Philadelphia Hospital & School of Nursing, Ambala
Philadelphia Hospital & School of Nursing, Ambala comprises two sisterly organisations; Philadelphia Hospital, Ambala & Philadelphia School of Nursing, Ambala these institutes provide community health and education.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1887 |
| Accreditation | Indian Nursing Council, Haryana Nursing Council, Medical Council of India |
| Director | Sunil Kumar Sadiq |
| Undergraduates | 100 per year |
| Location | , India 24.43°N 86.62°E |
| Website | www |
History
The hospital was opened in 1901 by Dr Jessica Carlton, an American missionary from Philadelphia, USA, who came to Ambala in 1887.[1]
Philadelphia School of Nursing, Ambala is sister organisation of Philadelphia Hospital, Ambala. School of Nursing is a pioneering institute of medical training in India. School of Nursing was established in 1924. In the beginning it had a nursing staff of one trained American nurse and ten Indian trainees. The first batch of nurses - when medical care for women was almost unheard of except for the traditional mid-wives - were trained in General nursing, Anatomy, Physiology and Mid-wifery. School of Nursing is recognized by Indian Nursing Council and Haryana Nursing Council.
Diploma Courses
| Discipline | Intake | Full Time\Part Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Nursing | 40 | Full Time |
| 2 | Mid-wifery | 20 | Full Time |
References
- Jaggi, O. P. (2000). Medicine in India: Modern Period. Oxford University Press. p. 62. ISBN 9780195651263.