Raghavendra College of Nursing was established under Sri Raghavendra Swamy Health and Educational Trust which was founded in 2003 by its chairman Prof. Shymon K Paniyeli, through his great hard work. Later the trust had also established various other educational institutions like Raghavendra Vidyaniketan School, Raghavendra Hi-Tech P U College, Raghavendra First Grade College and Vinayaka Institute of Paramedical Science. Raghavendra College of Nursing is recognized by the Government of Karnataka, the Indian Nursing Council, Karnataka Nursing Council, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and KSDNEB.

Nurses in their career, face complex situations where knowledge, Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required for safe patient care. Raghavendra college of nursing values imparting a comprehensive educational programme that enhances the vision and mission of the students. Thus, our institution is equipped with all the essential resources required for quality education and also enriched with experienced faculty members who can effectively transform students into valuable nursing graduates.

For the last two decades, Raghavendra College of Nursing has produced many skilled nurses who are working in the medical and health care system across the country and abroad serving humanity to their fullest.