Type of Course

B.Sc. Nursing is a Degree program (Bachelor of Science Degree). INC (Indian Nursing Council) is the body governing the aspects of nursing education in India. B.Sc. Nursing course follows the syllabus prescribed by the INC. The course consists of a holistic mixture of classroom lectures and hands on practical sessions.

Duration

BSc. Nursing course is 4 years long.

Eligibility Criteria

Students who have passed 10+2 (Science stream- with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects) from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum aggregate marks criteria may exist (in case of some institutes).

Admission Process

Reputed institutes follow merit based admission process. Under this scheme, marks scored by students in 10+2 board examination and/or relevant entrance test (national, state or institute-wise) are taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to deserving candidates on the basis of merit marks obtained by them.

Syllabus

III SEMESTER

Theory

• Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
• Pharmacology I and Pathology I
• Adult Health Nursing I

Practical

• Adult Health Nursing I

IV SEMESTER

Theory

• Pharmacology & Pathology (I & II) and Genetics
• Adult Health Nursing II
• Professionalism, Ethics and Professional Values

Practical

• Adult Health Nursing II

VII SEMESTER

Theory

• Community Health Nursing II
• Nursing Research & Statistics
• Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II)

Practical

• Community Health Nursing II
• Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II)

VIII SEMESTER

Practical

• Competency Assessment

As mentioned before, the academic program consists of a holistic mixture of classroom lectures and practical sessions. Apart from that, the program also has regular internship and hospital training sessions/modules.