SARJI INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES

Sarji Institute of Nursing Sciences (Nursing College), established in the year 2024 and is affiliated to Government of Karnataka and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences [RGUHS]. It is recognized by the Karnataka Nursing Council. The college is located in a spacious building and equipped with the latest infrastructure to train the students in Vajpayee Layout, Sagara Road, NH - 206, Malligenahalli, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India. 577205 and is easily accessible from every part of the city. The Institution is functioning under the Sarji Foundation Trust, Shimoga. 

COURSE OFFERED:

Basic B.Sc. Nursing:

The B.Sc. Nursing program at Sarji Institute of Nursing Sciences stands out as a premier choice for aspiring nurses seeking a transformative education. The program combines academic excellence with practical, hands-on experience, preparing students not only for successful licensure but also for leadership roles in the dynamic field of healthcare. Renowned faculty members guide students through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and compassionate patient care.

The aim of the undergraduate nursing programme is to:

• Equip graduates to serve as proficient nurses and midwives confidently in providing preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services.
• Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in various nursing scenarios, safeguarding individual and group rights, and assist them in achieving health goals.
• Prepare students to function effectively in both hospital and community nursing contexts, and encourage their involvement in research endeavors related to nursing practice.
• Cultivate the capacity for graduates to embrace roles as educators, supervisors, and managers within the clinical and public health domains.

Admission Criteria:

            Admission process is based on the norms of INC and University through CET exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).

Eligibility criteria

• Pass in 12th with 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology recognized by Central/ State board or NIOS.
• English subject in 12th is mandatory.
• Must complete 17 years of age on or before Dec 31st of the year of admission.
• Medically fit

OUR DEPARTMENTS:

The various department stands as pillars of knowledge, each with a distinct focus that contributes to the holistic development of our nursing students. They form a comprehensive framework that shapes the competent, compassionate, and empowered nurses of tomorrow.

Department of Nursing Foundation:

A foundation of Nursing is an integral part in the development of Nursing Science. It is a broad specialty of nursing that deals with the nursing care of patients. Nursing Foundation forms the underlying basis for rendering nursing care to the needy, sick and healthy individuals. This department paves the way for entry of the novice nurse to develop the desirable knowledge attitude and skills which forms the crux of nursing practice. This department consists of experienced faculty members with immense passion for teaching and research activities. 

Department of Child Health Nursing:

The Department of Child Health (Pediatric) Nursing provides courses related to child health within the framework of the curriculum. The Department of Child Health Nursing aims to train students in developing an understanding of the modern concept of child care, identification, prevention, and nursing management of common and critical illnesses in neonates and children. The department provides student-centered teaching and learning in a conducive atmosphere that helps students gain confidence in their nursing knowledge and skills. 

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing:

The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing provides courses related to adult nursing as well as advanced nursing practice. The faculty of the department focuses on the student’s knowledge, skills, and altitudinal acquisition to meet the demands of changing patient demographics, disease severity, and complexities in healthcare technologies. The scope of practice in medical and surgical nursing is evidence-based in terms of procedural aspects and patient care. 

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing

The Department of Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing takes pride in quality teaching. It provides courses in obstetrical and gynecological nursing with theoretical and practical elements for undergraduate students. We prepare our graduates and postgraduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive maternal and child care. The department encourages student research in the core areas of women’s health, reproductive health, high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, and related health areas pertaining to women and newborns. We ensure effective and efficient services to our student community and enable them to function as educators, managers, and researchers in the field of maternity nursing.

Department of Mental Health Nursing

The Department of Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing provides academic services and conducts research to promote mental health and prevent mental health problems in people, their families, and communities, as well as continuously intervene and rehabilitate patients with psychiatric problems and their families. It uses theories of human behavior as its scientific framework and requires the use of the self as its art or expression in nursing practice.

Department of Community Health Nursing

The Department of Community Health Nursing involves training undergraduate nursing students in the field of community health nursing. Students are trained in the areas of family assessment and community assessment to identify the health problems of people living in the community. Students are further trained to make referrals for people identified as having problems and to give health education with an emphasis on primary prevention. Organizing camps based on the needs of the community and also performing various forms of health education programs.

Faculty

The college has sincere, dedicated, and hard-working faculty with a team of senior professionals who are highly qualified with long years of teaching and clinical experience and deep professional knowledge. They encourage and help young students, both in classrooms and clinical settings, overcome professional challenges successfully. They are always ready to reach out, help, and guide the students along the road to success.