The College of Nursing is a new institution under the umbrella of Manohar Hill Charitable Trust of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

The trust is a symbol of benevolence and compassion for suffering fellow being and is a bold experiment of social service, which was, founded in 1964 by late Mr. P. Geevarghese a Kottayam Industrialist.

Based on personal conviction and Philosophy of its founder that "man is only a custodian of God's money, various institutions were established by trust for social service and to contribute to welfare and development of community in health, education and allied fields.

The institutions under the Manohar Hill Charitable Trust include the following institution with proven track record since decades.

• M.G.D.M. HOSPITAL (1964)
• P. Geevarghese School of Nursing (1975)
• Baselios English Medium School (1974)
• School of Medical Laboratory Technology (1979)
• The College of Nursing is the youngest institution under the trust, which is being established and planned to be developed as a prestigious institution under the trust. The College is named after the saintly bishop Theophilus, who was an inspiring force and promoter of M.G.D.M. HOSPITAL and other trust institutions.

THEOPHILUS COLLEGE OF NURSING - A BRIEF UPDATE

Thephilus college of Nursing commenced functioning in 2002 and is recognised by Kerala Nurse's & Midwives council, Indian Nursing Council and is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.

I Batch of B.Sc Nsg students completed the course in 2006 November and has passed out with flying colours. Miss Kavitha Sukumar got Distinction and 4th Rank in Mahatma Gandhi University. She was the topper amon all self financing colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.

II Batch B.Sc Nsg students have completed course in 2007 and has passed with excellent results.

FACULTY

M.G.D.M. HOSPITAL- A BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Mar Geevarghese Dionysious Memorial Hospital, Kangazha (established in 1964) has a prominent place in the health sector of Kerala especially Kottayam District. From its humble beginning as a small dispensary to cater to the health care needs of a rural community, it has become a multi disciplinary institution. It renders not only hospital based services but also preventive and promotive health care and also services aimed at the educational and comprehensive development and welfare of the community it serves. While most of the multi specialty hospitals in Kerala and India are situated in urban setting, our hospital has a special stature owing to its modern multi specialty organization in a rural community setting. The hospital today offers the following services.

DEPARTMENTAL SPECIALTIES LIST

a. General Medicine
b. General Surgery
c. Cardiology
d. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
e. Ophthalmology
f. Gastroenterology
g. Paediatrics
h. Psychiatry
i. Otolaryngeology
j. Orthopaedic Surgery
k. Physcial Medicine
l. Anaesthesiology
m. Urology
n. Nephrology
o. Oro-dental Surgery
p. Neurology
q. Radiology

SPECIALITY UNITS

a. Post Operative critical Care Unit
b. Medical ICU
c. Coronary Care Unit
d. Stroke Unit
e. Blood Bank
f. Dialysis Unit
g. Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Services
h. Operation theatre complex.

DIAGNOSTIC & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

a. Modern clinical Laboratory
b. Central Pharmacy
c. X-ray, U.S.G. & Doppler
d. E.C.G. & E.E.G
e. Dietary & Canteen
f. Chaplaincy services

EXTENTION/OUT REACH SERVICES

True to the vision and mission of the institution it also provides specialized innovative out reach programmes like
Eye camp,
School Health programmes,
Under five clinics,
High Risk Clinic,
Speech and Hearing clinic
Developmental and Rehabilitation clinic
Adolescent clinic etc.

AFFILIATIONS

For the following super specialties in which the existing facilities are not sufficient; arrangements for affiliation are being made.

COLLEGE COMMITTEES

The following committees are functioning in the college. Each committee conducts periodic meetings and minutes are recorded and maintained.

 College Management council (Staff council)
          Chair Person - Principal
          Minutes Secretary - Mrs. Ligi Prince
 Curriculum committee
          Chair Person - Principal
          Members - Mrs. Agnet Beena Mani, Mrs. Ligi Prince, Mrs. Shyla Iype, Mrs. Mariamma P. Alexander
 Disciplinary committee
          Chair Person - Principal
          Members - Mrs. Agnet Beena Mani, Mrs. Ligi Prince, Mrs. Mariamma P. Alexander, Mrs. Ponnamma P.R
 Library committee
          Chair Person - Mrs. Agnet Beena Mani
          Members - Mrs. Dolly Christbell (Librarian)
 Student Health and welfare committee
          Chair person - Mrs. Mariamma P. Alexander
          Members - Mrs. Shyla Iype, Mrs.Sheeja Mathew.

Academic programme

a) Syllabus of the course: The 4 year B.Sc.Nusrsing course offered by the college is affiliated to Mahatm Gandhi University. The B.Sc.Nsg. Syllabus which is framed in tune with regulation of Indian Nursing Council are followed strictly in this institution.
b) Admission to the course:
i) No. of Seats: Currently the annual intakes is only 50 seats as permitted by Govt. of Kerala, Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council and Mahatma Gandhi University.
ii) Eligibility for Admission: Candidate for admission to the course of B.Sc. Nursing shall be required to have passed Higher Secondary course of Kerala or any other course with 10+2 Years duration recognized as equivalent these to be Mahatma Gandhi University with Physics , Chemistry and Biology as optional with minimum 50% aggregate marks in there subjects.
iii) Criteria for Admission: 50% seats are filled by Commissioner of Entrance Examination. Govt. of Kerala, on the basis of rank obtained in the common Medical Entrance Examination by following all statutory reservation . Balance 50% seat are Management Quota seats. This 50% seats of Management Quota are filled on the basis of rank obtained in the common Entrance examination conducted by Association of Management under scrutiny of Commission appointed as per Supreme court direction.
c) Examination & Evaluation system: University examination is conducted yearly in addition to regular and systematic internal evaluation which is ongoing and continuous.

EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

With a vision of contributing to all-round and integrated development of students, following activities are planned to be provided

1. Association and Leadership development
       a. Student Nurses association
       b. Students union as per M.G.University Students Union Constitution

2. Sports and Games
Facilities for outdoor sports and games are provided in stadium adjacent to the college. Indoor games facilities are provided in the hostel.

3. Cultural and Entertainment Programs
Frequent cultural and entertainment programs are organized for the development of students in these areas. which includes Music Club, Debate Club and Quiz Club etc. Monthly cultural evenings are conducted for talented students to develop their potential to the maximum.