Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore

Established in 2004, the Padmashree Institute of Nursing is a private institution located on a 35-acre campus in Kengeri, Bangalore. It is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognized by both the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Karnataka Nursing Council. 

Academic Programs

The institute offers several full-time nursing programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma levels: 

• B.Sc. Nursing (Basic): A 4-year undergraduate course.
• Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing: A 2-year program for candidates who have completed a GNM diploma.
• M.Sc. Nursing: A 2-year postgraduate degree with specializations in:
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM): A 3.5-year diploma course (including a 6-month internship). 

Campus & Facilities

The institute provides a high-quality learning environment with modern infrastructure: 

• Laboratories: Specialized labs for Foundation Nursing, Child Health (MCH), Community Health, Nutrition, and Anatomy & Physiology.
• Library: Features over 10,000 volumes and digital access to international nursing journals through HELINET and NLIST-INFLIBNET.
• Accommodation: Separate hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security and mess facilities providing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
• Transport: A fleet of seven buses for clinical training visits and daily commutes.
• Other Amenities: On-campus medical clinic, gymnasium, 200-seat auditorium, and Wi-Fi across the campus. 

Placements & Career Prospects

The institute reports nearly 100% placement assistance. Graduates frequently secure roles at major healthcare providers such as: 

• Apollo Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare
• Narayana Health
• Manipal Hospitals