Holy Cross College of Nursing

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Welcome to Holy Cross College of Nursing

“The need of the time is the will of God” ( Theodosius Florentini ) is the moto of Father Theodosius Florentini (1808 – 1865), who was determined to fight the anti-religious rationalism and radical liberalism by education of youth in faith and morals with special emphasis on the education of women. He upheld the christian principles in educational system. The congregation of the ” Teaching Sisters ” of the Holy Cross was found in the year 1884 in order to achive women’s education. Mother Bernarda Heimgartner (1822-1863) was the co-foundress.

Our History

Holy Cross College of Nursing

The first group of Holy Cross missionary sisters arrived at Quilon, Kerala State, S. India on Fourth November 1906. They served as honoraries in the government Hospitals of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Today the continues to give honorary serves for Government Hospitals of Kerala.

Holy Cross College of Nursing started in the year 03.03.2003 with the aim of Higher education and holistic formation of Nurses. Holy Cross College of Nursing provides Post Basic B.Sc Nursing in the year 2003, B.Sc. Nursing in the year 2004 and M.Sc. Nursing with five specialities in the year 2011 with 20 seats. (Medical Surgical Nursing : 5 seats, Mental Health Nursing : 2 seats, Community Health Nursing : 5 seats, Child Health Nursing : 4 seats and Maternity Health Nursing : 4 seats)

Lourdes School of Nursing

Kerala's First Private Nursing School

Lourdes School of Nursing started in the year 1958. This is the First Private Nursing School in Kerala State. The School functions with an intake of 50 students for the General Nursing and Midwifery training

Kerala's First Nursing Private School

Lourdes School of Nursing

Lourdes School of Nursing started in the year 1958. This is the First Private Nursing School in Kerala State. The School functions with an intake of 50 students for the General Nursing and Midwifery training

Principal

Dr. Sr. Bertha Pereppadan

“Hold high your lamps alight The shadows of darkness flying By your touch in home, hospital And families healing the world around.”

Holy Cross college of Nursing aims at the holistic formation of young women. It is an organization by the women for the women and with the women, originated in the year 1844 at Menzingen, a small village in Switzerland and has the belief that women are able to build up individuals, families and communities and that education is the stepping stone of development. Nursing education highlights the aspirations within the learner and the development of ones own abilities that lead an individual to professional practice. People are in need of care and protection at the time of a crisis- physical, social or psychological origin. Empowered nurses serve the society by providing preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services.

Principal

Dr. Sr. Bertha Pereppadan

“Hold high your lamps alight The shadows of darkness flying By your touch in home, hospital And families healing the world around.”

Holy Cross college of Nursing aims at the holistic formation of young women. It is an organization by the women for the women and with the women, originated in the year 1844 at Menzingen, a small village in Switzerland and has the belief that women are able to build up individuals, families and communities and that education is the stepping stone of development. Nursing education highlights the aspirations within the learner and the development of ones own abilities that lead an individual to professional practice. People are in need of care and protection at the time of a crisis- physical, social or psychological origin. Empowered nurses serve the society by providing preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services.

Vice-Principal Academic

Sr. Gertrude

It gives me immense pleasure to greet this moment of joy recalling the loving hearts and hands toiled to reach the heights of excellence. We all strive and are oriented to meet the “Need of the Time is the will of God”. Warmly welcome you to Holy Cross College of Nursing.

At Holy Cross College of Nursing, we uphold a tradition of academic rigor, ethical values, and compassionate care, shaping our students into skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals. As a center of excellence, our institution blends traditional teaching methods with modern advancements in nursing science, ensuring our students receive the best possible education and hands-on clinical experience. We take pride in nurturing both young men and women who aspire to serve humanity through the noble profession of nursing. With our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a student-centered approach, we prepare our graduates and post graduates to meet the dynamic challenges of the healthcare sector with confidence and competence.

Vice-Principal Academic

Sr. Gertrude

It gives me immense pleasure to greet this moment of joy recalling the loving hearts and hands toiled to reach the heights of excellence. We all strive and are oriented to meet the “Need of the Time is the will of God”. Warmly welcome you to Holy Cross College of Nursing.

At Holy Cross College of Nursing, we uphold a tradition of academic rigor, ethical values, and compassionate care, shaping our students into skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals. As a center of excellence, our institution blends traditional teaching methods with modern advancements in nursing science, ensuring our students receive the best possible education and hands-on clinical experience. We take pride in nurturing both young men and women who aspire to serve humanity through the noble profession of nursing. With our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a student-centered approach, we prepare our graduates and post graduates to meet the dynamic challenges of the healthcare sector with confidence and competence.

Vice-Principal Clinical

Sr. Teena Kavungal

“Nursing is an art and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painters or sculptor’s work”. -Florence Nightingale-

At Holy Cross College of nursing, we embark on a mission to shape the future of nursing through a blend of academic excellence, compassionate care, and unwavering values. Our Institution stands as a pillar of quality nursing education, guided by the spiritual legacy and commitment of the religious sisters of the holy cross. Nursing to us is not merely a profession But it is a sacred vocation that calls for dedication, empathy and a sense of responsibility ,with this in mind we the holy cross college of nursing offers a holistic approach to education, one that not only focuses on technical and clinical experts but also emphasizes the development of character, ethical principles and a strong sense of service, that true excellence in nursing comes from a combination of intellectual growth ,compassionate practice and moral integrity. Our college provides a dynamic learning environment, where students receive comprehensive training from experienced faculty and gain hands on experience through advanced clinical placements. We are deeply committed to upholding core values such as integrity, humility, and respect for human dignity-values that form the foundation of our nursing education. These principles guide our students in their personal journeys, empowering them to serve the humanity with care, competence and compassion.

Vice-Principal Clinical

Sr. Teena Kavungal

“Nursing is an art and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painters or sculptor’s work”. -Florence Nightingale-

At Holy Cross College of nursing, we embark on a mission to shape the future of nursing through a blend of academic excellence, compassionate care, and unwavering values. Our Institution stands as a pillar of quality nursing education, guided by the spiritual legacy and commitment of the religious sisters of the holy cross. Nursing to us is not merely a profession But it is a sacred vocation that calls for dedication, empathy and a sense of responsibility ,with this in mind we the holy cross college of nursing offers a holistic approach to education, one that not only focuses on technical and clinical experts but also emphasizes the development of character, ethical principles and a strong sense of service, that true excellence in nursing comes from a combination of intellectual growth ,compassionate practice and moral integrity. Our college provides a dynamic learning environment, where students receive comprehensive training from experienced faculty and gain hands on experience through advanced clinical placements. We are deeply committed to upholding core values such as integrity, humility, and respect for human dignity-values that form the foundation of our nursing education. These principles guide our students in their personal journeys, empowering them to serve the humanity with care, competence and compassion.

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Our Mission & Vision

Holy Cross College of Nursing is attached to Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam. The institute aims at developing women through nursing education by upholding catholic doctrines. The College is recognized by INC, Government of Kerala, KNMC and was affiliated to the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram in 2002. It was affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, during the year 2010.

Mission

‘Lead Kindly light’ is the motto of Holy Cross College of Nursing.

Vision

Higher education and holistic formation of young women as nurses by commitment towards excellence in quality care in order to achieve holistic healing, and contribute to the transformation of society