A nursing school is an educational institution for training and educating to prepare a fully qualified nurse to work in hospitals and related medical facilities.
Nursing has been an ancient practice. Some of those practices followed during ancient times are still a part of modern syllabus in Nursing Schools in India.
Though, a huge paradigm shift is changing role of women in Nursing. In ancient times, it was a male dominated profession as was the society and it was just an occasional role of a midwife that women used to share. It was a reflection of the caste system and low status of women in society. But, today there is a complete reversal. Women today are not only participating but are excelling in today’s Nursing Industry.
Nursing: A brief History
Military nursing
This started with commissioning of a hospital for soldiers by the East India Company in 1664. The sisters were sent from St Thomas' Hospital, London to this Fort St. George Hospital in Madras. This was the start of Military Nursing in India.
Maternity
First Maternity Hospital was built by Dr. John Underwood in Madras in 1797. Later in 1854 training school for midwives was established by the British Govt.
Training schools
First school of nursing was started with a 6 month Diploma Midwives Program in 1871. The pilot batch was of four students.
National Nursing Associations came into being in early 20th Century. Dr. BC Roy was a great exponent in improving standards of nurse training.
Important Events
Event Year
Nurse Association of India formed 1908
Training Schools for Health Visitors in Karachi 1918
Registration Council to establish standards formed in Madras. 1926
Health Centers formed with aid of Rockefeller Foundation 1931-39
First 4 year Bachelor program started. 1946
INC formed 1949
First 2 year PG program started 1960
years post certificate Bachelor Degree program 1963
Nursing Today
In a little over 100 years, Nursing has come a long way. Starting with 4 qualified Nurses in 1871, nursing schools in India impart education and training to thousands of Nurses each year. The count for nursing schools in India itself has crossed over hundreds. A professional ANM or GNM has become a pre requisite to get an entry into the job market. Out of a crowd of so many nursing schools in India few have stood out.
Bhanbhori College of Nursing, Hissar
CMC Vellore: College of Nursing
All India Institute of Medical Sciences: Department of Nursing
Manipal University: Manipal College of Nursing
B.M. Birla College of Nursing, Kolkata
Government College of Nursing, Kozhikode
Father Muller College of Nursing, Manglore
Sree Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai: College of Nursing
SNDT Faculty of Nursing, Mumbai
Govt. college of Nursing, Thrissur
There are many more also.
An important point to note is the INC and respective State Council approvals. After that, Infrastructure and practical training along with theory hold an equal importance. So, if one is looking for a good Nursing College in North India, Bhanbhori College of Nursing ticks all the boxes for a good college. It is located in the Medical City Hisar, with its own Hospital, Blood bank and laboratory. It is approved by INC and Haryana Medical Council. There are other colleges also, one should compare them to these standards before taking a decision.
We provide scholarships and concessions on fee structures.
For any query related to admissions Contact us:- 8470822230,8470822238
Nursing has been an ancient practice. Some of those practices followed during ancient times are still a part of modern syllabus in Nursing Schools in India.
Though, a huge paradigm shift is changing role of women in Nursing. In ancient times, it was a male dominated profession as was the society and it was just an occasional role of a midwife that women used to share. It was a reflection of the caste system and low status of women in society. But, today there is a complete reversal. Women today are not only participating but are excelling in today’s Nursing Industry.
Nursing: A brief History
Military nursing
This started with commissioning of a hospital for soldiers by the East India Company in 1664. The sisters were sent from St Thomas' Hospital, London to this Fort St. George Hospital in Madras. This was the start of Military Nursing in India.
Maternity
First Maternity Hospital was built by Dr. John Underwood in Madras in 1797. Later in 1854 training school for midwives was established by the British Govt.
Training schools
First school of nursing was started with a 6 month Diploma Midwives Program in 1871. The pilot batch was of four students.
National Nursing Associations came into being in early 20th Century. Dr. BC Roy was a great exponent in improving standards of nurse training.
Important Events
Event Year
Nurse Association of India formed 1908
Training Schools for Health Visitors in Karachi 1918
Registration Council to establish standards formed in Madras. 1926
Health Centers formed with aid of Rockefeller Foundation 1931-39
First 4 year Bachelor program started. 1946
INC formed 1949
First 2 year PG program started 1960
years post certificate Bachelor Degree program 1963
Nursing Today
In a little over 100 years, Nursing has come a long way. Starting with 4 qualified Nurses in 1871, nursing schools in India impart education and training to thousands of Nurses each year. The count for nursing schools in India itself has crossed over hundreds. A professional ANM or GNM has become a pre requisite to get an entry into the job market. Out of a crowd of so many nursing schools in India few have stood out.
Bhanbhori College of Nursing, Hissar
CMC Vellore: College of Nursing
All India Institute of Medical Sciences: Department of Nursing
Manipal University: Manipal College of Nursing
B.M. Birla College of Nursing, Kolkata
Government College of Nursing, Kozhikode
Father Muller College of Nursing, Manglore
Sree Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai: College of Nursing
SNDT Faculty of Nursing, Mumbai
Govt. college of Nursing, Thrissur
There are many more also.
An important point to note is the INC and respective State Council approvals. After that, Infrastructure and practical training along with theory hold an equal importance. So, if one is looking for a good Nursing College in North India, Bhanbhori College of Nursing ticks all the boxes for a good college. It is located in the Medical City Hisar, with its own Hospital, Blood bank and laboratory. It is approved by INC and Haryana Medical Council. There are other colleges also, one should compare them to these standards before taking a decision.
We provide scholarships and concessions on fee structures.
For any query related to admissions Contact us:- 8470822230,8470822238
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