Symbiosis College of nursing

PG PROSPECTUS 2017-18

Contact Details

Symbiosis College of Nursing

Senapati Bapat Road

Pune -411004

Ph:- 020-25671907

Fax: 020 -25659209

E mail:- symbiosisnursing@scon.edu.in ,

Website: www.scon.edu.in

Profile of the Director :

Col (Dr) Jayalakshmi N (Retd)

Col (Ms) Jayalakshmi Namasivayam Pillai (Retd), an Honours degree holder in Nursing from

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, University of Delhi and a Post graduate from the same

University with specialization in Psychiatric Nursing is presently heading the institution. An Ex-

Army officer and a Postgraduate diploma holder in Hospital and Health Care Management from

Symbiosis International University. Col (Ms) Jayalakshmi Namasivayam Pillai (Retd) has headed

Armed Forces Medical College, College of Nursing, Pune, for four years and School of Nursing

at Army Hospital Research and Referral, Delhi Cantonment, for three years. On 3rd Oct 2012 she

has been elected as the President of Trained Nurses’ Association of India, Pune City Branch. She

has established Post Graduate Programme with three specializations, initiated Institute of

Medicine, Washington DC Project through PHFI, bagged GFATM Project through Indian Nursing

Council. Col (Ms) Jayalakshmi Namasivayam Pillai (Retd) is with Symbiosis College of Nursing

from the time of its inception. She has been awarded Ph.D from Symbiosis International University

in the year 2014.

She received an achievement award in the hands of the Mayor, Pune city, from TNAI Pune City

branch on 10th May 2016.

Institute Profile

Symbiosis College of Nursing (SCON) was established in the year 2007 with an aim to create

leaders in the nursing profession by providing unique, innovative programme that are responsive

to the market needs. SCON is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi and Maharashtra

Nursing Council, Mumbai. The programme offered by SCON ensures numerous career avenues

for a graduate and post graduate nurse in the healthcare industry across the world. SCON is

associated with major hospitals of Pune city to provide necessary ‘hands-on’ clinical and para-

clinical experience necessary for the students pursuing hospital based academic programmes.

Symbiosis College of Nursing thus aims to create a benchmark in nursing education in India. The

overall aim of nursing programme is to prepare a graduate Nurse to work as frontline worker in

the clinical and community field and educational arena.

Important Date

S.No Activity Date

1 Last date of submission of application form 15.07.2017

2 Entrance exam for M. Sc. Nursing 18.07.2017

3 Interview for Selected Candidates 18.07.2017

4 Declaration of Merit list 20.07.2-17

5 Commencement of programme 02.10.2017

6 Payment of 1st Instalment 02.10.2017

7 Payment of 2nd Instalment 01.01.2018

8 Payment of 3rd Instalment 02.04.2018

Eligibility: (As per Indian Nursing Council requirements)

1. The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with

any State Nursing Registration Council.

2. The minimum educational qualification shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc.

(Hons.)Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks from

an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.

3. Minimum one year of work experience after B.Sc. Nursing.

4. Minimum one year of work experience before or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

5. Candidate should be medically fit.

Documents required at the time of Admission

1. Certificate of passing the qualifying examination.

2. Mark list of 10th, 12th standard and qualifying examination.

3. Migration Certificate in original.

4. Requisite Caste certificate issued by the competent authority, if applying for admission against

reserved category.

5. ‘Gap’ Certificate, if applicable.

6. Certificate of change of name, if applicable, supported by documentary evidence like

Government Gazette Notification.

7. Character Certificate.

8. Experience Certificate

Orientation and pedagogy

Orientation to the programme is offered in Induction programme for a period of two days. The

programme is divided into theory and clinical blocks

Theory Block

The student is expected to attend the classes in the college or clinical campus as per the course

structure. Lectures, lecture cum demonstration, seminars, discussions, panel discussion, field

visits, programme instructions etc. are used in providing teaching learning experience.

Clinical Block

Students are posted to the various hospital settings and community set up as approved by the

council and supervised clinical practice is implemented as designed in the curriculum. Students

are expected to write patient oriented assignments as outlined in the programme structure.

Teaching and learning Resources

• Computers

• Smart board

• Laptop

• LCD Projector

• Podium microphone

• Hand mike

• Printer

• Movable notice board

• OHP machine

• Notice board

• White board

• Nursing Laboratory

• SCHS: Skill based and competency driven centre to align with the National agenda of

skill development for quality education and skill development .

Library detail: SCON has a splendid learning resource center. It includes books, journals ,

projects reports and dissertation, periodicals, CDs and DVDs

• Books : 4343

• Journals : 09 ( National : 07 , International : 02)

• online data base : 06

• e books: 479

• e journals : 1057

Sr.No Tool name Details

1. OPAC KOHA – OPAC LINK

symbiosis-

koha.informindia.co.in

2 Electronic Resource Management package for

e-journals

J-STORE

3 Federated searching tools to search articles in

multiple databases

Database Link

symbiosis-

koha.informindia.co.in

4 Library website YES

5 In-house/remote access to e-publications YES

6 Science direct yes

Faculty

S.

No.

Photograph Name of the

Staff

Designa

tion

Years of

experience

Qualification

1

Col (MS)

Jayalakshmi N

(Retd)

Director

Prof. 44years

M.Sc. Nsg (Psy. Nsg.)

P.G.D.H.M

PhD.

2

LT. Col.

Shobha

Naidu(Retd)

Assoc.

Prof. 27years

M.Sc. Nsg

(Obs.&Gynae)

M.A Sociology

Dip. in Nsg Admin

MBA (Hosp. Mgt)

3

Dr. S.G Joshi

Prof.

33years

M.Sc. Nsg, (Com.

Health Nsg)

M.Sc (Disaster Mgt)

Ph.D

4

Mrs. Sheela

Upendra

Assoc.

Prof. 17 years

M.Sc. Nsg (Psy. Nsg)

P.G.D.H.A

P.G.C.D.M

M.A Sociology

S.

No.

Photograph Name of the

Staff

Designa

tion

Years of

experience

Qualification

5

Mrs. Kalpana

Sawane

Asst.

Prof. 11years

M.Sc. Nsg (Com

Health Nsg)

P.G.D.H.A

6

Mrs. Seeta Devi

Asst.

Prof.

6.5years M.Sc. Nsg

(Ob.&Gynae)

7

Ms. Shital

Waghmare

Asst.

Prof.

07years M.Sc. Nsg

(Ob.&Gynae)

8

Ms. Sheetal

Barde

Asst.

Prof. 07years

M.Sc. Nsg (Psy. Nsg)

S.

No.

Photograph Name of the

Staff

Designa

tion

Years of

experience

Qualification

9.

Mrs. Ranjana

Chavan

Tutor 05 years

M.Sc. Nsg (Com.

Health Nsg)

10

Mrs. Manu

Acha Roy

Tutor

07years

M.Sc. Nsg (Paed. Nsg)

11

Mr.Mangesh

Jabade

Tutor 04years

M.Sc. Nsg (Com.

Health Nsg)

12

Ms. Priyanka

Kadam

Tutor 2.9years B.Sc. Nursing

13

Mrs. Anju Ann

Mani

Tutor

1.4 years M.Sc. Nsg

(Med. Surg. Nsg)

14

Mrs. Dipali

Umesh Dumbre

Tutor

9.5years

M.Sc. Nsg

(Med. Surg. Nsg)

S.

No.

Photograph Name of the

Staff

Designa

tion

Years of

experience

Qualification

15

Ms.Anisha

Kochitty

Tutor

1.10years

M.Sc. Nsg

(Med. Surg. Nsg)

16

Mrs.Merlin

Darwin Suji

Tutor

07years

M.Sc. Nsg (Paed. Nsg)

17

Mr. Smaeer

Makandar

Tutor

2.4years

M.Sc. Nsg (Paed. Nsg)

18

Ms. Sonia

Daniel

Tutor

1.8years

M.Sc. Nsg (Psy. Nsg)

19

Ms. Sulekha

Kamble

Tutor

0.9years

B.Sc. Nursing

S.

No.

Photograph Name of the

Staff

Designa

tion

Years of

experience

Qualification

20

Mr.Deepak

Sethi

Asst.

Prof.

06years

M.Sc. Nsg

(Med. Surg. Nsg)

Visiting faculty

Sr

No

Name Qualification Designation

1. Dr. Nischal Rawal MBBS, DPM, MRC Consultant Psychiatrist

2. Dr. Jyoti Gaidu MBBS MD Associate Consultant

3. Dr. Samita Angane BHMS Lecturer

4. Dr. Rajendra Deshmukh BE Lecturer

5. Dr. Pooja Doshi MSc PhD Professor

6. Dr. Anjali Lampure MBBS Professor

7. Dr. Aniruddha Joshi MBBS, MD Professor

8. Mrs. Aparna Prabhudesai MA,BEd Lecturer

9. Dr. Vishwanath pujari MBBS MD, DNB Associate Professor

10. Mr. Hemant Khadilkar MSc IT, DCA Professor

11. Ms. BhavanaSamudra MSc Statistics Lecturer

12. Mrs. Devina Joshi MA BEd Lecturer

13. Mr. Mahendra Shete MA BEd Lecturer

14. MS. Sibi Manoj MSc Biochemistry Lecturer

15. Mr. Rahul Kedari PhD Professor

16. Dr. Rakesh Kakkar MBBS MD DCP Professor

17. Ms. Leena Jacob MSc Microbiology Lecturer

18. Mr. Sandeep Kakade MSc PhD Professor

19. Dr. Rakesh Kakkar MBBS MD DCP Professor

Infrastructure

General Infrastructure Details General Infrastructure Details

Administration Block Yes Maternal and Child Health

Laboratory

Yes

Academic Block Yes Nutrition Laboratory Yes

Other Blocks such as Toilet &

Passage

Yes Community Health Laboratory Yes

Library Yes Museum Yes

Lecture Theaters Yes Seminar/ Conference Hall/

AV Hall

Yes

Class Rooms Yes Sports Facilities Yes

Computer Laboratory Yes Recreational Facilities Yes

Nursing Foundation Laboratory Yes Cafeteria Yes

Hostel ( girls & boys) Yes Guest House Yes

Extra and Co-curricular activities

05th May 2015 - IAP Quiz: was organized by SCON in collaboration with Indian Academy of

Pediatrics where participants from five different Nursing colleges across Pune participated in a

group of four students each and Symbiosis College of Nursing Students Bagged the Second

Prize.

08th May 2015 - International nurse’s day celebration: organized by SCON on behalf of

Trained Nurses Association of India, Pune city Branch at Vishwabhavan Auditorium. Chief guest

of the event was Dr. Rajani Gupte, Hon. Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University,

Guest of Honour- Dr. Meeran Chadha borwankar, IPS, Director General of Police, Inspector

General of Prisons, Maharashtra, Brig. G P Rani, Brig, MNS, HQ, SC. SCON students & staff

members have received awards in the function.

15th Aug 2015- Fitness For Freedom Run: Total 50 students from SCON had participated in the

event. Ms. Neelam B.Sc. nursing first year, finished the race at 18th position in Elite Girls category.

Mr. Nithesh N ,Tutor, Participated in General Men Category and stood 07th . Col (Dr) Jayalakshmi

N (Retd), Prof. Dr. S G Joshi participated in Veteran Group category. Dr. Jayalakshmi secured

06th position.

09th Sep 2015 –Onam: SCON students along with Faculty members celebrated festival of onam

at SIMS, Kirkee with pomp and show followed by sumptuous ‘Sadhaya’ – Onam feast.

30th Sep & 01st October 2015- Outbound activity & Panache: Outbound activity was

organized at SIU Lavale and panache at vishwabhavan auditorium for fresher students.

Honourable Vice Chancellor, SIU, Dr. Rajani R Gupte was invited as the Chief Guest for the

event. SCON students and SCON staff participated in sports, talent show and Group dance event.

10th -11th October 2015 -International Relations Conference 2015: “Link West : India and

the Gulf “under the aegis of the Symbiosis International University (SIU), the Symbiosis School

of International Studies (SSIS) organized an International Relations Conference (IRC) . The

conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Hamid Ansari on

10 October 2015. SCON faculty members had attended the conference.

29th - 31st Oct 2015 -SNA, State level Biennial Conference: 20 students and two faculty

member had attended the Conference at Bel Air College of nursing, Panchgani. The students had

participated in various events like Poster Competition, Scientific Paper Presentation, Group

Dance, Health Education, Ms. SNA, Javellin Throw, Discuss Throw, 100mtr race, etc. Ms.

Dipika Gautam, 2nd year B.Sc. Nursing student was awarded as Ms. SNA, Maharashtra State.

Ms Dipika Gautam :Ms. SNA, Maharashtra State

7th November 2015 -Diwali celebration: International students of SCON had also participated

along with International students of SIU to celebrate Dipawali at Symbiosis SB Road campus.

The Celebration had Lighting of Diya's & spectacular fire work followed by Dinner.

20th -26th Nov 2015-SNA National level Biennial conference:: Ms. Dipika Gautam, 2nd year

B.Sc. Nursing & Ms. Gauranshi Kaur, 4th Year B.Sc. Nursing participated in SNA National level

Biennial conference at Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. Ms. Dipika Gautam reached till the final round

(Top-5) for Ms SNA at National Level.Ms. Gauranshi Kaur has received accolades from all for

her scientific paper presentation.

20th & 21st Nov 2015- Oxfam Trail-walker : 43 SCON students under the supervision of Mr.

Mangesh Jabade volunteered the third edition of Mumbai Oxfam Trailwalker

11th & 12th Dec 2015 -National Conference: Nursing department of Deenanath Mangeshkar

Hospital and Research Centre had organized two days National Level Conference on “Meeting

The Nursing Challenges in Obstetrics and Gynecology” . Five M.Sc. Nursing students from

SCON had attended the conference.

13th December 2015 -Alumni Meet : Alumni ,meet for the year 2015 was conducted at SCON

.The function was started by a small felicitation to the Alumni students by the junior students

followed by games and prize distribution. The students have shared their experience in symbiosis

and the life after symbiosis.

18th Dec 2015- Christmas Celebration: SNA unit of Symbiosis College of Nursing has

celebrated Christmas at Pool side AV Hall, SIMS Kirkee.Lt. Gen. Dr. M A. Tutakne had also

attended the function. The programmes involved several cultural activities presented by national

and international students. All the SCON students have actively participated in the event

12th Jan 2016- Yog Shivir : On occasion of the Rastriya Yuva Diwas, SIU has organized a Yoga

Shibir for staff and students of Symbiosis from 04.00 p.m to 06.00 p.m on Tuesday,12th January

2016 at SIU Campus, Lavale. The Yoga Shibir was conducted by Param Pujya Shri. Baba

Ramdevji. SCON students were among 6500 students, who participated in the event.

13th Jan 2016 New year celebration party : Lila girls, receipt of Lilapoonawa scholarship had

actively participated during new year celebration party at Lila Poonawala foundation .Ms. Sora

Gamter of B.Sc. second year was crowned as Ms. LILA GIRL 2016 among 2000 students .

17th Jan 2016 -Pulse Polio Programme: 47 Students of SCON had participated in the pulse

polio program, covered Pimpri Chinchwad area.

24th Jan 2016- All India Essay writing competition: Shri. Ramachandra mission had organized

All India Essay writing competition and four students from SCON have been selected for

excellent performance. SCON students received prizes during prize distribution ceremony which

was scheduled at Shri Ram Chandra Mission, Off Sinhgad Road, Nanded Village Pune.

25th Jan2016- Symbi Fit :The final round of Symbi Fit was organized at SIMS auditorium.

Mrs. Ranjana Chavan was crowned as Ms. Symbi Fit in Senior Women Category.Mr. Sangram

Chaugule, Ms. Deepika Chaudhary, Mr. Talwalkar, Mr. Mathur Agarwal, was the Guests for the

event.

02 Feb 2016- Lamp lighting ceremony: SCON had lamp lighting ceremony of VIII Batch of

B.Sc. Nursing students at Vishwabhavan Auditorium, SB road. Dr. Amita Phadnis, Managing

Director, ONP Healthcare Hospital, was the chief guest. Lt. Col Cissy Cruze (Retd), Director

Nursing Services, Ruby Hall Clinic & TGINE was the Guest of Honour.

Feb 2016- Community extension activity:

Skill development workshop for ANM/

LHV/ NM on high risk mothers &

neonates at PHC Mutha

Visit to Special friends at Sadhana village

ANC health check-up Clinic at PHC

Mutha

Deworming programme conducted at zilla

parishad school, Uravade

11th & 12th March -Conference - Hospicon 2016: 55 Students of Symbiosis College of Nursing

had attended Hospicon 2016 at IMA, Tilak Road organized by Sacheti Hospital management for

two days. SCON students bagged first prize in debate competition.

17th March 2016 -Mahila Melawa’ function: P.B.B.Sc. Nursing students who received

scholarship attended ‘Mahila Melawa’ function at Ishanya Foundation . All Ishanya foundation

aspirants have participated in various events like Bridal Makeup, Dance and Skit. Students of

SCON performed skit and bagged 1st prize.

Hostels

Well-equipped residential facilities with attached toilet and bath are available for boys and girls

student separately.

Health Care services

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 center is concerned about the

preventive, promotive and curative health of every individual under the banner of symbiosis, be it

a student or employee. The SCHC has a team of specialist doctors who conduct the (compulsory)

annual health checkup. Outpatient treatment is provided to the students by the medical officers of

SCHC. The center also arrange seminars and 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 may contact the SCHC.

The SCHC also provides an in-house, modern health and fitness center with a view to facilitate a

holistic development of mind and body for an all-round development of our students.

The Recreation & Wellness Center is all about a harmonious development through systematic, safe

and personalized activities carried out under the expertise of highly trained professionals. Training

facilities for strength, endurance, flexibility and cardio vascular fitness including Yoga and

Meditation which is provided in customized capsules suited to the unique requirements of the

student population in synchronization with their academic curriculum. The center thus provides

preventive, promotive and curative healthcare services with a view to ensure positive health to all

members of the Symbiosis family.

Placements

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