Al Shifa College of Nursing (ASCN), Malappuram

Al Shifa College of Nursing is one of the Top colleges in Kerala and is affiliated with Calicut University, Calicut . Get Courses, Facilities, Placements, Recognitions & Accreditations details.

Al Shifa College of Nursing, Perintalmanna started functioning in 2002 with a view to preparing nurses competent in providing comprehensive nursing care based on scientific principles so as to meet the increasing needs of the country. Our motto is “Lighted to Enlighten” and we strive to maintain the aim of our service to the poor and needy.

Accreditations and Ranking :

Al Shifa College of Nursing is approved by INC and accredited by the University of Calicut, Calicut.

Course Offered :

Al Shifa College of Nursing offered Courses offered as Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nursing), Master of Science [M.Sc] (Nursing).

Infrastructure and facilities :

Distinguished College of Nursing: 

Al-Shifa College of Nursing is considered to be one of the finest colleges in Nursing Science. Student from across the Globe seeks to take admitted to this College. It has a 100% passing ratio and students have achieved top ranks in their respective fields.

Outstanding Library Capacity: 

Equipped with 2520 titles, 3330 books, 29 journals, 154 CDs, 1480 reference books, and several other materials, the college library emerges to be the best in class for nursing students. 

Laboratory of Anatomy & Physiology:

For teaching the structure and functions of the human body in addition to the classroom, a laboratory with a Cadaver, a Dissection table, Specimens of parts of the human body, Anatomical charts, and atlases, an articulated skeleton, disarticulated bones, slides and dissectible models of organs are available.

Laboratory of Fundamentals of Nursing:

In the first year, the students are introduced to the principles and practices which are basic to nursing in the hospital and community. Opportunities are provided for the students to recognize the common manifestations of illness and understand the significance of each symptom, to learn simple diagnostic procedures, and to develop the ability to carry out nursing activities for the relief of discomfort. The learning experiences provided are based on patient-centered. The laboratory is large enough to permit a class to be seated during demonstrations and for a group practice, comfortable. The wards and the departments of Al Shifa Hospital provide suitable learning situations for the students. The concept of comprehensive nursing care is instilled in the student. The teaching of all nursing practices emphasizes the underlying scientific principles and methods of adapting there in carrying the ill person.

Laboratory of Community Health Nursing:

The students must have opportunities for learning in real-life situations and in which urban and rural health services are being provided. Home visiting bags are available for demonstration and in sufficient numbers for use by the students. The College of Nursing Community Health Laboratory also has an adequate stock of supplies to keep the bags complete and ready.

Laboratory of Nutrition & Dietetics:

The learning experience in Nutrition aims at giving the student a good understanding of the relationship between nutrition and health. The laboratory has space for seating the students and heatproof tables, sinks, running water, and also a cooking unit for every two to four students. The equipment such as a refrigerator, dietetic scale, cooking vessels, serving dishes pressure cookers, mixers, juicers, sieves, grinding stones, cutlery, and crockery. The students are directed to acquire sufficient knowledge and skill in rendering quality care to women in the reproductive age group, with special emphasis on the prenatal, natal, and post-natal periods. Laboratory of Anatomy & Physiology Students are given opportunities to learn about the services available to promote and maintain the health and welfare of the healthy as well as the sick child. The child health nursing lab is equipped adequately with needed facilities.

Hostel :

Sharing accommodation is provided to the Male & Female Students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel amenities and educational facilities are helping the students for leading a balanced life of study and leisure. The students are provided with Cupboard, Cot, Chair, and Table. Other requirements have to be brought by the students. The mess will be common. Students shall specify their choice of Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian. Students shall keep the Hostel Warden informed of their illness to render timely help in case of any emergency. Transportation facilities will be provided to the hospital in such situations.

Mission

To create competent nurses by providing high quality value-based nursing education services in a safe, respectful, academic rich and conducive environment which fosters every nursing student’s intellectual, social, physical and moral development that builds a foundation for life-long learning and their professional development.

Vision

Be a distinctive institution to prepare global nurses by commitment to provide a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment which promotes pertinent cognitive, competent skills and advancement towards engaging in nursing services to a state that enriches our state, nation and health profession along with achievement of high standards of academic and administrative capacities.