Nursing Community
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About
The Meghalaya Nursing Council was established in May 4th 1992 by the Government of the State constituted under the law No.L.L.(B) 63/91/34. It shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and shall by the said name sue or be sued.
The first council was nominated by Government with different members representing various constituencies under section 4 (1) of the act, all together consisting 14 members. The council is an Autonomous Statutory Registration body for qualified Nurses and ANMs.
Meghalaya Nursing Council believes that basic Nursing Course is a formal educational preparation which should be based on sound principles.
Function and Services
Functions of Council
Functions of Council
- Register person qualified to practice as Nurses and to grant certificate of Registration.
- Recognise Schools and colleges of Nursing in the State.
- Hold and conduct Examination of Nursing schools in the state.
- Arrange periodical inspection of all Schools and Colleges of Nursing.
- Tender advice on training and maintenance of standard by the Schools and Colleges of Nursing.
- Make regulations for the conduct, practice and professional ethics for the Nurses.
- De-recognise Schools and Colleges of Nursing in the state when the training standards have fallen short of the requirement.
Contact Details
Nursing Courses offered
Nursing Programs
| Nursing Programs | Training Duration | Examination | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife | 2 years | Nursing Examination Board | R.ANM |
| General Nursing & Midwifery | 3 and 1/2 years 3 years from 2015-2016 | Nursing Examination Board | R.N & R.M |
| B. Sc (Basic) | 4 years | University | R.N & R.M |
| B.Sc (Post Basic) | Regular: 2 yrs Distance: 3 yrs | University | Additional Qualification |
| M. Sc. | 2 years | University | Additional Qualification |
| M. Phil | 1 year (Full time) 2 years (part time) | University | Additional Qualification |
| Ph D | 3-5 years | University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Cardio Thoracic Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Neurology Nursing. | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery Nursing. | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Emergency & Disaster Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Ortho and Rehabilitation Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Geriatric Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Neonatal Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Haematology Nursing-Residency Programme | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing – Residency Programme | 1 year | State Nursing Council/ University | Additional Qualification |
| Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care | 2 years | University | Additional Qualification |