Athena College of Nursing,Bangalore

Athena Group of Institutions has an outstanding reputation for its teaching, applied nursing, and contributions to society. We combine diversity tradition with an innovative and forward-thinking approach to healthcare education.

Athena Group of Institutions aims to deliver an exceptional healthcare education, to carry out first-class healthcare services, and to make outstanding and lasting contributions to society – regionally, nationally, and globally.

• We also provide Health Care education to International Students. We also provide english speaking and personality development to support our International Students.
• We provide access to world class facilities to all our students which include seminar hall, library, labs, and quality food and hospital internship with training. We also provide additional personality development and computer aided programs to our students.
• We also provide support to our students in getting jobs to top Private and Government Hospitals in India and Abroad. We also have tie ups with many local hospitals where our students get practical knowledge and chance to learn from experts in Health Care. We have 100% placement record.

Nursing Courses In Bangalore

• BSc Nursing

Eligibility

10+2 with 50% marks in science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology - Botany / Zoology).
If belonging to a SC/ST should have obtained not less than 40% of the total marks in science subjects.
Completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete this age on or before 31st December of the year of admission

Affiliation

The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and Approved by The INC, New Delhi.

GNM

Eligibility

Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with any subjects.
Foreign nationals: (Including Nepali, Bangladeshi, Bhutani, and Tibetan refugees) for admission to Diploma Nursing (GNM) programme candidates should have qualified 12th standard obtained by association of Indian University /Institution/ Council or equivalent.

Career & Job Prospects

Nursing is full-time occupation and candidates who have acquired the required skills and education in the field of care-taking and nursing can take up jobs at hospitals, clinics, health departments or can work as a private health care-taker.
GNM diploma holders can also take up community services and can work for NGOs that spread medical awareness or help the sick.
The salaries offered after the GNM courses can vary from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh.
Some government jobs pay better packages to freshers who complete this course.
Some of the job profiles that a GNM diploma holder can apply for: Staff Nurse, Home Nurse, Health Visitor, and Community Health Worker.

M.Sc. Nursing

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility

• Passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree or Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing of RGUHS or any other university accepted as equivalent by RGHS, Karnataka.
• Minimum of one year of experience after obtaining a B.Sc. Nursing in a hospital or in a Nursing educational institution or a community health setting. For candidates possessing Post Basic Nursing, experience is not required.
• Be a registered Nurse and Midwife

Clinical Specialisations Offered

• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing
• Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing*

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility

• After GNM course Diploma with or without experience.
• Candidate should be a registered nurse and registered Midwife or equivalent with any state nursing registration council.
• No candidate who is above 48 years of age as of 31st December of the year of admission will be eligible.
• Foreign nationals: (Including Nepali, Bangladeshi, Bhutani, and Tibetan refugees) seeking admission to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing programs must have a valid certificate of the registered nurse from their own country.

Affiliation

The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a 2 years degree program affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University Health Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka. This program is approved by Karnataka State Nursing Council & Indian Nursing Council.