Mathili Nursing College started at Mathili in Malkangiri district of Odisha to train professional nurses who would deliver world class nursing care.
The word “Nursing” draws its essence from the noble mission initiated by Florence Nightingale. She set forth the path for professional training in nursing. The requirement of educated trained professionals who would be competent enough to handle & take care of the sick ailing members of society became possible with the introduction of nursing profession. The aim was to train nurses with high spirit of devotion and human touch. A sick person is more than 50 % cured if he or she is handled with responsive care.
Nursing is a science and art, which requires a sound scientific education and attitude to serve humanity. Today a nurse is a trained professional from a recognized nursing college, which is registered with State Nursing Council, with a license to practice.