ESIC circular V/18/12/2023/MedI · 19 Feb 2026
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Circulation of guidelines for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programmes and sponsorship for National Conference organized by INC (English)
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Check the official recordThe Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) establishes guidelines for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programmes to improve nursing professional competence and patient care. Deans, Medical Superintendents, and Principals must implement these programmes in ESIC Medical Colleges, Nursing Colleges, and Hospitals. Institutions with over 300 beds serve as hubs for a hub-and-spoke training model. Nursing staff in critical departments must complete mandatory annual training. Authorities must ensure training remains cost-effective and does not disrupt routine hospital operations. Programmes require accreditation from State Nursing Councils or relevant boards. The guidelines also address sponsorship for Indian Nursing Council national conferences.
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No. V/18/12/2023/MedI Date: 05-02-2026 Office Memorandum Subject: Circulation of guidelines for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programmes and sponsorship for National Conference organized by lNC
With the approval of the Competent Authority, guidelines for implementation of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programmes in ESIC Medical Colleges, Nursing Colleges and ESIC Hospitals are hereby circulated. All concerned authorities are requested to ensure effective and timely implementation of these guidelines in a structured, cost-effective and service- oriented manner, without adversely affecting routine hospital functioning. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. Encl.:
D. P. Sinha Joint director To,
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Guidelines for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programmes and sponsorship for National Conference organized by lNC
With the continuous advancement of medical science, it is imperative for nursing staff to keep themselves updated in order to strengthen professional competence, improve patient care outcomes, and ensure ongoing skill enhancement. All Deans/Medical Superintendents of ESIC Medical Colleges and Hospitals must follow the following guidelines, for implementation of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programmes in ESIC institutions:
mandatory training at least once every year. 9. Where full-day CNE programmes (in-house or hybrid) are organized, staff may be nominated in a staggered manner so that routine hospital functioning is not affected. 10. All CNE programmes shall be accredited by the respective State Nursing Council/Accrediting Board and credit hours shall be awarded as per applicable norms. 11. Community Health Nurses working in RHTCs and UHTCs shall also be included in CNE programmes. 12. Topics shall be based on institutional learning and service needs such as quality services, patient safety, soft skills, conflict management, teamwork, etc., and aligned with applicable policies. 13. CNE certificates shall include participant’s name, provider’s name, programme title, date, time, venue, number of credits and signatures of course director/supervisor. 14. Special leave as per extant rules may be granted to encourage participation in accredited CNE programmes. 15. Training modules shall be developed by NTA for skill upgradation and career progression of nursing staff in line with Central Government policy. 16. All training programmes shall be purposeful, cost-effective and complementary. No unreasonable expenditure shall be incurred. 17. As Services and direct patient care are the priority in a running Hospital, nomination and scheduling for training shall be situational and shall not be treated as a matter of right. V/18/12/2023/MedI I/3548485/2026
