Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus

Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus (SKMNC) is a nursing education institution located at Shankharapur Municipality-6, Sankhu, Kathmandu. Established in 2000 AD (2057 BS), the campus operates under the direct supervision and management of Sushma Koirala Memorial Trust (SKMT). Its academic operation began in Fiscal Year 2057/058 BS.

SKMNC offers two nursing programs: B.Sc. Nursing affiliated with Purbanchal University and PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse) affiliated with CTEVT. The campus has its own Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital (SKMH) for practical learning and also uses other hospitals, health institutions, and community settings for clinical and field exposure.

Quick Highlights

Academic Programs and Affiliations

The four-year B.Sc. Nursing program is affiliated with Purbanchal University (PU). Its academic structure combines nursing theory and practical study across areas such as community health, medical-surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, pediatric nursing, midwifery, research, leadership, and management.

The three-year PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse) program is affiliated with the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). The program follows a yearly system and covers foundational nursing, community health, medical and surgical nursing, mental health nursing, geriatric nursing, midwifery, gynecological nursing, child health nursing, and leadership and management.

The stated intake is 20 seats for B.Sc. Nursing and 40 seats for PCL Nursing. B.Sc. Nursing seat numbers are subject to determination under the prevailing decisions of the Medical Education Commission and may vary between admission years.

Admission and Eligibility

B.Sc. Nursing

For B.Sc. Nursing, the stated minimum academic requirement is 50% in +2 Science with Biology and Chemistry.

Admission to bachelor-level nursing education is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing rules, guidelines, code of conduct, scholarship provisions, seat allocation system, fee structure, and admission procedures of the Medical Education Commission (MEC). Seats, fees, scholarships, and examination-related provisions may be revised according to MEC decisions and its official academic calendar.

The listed application documents include:

• SLC and +2 mark sheets

• Provisional certificate

• Character certificate

• Citizenship

• Original migration certificate

• Medical certificate

PCL Nursing

For PCL Nursing, the stated entry requirement includes a minimum Second Division in SLC with English, Mathematics, and Science, or SEE with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and C grade in the required subjects.

The CTEVT curriculum also includes an entry route for SLC graduates with TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with the specified minimum marks and requires applicants to pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT. Selection is based on merit among applicants who meet the entry criteria.

The listed documents include:

• SLC/SEE mark sheet

• Character certificate

• Citizenship or birth certificate

• Medical certificate

The PCL Nursing program follows applicable CTEVT provisions for curriculum, admission, examination, scholarship, and certification.

Practical Learning and Campus Facilities

Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital in Sankhu serves as an important practical learning setting for SKMNC students. The campus also arranges exposure in other hospitals and health institutions for different areas of nursing practice.

Facilities and student support include:

• Campus buildings

• Hostel facilities

• Transportation facilities

• Spacious classrooms

• Demonstration rooms for Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Midwifery Nursing

• Biochemistry and Microbiology laboratories

• Library with course books, reference books, reports, and journals

• Audio-visual and other teaching-learning media

• Extracurricular activities

• Regular supervision of student progress

• Individual student advice

Practicum and Community Field Exposure

Clinical and practical placements include Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital, Ganeshman Singh Memorial Hospital, Bir Hospital under the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Child Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Nepal Eye Hospital, Mental Hospital Lagankhel, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, Bhaktapur District Hospital, and Nepal Orthopedic Hospital.

Community field exposure includes Primary Health Center Gokarna, Shankarapur Primary Health Center, District Health Office Kathmandu, sub-health posts, different community settings, and Salambutar in Sankhu.

These placements support practical learning across hospital-based nursing, community health, maternal care, child health, mental health, and other areas covered by the nursing programs.

Vision and Mission

The campus vision centers on nursing education for young women and maintaining academic standards while preparing qualified health professionals.

Its mission focuses on professional training through health education in a sound and safe academic environment, supported by medically equipped facilities. It also seeks to develop the campus as a learning resource center while maintaining organizational stability and continuity.

Scholarships and Professional Licensing

Scholarship arrangements follow the applicable provisions of the respective academic and regulatory systems. B.Sc. Nursing scholarship and admission provisions follow prevailing MEC and Purbanchal University requirements, while PCL Nursing follows CTEVT provisions.

After completing the respective nursing program, graduates must pass the applicable professional council licensing examination before entering professional practice. Nursing licensing and professional registration are associated with the requirements of the Nepal Nursing Council.

Contact Details

Institution: Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus (सुष्मा कोइराला मेमोरियल नर्सिङ्ग क्याम्पस)
Address: Shankharapur Municipality-6, Sankhu, Kathmandu
P.O. Box: 8975, E.P.C. 5733
Telephone: 01-4451153, 01-4451154, 01-4451155
Mobile: +977-9851144073
Email: skmnc@ymail.com
Website: www.skmnc.edu.np