Indian Nursing Council Project

INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL

The Indian Nursing Council is an Autonomous Body under the Government of India; Ministry of

Health & Family Welfare was constituted by the Central Government under section 3(1) of the

Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 of parliament in order to establish a uniform standard of

training for nurses, Midwives and health

FUNCTIONS OF INC

The basic Aims, Objectives and functions of Indian Nursing Council are as follows

To establish and monitor a uniform standard of nursing education for nurses midwife,

Auxiliary Nurse-Midwives and health visitors by doing inspection of the institution.

To recognize the qualifications under section 10(2)(4) of the Indian Nursing Council Act,

1947 for the purpose of registration and employment in India and abroad.

To give approval for registration of Indian and Foreign Nurses possessing foreign

qualification under section 11(2)(a) of the Indian Nursing Council Act 1947.

To prescribe the syllabus & regulations for Nursing programs.

Power to withdraw the recognition of qualification under section 14 of the Act in case the

institution fails to maintain its standards under Section 14 (1)(b) that an institution

recognized by a State Council for the training of nurses, midwives, auxiliary nurse

midwives or health visitors does not satisfy the requirements of the council.

To advise the State Nursing Councils, Examining Boards, State Governments and Central

Government in various important items regarding Nursing Education in the in the

country.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES OF INC

President

Vice President

Secretary

Joint Secretary

Deputy Secretary

Assistant Secretary

Office Staff

Existing members in INC

Organization structure

Vice president

Dr. Asha Sharma

Other supporting staff

Joint Secretary

Ms. K.S.Bharati

Secretary

Dr. Sandhya Gupta

COMMITTEES:

Executive Committee :

Executive committee of the Council to deliberate on the issues related to

maintenance of standards of nursing programs

The Nursing Education Committee:

The committee is constituted to deliberate on the issues concerned mainly with

nursing education and policy matters concerning the nursing education.

Equivalence Committee

To deliberate on the issues of recognition of foreign qualifications which is

essential for the purpose of registration under section 11(2)(a) or (b) of the Indian

Nursing Council Act, 1947, as amended

Examination boards/ bodies:1. Armed force medical science2. Mid India board3. South India board4. Karnataka state board 5. Tamil Nadu state board 6. Andhra education board

Number of admission capacity as on 31 st march 2011

slno course Total

1. ANM 26909

2. GNM 95441

3. B.Sc (N) 79633

4. P.B.B.Sc (N) 16228

5. M.Sc (N) 8273

6. Short term course 2473

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GUIDELINES TO START NURSING SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

GUIDELINES TO START A.N.M. COURSE

Any organization under the Central Government, State Government, Local body

or a Private or Public Trust, Mission, Voluntary registered under Society

Registration Act or a Company registered under company’s act wishes to

open and ANM Training School, should obtain the No

Objection/Essentiality certificate from the State Government.

If any Nursing Programme is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, then the

institution will be exempted from NOC/Essentiality certificate for A.N.M. from

the state Government. The Indian Nursing Council on receipt of the proposal from the Institution

to start ANM training program, will undertake the first inspection to assess

suitability with regard to physical infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching

faculty in order to give permission to start the programme.

After the receipt of the permission to start ANM training program from Indian

Nursing Council, the institution shall obtain the approval from the State Nursing

Council and Examination Board.

Institution will admit the students only after taking approval of State Nursing

Council and Examination Board.

The Indian Nursing Council will conduct inspection every year till the first batch

completes the programme. Permission will be given year by year till the first

batch completes.

COMPETENCIES:

On completion of the course, the ANM/FHW will be able to:

Appreciate the concept of holistic health and understand the influence of socio

economic and environmental factors on the health status of the community.

Identify health problems/needs and resources in the community and mobilize social

support for active participation of the community in health care activities.

Provide preventive, promotive, restorative and emergency health care to individuals

and community as required.

Provide treatment of minor ailments.

Provide skilled midwifery services to all mothers in the community and refer mothers

at risk to hospitals.

Provide skilled care to all neonates in community and refer neonates at risk to the

appropriate levels.

Render skilled child care services at home, clinic and school.

Guide/Train birth attendants, Anganwadi workers (AWW)s, other community health

activists and volunteers.

Provide need-based information and counseling related to health of individuals,

family and groups.

Participate in all the National health and Family welfare programmes at community

level.

Act as a team member in the health care delivery system.

Coordinate and collaborate with the other health team members and community

based organizations, non-govt. organizations (NGO) and village administration.

Manage the health centre including equipments and supplies, and maintain the

records in order to provide quality based people friendly services.

Updates knowledge and skills for professional and personal growth.

G N M

Any organization under the Central Government, State Government, Local body or a

Private or Public Trust, Mission, Voluntary registered under Society Registration Act

or a Company registered under company’s act wishes to open a School of Nursing

should obtain the No Objection/Essentiality certificate from the State Government.

If any Nursing Programme is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, then the institution

will be exempted from NOC/Essentiality certificate for G.N.M. from the state

Government.

The Indian Nursing Council on receipt of the proposal from the Institution to start

nursing programme, will undertake the first inspection to assess suitability with

regard to physical infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty in order to give

permission to start the programme.

After the receipt of the permision to start the nursing programme from Indian Nurisng

Council, the institution shall obtain the approval from the State Nursing Council and

Examination Board.

Institution will admit the students only after taking approval of State Nursing Council

and Examination Board.


completes the programme. Permission will be given year by year till the first batch

completes.

COMPETENCIES

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.

- Assess 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.

- Promote self care in people under their care.

- Apply problem solving techniques in nursing practice.

- Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care

2. Apply knowledge from the humanities, biological and behavioral 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 service.

5. Mobilize 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 organization.

8. Recognize 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

B.Sc

Guideline to start B.Sc course




open a School/College of Nursing, should obtain the No

Objection/Essentiality certificate from the state government

If any Nursing Programme is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, then the

institution will be exempted from NOC/Essentiality certificate for B.Sc. (N) from

the state Government.

The Indian Nursing council on receipt of the proposal from the Institution

to start nursing College, will undertake the first inspection to assess suitability

with regard to physical infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty in

order to give permission to start the programme. After the receipt of the permission to start the nursing programme from Indian


Council and University.




completes the programme. Permission will be given year by year till the first

batch completes.

COMPETENCIES:

On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduate will be able to:

Apply knowledge from physical, biological, and behavioral sciences, medicine

including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals,

families and communities.







Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the

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 promotive, 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 individuals and groups, and members of the

health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships 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

the profession.

POST BASIC B.SC

Guidelines to start P.B.B.Sc course:

Any organization under the Central Government, State Government, Local body or a

Private or Public Trust, Mission, Voluntary registered under Society Registration Act

or a Company registered under company’s act wishes to open a M.Sc. Nursing

programme, should obtain the No Objection/Essentiality certificate from the State

Government.

If any Nursing Programme is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, then the institution

will be exempted from NOC/Essentiality certificate for P.B.B.Sc. (N) from the state

Government

The Indian Nursing council on receipt of the proposal from the Institution to start

nursing program, will undertake the first inspection to assess suitability with regard to

physical infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty in order to give permission

to start the programme.

After the receipt of the permission to start the nursing programme from Indian Nursing

Council, the institution shall obtain the approval from the State Nursing Council and

University.

Institution will admit the students only after taking approval of State Nursing Council and

University.



completes.

Super Speciality Hospital can start M.Sc. (N) programme, however they have to get

NOC/Essentiality certificate from respective State Government to start the M.Sc. (N)

programme.

COMPETENCIES:

On completion of B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) degree programme the graduates will be

able to:

Assess health status, identify nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care

for patients/clients that contribute to health of individuals, families and communities.

Demonstrate competency in techniques of nursing based on concepts and principles

from selected areas of nursing, physical, biological and behavioral sciences.

Participate as members of health team in the promotive, preventive, curative and

restorative health care delivery system of the country.

Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relationship.

Demonstrate leadership qualities and decision-making abilities in various

situations

Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in community health

settings.

Demonstrate managerial skills in community health settings.

Practice ethical values in their personal and professional life.

Participate in research activities and utilize research findings in improving nursing

practice.

Recognize the need for continued learning for their personal and professional

development.

M.Sc (N)

Guidelines to start M.Sc course:




open a M.Sc. Nursing programme, should obtain the No Objection/Essentiality

certificate from the State Government.

If the institution is recognized for B.Sc. (N) programme and if one batch has

passed out after found suitable by INC, then the institution will be exempted

from NOC/Essentiality certificate for M.Sc.(N) programe from the State

Government.

The Indian Nursing council on receipt of the proposal from the Institution to

start nursing program, will undertake the first inspection to assess suitability with

regard to physical infrastructure, clinical facility and teaching faculty in order to

give permission to start the programme.

After the receipt of the permission to start the nursing programme from Indian







completes.

If the institution is recognized for B.Sc. (N) programme and if one batch has

passed out after found suitable by INC, then the institution will be

exempted from NOC/Essentiality certificate for M.Sc.(N) programe from the

State Government.

Super Specialty Hospital can start M.Sc.(N) programme, however they have to get

NOC/Essentiality certificate from respective State Government to start the

M.Sc. (N) programme.

COMPETENCIES:

On Completion of the two year M.Sc Nursing programme, the graduate will be

able to:-

1. Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science

2. Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing

3. Practice as a nurse specialist.

4. Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and

manager.

5. Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the

findings from health related research.

6. Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the

health care delivery system.

7. Establish collaborative relationship with members of other discipline

8. Demonstrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional

advancement.

ADMISSION TERMS AND CONDITION FOR SCHOOL /COLLEGE OF NURSING

No.

Nursing

Programs

Eligibility Criteria TrainingDuration Examination Registration

1Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife

10 Pass 1 and 1/2 years Nursing Examination Board R.ANM

2General

Nursing & Midwifery

10+2 Class pass with aggregate of 40%

3 and 1/2 years

Nursing Examination Board R.N & R.M

3 B. Sc (Basic)

10+2 Class Pass with 45% aggregate in

PCBE

4 years University R.N & R.M

4 B.Sc (Post Basic)

Regular

10+2 + GNM 2 years

Distance

10+2 GNM + 2year Exp. 3 years

University AdditionalQualification

5 M. Sc.

B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

one year of experience after Basic B.Sc. or

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

2 years University AdditionalQualification

6 M. Phil M. Sc. 1 year (Full time)2 years (part time) University Additional

Qualification

7 Ph D M. Sc./ M. Phil 3-5 years University AdditionalQualification

8Post Basic Specialty Diploma Courses

R.N & R.Mone year of clinical

experienceOne Year Board or University Additional

Qualifications

REGULATION AND NORMS OF A N M

MINIMUM STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

A school for training of the ANMS should be located in a community Health Centre

(PHC annexe) or a Rural Hospital (RH) having minimum bed strength of 30 and

maximum 50 and serving an area with community health programmes. The school should

also be affiliated to a district hospital or a secondary care hospital in order to provide

experiences of secondary level health care and an extensive gynae-obstertical care.

An organization having a hospital with 150 beds with minimum 30-50 obstetrics and

gynecology beds, and 100 delivery cases monthly can also open ANM school. The

should also have an affiliation of PHC/CHC for the community Health Nursing field

experience.

Existing ANM schools attached to District Hospitals should have PHC annexe

(accommodation facility for 20-30 students) for community health field experience

Physical facilities:

Office room 1Class-room 2Nursing laboratory 1Nutrition laboratory 1Library cum study 1Audio visual aid 1 Clinical facilities:

School has to be affiliated to district hospital or a secondary care hospital with minimum 150 beds.

Bed occupancy on the average to be between 60% -70%.

Teaching facility – teaching faculty for 20- 40 annual admission

Category Minimum qualification and experience

PrincipalM.Sc. Nursing with 3 years of teaching experience or B.Sc(N) with 5 years of teaching experience.

Nursing TutorB.Sc.Nursing/Diploma in Nursing Education & Administration/Diploma in Public Health Nursing with 2 years clinical experience.

GNM

Physical facilities – teaching block

S. No. Teaching Block Area (Figures in Sq feet

1. Lecture Hall 4 @ 1080 = 4320

2. (I) Nursing foundation lab (ii) CHN

(iii) Nutrition

(iv) OBG and Paediatrics lab

(v) Pre-clinical science lab

(vi) Computer Lab

1500

900

900

900

900

1500

3. Multipurpose Hall 3000

4. Common Room (Male & Female) 2000

5. Staff Room 1000

6. Principal Room 300

7. Vice Principal Room 200

8. Library 2400

9. A.V. Aids Room 600

10. One room for each Head of Departments

800

11. Faculty Room 2400

12. Provisions for Toilet 1000

Total

23720 Sqr. Ft.

Hostel block:

Proportionately the size of the built-up area will increase according to the number of

students admitted.

School and College of nursing can share laboratories, if they are in same campus under

same name and under same trust, that is the institution is one but offering different

nursing programmes. However they should have equipments and articles proportionate to

the strength of admission. And the class rooms should be available as per the requirement

stipulated by Indian Nursing Council of each programme

Clinical Facilities

School of nursing should have a 120-150 bedded Parent/Affiliated Hospital for 40 annual intake

in each programme:

Distribution of beds in different areas

Medical 30

Surgical 30

Obst. & Gynaecology 30

Pediatrics 20

Ortho 10

Bed Occupancy of the Hospital should be minimum 75%.

The size of the Hospital/Nursing Home for affiliation should not be less than 50

beds.

Other Specialities/Facilities for clinical experience required are as follows:

o Major OT

o Minor OT

o Dental

o Eye/ENT

o Burns and Plastic

o Neonatology with Nursery

o Communicable disease

o Community Health Nursing

o Cardiology

o Oncology

o Neurology/Neuro-surgery

o Nephrology etc.

o ICU/ICCU

Affiliation of psychiatric hospital should be of minimum 30-50 beds.

The Nursing Staffing norms in the affiliated Hospital should be as per the INC

norms.

The affiliated Hospital should give student status to the candidates of the nursing

programme.

Affiliated hospitals should be in the radius of 15-30 kms.

1:3 student patient ratios to be maintained.

If the institution is having both GNM and B.Sc(N) programme, it would require 240 bedded

parent/affiliated hospital for 40 annual intake in each programme to maintain 1:3 student patient

ratio.

Teaching facility - Qualification of Teaching Staff:

For School of nursing with 60 students (i.e., an annual intake of 20 students):

TYPES OF INSPECTION

First inspection:

First Inspection is conducted on receipt of the proposal received from the institute to start any

nursing program prescribed by Indian Nursing Council. The proposal should have the following

requisite documents:

Application form

The requisite annexure for School of Nursing:

Permission letter by State Government/Essentiality certificate of the respective State

Government, duly attested by notary.

Duly attested Registration Certificate of Society or Trust Deed A bank draft for Rs. 50,000/- towards first inspection fee for School of Nursing in favour

of Secretary, Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi (ANM, GNM, Post Basic Diploma

Course). Proposal for starting School of Nursing, which includes in detail teaching, clinical &

physical facility including budget. The requisite annexure for College of Nursing:

Permission letter by State Government/Essentiality certificate of the respective State

Government.

Consent letter from the University.

Duly attested Registration Certificate of Society or Trust Deed A bank draft for Rs. 1,00,000/- towards first inspection fee for College of Nursing in

favour of Secretary, Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi {P.B.B.Sc.(N), B.Sc.(N), M.Sc.

(N), M. Phil(N), Ph.D(N)} Proposal for starting College of Nursing, which includes in detail teaching, clinical &

physical facility including budget

Re inspection:Re-inspections are conducted for those institutions, which are found unsuitable by Indian

Nursing Council. The institutions and the government are informed about the deficiencies

and advised to improve upon them. Once the institution takes necessary steps to rectify the

deficiencies, institution should submit the compliance report with documentary proof of the

deficiencies pointed out and re-inspection fees. On receipt of the Compliance report

& fees from the institution it will be considered for re-inspection.

Periodic inspectionIndian Nursing Council conducts periodical (after 3 years) inspection of the institution

once the institution is found suitable by Indian Nursing Council to monitor the standard of

nursing education and the adherence of the norms prescribed by INC. Institution are required

to pay annual affiliation fees every year. However, if the institution does not comply to the

norms prescribed by Indian Nursing Council for teaching, clinical & physical facilities, the

institution will be declared unsuitable.

Enhancements of seat Indian Nursing Council will conduct inspection after one year from the last inspection

conducted subject to the condition that the students are admitted.

Proposal of enhancement of seats will be considered only from those institutions who

are found suitable by Indian Nursing Council.

Indian Nursing Council will conduct inspection on above guidelines and on receipt of

the fees and the proposal for Enhancement of seats

Total no. of nurses registered:

Auxiliary nurse midwives 5,76,810

Nurses 11,28,116

Lady health visitors 52,490

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