B.Sc. Nursing is an undergraduate Nursing course. It is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families and communities so that they can get, maintain and recover to optimal health and lead healthy life. It is a course which teaches nurses how to work in a variety of specialties. They work independently and also as a team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Nursing is basically a field of knowledge based on the contributions of a nursing scientist through evidenced based practice. This course is very valuable and it is job orienting in nature. Various colleges in India provide this course.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelors) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 2 Lacs to 5 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.Sc. (Nursing) M.Phil. (Nursing) Ph.D. (Nursing) M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Neuroscience MBA in Pharmaceutical Management |
Employment Areas: Colleges & Universities, Defence Services, Health Departments, Hospitals/Clinics, Industrial Houses /Factories, Nursing Science Schools, Railways and Medical Departments, Nursing homes etc.
Type of Course: B.Sc. Nursing is a 4-years undergraduate Nursing course.
Duration: The duration of course is 4-years.
Eligibility:
- Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Physics and Chemistry from recognized board. He/She should also be medically fit to secure admissions.
- GNM degree holders can also apply for this course.
Entrance Tests:
- JIPMER
- Integral University Entrance Test
- IGNOU OPENNET
- Aliah University Admission Test
- AIIMS
- AFMC Entrance Test
- Nitte University
- Banaras Hindu University
- PPMET
- CMC Ludhiana
Core Subjects:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Nutrition
- Biochemistry
- Nursing Foundations
- Psychology
- Microbiology
- Introduction to computers
- Sociology
- Pharmacology
- Pathology and Genetics
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
- Nursing Research and Statistics
- Management of Nursing Services and Education
- Communication and Educational Technology
Possible roles: Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN), Care Provider, Advocator, Researcher, Nurse Educator, Medical Coder, Junior Psychiatric Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room, Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Nurse Manager, Nurse Anaesthetist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychologist, Nurse & Patient Educator, Ward Nurse & Infection Control Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse etc.