Nursing News Desk

The Kerala State Government has taken a significant step towards empowering the transgender community by reserving seats for them in the nursing sector. This pioneering initiative has garnered widespread praise on social media and is being hailed as a historic move in promoting inclusivity and equality. Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, recently announced the allocation […]

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has issued the admit card for the BSc Nursing (4 Years) and B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) courses for the year 2023. The PGIMER BSc Nursing 2023 exam is scheduled to be held on August 4, 2023. Aspirants can now download their hall tickets from the official website, […]

Lupin Digital Health, India’s pioneering evidence-based cardiology digital therapeutics (DTx) platform, has joined hands with the esteemed American College of Cardiology (ACC) in an unprecedented collaboration aimed at transforming in-home cardiovascular care in India. The partnership seeks to accelerate the application and adoption of Digital Therapeutics (DTx) in Cardiology, addressing the pressing challenge of cardiovascular […]

In a significant turn of events, the High Court has lifted the ban on admission to ANM, GNM, and BSc Nursing courses in Jharkhand. The court’s decision came after the Jharkhand government filed an affidavit, proposing changes to the earlier advertisement. Justice R Mukhopadhyay’s court removed the stay on the advertisement, which had previously restricted […]

In a significant address at the G20 Global Food Regulators Summit 2023, Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Manshukh Mandaviya, called for the establishment of an assembly dedicated to food matters, akin to the esteemed World Health Assembly. The summit, which brought together global food regulators and policymakers to address pressing food safety […]

Today, the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023 was introduced in the Parliament, marking a big step forward for India’s healthcare industry. This ground-breaking law seeks to create the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) as a legislative agency, in charge of policing and monitoring nursing and midwifery training and practise throughout the country. […]

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has created regulations for a new Post Basic Diploma in Paediatric Specialty Nursing, a one-year residency program designed to prepare registered nurses (GNM or B.Sc.) with specialized skills, knowledge, and attitude in providing comprehensive care to children with acute, chronic, and other congenital disorders (medical and surgical) including Paediatric emergencies. […]

The government is set to introduce a number of healthcare reform bills in the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting 20th July. These bills aim to improve the regulation, quality, and accessibility of healthcare services in India. One of the most important bills is the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023. This bill seeks to […]

Lucknow, July 12, 2023 – At an event today, the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, formally released the rating of 383 Nursing colleges, and 294 Paramedical colleges in the state. These include both private as well as government colleges. These ratings will be made available to the public through the official […]

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the Canadian Nurses Association successfully organized the highly anticipated 29th ICN Congress, held from 1st to 5th July 2023 in Montreal. This global nursing conference witnessed the participation of nursing professionals from over 80 countries, including a delegation from the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The INC officials attending […]

ICN Press Release: As per the ICN press release on 5th July, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau made a surprise visit to the ICN Congress in Montreal, Canada, praising nurses for their unique skills, their courage and their service in difficult times. Mr Trudeau thanked nurses and said ICN’s role in representing the world’s 28 million […]

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the launch of a groundbreaking Long-Term Workforce Plan for the National Health Service (NHS), aiming to address the challenges faced by the healthcare system and secure its future. During a press conference, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of adequately staffing the NHS and highlighted the need for […]