Vijaya College of Nursing, Dhanalakshmi Puram

Vijaya College of Nursing, Nellore, is established in the year 2004. It is a reputed college situated at Vissa Vavilettipadu, Dhanalakshmipuram. It is a co-education institute running on its 3 acres of the vast area. Besides these, the college is affiliated with Andhra Pradesh and is also approved by the Indian Nursing Council.

With a student enrolment of 272 and a faculty strength of 31, the college maintains a positive student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring personalised care and quality education. The institution supports a varied range of facilities for enhancing the teaching-learning experience and all-round development.

The knowledge resource in the form of a well-stocked library boasts huge reserves of nursing literature in varied formats. Along with theoretical knowledge, students receive practical training. They also have labs in their departments where students carry out their work and learn under controlled conditions.

In an emergency medical situation, a health centre with first aid facilities, along with academics, is also provided for on-campus treatment. The importance of physical well-being is also given here: for this, they provide sports facilities and a gym. Holding of events and seminars etc. are also a part of the academic atmosphere of the institution through an auditorium.

The institution has separate hostels for boys and girls to make them feel comfortable during their stay. There is also a canteen that provides healthy food to staff and students, and guest rooms for visiting faculty members and relatives. Vijaya College of Nursing offers a comprehensive range of nursing programmes, covering all the stages in nursing education.

The college offers 7 courses across 3 degree levels, both undergraduate and postgraduate. One of the flagship programmes this college offers is B. Sc Nursing. It is a 4-year full-time course offered with an enrolment of 50 students. M.

Sc Nursing courses are also offered at this college in Community Health Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, as well as Paediatric Nursing, each with an enrolment capacity of 5 students. The 2-year Post Basic B. Sc Nursing programme accommodates 30 students, while the General Nursing and Midwifery course, also spread over a period of 4 years, has an intake of 30 students.

All programmes are offered in full-time mode to ensure intense and focused learning. Course Name Total Number of Seats B. Sc Nursing 50 GNM 30 Post Basic B. Sc Nursing 30 M. Sc Community Health Nursing 5 M. Sc Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing 5 M. Sc Medical Surgical Nursing 5 M.

Sc Paediatric Nursing 5 To have a student admitted at Vijaya College of Nursing mean, the candidate is dedicated, responsible, and serious about taking forward her career.