Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Surgical Nursing

• The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
• The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of : B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
• The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
• Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• Candidate shall be medically fit. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given.

The Department of Medical-surgical nursing has evolved from an entry-level position to a distinct specialty. It is no longer viewed as a stepping-stone, but is the solid rock and the backbone of every institution”. The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing deals with Nursing foundation and Medical Surgical Nursing for undergraduate and Advanced Nursing Practice, Clinical Specialty and super specialty for Post Graduate students. The department is having highly qualified, experienced and long standing competent faculty with defined research knowledge who uses various mode and innovative teaching strategies. Medical and surgical nursing department provides an ideal environment for multi-professional learning. Medical surgical nurses hold various positions in and outpatient clinics, emergency departments, administration, surgical centers, home health care, humanitarian relief work, ambulatory surgical care and skilled nursing homes.

Training Areas: Our lady of health hospital (parent hospital) Thanjavur ,KG hospital, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, ANU hospital, Vasan eye care hospital, KRA hospital, Rohini hospital, cancer cure center and in & around hospitals in Thanjavur.

Counselling after qualification of a relevant entrance examination.