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Aim

The aims of the undergraduate program are to

  • Produce knowledgeable competent nurses with clear critical thinking skills who are caring, motivated, assertive and well-disciplined responding to the changing needs of profession, healthcare delivery system and society.
  • Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare services in hospital or public health settings.
  • Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations within the scope of practice, protect the rights of individuals and groups and conduct research in the areas of nursing practice and apply evidence-based practice.
  • Prepare nurses to assume role of practitioner, teacher, supervisor and manager in clinical or public health settings.

Objectives

Core Competencies for nursing practice by BSc graduate. The B.Sc. Graduate nurse will be able to:

  1. Patient centered care: Provide holistic care recognizing individual patient’s preferences, values and needs, that is compassionate, coordinated, age and culturally appropriate safe and effective care.
  2. Professionalism: Demonstrate accountability for the delivery of standard-based nursing care as per INC standards that is consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory and humanistic principles.
  3. Leadership: Influence the behavior of individuals and groups within their environment and facilitate establishment of shared goals.
  4. System-based practice
    Demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to the context of healthcare system and ability to manage resources essential to provide optimal quality of care.
  5. Health informatics and Technology: Use technology and synthesize information and collaborate to make critical decisions that optimize patient outcomes.
  6. Communication: Interact effectively with patients, families and colleagues fostering mutual respect and shared decision making to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
  7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, shared decision making, team learning and development.
  8. Safety: Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
  9. Quality improvement: Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and utilize improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare system.
  10. Evidence based practice: Identify, evaluate and use the best current evidence coupled with clinical expertise and consideration of patient’s preferences, experience and values to make practical decisions.

Programme Outcomes

  • To Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
  • To Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of 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.

Programme Specific Outcomes

On completion of B.Sc. Nursing degree programme the graduates will be able to:

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

First Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing

On completion of the course, the students will be able to:

Applied Anatomy

  • Describe anatomical terms.
  • Explore the effect of alterations in structure.
  • Explain the general and microscopic structure of each system of the body.
  • Identify relative positions of the major body organs as well as their general anatomic locations.
  • Apply knowledge of anatomic structures to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.

Applied Biochemistry

  • Describe the metabolism of carbohydrates and its alterations.
  • Explain the metabolism of lipids and its alterations.
  • Explain the metabolism of proteins and amino acids and its alterations.
  • Explain clinical enzymology in various disease conditions.
  • Explain acid base balance, imbalance and its clinical significance.
  • Describe the metabolism of hemoglobin and its clinical significance.
  • Explain different function tests and interpret the findings.
  • Illustrate the immunochemistry.

Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

  • Identify the importance of nutrition in health and wellness.
  • Apply nutrient and dietary modifications in caring patients.
  • Explain the principles and practices of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Identify nutritional needs of different age groups and plan a balanced diet for them.
  • Identify the dietary principles for different diseases.
  • Plan therapeutic diet for patients suffering from various disease conditions.
  • Prepare meals using different methods and cookery rules.

Applied Physiology

  • Describe the effect of alterations in functions.
  • Develop understanding of the normal functioning of various organ systems of the body.
  • Identify the relative contribution of each organ system towards maintenance of homeostasis.
  • Apply knowledge of physiological basis to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.

Applied Psychology

  • Identify the cognitive and affective needs of clients.
  • Apply the knowledge of soft skills in workplace and society.
  • Identify the importance of psychology in individual and professional life.
  • Develop understanding of the biological and psychological basis of human behaviour.
  • Identify the role of nurse in promoting mental health and dealing with altered personality.
  • Perform the role of nurses applicable to the psychology of different age groups.
  • Integrate the principles of motivation and emotion in performing the role of nurse in caring for emotionally sick client.
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of psychological assessment and nurse‘s role.
  • Apply the knowledge of self-empowerment in workplace, society and personal life.

Applied Sociology

  • Identify the scope and significance of sociology in nursing.
  • Apply the knowledge of social structure and different culture in a society in identifying social needs of sick clients.
  • Identify the impact of culture on health and illness.
  • Develop understanding about types of family, marriage and its legislation.
  • Identify different types of caste, class, social change and its influence on health and health practices
  • Develop understanding about social organization and disorganization and social problems in India.
  • Integrate the knowledge of clinical sociology and its uses in crisis intervention.

Commuinicative English

  • Analyse the situation and apply critical thinking strategies.
  • Enhance expressions through writing skills.
  • Demonstrate attentive listening in different hypothetical situations.
  • Identify the significance of Communicative English for healthcare professionals.
  • Read, interpret and comprehend content in text, flow sheet, framework, figures, tables, reports, anecdotes etc.
  • Converse effectively, appropriately and timely within the given context and the individual or team they are communicating with either face to face or by other means.
  • Apply the concepts and principles of English Language use in professional development such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, paraphrasing, voice modulation, Spelling, pause and silence.
  • Apply LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Skill in combination to learn, teach, educate and share information, ideas and results.

Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology

  • Apply the knowledge of interoperability standards in clinical setting.
  • Demonstrate the skills of using data in management of health care.
  • Develop a basic understanding of computer application in patient care and nursing practice.
  • Apply the knowledge of computer and information technology in patient care and nursing education, practice, administration and research.
  • Describe the principles of health informatics and its use in developing efficient healthcare.
  • Demonstrate the use of information system in healthcare for patient care and utilization of nursing data.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) system in clinical practice.
  • Apply the knowledge of information and communication technology in public health promotion.
  • Utilize the functionalities of Nursing Information System (NIS) system in nursing.
  • Apply the knowledge of the principles of digital ethical and legal issues in clinical practice.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices in informatics and technology for providing quality patient care.
  • Update and utilize evidence-based practices in nursing education, administration, and practice.

Nursing Foundation - I

(including First Aid module)

  • Develop skill in recording and reporting.
  • Perform first aid measures during emergencies.
  • Identify and meet the comfort needs of the patients.
  • Demonstrate competency in monitoring and documenting vital signs.
  • Develop understanding about the concept of health, illness and scope of nursing within health care services.
  • Apply values, code of ethics and professional conduct in professional life.
  • Describe the fundamental principles and techniques of infection control and biomedical waste management.
  • Perform admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient under supervision applying the knowledge.
  • Demonstrate understanding and application of knowledge in caring for patients with restricted mobility.
  • Identify the educational needs of patients and demonstrate basic skills of patient education.
  • Apply the principles and methods of effective communication in establishing communication links with patients, families and other health team members.

Nursing Foundation - II

(Including Health Assessment Module)

  • Identify and meet the hygienic needs of patients
  • Identify and meet the elimination needs of patient
  • Explain loss, death and grief
  • Describe sexual development and sexuality
  • Identify stressors and stress adaptation modes
  • Demonstrate fundamental skills of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using Nursing process approach in supervised clinical settings
  • Assess the Nutritional needs of patients and provide relevant care under supervision
  • Develop understanding about fundamentals of health assessment and perform health assessment in supervised clinical settings
  • Interpret findings of specimen testing applying the knowledge of normal values
  • Promote oxygenation based on identified oxygenation needs of patients under supervision
  • Review the concept of fluid, electrolyte balance integrating the knowledge of applied physiology
  • Apply the knowledge of the principles, routes, effects of administration of medications in administering medication
  • Calculate conversions of drugs and dosages within and between systems of measurements
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in caring for patients with altered functioning of sense organs and unconsciousness
  • Integrate the knowledge of culture and cultural differences in meeting the spiritual needs
  • Explain the introductory concepts relevant to models of health and illness in patient care

Second Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing

On completion of the course, the students will be able to:

ADULT HEALTH NURSING – I

  • Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic studies, treatments and complications of common medical and surgical disorders.
  • Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care and integrate the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and diagnostic tests in the process of data collection.
  • Integrate knowledge of pathology, nutrition and pharmacology in caring for patients experiencing various medical and surgical disorders.
  • Identify nursing diagnoses, list them according to priority and formulate nursing care plan.
  • Perform nursing procedures skillfully and apply scientific principles while giving comprehensive nursing care to patients.
  • Identify common diagnostic measures related to the health problems with emphasis on nursing assessment and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate skill in assisting/performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Demonstrate competencies/skills to patients undergoing treatment for medical surgical disorders.
  • Identify the drugs used in treating patients with medical surgical conditions.
  • Plan and give relevant individual and group education on significant medical surgical topics.
  • Maintain safe environment for patients and the health care personnel in the hospital.
  • Integrate evidence-based information while giving nursing care to patients.

PHARMACOLOGY - I

  • Describe pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
  • Review the principles of drug calculation and administration.
  • Explain the commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants.
  • Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the GI system.
  • Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the respiratory system.
  • Explain the drugs used in the treatment of endocrine system disorders.
  • Describe drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular and blood disorders.
  • Describe the drugs acting on skin and drugs used to treat communicable diseases

PATHOLOGY - I PLACEMENT:

  • Apply the knowledge of pathology in understanding the deviations from normal to abnormal pathology.
  • Rationalize the various laboratory investigations in diagnosing pathological disorders.
  • Demonstrate the understanding of the methods of collection of blood, body cavity fluids, urine and feces for various tests.
  • Apply the knowledge of genetics in understanding the various pathological disorders.
  • Appreciate the various manifestations in patients with diagnosed genetic abnormalities.
  • Rationalize the specific diagnostic tests in the detection of genetic abnormalities.
  • Demonstrate the understanding of various services related to genetics.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

  • Identify the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms in the human body and the environment.
  • Identify the contribution of the microbiologist and the laboratories to diagnosis of infection.
  • Classify and explain the morphology and growth of microbes
  • Identify various types of microorganisms
  • Explore mechanisms by which microorganism cause death
  • Athe principles of preparation and use of vaccines in immunisation

PHARMACOLOGY - II

including Fundamentals of Prescribing Module

  • Explain the drugs used in the treatment of urinary system disorders.
  • Describe the drugs used in the treatment of nervous system disorders.
  • Discuss the role and responsibilities of nurses towards safe administration of drugs used to treat disorders of various systems with basic understanding of pharmacology.
  • Demonstrate understanding about the drugs used in alternative system of medicine. 8. Demonstrate understanding about the fundamental principles of prescribing.
  • Explain the drugs used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat and eye disorders.
  • Explain the drugs used for hormonal replacement and for the pregnant women during antenatal, intra natal and postnatal period.
  • Explain the drugs used to treat emergency conditions and immune disorders.

PATHOLOGY - II AND GENETICS

  • Apply the knowledge of pathology in understanding the deviations from normal to abnormal pathology
  • Rationalize the various laboratory investigations in diagnosing pathological disorders
  • Demonstrate the understanding of the methods of collection of blood, body cavity fluids, urine and feces for various tests
  • Apply the knowledge of genetics in understanding the various pathological disorders
  • Appreciate the various manifestations in patients with diagnosed genetic abnormalities
  • Rationalize the specific diagnostic tests in the detection of genetic abnormalities.
  • Demonstrate the understanding of various services related to genetics.

ADULT HEALTH NURSING - II WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

including Geriatric Nursing AND PALLIATIVE CARE MODULE

  • Identify diagnoses, list them according to priority and formulate nursing care plan.
  • Perform nursing procedures skillfully and apply scientific principles while giving comprehensive nursing care to patients.
  • Identify common diagnostic measures related to the health problems with emphasis on nursing assessment and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate skill in assisting/performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Demonstrate competencies/skills to patients undergoing treatment for medical surgical disorders.
  • Identify the drugs used in treating patients with selected medical surgical conditions.
  • Plan and provide relevant individual and group education on significant medical surgical topics.
  • Maintain safe environment for patients and the health care personnel in the hospital.
  • Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic studies, treatments and complications of selected common medical and surgical disorders.
  • Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care and integrate the knowledge of diagnostic tests in the process of data collection.
  • Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, nutrition and pharmacology in caring for patients experiencing various medical and surgical disorders.

PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND ETHICS INCLUDING BIOETHICS

  • Describe Profession and Professionalism
  • Identify the challenges of Professionalism
  • Demonstrate Professional conduct.
  • Explain the professional values and demonstrate appropriate professional values in Nursing Practice.
  • Identify ethical and Bioethical concerns and dilemmas in Nursing and Healthcare.
  • Advocate for patients wellbeing, professional growth and advancing the profession.

THIRD YEAR B.SC. NURSING

On completion of the course, the students will be able to:

CHILD HEALTH NURSING

  • Explain the modern concept of child care and the principles of child health nursing
  • Describe the normal growth and development of children in various age groups
  • Explain the physiological response of body to disease conditions in children.
  • Identify the health needs and problems of neonates and children, plan and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Identify the various preventive, promotive and rehabilitative aspects of child care and apply them in providing nursing care to children in the hospital and in the community.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

  • Understand the importance of community health nursing in psychiatry.
  • Understand the historical development and current trends in mental health nursing
  • Comprehend and apply principles of psychiatric nursing in clinical practice.
  • Understand the etiology, psychodynamics and management of psychiatric disorders.
  • Develop competency in assessment, therapeutic communication and assisting with various treatment modalities.
  • Understand and accept psychiatric patient as an individual and develop a deeper insight into her own attitudes and emotional reactions.
  • Develop skill in providing comprehensive care to various kinds of psychiatric patients.
  • Develop understanding regarding psychiatric emergencies and crisis interventions.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY/NURSING EDUCATION

  • Identify the latest approaches to education and learning.
  • Initiate self- assessment to identify one‘s own learning styles.
  • Develop basic understanding of theoretical foundations and principles of teaching and learning.
  • Demonstrate understanding of various teaching styles that can be used, based on the learners‘ readiness and generational needs.
  • Develop understanding of basics of curriculum planning, and organizing.
  • Analyze and use different teaching methods effectively that are relevant to student population and settings.
  • Make appropriate decisions in selection of teaching learning activities integrating basic principles.

INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC NURSING AND INDIAN LAWS

  • Explore the history and scope of forensic nursing practice.
  • Identify forensic nursing as an emerging specialty in healthcare and nursing practice.
  • Identify forensic team, role and responsibilities of forensic nurse in total care of victim of violence and in preservation of evidence.
  • Develop basic understanding of the Indian judicial system and legal procedures.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING – II

  • Identify and respond to psychiatric emergencies.
  • Carry out crisis interventions during emergencies under supervision.
  • Perform admission and discharge procedures as per MHCA 2017.
  • Apply nursing process in providing care to patients with substance use disorders, and personality and sexual disorders.
  • Apply nursing process in providing care to patients with behavioural and emotional disorders occurring during childhood and adolescence.
  • Apply nursing process in providing care to patients with organic brain disorders.
  • Explore the roles and responsibilities of community mental health nurse in delivering community mental health services.

NURSING MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

  • Apply the concept of human resource management and identify the job description for all categories of nursing personnel including in service education.
  • Analyse the health care trends influencing development of nursing services and education in India.
  • Describe the principles, functions and process of management applied to nursing.
  • Develop basic understanding and beginning competencies in planning and organizing nursing services in a hospital.
  • Discuss the principles and methods of staffing and scheduling in an individual hospital/nursing unit.
  • Develop skill in management of materials and supplies including inventory control.
  • Develop team working and inter professional collaboration competencies.
  • Identify effective leadership styles and develop leadership competencies.
  • Utilize the knowledge of principles and line of control and participate in quality management and evaluation activities.
  • Utilize the knowledge related to financial planning in nursing services and education during budgetary process.

MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING - I

including SBA module
  • Recognize the trends and issues in midwifery and obstetrical nursing.
  • Review and describe the anatomy and physiology of human reproductive system and conception.
  • Describe and apply physiology in the management of normal pregnancy, birth and puerperium.
  • Demonstrate competency in providing respectful and evidence based maternity care for women during the antenatal, intranatal and postnatal period.
  • Uphold the fundamental human rights of individuals when providing midwifery care.
  • Promote physiologic labour and birth, and conduct normal childbirth.
  • Provide evidence based essential newborn care.
  • Apply nursing process approach in caring for women and their families.
  • Describe the methods of contraception and role of nurse/midwife in family welfare services.
  • Recognize the importance of and actively participate in family welfare programs.
  • Provide youth friendly health services and care for women affected by gender based violence.
  • Demonstrate professional accountability for the delivery of nursing care as per INC standards/ICM competencies that are consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory and humanistic principles in midwifery practice.
  • Communicate effectively with individuals, families and professional colleagues fostering mutual respect and shared decision making to enhance health outcomes.

MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING - II

  • Identify, stabilize and refer antenatal women with complications
  • Provide care to antenatal women with complications
  • Provide post abortion care& counselling.
  • Demonstrate skills in resuscitating the newborn.
  • Assist and manage complications during labour .
  • Identify postnatal and neonatal complications, stabilize and refer them
  • Provide care for high risk newborn
  • Provide care for women during their non child-bearing period.
  • Assess and care for women with gynecological disorders
  • Counsel and care for couples with infertility.
  • Assist in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section.
  • Provide care for high risk antenatal, intranatal and postnatal women and their families using nursing process approach
  • Assist in advanced clinical procedures in midwifery and obstetric nursing .
  • Demonstrate skills in performing and assisting in specific gynecological procedures

NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

  • Identify research priority areas
  • Formulate research questions/problem statement/hypotheses
  • Review related literature on selected research problem and prepare annotated bibliography
  • Prepare sample data collection tool
  • Analyze and interpret the given data
  • Practice computing, descriptive statistics and correlation
  • Draw figures and types of graphs on given select data
  • Develop a research proposal
  • Plan and conduct a group/individual research project

MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY NURSING - II

including Safe Delivery App

  • Demonstrate competency in providing care for high risk newborn.
  • Apply nursing process in caring for high risk women and their families.
  • Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and respectful maternity care of women with high risk pregnancy.
  • Demonstrate competency in identifying deviation from normal pregnancy.
  • Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with high risk labour.
  • Assist in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section.
  • Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with abnormal postnatal conditions.
  • Demonstrate competency in the initial management of complications during the postnatal period.
  • Describe the assessment and management of women with gynecological disorders.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING – II

  • Provide maternal, newborn and child care, and reproductive health including adolescent care in the urban and rural health care settings
  • Describe the methods of collection and interpretation of demographic data
  • Explain population control and its impact on the society and describe the approaches towards limiting family size
  • Describe occupational health hazards, occupational diseases and the role of nurses in occupational health programs
  • Identify health problems of older adults and provide primary care, counseling and supportive health services
  • Participate in screening for mental health problems in the community and providing appropriate referral services
  • Discuss the methods of data collection for HMIS, analysis and interpretation of data
  • Discuss about effective management of health information in community diagnosis and intervention.
  • Describe the management system of delivery of community health services in rural and urban areas
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of Mid-Level Health Care Providers (MHCPs) in Health Wellness Centers (HWCs)
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of health team members and explain their job description
  • Demonstrate initiative in preparing themselves and the community for disaster preparedness and management
  • Demonstrate skills in proper bio-medical waste management as per protocols
  • Explain the roles and functions of various national and international health agencies
  • Demonstrate beginning practice competencies/skills relevant to provide comprehensive primary health care/community based care to clients with common diseases and disorders including emergency and first aid care at home/clinics/centres as per predetermined protocols/drug standing orders approved by MOH&FW
  • Describe the leadership role in guiding, supervising, and monitoring the health services and the personnel at the PHCs, SCs and community level including financial management and maintenance of records & reports

Admission Requirements

  1. The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission. The maximum age limit is 35 years.
  2. Minimum Educational Qualification:
    • Candidates with Science who have passed 10+2 must secure a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taken together, and must have passed English individually.
    • Candidates from State Open School (recognized by State Government) and NIOS (recognized by Central Government) with Science subjects and English are also eligible.
    • English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for eligibility.
  3. Color blind candidates are eligible, provided they use color-corrective contact lenses or spectacles.
  4. Candidates must be medically fit.
  5. Married candidates are also eligible for admission.
  6. Admissions are conducted once a year.
  7. Selection of candidates is based on merit in the entrance examination conducted by Competent authority ( MHT Nursing CET)

Entrance test** shall comprise of:

  • Aptitude for Nursing 20 marks
  • Physics 20 marks
  • Chemistry 20 marks
  • Biology 20 marks
  • English 20 marks
  • Minimum qualifying marks for entrance test shall be 50% marks.
  • **Entrance test shall be conducted by University/State Government.
  1. Reservation Policy
  • Reservation of seats in for admission in Nursing Colleges for SC/ST/OBC/EWSs/PH
    • Admission under the reserved quota shall be subject to reservation policy and eligibility criteria for SC/ST/OBC/EWSs prescribed by the Central Govt./State Govt./Union Territory as applicable to the College concerned.
    • In respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC the marks obtained in 3 core subjects shall be 40% instead of 45% for General category candidates.
  • Reservation for disability
    • 5% Disability reservation to be considered for disabled candidates with a disability of loco-motor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other eligibility criteria with regard to qualification will be same as prescribed for General category candidates. The upper age limit shall be relaxed by 5 years for disabled candidates.
    • Note: A committee to be formed consisting of medical officer authorized by medical board of State government and a nursing expert in the panel which may decide whether the candidates have the disability of loco-motor to the tune of 40% to 50%.

9. Foreign Nationals:

The entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard will be obtained by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Institution, SNRC and University will be responsible to ensure that the qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to what has been prescribed by the Council

Note:

  • Reservations shall be applicable within the sanctioned number of the seats.
  • The start of the semester shall be 1st August every year.
  • No admission after the cut-off date i.e. 30th September will be undertaken. Further Hall Tickets/Admit Card shall not be issued to the candidates who are admitted after 30th September.
  • The responsibility of obtaining and verifying the requisite documents for admission lies with the Institution and University.
I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester
• Communicative English
• Applied Anatomy & Applied Physiology
• Applied Sociology & Applied Psychology
• Nursing Foundations I

Mandatory Module
* First Aid as part of Nursing Foundation I 		• Applied Biochemistry
• Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nursing Foundations II
• Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology

Mandatory Module
* Health Assessment as part of Nursing Foundation II 		1. Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
2. Pharmacology I
3. Pathology I
4. Adult Health (Medical Surgical) Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology

Mandatory Module
* BCLS as part of Adult Health Nursing I 		1. Pharmacology II
2. Pathology II & Genetics
3. Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing
4. Professionalism, Professional Values & Ethics including Bioethics

Mandatory Module
* Fundamentals of Prescribing under Pharmacology II
* Palliative Care Module under Adult Health Nursing II
V Semester VI Semester VII Semester VIII Semester
1. Child Health Nursing I
2. Mental Health Nursing I
3. Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science & Epidemiology)
4. Educational Technology / Nursing Education
5. Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws

Mandatory Modules
* Essential Newborn Care (ENBC), Facility Based Newborn Care (FBNBC), IMNCI and PLS 		1. Child Health Nursing II
2. Mental Health Nursing II
3. Nursing Management & Leadership
4. Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing I

Mandatory Module
* SBA Module under OBG Nursing I/II 		1. Community Health Nursing II
2. Nursing Research & Statistics
3. Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing II

Mandatory Modules
* Safe Delivery App under OBG Nursing I/II 		Internship (Intensive Practicum / Residency Posting)

Duration of the program: 8 semesters

  • 1-7 Semesters
  • One Semester Plan for the first 7 Semesters
  • Total Weeks per Semester: 26 weeks per semester
  • Number of Weeks per Semester for instruction: 20 weeks (40 hours per week × 20 weeks = 800 hours)
  • Number of Working Days: Minimum of 100 working days (5 days per week × 20 weeks)

Vacation: 3 weeks

  • Vacation: 3 weeks
  • Holidays: 1 week
  • Examination and Preparatory Holidays: 2 weeks

8th Semester

  • One semester: 22 weeks
  • Vacation: 1 week
  • Holidays: 1 week
  • Examination and Preparatory Holidays: 2 weeks
Sr.no Semester Course Code Course Subject Theory Credit Theory contact hours Lab skill credit Lab skill contact hours Clinical credit Clinical contact hours Total credit Total hours
1FirstENGL 101Communicative English24040
ANAT 105Applied Anatomy36060
PHYS 110Applied Physiology36060
SOCI 115Applied Sociology36060
PSYC 120Applied Psychology36060
N-NF (I) 125Nursing Foundation I including First Aid module6120280216010360
SSCC (I) 130Self-study/Co-curricular40+40
TOTAL20400280216024720
2SecondBIOC 135Applied Biochemistry24040
NUTR 140Applied Nutrition and Dietetics36060
N-NF (II) 125Nursing Foundation II including Health Assessment module612031204320560
HNIT 145Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology24014080
SSCC(II) 130Self-study/Co-curricular40+20
Total132604160432021800
3ThirdMICR 201Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety24014080
PHAR (I) 205Pharmacology I12020
PATH (I) 210Pathology I12020
N-AHN (I) 215Adult Health Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology including BCLS module71401406480660
SSCC (I) 220Self-study/Co-curricular20
Total11220280648019800
4FourthPHAR (II) 205Pharmacology II including Fundamentals of prescribing module36060
PATH (II) 210Pathology II and Genetics12020
N-AHN (II) 225Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing + Palliative care module71401406480660
PROF 230Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics including bioethics12020
SSCC(II) 220Self-study/Co-curricular40
Total14280280540021800
5FifthN-CHN(I) 301Child Health Nursing I3601402160260
N-MHN(I) 305Mental Health Nursing I360180140
N-COMH(I) 310Community Health Nursing I51002160260
EDUC 315Educational Technology/Nursing Education24014080
N-FORN 320Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian laws12020
SSCC(I) 325Self-study/Co-curricular20+20
Total14280280540021800
6SixthN-CHN(II) 301Child Health Nursing II240180120
N-MHN(II) 305Mental Health Nursing II2402160200
NMLE 330Nursing Management & Leadership360180140
N-MIDW(I)OBG Nursing I3601403240340
Total10200140756018800
7SeventhN-COMH(II) 401Community Health Nursing II51002160260
NRST 40Nursing Research & Statistics240280120
N-MIDW(II)OBG Nursing II3601404320420
Total102003120648019800
8Eight (Internship)INTE 415Community Health Nursing – 4 weeks
INTE 420Adult Health Nursing – 6 weeks
INTE 425Child Health Nursing – 4 weeks
INTE 430Mental Health Nursing – 4 weeks
INTE 435Midwifery – 4 weeks
Total = 22 weeks121056
  • 1 credit theory – 1 hour per week per semester
  • 1 credit practical/lab/skill lab/simulation lab – 2 hours per week per semester
  • 1 credit clinical – 4 hours per week per semester
  • 1 credit elective course – 1 hour per week per semester
  • Total Semesters = 8
  • (Seven semesters: One semester = 20 weeks × 40 hours per week = 800 hours)
  • (Eighth semester – Internship: One semester = 22 weeks × 48 hours per week = 1056 hours)
  • Total number of course credits including internship and electives – 156 (141+12+3)

Semester - I

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Communicative English 25 25 2 50
2 Applied Anatomy & Applied Physiology 25 75 3 100
3 Applied Sociology & Applied Psychology 25 75 3 100
4 Nursing Foundation I *25
Practical
5 Nursing Foundation I *25

*Will be added to the internal marks of Nursing Foundations II Theory and Practical respectively in the next semester (Total weightage remains the same)

Semester - II

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Applied Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition & Dietetics 25 75 3 100
2 Nursing Foundations (I & II) 25 I Sem-25 & II Sem-25 (with average of both) 75 3 100
3 Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology 50 I Sem-25 & II Sem-25 25 2 50
Practical
5 Nursing Foundations (I & II) *25 50 100

Semester - III

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety 25 75 3 100
2 Pharmacology I and Pathology I *25
3 Adult Health Nursing I 25 75 3 100
Practical
4 Adult Health Nursing I 50 50 100

*Will be added to the internal marks of Pharmacology II and Pathology II & Genetics in the next semester (Total weightage remains the same).

Semester - IV

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety 25 75 3 100
2 Pharmacology I and Pathology I *25
3 Adult Health Nursing I 25 75 3 100
Practical
4 Adult Health Nursing I 50 50 100

Semester - V

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Child Health Nursing I *25
2 Mental Health Nursing I *25
3 Community Health Nursing I including Environmental Science & Epidemiology 25 75 3 100
4 Educational Technology/Nursing Education 25 75 3 100
5 Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws 25 25 2 50
Practical
6 Child Health Nursing I *25
7 Mental Health Nursing I *25
8 Community Health Nursing I 50 50 100

*Will be added to the internal marks of Child Health Nursing II and Mental Health Nursing II in both theory and practical respectively in the next semester (Total weightage remains same).

Semester - VI

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Community Health Nursing II 25 75 3 100
2 Nursing Research & Statistics 25 75 3 100
3 Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II) 25
Sem VI-25 & Sem VII-25 (with average of both)		 75 3 100
Practical
4 Community Health Nursing II 50 50 100
5 Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II) 50
(Sem VI-25 & Sem VII-25)		 50 100

*Will be added to Internal marks of Midwifery II theory and practical respectively in the next semester (Total weightage remains the same)

Semester - VII

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Theory
1 Community Health Nursing II 25 75 3 100
2 Nursing Research & Statistics 25 75 3 100
3 Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II) 25
Sem VI-25 & Sem VII-25 (with average of both)		 75 3 100
Practical
4 Community Health Nursing II 50 50 100
5 Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II) 50
(Sem VI-25 & Sem VII-25)		 50 100

Semester - VIII

Sr.No. Course Assessment (Marks) Hours Total Marks
Internal End Semester College Exam End Semester University Exam
Practical
1 Competency Assessment 100 100 200