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Courses / B.Sc. Nursing

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st Dec. of the year of admission.

The minimum educational requirements shall be the passing of :
1.	Higher Secondary school Certificate Examination (12 years course)
	Or
2.	Senior school Certificate Examination (10+2) , Pre-degree Examination (10+2)
	Or
3.	An equivalent with 12 years schooling form a recognized Board or University with Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) & English with minimum of 50% aggregate marks (PCBE)

Candidate shall be medically fit.

Entrance /Selection Test

Selections of the candidates should be based on the merit of the entrance examination held by University or Competent Authority.

Duration

Duration of the course shall be four years including internship.

Vacation

8 weeks vacation shall be given each year.

AIMS

The aim of the nursing program is to :

	Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
	Prepare nurses who can independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital , community nursing services and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor and Manager in a clinical / public health setting.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing Programme the graduate will be able to

	Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioural sciences medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
	Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which effect health individuals and groups.
	Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals & groups.
	Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
	Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
	Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with national health policies and programmes.
	Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
	Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
	Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical / community health settings.
	Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
	Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical / community health settings.
	Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research feedings to improve the quality of care.
	Demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.

Scheme of Studies & Examinations

Duration

Course Duration	4 years
Weeks available per year	52 weeks
Vacation	8 weeks
Gazetted holidays	3 weeks
Examination (Including preparation)	4 weeks
Available weeks	37 weeks
Hours per week	40
Practical	30 hours per week
Theory	10 hours per week
Internship practical	48 hours per week
Hours available per academic year	1480 (37 wks x 40 hours)

Course of Instruction

First Year

** Optional

Second Year

Subject	Theory (In Hrs.) (Class & Labs)	Practical (In hrs.) (Clinical)	In Hours
Sociology	60
Pharmacology	45
Pathology	30
Genetics	15
Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatrics)	210	720
Community Health Nursing - I	90	135
Communication and education Technology	60+30
Library work/ Self study			50
Co-curricular activities	30		35
Total Hours	930	855	85
Total hours = 1480 hrs.

Third Year

Subject	Theory (In Hrs.) (Class & Labs)	Practical (In hrs.) (Clinical)	In Hours
Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatrics)	120	270
Child Health Nursing	90	270
Mental Health Nursing	90	270
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing	90	180
Library work / Self study			50
Co-curricular activities			50
Total Hours	930	990	100
Total hours = 540 hrs.

Fourth Year

Subject	Theory (In Hrs.) (Class & Labs)	Practical (In hrs.) (Clinical)
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing		180
Community Health Nursing - II	90	135
Nursing Research and Statistics	45	*
Management of Nursing Services and education	60+30
Total Hours	225	315
Total hours = 1480 hrs.

Project work to be carried out internship
Practical = 30 hours per week

Intern-ship (Integrated Practice)

Subject	Theory	Practical (In hrs.) (Clinical)	In Weeks
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing		245	5
Community Health Nursing - II		195	4
Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult & geriatrics)		430	9
Child Health		145	3
Mental Health		95	2
Research project		45	1
Total Hours		1150	24
Total hours = 1690 hrs.

Note :

1.	Internship means 8 hours of integrated clinical duties in which 2 weeks of evening and night shift duties are included.
2.	Internship should be carried out as 8 hours per day @ 48 hours per week.
3.	Students during internship will be supervised by nursing teachers.
4.	Fourth year final examination to be held only after completing internship.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

First Year

Second Year

Subject	Assessment
Theory	Hours	Internal	External	Total
Sociology	3	25	75	100
Medical Surgical Nursing	3	25	75	100
Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics	3	25	75	100
Community Health Nursing - I	3	25	75	100
Communication & Educational Technology	3	25	75	100
Practical & Viva Voce
Medical -Surgical Nursing		100	100	200

Third Year