K. M. Moosa
Chairman, Al-Azhar College of Nursing
Sri. K. M. Moosa is actively involved in educational and socio-cultural activities. Winner of Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award for Outstanding Individual Achievements & Distinguished Services to the Nation presented by His Excellency, S. K. Singh, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. Sri. K. M. Moosa is a Senate Member of M. G. University. He occupies the various positions in the different Educational and charitable Trusts.
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Amidst the scenic location of Idukki, Kerala, Al-Azhar is creating a revolution in education through 13 academic institutions and over 7,000 students. When the first college of Al – Azhar was opened in 2002, under the aegis of Noorul Islam Trust, my mind was with those students who had the gates of education closed to them due to lack of money in their pockets. By providing them education, I hoped to develop the skills of talented youth and drive them towards a successful life. This hope is now becoming a victory through the determination, hardwork and relentless efforts of our faculty and students.
Al-Azhar Group of Institutions have arranged all the necessary facilities required by a student in attaining the best quality education that will help him/her reach their dreams with ease. As a deemed university, including a Super Specialty Medical College, Al-Azhar broadens the scope of job opportunities and placements for all the students who graduate from our institutions. A well established Campus Recruitment Cell is running at the institution for the same.
Al – Azhar Group takes immense pride in moulding a young generation who are not just excelling in academics but are also empathetic to their core. The work done by our students during the past floods as well as during any other crisis are commendable and worth looking into. Our principals and faculty are responsible for much of the development of our students.
Its also a happier moment for us, as now we are able to take some of the health-related burdens of the poorer communities nearer to us, through our Medical and Dental Colleges.Its a proud moment for me, as the founder of Al – Azhar to see our students excelling in their career and life in various corners of the world. As a new academic year is about to begin, we welcome you to experience a campus that is green, young and able to let humans stay human.
K. M. Mijas
Managing Director, Al-Azhar College of Nursing
Adv. K. M. Mijas is a lawyer by profession. He is involved in educational and social activities. He is Winner of Sree Chitra Tirunal Award 2009, for outstanding contribution in the field of education & health care presented by Sri Kadannappally Ramachandran, Devasom Minister.
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Through the various educational Institutions, we have been successfully striving forward in our mission to provide excellent& affordable education opportunities to a diverse student population. When we began the journey, it was our mission to bring the light of education to the bright spirited youth of Thodupuzha. Through, the education, we believe that development can achieved easily. Today, with thousands of students from all over India, studying in our institutions, I am immensely pleased to say that we have achieved that more.
With the help of experiencing faculty and hardworking student, Al-Azhar is the frontline leaders for tomorrow. The student who graduated from varies institution have become successful professionals steeped in Indian values and modern outlook.We have had the opportunity to be involved with the community at the deepest level. I feel a great sense of pride and satisfaction that over the many years, our family has had a role in impacting positively, the lives of people near and far, and in many ways.
Prof. Valsamma Joseph
Principal, Al-Azhar College of Nursing
DR.(Prof) Valsamma Joseph, M.Sc. Nursing, M.Phil. (N) and PhD is working as principal at Al-Azhar College of Nursing, Medical College, Thodupuzha. She was the former Principal of Govt. College of Nursing, Thrissur, and Kottayam, Kerala. She was the Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Kerala University of Health Sciences from 2015-2018. She has secured B.Sc. Nursing from Govt. College of Nursing, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Postgraduate Degree in Nursing from SNDT Women's University, Bombay and M.Phil. in Nursing from Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal and PhD in the year 2007 from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. She has more than 35 years of professional teaching experience at Govt. Nursing Colleges in Kerala and abroad and taught undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students and guiding PhD scholars. She is the author of 1 st and 2 nd edition of the textbook 'Nursing Foundations and First Aid' for GNM students as per the INC revised GNM syllabus 2015. She is also an author for the 1 st and 2nd edition textbook on 'Nursing Foundations for B.Sc. Nursing students as per the revised INC syllabus. She was the Chairperson, Nursing Education, and Research TNAI, Kerala State Branch from 2010 to 2014. She guided post-graduate nursing students for their dissertation in the past 21 years. She serves as a PhD guide of the National Consortium of Indian Nursing Council, Mahatma Gandhi University, and Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and PhD examiner of RGUHS, INC Consortium, and MGR University. She is the M.Phil. and PhD thesis evaluator. She was a member of the Women Scientists Division, Kerala State Council for Science & Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) Thiruvananthapuram. She was a member of the Academic council, Standing committee of KUHS. She was the Board of Studies member of the P.G. and U.G. Nursing programme of Kerala University, M.G. University, Calicut University and CUSAT. She was the Principal Coordinator of the GFATM project of INC at Govt. College of Nursing, Kottayam. She taught Nursing Foundations for nursing students at Sultanate of Oman for 5 years. She is a member of the UGC Expert Committee and NAAC for the inspection of universities and affiliated colleges. Published many research articles in national and international journals. She conducted various workshops and has been a resource person for State, National and International seminars. She is a life member of TNAI, NRSI, NNF, and IANN. She has received an award of excellence in Paediatric nursing in the year2018 and an award for excellence in higher education in the year 2019 from Venous International Foundation. She has received Bharath Excellence Award and Leading Educationist of India Award in the year 2022 from friendship Forum of India. She is also the recipient of Global Personalities of Asia Award in 2022 from Global Brotherhood Forum. She has travelled widely in European countries and United Kingdom and observed the existing nursing practice.
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Dear parents, students and well wishers
It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you to our Al- Azhar College of Nursing website.
Al Azhar college of nursing is located in the heart of Idukki district with an eco-friendly campus. It is the 3 rd Nursing college in the private sector in the greenest district of Kerala. Al-Azhar College of Nursing is attached to an 740 bedded Al- Azhar Medical College and Super specialty parent hospital for gaining hands on experience to students under the careful mentoring of the hospital staff and nursing College faculty. The campus is ideal for learning and growth of individuals with the motto of pursuit of excellence in academic and non-academic realms.
It is a proud moment for me as Principal, to act as a pillar for starting the Al-Azhar Nursing College in the academic year 2022-23 with an annual intake of fifty (50) B.Sc. Nursing students. The B.Sc. Nursing Program is approved by Govt. of Kerala, recognized by Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, Indian Nursing Council and is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur.
As the principal of the college, I deeply appreciate the commitment shown by the management and staff of this college to empower students with latest technologies, scientific knowledge, technical skills and positive attitude in rendering quality client care. I feel proud of being the principal of such a magnificent institution fully dedicated for the betterment of students.
Nursing profession is a highly honourable profession and demanding one, involving compassionate and dedicated care and with this an individual would turn out to be the best citizens endowed with humanistic value after getting formal education from this institution and would open new horizons of development and a bliss nationally and globally.