Nursing News Desk

NEW DELHI – In a poignant ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 upon 15 exceptional nursing professionals. The awards, which coincide with International Nurses Day, recognize the tireless dedication, courage, and selfless service of those who form the backbone of India’s healthcare system. […]

In a landmark development for the global nursing community, Nepal has appointed Nisha Mehta as its Health Minister, making her the first nursing professional to hold the country’s top healthcare leadership position. Her appointment is being seen as a transformative moment, not only for Nepal’s healthcare system but also for the recognition of nurses as […]

In a major step toward improving accessibility of traditional medicine knowledge, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has partnered with Anuvadini AI to make Ayurvedic research available in 13 regional languages across India. The initiative aims to bridge the language gap in healthcare information by ensuring that authentic Ayurvedic knowledge reaches a […]

Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Dr Kavita Radhakrishnan, a Mumbai-born nurse scientist and academic leader, as the interim dean of its School of Nursing, effective March 11, 2026. The appointment places an Indian-origin scholar at the helm of one of the leading nursing education institutions in the United States. Dr […]

New Delhi: In an important policy update affecting India’s military healthcare workforce, the Union government has amended existing service rules to recognize officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) as ex-servicemen. The change was introduced through a notification modifying the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979. The revision clarifies that commissioned […]

The UKMSSB has officially released its 2025 notification calling for applications to fill 587 Nursing Officer (male/female) posts across government medical institutions in Uttarakhand. The online application window will open on 27 November 2025 and close on 17 December 2025 (05:00 PM). This recruitment drive presents a promising opportunity for qualified nursing professionals aiming for […]

New Delhi, October 2025 — The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced an extension of the last date for admission to ANM, GNM, and B.Sc. (Nursing) programs for the academic year 2025-26. The new deadline for admissions is now 30th November 2025. This decision comes following requests from various States, seeking additional time to complete […]

Bengaluru, India – In a historic moment for global nursing, Maria Victoria Juan, a distinguished Consultant at the Philippine Army Health Services and Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has been crowned the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024. The glittering ceremony, held in Bengaluru, India, honored her […]

Marking a symbolic celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second phase of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi on Dhanteras, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti. Emphasizing the significance of this timing, PM Modi stated that the day is not merely a coincidence but reflects the deep-rooted […]

New Delhi, India – October 28, 2024 — The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at transforming healthcare delivery and enhancing nursing specialization through three highly targeted Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency programs in Anesthesia, Nephrology, and Pediatric Nursing. This ambitious program aligns with India’s National Health Policy (NHP) of 2017, which highlights the importance of a […]

The prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has revealed its top 10 finalists for 2024, selected from an overwhelming 78,000 applications worldwide. These exceptional nurses, hailing from various countries, have been recognized for their leadership, innovation, and outstanding contributions to healthcare, highlighting the critical role nurses play in shaping the future of global healthcare systems. Honoring Global Nursing Excellence […]

November 08, 2024 – In a major development for India’s healthcare sector, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) has officially launched the Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program on a pilot basis. This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Houston, introduces the highest academic qualification in nursing to the Indian education system, marking a crucial step […]