WHY SMCON| Sikkim Manipal University

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

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