IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-9-16723 Original Research Paper Progression of Nursing Education and Research: An Indian Study Sheela Upendra Dr. Mrs. Sheetal Barde Dr. September 2018 7 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

Nursing had originated independently and existed centuries ago in India.  In past, the progress of Nursing has been hindered by many difficulties. Since Independence 1947, many changes have taken place and attitude toward nursing is still changing.Indian Nursing Council is a statutory body that regulates Nursing education and ensures measures for equivalence, exchange and practice for nurses in India and in abroad. Continuing nursing education supports the professional practice of nursing and the delivery of safe, evidence–based, high–quality care for the patient. The teaching strategies like simulation–based learning, problem–based learning, e–learning, use of multimedia in the classroom, blended learning, etc are adopting.. Opportunities involve International collaborating for conferences, International partnership indicated for the collaborative approach for education and research, the Participatory approach for the entire nursing curriculum development process.