St. Philomina school of Nursing(GNM)

Message from the Principal’s Desk

To quote the famous words of William Osler, “The trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest.” Nursing has remained as one of the most honourable and sought after professions since time immemorial.

Modern nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals across ages and societies. Nursing includes promotion of health, timely intervention and prevention of illness, care of the ill, disabled and indeed, those who are beyond healthcare and are at the threshold between life and death. The key roles of nursing as per the Royal college of nursing, UK, includes establishing of a safe environment, participation in formulating health policy, patient and health system management and education and research. In order to prepare our young aspirants to meet the global standards of nursing care, we have to identify the factors that are contributing to efficiency and excellence. We aim at attaining and sustaining high standards of nursing care at all levels and social settings.

Overcoming negligence is the key to success in nursing profession. I wish to cite a few common errors of negligence such as medication errors, injuries due to falls, bed sores, infections, malnutrition, dehydration or over hydration. These glitches can be overcome by imbibing the qualities of dedication, compassion, loyalty to patients and the work place, professional integrity and moral values in day-to-day practice.

I would like to make a special mention of our efforts over the years, at encouraging our students to converse increasingly in English. As we are aware, English is the international medium of communication. As such, it is vital that our students have a working knowledge of English in order to move on and outside of their immediate environment and communicate with utmost confidence.

SLES College of nursing has made dedicated and conscious efforts to incorporate these aspects into our framework of professional nursing education and training at all levels. In addition, we strive constantly towards further improving the curriculum through regular appraisals based on current trends and requirements.

Prof. Leo Edison D, M.Sc., (N)

ST. PHILOMINA SCHOOL OF NURSING

St. Philomina School of Nursing was established in the year 2004-05 and serves a vital role in the development and training of caring and competent nurses. It is committed to the preparation of a well-qualified and dedicated fraternity of nurses who can lead the way into the future of nursing.

COURSE CURRICULUM

The purpose of GNM course is to prepare a qualified general nurse who will function as a member of a Health team, beginning with consultancy for the first level position in both hospital and community health services especially in rural areas.

The school has designed a specific curriculum that prepares the student to develop an aptitude for nursing and to provide the required knowledge and skills to deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients across all illnesses.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

GNM nursing -Minimum age- 17 years Maximum age-35 years

ANM/LHV- no bar on age

Minimum Qualification – 10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% at the qualifying examination and English individually from any recognized board. Candidates are also eligible from state open school recognized by state government and national institute of open school (NIOS) recognized by central Government however Science is preferable.
10+2 with English having 40% of marks in vocational ANM course from the school recognized by Indian nursing council.
10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational stream- Health care Sciences from a recognized CBSE board/State/Centre.
Recognized ANM with pass mark.
For foreign national
The entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard will be obtained by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Institution, state Nursing Council will be responsible to ensure that the qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to what has been prescribed as above.
5% of total marks in relaxed for SC/ST candidates.
Any other reservation as per the state govt.
Students will be eligible for admission once in an academic year.
Students are expected to be medically fit.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION

Students should have 80% attendance each in theory and practical.

Student should complete 11 months duration of that particular academic year before appearing for the examination.

Principal should certify that the candidate’s performance and conduct is satisfactory.

If a student fails in one theory paper or practical, she/he will be allowed to proceed to the next year of study. She/he may sit for a supplementary examination in the failed subjects or practical held subsequently. If she/he fails to clear the supplementary examination, she/he may be allowed to sit again along with their previous year’s subjects.

RESULTS

St. Philomina School of Nursing is privileged to express a 100% result since its inception. It is committed to maintaining the same track record in the future.

Laboratories

All labs are equipped with related articles, models, dummies and instruments for simulative practices. All students are advised to compulsorily attend practical classes regularly. The college has all requisite laboratories: Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Medical and Surgical Nursing, Maternal and child health, Nutrition, Anatomy- Physiology, Micro-Biology, Bio- Chemistry & Computer labs.

Clinical Facilities

St. Philomina School of Nursing provides its students an effective clinical experience in all specialties through the SNR District Hospital, Kolar, with its large capacity of 500 beds.
In addition, the students are provided opportunities for clinical experience and learning though associations with the following hospitals- the R.L. Jalappa Hospital and Research center, Kolar, (1500 beds capacity), Chintamani Govt. Hospital, Srinivaspur Govt. Hospital and Sidlaghatta Govt. Hospital with their capacity of 100 beds each. The institution has, with the government’s permission, affiliated with 4 villages and 2 urban set ups for community based training thereby providing the students the much needed opportunity to be gain insight into a variety of diseases and conditions and to execute the necessary medical and nursing care.

Govt. Hospital

Govt. Hospital, Chintamani is a 100 bedded multi specialty hospital where our students can get good exposure in various departments like OT, ICU, CCU, emergency care, OBG, pediatric, NICU PICU, orthopedic etc. This broad-spectrum field experience equips the students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in any part of the world.

R.K. Nursing Home

R.K. Nursing Home, Chintamani is a 75 bed, newly established affiliated hospital equipped with all sophisticated facilities required to help the students practice in a technologically advanced environment. This provides the perfect platform for intensive training of the nurses enabling them to work in various emergency care units.

R.L. Jalappa Hospital & Research Centre

R.L. Jalappa Hospital & Research Centre, Kolar is a 1500 bedded hospital. It is affiliated to Sri Devraj Urs Medical College & Research Centre University. It has well equipped & sophisticated facilities to offer adequate training and knowledge to the students in an advanced environment enabling them to work in various emergency care units.
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How to APPLY?

Conditions: Those seeking admission will need to submit application form with prescribed fees along with supporting documents. The admission will be on a first come first serve basis, subject to the availability of seats.

The Application form and Prospectus may be obtained by sending a Demand Draft drawn in favor of “St. Philomina School of Nursing” for Rs. 500/- payable at Chintamani. Rs. 50/- may be added for postal delivery of the same.

The last date for submission of completed application forms is subject to the University/Board notifications regarding admissions.

Essential Supporting documents.

SSLC/10th or equivalent
PUC/+2 or equivalent
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate
Caste/OBC Certificate (for SC/ST only)

All the above documents should be submitted in original with seven sets of photocopy, seven passport size latest photographs and 3 stamp size photographs.

Admission Procedure

The Institute will give you a Provisional Admission Letter on receiving the filled up application forms along with the fee. Your admission will remain provisional until the University/Board confirms it.

All admissions are subject to the rules and regulations of the University/Board and the final admission will be approved based on the eligibility criteria and submission of supporting documents in original as stipulated by the University/Board.

Access to the Institute-

The Institute is located at Chintamani, Chelur Road, near the Railway Gate, which is only 73 Kms from the heart of Bangalore City. We have invested generously in the planning & building of our campus – which is designed to bridge the journey from being a student to a professional.

The infrastructure includes spacious classrooms and laboratories with latest equipment and apparatus, designed to offer the ideal learning environment to students in every aspect including modern and comfortable settings.

With over 150 Bedded Hospital facilities with medicine, surgery, OBG, Orthopedic, ENT, Ophthalmology, ICU, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry & other departments apart from educational institutes, St. Philomina School of Nursing is a prominent name in the health care sector. The very best infrastructure and equipments have been put together at St. Philomina School of Nursing to ensure that the highest standards are maintained in training. Due to an increase in health concerns that are the unfortunate by-products of the increased pollution and stress that exists in todays challenging world. St. Philomina School of Nursing aims at increasing the hospital and educational institute’s capacity by 10% every year.

The “Nightingale Pledge”

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician, in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.