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Oriental College
of Nursing

Overview

With the affiliation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Oriental College of Nursing has been promoting the nursing education since the year 2002. This nursing college is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, and Karnataka Nursing Council, Bangalore, Karnataka. This institution with the excellent nursing education wants to be able to change the face of healthcare delivery system. Since the day of its formation, this college has played a vital role in aiding to the progress of research in the field of nursing. This college offers three different courses, Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing.

Oriental College of Nursing currently has become the leading educational institution which serves the nation by providing its highly qualified products. The nurses graduating from this college are very skilled, compassionate and competent enough to be named as the best nurses not only in India but also in many other parts of the world. There are students from all over the states of India and abroad who come to experience the taste of finest education here. It an opportunity as well as a challenge that is accepted by this college while serving in the field of education.

Being one of the most popular and excellent institutions in itself is a challenge for Oriental College of Nursing. However, this institute has been able to maintain its quality and standard by enabling its graduates to learn more. The force driving this college is the sponsorship provided by the Chaithanya Educational, Social & Charitable Trust since the day the college was formed. Oriental College of Nursing is affiliated to Sarvodaya Hospital which holds 250 beds. It is a multi-specialty hospital which includes various services to be offered to the people.

The Oriental College of Nursing with the support of Chaithanya Educational, Social & Charitable Trust provides Merit Scholarship program to the most deserving candidates. There is also free medical treatment provided to the students. This college encompasses every little facility that is needed to the students which also includes IELTS coaching class for the enhancement of the learner’s English proficiency. The IELTS coaching class is regulated in order to make sure that the nurses will not face any language barriers after getting their placement.

Address: # 43/52, 2nd Main, Industrial Town, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560010

Official Website: http://www.orientalcollegeofnursing.com

Admission 2017

Undergraduate Course
    B.Sc Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!

    With highly qualified teaching faculty, the Oriental College of Nursing has announced admission open for the Basic B.Sc. Nursing course. If you have a deep desire to serve as a prolific nurse in the field of health care firm, submit your application in this college soon. Don’t lose this chance.

    Program B.Sc Nursing
    Duration 4 years
    Intake N/A
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi university of health sciences
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application N/A
    Course Commencement N/A

Attention! Notice for Nepalese Students!

This is a piece of information for all the Nepalese students that due to difference in result distribution timing in Nepal and India many Nepalese students fail to reach the deadline for application submission. That’s the reason they get to enrol in many of the colleges. But don’t do that you have the high chance to be in the best college in India. Wait for the next season for submitting applications and get enrol where you can have a standard education with best teaching faculty.

Undergraduate Course
    Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing – Admission Open 2017/18!!!

    Aren’t you willing to get enrolled in the finest nursing college of India? Then what are you waiting for? Submit your application and get the chance to be in Oriental College of Nursing. This is one of the best nursing colleges in Bangalore.

    Program Post B.Sc. in Nursing
    Duration 2 years
    Intake N/A
    Mode of Admission Direct/Merit basis
    Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi university of health sciences
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application N/A
    Course Commencement N/A

Important Message for Nepalese Students

This message is to warn all the Nepalese students not to get enrol in any of the colleges where seats are available. Don’t have the fear of not getting the chance of getting admitting in nursing colleges in India. There are lots of best colleges who are waiting for you. You can wait for next season if your results haven’t been published yet. Chose what’s best for you and your career.

Post- Gradute

    M.Sc. Nursing Overview
    M.Sc. Nursing - Admission Open 2017/18 !!!

    Getting your higher degree? Confused about which college to choose? Choose Oriental College of Nursing. This college provides you with the best nursing education than you can ever find in any other colleges. Submit your application soon.

    Program M.Sc. Nursing
    Duration 2 years
    Intake N/A
    Mode of Admission Direct basis
    Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi university of health sciences
    Admission Available For both boys and girls
    Hostel facilities available Both
    Last Date of Application N/A
    Course Commencement N/A

Please be reminded!!! Nepalese Students!!!

We would like to remind you again about the results timing of Nepali Board and Indian Board many students with the rush to start their next course get to enrol in any of the Indian nursing colleges they find. But we think it is best for you to be in high-standard nursing college with your good results you have obtained. So think twice before getting admission. We know you deserve the best.

Why Oriental College of Nursing?

There is no doubt about Oriental College of Nursing being one of the most sophisticated and advanced nursing institutions of Bangalore. There are lots of uniqueness that this college comprises of. Some of them are:

  • Merit Scholarship program
  • IELTS Coaching classes
  • Extensive Library
  • Located very near to the City Railway Station & Bus Station
  • Free Medical treatment
  • Facilitated Lab – Practice in 250 bedded speciality hospital
  • Placement service & Campus Interview
  • Wi-Fi Campus
  • Tour and Travel Allowance
  • Free transportation service
  • Educational Loan Assistance
  • Separate hostel for girls and boys
  • Telephone services
  • Hostel Security 24/7
  • Washing Machine facility
  • Bakery & Café in hostel area
  • Internet Café
  • Quality and fresh food
  • Attached Bath Rooms
  • Hot and cold water

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Courses Available

Under-Graduate
  • B.Sc. Nursing
  • B.Sc. nursing is a 4-year course which marks the entry into the nursing profession. The basic concepts and theories related to the nursing field are made familiar to the students over this course. The course is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. This course prepares the graduating nurses to become independent and responsible professionals to promote the healthcare services.

    This course aims at training professional nurses for curative and rehabilitative healthcare skills. The students pursuing this course are required to be highly motivated toward nursing profession. They should be compassionate and dedicated to high level of work. They are expected to become leaders and expertise in their professional field.

    Eligibility
    • Candidates should have completed 2 years of Pre-University examination or equivalent examination with PCBE subjects.
    • Secured 45% marks in aggregrate in PCBE subjects
    • Secured 40% of marks by candidates belonging from scheduled castes/ tribes or other backward castes
    • Candidates must be of age 17 at the time of admission.
    • Candidates shall be medically fit
    Course Outline
    First Year
    • English
    • Kannada/ Regional Language
    • Anatomy & Physiology
    • Nutrition & Bio-Chemistry
    • Nursing foundation
    • Psychology
    • Microbiology
    • Introduction to Computers
    Second Year
    • Sociology
    • Pharmacology , Pathology & Genetics
    • Medical Surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics) - I
    • Community Health Nursing – I
    • Communication and Educational Technology
    Third Year
    • Child Health Nursing
    • Medical Surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics) – II
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
    Fourth Year
    • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing – II
    • Nursing research and Statistics
    • Management of Nursing services and Education
    Further Studies
    • Master of Science in Nursing
    • Master of Science in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
    • Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing
    • Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
    • Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    • Master of Philosophy in Nursing
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
    Career Options
    • Experienced and empowered nurse
    • Work as a faculty in the institute
    • Work as a full-time nurse in hospitals or clinic
    • Work as a global nurse
    • Social worker
    • Research Nurse
    Job Opportunities
    • Hospitals
    • Clinics
    • Factories
    • Health Departments
    • Schools
    • Old Age Homes
    • Orphanages
    • Nursing Homes
    • Military Sector
    • Industrial Houses
    • Medical Departments
Under Graduate
  • Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
  • Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is an undergraduate course of 2 years. This course is taken up after General Nursing and Midwifery course by the students to upgrade their knowledge and skills. The course is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The program is structured to prepare professional nurses who are competent and skilled enough to serve in the health care field.

    This course gives an advantage to the students to join Masters as they do not have to take one-year work experience like B.Sc. nursing course students. Immediately after this course, the students are eligible to take up M.Sc. nursing course. The students need to be registered nurses after a diploma program in nursing from Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute of nursing, to be enrolled in this course.

    Eligibility
    • Students must have completed General Nursing and Midwifery course
    • The candidates must be registered nurses
    • Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination
    • Candidates need to be medically fit
    • Should have knowledge of English
    • Should have good personal and professional record
    Course Outline
    First Year
    • Nursing Foundation
    • Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Biochemistry and biophysics
    • Psychology
    • Microbiology
    • Maternal Nursing
    • Child Health Nursing
    • Medical & Surgical Nursing
    Second Year
    • Sociology
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Introduction to Nursing Education
    • Introduction to Nursing Administration
    • Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
    Further Studies
    • Master of Science in Nursing
    • Master of Science in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
    • Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
    • Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing
    • Master of Philosophy in Nursing
    Career Options
    • Ward nurse, OT nurse, and Emergency ward nurse
    • Nursing Officer
    • Nurse manager
    • Nursing specialist
    • Nursing educators
    Job Opportunities
    • Hospitals
    • Clinics
    • Factories
    • Health Departments
    • Schools
    • Old Age Homes
    • Orphanages
    • Nursing Homes
    • Military Sector
    • Industrial Houses
    • Medical Departments
    • Factories
    • Training Institutes
Post Graduate
  • M.Sc Nursing
  • Post graduate degree in Nursing is a 2 years full time course taken after completion of B.Sc. Nursing course. This course is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and is approved by Karnataka Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council. Students who are interested in academics and research work take up this course. The program is implemented to produce capable nurses who work efficiently as an important member of the healthcare system.

    Students are also given option of 5 specialities under this course. The students are to submit a dissertation for the completion of the course. This program gives the students basic concepts for the future development of the graduates. The fields of specialization offered under this course are:

    1. Medical Surgical Nursing
    2. The specialization is done by the nurses who work in patient care units, ambulatory care units, surgical centers, emergency care units etc. The nurses of this specialization deal with health of adult patients. The nurses of this field are to study about medicines as well, as they are to look after the medication of the patients.

    3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
    4. This area of nursing deals with women in their age from puberty till menopause. The nurses of this field give care to women who have health issues regarding their reproductive system like during pregnancy, child labor, birth etc. The nurses of this area work in maternity wards.

      The nurses are to pursue a diploma or a degree related to women’s health and obstetrics to become OB/GYN nurses. Minimum of 2 years of experiences is needed to sit for NCC Inpatient Obstetric Nursing certification Examination and become a certified OB/GYN nurse.

    5. Community Health Nursing
    6. The nurses trained in this area are involved in healthcare of the community. They work in rural and urban community healthcare centers. The community health nurses are responsible for the health of an entire community. To become a community health nurse, one needs to be a registered nurse by getting a degree and by sitting for the exam of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. The nurses also need to have work experience for several years.

    7. Pediatrics Nursing
    8. This area specializes in giving healthcare to infants and children. The nurses are given training in giving care to children or infants with health issues. To practice nursing of this area, the nurses needs to be a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree.

    9. Psychiatric Nursing
    10. also known as mental health nursing is a course where the nurses specialize in mental health and care for people who are suffering of mental illness. Nurses of this area get trainings in psychological therapies. A psychiatric nurse is required to be a registered nurse and specialize in mental health. This type of nurse work in mental institutes, psychiatric hospitals, mental asylums etc.

Eligibility
  • Candidates must have completed B.Sc. Nursing/ PB B.Sc. Nursing/ B.Sc. Hons. Nursing course
  • 55% marks in B.Sc. Nursing
  • Minimum of 1-year work experience required certified under Indian Nursing Council
  • Minimum of 1-year work experience after B.Sc. in a hospital or community health setup
  • Candidates must be a registered nurse or registered midwife
Course Outline
First Year
  • Nursing Education
  • Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Clinical Specialty-I
    • Medical Surgical Nursing
    • Pediatrics Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Obstetrical & Gynecological Nursing
Second Year
  • Nursing Management
  • Nursing Research (Dissertation)
  • Clinical Specialty-II
    • Medical Surgical Nursing
    • Pediatrics Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
Further Studies
  • M. Phil or PhD Science in Nursing
  • M. Phil or PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
  • M. Phil or PhD in Pediatric Nursing
  • M. Phil or PhD in Psychiatric Nursing
  • M. Phil or PhD of Philosophy in Nursing
Career Options
  • Academic research
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Lecturer, educator, professor or instructor
  • Corporate or industrial nurse
Job Opportunities
  • Hospitals
    • ICU
    • ICCU
    • CCU
    • OPD
    • General medical ward
    • General surgical ward
    • Emergency Department
    • Casualty
    • Pediatric Intensive
  • Clinics
  • Factories
  • Health Departments
  • Schools
  • Old Age Homes
  • Orphanages
  • Nursing Homes
  • Military Sector
  • Industrial Houses
  • Medical Departments
  • Corporate or Industrial Houses

Fees Structure

B.Sc Nursing Fees Table
Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
Grand Total
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Fees Table
Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year
2nd Year
Grand Total
M.Sc. Nursing Fees Table
Year INDIAN RUPEES (INR) INTERNATIONAL (US $) NEPALI RUPEES (NPR)
1st Year
2nd Year
Grand Total

Registration Fee: Indian INR 10000 for National students & US $300 for International students along with 1st installment


Hostel

Oriental College of Nursing deals with hundreds of students who stay in hostel. This college provides each and every facility required for students during the stay far away from their home. Some of the facilities are:

  • Separate hostel for girls and boys
  • 24 hours security service
  • Attached bathrooms with both hot and cold water
  • Washing machine provided
  • Telephone service inside the hostel area
  • Quality mess facility
  • Bakery & Café inside hostel area
  • Internet café
  • Friendly warden for guidance and care

Placement

The placement facility in Oriental College of Nursing is provided at Sarvodaya Hospital. There are numerous nurses that get their placement in this hospital right after their graduation. Sarvodaya Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital which has the capacity of 250 beds. There are also seven operation theaters that this hospital encompasses including cardiothoracic surgeries, Cath lab, Dialysis, NICU, CCU, I MCU, SICU, fully fledged Diagnostic Lab, C.T Scan, M.R.I and so on.

All the nurses who get their placement in this multi-specialty hospital acquire the huge opportunity to be part of the activities in the hospital. All the students during their clinical practices are also taken to this hospital and given training under the supervision of experts. It is a great opportunity for every nurse to serve the people being in this hospital.