Nursing Programs
THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF NURSING AND OXFORD COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
THE OXFORD SCHOOL OF NURSING
6/9, 1st Main, Begur Road, Hongasandra, Bengaluru - 560 068, Karnataka, India. (Adjacent to The Oxford College of Engineering & The Oxford Dental College) Tel: +91-80-6175 4603 / 626 / 601 / 602 E-mail: adn@theoxford.edu
The Oxford School of Nursing is recognised by JNC and KSNC and affiliated to Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board, Bangalore.(K. S. D. N. E. B). The course is designed to provide a balanced education to transform students into professional nurses, who are self-directing and responsible citizens. The college is proud to mention that the students of The Oxford College of nursing who have completed their education are in great demand all over the country and abroad.
The prestigious, The Oxford College of Nursing and The Oxford College of Nursing Science was established in the year 2006. The colleges are recognized by the Karnataka State Nursing Council, Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Nursing is much more than just a career. It's more about selfless love, care and service. The noble profession of Nursing, founded by 'The Lady of the Lamp', Florence Nightingale, today is one of the most respected as well as rewarded careers in the world. In its real sense, nursing is as old as life itself. Through the ages, it has grown and became complex and highly sophisticated along with the advancement of Science and technology. Nursing has found its unique and indispensable place in Hospitals, Community Health Centers, Medical Clinics, Nursing Homes, Armed Forces, Ships, Aviation, and all other spheres of human activity.
As goes by name, a person who nurses is called as a Nurse. Our students are trained to show compassion and exhibit the true care for the patient. Nursing is committed to promoting individual, family, community and national health goals in its best. The Oxfordites have taken an oath to groom that best Nurses to our Nation. If you are that person with care and compassion, this is the right place for you to explore your best qualities along with academics.
COURSES OFFERED
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Sc Nursing 4 years |
Pass in PUC / 10+2 or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with 45% marks in aggregate and English as one of the languages. (40% marks in case of Karnataka SC / ST / OBCs). Must have completed 17 years of age by 31st December of the year of admission. |
| PB B.Sc. Nursing 2 years |
Pass in DGNM (Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery), having a good personal and professional record with good health and a working knowledge of English. |
| M.Sc. Nursing 2 years
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1) Must have passed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing of RGUHS or any other University accepted as equivalent by RGUHS and must have obtained a minimum of not less than 55% aggregate marks. (50% marks in case of Karnataka SC/ST/OBCs). 2) Minimum of one year of Experience after obtaining B.Sc. Nursing or minimum of one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree or Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing, in a hospital or in Nursing Educational Institution is recognized by INC. 3) Registered in any State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife. 4) Candidates shall be medically fit. |
| D.G.N.M. 3 ½ years |
Pass in PUC / 10+2 or equivalent examination with Arts / Science / Commerce with 35% aggregate. |
| Ph.D -Full Time - 3 Years Ph.D -Part Time - 5 years |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
| Specialist – Certified Dialysis Nurse – Fast growing Specialization |
| Legal Nurse Consultant – Expertise to consult on Medical suits |
| Nurse Academic Educator – Combine passion of teaching with clinical expertise |
| Nurse Mid-wife- Health care professional to Women during pre and post delivery |
| Specialist Nurse – Anesthetist – Assist doctors and patients while conducting surgeries |
| Psychiatric Nurse – Help patients deal with mental illness, help them overcome social isolation, stigma |
| Geriatric Nurse – Work with elderly-with specific challenges – Dementia, Alzheimer’s, |
| Critical Care Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Specialist at ‘Trauma care Centers |
| Endocrinology Pediatric Nurse – Helps children suffering from ailments and disabilities; Counsel parents |
| Nursing Administrator – Provide hospitals management support to recruit, train nursing staff and administer the work |
| Diabetes Specialist – Fast growing specialized need |
| Orthopedic Nurse – Specialized in caring ailments like ‘Arthritis, or Joint replacements’ |
| Oncology Nurse – Specialized in caring and administering Chemotherapy and other cancer related treatments |