The Oxford College of Nursing

Overview:

The Oxford College of Nursing, Bangalore was established in 1992 and is managed by the Oxford Group. The institute is approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and recognised by Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC) as well as the Government of Karnataka. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and the university has a campus that spreads over 1 acres of land.

Ownership- Private

Genders accepted - Co-ed

About OCN

Since 1992, the Oxford College of Nursing in Bangalore has been affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and recognized by both the Karnataka State Nursing Council and the Indian Nursing Council in New Delhi. The college has made it their mission to provide the best nursing education to students from India and abroad, while also meeting a variety of needs in the academic environment. In addition to nursing education, the institution offers liberal knowledge packages such as yoga, fine arts, computer science, and educational tours to various institutions throughout the country, as well as health institutes on a national and international level, which undoubtedly raises the knowledge bar of students.

The institution's mission is to focus on health care nursing education in line with learners, provide service to patients, recognize regional, national, and global academic needs, strategically manage planning, and maintain a spacious organizational climate. The dedicated faculty and students work together to improve the overall institution. The college's goal is to equip students with knowledge, skills, talents, and attitudes that will benefit humanity. The institute provides a competitive environment that allows students to showcase their inner potential and rewards them with suitable career advancement opportunities worldwide.

Scholarship

Scholarships are subjected to central/state government rules.

Why get admission in OCN?

The college offers the following courses:

·       Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) Nursing and Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing (PB B. Sc.)

·       Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Nursing

·       Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

The Oxford College of Nursing offers a range of teaching and learning approaches to help students gain knowledge and skills. This college is also affiliated with a number of other General and Superspecialty Hospitals, including Victoria Hospital, Vanivilas Hospital, Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, Venkateshwara ENT Hospital, NIMHANS, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, and CADABAMS. Thus, students who are associated or want to be affiliated with this college have tremendous prospects for professional advancement as well as placement services.

This college also hosts extra-curricular events such as blood donation camps, dental health checkup camps, diabetic screening camps, tree plantings, school health programmes, and a national pulse polio programme. Even for the Community Health Nursing field experience, this college works with the urban and rural Primary Health Centres in Begur and Chandrapura.

The Oxford College of Nursing includes a well-stocked library with approximately 3000 professional and general books, medical and nursing journals, magazines and newspapers, and a variety of other resources. Aside from academics, students have access to leisure amenities such as common areas with indoor activities such as table tennis, carroms, chess, and so on. Students can easily apply for admission to the Oxford College of Nursing and qualify for nursing studies. Along with separate girl's and boy's hostels, students are assigned to various laboratories based on their topic of study for practice and demonstration.

Career Opportunities

·    Registered Nurse

·    Nurse Practitioner

·    Clinical Nurse Specialist

·    Nursing Administrator 

·    Certified Nurse-Midwife

·    Nurse Educator

·    Nurse Researcher

·    Nursing Administrator

·    Paramedic

·    Nurse Case Manager

·   Teacher or Professor

·   Community Health Officer

·   Home Nurse

·   School Health Nurse

·   Industrial Nurse

Location Perks

Because Bangalore has a high number of hospitals and healthcare centres, there are many career prospects for nurses. Nursing wages in Bangalore are competitive due to the high demand for healthcare workers. In comparison to other cities in India, nurses in Bangalore may expect to earn an excellent wage. It is 13 kilometres away from Bengaluru City Railway Station (SBC) and 50.3 kilometres away from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). 

FAQs

Q. What are the admission requirements for M.Sc Paediatric Nursing?

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate.

Q. Does the institute provide hostel facilities?

Yes, there is a separate hostel for males and ladies at the college.

Q. Where can I find The Oxford College of Nursing?

The Oxford College of Nursing is located in Bangalore's Hongasandra neighborhood.