Course Overview
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing) is a four-year full-time program comprising eight semesters. This program prepares students to become registered nurses, qualified to practice in a variety of settings, including both public/government and private healthcare institutions. The program imparts essential knowledge and skills to prepare nurses for clinical decision-making based on theory and research. As life-long learners, graduates are trained to deliver quality healthcare to increasingly diverse populations.
In nursing services, nurses collaborate with professionals from allied disciplines such as dietetics, medical, social services, pharmacy, etc., to provide a comprehensive patient care program in hospitals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed the 12th Standard examination (10+2) with Science subjects from a recognized board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or any other equivalent board. - Marks Requirement:
Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in the core/elective/academic subjects taken together and must have passed English individually. - Open School Eligibility:
Candidates from the State Open School, recognized by the State Government, and from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), recognized by the Central Government, are also eligible.
Syllabus:
| I & IISemester | III&IV Semester | V&VI Semester | VII&VIII Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Semester | III Semester | V Semester | VII Semester |
| 1. Communicative English | 1. Applied Microbiology, and Infection control including Safety | 1. Child Health Nursing I | 1. Community Health Nursing II |
| 2. Applied Anatomy | 2. Pharmacology I | 2. Mental Health Nursing I | 2.Nursing Research and Statistics |
| 3. Applied Physiology | 3. Pathology I | 3. Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science & Epidemiology) | 3. Midwifery /Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG) Nursing II |
| 4. Applied Sociology | 4. Adult Health (Medical Surgical ) Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology | 4.Educational technology/ Nursing Education | 4. Self-study / co-curricular |
| 5. Applied Psychology | 5. Self-study / co-curricular | 5. Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws | |
| 6. Nursing Foundations I | 5. Self-study / co-curricular | ||
| 7. Self-study / co-curricular | |||
| II Semester | IV Semester | VI Semester | VIII Semester |
| 1. Applied Biochemistry | 1. Pharmacology II | 1. Child Health Nursing II | 1. Internship (Intensive practicum/Residency posting) |
| 2. Applied Nutrition & Dietetics | 2. Pathology II & Genetics | 2. Mental Health Nursing II | |
| 3. Nursing Foundations II | 3. Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including geriatric Nursing | 3. Nursing Management & Leadership | |
| 4. Health / Nursing informatics and technology | 4. Professionalism, Professional values & Ethics including bioethics | 4.Midwifery /Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG) Nursing I | |
| 5. Self-study / co-curricular | 5. Self-study / co-curricular | 5. Self-study / co-curricular |
Academic Activities
Seminars / Workshops / Guest Lecture / project / Written Test and Examination / Hospital Visit / Clinical Presentation / Health Education.