Through its pioneering efforts, the Symbiosis College of Nursing(SCON) aims to create leaders in the nursing professionals by providing unique, innovative programmes that are responsive to the market need, keeping in mind the rapid advances in the health care sector in India as well as abroad.

The curriculum emphasizes on holistic approach to nursing care. The syllabus approved by the Indian Nursing Council is complimented with American Heart Association (AHA) recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certifications. Additional modules on Communication Skills, Principles & practices of Management and Medico-legal issues will ensure an all round trained nursing professional who meets the International Standards in terms of quality of Education and Service. This in totality ensures numerous career avenues for a SCON graduate in the healthcare industry across the world.

The SCON has associated with major tertiary care hospitals of the city to provide the necessary "hands on" clinical & para clinical experience, necessary for the students pursuing these hospitals based academic programmes. A formal Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the major Private as well as Governmental Hospitals in Pune for the same.

SCON thus aims to create a benchmark in nursing education in India.
 
Our Strengths

The strengths that will set the Symbiosis College of Nursing, as a cut above the rest will be:
  1. Additional modules on Communication Skills, Personality Development, Principles & Practices of Management as also Medico-legal issues offered to the graduate students during the four year degree program
  2. American Heart Association (AHA) recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced cardiac Life support (ACLS) certifications available.
  3. Summer training in chosen areas of specialization
  4. Assistance for Placement in reputed institutions of India and abroad.
 
Nursing Career potential

A Nursing career today holds great employment potential in the world. Also ongoing advances in technology - which are helping people live longer, healthier lives - have made nursing even more rewarding to those who like developing their skills in this area. Nurses today are the largest single component of any hospital staff - the primary providers of hospital patient care. The importance of the nurse as the primary health care provider has increased exponentially. On one hand he / she is required to have high degree of skills in providing life support systems in well equipped hospitals and on the other hand he/she is the principal advisor in preventive and promotive health care in the community. Specialization in different fields of nursing care is also increasing. The role of the nursing professional as hospital & healthcare administrator, educator, research worker is also being recognized increasingly. The scope for growth therefore has increased considerably.
 
Programme Offered
  • B.Sc. Nursing
  • Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
 

COURSE COMMENCES: OCTOBER 2007

Programme Details

  B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
Duration 4 years 2 years
Intake 50 students per year 20 students per year
Reservation as per SIU rules as per SIU rules
Eligibility
  • The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st Dec of the year of admission.


  • The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of:
  1. Higher Secondary school certificate Examination (12 years course)


  2. or

  3. Senior School certificate Examination (10+2), pre-degree Examination (10+2)

  4. or

  5. 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 (PCBE).
Passed the Higher Secondary or Senior Secondary or Intermediate or 10+2 or an equivalent examination recognized by the university for this purpose. Those who have done 10+1 in or before 1986 will be eligible for admission.

Obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M. with the State Nurses Registration Council. A male nurse, trained before the implementation of the new integrated course besides being registered as a nurse with State Nurses Registration council, shall produce evidence of training approved by Indian Nursing Council for a similar duration in lieu of midwifery in any one of the following areas: O.T. Techniques / Ophthalmic Nursing / Leprosy Nursing / TB Nursing / Psychiatric Nursing / Neurological and Neuro surgical Nursing / Community Health Nursing / Cancer Nursing / Orthopedic Nursing .
 
How to Apply

  1. The Prospectus is available on payment of Rs. 700 (cash) or by post for Rs. 800 -. DD to be drawn in favour of Symbiosis College of Nursing payable at Pune.
  2. Kindly mention in capitals, your complete name, postal address (with salient landmark) & pin code on reverse of DD & post it to Symbiosis College of Nursing Senapati Bapat Road, Pune - 411004.
  3. Fill in the form and submit the completed form along with all requisite certificates & documents (as applicable).
 
Selection Procedure

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their marks in the qualifying examination followed by a personal interview.
 
Last date for admission

All admissions will be closed 1 month after the start of the course. Admissions after last date will be done only with the permission of the Vice Chancellor.
 
Payment of Fees:

Admission will be confirmed only after payment of 1st installment.

Every Student Is Urged To Note That No Donation Or Capitation Fee Is Required To Be Paid For Admission To Any Of The Institutes. Students Are Cautioned Against Falling Prey To Any Such Assurance/ Offer By Any Individual Or Agency.
 
Contact details

Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON)
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune – 411004.
Tel: 91–20–25652444
Email: program@sihspune.org
Website: www.siu.edu.in

Procedure for admission of International Students

International Admissions are done through the International Office, Symbiosis Society.

Contact details

Officer-in-Charge, The International Office
Symbiosis Society, Senapati Bapat Road Pune – 411004 (India)
Tel. +91 20 25652444 (Extn. 145/150/240)
Fax. +91 20 25659209, Email: int.admissions@symbiosis.ac.in
 
Infrastructural Support & Facilities

  • Healthcare & Health club facilities: The Symbiosis Centre of Health Care (SCHC) is the in-house Health Care unit exclusive to the staff and students of the various institutes of Symbiosis. The SCHC has a team of specialist doctors who conduct the (compulsory) annual check up. Out patient treatment is provided to the students by the medical officers of SCHC. The centre also arranges seminars & health education workshops. Each student is insured under Medi-Claim and Road Traffic Accident Policy. A copy of the policy document is available with the Registrar/Office Superintendent. For further details regarding the benefits of the policy, the student should contact the SCHC. The SCHC also provides an in-house, modern health and fitness centre with a view to facilitate a holistic development of mind and body for an all round development of our students. Training facilities for strength, endurance, flexibility and cardio vascular fitness including .Yoga and Meditation will be provided in customized capsules suited to the unique requirements of the student population in confirmation with their academic curriculum.


  • Auditorium: The in-house facilities include a 600 seater modern auditorium and a modern conference hall at Vishwabhavan.


  • Classrooms: Lecture classrooms are well equipped with the latest audio visual facilities


  • Library: All students will be provided library facilities consisting of relevant course material, reference books, CDs etc.


  • Placement Cell: The Placement Cell will assist all students to obtain employment.


  • Multi Cuisine Cafeteria: An all day cafeteria ensures? refreshments for the busy minds


  • Recreation Facilities: State-of-the-art swimming pool for a healthy body, mind and soul


  • Accommodation: For outstation students (Ladies & Gents) accommodation can be arranged at the Symbiosis Hostel on first come first serve basis
 
Disclaimer

Legal Jurisdiction: All disputes pertaining to sale of prospectus, conduct of examinations and admission shall fall exclusively within the jurisdiction of Pune, Maharashtra only.
 
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