10 Best Nursing College in Pokhara

Pokhara is one of the most popular city for higher education. students who are interested to study higher education in Nepal, Pokhara is provide best opportunities for your higher studies.

There are many Nursing colleges available in Pokhara including Gandaki medical college, Pokhara University School of Health and allied Sciences, Manipal College of Medical Sciences and Padam Nursing Home, Pokhara Nursing Campus. We have listed top Nusring College including Government and private college.

1. Pokhara Nursing Campus

Pokhara Nursing Campus was established in 2039 B.S. (1982). At first it ran CMA programme in 2040 B.S. (1983) and subsequently PCL Nursing Programme in 2041 B.S. (1984). Pokhara Nursing Campus is situated opposite the Western Regional Hospital,Ramghat-12 as an educational institute to educate young Nepalese women and men entering the field of nursing. Pokhara Campus since its inception has grown into an independent institution of higher education and is constituent campus under the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine (TU, IOM).

Pokhara Campus has served as a model institute of higher learning for nursing education in western Nepal, influencing health care by developing conceptual, problem solving and leadership skills among nurses who demonstrate quality nursing care wherever they serve.

which is 10-15 minutes walk from the main market of Pokhara town.The campus uses the hospital and community for its practical courses.Besides the hospital, there is one well-equipped regional laboratory within the premises of hospital of and Western Regional Tuberculosis Centre.

Ramghat-12 as an educational institute to educate young Nepalese women and men entering the field of nursing.Pokhara Campus since its inception has grown into an independent institution of higher education and is constituent campus under the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine (TU, IOM).

#Mission:
The mission of Pokhara Campus is to promote health and wellbeing of the people through excellence in education, practice and research in nursing.

#Vision:
The campus strongly holds the philosophy based on the values of equality, integrity, cultural sensitivity and humanity. The nursing profession and nurses’ care for the clients has been focused on the International Council of Nurses, Code of Ethics.
Goal of the Institution:
To produce quality human resource in nursing through quality nursing education

#Offering Courses:
1.B.Sc Nursing - Tribhuvan University | Available seats - 20

2.Bachelor of Nursing (BN) - Tribhuvan University | Available seats - 35

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) program of Tribhuvan University, prepares nurses for carrying out the role of care provider, manager, educator and researcher.

It is a three -year academic program having four major tracks.

#Currently there are four specialization areas in Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNS):

BNS Community Health Nursing-3yrs
BNS Adult Health Nursing-3yrs
BNS Child Health Nursing-3yrs
BNS Psychiatric Nursing -3yrs

#Eligibility:

Candidates having passed and secured fifty percent mark (50%) in the PCL Nursing and have one years of work experiences after registration in Nepal Nursing Council.
Passing of entrance examination conducted by Tribhuvan University.

3.PCL Nursing - Tribhuvan University | Available seats - 45

Certificate of Proficiency Certificate (PCL) in Nursing Program 1999AD by Council of Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) (2056 BS). However, with the permission of Tribhuvan University (TU), Institute of Medicine (IOM) to provide vertical and horizontal access to PCL nursing graduates, CTEVT,TU started using IOM course for nursing. Along with health change as well as the Government of Nepal’s health policy, CTEVT worked to respond to these needs; As a result, CTEVT has developed a curriculum for PCL Nursing in 2013. PCL is a well-known and popular subject within the nursing profession. The nursing profession is contributing to the overall development of health in the world and is also creating paid employment and self-employment opportunities in the public and private sectors. This course is designed to meet the demand of such a workforce to contribute to the national economic development of Nepal by producing a medium level technical nursing workforce equipped with knowledge and skills related to the field of nursing. The knowledge and skills included in this course are helping to meet individual needs as well as national needs in the field of nursing profession.

The Government of Nepal has adopted a national policy to achieve "health beyond 2000 AD" through the primary health care approach. As a result, CTEVT was mandated to produce medium level trained manpower through CTEVT as well as CTEVT affiliated organizations. In the process of curriculum development, the Government of Nepal has supported the concept of gerontology care. Because PCL nursing graduates are major service providers; The Department of Health has suggested that these emerging health problems be included in the curriculum. As psychiatric nursing theory and clinical hours have increased, so has a new subject called Basic Science Applied in Nursing, which includes biochemistry (microbiology, parasitology and virology) and pharmacology. Parts of Oncology Nursing have also been added to the curriculum. The course is conducted in both theoretical and practical.

This course is based on the employment performance requirements of staff nurses at different levels of Nepal's healthcare system. Therefore, this course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes among graduates to demonstrate nursing professional practice. In total three years; The first year course focuses on basic nursing care in hospitals and communities: foundation nursing practices; The second year course focuses on the prevention, encouragement of therapeutic nursing care of sick adults and the elderly and the mentally ill. Similarly, the third year curriculum includes pediatrics, midwifery and gynecology as well as leadership and management.

#Eligibility:

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 2nd division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
SEE passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.
Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on merit basis

#Curricular structure:

First Year : Second Year:

Fundamental of Nursing (T) -Medical and Surgical I (T)

Fundamental of Nursing (P) -Medical and Surgical I (P)

Community Health Nursing I (T) -Medical and Surgical II (T)

Community Health Nursing I (P) -Medical and Surgical II (P)

Anatomy and Physiology -Geriatric Nursing (T)

Basic Science Applied to Nursing -Geriatric Nursing (P)

-Pharmacology -Mental health and behaviors nursing (T)

-Biochemistry -Behavior health

-Microbiology -Mental health

English -Mental health and behaviors nursing (P)

Nepali -Community Health Nursing II (T)

-Community Health Nursing II (P)

-Social science

Third Year:

Midwifery Nursing I (T)

Midwifery Nursing I (P)

Midwifery Nursing II (T)

Midwifery Nursing II (P)

Midwifery Nursing III (T)

Midwifery Nursing III (P)

Gynecology Nursing (T)

Gynecology Nursing (P)

Child health nursing (T)

Child health nursing (P)

Leadership and Management (T)

Leadership and Management (P)

2.Gandaki Medical College

Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre (P) Ltd. (GMC) is a health education institution located in Kaski district, Nepal. It deals with as national priority industry for a medical college and teaching hospital. The project is founded on its own land and is purely Nepalese ownership.

The college owns about 204 ropanis of land which satisfy the mandatory requisites of the affiliating university and the professional council. The arrangement of infrastructures is made in compliance with the “Guidelines and Infrastructure Directions for Establishment and Operation of Private and Non-Government Health Institutions, 2070” published by Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal.The college will provide free tuition fees to ten (10%) percent of students nominated by Nepal Government. Gandaki Medical College proposes 900 bedded teaching hospital with all activity of clinical and medical facilities, thus providing excellent health care amenities. Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd with 550 bed capacity located in Prithivi Chowk of Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan City-9. Additional 200 bed will be added within this year.

#Eductional Goal:

To provide world class medical education to the students from different parts of the world

#Health Care Goal:

To provide excellent health care to the people of Nepal and adjoining areas of India at an affordable cost

#Research Goal:

To do research in medical field in order to improve health care delivery system of various disease

#Mission:

Be the leading medical college of Nepal and the most patronized health care facility by all sections of society, especially of the western development region. This is possible due to the core qualities of our company.

Visionary leadership
Committed and competent staff
State of the art technology
Integrity in adherence to regulatory standards
Exemplary corporate governance

Our leadership has visions beyond present state.

This will promote health, education and tourism for Pokhara and thus encompass all the priority sectors of this country and region.

#Vision:

Educating physicians is in-training on proficient, qualified and compassionate practice of medicine and the advancement of knowledge about disease, its prevention and treatment as a lifelong educational process. Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital (GMCTHRC) provides an acute phase of this education. GMCTH maintains the theory of imparting quality education in the field of medicine based on a combination of humanized needs blended with undistorted international standards and the most advanced medical practices of the modern age. With respect to the fulfillment of its objectives, the college is committed to achieve the following vision:

Serve as a comprehensive education resource by providing quality educational programs to match the best available in this arena.
Prepare its students for the graduate/postgraduate medical and paramedical degrees whereby they will be well groomed and equipped in all aspects of health care to enter the next phase of their professional education.
Increase substantially the number of physicians from the underrepresented groups. ie. minorities and women. Institute’s research endeavors are aimed at contributing to development of new health related knowledge in a variety of areas including preventive and health

4.maintenance approaches.

Normal growth, function and development
The nature of diseases
Diagnostic techniques
Therapeutic strategies
Rehabilitative methods
Efficient, cost-effective health service delivery system
Health problems of urban and industrialized communities
Educational methodologies for professionals and consumers
Recruitment, motivation and retention techniques for underrepresented minority student.

Offering Coures:

1. Bachelor of Nursing (BN) - Tribhuvan University | Available seats - 25 | Fee - Rs.5,00,950

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) program of Tribhuvan University, prepares nurses for carrying out the role of care provider, manager, educator and researcher.

It is a three -year academic program having four major tracks.

Currently there are four specialization areas in Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNS):

BNS Community Health Nursing-3yrs
BNS Adult Health Nursing-3yrs
BNS Child Health Nursing-3yrs
BNS Psychiatric Nursing -3yrs

#Eligibility:

Candidates having passed and secured fifty percent mark (50%) in the PCL Nursing and have one years of work experiences after registration in Nepal Nursing Council.

Passing of entrance examination conducted by Tribhuvan University.

#Entrance examination paper:

The entrance examination will consist of a single paper with 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) on
Nursing Problem solving (50),
Nursing core subjects (50).
One mark is allocated to each MCQ. Each MCQ will have four options, of which the most appropriate answer is to be answered. There is no system of negative marking.
The full marks of the paper will be 100 and the duration of examination will be 2 hours. The pass marks is 50% (fifty per cent)

2. B.Sc Nursing - Tribhuvan University | Available seats - 30 | Fee - Rs.7,48,630

B. Sc. Nursing Program- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - (4 yrs)

It is a four-year program that aims at preparing middle level nursing graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitude competencies required for them to function as efficient care providers, teachers, and middle level managers in the hospital as well as community settings.

The objective of the Generic B.Sc. Nursing program is to prepare academically sound graduate nurses who are competent to carry out the role of care provider, manager, teacher and researcher in nursing areas.

Eligibility:

Candidates, who have passed 10+2 or I. Sc. exams with English as the compulsory subject and Biology as one of the major Science subjects from the recognized educational institutions by Tribhuvan University are eligible to apply for the common entrance examination in Institute of medicine. Students who have scored 50% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply.

#Curricular structure:

First Year: Second Year:

Integrated Health Sciences I Theory(BSN1) -Adult Nursing I Theory (BSN9)

Integrated Health Sciences II Theory(BSN2) -Adult Nursing II Theory (BSN10)

Integrated Health Sciences Practical(BSN3) -Geriatric Nursing Theory (BSN11)

Fundamentals of Nursing Theory (BSN4) -Adult & Geriatric Nursing Practical (BSN12)

Fundamentals of Nursing Practical (BSN5) -Psychiatric Nursing Theory (BSN13)

Community Health Nursing Theory (BSN6) -Psychiatric Nursing Practical (BSN14)

Community Health Nursing Practical (BSN7) -Nursing Concepts Theory (BSN15)

Nutrition & Diet Therapy Theory (BSN8) -Social & Behavioural Science Theory (BSN16)

Third Year: Fourth Year:

Midwifery I Theory (BSN17) -Management and Health Economics (BSN 25)

Midwifery I Practical (BSN18) -Management Practicum (BSN 26)

Midwifery II Theory (BSN19) -Educational Science (BSN 27)

Midwifery II Practical (BSN20) -Research and Biostatistics (BSN 29)

Child Health Nursing Theory (BSN21) -Research Practicum (BSN 30)

Child Health Nursing Practical (BSN22)

Family and Reproductive Health Nursing

Theory (BSN23)

Family and Reproductive Health Nursing

Practical (BSN24)

3.Manipal College of Medical Sciences

MCOMS has two locations in Pokhara. The basic sciences campus is located at Deep Heights, and 1st and 2nd year courses are taught there. The administrative block is also located at Deep Heights. The clinical campus with the teaching hospital, is located at Phulbari, Pokhara, overlooking the Annapurna mountain range.

Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara opened in 1994 with an MBBS Degree programme. The 700-bed Manipal Teaching Hospital (MTH), Pokhara was inaugurated in 1998. The college and hospital have been set up with the modern facilities for medical education and health care.Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS), Pokhara is affiliated to Kathmandu University. The College is the result of collaboration between the Manipal Group and the Government of Nepal.

#MCOMS Highlights:

An invigorating setting drawing inspiration from the lofty Himalayas
Modern campus with all conveniences
State of the art teaching aids and well equipped labs
Disciplined and highly motivated students excelling in academics and co-curricular activities.
Cross cultural exposure through students from different countries
Faculty with a high degree of professionalism, commitment and an ability to innovate and motivate
A curriculum that is programmed for holistic development with emphasis on positive attitudes
Innovative teaching and learning methods to generate interest and raise levels of self confidence
Well developed systems of continuous academic evaluation and guidance
Competent and responsive administration

#Offering Coures:

1. PCL Nursing - CTEVT | Available seats - 40 | Fee - Rs.3,96,360

This course is designed to meet the demand of such a workforce to contribute to the national economic development of Nepal by producing a medium level technical nursing workforce equipped with knowledge and skills related to the field of nursing. The knowledge and skills included in this course are helping to meet individual needs as well as national needs in the field of nursing profession.

#Aims:

The program aims to produce a middle level nursing work force who is independent and competent to assume the responsibility to carry out the function of preventive, primitive, curative, rehabilitative and holistic care of an individual/group at hospital and in community settings.

#Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to:
Utilize a sound knowledge base in giving care to well and sick individuals, families and communities.
Implement preventive and therapeutic measures directed toward promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.
Utilize communication skills effectively while communicating with individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
Apply the nursing process in providing and improving health care.
Assume leadership role for planning and improving health care.
Guide and supervise individuals, families and groups including health care workers.
Collaborate with multi-sectorial groups to develop a healthful environment, including safe drinking water, environmental sanitation and other comprehensive approaches in the community.
Mobilize the community people to participate in the activities of the village health post.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and respect for cultural values and health practices in working to meet needs and solve problems.
Continue to seek new knowledge for personal and professional growth.
Seek new knowledge and skill continuously for personal and professional growth.

#Eligibility:

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 2nd division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
SEE passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.
Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on merit basis

#Curricular structure:

First Year : Second Year:

Fundamental of Nursing (T) -Medical and Surgical I (T)

Fundamental of Nursing (P) -Medical and Surgical I (P)

Community Health Nursing I (T) -Medical and Surgical II (T)

Community Health Nursing I (P) -Medical and Surgical II (P)

Anatomy and Physiology -Geriatric Nursing (T)

Basic Science Applied to Nursing -Geriatric Nursing (P)

-Pharmacology -Mental health and behaviors nursing (T)

-Biochemistry -Behavior health

-Microbiology -Mental health

English -Mental health and behaviors nursing (P)

Nepali -Community Health Nursing II (T)

-Community Health Nursing II (P)

-Social science

Third Year:

Midwifery Nursing I (T)

Midwifery Nursing I (P)

Midwifery Nursing II (T)

Midwifery Nursing II (P)

Midwifery Nursing III (T)

Midwifery Nursing III (P)

Gynecology Nursing (T)

Gynecology Nursing (P)

Child health nursing (T)

Child health nursing (P)

Leadership and Management (T)

Leadership and Management (P)

4.Charak Hospital Nursing College

Charak Hospital Nursing College is affiliated with CTEVT and offers Staff Nurse program. The college is located in Pokhara, Kaski. It also offers B.Sc Nursing and Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing program in affiliation with Purbanchal University. The college aims to create an open learning environment with a motive of 'A College Dedicated to Academic Excellence and Professional Competency'.

It is one of the oldest nursing colleges in running Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL), Bachelor of Nursing (BN)and Bachelor in Science in Nursing (Bsc in Nursing)programme. It has been providing quality nursing education to produce skilled nursing professionals since many years.

#Offering Courses:

1.Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing - Purbanchal University | Available seats - 20

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing aims to prepare professional nurses with the highest possible technical and managerial competence in respective levels of health programs including problem identification, planning, implementation, training, health education, evaluation and research.

Such graduates can serve in various types of positions at national, regional, zonal, district and international level. In general, the B.Sc. Nursing graduates should be able to carry out the responsibilities of various health institutions as a nursing officer/Faculty/basic level researcher and direct care provider.

#Curricular structure:

First Year : Second Year:

Anatomy / Physiology -Nursing concept & Theories

Biochemistry -Adult Health Nursing-I

Microbiology / Parasitology -Adult Health Nursing-II

Patho-physiology -Mental Health Nursing

Pharmacology -Community Health Nursing-II

Nutrition & Dietetics -Medical Sociology / Anthropology

Foundation of Nursing

Community Health Nursing-I

Applied Computer Technology

Third Year : Fourth Year:

Child Health Nursing -Research & Bio-statistics

Obstetrical ( Midwifery) Nursing-I -Educational Science

Obstetrical ( Midwifery) Nursing-II -Leadership Management

Community Health Nursing-III -Advance Nursing Practice

Basic Epidemiology

2.PCL Nursing - CTEVT | Available seats - 40 | Fee - 396360

3.Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN) - Purbanchal University | Available seats - 40

The Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBN) program aims to prepare professional nurse health specialists either in Midwifery, Hospital or Community nursing sectors with the utmost technical, academicals and managerial competence in respective field of specialization.

Such specialists are needed in various governmental or non-governmental health agencies, communities, hospitals, schools and academic institutions.

#Curricular structure:

First Year Second Year

Behavioral Science in Health -Leadership and Management
Applied Basic Science (A) -Research and Bio-statistics in Nursing
Applied Basic Science (B) -Community Health Nursing
Educational Science in Nursing -Midwifery Nursing
Community Health Nursing -Hospital Nursing
Midwifery Nursing -Computer Application in Health Sciences.
Theories and principle of Nursing
Adult Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing

5.Fewa City Institute of Medical Science

Fewa City Institute of Medical Science is located in Nagdhunga, Pokhara. With affiliation from CTEVT, it is running PCL Nursing program.

#Mission:

To be a “heart of quality” in the field of training and isto address the national and ultimately the rural problem of the need of the skilled human resources, particular in the areas of health, throughout human resources development program.

#Goal/ Objectives:

Utilize sound knowledge in planning and providing cate to the clients
Carry out preventive, promotive and therapeutic nursing measures skillfully
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups in variety of settings.
Utlize nursing process for providing comprehensive and individualized nursing care to the clients and family

#Offering Courses:

1.PCL Nursing - CTEVT | Available seats - 40 | Fee - 396360

#Eligibility:

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 2nd division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
SEE passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.
Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on merit basis

#Curricular structure:

First Year : Second Year:

Fundamental of Nursing (T) -Medical and Surgical I (T)

Fundamental of Nursing (P) -Medical and Surgical I (P)

Community Health Nursing I (T) -Medical and Surgical II (T)

Community Health Nursing I (P) -Medical and Surgical II (P)

Anatomy and Physiology -Geriatric Nursing (T)

Basic Science Applied to Nursing -Geriatric Nursing (P)

-Pharmacology -Mental health and behaviors nursing (T)

-Biochemistry -Behavior health

-Microbiology -Mental health

English -Mental health and behaviors nursing (P)

Nepali -Community Health Nursing II (T)

-Community Health Nursing II (P)

-Social science

Third Year:

Midwifery Nursing I (T)

Midwifery Nursing I (P)

Midwifery Nursing II (T)

Midwifery Nursing II (P)

Midwifery Nursing III (T)

Midwifery Nursing III (P)

Gynecology Nursing (T)

Gynecology Nursing (P)

Child health nursing (T)

Child health nursing (P)

Leadership and Management (T)

Leadership and Management (P)

6.Fishtail Nursing College

Fishtail Nursing College was established with the joint effort of Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) and Fishtail Hospital and Research Center. It is being managed by a group of people committed to build a sound, efficient and productive academic institution for quality education in the sector of health. We are currently running 3 years Proficiency Certificate Level Nursing program and planning to run the Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing in the near future.

Students at Fishtail Hospital and Research Center are exposed in various clinical settings and provide direct care services to the patients in our own hospital at the center of Pokhara Valley.

#Offering Courses:

1. PCL Nursing - CTEVT | Available seats - 40 | Fee - 396360

The Department of Health has suggested that these emerging health problems be included in the curriculum. As psychiatric nursing theory and clinical hours have increased, so has a new subject called Basic Science Applied in Nursing, which includes biochemistry (microbiology, parasitology and virology) and pharmacology. Parts of Oncology Nursing have also been added to the curriculum. The course is conducted in both theoretical and practical.

#Eligibility:

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 2nd division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
SEE passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.
Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on merit basis

#Curricular structure:

First Year : Second Year:

Fundamental of Nursing (T) -Medical and Surgical I (T)

Fundamental of Nursing (P) -Medical and Surgical I (P)

Community Health Nursing I (T) -Medical and Surgical II (T)

Community Health Nursing I (P) -Medical and Surgical II (P)

Anatomy and Physiology -Geriatric Nursing (T)

Basic Science Applied to Nursing -Geriatric Nursing (P)

-Pharmacology -Mental health and behaviors nursing (T)

-Biochemistry -Behavior health

-Microbiology -Mental health

English -Mental health and behaviors nursing (P)

Nepali -Community Health Nursing II (T)

-Community Health Nursing II (P)

-Social science

Third Year:

Midwifery Nursing I (T)

Midwifery Nursing I (P)

Midwifery Nursing II (T)

Midwifery Nursing II (P)

Midwifery Nursing III (T)

Midwifery Nursing III (P)

Gynecology Nursing (T)

Gynecology Nursing (P)

Child health nursing (T)

Child health nursing (P)

Leadership and Management (T)

Leadership and Management (P)

7.Novel Academy

NOVEL ACADEMY was officially registered as Novel Academy Kaski (P) Ltd. with Nepal Government Company Registrar Office as an academic cum consultancy institution on December 2, 2002. Novel Academy is accredited with the University of Cambridge International Examinations, UK, the British Council, Nepal, and Ministry of Education and Sports, Nepal to offer University of Cambridge International GCE AS and A Level courses in Pokhara.

Novel Academy has its own premises (previously known as Hotel Chautari) in the New Road. The newly acquired premises of Novel Academy lies in the heart of the city of Pokhara. It is ideally located in a quiet and peaceful environment and it is spacious enough to carry out curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities.The Academy is committed to excel with the vision of providing future dynamic managers, dedicated and devoted health professionals, entrepreneurs and highly competent marketable commodity for both national and international arena of prosperity.The academy has its own premises in the New Road, the heart of the city of Pokhara. It is ideally located in a quiet and peaceful environment and it is spacious enough to carry out curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities.

The Academy aims to encourage students to be confident and competent in the modern world, with vast changes in the economic, social and organizational challenges that are rapidly happening daily across all borders of the world. It believes that high academic standards, along with knowledge gained, will enhance a student holistically and make her/him a marketable commodity in the world of work in the future.

#Vision:

The vision of Novel Academy is to become the first choice learning institute for education in management, healthcare, health management and other allied sciences. It envisions to focus on graduate University courses in healthcare, healthcare management and other related disciplines.

#Mission:

The mission of Novel Academy is to be leading college of Nepal appreciated by all section of society, specially of the Western Development region.

#Core Qualities:

Visionary Leadership
Committed and Competent staff
State of art technology
Integrity of adherence to regulatory standards
Exemplary corporate governance

#Offering Courses:

1. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing - Purbanchal University

2. Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN) - Purbanchal University | Available seats - 40

Such specialists are needed in various governmental or non-governmental health agencies, communities, hospitals, schools and academic institutions.

#Objectives of the program:

The general objective of the PBN program is to produce competent graduates with advanced knowledge positive attitude and practical skills necessary to deliver high quality health services needed for the country. Specifically, the program entails the following general objectives:
Provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in nursing science covering Primary Health Care for nursing graduates.
Develop skills in measurement, design, analysis and evaluation for applied nursing sciences, health system research and management.
Equip nursing specialists with communication and group organization skills for promoting community participation in health and development activities ultimately leading to the individual and community self-reliance in health services and improvement in health status.
Enable nursing health professionals to deal with the existing realities in health management issues, concerns and problems
Foster positive attitudes of health professionals to encourage them for providing more accessible, equitable nursing services for disadvantaged groups and communities.
Develop the leadership capabilities of nursing professionals in the management of nursing services at various levels health programs.
Enhance the vocational competence of nursing professionals through advanced education in health strategies, health promotion and health programming.
Strengthen educational capabilities of nursing professionals to deal with teaching learning process at various academic institutions.

8.Padma Nursing Home School of Nursing

Padma Nursing Home School of Nursing is affiliated with CTEVT and offers PCL Nursing program. Total number of available seats for enrollment is 40. It is located in New-road -8,Chipledunga, Pokhara Municipality, Kaski.Padma Nursing Home (P) Ltd is a 50 beds hospital which was established in 2052 B.S in order to provide easily, cheaply and qualitative health care facilities and services to people of Pokhara as well as whole western development region of Nepal. According to the rules & regulation and fulfillment of all the basic requirement, policy& manual, infrastructure and guidelines of private or nongovernmental health organization by the precious leading social worker and consultant Dr. Kumar Samser Rana has been established .

The establishment of such Nursing Home by private sector in that situation is a great pleasure to us and the people of this area. (At the starting there were only 20 beds, now it has extended to fifty beds). It is the first private health institute of this region, which is providing moderate, reliable and quality services by the help of consultant and reputed doctors of this region. In this nursing home including OPD services, indoor services (CCU, Medical, Surgical) 24 hours emergency service with ambulance, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Echocardiography, ECG , EEG,TMT, Halter, Monitor, advanced Laboratory, Physiotherapy Pharmacy and all the services are available. Here are also facilities of canteen, safe drinking water with euro guard as well as advance communication system. Some times it's providing "Free Health Camp" in the remote area of this region and it also create a poor patient help funds for all the poor and disable patients . It has newly established PCL level nursing collage to produce the quality and qualified nursing staff in these sectors. Recent in there are 24 share holders & 90 staff working in this institutions.

#Offering Courses:

1. PCL Nursing - CTEVT | Available seats - 40

#Eligibility:

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 2nd division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
SEE passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.
Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on merit basis

#Job prospects:

The graduates will be eligible for the position equivalent to Non-gazetted 1st class (technical) as Staff Nurse or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal. The graduate will be eligible for registration/take examination with the related Council in the grade as provisioned in the related Council Act (if any).
The graduates are eligible to go for Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent Course as per university rule.

9.Pokhara Technical Health Multipurpose Institutes

Pokhara Technical Health Multipurpose Institute is located in Gaudako mukha 13, Pokhara. With affiliation from CTEVT it is currently offering Health Assistant and Staff Nurse program.Pokhara Technical Health Multipurpose Institute Pokhara 21 Kaski came into existence in 2059 B.S. It is the result of conscientious efforts by the elite, eminent professionals, academic well wishers of the region. It is affiliated to CTEVT and recognized by Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC) and Nepal Nursing Council(NNC). Tranquil educational environment experienced administrators, highly dedicated faculty members, skillful staff, adequate facilities have established it as a model technical health college not only in Western Development Region but also all over the country . PCL in General Medicine(H.A.) and PCL in Nursing(Staff Nurse) are the two programmes run by the Institute.

#Mission:

To educate and provide quality general health and nursing care human resource to meet the requirement of above mentioned health care services in Nepal and abroad.

#Vision:

All Nepali who are interested in the field of general health and nursing care should have access to quality general health and nursing education and training.

#Objectives:

To help the MOH in health sector by producing technical Nursing/HA manpower.
Develop the practical skill of the students through sufficient learning experience in the related field.
To emphasize and encourage the people for the technical education in other discipline in future.
To help people lead a better life through quality and advance health technical education.
To empower the Nurses/ HA by developing capacity of critical decisions making power with regards to health of the people and responds to the need of the communities and the country.
To establish a sustainable and autonomous health institution and contribute to social welfare to promote public health through better medicines.

#Offering Courses:

1. PCL Nursing - CTEVT | Available seats - 40 | Fee - 475000/-

#Eligibility:

School Leaving Certificate (SLC) in 2nd division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English & Science.
SEE passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.
Should pass entrance examination as administered by CTEVT.
Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria will be selected for admission on merit basis

#Curricular structure:

First Year : Second Year:

Fundamental of Nursing (T) -Medical and Surgical I (T)

Fundamental of Nursing (P) -Medical and Surgical I (P)

Community Health Nursing I (T) -Medical and Surgical II (T)

Community Health Nursing I (P) -Medical and Surgical II (P)

Anatomy and Physiology -Geriatric Nursing (T)

Basic Science Applied to Nursing -Geriatric Nursing (P)

-Pharmacology -Mental health and behaviors nursing (T)

-Biochemistry -Behavior health

-Microbiology -Mental health

English -Mental health and behaviors nursing (P)

Nepali -Community Health Nursing II (T)

-Community Health Nursing II (P)

-Social science

Third Year:

Midwifery Nursing I (T)

Midwifery Nursing I (P)

Midwifery Nursing II (T)

Midwifery Nursing II (P)

Midwifery Nursing III (T)

Midwifery Nursing III (P)

Gynecology Nursing (T)

Gynecology Nursing (P)

Child health nursing (T)

Child health nursing (P)

Leadership and Management (T)

Leadership and Management (P)

10.Pokhara University School of Health and Allied Sciences

Pokhara University School of Health and Allied Sciences with the establishment of Faculty of Science and Technology in 1997 “School of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences” was launched in Pokhara City. School had a very modest start with B.Pharm. Program. In 2003, School has started B.Sc.MLT program aiming to meet the challenges of health of the 21st century in Nepal. In 2005, Faculty of Science and Technology shifted at the academic complex of Pokhara University in Lekhnath Municipality, which is famous as the Garden City of Seven Lakes. Since the same year school has launched M. Pharm. in natural product chemistry program.

In 2008, school has started a new Health Professional course; bachelor in Public Health. In 2009, the name of school was changed as School of Health and allied Sciences and B.Sc. Nursing program was started.To meet the mission of Pokhara University, from this year 2010, the school of Health and Allied Sciences is starting M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Care under the department of Pharmacy and MMLS (Microbiology) program under the Department of Laboratory Science.

School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University has adopted four years academic bachelor programs which are based on credit-semester system with continuous internal evaluations. An academic year of the University consists of two semester of 16 weeks each. The fall semester starts in September and the spring semester in March. Fresh Admissions are normally made at the beginning of the fall semester.

#Offering Courses:

1. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing - Pokhara University | Available seats - 20

2. Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) in Oncology - Pokhara University | Available seats - 17

Pokhara University, Faculty of Health Sciences started Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) Specialization in Oncology. BNS in Oncology is a 3 years academic program, it will be run as a constitutent program of Pokhara University at B.P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan.

#Eligibility:

Completed the Proficiency Certificate level in Nursing from accredited College by Nepal Nursing Council with 50% in aggregate.One year of work experience in nursing field.

#Curricular structure:

First Year: Second Year:

Basic Sciences I (Th) -Oncology Nursing I (Th) (Major Subject)

Basic Sciences II (Th) -Oncology Nursing I (Pr)

Basic Sciences III (Th) -Obst and Gynecological Nursing (Th)

Basic Sciences (Pr) -Obst and Gynaecological Nursing (Pr)

Nursing Concept & Principles (Th) -Child Health Nursing (Th)

Adult Health Nursing (Th) -Child Health Nursing (Pr)

Adult Health Nursing (Pr) -Educational Science (Th)

Community Health Nursing (Th) -Educational Science (Pr)

Community Health Nursing (Pr)

English (Th)