Indian Nursing Council To Celebrate International Nursing Day
This year’s theme for International Nursing Day is “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care”. The theme highlights the economic and social importance of nurses worldwide. To commemorate this event, the INC invites all Nursing and Midwifery faculty and students to join a virtual celebration on May 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM IST. The celebration will be streamed live on Youtube.
Indian Nursing Council To Celebrate International Day of the Midwife
International Day of the Midwives falls on May 5th every year. To commemorate this event, the INC invites all Nursing and Midwifery faculty and students to join a virtual celebration on May 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM IST.
Increase In Number of Sanctioned Seats for B.Sc.(N) Program
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notified an increase in the number of sanctioned seats for the B.Sc.(N) Program. This notification was issued on March 6, 2024 based on the recommendations of Expert Committee.
Nursing Institutions Face Stringent Fines For Operating On Single Campus
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has stated that during its surprise inspections it has observed that there are several nursing institutions functioning in the same campus. INC has emphasised that this amounts to a violation of its norms and guidelines. Hence, in a meeting dated January, 2024, the INC has taken the decision to penalise erring institutions. It has decided to impose a penalty of Rs 5 lakh per institution.
Indian Nursing Council Partners with NSDC International for Better Global Job Prospects
NSDC International has developed a brief survey to gauge the aspirations, eligibility, and readiness of Indian nurses for international employment. The Indian Nursing Council encourages all nursing professionals to participate in this short questionnaire.
NMC & DCI Apprise Institutions Of “Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024”
The event will witness the Prime Minister engaging with approximately 1,200 students, along with teachers and parents, addressing various aspects of academic life, examination stress, and overall well-being. The event is scheduled to take place at Bharat Nidhi Bhavan, Pragati Maidan II, New Delhi, on January 29, 2024.
Renewal of Suitability of Nursing Educational Institutions for Academic Year 2024-2025
The status of the applications/ suitability renewal letter will be posted online only and can be accessed by the institution by logging in with the application ID and password. The applications can be submitted from January 15, 2024 through INC website. The last date for submitting the application online is March 30, 2024.
No Fees To Be Charged For Continuing Nursing Education
The INC has therefore categorically stated that SNRCs shall not charge any fees from either the nursing institutions conducting CNEs or from nurses. Additionally, the INC will launch a portal for uploading information by nursing institutions on the CNE. The SNRCs will be able to use the portal to check the CNE details of the nurses and renew their registrations.
Indian Nursing Council Will Be Closed On 27th December, 2023
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has informed all concerned parties that the scheduled Public/Visitors meeting slated for the 27th of December, 2023, stands cancelled. This decision has been made due to the unavailability of officials who will be engaged in other official commitments on the specified date.
Last Date for Nursing Institutions to Upload Compliance Report
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a notification publicizing the deadline for uploading the compliance report. This notification applies to nursing institutions where suitability is not extended for the A.Y 2023-24. The last date for uploading the compliance documents is December 14, 2023.