College of Nursing is an integral part of Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, was established in the year 1991, and running successively, progressively day by day. Presently it is offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master Of Science In Nursing with different specialties, and also a programme study centre for IGNOU, Post Basic B.Sc (N). 

M.Sc (N) is a two year course with the intake of twenty one (21) per annum into three specialties viz Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health Nursing and Community Health Nursing. B.Sc (N) is a four year degree course with hundred (100) intake per annum, only for female. For both the programmes following Indian Nursing Council (INC) prescribed Syllabus. IGNOU is offering 3 years post basic B.Sc (N) through our college with intake of 30(thirty) per annum. G.N.M Course is at verge of closing.

TOTAL STUDENTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012 

S.NO

PROGRAMMES

I YEAR NO.OF STUDENTS

II YEAR NO.OF STUDENTS

III YEAR NO.OF STUDENTS

IV YEAR NO.OF STUDENTS

TOTAL  NO.OF STUDENTS

1

M.Sc(N)

21

3

24

2

B.Sc(N)

90

52

36

54

232

3

G.N.M

19

19

4

P.B.BSc(N)

24

30

25

79

GRAND TOTAL

354

TEACHING PROGRAMME

         Principal, three faculty members and clinical instructors involved in teaching program. Teaching activities goes on with lectures, demonstrations, return demonstrations and clinical teaching. 

         Principal and faculty are involved in research activities in guiding the M.Sc (N) II year research projects as part of their academic programme. These projects have NIMS Institutional Review Board approval. 

CLINICAL PROGRAMME

         Students are provided clinical experience as per Indian Nursing Council (INC) guidelines. Students will be posted in NIMS for Clinical experience and also posted in Govt. Maternity Hospital, Niloufer Children’s Hospital, Govt.General and Chest hospital, Institute of Tropical and Communicable Disease, Osmania General Hospital, Govt.ENT Hospital, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital to get clinical experience in other unit which are not present in NIMS.  

WORKSHOPS ORGANISED

         Mrs.Sailaja. S and Mrs. B.Padmavathy lecturers organized Paediatric Neurosurgery nurses programme as part of Neuro Pedicon 2010 on 17/11/2010. Mrs.Sailaja.S Lecturer, Mrs.N.K.Latha, and Mrs. Y.Venkatalaxmamma clinical instructors, Ms.Prathyusha, B.Sc(N), Mrs. IndiraM.Sc(N), Ms.Geetha M.Sc(N) students  presented papers on different topics. Principal, faculty and all the students took part in it.

         Organized one day CNE programme on International Nurses Day May 12^th 2011. Principal unfolded the theme “Closing the gap – increase access and equity”.Mrs. Sailaja.S Lecturer & Mrs.Vinoda Lakshmi Head Nurse, M.Sc(N) II Year students organized panel discussion. Mrs.N.K.Latha clinical instructor organized quiz programme for nurses. Mrs. Elizabeth staff nurse, Mrs.Nageswaramma Staff Nurse etc.. presented on different topics.

         Organised one day educated programme on international Nurses Day on May 12^th2012. M.Sc(N) I Year students organised panel discussion on “Closing the gap – from evidence to action. 

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

         Mrs.  Marina Richards, Mrs. G. Hepsibah and Mrs. B. Rukmini Nursing Tutors of College of Nursing delivered guest lectures on first aid and bandaging, administration of oral medication and cold and hot applications and care of wounds at one month certificate course in Basic Issues in Geriatric Care organized by Alzheimer’s  and related society of India (ARDST)  at Asha Hospital, Jublee Hills on 4^th February 2010

         Mrs. G. Saraswathamma C/I and Mrs. T.V.S. Devi C/I attended  workshop on Nursing Practice organized by Aghakhan Foundation at Osmania College of Nursing from 05/01/2011 to 12/01/2011.

         Mrs. Devi Satyanarayanamma attended one day sensitization  programme for family care givers of dementiated elderly at NIMS on 26/02/2011.

         IV year B.Sc (N) students and teachers participated in work shop on “ Healing with Human Touch” organized  by  Sri Satya Sai trust  at IICT, Tarnaka.

         Faculty & Students took part in world Hepatitis Day Celebrations at NIMS Learning Centre on 28^th July 2011 and 3^rd year B.Sc(N) students participated in world diabetes day programme on  13^th November 2011.

         4^th year B.Sc(N) students participated in National Conference at University of Hyderabad Gachibowli on theme “Simulation on Nursing Education” on 17^th & 18^th September 2011 .Our students participated in quiz programme and won first prize

         B.Sc(N) students attended cardiology CME on cardiac diseases in women and present trends. Witnessed CPR demonstration and Students participated in quiz competition and won the prizes.

         4^th year B.Sc(N) students participated in National Conference at University of Hyderabad Gachibowli on theme “Simulation on Nursing Education” on 17^th & 18^th September 2011 .Our students participated in quize programme and won first prize

         Faculty & Students took part in world Hepatitis Day Celebrations at NIMS Learning Centre on 28^th July 2011 and 3^rd year B.Sc(N) students participated in world diabetes day programme on  13^th November 2011. 

PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH PROGRAMMES

         Principal attended as Guest of Honour for Lamp lighting and Graduations ceremony of  Care School of Nursing,  Organized at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan, Secunderabad on 16^th March 2011.

          On the occasion of International Nurses Day, Osmania Medical College organized a poster presentation.  IV year B.Sc(N) students took part in it and won first prize.

         4^th year B.Sc(N) students attended eye donation camp at peoples plaza on 7^th September 2011

         B.Sc(N) III year students participated in world population day celebrations at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan on 11^th July 2011 organized by DMHO of Hyderabad. participated in eye donation camp at SD Hospital on 6^th September 2011.

B.Sc(N) Students attended brain tumor awareness walk conducted at necklace road, which is organized by The Department of Neurosurgery, NIMS.

         School health camp conducted by 4^th year B.Sc(N) Students as part of their academic programme AT St. Issac Adventist School, Borabanda, Hyderabad.

PUBLICATIONS

         Mrs.S.Sailaja lecturer, published thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on” A Study to assess effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding obesity among female employees in selected Govt. offices”.

         Mrs.B.Padmavathi lecturer, published Thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on “ A Study to assess the nutritional status among preschool children “.

         Mrs.T.Sudha lecturer, published Thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on “ A Study to assess the knowledge and prevalence of premenstrual syndrome among women in reproductive age ”.

         Mrs.D.Vijaya Lakshmi C/I, published Thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on “ A Study to assess the knowledge of selected group of women with regard to hysterectomy”.

         Mrs.Marina Richard C/I, published thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on” Identify learning needs and self care practices of primi para mothers during 1^st 5days of emergency ceasarian section”.

         Mrs.M.V.V.Padmavathi C/I, published thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on” A Study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on prevention & control of diarrhoea among mothers having under five children at Niloufer hospital, Hyderabad”.

         Mrs.B.Vara Lakshmi C/I, published Thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on “ A Study to assess the mothers  knowledge regarding intestinal worm infestations”.

         Mrs.A.Bhargavi C/I, published Thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on “ A Study to assess the physical and psychological problems in inmates of old age home at Musheerabad, Hyderabad”.

         Mrs. G.Saraswathamma C/I,published Thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on “A Study to assess the knowledge on home care management of continious ambulatory peritoneal dialysis among CAPD clients attending CAPD center at NIMS, Hyderabad”.

         Mrs.T.V.Sathyanarayanamma C/I, published thesis in Nightingale Nursing Times on” A Study to assess effectiveness of planned teaching programme on management of Diabetes Mellitus among diabetic clients at OPD,NIMS, Hyderabad”. 

AWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS                     

         4^th year B.Sc(N) students participated in National Conference at University of Hyderabad Gachibowli on theme “Simulation on Nursing Education” on 17^th & 18^th September 2011 .Our students participated in quiz programme and won first prize .

         On the occasion of International Nurses Day, Osmania Medical College organized a poster presentation.  IV year B.Sc(N) students took part in it and won first prize.

         4^TH Year students Ms. Reddy Rani & Mr. Srinath Reddy won cash awards in nursing services and management .

      OTHERS

Mrs. K, Drakashayani Devi, Principal

         Attended meeting at Aghahan Foundation to tae part in planning the second series of workshops for the improvement of nursing education at A.P. State on 24^th June 2011

         Attended for Radio Recording on “Nursing and Paramedical Courses at NIMS” on 24^th October, 2011