There is good news that the government has given us permission to
open a Nursing School this year. Our main idea is to teach the nurses how to
care of body, mind and SOUL. We are also planning to introduce the subject of
SPIRITUAL CARE officially in their 3 years curriculum. Small report attached.
Good News from Bhaktivedanta Hospital
We are very happy to announce that Bhaktivedanta Hospital is starting a School
of Nursing approved and recognized by the Maharashtra Nursing Council. This
School will provide a Diploma Course of 3½ years duration in General Nursing &
Midwifery. The School will start from 1st August 2005 and 20 students
will be admitted in the School per year. The Prospectus with Application
Form will be available on payment of Rs.250/- (non-refundable), in the
Hospital Administration Office from 30th May 2005 during office hours.
The last date for submitting the Application Form is 25th June
2005.
Eligibility Criteria
Both male and female candidates between the age group of 17 and 35 years can
apply.
Minimum Educational Qualifications
12th Std. or its equivalent in the faculties of Science, Commerce and Arts,
with minimum 50% aggregate marks. 12th Science candidates will be preferred.
Students should be medically fit and should have good knowledge of English; as
the medium of education will be English.
Devotees from the congregation of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir and its Centres
in Maharashtra are invited to apply for this Course. The candidates should be
a regular congregation member or a known deserving relative of a congregation
member. The Centre In-charge or the bonafide Counsellor for the Centre should
provide a recommendation letter along with the application.
Kindly note that male candidates should be specifically encouraged as we have
brahmacharis, sanyasis and Gurus of ISKCON getting regularly admitted in the
Hospital needing male Nurses for their services.
Fee Structure
Annual fee of Rs.55,000/- will be charged for the 3 consecutive years. The
fees are inclusive of charges for education, examinations, stationery, uniform,
lodging and boarding in the Hospital and all other miscellaneous fees. Loans
will be made available from Yamuna Kinara Credit Organisation for deserving and
recommended candidates. Special, deserving cases should not be discouraged
only on grounds of financial unaffordability.
In the course of 3½ years, all the candidates will be provided with Prasadam
and accommodation.
List of Certificates to the attached with the Application Form
1. Proof of birth – School Leaving Certificate or Birth Certificate
2. Domicile Certificate from Executive Magistrate
3. Mark Sheet of SSC / SSC Attempt Certificate from School Principal
4. Mark Sheet of 12th / Attempt Certificate from College Principal
5. Certificate of medical fitness from a Registered Medical Practitioner
(MBBS)
Our School of Nursing will have a special subject called “SPIRITUAL CARE AND
SPIRITUAL NURSING”. Additionally, the education of nursing will be provided in
the pure, sanctified Krishna conscious environment of Bhaktivedanta Hospital.
The candidates will be residing in the Hospital campus compulsorily and will
receive only Krishna Prasadam. All the rules and regulations of Krishna
conscious living will be applicable for all the candidates.
Any queries regarding this are welcome on telephone or e-mail.
Mrs. Sunita Kulkarni (Director – Nursing)
Mobile : 09820378450
Dr. V. G. Shanbhag (Director – Department of Spiritual Care)
Mobile : 09324242601
Residence : 022-30977720
Office : 022-39525938
Thanking you
Your servant
Vishwarup das
# – Prahladananda Swami – 28/5/05;