Indian Nursing Council Launches Pilot DNP Program in India

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has launched the Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program on a pilot basis. The program was launched at two universities: Mahatma Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences (MGMIHS) in Navi Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University (KIMSDU) in Karad. A press release on the launch was issued on November 6, 2024.

Nurse Practitioner in Transplant Nursing Program Regulations, 2023

The INC hopes this program will lead to towards strengthening India’s transplant infrastructure and ensuring better outcomes for patients in need. The INC believes this program will address the challenges of tertiary care and improve the quality of care for organ transplant patients and their families.

Nursing Admission Deadline Extended Till November 30th, 2024

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced an extension of the admission deadline for all nursing programs for the academic year 2024-25. This comes as a response to requests from various states seeking additional time for student enrollment. The last date for admission for all nursing programs (ANM, GNM, B.Sc. (N), PBB.Sc. (N), M.Sc. (N), Post Basic Diploma, and NPCC) has been extended to November 30, 2024.

Indian Nursing Council Introduces Three New Post Basic Diploma Regulations

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has notified three new Post Basic Diploma in Specialty Nursing Residency Programs: Emergency and Disaster, Palliative Care and Cardiothoracic. These programs aim to equip nurses with advanced skills and knowledge to address the growing demand for specialized care in these critical areas.

INC Extends Deadline For Compliance Reports

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has extended the deadline for institutions to submit compliance reports for the academic year 2024-25. The last date for uploading reports has been extended to October 15, 2024.

NOC Required for Admit Card Issuance for Nursing Entrance Examinations

The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has issued a reminder to all candidates that a No Objection Certificate (NOC) is mandatory for the issuance of admit cards. Candidates who have not yet produced their NOCs will not be able to obtain their admit cards and, consequently, will not be allowed to participate in the examination.