Course Overview
The Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) is a two-year undergraduate degree program designed for registered nurses who have completed a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). This program provides an opportunity to upgrade their professional skills and academic knowledge, enabling them to assume leadership, teaching, and specialized clinical roles in healthcare. It focuses on developing critical thinking, research aptitude, and advanced nursing practices essential for delivering quality patient care.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution.
- Must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) with any State Nursing Council.
- Should be medically fit and meet the health standards prescribed by the institution.
- Candidates who have completed GNM through distance education are not eligible unless approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
- Professional Advancement: To enable diploma-qualified nurses to enhance their competencies and take up professional roles in advanced nursing practice.
- Comprehensive Care: To equip students with in-depth knowledge and clinical skills to provide holistic and evidence-based patient care.
- Leadership and Management: To prepare graduates for supervisory, administrative, and teaching positions in healthcare institutions.
- Research and Innovation: To promote scientific inquiry and research-based nursing practices for continuous improvement in healthcare services.
- Ethical and Lifelong Learning: To foster a strong sense of ethics, empathy, and commitment to lifelong professional development.
Program Highlights
- Designed as a bridge course for GNM-qualified nurses to earn a B.Sc Nursing degree.
- Curriculum approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
- Strong emphasis on advanced clinical training and nursing education techniques.
- Exposure to community health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and nursing research.
- Hands-on training in affiliated hospitals and healthcare centers.
- Development of teaching and leadership skills through seminars, case studies, and project work.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Post Basic B.Sc (Nursing) program can pursue diverse career roles, including:
- Nursing Officer / Senior Staff Nurse in government and private hospitals.
- Nurse Educator / Clinical Instructor in nursing schools and colleges.
- Public Health Nurse in community and rural health programs.
- Nurse Administrator / Supervisor in healthcare organizations.
- Nursing Researcher / Project Coordinator in health-related research initiatives.
- Opportunities to pursue M.Sc (Nursing) and other higher education or international licensure programs.