Meenakshi College of Nursing (MCON)
Dr .G. Sumathi
Principal's Message
Meenakshi College of Nursing was started in the year 1998. A constituent college of MAHER, its inheritance of quality in nursing education for over 23 years has helped adapt innovative teaching methods to improve quality of patient care, nursing education, research, and career-oriented programmes. It offers B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing & M. Sc Nursing programmes.
Through its pioneering efforts, Meenakshi College of Nursing aims to provide vast opportunities to create leaders in the nursing profession by providing unique, innovative programmes in India’s health care field and internationally. We stand firmly grounded on the principles of humanness, which is, in fact, the need of the present day. The students are trained under qualified and experienced faculty and are provided with the best possible classroom environment and clinical exposure. Meenakshi College of Nursing, at its parent hospital, offers excellent exposure to the students, emphasizing hands-on training for the betterment of human needs.
I am confident that the Meenakshi College of Nursing will create a benchmark in Nursing in India and overseas by ensuring a steady flow of trained professionals who meet the international standards of quality of service provided.
I welcome you to the Meenakshi College of Nursing and wish you success in all your future endeavors.
Courses
The nursing courses have vast career opportunities. The primary responsibility is to support and care the patients and assist them through their health and disease. They also have various duties, including interacting with doctors, providing medication, and monitoring patients' vital signs.
The Post Basic B.Sc Nursing (PB-B.Sc) curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the nursing practice. Candidates will have the opportunity to constantly improve their medical abilities, both surgical and non-surgical, throughout this course.
In post graduation, students are encouraged to choose a nursing specialization based on their interest. The domains include,
Medical-Surgical,
Child Health (Pediatric),
Obstetric & Gynecological,
Community Health, and Mental Health (Psychiatric).
Highlights
- Committed inputs through the multispecialty hospital to provide extensive teaching and training to students.
- Availability of a varied number of specialty courses broadens career opportunities.
- Well established classrooms and laboratories to deliver latest techniques in nursing.
- Hands-on training with the lastest medical instruments for the betterment of human needs.
Eligibility Criteria
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B.Sc. Nursing
Candidate must have passed HSC/CBSE/ISCE (10+2) with 45% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology with English. For candidates who have studied abroad, the equivalent qualification as determined MAHER shall form the guidelines to determine the eligibility. International student should have passed in physics, chemistry, biology or botany and zoology with English up to the 12th standard level. -
Post Basic B. Sc. (N)
Passed the Higher Secondary or Senior Secondary or Intermediate or 10+2 or an equivalent examination recognized by the university.
Obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M. with the State Nurses’ Registration Council. -
M.Sc. Nursing
The Candidates (Male/ Female) should have passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing degree from INC recognized nursing institution.
The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing /Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
B.Sc. Nursing graduates should have one-year of clinical experience in a teaching hospital after graduation and after RNRM Registration in the nursing council.
The candidate (Male/ Female) with P.B. B.Sc. need not have one year of experience after graduation for admission to the M.Sc. Nursing.
Candidates from Universities other than MAHER (Male/ Female) should obtain a Migration Certificate from their respective universitie at the time of admission.
Research Publications
- Published in Indexed: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International on the topic "Effect of Reflex Therapy on Stress and Blood Pressure among Older Adults with Hypertension. Auhust 2020. DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1330591.
- Published in Thomson Reuters: International Journal Of geriatric psychiatry on the topic "Effectiveness of Reflex therapy on depression among elderly at selected old age homes, Chennai". 2016
- Published in Scopus: International Journal of Pharma and Bio-sciences on the topic "Assess The Level Of Anxiety Among Relatives Of The Patient Admitted In Intensive Care Unit In Selected Hospital", Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2016 July ; 7(3): (B) 488 – 490.
- Assess the level of stress among school teachers in selected schools at vellore, International Journal Of Development Research, VOL. 07, ISSUE, 11, PP.16456-16458, NOVEMBER, 2017
- Effectiveness of infrared light therapy for arthritis pain, International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research (I.J.A.M.S.C.R.), Volume 7 | Issue 3 | Jul - Sep - 2019
Faculty Profile
Principal
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Clinical Instructor
What
makes us
special?
- 1000+ students of diverse backgrounds & cultures
- 50+ excellent faculties
- Various popular degree courses
- Assured campus placement in reputed companies
- Great research opportunities & internationally recognised PhD program
- Excellent facilities and infrastructure