Nursing PG Admission 2012 at CMC

College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu has invited applications for admission to the following PG Nursing Courses of Academic Year 2012.

1. MSc Degree in Nursing
2. Post Basic BSc Nursing
3. Fellowships in Nursing
4. Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing

Eligibility for Admission
I. MSc Degree in Nursing (2 years)
Eligible for this programme is a candidate who
1. has completed BSc(N) / BSc Hons. / Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
2. has undergone a full time (regular stream not distance mode) programme in BSc (N) / BSc Hons / Post Basic BSc(N) in an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
3. has minimum one year of work experience from the date of registration as Nurse and Midwife after BSc Nursing (OR) after or prior to Post Basic BSc Nursing programme as on 30th April 2012 in any institution/hospital or as a full time Public Health Nurse.
4. possesses registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates). The male candidates who do not possess midwifery registration certificate will not be able to apply for MSc (N) in Obstetrics and Gynaecological / Community Health Nursing irrespective of their experience in the area.
5. is medically fit.

II. Post Basic BSc Nursing (2 years)
Eligible for this programme is a candidate who
1. is a Diplomate in Nursing after 12 years of schooling.
2. possesses registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates).
3. is medically fit.

III. Fellowships in Nursing (1 year)
A. Fellowship in Family Nurse Practice (FFNP)
B. Fellowship in Haematology Nursing
C. Fellowship in Respiratory Nursing
Eligible for this programme is a candidate who
1. has completed BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing Programme of The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai or any other University accepted as equivalent there to.
2. possesses registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates).
3. is a graduate nurse with a minimum of one year work experience as on 15th July 2012 in any clinical area in the hospital or in the community.
4. is applying for FFNP must be a Registered Nurse and Midwife
5. is medically fit.

IV. Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing (1 year)
Eligible for the programme is a candidate who:
1. has completed Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery / BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing graduate.
2. possesses registration certificate from the State Nursing Council for Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates).
3. is a staff nurse with one year work experience as on 15th July 2012 in any clinical area in the hospital or in the community.
4. is medically fit.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

a) MSc Nursing
Candidates who served for a minimum period of 2 years in a hospital or community of a sponsoring agency after completion of the course and training period of Basic BSc Nursing programme. For candidates applying for MSc Nursing after Post Basic BSc Nursing, their experience in a supporting mission hospital after their Diploma Nursing will be taken into consideration. These candidates have to enclose experience certificate from mission hospitals after their Diploma Nursing and Midwifery programme along with their application for sponsorship.

b) Post Basic BSc Nursing
Candidates who have served for a minimum period of 2 years in a hospital or community of a sponsoring agency after the completion of the course and training period of Diploma Nursing and Midwifery programme.

c) Fellowships in Nursing programmes
Candidates who have served for a minimum period of 2 years in a hospital or community of a sponsoring agency after completion of the course and training period of BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing programme.

d) Post Basic Diploma programmes in Nursing
Candidates who have served for a minimum period of 2 years in a hospital or community of a sponsoring agency after completion of the course and training period of Diploma Nursing and Midwifery or BSc Nursing programme.

Application Process:
Application forms for the programmes can be received on request to The Registrar, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore-632 004, Tamilnadu.
It can be obtained either by hand or post by sending the prescribed fee as crossed demand draft drawn in favour of CMC Vellore Association payable at State Bank of India, Vellore Town Branch code 1618.

Application fee:
MSc Degree in Nursing: Rs. 750/- ($ 100)
Post Basic BSc Nursing: Rs. 750/- ($ 100)
Fellowships in Nursing: Rs. 750/- ($ 100)
Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing: Rs. 300/- ($ 60)

Registration fee:
MSc Degree in Nursing: Rs. 600/- ($ 100)
Post Basic BSc Nursing: Rs. 500/- ($ 75)
Fellowships in Nursing: Rs. 500/- ($ 70)
Post Basic Diploma Programmes in Nursing: Rs. 300/- ($ 60)

Candidates must enclose the following:
1. Demand draft for the registration fee (and the application fee if applied online) drawn in favour of CMC VELLORE ASSOCIATION payable at the State Bank of India, Vellore Town, code 1618.
2. Copies of Nursing certificates - Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates) / BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing.
3. Registration certificates from the State Nursing Council for Nursing & Midwifery / alternate course (applicable to male candidates). Registration certificate for additional qualification (for those who completed Post Basic BSc Nursing)
4. Experience certificates after Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery / BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing till date.
5. Mark lists of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery / BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing
6. Transcript of Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery / BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing
7. Certificate indicating the Date of Birth (if not stated in the 10th / 12th mark sheet)
8. General education qualification certificates (10th & 12th)
9. Current medical fitness certificate
10. Merit certificates (if the candidate is a best outgoing student, a certificate from the institution indicating the same should be enclosed, refer Annexure IV)
11. Community certificate from the Government Authority
12. Baptism certificate / Confirmation certificate - if Christian
13. Sponsorship obligation completion certificate (if applicable)
14. No objection certificate from the latest employer
15. Certificate for serving in needy areas
16. Two self addressed long envelopes (9' x 4') with Rs.5/- stamp affixed

Entrance Examination
All eligible candidates are required to undertake a written examination (multiple choice questions) on 26th November 2011. The examination will be conducted in the following cities - Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pudhucherry, Trivandrum and Vellore

Important Dates:

• Last date for issuing application forms by post: 15 October 2011
• Last date for issuing application forms through CMC counter: 22 October 2011
• Last date for receipt of completed application forms: 22 October 2011
• Last date for receipt of sponsorship forms: November 2011
• Entrance examination: 26 November 2011

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