The School of Nursing was started in 1913 with lower grade Nursing and Midwifery Courses in Tamil in the Hospital for women and children.
In 1934 Higher grade Nursing for men started. Higher grade General Nursing and Midwifery course was begun in 1950.
Health and Family Welfare Department Chennai
G.O.MS.No. 91
Dated: 14.12.1950
Indian Nursing Council New Delhi
F.No. 18-29/3428-INC
Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council Chennai
G.O.MS.No. 4234