SN College of Nursing, SN Medical College, Agra - Agra

S. N. College of Nursing run under  S.N. Medical College, Agra, which is named after the first lady Governess of Uttar Pradesh, poetess and freedom fighter,Bharat Kokila Smt. Sarojini Naidu, is situated in the heart of Agra, the famous old city of the Taj Mahal. It is one of the first three Medical Schools of the country. 

S. N. Medical College itself is honored with the prestige of being one of the first three Medical Schools of the country, being established in year 1854, during the reign of British Empire. The history of this institute in face runs parallel with the evolution and development of Medical Education in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Lt. Governor Sir James Thomson was the founder of this school, who laid the foundation stone in year 1854. It was then named after him as Thomson School, and the main objective of its establishment was to produce Medical Assistants and training the Doctors for working in Indian Army, and to look after the health of Military personnel. The East India Company first made the plans of the school and the maintenance cost was also borne by it. The hospital attached to the Agra Medical School since 1854 was known as the Thompson Hospital.
The first batch of Indian doctors passed out from the Medical School in 1857, when India was vigorously engaged in its struggle of freedom.

In 1947, the Medical College was renamed as Sarojini Naidu Medical College after the name of first Lady Governess of Uttar Pradesh, poetess and freedom fighter, Bharat Kokila Smt. Dr. Sarojini Naidu. The name of the Thomson Hospital was also changed to Sarojini Naidu Hospital after attainment of independence. This college, soon after its inception, was recognized by the Medical Council of India in 1948 and the General Medical Council of Great Britain. The first batch of postgraduate M.D./M.S. students passed out in 1948.

Vision of Sarojini Naidu College of Nursing

The Sarojini Naidu College of Nursing will be recognized as a leader in transforming health care now and for future generations. We are building on our traditional mission of that of patient care, education and research by:

- Creating innovation in nursing and delivery of health care.

- Educating students in an appropriate learning environment to be efficient and safe practitioners by adapting our organization to the changing environment.

- Working collaboratively as partners in the delivery of health care with nursing colleagues in hospital and college and other professional colleagues.

Mission:

Our mission is to provide quality patient care based on our strong commitment to practice, education, research, innovation and collaboration.

Values:

- Professionalism: we value professionalism which allows initiative and entrepreneurship at every level and creates an environment of team spirit.

- Dedication: we believe in hiring and training talented professionals who are totally dedicated to patient care.

- Social Justice: we believe in the value of human life, the inherent worth of the individual and his right to the attainment of high standards of health and the will to work with communities to achieve them.

- Tapping the potential: we believe in life- long learning, tapping potential and advancing the knowledge base by risk taking and facing challenges.

- Parivar Culture: S.N. Medical College operates like a family with a strong sense of belonging in all classes of its employees.