JMJ College of Nursing ORIGIN OF ST. THERESA’S INSTITUTIONS
About Congregation
The Society of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ) was founded by Rev. Fr. Mathias Wolff S.J in the Netherlands in 1822 for the emancipation of the Dutch people during the period of French Revolution. Gradually it spread to many countries in the world.
In India, the JMJ arrived in the year 1904. The founder gave the Congregation ‘Continually Adoptable Availability as its Characteristic.’ Conscious of the mandate of the founder, a Sister of the Congregation of JMJ ought to have firm solidarity with the world, and carry the four corners of the world in her heart, and be ready to go there, where the need is great.
Today in many states in India, the JMJ sisters run Schools, Colleges of various kind, training centers, well equipped hospitals, home for the homeless, Aged, terminally ill, conduct health camps, courses having job opportunities. Our Congregation in India functions in four provinces (Administrative units) of Guntur, Bangalore, Raipur, and Hyderabad. And Kurnool comes within Hyderabad Province.
Sacred Heart Convent is situated on the banks of River Tungabhadra and River Handri. It was established in the year 1913. The Main aim of the Society is to care for the girl child and to bring up to the heights of the Society. Later This Society registered with different charitable units/departments serving the poor and needy of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. We have been working for the upliftment of the down trodden of the society in the field of education, health care, care of orphans, street children, HIV AIDS, small lively hood, and women empowerment programs.
About Hospital
St. Theresa General Hospital, Kurnool, a mission hospital popularly known as ‘Gosha Hospital’, is a non-profitable voluntary Health Care Institution, started in the year 1924, as a “Mother and Child Clinic”. The hospital is owned and managed by sisters of Jesus Mary Joseph (JMJ). It is established in the year 1917 with small dispensary with 25 beds with minimum facilities to provide basic health care to the people of Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
As the mortality rate of the women during the time of delivery was high, much care was taken by the members to be available for people in order to reduce the mortality rate of the mother and child. The management of St. Theresa’s Hospital popularly known as Gosha Hospital took care to provide best health care for the Obstetric and Gynae, Pediatric and Neonatal patients. It had progressed rapidly caring for all the patients in need as it was only one charitable & caring hospital other than the Government Hospital.
Now it has grown into 75 bedded Hospital with its own latest and well-equipped facilities like good Operation Theaters, Lab, and Pharmacy etc. Many doctors bring their patients to our hospital for Surgeries. We have 24 X 7 Ambulance services at an affordable cost. We provide good nursing care and maintain a clean and homely atmosphere in the hospital with minimum cost.
Following the footsteps of Jesus, the Devine healer, our Mission is:
- To bring wholeness to the broken humanity through solidarity and caring services.
- To serve the multitude of the marginalized people especially women, children and the aged in order to lead them towards fulness of life.
- To ensure promotive, preventive, and curative health care services in the rural areas and the availability of essential drugs at affordable cost and advocate indigenous medicine.
- To help establish God’s kingdom of peace, justice, and brotherhood.
St. Theresa’s being ideally located in the heart of the town and the only available institution then for catering to the medical needs of women and children and has made slow but steady progress due to the vision and mission of the dedicated sisters and the quality of the services rendered, and has come a long way from its humble beginning to the level of General Hospital with the bed strength of 150. St. Theresa’s hospital is a beacon of hope, affordable to many while it keeps abreast with the latest breakthrough in the art and technique of medicine.
Recently we opened Naturopathy department. The patients are given Colon Hydro Therapy treatment (cleansing of large intestine) Mud bath, Acupuncture, Oil massage, Hydro therapy Diet therapy Yoga, meditation, and some other health benefits of nature cure.
About College of Nursing
We Prepare Professional Nurses of Global Standard at JMJ
JMJ (Jesus Mary Joseph) college of nursing is a Christian, Catholic and Minority Institute, belong to the Congregation of Jesus Mary Joseph, Hyderabad Province, which is a registered Society. The College is an integral part of St. Theresa’s Hospital, N R Pet, Kurnool.
The vision of starting a nursing college in Kurnool came into existence in the month of January 17th 2023. We are permitted with 60 seats of intake by the Government of A. P, Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, A.P Nursing Council, Vijayawada, A.P. We are still awaiting for the permission of Indian Nursing Council ( INC ).
Curricular
JMJ College of Nursing offers four years of B. Sc. (N) programme in Nursing affiliated to Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, A.P. and meets the standard set by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi. The INC has introduced semester system from 2022-2023.
Facilities at JMJ College of Nursing
We have equipped all the labs as per the norms of Indian Nursing Council.
Laboratory
The Laboratory for Nursing Foundations, Pre-Clinical lab, Maternity & Child Health, Medical Surgical nursing, Community health nursing, Computer, Nutrition offers best learning facilities to develop the technical skills before the students have practice on patients.
Library
Library comprises of Reading rooms, Journal section, facilities for Photocopying, and Internet browsing with good collection of latest editions of Books and journals of both Indian and foreign publications, including Digital library facilities.
Clinical Experience
The clinical experience of students is offered at our parent St. Theresa’s hospital with 150 beds and Government Hospital, Kurnool. A variety of patients are available for the students to learn at different stages of illness. The faculty is posted for guiding the students in all the areas at a ratio of 1:10.
Co-curricular activities
The activities are organised regularly through Student nurses Association and NSS. Our students participate in various intercollegiate competitions, exhibitions, and community development programmes.
Scholarship
The reservation category students belonging to SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority communities are eligible for scholarships provided from State Social Welfare & Minority Welfare Departments.
Faculty
JMJ College of Nursing has a distinct faculty with post graduate qualification and coupled with vast experience in teaching and clinical areas. Their combined quality and vision create out the college as one of the most progressive colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
Hostel
The hostel block is a distinctive structure in the campus, a home away from home for our students. The hostel provides better facilities with recreation, sanitation, and water supply for 24 hours.
How do I apply to the Nursing Programme?
Application forms for the admission to B Sc Nursing programme will be obtained from the College Website: www. kurnooljmjcollegeofnursing.com, or directly from the college office in month of June, July and August. Application forms for the Government quota can be downloaded from Dr. YSR UHS Website: www. drysr.uhsap.in.
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