Celebrating Nursing in India

What year is recognized as the beginning of modern nursing in India?

• 1900

• 2500

• 2000

• 1800

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing in India?

• Annie Besant

• Florence Nightingale

• Lilavati Munshi

• Sarojini Naidu

What was the first nursing school established in India?

• Christian Medical College, Vellore

• Nightingale School of Nursing, Kolkata

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi

• Florence Nightingale Institute, Mumbai

Which organization is responsible for regulating nursing education in India?

• Nursing Council of India

• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

• Indian Medical Association

• Indian Nursing Council (INC)

What is the minimum educational qualification required to pursue a B.Sc. in Nursing in India?

• Graduation in any field

• 10+2 with Mathematics and English

• 10+2 with Arts subjects

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

In which year was the Indian Nursing Council established?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1960

• 1945

What are the two main types of nursing programs available in India?

• Certificate in Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing

• Nursing Assistant Program and PhD in Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing and Degree in Nursing

Which Indian state was the first to introduce a nursing college?

• Haryana

• Uttar Pradesh

• Punjab

• Maharashtra

What is the significance of the Nightingale Pledge in nursing?

• It serves as a marketing tool for nursing schools.

• The Nightingale Pledge represents the ethical commitment of nurses to compassionate care and professional integrity.

• It outlines the legal responsibilities of nurses in court.

• It is a historical document with no relevance today.

How has the role of nurses evolved in India over the past few decades?

• Nurses in India have remained solely in administrative roles without any specialization.

• The role of nurses has diminished, with fewer responsibilities in patient care.

• Nurses in India are primarily focused on traditional herbal medicine and home remedies.

• Nurses in India have evolved from traditional bedside roles to specialized, leadership positions in healthcare.