Choithram College Of Nursing: Nurturing Students Into Future Caregivers
By Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael, Principal
For many years, nursing has been regarded as one of the most trustworthy and honorable professions, and for good reason. Nurses are frequently referred to as "˜Angels on Earth' because of their lengthy history of providing individualized, high-quality care.
Over the years, nursing practice has seen many changes, but one thing has remained constant, nurses are crucial for delivering emphatic healthcare. With a richness of scientific advancement and more autonomy than ever before, nurses are better prepared and qualified today than ever.
Nursing education has undergone the most transformation in the past ten years which further strengthens the position of nurses in their careers, and in society. As a part of Choithram Charitable Trust the Choithram College of Nursing was established in 1970, by Sh. Thakur Dasji Pagarani who established the trust in loving memory of his late father, Late Sh. Choithram Vishan Dasji Pagarani The institute is a NAAC accredited institution with B++ Grade and has been a guiding light in level of nursing education being imparted in the country. The institute is running with the enormous support of chairman and management team - Shri Satish Motiani.
"œThe vision of Choithram College of Nursing is to focus on all round development of nursing students and empowering the nursing profession through an integrated education, holistic health care services and clinical research.
The college's mission is to develop a dedicated; committed; service minded nursing community with a passion for excellence in every field of their endeavor and to provide an exemplary and innovative education, practices, research, and leadership that would result in improved health of populations locally, nationally, globally", shares Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael, Principal, CCON. The Choithram College of Nursing pursues this mission by concentrating on developing skilled human resources to serve the nation, developing a scientific culture of humanitarian as well as evidence-based practices, realizing teaching as a unifying activity with a spiritual touch, utilizing cutting-edge teaching methodologies, and fostering integrity. Creativity academic autonomy and a healthy atmosphere With this vision and mission at the core of all initiatives and practices, the college aspires to achieve its goal to produce competent nurses who are knowledgeable about EBP, endowed with critical thinking, humane & technical abilities and leadership traits to deliver comprehensive services to people and actively contribute to improvement in the nursing profession.
In order to preserve its distinction, CCON offers nursing courses at the bachelor's and master's levels as well as nurse-led programs like Healthy Mother Healthy Baby Cell (Antenatal & Postnatal Counseling) and MDBI (Multidisciplinary Behavior Intervention Unit).
These are the incubator facilities that assist students in improving their individual clinical exposure while also helping them build leadership skills. The college aims at the holistic development of the students and offers rich clinical experience, promotes student involvement in research projects, and conferences. Furthermore, to enable all students to achieve good quality education, CCON also has a strong scholarship system in place which qualifying students can benefit from.
In addition to incredible focus on the academic offerings, CCON also focuses heavily on infrastructural offerings to create an all-round growth promoting environment. ICT enabled classrooms, clinical learning and community learning facilities, skill labs, advanced auditoriums, seminar halls, and computer labs are some more offerings of the college. Furthermore, to ensure an all-round development of the students, the college also hosts a number of cultural and sports events and activities to promote participation in extracurricular activities.
Additionally, the students also participate in various state and national level competitions under the banner of the Student Nurses Association. "œWe believe in developing the students to their greatest potential through excellent knowledge efficient skills and appropriate attitudes that are the hallmarks of this profession and help the students to be effective change agents in the dynamics of social evolvements", further adds Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael.
CCON emphasizes on the impact of the quality of education being imparted to the students, and as such, the college has developed a unique pedagogical approach. The faculties of CCON are highly qualified, experienced in their respective field. Mind Mapping, E-learning, Simulation-based learning, and learning by doing are the different instructional approaches undertaken by the faculty members. To ensure that the faculty members are also up to date with their fields, the college also organizes multiple faculty development programs like the Clinical Implication of Nursing Process, Faculty Training on Using game, Sample in Research and Heartfulness Meditation.
In order to ensure strong placements for the students, the college also has collaborations with multiple industrial entities including IGNOU NHM, MPMSU, ICMR, and NQOCN for various research projects and CCONaffiliated to MPMSU & MPNRC.
In terms of placements, the college offers 100% job placement chances in a NABH Accredited Multi-specialty Parent Hospital for its students to get a job in their comfortable setting themselves. Choithram Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the state and awarded as Best Multi - Speciality Pvt Hospital, Indore 2022 and Nursing Excellence Award, Hospital gives its students the opportunity to work and advance their professional knowledge and nursing abilities.
A wonderful personality with a commitment to fostering a work atmosphere and education, Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael is renowned for her quality-driven work ethic and managerial style that is accommodating to students.
Over the years, nursing practice has seen many changes, but one thing has remained constant, nurses are crucial for delivering emphatic healthcare. With a richness of scientific advancement and more autonomy than ever before, nurses are better prepared and qualified today than ever.
Nursing education has undergone the most transformation in the past ten years which further strengthens the position of nurses in their careers, and in society. As a part of Choithram Charitable Trust the Choithram College of Nursing was established in 1970, by Sh. Thakur Dasji Pagarani who established the trust in loving memory of his late father, Late Sh. Choithram Vishan Dasji Pagarani The institute is a NAAC accredited institution with B++ Grade and has been a guiding light in level of nursing education being imparted in the country. The institute is running with the enormous support of chairman and management team - Shri Satish Motiani.
Ideals of the College
"œThe vision of Choithram College of Nursing is to focus on all round development of nursing students and empowering the nursing profession through an integrated education, holistic health care services and clinical research.
The college's mission is to develop a dedicated; committed; service minded nursing community with a passion for excellence in every field of their endeavor and to provide an exemplary and innovative education, practices, research, and leadership that would result in improved health of populations locally, nationally, globally", shares Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael, Principal, CCON. The Choithram College of Nursing pursues this mission by concentrating on developing skilled human resources to serve the nation, developing a scientific culture of humanitarian as well as evidence-based practices, realizing teaching as a unifying activity with a spiritual touch, utilizing cutting-edge teaching methodologies, and fostering integrity. Creativity academic autonomy and a healthy atmosphere With this vision and mission at the core of all initiatives and practices, the college aspires to achieve its goal to produce competent nurses who are knowledgeable about EBP, endowed with critical thinking, humane & technical abilities and leadership traits to deliver comprehensive services to people and actively contribute to improvement in the nursing profession.
Course & Infrastructure Offerings
In order to preserve its distinction, CCON offers nursing courses at the bachelor's and master's levels as well as nurse-led programs like Healthy Mother Healthy Baby Cell (Antenatal & Postnatal Counseling) and MDBI (Multidisciplinary Behavior Intervention Unit).
These are the incubator facilities that assist students in improving their individual clinical exposure while also helping them build leadership skills. The college aims at the holistic development of the students and offers rich clinical experience, promotes student involvement in research projects, and conferences. Furthermore, to enable all students to achieve good quality education, CCON also has a strong scholarship system in place which qualifying students can benefit from.
In addition to incredible focus on the academic offerings, CCON also focuses heavily on infrastructural offerings to create an all-round growth promoting environment. ICT enabled classrooms, clinical learning and community learning facilities, skill labs, advanced auditoriums, seminar halls, and computer labs are some more offerings of the college. Furthermore, to ensure an all-round development of the students, the college also hosts a number of cultural and sports events and activities to promote participation in extracurricular activities.
Additionally, the students also participate in various state and national level competitions under the banner of the Student Nurses Association. "œWe believe in developing the students to their greatest potential through excellent knowledge efficient skills and appropriate attitudes that are the hallmarks of this profession and help the students to be effective change agents in the dynamics of social evolvements", further adds Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael.
CCON emphasizes on the impact of the quality of education being imparted to the students, and as such, the college has developed a unique pedagogical approach. The faculties of CCON are highly qualified, experienced in their respective field. Mind Mapping, E-learning, Simulation-based learning, and learning by doing are the different instructional approaches undertaken by the faculty members. To ensure that the faculty members are also up to date with their fields, the college also organizes multiple faculty development programs like the Clinical Implication of Nursing Process, Faculty Training on Using game, Sample in Research and Heartfulness Meditation.
In order to ensure strong placements for the students, the college also has collaborations with multiple industrial entities including IGNOU NHM, MPMSU, ICMR, and NQOCN for various research projects and CCONaffiliated to MPMSU & MPNRC.
"CCON emphasizes on the impact Of the quality of education being Imparted to the students, and as Such, the college has developed a Unique pedagogical approach
In terms of placements, the college offers 100% job placement chances in a NABH Accredited Multi-specialty Parent Hospital for its students to get a job in their comfortable setting themselves. Choithram Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the state and awarded as Best Multi - Speciality Pvt Hospital, Indore 2022 and Nursing Excellence Award, Hospital gives its students the opportunity to work and advance their professional knowledge and nursing abilities.
Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael, Principal
A wonderful personality with a commitment to fostering a work atmosphere and education, Dr. Prof. Aradhana Michael is renowned for her quality-driven work ethic and managerial style that is accommodating to students.