Anyebe, E.E.Olubiyi, S.K.Igbinlade, A.S.Olufemi, S.K.Lawal, H.Umar, N.J.2024-05-032024-05-032021Anyebe, E.E., Olubiyi, S.K., Igbinlade, A.S., Olufemi, S.K., Lawal, H. and Umar, N.J. (2021): Level of Preparedness of Nurses about Disaster Management in a Tertiary Health Institution in North West Nigeria; Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts & Social Sciences Education; 3(1): 282-289; published by Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357033438_LEVEL_OF_PREPAREDNESS_OF_NURSES_ABOUT_DISASTER_MANAGEMENT_IN_A_TERTIARY_HEALTH_INSTITUTION_IN_NORTH_WEST_NIGERIA and https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng/ajasse/index.php/ajasse/issue/view/26https://www.alhikmah.edu.ng/ajasse/index.php/ajasse/issue/view/26https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357033438https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13338This study was carried out to assess nurses' level of preparedness in case of disasters. The study suggests prompt and appropriate continuing training programmes for time-based decision-making and actions.Disasters are unpredictable events killing and affecting people destroy properties and disrupt environment. In such situations, nurses vital role in treatment and rehabilitation is crucial. Hence, disaster preparation by nurses becomes eminent. This study aims at assessing the knowledge, attitude and level of preparedness of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Nurses in events of disaster. A descriptive cross sectional survey with 338 respondents selected by convenience and stratified sampling. Data collected using a self-constructed open and close ended questionnaire. Data was analysed using simple descriptive tables and charts. Findings showed that nurses’ knowledge on disaster and its management is poor. However, a positive attitude was observed and the level of disaster preparedness was low but high desire for disaster training and skills was found. Following this, it was recommended that nurses need training on disaster management and preparedness to promote knowledge and enable them actively and effectively participate in disaster management.enKnowledgeAttitudeDisaster PreparednessDisaster ManagementZariaArticle