... Nursing Care: School


Location:

Ground & First floor of New RMO Quarters


Rules for admission to General Nursing Midwife 3 years diploma in nursing:

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    		•  Eligibility: Passed 12th Standard or HSC (Science).
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    		•  Minimum 50% marks in 12th Std. or HSC exam.
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    		•  Selection of student nurses is done by selection committee, which is done by rotation by three major institutions.
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    		•  Forms for admission will be issued in month of May/June 2001.
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    		•  GNM course begin from August 1999.


    Academics:

    Student nurses returning after a night shift as a morning breaks over TNMC
    Student nurses
    returning after
    a night shift as
    morning breaks
    over TNMC    		 Nursing education is one of the important functions of the nursing department. The school of Nursing has 1 principal & 16 Sister-Tutors and 180 students in three different academic years. The yearly intake for the three-year course of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery varies between 60 to 70 students. The academic year begins in the month of August.
    Throughout this period, they are exposed to a planned theoretical and clinical preparatory material. The first year builds them in Anatomy and Physiology, the Allied Sciences, Nursing Fundamentals and Community Health Nursing. Through the Second year, the students are taught Medical and Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Paediatric Nursing and Advanced Practical Nursing. Midwifery, Professional Trends and Community Health Nursing are their main subjects in the final year.

    The school is well equipped with teaching aids and a library, which facilitates learning. All through the three years, the students are posted in different fields for an extensive practical experience, including urban and rural community areas. Nair hospital with all its specialty and superspeciality wards offers rich clinical experience. Senior Student Nurses have been known to manage wards single handedly, especially in times of emergency.

    At the close of each year, the students have to qualify through a Maharashtra Nursing Council examination. On completion of her course, the fully trained professional completes her recognition on acquiring Maharashtra Nursing Council Registration. Our results are outstanding. Some of our students are the topper in the "Maharashtra Nursing Council" showing excellent performance. Deserving students are given awards for their scholastic performance and other talents.



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