Caritas College of Nursing About

Caritas College of Nursing, Kottayam Kerala was established in the year 2002 as Private Educational Institute to provide higher education to build a career in the field of Paramedical. Caritas College of Nursing is approved by the reputed INC, and is affiliated with KUHS, Thrissur. Management of Caritas College of Nursing, Kottayam is working under Prof. Ms. Annamma (Principal).Caritas College of Nursing was established in the year 2002 under Caritas Hospital Trust of the Archdiocese of Kottayam. In continuation of the commitment in the field of nursing education in training competent and professional nurses by the School of Nursing since 1965, College of Nursing was inaugurated in 2002. College of Nursing offers three courses – BSc Nursing, Post Basic BSc Nursing and MSc Nursing. The BSc Nursing course started with an intake of 50 BSc. Nursing students in December 2002. Post Basic BSc. Nursing course started in the year 2005 with an annual intake of 25 students and the MSc. Nursing course in the year 2013 with an annual intake of 12 students with 4 seats each in Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing and Community Health Nursing. In the year 2021, the BSc Nursing course obtained seat enhancement from 50 to 70. At present 255 students are undergoing training in various courses at Caritas College of Nursing. Admission to all courses is done according to the rules and regulations of the Government of Kerala and the Association of the Managements of Christian Self Financing Nursing Colleges of Kerala (AMCSFNCK). Admission of students to the Government quota is done by the LBS, the management quota, by the AMCSFNCK and the NRI quota is done by the college, purely based on merit. The college is regulated by the norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council and Indian Nursing Council. The curriculum prescribed by the Kerala University of Health Sciences is implemented in the college. The theory classes, lab session and clinical postings are provided as per INC, KNC and University norms. The college has state of the art facilities, spacious classrooms with modern amenities and well equipped laboratories. An excellent line up of 30 qualified and experienced faculty with academic expertise offers training to the students. Students are provided a contusive learning environment that contributes to their overall development to a professional nurse. The students are trained for their clinical experience in the Caritas Hospital, the 635 bedded multispecialty parent hospital. Caritas Hospital has the most modernized treatment facilities with NABH accreditation and Nursing excellence certification.

Caritas College of Nursing Approvals and Affiliation

NAAC - National Assessment and Accreditation Council

INC - Indian Nursing Council

Admission Process for Caritas College of Nursing

As per Indian Nursing Council norms, the candidates should have passed +2 class with 12 years of school- ship with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology &English.

As per norms of Kerala University of Health Science (KUHS) for admission for B.Sc. Nursing, the minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of: Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12 years course), Or Senior School Certificate Examination (10+2), Pre-Degree Examination (10+2), Or An equivalent with 12 years schooling from a recognized board or university with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English with minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the Principal of the Institution a Certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer with MBBS or higher qualification certifying that the candidate is fit to under go the course.

Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from authorities other than the State of Kerala except CBSE and ICSE should produce the certificate of recognition and equivalence of the qualifying examination from the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council and the Kerala University of Health Sciences.

The norms of eligibility prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council/ Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council/ Kerala University of Health Sciences shall also apply.

Age:-

The Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31st December 2024. The Candidates completing the age of  17 years on 1st January 2024 or later will not be eligible. The upper age is 30 years as on 31/12/2024 further provided that this upper age limit is relaxed by a period of five years for the candidates belonging to SC/ ST.

The selection of the candidates for admission to B.sc Nursing Courses will be made on basis of the merit have to appear for the Entrance Exam conduct by Mahatma Gandhi University.

Caritas College of Nursing Facilities

Library

Some of our Collection of books 1 Pediatric Nursing 2 Psychiatric Nursing 3 Obstetrics &Gynecology 4 Microbiology 5 Psychology 6 Community Health Nursing 7 Sociology 8 Nutrition

Cafeteria

The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.

Auditorium

The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminar.

Laboratories

The college has a departmental based laboratories facility for the students.

Girls Hostel

All the female students are expected to reside in the B.Sc. Nursing Students Hostel (Deiva Matha Hostel) and have to pay the hostel & mess fees as instructed

Faculty List of Caritas College of Nursing

Prof. Mrs Twinkle Mathew

Principal

Course Offered By Caritas College of Nursing

B Sc Nursing

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

M.Sc Medical Surgical Nursing

M.Sc Community Health Nursing

M.Sc Paediatric Nursing

M.Sc Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

M.Sc Psychiatric Nursing

Caritas College of Nursing Placements

Career Guidance and Placement Cell Stall for Outgoing Students

Career Counseling Services - Educational institutions often have dedicated career counseling services staffed with professionals who provide personalized guidance to students. They assist in assessing students' skills, interests, and career goals, helping them make informed decisions about their career paths.

Resume Building and Interview Preparation Workshops - Workshops on resume writing, cover letter writing, and interview preparation equip students with essential skills for job hunting. These workshops may include mock interviews to help students gain confidence and improve their performance during real interviews.

Networking Events and Alumni Connections - Organizing networking events, alumni meet-ups, and industry interactions provide students with opportunities to connect with professionals in their field of interest. Alumni networks can offer valuable insights, mentorship, and job referrals to current students.

Caritas College of Nursing Contacts Details

Address - Caritas College of Nursing Thellakom P.O.,

Kottayam-686630 Kerala