1. SAVITRIBAI PHULE COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tarabai Park, Kolhapur (MH)
Recognized by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi (No. 18-19/4480/INC)
Approved by Maharashtra Nursing Council, Govt. of Maharashtra, Affiliated to Maharashtra University
of Health Sciences, Nashik (No. MUHS/E-6 (UG)/ 6226003/2220)
P R O S P E C T U S
Basic B. Sc. Nursing
Address:
Savitribai Phule College of Nursing
Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha
2130 ‘E’ Ward, Tarabai Park, Kolhapur (MH)
Phone: 0231- 2668196, 2654653 Fax: 0231- 2666763
Website: vivekanandsanstha.com
E Mail: spcon.ssvss@gmail.com

2. CONTENTS
Sl No. Topics
1. About Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha
2. Kolhapur Travel Guide
3. Savitribai Phule College of Nursing
4. Philosophy of the College
5. Objectives
6. Infrastructure Facilities
7. Eligibility Criteria for Admission
8. Course Curriculum
9. Clinical Facilities
10. Rules and Regulations
11. Other Information
12. Discipline and Conduct of Students
13. Admission Procedure
14. Fee Structure
15. Admission form

3. 1. About Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha:
The ‘Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur’ is one of the few renowned and leading
educational institutions in Maharashtra (India). Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe started his dream project of
founding an educational institute in 1954. Revered Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe took up the task of the
spread of education with the definite objectives in mind. His objective was to transform a person
not only into a acknowledgeable or learned but into a wise, civilized and refined human being. The
Sanstha registered with charity Commissioner under Public Trust Act. This educational concern
has attained the growth to the tune of 22 undergraduate colleges, 66 higher secondary schools,
170 secondary schools and 72 other educational units. In addition to this, over 2500 students
pass out as graduates from different streams every year.
The annual budget of this second largest education Sanstha in Maharashtra is Rs. 4,00000000/-
(rupees four hundred million). The total number of students taking instructions at various levels in
a variety of programmes is estimated to be 2 lacs and about 7500 teachers have been discharging
their pious duty to materialize the dream of late Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe.
2. Kolhapur travel guide:
2.01 Kolhapur is a city situated in the south west corner of Maharashtra, India near to Karnataka
border. From Belgaum it is just one and half hour journey and Pune is 4 hours journey from here
by road. Shri Swamu Sikshan Sanstha situated at the centre of the city, Tarabai Park. The
population of Kolhapur is around 7, 20,000. The main languages are Hindi, Marathi and English. It
is situated on the banks of river Panchganga and provides the location for the Mahalakshmi
Temple. The city also lends its name to many common terms like Kolhapuri Chappal , Kolhapuri
lavangi mirchi, Kolhapuri gur and Kolhapuri cuisine.
2.02 Kolhapur is a very ancient city, famous for its food, education, headwear, footwear,
jewellery, wrestling and religious connections. Kolhapur finds mentions in Devi Gita, the final and
most important chapter of the Srimad Devi Bhagawatam. During 940-1212 CE, it was the capital
of the Shilahara dynasty of Kolhapur. An inscription at Teradal mentions that king Gonka was
healed from snakebite by a Jain monk and Gonk had built a temple of Lord Neminath. Majority of
the city dwellers are Marathas along with relatively smaller communities of Gujaratis, Marwadis,
Maharashtrian Jains, Lingayats and Sindhis. Kolhapur has one of the highest per-capita income for

4. a city in India. Trade is mostly dependent on farming of cash crops like sugarcane, the metal
industry with important inputs from textiles and mining. The prosperity and the resulting spending
prowess of the Kolhapuri people was famously reported in a list of cities with the highest number
of Mercedes cars in the state of Maharashtra, where Kolhapur came second only to Mumbai.
Similarly, Kolhapur also attracts lots of shoppers from around the region. The main shopping hub
of the city is Mahadwar Road, near Mahalaxmi Temple inside the old city walls. New and modern
stores have also popped up in the historically residential area, Rajarampuri. Another field that
Kolhapur prides itself of is films. In certain circles, Kolhapur was and is still considered the capital
of the Marathi film industry. It has been credited as the place where Raja Harishchandra, the first
feature film ever produced in India was conceptualized. Kolhapur still plays host to many film
festivals and provides location for shooting. Kolhapur is also a strong political center. Nationalist
Congress Party along with Congress is the current political powerhouses in the region.Kolhapur is
an attractive city in Maharashtra and a good base for seeing some of the hill stations around such
as Panhala. The most famous sight in town is the New Palace in Kolhapur. It houses the Shahaji
Chhatrapati Museum- a weird array of the former Maharaja's possessions, who recently died in
1983. British architect Charles Mant designed the New Palace in 1881 in the Indo-Sarcenic style.

5. 3. Savitribai Phule College of Nursing:
3.01 The Savitribai Phule College of Nursing, Kolhapur takes pride to offer B.Sc. Nursing, a
professional Degree Programme, for girls and boys, under Shree Swami Vivekanand Shikshan
Sanstha starting from August 2009.
3.02 Location - The College is located in Tarabai Park area, the heart of the historical city of
Kolhapur, as a town with all past glory and grandeur, tradition and culture and also with
architectural beauty and performing arts. This city was the capital of King Chhatrapati Shahu
Maharaj. The City is well connected with the rest of the country by rail, road and air.
3.03 Campus - The College campus is situated at Tarabai Park inside the Shri Swami Vivekanand
Shikshan Sanstha’s Campus. It provides a serene environment for learning and assimilation. It
has all the basic amenities and facilities and is easily approachable from all corners of the City by
road and readily available public transport. The Kolhapur railway station is just 2 Kilometers away
from the College campus.
3.04 College profile - The College is planned for doing pioneering work, in the field of Nursing
Education and for imparting professional expertise, to the young aspirants who will be groomed to
dedicate themselves to the service of humanity. The collegiate programme is being initiated and
organized by Shree Swami Vivekanand Sikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
3.05 The College has already been recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the apex
Nursing body of the country, as well as duly approved by the Maharashtra State Govt. and
Nursing Council. The College is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik.
4. Philosophy of the College:
4.01 The College philosophy is consistent with the noble ethos of the Shri Swami Vivekanand
Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi. Keeping in view
the importance of National Integration, the College believes in training professional nurses from
all States of India and even abroad to meet the challenges of the modern health care delivery
system, in conformity with the discipline of nursing profession. Nursing is a life long service to the
people and therefore, the Savitribai Phule College of Nursing, Kolhapur, focuses on preparing
students for maximum professional effectiveness throughout their career, through relevant
educational processes, facilitating continued personnel and professional growth to meet the needs
of the society.
4.02 The Basic Principle guiding the College of Nursing is that the nursing contributes to health
services in a vital and significant way in the health care delivery system. It aims at identifying
health needs of the people, planning and providing quality care in collaboration with other health
professionals and community groups.
4.03 The motto as given by Dr. Bapuji Salunkhe is “Education for Knowledge, Wisdom and refined
Culture”, thus forming the Basic Philosophy behind nursing education with a spirit of devotion and
commitment, regardless of caste, creed or religion and therefore the college shall endeavor to
train the students to acquire knowledge, develop skills and positive attitude, as also enable them
to carry out their duties and responsibilities as a competent professional nurse with the above
mentioned ideals.

6. 5. Objectives:
In pursuance of the said philosophy, the aims and objectives of the College are to empower young
aspirants that predominantly opt for nursing as a career as well as provide opportunities for the
students to acquire and develop:
(1) Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medicine including
alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and
communities.
(2) Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors which affect health of individuals
and groups.
(3) Providing nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals
and groups.
(4) Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide
quality care.
(5) Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
(6) Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health
policies and programmes.
(7) Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable
standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
(8) Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health team in order
to promote effective interaction.
6. Infrastructure Facilities:
6.01 Classroom and Conference Hall - All classrooms and lecture hall are spacious, equipped with
modern teaching aids and provided with comfortable and conducive environment for learning.
6.02 Library and Computer Lab -The collection of books in the main library includes medical,
nursing and other books and journals which span over 1000 volumes. The main library subscribes
to numerous national as well as international journals and periodicals.

7. 6.03 Reading Room - The Nursing Library has a well equipped reading room, which provides up-
to-date reference books, journals, newspapers and magazines.
6.04 Audio Visual Lab - The College possesses a good number of audio-visual aids. A good
collection of video tapes, C.D. and audio materials on different subjects are available for the
students’ education. In addition, the college students shall also have access to the Computer Lab
and latest software.
6.05 Other Laboratories - Under the valuable guidance of the faculty, nursing students shall be
allowed to work in the modern and fully equipped labs:
6.06 Hostel Facilities - Hostel facility is available and compulsory for the students. Each student is
provided in residing room with a bed, a locker, a table and a chair. Students admitted in the
hostel will be immunized against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Typhoid on payment. Students are
to strictly follow hostel rules. Ragging is strictly prohibited in the hostel. If any such case comes to
the notice of the Prescribed Authority, the Authority has full power to suspend the miscreant from
the college. Students are advised not to keep heavy cash, gold Jewellery and costly electronic
items in their rooms. Authority will not be responsible for any loss.

8. 6.07 Transport - College transport for institutional needs is provided from the campus to hospital.
Buses and cars are allotted wherever needed by the College for curricular activities.
6.08 Extra Curricular Activities - Though each student has freedom to follow her own faith. Indoor
and outdoor games are also provided. Educational tours and picnics are arranged for the students.
7. Eligibility Criteria:
7.01 The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st Dec. of the year of
admission
7.02 The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of: Higher secondary school
certificate Examination (12 years course),
Or
Senior School certificate Examination (10+2), pre-degree Examination (10+2)
Or
An equivalent with 12 years schooling from a recognized board or University with science
(Physics, chemistry, Biology) and English with minimum of 45% aggregate marks (PCBE) passing
one at the same time
7.03 Candidate shall be medically fit.
7.04 The total number of seats is 50 per year.
7.05 Selection of the candidates should be based on the merit of the entrance examination held
by University or competent authority.
7.06 The duration of course shall be 4 years including internship.
8. 01 Course Curriculum: (according to I.N.C. Syllabus of B.Sc. Nursing)
S.
No.
Subjects 1st
year 2nd
year 3rd
year 4th
year
1 English √
2 Anatomy √
3 Physiology √
4 Nutrition √
5 Biochemistry √
6 Nursing Foundations √
7 Psychology √
8 Microbiology √
9 Computer √
10 Hindi/ Regional Language √
11 Sociology √
12 Pharmacology √
13 Pathology √
14 Genetics √
15 Medical Surgical Nursing √ √

9. 16 Community Health
Nursing
√ √
17 Communication and
Educational technology
√
18 Child Health Nursing √
19 Mental Health Nursing √
20 Midwifery and Obstetrical
Nursing
√ √
21 Nursing Research and
Statistics
√
22 Management of Nursing
Services and Education
√
Total hours (Theory and
Practicals)
1480 1480 1480 2230
8.02 Attendance - A minimum of 80% attendance in total lectures, demonstrations, practicals and
posting in each subject separately is required to become eligible for appearing in the University
examination.
9. Clinical facilities:
9.01 The Chatrapati Pramila Raje (C.P.R) Hospital is 650 beds super specialty hospital offers an
excellent clinical field to the Nursing, Paramedical and Postgraduate medical students. In addition
to the rich general clinical experience available in Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics,
Obstetrics and Gynecology, C.P.R Hospital offers specialized areas for clinical experience, e.g.
I.C.U., C.C.U., N.I.C.U., Cardiac surgery, Neurosurgery, Dialysis, Ophthalmology, Dentistry,
Urology and Psychiatry.
9.02 The ultra modern O.T. Complex with five theatres provides clinical experience in Cathlab,
phaco emulsification, neurosurgery, joint replacement, laparoscopy plastic surgery and other
latest procedures.
9.03 The multi-specialty Outpatient Departments provide varied experience in allopathy In
addition, there are specialized clinics viz. Asthma Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Hypertension Clinic,
Psychiatric Clinic, Infertility clinic, Thyroid Clinic, Arthritis and Anemia Clinic as well as
immunization and Polio Vaccination, Programme, frequent Cardiac Checkup Camps and other
health oriented camps are held regularly. Fully automated computerized Pathology Department,
Blood Bank with component separation unit, endoscopy, color Doppler, ECG, TMT, Radiology with
CT Scan, Ultra Sound and modern X-Ray Unit, EEG, PFT, etc. Gastro Medicine, Radiology,
Cardiology, Electro Physiology, etc., provide wide experience in indoor diagnostic facilities.
9.04 The College is also affiliated to Psychiatric Centre of “C.P.R” for Clinical experience in
Psychiatric Nursing. The college is affiliated to “Kale/ Khapire” PHC’’s for the experience in
Community Health Nursing.

10. 10. Rules and Regulations:
10.01 All students admitted in the College must observe the rules and regulations that may be
framed from time to time by the College and for Hostel. Students are required to maintain
absolute self discipline in the College campus. Violation of rules will result in severe disciplinary
action against the offender including her/him suspension or expulsion from the College. In such
cases she/he will forfeit all the deposits and shall not be eligible for any claim.
10.02 Each student is responsible for the proper handling and safe custody of any apparatus or
equipment that she/he may be using. In case of any damage or loss to the college property
through misuse or negligence, the student shall have to pay the cost of repair or replacement.
10.03 Students must show respect and obedience to all members of the staff as well as the
managing authorities of the College.
10.04 Every student shall have to attend classes and practicals. They are not supposed to leave
the College premises without the permission of the Principal.
10.05 In case of illness, permission will have to be obtained from the Principal for remaining
absent from Class and Practicals.
10.06 All dues should be cleared as per the prescribed Time Schedule.
10.07 The Disciplinary Committee of the College reserves the right to rusticate any student found
indulging in acts prejudicial to the interest of the College or involved in gross indiscipline or
immoral acts.
10.08 Parents and natural guardians of the students can appoint local guardians, if they so
desire, to meet the students on permissible days and time. In case of appointment of local
guardians, their entire personal data along with photograph shall have to be submitted. On the
request of local guardian, if the student is allowed to go out of hostel, the responsibility would be
on the parents who appointed the local guardian.
10.09 No student can claim room of choice, Electric appliance, Almirah, Stool and Chair, etc.
other than provided by the Institution.
10.10 Students cannot keep mobile phone inside the Clinical premises and the College premises.
If found guilty student may be punished.
11. Other Information:
11.01 The students are expected to follow the rules of the College, Hostel, and Mess. Failure to
do so will lead to disciplinary action.
11.02 Students are advised not to keep heavy cash, gold / silver jewellery and costly items in
their rooms.
11.03 When students are posted within or outside for project experience and field work, expenses
shall be borne by the students.
11.04 The College would provide transport facilities for the students’ field work. Whenever this is
not feasible, the students will have to use public transport at their own expenses.
11.05 For clinical and field experience every student needs to purchase prescribed dress.
11.06 Uniform - Students must to wear the uniform prescribed by the College.

11. 11.07 Hospital - Students should go to the hospital only when on duty or with prior permission.
Students shall not accept any presents or gifts from patients or their relatives or visitors for any
service or favor. If a student wishes to visit sick students or relatives, she must obtain prior
permission from the Tutor. Students must not go alone to or from the Hospital after 8 p.m.
11.08 Hostel - Students will be provided accommodation, single or double Room or dormitory
according to the availability. They will not be allowed to keep their relatives or any attendant with
them.
11.09 Visit to Relatives - Students will be permitted to go out to visit relatives (approved in
writing by the sponsor or guardian as the case may be). It does not conflict with the scheduled
term exams. Permission must be obtained one day in advance from the competent authority.
Parents, sponsor or guardian, as the case may be, must give in writing, prior approval for the
student, if she is to travel alone. A list of relatives (Father, Mother, Sister and Brother), who could
accompany the student when they go out of the Hostel must also be approved by Parents /
Sponsor / Gurdian, as the case may be, along with the photographs submitted at the time of
admission.
11.10 Pass and Signing the Out-going and In-coming Register - an outgoing cum incoming
register is kept with the Warden at the Hostel. Each student must fill in the date, time and all
other columns of the register in her own handwriting and sign it, positively.
11.11 Valuables - Students shall not keep any valuables with them. The College cannot assume
any responsibility for the loss or theft of any article belonging to any student.
12. Discipline and Conduct of students
12.01 Every student shall conduct herself/ himself in accordance with and for the fulfillment of
her/his declaration in her/his application for admission in the College of Nursing to the effect that
she/he sincerely believes in the Basic Principles of the Institution, that care for services of
humanity at large, without any distinction of religion, race, colour, caste, or creed, with complete
dedication, love and as much renunciation and sacrifice as possible, as worship of God and
advancement of her spiritual powers, and in furtherance of this objective she/he:-
• Shall abide by and obediently maintain and help to maintain discipline in the College, hostel, and
Polyclinic as well as outside when permitted to go out.
• Shall be strictly punctual in studies and recreation and work and shall pass her/ his life in purity
in the hostel, the Polyclinic and the outside world.
• Shall pursue her/ his studies, theoretical and practical, faithfully and obediently with interest,
and diligence, both in the classrooms as well as in the clinical.
• Shall abstain from everything deleterious or mischievous.
• Shall not take her/him or administer to anyone else any drug which may be harmful.
• Shall learn and acquire patients’ bedside manners and ethics and shall never lose temper and
shall do everything in her power to observe, follow and maintain the standards of the profession
of Nursing.

12. • Shall keep secret and confidential all personal matters or affairs of patients and his/her family
matters which may be confided to her/ him or may come to her/ him knowledge in, or in
connection with the practice of Nursing.
• Shall loyally render all possible help or assistance to the physician or the surgeon in his work.
• Shall devote her/ him faithfully with love, tenderness and sympathy to the welfare of patients
committed to her/ his care as nurse.
• Shall see to it that the patients committed to her/ him care, their relatives or visitors are not
made to incur and do not on their own accord incur any expense or service, or obtain service or
concession, in connection with the College, the hostel, or WHICH IS NOT LEGAL OR ETHICAL.
• Shall learn to be courteous to the patients and their visitors. They are to be respectful and
obedient to their superiors.
• Shall not organize unauthorized meetings or assemblies within the hostel premises or undertake
collection of Union Subscription. Collection of any money for any other purpose also cannot be
done without prior permission in writing.
• Shall refrain from unruly behavior, defiance, and/or disobedience of lawful instructions and/or
order of the superiors. Such behavior will expose a boarder for disciplinary action which includes
removal from the institution. Decision of the Principal will be final and binding in all cases.
• Shall refrain from damaging hostel or college properties, misuse of water and electricity causing
wasteful expenditure. In the event of any breach thereof, the cost will be recovered from the
erring student.
12.02 Senior boarders are expected to lead an exemplary life style to serve as a role model for
the junior student nurses.
12.03 Withdrawal - It is expected that once a student is admitted, she/ he will continue in the
College until she/ he has completed the course. In case a guardian finds it necessary to withdraw
her/ his ward, she/ he will inform the Principal in writing stating the reason for her/ him decision
to withdraw her/ him. The application will be duly considered and necessary action taken. Before
release of a student from the College in such a case, the guardian will have to clear the damages
in terms of the Bond executed at the time of the student’s admission.
12.04 The candidates as well as their parents, at the time of admission of the students to the
institute will be required to furnish an undertaking in the form of an affidavit that the candidate
shall not indulge in any form of ragging, strike and if found guilty, College may take appropriate
action against the erring students.
13. Admission Procedure:
13.01 Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. Nursing Course should apply on the application form
supplied by the College office only with the Prospectus.
13.02 Candidates must have passed in all the required subjects separately (in Theory and
Practical) required for admission to B.Sc. Nursing course, before the last date prescribed for
submission of the mark sheet.

13. 13.03 In case the information furnished or certificates, etc. submitted are found to be false, or
the candidate is found to have withheld or concealed any information in her application form, she/
he shall be removed from the College rolls and fees deposited by her shall be forfeited.
13.04 Once application form is submitted, no alterations will be allowed thereafter.
13.05 All admissions are provisional subject to the verification of original documents and medical
examination conducted by College Authorities.
14. Fee Structure: (Payable annually at the Time of beginning of each Session)
S. No. Particulars 1st
Yr. 2nd
Yr. 3rd
Yr. 4th
Yr.
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
01. Tuition fee 50,000/- 50,000/- 50,000/- 50,000/-
02. Other Fees 5,250/-
Total 55,250/- 50,000/- 50,000/- 50,000/-
14.01 Security Deposit of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) to be deposited at the beginning of
the Programme (Refundable without interest on completion of course).
14.02 Admission Fees (Rs. 5,000/-) are to be paid at the time of admission according to the
University Rules and Regulations. Professional Fees are required to be paid according to the
S.N.A. Rules and Regulations.
14.03 No refund of fee is permissible once the candidate has been admitted to the College. The
fee and other dues, once paid, under no circumstances will be refunded, adjusted or transferred.
Students discontinuing in the midst of the course are to be pay the remaining year’s fee also.
14.04 The College reserves the right to make additions or alterations to the existing rules,
working hours, time table, fee structure and mode of training as may be deemed necessary from
time to time.