(St. Joseph's College of Nursing)
Glass Factory Rd, North Kalamassery
St. Joseph's Hospital Trust • Est. 1888
“Action with Love is Service — Serving the community since 1888”
The history of S J College of Nursing, Kalamassery (St. Joseph's College of Nursing) is intrinsically woven into the noble healing ministry of St. Joseph’s Hospital Trust, Manjummel. Established in 1888 by Brother Nicholas Verhoven, OCD — a Belgian Carmelite monk and skilled surgeon — St. Joseph's Hospital stands as the first mission hospital in Kerala and the second in India.
Br. Nicholas arrived on the soil of Kerala driven by a burning compassion to bring medical relief to the impoverished and suffering. From a humble dispensary compounding life-saving remedies to becoming a 300-bed modern multi-specialty institution, St. Joseph's Hospital has carried forward this holy apostolate of healing for over a century and a third under the stewardship of the Carmelite Fathers of Manjummel Province.
In continuation of this hallowed legacy, S J College of Nursing was founded to educate and mentor the next generation of nurse professionals — instilling in them not only cutting-edge scientific clinical precision, but also the tender compassion and sacrificial love of Jesus Christ, the Divine Physician.
A Roman Catholic religious congregation dedicated to prayer, education, and healthcare charity in service to the poorest and most vulnerable.
“Healing Touch, Heavenly Love”
The Red Cross: Signifies the humanitarian spirit, sacrificial dedication, and life-saving urgency of emergency and clinical care.
St. Joseph & Child Jesus: Our divine patron, St. Joseph, protector of families and workers, nurturing Christ the Lord.
Hands Cradling the Heart: Therapeutic hands supporting human life with cardiac monitoring — combining technology with tender care.
Nurse's Cap: Professional dignity, ethical purity, and readiness to serve 24 hours a day at the bedside.
To emerge as a premier destination for nursing education in the region, cultivating globally competent, scientifically sound, and spiritually grounded nursing professionals who advance health equity and embody the healing touch of Christ.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing education that includes clinical mastery, critical thinking, and a spirit of scientific inquiry.
To nurture the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual growth of our students, preparing them to serve the sick with utmost professional integrity.
To extend the rich, historic healing ministry of St. Joseph’s Hospital Trust, Manjummel, reaching out to the marginalized, vulnerable, and underserved segments of society.
To inspire future nurse leaders to embrace technological advancements in healthcare while preserving the core human element of nursing.
The philosophy of S J College of Nursing is anchored in the sanctity of human life and the noble tradition of Christian hospitality and healing.
We believe that every individual is a unique creation of God, possessing physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions that deserve absolute respect from conception to natural death.
Nursing is a sacred vocation that harmonizes the science of modern medical technology with the art of therapeutic human presence. Our approach ensures that care is never transactional, but deeply relational and restorative.
We believe that nursing education should be student-focused, blending rigorous classroom theory with empathetic clinical mentorship. We aim to transform students not just into skilled professionals, but into compassionate instruments of healing who carry forward the enduring legacy of service of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Trust to humanity.
The non-negotiable compass that shapes student life and clinical practice.
Mirroring the empathetic, selfless care exemplified by the founding Carmelite missionaries of St. Joseph’s Hospital Trust, Manjummel.
Committing to continuous learning, clinical precision, and the highest standards of evidence-based practice.
Practicing absolute honesty, ethical responsibility, and professional accountability in the classroom and at the bedside.
Serving every individual with equal dignity and respect, breaking boundaries of socio-economic status, caste, or creed.
Facing healthcare challenges with inner strength, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to patient well-being.
Recognized by all statutory healthcare educational councils in India and Kerala.
Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Joseph's Hospital, Manjummel (Est. 1888)
S J College of Nursing, Kalamassery
(St. Joseph's College of Nursing • St. Joseph's Hospital Trust)
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S J College of Nursing, Kalamassery