Indira College of Nursing in Trichy

Philosophy of Indira College of Nursing

The College of Nursing is a community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to the enhancement of human well-being through education of inquisitive students, creative innovation within practice, development and dissemination of research.

The College of Nursing strives for an environment in which all who come are welcomed and in which those who join our community will be challenged and supported to reach their highest potential. We support diversity of thought and persons and foster a desire for excellence.

Philosophy

We believe that all people should be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion and that caring relationships are the core of nursing practice.

We believe that the profession of nursing contributes to the health and well-being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

We strive to inculcate the spirit of genuine love and true service in the hearts of the students.

We believe that every person is a gift of God and we accept every one as a brother or a sister in need of service, from whatever caste, religion and class they may be.

We believe that enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is a right of all people.

We also believe that the basic course in nursing requires good understanding of scientific principles.

We recognize that nursing education has to be in harmony with the environment that is according to the accepted principles of nursing.

We believe that Nursing is a profession that requires knowledge, skills and attitude based on values to provide holistic health care to individuals, family and community.

We believe research, education, and service are the foundation for professional nursing practice.

We believe that Nursing is an art and science whose goal is to support optimal health of all through partnership with individuals, families, and communities and environments can be structured and enhanced to promote health and well-being.

We believe that high quality education, transforms lives and that students should be prepared to actively participate in a global community.

We believe that an expert faculty with varied areas of expertise is required to carry out the educational mission of the College.

We are committed to preparing our graduates to function in leadership roles and to address the political, social, ethical, economic, and policy issues that affect the design and delivery of health care in the state, the nation, and the world.

We are committed to the development of nursing as an academic discipline through scholarly activities that advance the science of nursing.

The graduate of the program will advocate to promote health, well-being and optimal quality of life through a diverse, multicultural society through practice of nursing in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

We believe that knowledge development and dissemination are our responsibility and commitment.

“The right future…. The right program… The right distance from home.” The ICON believes these guiding principles form a belief system which is foundational to our Educational program

PURPOSE

The program is designed to meet the individual or diverse needs of women and men from a broad range of culture and backgrounds.
The primary focus throughout the program is to promote caring attitudes and behaviors in the professional nurse.
The curriculum is designed to provide a liberal and professional educational foundation essential for competent practice with ethical judgment, creative and critical thinking; for understanding a multicultural society within the context of individual needs and her environment; for utilizing nursing theory and research; for promoting personal and professional growth and for enhancing motivation for continuing education.
The graduate will be prepared at the baccalaureate level in nursing to function as a generalist who is able to utilize the nursing process in caring for a diverse, multicultural society in a variety of healthcare settings.
The Post graduate will be prepared at the Master’s level in nursing to function as a specialist who is able to utilize the nursing process in caring for a diverse, multicultural society in a variety of healthcare settings.
The major roles the graduate will be prepared to assume are direct provider, planner/coordinator, manager, and contributor to the nursing profession and health care team.
The baccalaureate and Post graduate program is designed to prepare the student nurse for professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Indian nursing council practice Act.

PROGRAM GOALS

The graduate of the program will synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge of the individual from nursing, scientific and humanistic disciplines with practice.
The graduate of the program will evaluate the interaction of and adaptation to the internal and external environment to promote the integrity of the individual.
The graduate of the program will provide professional nursing care which includes health promotion, prevention and maintenance in disrupted states of well-being, restoration, rehabilitation, health counseling and education based on knowledge derived from theory, research and practice.
The graduate of the program will enhance the quality of nursing and health practices through caring, investment of self and commitment toward well-being of others.
The graduate will engage in life long learning in order to enhance critical thinking skills in making decisions, clinical judgments and in problem solving.