Nursing Education

Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute’s Institute of Nursing Education is recognised by the Maharashtra Nursing Council, the Indian Nursing Council and Maharashtra State Board of Nursing & Paramedical Education (MSBNPE). The Institute’s vision is to provide quality nurses with spiritual vision to the society. Every year the faculty and staff members look out for newer ideas to improve the quality of nursing education. Students are empowered with values and modern healthcare nursing practices in order to serve and discharge their duties with care, compassion, commitment and competence. To meet the ever increasing demand for well-qualified trained nurses in India and abroad, the Institute runs General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma Course (G.N.M.) since the year 2005 and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Course (P.B.B.Sc.) since the year 2009 till 2017.


In June 2014 the Institute was awarded the ‘Excellence in Nursing Education’ award for providing quality nursing education on par with international standards, and focused on varied nursing situations and practical training. The award was given by Indus Foundation, USA in association with Indian Medical Association (IMA), Government of Telangana and A.P. Federation of Commerce & Industries at Hyderabad.


 


G.N.M. COURSE DETAILS




























General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma Course (G.N.M.)


 Recognised by


  • Indian Nursing Council

  • Maharashtra Nursing Council

  • Maharashtra State Board of Nursing & Paramedical Education (MSBNPE)
Duration 3 Years
Annual Intake 20 Admissions
Eligibility Criteria http://www.indiannursingcouncil.org/nursing-programs.asp?show=elig-crit
Curriculum http://www.indiannursingcouncil.org/pdf/guidelines-for-GNM.pdf


A special subject ‘Spiritual Care Nursing’ is taught along with the nursing curriculum to refine students’ soft skills like sympathy, compassionate patient care, communication, etc.


 


FACULTY


The Institute has a committed faculty team comprising of well-qualified, experienced full-time and external lecturers catering to the learning and developmental needs of the nursing students.


 


TEACHING METHODOLOGY




  • Techniques like Role Play, Street Play, Power Point Presentation and Educational Visits to various institutions are used

  • Students are taught practical procedures in the spacious state-of-the-art nursing laboratory with mannequins, models and audio visual aids imported from German and USA Computer Lab

  • To gain expert competencies in clinical practice students are provided clinical experience through Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute and in collaboration with other hospitals

  • The digital hi-tech library housing more than 3000 medical and non-medical books along with National and International Journals aids in the learning process



 


WORKSHOPS


The Institute organised the following workshops in the Academic Year 2016 -17 to enhance learning:




  • Basic Research Methodology in collaboration with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (M.U.H.S.), Nashik

  • Promotion of Organ Donation and Prevention of Organ Failure by Nephrologist Dr. Jyotsna Zope

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

  • Basic Life Support

  • Disaster Management and Self Defense

  • Stress Management and De-Addiction

  • Empowering Midwifes



 


RESEARCH ACTIVITY


The Institute has sponsored research program activity to its credit. The current ongoing research project is ‘Effect of Pressure Bed on Prevention of Bedsore’. All research studies carried out by the Institute are approved and validated by the Research & Ethics Committee of Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute.


 


WELFARE ACTIVITY


For educational activities such as workshops and training, the Institute regularly makes efforts to get grants from various authorities. The Institute has been successful in receiving a grant for the Book Bank Scheme for poor and needy students and fund for organising workshops from the Maharashtra University of Health Science (M.U.H.S.), Nashik. Further even eligible students receive scholarships under minority, reserved caste or EBC scholarship schemes. 


As part of Corporate Social Responsibility, the Institute has initiated ‘Swach Bharat Abhiyan’ in its vicinity. In addition to this students and staff conduct various Health Check-Up Camps in the rural and tribal areas.


 


ACHIEVEMENTS


The Institute has the following achievements to its credit :



















Academic Result


  • 1st  year, 2nd year, 3rd year G.N.M. - 100% result in the academic year 2017-18

  • 3rd year G.N.M. - 100% result in the academic year 2018-19

  • Ms. Reena Cherian - Gold Medalist, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (M.U.H.S.) Examination 2014-15

  • Ms. Sonam Patel - Merit Rank Holder, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (M.U.H.S.) Examination 2014-15

Paper Presentation


 Ms. Shrutika Patil presented on the topic ‘India – Diabetic Capital of the World' at the Rashtriya Shikshan Mandal National Level Inter Medical Colleges Competition 2015-16

Extra-Curricular Activities


  • ‘Best SNA Diary of the Year - 2nd Prize’ at the Student Nurses Association (SNA) State Conference 2018-19

  • Urban Community File: Received 1st  prize to Miss Tanushree Menon at the Maharashtra TNA Competition January 2018.

  • Every year students secure various prizes at Regional/State/International level in Sports and other competitions

  • Every year the Institute’s SNA unit organises Sports, Nectar Competitions (Poster, Slogan, Card Making, Best out of Waste, Rangoli, Mehendi, Hair Style) and Funfair to ensure all-round development of its students, and also fund activities like Diya Painting, Food Mela & SNA Stationary


 


CAREERS & PLACEMENTS


The Institute has produced 240 R.G.N.M. & G.N.M. and 213 P.B.B.Sc. students. They are well placed in government and private hospitals in India, USA, UK, Australia and UAE. The Institute offers 100% job guarantee in Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute or any of its affiliated Satellite Centres to all the successful candidates. Students interested in further education pursue short term or fellowship program in an area of nursing specialty to enhance their knowledge and skills for providing expert, quality care to the patients.


 


CONTACT US


Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute’s Rosalind S. Teton School of Nursing


Sheth P. V. Doshi Hospital, Poonam Nagar,


Shanti Park, Opp. Sector 6/7,


Mira Road (E), Thane - 401107.


Tel. No. : 022 6503 1555 / 6900 1826 / 6900 1825


E-mail   : bhaktinursingschool@yahoo.co.in