State Nursing Cell
Introduction
State Nursing Cell is established under the Commissionerate of Health Services Public Health Department, Maharashtra to manage all the activities related to the Nursing Training Schools/colleges and State Nursing Cadres of Matron, Assistant Matron, Tutor, Public Health Nursing Instructor (P.H.N.I), Public Health Nurses, Paediatric Nurses & Psychiatric Nurses. Also guide the Regional Deputy Director regarding establishment of nursing cadre of Staff Nurses & In-charge sisters. The cell is also provide the technical guidance to the District Health Officer, Zilla Parishad regarding service matters of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) & Lady Health Visitors (LHVs).
Objectives
- Manage the establishment of nursing professionals working under the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra.
- Strengthening of Nursing Services and Nursing Education under Public Health Department.
- Regular inspections of the Nursing schools to monitor the uniform standards of nursing education as per Indian Nursing Council (INC) and improve the standards of nursing education.
- Monitor & guide to the Nursing Training Schools/ college and specialized diploma education program
- Start new GNM, BSC Nursing & specialized nursing Diploma as per the need of the society
- Develop & monitor State Midwifery Training Institutes (SMTI) and the activities of NMTI.
- Start Nurse Practitioner Midwife (NPM) through SMTI to provide high quality and respectful maternal and child health services.
- Capacity building training for the nursing personnel under Public Health Department
- Encourage and guide the in-service nurses for Higher Nursing Education viz PBBSC Nursing, MSC Nursing, Public Health Nursing(PHN), Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing and LHV promotional training & approve their Educational leave as per rule.
- Develop community friendly health service approach and create awareness regarding the various health problems and health services available at various health facilities.
- Implementation of Central & State Government Health and Nursing Education schemes
- Visits to Regional Skill Labs and monitor the training and its functioning
- Implement Best Nursing Practices in nursing schools & colleges
- Manage legal matters & RTI pertaining to the Nursing service and education.
- Arrange meetings with various Governments recognized Nurses association and discuss the issues pertaining to nursing profession and solve their problems.
- Participate in matter related to Nursing under National Health Mission
Implementation
State Nursing Cell collaborate & co-ordinate with Regional Deputy Directors of Eight Regional Circles, Civil Surgeons, District Health Officers & Matrons via meetings, counselling, video conferences and onsite visits for implementation of health services/ program for quality health services, its awareness and evaluation at various levels.
Nursing Schools/ Specialized Diploma Under Public Health Department
| Sr. No. | Number of Education Programs | Total Institutes | Total Students intake per annum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSC Nursing | 04 | 170 |
| 2 | Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery | 35 | 1400 |
| 3 | General Nursing Midwifery | 24 | 960 |
| 4 | Lady Health Visitors | 32 | 640+640=1280 6 monthly (Biannual) |
| 5 | Public Health Nursing | 1 | 30 |
| 6 | Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 2 | 40 |
| Total | 98 | 3880 |
District wise Nursing Schools/Specialized Diploma
| Sr. No. | Circle | Government Nursing School Institute | ANM | GNM | LHV | PHN | DPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thane | Cama &Albles Hosp Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | V.S. Hosp.Thane | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | DH Raigad | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | DH Palghar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 5 | Pune | DH Pune | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | DH Solapur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | DH Satara | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 8 | Kolhapur | DH Sindhudurga | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Dh Ratnagiri | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | DH Kolhapur | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Indira Gandhi G.H. Hospital Ichalkaranji | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | DH Sangali | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 13 | Nashik | DH Nashik | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Dh Dhule | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | DH Jalgaon | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | DH Ahilyanagar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | DH Nandurbar | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | GH Malegaon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 19 | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | DH Ch. Sambhaji Nagar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | DH Jalna | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | DH Parbhani | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | DH Hingoli | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 23 | Latur | R.H. Babhalgaon Latur | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | DH Beed | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 25 | Lokhandi Sawargaon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 26 | DH Nanded | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 27 | DH Dharashiv | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 28 | Akola | DWH Akola | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | DH Washim | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 30 | DH Amravati | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 31 | DWH Amravati | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 32 | DH Buldhana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 33 | DH Yavatmal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 34 | SDH Pusad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 35 | Nagpur | Daga W H Nagpur | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 36 | PHN School, Nagpur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 37 | DH Chandrapur | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 38 | DWH Bhandara | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 39 | DH Gadchiroli | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 40 | DH Gondiya | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 41 | DWH Wardha | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Grand Total | 35 | 24 | 33 | 1 | 2 | ||
Student admission capacity per Academic Year
- ANM -35:-Admission capacity 40/year (Total= 1400)
- GNM- 24:-Admission capacity 40/year (Total =960)
- LHV-32:- Admission Capacity 20/year (Total =1280)
- PHN -1:- Admission capacity 30/year (Total =30)
- DPN -2:- Admission capacity 20/year (Total =40)
- BSC Nursing-04:- Admission capacity/year (Total =170)
Positions of Nursing Cadres Under Public Health Department
| Sr. No. | Name of Nursing Cadres | Recruitments | Sanction Posts | Filled Posts | Vacant Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matrons Class – 3 | Promotion | 37 | 29 | 8 |
| 2 | Assistant Matrons | Promotion | 179 | 140 | 39 |
| 3 | Public Health Nurse Instructors | Promotion | 11 | 00 | 11 |
| 4 | Nursing Officers/ Tutors/ Clinical Instructors | Promotion=50% Direct Recruitment=25% Departmental Exam=25% |
428 | 193 | 235 |
| 5 | Public Health Nurses | Promotion=75% Direct Recruitment=25% |
271 | 234 | 37 |
| 6 | Psychiatric Nurses | Promotion=75% Direct Recruitment=25% |
168 | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Paediatric Nurses | Promotion=75% Direct recruitment=25% |
199 | 85 | 114 |
| Total | 1293 | 769 | 524 |
Tasks implementing by the State Nursing Cell
A. Nursing Education
- Admission of all Nursing courses under the Commissionerate of Health Services, Public Health Department, Govt of Maharashtra.
- Inspection and Monitoring of the Nursing Education.
- Problem Solving approach towards Nursing Schools, teachers and students, Hostel, Counseling and guidance to Nursing Students, stipend of students.
- Planning Budget Head and release of Grants for starting New Nursing School/Post creation/Budget/Supplement demand/New Construction/ vehicle etc.
- Under the NHM processed PIP for Nursing School, Head wise and Feedback of its Utilization from nursing school. Guidance and counseling regarding Expenditure of Grant.
- Preparing / revising Recruitment Rule for nursing education and Nursing service cadre.
- Promoting Higher continuing education, Educational Leave, Permission for PhD Nursing.
- Organizing Nursing Conferences , Workshops, Seminars and Staff development Programs in collaboration with Nursing colleges and Hospitals.
- Collaborative approaches with the INC, MNC, MSBPNE and Ministry of Health and FW (MoHFW) Govt of India.
- Legal matter and RTI Pertaining to Nursing Education.
- Preparing Job descriptions for Nursing Education & service cadres.
- Implement National Educational Policy Pertaining to Nursing Education.
B. Nursing Services
- Seniority List, Promotion and Recruitment of Matron, Assistant Matron, Tutors, Psychiatric Nurses, Paediatric Nurses, Public Health Nurses and Public Health Instructure.
- Administrative and Request Transfer, Lokayukta Matters, Legal matter/ Court Cases of service matters, RTI etc.
- Recruitment Rules & Job descriptions for Nursing services cadres.
- State & National Florence Nightingale Award for various nursing cadre.
- Organizing Meetings with various Nursing Organizations and problem solving approach for welfare of nursing professionals.
- Prepare in-service education training schedule.
- Visits to hospitals, discussion, nursing clinical round monitoring & problem solving.
- Visits to Regional Skill Labs and monitor the training and its functioning.
- Training for Capacity Building Workshop/Conferences for nursing personnel.
Important decisions and Exceptional Tasks
Year- 2024-25
- Total 99 Nurses were sent for higher education with educational leave.
- Medical Education Department Permission GR / Essentiality dated June 5, 2025 is received & BSC Nursing colleges at Satara, Sindhudurg and Nashik will be commenced in 2025-26.
- Two National Florence Nightingale Presidential Awards (NFNA) received by Maharashtra State. NFNA-2024 for Assistant Matron District Hospital, Gadchiroli & NFNA-2025 for ANM PHC Katora District Jalgaon.
- Strengthening of Nursing Educator through 6 weeks in-service training conducted at Kasturba College of Nursing, Wardha.
- Recruitment rules for the Bonded Nurses to regularize their services for the period from dated 16.4.2015 to dated 28.06.2019 prepared & send to the Govt. for approval on 19-01-2024.
- To provide respectful quality care to mother & children NPM-Educator (Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery Educator) second batch is passed out form the NMTI Kasturba Nursing College, Wardha.
- Strengthening of SMTI (State Midwifery Training Institute) at DHW Akola, Nagpur & Nashik is operational.
- Meetings were organized with various nursing associations, issues were discussed and appropriate actions are initiated as per rule.
- Seniority list dated 01.01. 2024 of state nursing cadres is published & as per the seniority the promotion is in process. Seniority list of 01.01. 2025 is published.
- Recruitment Rules for nursing teaching cadres prepared & send to the Govt. for approval.
- Job chart for all cadres under Commissionerate of Health Service is prepared.
- The Admission for the academic year 2025-26 for GNM, PHN & DPN will be conducted through CET by State Common Exam Entrance Cell. ANM Admission conducted at Institute level.
Year- 2025
- DD Nursing & ADHS Nursing presented the Maharashtra State Midwifery Initiative at Round Table Conference at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- Capacity building workshop organized for matrons & Assistant Matrons at Arogya Bhavan Mumbai on “Nursing Leadership in Quality Patient Care in Health Facilities” on 24th January 2025.
- State Midwifery Action Group (SMAG) Meeting organized on 8th floor conference hall, Arogya Bhavan on January 29, 2025.
- General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) nursing program started at Indira Gandhi General Hospital Ichalkaranji, district Kolhapur.
- Under the Central Government scheme of strengthening of nursing services up gradation of GNM to BSC Nursing colleges stated at Satara , Sindhudurg and Nashik for the academic year 2025-2026.
- Mental Health Care Act 2017- strengthening Mental Health System through legal safe guard and ethical care with nursing compassion on June 27, 2025 at College of Psychiatric Nursing, Regional Mental Hospital, Thane in collaboration with Maharashtra Nursing Council.
New Nursing Colleges proposed
- Post Basic Diploma in Paediatric Nursing, at District Hospital Beed. MSBNPE Inspection done. Permission GR issued by Public Health Department. Awaiting for Medical Education Department GR to initiate the course.
- Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing at Cama & Albless Hospital, Mumbai. Affiliated to Tata Cancer Hospital, Mumbai MSBNPE Inspection done waited for PHD & Medical Education Department GR.
- MSc in Psychiatric Nursing at RMH Thane Proposal submitted to Public Health Department (PHD) for permission.
- MSc in Psychiatric Nursing at RMH Pune Proposal submitted to PHD for permission.
- Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) & ANM District Hospital, Palghar Proposal submitted to PHD & MSBNPE for permission. MSBNPE inspection conducted.
- Nurse Practitioner Midwifery (NPM) at State Midwifery Training Institute (SMTI), District Women Hospital Akola , Daga Memorial Hospital, Nagpur & D.H. Nashik. Proposal submitted to PHD & MSBNPE for permission. Inspection done & waiting for Medical Education & Drug department GR to start the Education program.
Beneficiary:
Citizen
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