The College of Nursing at Durgapur Institute of Nursing Science is comprised of five major academic departments: Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and Obstetrics & Gynaecologic Nursing. Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service learning. All departments emphasize the highest standards of professional nursing care and encourage the all-round development of students.
This department lays the foundation of nursing, instilling in students the core values and essential skills required for a successful career in nursing. The course covers communication, ethical behavior, decision-making, and other core topics. Faculty also teach Microbiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology.
This department prepares students to care for adults with diverse medical-surgical conditions. Students engage in seminars, case presentations, and practicals in various specialized units including Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, and ENT. Postgraduate students may specialize in Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Nephrology, or Oncology Nursing.
Research Area: Adult and Geriatric Nursing Care
Focusing on positive health and preventive care, this department trains students to care for individuals, families, and populations. Clinical training is provided at urban and rural centers. Students participate in health surveys, national programs, mass campaigns, and outreach clinics.
Research Areas: Geriatric care, School health, Occupational health, Community mental health, Substance abuse
This department trains students in comprehensive maternal and reproductive care including prenatal, postnatal, and newborn care. Clinicals are held in labor rooms, operation theatres, and maternity wards. Postgraduates can pursue roles as educators, managers, or researchers in women's health.
Research Areas: Childbirth preparation, Breastfeeding practices, Preconception care, Labour pain management, Menstrual and menopausal health
This course focuses on the care of infants and children, addressing both common and complex pediatric conditions. Students are exposed to pediatric wards and units like cardiology and neurology. The postgraduate program allows specialization in neonatal and pediatric nursing.
Research Areas: Preventive pediatrics, Nutrition, Childhood behavioral issues, Neonatal jaundice, Pain management, Play therapy
This department enables students to provide holistic mental health care using promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative methods. Students are guided by experts and gain clinical experience in hospitals and specialized centers.
Research Areas: Substance abuse, Geriatric care, Mood disorders, Childhood behavioral problems, Psychosocial interventions