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Indian Nursing Council withdraws recognition for B.Sc. Nursing course at Grace School of Nursing, Andhra Pradesh, effective 26/10/2024.

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The Indian Nursing Council has issued a withdrawal order concerning the recognition of the B.Sc. Nursing course at Grace School of Nursing, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This action is taken under Section 14 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, due to deficiencies identified in an inspection report dated 07.12.2023, particularly related to inadequate clinical and teaching facilities. A prior notice for withdrawal was issued on 03.05.2024 to the Andhra Pradesh State Government and Grace School of Nursing, seeking recommendations and responses regarding the institution's suitability, but neither were received. Consequently, effective October 26, 2024, recognition is withdrawn, and graduates of B.Sc.(N) from Grace School of Nursing from this date will only be eligible for registration within Andhra Pradesh.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-25032025-261905 EXTRAORDINARY PART III—Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 194] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025/PHALGUNA 30, 1946 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL WITHDRAWAL ORDER New Delhi, the 10th March, 2025 F.No.18-579/2000 -INC: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947), the Indian Nursing Council hereby issues the following order:— Whereas, Grace School of Nursing situated at P Box No.11, Machilipatnam, Distt. Krishna, 521002 Andhra Pradesh is recognized by State Government of Andhra Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh Nurses Registration Council to conduct B.Sc(N) Course. Whereas, a notice no. 18-579/2000-INC (56127) dated 03/05/2024 for withdrawal of Recognition under section 14 of Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 addressed to the principal secretary (Health & FW), Government of Andhra Pradesh 5th Floor, Ground Floor, Room No. 157, A.P. Secretariat, Velegapudi, Amaravathi 522503, Andhra Pradesh was issued. Copy of the notice dated 03/05/2024 was also enclosed to Grace School of Nursing situated at P Box No.11, Machilipatnam, Distt. Krishna, 521002 Andhra Pradesh In the notice issued, the State Government was requested to submit their recommendations to the Council as respects Suitability of the nursing institution. Whereas, the Council has not received any recommendation from the State Government as respects the case of Grace School of Nursing. Even the institution, Grace School of Nursing has not responded to the notices issued. Whereas, the Council has considered the matter in its entirety. Perusal of the inspection report dated 07/12/2023 would show that the institution is deficient in many respects especially those relating to deficiencies i.e., clinical and teaching facilities. These are serious deficiencies which constitute that the institution is unable to run B.Sc. (N) Course. Now therefore, the Council exercising powers under section 14(3) (b) declares that with effect from 26/10/2024 any person holding a recognized qualification of B.Sc(N) from Grace School of Nursing situated at P Box No.11, Machilipatnam, Distt. Krishna, 521002 Andhra Pradesh shall be entitled to be registered only in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Lt. Col. (Dr.) SARVJEET KAUR, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./1066/2024-25] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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