Aims

The aim of the undergraduate nursing program is to:

• Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotion, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
• Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health function in the hospital community nursing services.
• Prepare them to conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice for betterment of prevailing health situation.
• They are also expected to assume the role of the teacher, supervision and manager in a clinical/public health setting.
• The institution also aims to become a centre of excellence in nursing study as well as service to the society.

Objectives

• Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
• Demonstrate understanding of lifestyle and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups
• Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with individuals and groups
• Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care
• Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care
• Provide primitive preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programmes.
• Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with the individuals and groups, and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationship and teamwork.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health settings.
• Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical community health settings.
• Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care
• Demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of profession.