Government School of Nursing Kannur

Government School of Nursing Kannur, established in 1965, is a premier public nursing institution located in Kannur, Kerala. As a state-run institution affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), the college has been serving the healthcare sector for nearly six decades by producing skilled and compassionate nursing professionals. The institution operates under the Department of Health Services, Government of Kerala, and is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC). The college offers comprehensive nursing education programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Diploma, B.Sc. Nursing, and M.Sc. Nursing across various specializations. Located in the picturesque coastal district of Kannur, the institution is attached to Government General Hospital Kannur, providing students with extensive clinical exposure and hands-on training in a real hospital environment. Admission to various programmes is conducted through centralized counselling processes organized by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala, based on merit in qualifying examinations and entrance tests. The institution is committed to excellence in nursing education, emphasizing evidence-based practice, compassionate patient care, and professional development to meet the evolving healthcare needs of society.