COLLEGE OF NURSING Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences Ganapathichettikullam, Kalapet Puducherry – 605 014 Ph: 0413 – 2651419, 1509, 2656482 Email : principalcon@pims-py.edu.in

                                                                                         COLLEGE OF NURSING
                                                                    Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Sciences, Puducherry-14

                                                                           RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS

Welcome to College of Nursing, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences. All the students are expected to go through the following regulations of College of Nursing and get acquainted in order to help the students to maintain the discipline and standard of College of Nursing and Institution.

The College believes that duty, decorum and discipline are the hallmarks of a good student. Students with such qualities alone can prove to be productive manpower with an appreciable value system. Therefore erring students would be subjected to certain disciplinary code.

The Management reserves the right to modify any of the Institute rules as and when necessary. The decision of the Management in all matters shall be final.

A . COLLEGE WORKING HOURS

Theory block
Theory classes	Monday to Friday		8.00am - 4.00pm
	Saturdays		8.00am - 4.00pm
Partial clinical block
Clinical practice	Monday to Friday		7.30am - 1.00pm
Theory classes	Monday to Friday		2.00pm - 4.00pm
	Saturdays		8.00am - 1.00pm
Full clinical block
Clinical practice	Monday to Friday		7.30am - 4.00pm
Theory classes	Saturdays		8.00am - 1.00pm

• Girls:
• Students shall come clean, tidy and modestly dressed in Churidhar with shawl and white lab coat with ID for college.(Jeans, t-shirts, leggings, short kurtiesare and free hair is not permitted)

• Boys:
• Pant – shirt with white lab coat and ID and Keep hair cut short and clean shave (T-shirts are not permitted)

Students need to pay their fees through challan /DD in favor of “Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences” at the  beginning of every academic year (1st of July).

E. ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

i. COURSE COMPLETION:

The date of course completion will be calculated as per the date of admission of the individual student according to the programme.

   For B.Sc. (N) – 4 Years from the date of admission.
   For P.B.B.Sc. (N) – 2 years from the date of admission.
   For M.Sc. (N) ) – 2 years from the date of admission.
   For Ph.D.(N) - 3 years for Regular / 5 years for part time.

ii. ATTENDANCE

1. Students should attend all classes regularly
2. Attendance will be taken for every subject. Students coming late to the class beyond five minutes will not be marked attendance for that period.
3. The University prescribes a minimum 80% of attendance for theory and 100% for clinical practice in every subject. But the College insists on regular attendance in all classes. Students are eligible for scholarships only when they earn more than 90% of attendance.
4. Students are not permitted to absent themselves without prior permission.
5. An application for leave must be submitted in the prescribed form well in advance or at least 24 hours before the leave is required.
6. When absence without prior permission is availed in case of emergency, the leave application must be submitted on the day of return to the College.

iii. PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS:

All students will be assessed for their performance in theory and clinical areas during the semester through,
• Unit tests / Sessional Exams
• Model exams
• Clinical performance appraisals
• Assignments

F. EXAMINATION, STUDY HOLIDAYS AND VACATION:

i. HALL TICKETS FOR EXAMINATION:

Hall tickets will be issued from the College of Nursing / Registrar’s Office three days before the examination.

ii. RESULTS

• Student has to pass both internal and external exams separately in every subject.
• The student has to score 50% in both theory and practical examination separately to Pass the subject.

iii. REVALUATION

Students who had failed in one or more subjects can apply for revaluation as per the norms of the university.

iv. STUDY HOLIDAY

• Study holidays are given for all the students to prepare for their examination based on the number of papers they are appearing in a particular semester.

v. VACATION

Students are given vacation twice in a year

Winter vacation              :        2 weeks in December
Summer vacation            :        4 weeks in June

vi. SICK LEAVE

         • Students can avail sick leave and produce medical certificate.
        • Outside medical certificates to be authorized by Staff Students Health Clinic, PIMS.
      • Leave more than 1 week has to be authorized by PIMS SSHS

vii. COMPENSATION

• Any student exceeding 20% of leave in theory need to compensate to be eligible for University Examination.
• Unauthorized absence / extension of leave following any permitted leave (Vacation / Festivals) need to be compensated within a month
• Long absenteeism more than 7 days during clinical posting due to any genuine reason can be compensated in the clinical area wherever the posting is missed before the completion of the course.
• If not possible during the semester, compensate during study leave or before vacation, provided clinical requirements are completed to appear for the exams.
• If not possible during the semester, during study leave or before vacation, provided clinical requirements are completed to appear for the exams.

G. LIBRARY RULES

• All registered students are entitled to access Nursing college and Central Library.
• A library card is issued to utilize the library facilities.
• Every student is permitted to take two books for a period of three days and it can be extended for one more time.
• Facility for photo copying are available at central library.
• Fine would be collected for books which are damaged by the students or extended their time period of returning the book without the permission of librarian.
• Mobile phones, food and drinks are strictly prohibited inside the library.

a. Annual Health Checkup

• Annual health checkup is done for all students every year and vaccinated for Hepatitis B.
• Annual Picnics and retreats are arranged every year.

b. Guidance and counseling

• Every student will be allotted to a mentor (teacher) in the college to provide individual guidance and counseling with regard to their study habits, learning styles, health, adjustment problems, clinical practice etc,.
• Special classes will be arranged for slow learners.

c. Parent Teachers Meeting

• Parents Teachers meetings are conducted regularly in every semester.
o Will discuss about the performance of their wards.

d. Parents/Visitors are permitted to meet Dean with prior permission except in case of emergency.

I. EXTRA AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

i. STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION (SNA)

• Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular and co curricular activities to exhibit their talents and leadership qualities.
• The SNA unit of College of Nursing observes all the National and International health days in coordination with the department concerned.
• The SNA cabinet is presided by President usually the Principal, College of Nursing and guided by faculty Advisors.
• Students are permitted to participate in regional/state/national cultural and sports competitions.