Objective:

• To prepare nurses with a sound educational program in nursing to enable them to function as efficient members of the health team, beginning with the competencies for first level positions in all kinds of health care setting.
• To help nurses develop an ability to co-operate and co-ordinate with members of the health team in the prevention of disease, promotion of health and rehabilitation of the sick.
• To serve as a base for further professional education and specialization in nursing.
• To prepare nurses to keep pace with latest professional and technological developments and use these for providing nursing care services.