B.Sc (NURSING)


Why B.Sc (NURSING)

B.Sc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is a 4-year Under Graduate (UG) course through which the students are trained in the concepts of nursing theoretically and practically. B.Sc Nursing is one such course which is offered to students who have completed their Class 12 with Biology as one of the subjects. While some states accept NEET scores for admission in B.Sc Nursing, certain states conduct their own admission process or entrance exam. The course can be availed at any recognized institute or University, with the apt recognition from the authorized body.

In India, experts have come together and formed a curriculum that is followed across India in all government and private institutions offering the B.Sc Nursing course. The course has been designed to train and qualify all aspirants into graduates who will be able to practice the art in different settings. It is through this course that candidates will be able to pursue a career as a Nurse. 

As per the Indian Nursing Council, the course is offered under the choice-based credit system (CBCS). The program will be specifically designed by the college or university that will offer the program, but all educational institutions will have to abide by the regulations specified by INC. As per the guidelines, the students will pursue foundational, core and elective courses.

The program has been designed to train the students in generalistic nursing practices. Students will be trained and educated on the processes of wellness, illness & disease management, health promotion, and the taking of the dying as part of becoming a nurse. The program focuses on mastering the various competencies of the field.


Objectives of B.Sc Nursing:

The four-year undergraduate course in Nursing has been designed to completely train and qualify the students to deal with various aspects with utmost professionalism and care. Here are some of the aims of B.Sc in Nursing:

·         B.Sc in Nursing will train and produce nurses with the ability to critically think and be clear while also being caring, well-disciplined and assertive, responding to the dynamic needs of the industry, the healthcare delivery system, and society.

·         The program will train the students to take up decisions on their own in different nursing situations, all within the scope of the field. It will also train them to protect the rights of the patients and groups included.

·         The program will further train the students to take up research initiatives in Nursing as well as apply an evidence-based form of practice.


Why Study B.Sc Nursing?

Being one of the most popular courses in the healthcare field, there are a number of reasons why one should opt for the B.Sc Nursing course. Some of them are:

·         A great career opportunity in the healthcare sector

·         A high paying salary

·         A secure job

·         High job satisfaction

·         An effective path towards both private and government jobs

·         The first step towards higher studies in the Nursing field


B.Sc in Nursing Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc Nursing are certain requirements that one must meet for the admissions. Candidates can check out the criteria mentioned below to confirm their eligibility. 

·         All Candidates must have crossed at least 17 years of age as of 31st December of the year they wish to seek admissions. The Maximum age limit for the course is at 35 years of age by 31st December of the same year.

·         Candidates must have cleared the class 12 board examinations from one of the recognized board educations, in the stream of science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with English. Candidates will have to individually pass all the mentioned subjects.

·         Candidates will further be required to have obtained at least 45% marks in aggregate in the qualifying exam.

·         Since all admissions will be based on the performance in the entrance exam, the candidates will be required to sit for either a state-level entrance exam or a university-level entrance exam.


B.Sc in Nursing Syllabus:

The syllabus of B.Sc Nursing course includes the following topics:

First Year:

General Science

Applied Nutrition and Dietetics

Communicative English

Applied Biochemistry

Nursing Foundations - I

Nursing Foundations II (First Aid)

Applied Anatomy and Applied Physiology

Introduction to Community Health Nursing (Regulation and Environment Science & Healthcare Policy)

Applied Sociology and Applied Psychology

 

Second Year:

Applied Microbiology and Infection Control

Pharmacology-II

Pharmacology

Pathology-II & Genetics

Pathology

Adult Health Nursing-II (Geriatric Nursing and Pathophysiology)

Adult Health Nursing-I (Medical & Surgical) with Integrated Pathophysiology (BCLS)

Educational Technology or Nursing Technology

Professionalism (Professional Values, ethics and bioethics)

 

Third Year:

Child Health Nursing I

Child Health Nursing II

Mental Health Nursing I

Mental Health Nursing II

Nursing Management and Leadership

Community Health Nursing With Epidemiology

Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws

Midwifery/Obstetrics/Gynaecology Nursing I

Health/Nursing

 

Fourth Year:

Community Health Nursing II

Mental Health Nursing II

Internship