Athena College of Nursing, located in Mangaluru district, Karnataka
Athena College of Nursing, located in Mangaluru district, Karnataka, is a unit of Athena Hospital and has a history of nursing education dating back to 2003, when it began offering the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma programme. In 2004, the college introduced the B.Sc. Nursing programme, followed by Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in 2009 and M.Sc. Nursing. The institution is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru, and is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka State Nursing Council (KNC). The college features fully equipped laboratories, including well-maintained Anatomy and Physiology laboratories, to support practical learning. Its well-stocked, computerised library provides access to books by Indian and international authors, journals, periodicals, magazines, and newspapers. Transportation facilities are also available for students, supporting their daily commute and academic experience.
The 4-year B.Sc Nursing program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to build a strong foundation in medical science, anatomy, and direct patient care. Students undergo rigorous theoretical training and hands-on clinical practice, preparing them to become registered professional nurses capable of working in top hospitals globally.
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