B.Sc (Nursing)
B.Sc (Nursing) curriculum includes a board spectrum of scientific, critical thinking, humanistic, communication and leadership skills including specific courses on advanced specialties which are not typically included in Diploma and other allied course. The programme is implemented as per the norms prescribed and specified by the Indian Nursing Council and the Dr. NTR University Of Health Sciences – Vijayawada. It is a 4 year duration regular full time course inclusive of internship in the IV year.
Course Overview
BSc Course Full Form, Eligibility, Admission, Syllabus and Scope
B.Sc (Nursing) curriculum includes a board spectrum of scientific, critical thinking, humanistic,communication and leadership skills including specific courses on advanced specialties which are not typically included in Diploma and other allied course. The programme is implemented as per the norms prescribed and specified by the Indian Nursing Council and the Dr. NTR University Of Health Sciences – Vijayawada. It is a 4 year duration regular full time course inclusive of internship in the IV year.Admission Process
Eligibility
The candidates should be of Indian Nationality or persons of Indian origin (P.I.O) / Overseas citizen of India (OCI) card holders and should satisfy the local or non-local status in Andhra Pradesh (Residence requirement) as laid down in Andhra Pradesh educational institutions (Regulations of admissions) order, 1974. Both Male and Female candidates are eligible for 4YDC B.Sc., (Nursing) course (The admission of Male Candidates will be as per the order issued in G.O.Ms.No.306, HM&FW (K2) Department, dt.01-08-2006. The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.Minimum Education
Mentioned below are few of the entrance exams details that one need to go through for MBBS admissions:
- 10+2 Passed with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and English is compulsory subject.
- 10+2 passed out from recognized board under AISSCE/ CBSE/ ICSE/SSCE/ HSCE/NIOS/APOSS or other equivalent Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Intermediate Vocational with Bridge Course in Biological and Physical Sciences.
- OC candidates should have secured 45% aggregate of marks in Science Subjects, 40% in case of SC, ST and BC candidates. English is compulsory subject as per orders of the Secretary Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi vide letter No.F.No.1-2/2014-INC and vide the circular No. F.NO.1-6/2016-INC, Dated.21-09-2016.
- Students shall be medically fit.
- Students shall be admitted once in a year (As per the G.O.Rt.No.1095, Health Medical and Family Welfare (K1) Depart., dated.02.09.2013).
Documents To Be Submitted During Admission :
- SSC or any equivalent examination showing date of birth and other particulars of the candidate.
- Memorandum of Marks of the qualifying examination making eligible for admission i.e. Intermediate or Equivalent Examination.
- Transfer Certificate from the Institution in which the candidate studied last.
- Certificate of social status in case of those who belongs to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes or Backward Classes issued by an Officer prescribed.
- Migration certificate for non Andhra Pradesh student.
- 10 passport size recent color photograph.
- Medical Fitness Certificate.
- Any other documents as deemed necessary at the time of admission.
BSc Nursing – Course Highlights :
| Course Level | Undergraduate Degree |
| Full-Form | Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| Duration | 4 years including internship |
| Eligibility | 45 % marks – 10+2 Passed with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and English is compulsory subject |
| Admission Process | Entrance Exams followed by the Merit List |
| Average Course Fee | Up to INR 3 lakhs |
| Average Salary | Can range up to INR 8-10 Lakhs per annum depending upon the experience an aspirant holds |
Why BSc Nursing?
BSc Nursing is all about caring the patient. It’s a career that helps you save lives, bring happiness to individuals and their families, and comfort to those in need. While caring for patients fighting for their life can be a challenging experience, nurses still report a high level of job satisfaction. Nurses perform countless vital tasks in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and more. Management, education, and advocacy are three essential roles in recruiting more high quality professional nurses to the field.
BSc Nursing Syllabus { Medium of Instruction: English }
| FIRST YEAR | English |
| Anatomy | |
| Physiology | |
| Nutrition | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Nursing Foundation | |
| Psychology | |
| Microbiology | |
| Introduction to computers | |
| Hind/regional language | |
| Library work/self study | |
| Co-curricular activities |
| SECOND YEAR | Sociology |
| Pharmacology | |
| Pathology | |
| Genetics | |
| Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult including genetics-I) | |
| Community Health Nursing-I | |
| Communication & education technology | |
| Library work/self study | |
| Co-curricular activities |
| THIRD YEAR | Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adults increasing Geriatics)-I |
| Child Heaith Nursing | |
| Mental Health Nursing | |
| Midwifery and obstertical Nursing-I | |
| Library Work/ Self Study | |
| Co-curricular activities |
| FOURTH YEAR | Midwifery and obstertical Nursing-II & Practical |
| Community Health Nursing – II | |
| Nursing Research & Statistics | |
| Management of Nursing Services and Education |
Career & Job Career Prospects
BSc Nursing is an undergraduate degree after which you either go for pursuing jobs or for higher studies. There are number of higher education courses available after this course completion. If you have strong desire to get specialized in a particular kind of subject, then you can go for Nurse Practitioner, Masters and doctorate degrees. Few of the specialties in MSc Nursing are listed below.
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Child health Nursing
- Obstetrical & Gynecological Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
Nursing Job Sectors
| S. No | Job Opportunities |
| 1 | Staff Nurse |
| 2 | Nursing Assistant Supervisor |
| 3 | Nursing Tutor |
| 4 | Nurse Educator |
| 5 | Home Care Nurse |
| 6 | Nursing Assistant |
| 7 | School Health Nurse |
| 8 | Defense services |
| 9 | Mid Level Health Providers |
| 10 | Nurse Manager |
| 11 | Ward Nurse & Infection Control Nurse |
| 12 | Nursing Officer |
| 13 | Nursing Director/Superintendent |
| 14 | Tele Health Nurse |
| 15 | Flight Nurse |