1.ADMISSION  PROCEDURE:

As per the guidelines of the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai, the Govt
quota seats(65% of Total seats) will be filled by the Govt based on the merit and Govt norms. Management quota(35%) seats will be filled after ranking the eligible candidates according to their merits  by the Tamilnadu Private Professional Colleges association

i) Eligibility Criteria for admission to Diploma in Nursing
1)Minimum and Maximum age for admission will be 17 and 25 years respectively.
2)Minimum educational qualification
a) 10 +2 class passed or its equivalent preferably with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) subjects with aggregate of 45% marks.
b) Those who have cleared 10+2 vocational ANM course (revised after 2001) from the School recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
c) ANM training i.e.10+1 ½ years training should also have passed + 2 or its equivalent examination.

3)Students shall be medically fit.
4)Candidates from other states other than Tamil nadu must procure migration certificate from previous University/ Board and Eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Course Name and Details

No of Government Seats :   25
No of Management Seats :   0

Objectives :   
The Nurse on completion of this course will be able to:
1.Demonstrate competency in providing health care to individual , sick or well , using nursing process.
* Asses the nursing need of clients from birth to death.
*Plan and carry out appropriate action to meet nursing needs.
*Provide effective nursing care for maintaining best possible level of health in all aspects.
*Apply problem solving techniques in nursing practice.
*Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care.
*Apply problem solving techniques in nursing practice.
*Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care.
2.Apply knowledge from the humanities , biological and behavioural sciences in functioning as a nurse.
3.Function effectively with members of the health team and community applying the knowledge of human relations and communication skills in her work.
4.Participate as member of the health team in delivery of curative preventive , promotive and rehabilitative health care services.
5.Mobilise community resources and their involvement in working with the communities.
6.Demonstrate use of ethical values in their personal and professional life.
7.Demonstrate interest in activities of professional organizations.
8.Recognise the need for continuing education for professional development.
9.Demonstrate basic skills in teaching patients and giving nursing care to them.
10.Demonstrate basic skills in administration and leadership while working with other members of health team and community.
11.Assist in research activities.

Course Of Instruction :   
FIRST YEAR:

                                                                Total hours=575

SECOND YEAR:

ii) Eligibility for Admission to B.Sc.(N) degree course:
1)Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the B.Sc. degree course in Nursing (Basic) should have passed at the qualifying examinations (academic stream) after a period of 12 years of study  with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Botany & Zoology.
2)Individual pass in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany & Zoology (both Theory & Practical) and English with a minimum of  35%   marks in each of the above subject and with a minimum of 50%  aggregate marks in Physics Chemistry, Biology & English is     mandatory.
3..Candidates from other states other than Tamil nadu must procure migration certificate   from previous University/ Board and Eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
4. Eligibility certificate must be obtained before 31st of August from Tamil Nadu  Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Course Name and Details
No of Government Seats :   33
No of Management Seats :   17

Objectives :   
On completion of the four year B.Sc nursing programme the graduate will be able to:
1.Apply knowledge from physical,biological and behavioural sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
2.Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors,which affect health of individuals and groups.
3.Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups.
4.Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
5.Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
6.Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programmes.
7.Practice with the frame work of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
8.Communicate effectively with individuals and groups , and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and team work.
9.Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical or community health settings.
10.Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
11.Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/ community health settings.
12.Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.
13.Demonstrate awareness , interest, and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.
Course Of Instruction :   
FIRST YEAR:

                                                                                                  TOTAL HOURS=1480 hrs.
                                                                                                  SECOND YEAR

iii) M.Sc.(Nursing) -Eligibility Criteria/Admission Requirements: 
1)The Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife from Tamil Nadu Nurses and midwifes council. This is mandatory for recognition of course completion.
2)The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of       B.Sc.(.(N)/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic Nursing with minimum of  55% aggregate mark. [original marks statement of all years/semesters should be produced.]
3)The candidate should have undergone the full time (regular stream not distance mode) Course in B.Sc. (N)/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc.(N) in an Institution which is recognized by Indian  Nursing Council
4)Minimum one year of experience after Basic B.Sc. (N)
5)Minimum one year experience proof or after Post Basic B.Sc.(N) (regular stream)
6..Candidates from other states other than Tamil Nadu must procure migration certificate   from previous University and Eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
7. Eligibility certificate must be obtained before 31st May from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

 Course Name and Details

No of Government Seats :   8
No of Management Seats :   8
Objectives :   
On completion of the program, the Graduate is able to:

1.Give comprehensive care , promote , maintain and restore optimum health and wellness in individuals , family and community.
2.Function effectively as a teacher assume various roles and leadership in all educational areas.
3.Function as an effective manager in various settings and provide leadership to bring about changes and maintain quality of education and service.
4.Conduct research , participate and contribute towards research activities and evidence based nursing practice.
5.Demonstrate self confidence in the advanced nursing roles and contribute towards professional advancement.

Course Of Instruction:                         Course Duration: 2 years
FIRST YEAR:

Statistics

List of student year wise from the inception till date (course wise):B.Sc Nursing

ACHIEVEMENTS:
                      * RVS College of Nursing has been selected as the only Nursing College in the Coimbatore region to be a member of “ Public Health Education and Research Consortium” by the National Institute of Family Welfare, New Delhi.

                           *ISO Certification :
The College was granted ISO 9001 : 2000 and the certificate was received in September 2006. It was re-inspected on 02-07-2007 and the result awaited.

Alumni association:

            We are proud to have achieved the much awaited milestone of the college i.e., the formation of an Alumni association named “KALPAVRIKSHA” .The Alumni Association was inaugurated by Prof.Mrs.Abanthi Gopan ,Nursing Director of Sahyadri College of Nursing ,Mangalore on 29-09-2007.Mr.Meenskshi Sundaram was elected as president (1st batch), Ms.Marial was selected as secretary and Mrs. Vijayalakshmi as Treasurer.
Our college was declared the best institution for the same for the breast feeding from other network of India , New Delhi for the 3rd consecutive year.
We are proud to inform that our college won 1st prize in “poster cum model” Exhibit Competition held on 21-12-07 at Masonic Children Hospital , Coimbatore  competing with 9 other colleges in Coimbatore.