1. Welcome to Kasturba Nursing College, Sewagram

2. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” 
― Mahatma Gandhi

3. Sewagram Sewagram is a village for service.
This was Karma Bhumi of Mahatama Gandhi & also well known by Gandhiji's ashram.
Sewagram is a small village, located about 8 km from Wardha.
Sewagram is home to the first rural medical college in India, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences.

4. Kasturba Health Society
The Kasturba Health Society was formed on September 11, 1962 to run the Kasturba Hospital.
It now runs the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and the Kasturba Hospital.

5.  Kasturba Hospital 
The institute takes pride in the fact that its Kasturba Hospital, started in 1944, is the only hospital started by the Father of the Nation himself.
It was started with bed hospital being upgraded to 972 beds, and offers tertiary care healthcare facilities to rural patients.

6. Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
In 1969, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, a medical school, was started and attached to the Kasturba Hospital.
It is the first Rural Medical Institute in India established in 1969 as Gandhi centenary project under dynamic leadership, of late Dr. Sushila Nayar, Founder Director, M.G.I.M.S. Presently under the leadership of Shri  Dhirubhai Mehta President, Kasturba Health Society, M.G.I.M.S. & is standing high in Indian Medical scenario  imparting rural oriented medical education and living up to its own history and heritage.

7. Years of Establishment
Kasturba Hospital
Kasturba Health Society
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Kasturba Nursing School
Kasturba Nursing College
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing 1997
Basic B.Sc. Nursing M.sc. Nursing

8. Kasturba Nursing College
Society : -Kasturba Health Society, Sewagram
President : -Shri. Dhiru S. Mehta
Secretary : -Dr. B.S Garg
Principal : -Prof. Ancy Ramesh

9. History
In 1964, the Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust started Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) training in the same hospital. Vasanti Behen (Miss Barbara Hartland), a trained nurse from London was entrusted with the responsibility of training the ANMs.
The first batch of students was admitted in Late Mrs. Kamala Desikan, former Secretary of Kasturba Health Society, was amongst them.

10. In 1973 Kasturba Nursing School was established by the Kasturba Health Society, Sewagram.
A General Nursing and Midwifery training course of three and half years duration was started.
In the beginning, ten students were admitted every six months and from 1977, 20 students were admitted yearly. Presently the school admits 40 students every year.

11. Kasturba Nursing College was started in the year 1997 in a spacious building constructed out of donation given by Urmiladevi Laxmiprasad Poddar.
Foundation Stone of this building was laid by Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, when he was the Vice President of India in the year 1990 and he himself inaugurated the Nursing College building as the President of India in the year 1993.

12. In the year 1997 Post Basic B. Sc
In the year 1997 Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (2 years degree programme) was started with intake capacity of 10 seats.
It was affiliated to Nagpur University. 1998, this degree course has been affiliated to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.
Intake capacity has been increased from 10 to 20 from the academic year

13. Basic B.Sc. Nursing (4 yrs. Degree course) was added in the year 2008 with an annual intake of 40.
M.sc. Nursing(2 yrs. PG Course) was started in the year 2011 with an intake capacity of 20 with four different specialities that is Medical surgical, Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing & Obstetrical & Gynaecological Nursing with five students in each speciality.

14. PHILOSOPHY
Kasturba Nursing College, Sewagram, affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik subscribe to the University of which it is a part but also advocates Gandhian philosophy based on principles and philosophy of Kasturba Health Society,
The faculty believes that nursing is an integral part of the health care delivery system and shares responsibility of working in collaboration with other allied professions for the attainment of optimum health for all members of the society.

15. Provide an education that is based on values of caring, and aims to help individuals to attain independence in self-care. 
prepare graduates to become exemplary citizen by adhering to code of ethics and professional conduct at all times in fulfilling personal, social and professional obligations.
The Faculty believe in the development of Post Graduate programme in Nursing that is based on the application of principles of model of Health sciences, including research which can help in the improvement of the quality of Nursing education and practice in India.

16. The faculty acknowledges responsibility for organizing a programme of studies for students which provide for the development of specialized knowledge and skills.
Education and learning is a process of behavioral changes which are brought about by meaningful experiences within the climate of mutual respect and understanding.

17. Vision
Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, for providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights, facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital and community and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. 

18. Vision
Develop the qualities in the nurses so that they will effectively and efficiently play the role of teacher, supervisor and manager in a clinical / public health setting.
Prepare the post graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialist, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.
Creating innovation in nursing and delivery of health care.

19. Mission
In the spirit of its Founder, Kasturba Nursing College, Sewagram today is committed to the pursuit of professional excellence by evolving an integrated pattern of Nursing education and it seeks to provide quality Nursing Care to the community primarily the Rural Population.

20. Objectives
Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights, facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital and community and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. 
The aim of the post graduate programme in nursing is to prepare graduates to be accountable as nurse specialist, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.

21. Programmes
Presently we are running 3 programmes in the kasturba nursing college
Sr. No.
Course
Intake Capacity
Duration 1
Basic B.Sc. Nursing 40
4 Yrs 2
Post Basic. B.Sc. Nursing 20
2 Yrs 3
M.Sc. Nursing
Specialties:
Medical-Surgical
Community Health
Mental Health
Obstetric & Gynecological 5
2Yrs

22. STUDENT’S CORNER

23. Basic B. Sc. Ist Year Basic B. Sc. IInd Year Basic B. sc
Basic B.Sc. Ist Year Basic B.Sc. IInd Year Basic B.sc. IIIrd year Basic B.Sc. IV the Year

24. P.B.Bsc Nsg 1st year

25. P.B.Bsc Nsg 2nd year

26. M.Sc Nursing 1st year

27. M.Sc. Nursing IInd Year

28. Teacher’s Corner

29. Professor cum Principal
Teaching Faculties
Presently we are having 25 faculties working in the Kasturba Nursing College.
Sr. No.
Name
Designation 1
Mrs. Ancy Ramesh
Professor cum Principal 2
Sr. Vinaya Annese KP
Professor 3
Mrs. Asha Khobragade
Associate Professor 4
Mrs. Neeta Walokar 5
Mrs. Vidya Sahare 6
Mr. Vinay Gawali

30. Sr. No. Name Designation Mrs. Usha Sanjay Shende Ms. Arti Wasnik7
Mrs. Usha Sanjay Shende
Lecturer 8
Ms. Arti Wasnik 9
Sr. Bincy Jacob 10
Ms.Manisha Balvir 11
Mrs Soumya M S 12
Mrs.Trupti Shende 13
Mrs. Sunita Sheware
Clinical Instructor 14
Ms. Sonali Waghmare 15
Sr. Sangita Gandhare 16
Sr. Jincy Mathew 17
Sr.Lifey Paul 18
Sr. A Arul Roseleen

31. Sr. No.
Name
Designation 19
Ms Pooja Dhengare
Clinical Instructor 20
Ms. Snehal Khedkar 21
Mrs Jyothilaxmi 22
Mr. Shivalingesh Hokrani 23
Mrs.Savita Takre 24
Ms Shubhangi Taksande 25
Ms.Urmila Suryawanshi
Deputed Staffs: 26
Mrs.Jayshree Pradhan
Lecturer 27
Ms.Annie Jacob 28
Mrs.Jyothi Ankar 29
Mrs. Geeta Pachare

32. TEACHING STAFF

33. We are proud that our teachers are members in various Extra Institutional & Institutional activities
Member of Board of Studies-Nursing MUHS Nashik,
Members of Curriculum Revision Committee by MUHS.
Editorial advisory members of Professional journels.
Inspector for Indian Nursing Council New Delhi
Chairperson & Member of LIC for various colleges under MUHS Nashik
Examiners for various Universities.
Member in flying squad for MUHS Nashik

34. Gandhian Principles
The institute is unique in following the Gandhian Principles.
Khadi
All the students and staff wear khadi. It brings about a unique rich culture in the Institute.
Shram Daan
The staff and the students participate in shram daan.
Community Prayer
The staff and students have to participate in the community Prayer (Sarv Dharm Prathana) every Friday of the week
Vegetarianism
The institute follows a strict vegetarianism policy
Prohibition
Alcohol consumption is prohibited in the Institute.

35. Kasturba Hospital Sewagram
Kasturba Gandhi Hospital is a parent Hospital for the Kasturba Nursing College.
Kasturba Hospital is a 972-bed hospital.

36. Diploma courses in Medicine and Surgery
President
Mr. Dhiru Mehta
Medical Superintendent
Dr. SP Kalantri
Matron
Mrs. Aruna Janaikar
Funding
Government Aided
Hospital type
Teaching
Emergency department
Yes
Courses Offered
MBBS (100 seats /yr)
M.D/M.S
Diploma courses in Medicine and Surgery

37. In the clinical areas our students are gaining evidence based and advanced knowledge due to a great exposure of the students with the departments during their clinical postings that are in the  

39. Clinical learning

41. SKILL LABS

42. LIBRARY

43. Educational Activities
Students of Kasturba Nursing College are also gaining knowledge through various visits organized by the college as per advised by the INC and MUHS syllabus.

45. Breast Feeding Week

46. Lamp Lighting
Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of any flame

47. Graduation Ceremony
M Sc Nursing

48. Extra curricular activity
Various Programme are organized in the college by the students and also by the faculties outside the realm of the normal curriculum.

49. Diwali Programme

50. Independence day

51. Teachers day

52. Onam & Christmas Programme

53. FOOD FETE

54. Shramdan

55. Parents’ Meeting

56. Workshops & Projects
Kasturba Nursing College Organized Workshops Sponsored by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on three different topics that are
“Human Relation in Health Care" on 10/09/20012 to 16/09/2012
“Emergencies in Nursing” on 07/01/2013 to 13/01/2013
“Management Techniques in Nursing” on 14/01/2013 to 20/01/2013

57. GFATM Project
Kasturba Nursing College has been selected as Centre for Training of Nurses on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis & Malaria under GFATM project.

58. Project co-ordinators
Principal co-ordinator
Mrs.Ancy Ramesh
Training co-ordinator
Mr. Shivalingesh Hokrani

59. So far we have conducted ……………
76 training programmes of 6 days duration on HIV/AIDS & 2368 Staff Nurses participated.
11 training programmes of 3 days duration on HIV/AIDS & 258 ANM were trained.
7 training programmes of 3 days duration on Tuberculosis & 266 Participants were trained.
2 Meetings with Nursing Superintendent were organized & total participants were108.

61. First TB Workshop

62. Thank You!!