Mizoram College of Nursing, Aizawl: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

The Mizoram College of Nursing, Aizawl was set up in 2005, and is one of the several nursing colleges provided in the beautiful region of Mizoram in the north eastern part of India. In Falkawn, this affiliated college came into function to make a remarkable change in the healthcare education for almost about two decades. The college occupies a fairly small area of 3.53 acres of land, however being accredited by the college is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and affiliated to the Indian Nursing Council (INC) which means that the college provides only high-quality education. The college boasts of a student population of 116 students and a 15 membered faculty, thereby providing the college with a good student teacher ratio, which enhances one on one centering and quality learning.

Mizoram College of Nursing presents a number of amenities intended to augment the learning process of the learners. Modern library is an essential knowledge resource centre that will enable students to get access to most of the published literature in nursing in preparation for research work. The college has a strong concern of the students’ health as they provide a health department with first aid services. For those with interest in sports and sporting activity, the college makes available sporting facilities for healthy life. Thinking about the role of IT in today’s healthcare environment, the institution has equipped classrooms with the necessary technology to introduce students to the advances in the field. The college also provides transport facilities to the students and staff of the college in order to make their displacement convenient. Most important, there is a girl’s hostel which ensures that female students get a comfortable and safe place to live especially those who travel from distant places.

Mizoram College of Nursing currently offers one full-time course: such programmes as the Bachelors of Science in nursing (B.Sc Nursing). This programme of study is spread over four years and is aimed at producing professional nurses with adequate knowledge in principles, practices and management of health care systems. The college has an approved number of intakes for this course at 30 seats; thus, offering the students a small prescribed learning experience. This limited intake facilitates close attention in the teaching process and clinical practice, which are important in nurturing of nurses.

Mizoram College of Nursing has admission criteria to accept deserving and qualified students to train as nurses. It is expected that the college takes into consideration academic performance in 10+2 stress on scientific courses and more especially Biology in line with nursing courses. Prospective students should also expect to undergo an entrance examination or interview, in the course of appreciating their admission.

This paper looks specifically at the part played by Mizoram College of Nursing in meeting the healthcare needs of the region by training Nursing manpower. Its recognition by other renowned-certifying bodies and selective educational nature in the sphere of nursing destination make it one of the best options for the aspiring nurses in Mizoram and others areas. The college aims at delivering quality education for learners, in educational settings that are supportive, have adequate facilities and located in strategic areas making college a significant stake holder in defining the future of health care in the region. With its theme for the healthcare sector, the college is geared up to provide competent, compassionate, and innovative nursing professionals June 2013 Mizoram College of Nursing offers BN, Post Basic& RN and BSc Nursing programmes.