Historical Sketch
Government College of Nursing Thiruvananthapuram is the pioneer institution of Nursing Education in Kerala, which prepares different levels of professionals who are equipped to face all challenges in the profession of nursing. This is the first institution in the state to start BSc Nursing and MSc Nursing and is a PhD study centre for Indian Nursing Council , Kerala University of Health Sciences and University of Kerala. The college caters to General nursing and midwifery students, Post Basic diploma students in different specialties, graduates and post graduates in Nursing, who are now successful professionals in all parts of globe, bringing glory to their Alma Mater. To achieve this, the institution believes that a good understanding of basic scientific principles in nursing, principles of communication, inter personal relationship, learning, teaching and research are essential as nursing is a profession influenced by scientific and technological advancements to serve the people, be it in the hospital or community.
Milestones
1943
Govt College of Nursing Thiruvananthapuram, had its origin as school of nursing attached to General Hospital, Thiruvanthapuram
1943
1954
The School of Nursing was shifted to Medical College campus from General hospital ,Thiruvananthapuram.
1960
Diploma programme in Teaching and Administration of 11 months duration started at University level with an annual intake of 10 students.
1960
1963
School of Nursing was upgraded to College of Nursing by starting of Post Basic B.Sc (N) for diploma Nurses which was the first of its kind in South East Asia.
1972
Four year degree programme in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) was started at University level with an annual intake of 25 students. The present college building was inaugurated on 12th April 1972 by Dr.K.Balaraman Nair, the Director of Health Services.
1972
1983
Admission to B.Sc. Nursing programme was made through common medical and engineering entrance examination of Kerala with 25 admissions, out of which 3 seats were reserved for male candidates.
1987
This year is remarkable in the history of nursing education in Kerala with the starting of post graduate programme in nursing (M.Sc Nursing) in Medical Surgical specialty with an annual intake of four students and selection was based on merit.
1987
1990
MSc Nursing admission was made through Entrance Examination.
1992
BSc Nursing seat enhanced from 25 to 50 with 6 seats reserved for boys.
1992
1996
Three more M Sc Nursing Specialities (Child Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing & Community Health Nursing) started with 4 students per speciality.
1998
Manpower empowerment in Trauma Care in co-operation with Loma Linda University, USA. Male Candidates were admitted to GNM Programme.
1998
1999
Started Global Health Exchange Programme in Nursing with Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
2002
Admission to BSC Nursing was made irrespective of gender difference. Annual Intake of BSc Nursing Students was enhanced to 60. Faculty Exchange Programme under Linnaeus Palme Exchange (LPE) started.
2002
2004
Seats for male candidates were enhanced to 6 for GNM programme.
2005
New Syllabus for GNM programme (3½ years including 6 months internship) implemented. College of Nursing was recognized as study center for PhD in Nursing as part of National Consortium, India Nursing Council. MSc Nursing seat enhanced from 16 to 28.
2005
2006
Three MSc Nursing students & two faculty visited Sweden as part of LPE programme. Rs 1 crore was sanctioned under PMSSY Scheme for constructing PG Block.
2006
2007
Launched website for College of Nursing, Thiruvanathapuram.
2008
Annual intake of BSc Nursing Students was enhanced to 75. Recognized as Research Center under University of Kerala.
2008
2010
Post Basic BSc. Nursing Programme restarted. BSc. Nursing, Post Basic BSc. Nursing & MSc. Nursing programme were affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
2011
One year Post Basic Diploma Programmes started in four specialties, such as Critical Care Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Nurse Midwifery Practitioner and Emergency and Disaster Nursing. A new PG block was inaugurated under the Prime Ministers Swasthya Suraksha Yogana (PMSSY) scheme.
2011
2012
Inauguration of the New Block in the campus.
2014
A mutual recognition agreement (MRA) was made between Singapore Government and Government of India which recognized this college as an Institution of Higher Learning in Nursing Education along with three more prestigious institutions in India.
2014
2015
Syllabus for GNM course was amended as per INC recommendation. Duration of course was again shortened to 3 years. Exchange programme in nursing with West Chester University, Pennsylvania, USA commenced.
2016
Revised syllabus for BSc Nursing by Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) was implemented. Inaugurated a multipurpose hall and a new conference hall.
2016
2017
College website was modified as www.gcnt.kerala.gov.in
2018
Institution was proposed for recognition as a centre for valuation under Kerala University of Health Sciences for under graduate programmes.
2018
2019
Institution recognized as a center for valuation camp under Kerala University of Health Sciences. Institution recognized as a Ph.D center under Kerala University of Health Sciences.
2020
- - Implemented revised syllabus for BSc Nursing (KUHS)
2020
2022
Golden Jubilee of BSc Nursing celebrated. Govt. College of Nursing, Trivandrum was selected for Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on nursing between India and Singapore.
2023
Sanctioned 8 seats for MSc Mental Health Nursing. An Annex for the Govt. College of Nursing Trivandrum started with annual intake of 100 students for Bsc.Nursing
2023
2024
Govt. College of Nursing, Thiruvanathapuram ranked 1st in KIRF Ranking