Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandals College of Nursing, Barshi

Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's College of Nursing, Barshi, is a well-known nursing education institution. This co-educational institute under a 54-acre campus is an affiliated college approved by the Indian Nursing Council.

With a total enrolment of 291 students and faculty strength of 5, this has offered 3 full-time nursing courses at the 2 degree levels since its establishment in 2005, located in Shivaji Nagar, Solapur, Maharashtra. This commitment to nursing education at the institute can be gauged from the special programs in its curriculum, which include B.

Sc Nursing, General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), and Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery ( ANM ). Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's College of Nursing is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The college has a number of facilities aimed at enriching the learning experience of its students. Of those, the central one is a well-furnished library with 1,335 titles, 242 journals, and 30 CDs.

The library's referral section is especially laudable, with its diversified stock of dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, and atlases. Departmental laboratories form another significant resource for students engaged in practical nursing education. The health centre makes available facilities for first-aid on campus, while the auditorium exists for the conduct of various programs and seminars.

There is also a canteen that caters to staff and students of the college. The infrastructure in terms of information technology is in tune with the latest modes of learning, and sports facilities ensure physical well-being. The classrooms are well equipped to provide an appropriate learning environment, and a dynamic alumni association helps in keeping in touch with the able-bodied past graduates.

Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's College of Nursing offers three full-time courses that cater to different needs of nursing education. A total student intake of 291 is allowed at this institute in all its courses. The BSc Nursing program extended over four years has the highest intake, with 50 seats. The two-year ANM course has 30 seats, and the three-year GNM program has 20 students.

All programs are oriented to deliver fully fledged theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the profession of nursing. The admission process in Shri Shivaji Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's College of Nursing is aimed at selecting dedicated and capable students for different programmes in nursing.

Since nursing is a vital healthcare profession, the institute may consider academic performance in the concerned subjects and entrance tests or interviews while admitting students. Students at their end are advised to prepare and keep notice of any announcements issued time to time regarding admission.