WHY CHOOSE SMCON?

• Placed in the natural landscape of mists, mountains, butterflies, orchids, rich & unique culture & pleasant weather
• Recognized by State & Indian Nursing council as well as approved by Government of Sikkim
• Focuses in nursing excellence i.e. clinical expertise, constant facility development, quality management & professionalism
• Equipped with modern educational system. Uses the problem solving approach in teaching.
• Best-in-class infrastructure and faculty profile
• Curriculum is designed to facilitate students in pursuing higher education in India and abroad
• Having own teaching hospital for learning clinical skills
• Value personal grooming
• Competent & experienced nursing faculty members
• SMCON/SMU is a part of Manipal Education & Medical Group –operates 4  universities & more than 30 professional Colleges in  India & overseas
• Excellent facilities for hostel, mess, sports etc.
• Encourages students to shine in extracurricular/cultural activities
• Provides opportunities to the students/faculty to engage in community programmes
• Opportunities to grow in diverse  culture of the campus
• Placements offered by reputed organisations

REASON TO CHOOSE NURSING AS PROFESSION

• There is a vast scope of nursing all over India and in the world today.
• The demand for Indian nurses in developed countries like USA, UK, Australia and others is tremendous.
• Graduates can be -Nurse Clinician, Nurse Educator ,Nurse Administrator or Nurse Researcher
• Graduates can work in Government Organization, Non-government Organization, Educational Institution, Community Setting, Army Nursing, Navy Nursing, Railway Nursing, School Health Nursing etc.
• They can serve in the capacity of a staff nurse, sister and/or a supervisor in the branches of Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, O.T. Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Cardiothoracic Nursing, Neurological Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and in Gynae, Maternity and Obstetrical Nursing in hospital set up.
• Community Health Nursing plays an extremely significant role in working for health and in implementing the National Health Programmes, especially in MCH & FW programmes.
• There is scope of higher studies i.e Masters, M. Phil and Doctorate in nursing, MBA ,Hospital Administration, Master degree in Microbiology, Psychology etc.
• There are opportunities for better earnings. Graduates can earn a competitive salary. In Western countries at entry point the graduates receive on an average of $ 49000 per  annum or $ 123/hr