The Division of Nursing Services in the hospital delivers care, which is aligned to the Philosophy and Motto of Christian Medical College, "Not to be ministered unto, but to Minister". The Nursing Services is the managerial hub of all nurses employed in the hospital and is responsible for quality nursing care to patients through qualified nurses.

The Nursing Services is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Health care organizations and is certified with the Nursing Excellence Certification since 2017.

History:

The Office of the Nursing Superintendent was established in the year 1909 and the First Nursing Superintendent was Ms. Delia M. Houghton. The 1st Batch of the Institution Registered Nursing students graduated in the year 1949 and joined the institution. The 1st Indian Nursing Superintendent was Ms. Anna Jacob (1949-1974). The Department grew by leaps and bounds through the years under the headship of committed and able Nursing Superintendents, setting a model for the rest of the country. Integration of College of Nursing and Nursing Service formally and officially was in the year 1961. The Institution since then was well supported through the leadership offered by College of Nursing faculty on various aspects of patient care management in the hospital.

The Office of the Nursing Superintendent is one of the five sections of Administrative Office under the Director, governed by the CMC council. This is the central point from which all activities related to nursing are managed, initiated or is reported. The Office of the Nursing Service shares the vision of providing good quality medical care in the hospital.

The nursing leadership thus plays a key role in providing the direction and infrastructure to ensure that nurses are empowered to practice professionally and thus deliver high quality care.

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