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Military Nursing Service will celebrate its 79th Raising Day on 01st Oct 2004. The history of Military Nursing Service which comprises of only women officers, dates back to 28 March 1888 with the arrival of the first batch of 10 qualified British nurses in Bombay, to organize nursing in Military Hospitals in India. In 1893, the strength increased to 52 and it was designated as Indian Army Nursing Service (IANS) following the British pattern. It was re-named as Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service (QAMNS) India in 1902. Nurses were enrolled in India for the first time in 1914 and were attached to QAMNS. Military Nursing Service stands out as one of the oldest services where women have contributed to provide succor to the sick and wounded.
MNS is an integral part of the Armed Forces and renders service to the hospitals in the Army, Navy and Air Force establishments. It is an integrated glorious service with an enduring ability to deliver effective nursing care to the sick and wounded, despite all constraints .The mission of MNS is “Excellence in Patient Care" both in war and peace, which is pursued with utmost fervour, zeal and zest. The officers of the MNS have not only served in India but have also played a vital role in United Nations Peace Keeping missions abroad by providing high standards of Nursing care, as in UN missions to Lebanon, Cambodia, Somalia etc. Recently, they had been a part of the Medical team, which was sent to Iran to give medical cover to the wounded in the devastating earthquake, which struck Bam (Iran) in Dec! 2003. Their services have been highly recognized and appreciated by all. They have received a number of distinguished service awards and other professional awards. Apart from professional activities, MNS officers have also participated in adventure activities at National and International levels
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