B.Sc. Nursing full course details
What is B.Sc. Nursing?
Graduation in Nursing or B. Sc. (Bachelor of Science) in Nursing is a four-year professional course. To pursue B. Sc. nursing the candidates should have minimum eligibility criteria, having completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects. One can get admission into the B. Sc. nursing course by appearing in several entrance exams held between April-June. Indian B.Sc. nursing degree is widely accepted throughout the globe since the course teaches nursing science along with the essence of humanities.
BSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria
One can choose from the two-course options one B. Sc. (Basic) and other is B. Sc. (Post-Basic), the eligibility criteria for the two is mentioned below:
For BSc (Basic) – Candidates should pass 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and should be medically fit.
For BSc (Post-Basic) – Candidates should pass 10+2 in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). One has to get a certificate in GNM (General Nursing Midwifery) and register him/herself as RNRM (Registered Nurse Registered Midwife) from the State Nurses Registration Council.
Notably, one has to submit a proof of training by Indian Nursing Council or equivalent in the following domain:
OT (Operation Theatre) Techniques
Community Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Ophthalmic Nursing
Leprosy Nursing
TB Nursing
Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing
Cancer Nursing
Orthopedic Nursing
The average course fee for B.Sc. Nursing is Rs 8,500 to Rs 1.3 lakhs per annum. Which may vary based on the universities/colleges' standards.
BSc Nursing career options
BSc Nursing freshers have plenty of options in hand right after completing their graduation. They can start their career in nursing by joining private/government hospital or as a tutor in some institute. Below are the job profiles which BSc Nursing graduates can join as:
Nurse
Home Care Nurses
Nursing Assistant
Nurse - Nursery School
Junior Psychiatric Nurse
Ward Nurse & Infection Control Nurse
Nursing Assist Supervisor
Nursing Tutor
Nursing Educator
Home Care Nurses
Nursing Assistant
Nurse - Nursery School
Nurse & Patient Educator
Junior Psychiatric Nurse
Nurse Manager
Ward Nurse & Infection Control Nurse
BSc Nursing Salary
BSc nursing graduates can earn a decent salary depending upon their experience and communications skills they possess. BSc nursing graduates can earn from Rs 3.2 Lakh per annum to 7.8 Lakh per annum. The amount may fluctuate depending on the employer organization and hospital.
Besides joining a job, one can also continue his/her education after completing B. Sc. in Nursing. Higher education will open more avenues and doors for various exciting career opportunities. Various other career options are:
Master of Science (MSc) Nursing
Master of Science (MSc) Neuroscience
Master of Science (MSc) Biotechnology
Master of Science (MSc) Medical Microbiology and Medical Biochemistry
Master of Science (MSc) Renal Sciences and Dialysis Technology
Post-Graduate Program in Public Health Management (PGPPHM)
Master of Science (MSc) Medical Sociology
MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
Subjects BSc Nursing Syllabus (1st Year)
Physiology
Compositionn and Function of Blood
Cardio Vascular System
Excretory System
Endocrine and Metabolism
Anatomy
Skeletall and Joint System
Respiratory System
Muscular System
Digestive System
Nutrition and Dietetics
Different methods of cooking and their effect on the body
Meaning of Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
Methods of Calculating Calories
Therapeutic adaptions of a normal diet
Biochemistry
Amino Acids
Introduction and Classification of Carbohydrates
Catabolism of Nucleic Acid
Enzymes, Nature, and Functions
Subjects BSc Nursing Syllabus ( 2nd Year)
Psychiatric Nursing
Principles and Applications of Psychiatric Nursing
Nursing approaches as per the behaviours, disorders, aggression, etc
Role in Chemotherapy, Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.
Psychiatric Emergencies
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Maintaining the body dynamic equilibrium
Medical and surgical nursing management of patients with Angina, hypertension, etc.
Principles of Orthopaedic Nursing and Techniques
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Nursing
Operation Theatre Techniques
Sterilizationn of Instruments
Types of Anesthesia
How to care for patients before, after and during the operation
Knowing the instruments
Health Education
Concept, Scope, Limitations, and Benefits of Health Education
Health Communication and Teaching
Audio-Visual Aids
Methods of Health Education
Microbiology
Morphology and classification of bacterial Factors and conditions affecting the growth of bacteria Immunity and Immunization Process Serological tests and their corresponding diseases
Advanced Procedures
Blood ExaminationLumbar Air Study Electrocardiography Angio Cardiography
3rd year Subjects BSc Nursing Syllabus
Public Health Nursing and Health Administration
History of Community Medicine and Community Nursing
Organization and Administration of Health Services
Role of Epidemiology in Community Health
Principles and Concepts of Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Nutritional needs for children and adults
Development of the Maternal and Child Health Care
Socio-Economic Factors affecting childcare
Family Welfare Programs
Sociology and Social Medicine
Social structure of the society and individual
The city and the country: Sociological and Economical contrasts
Human Relations
Significance of Sociology in Nursing
Trends in Nursing and Professional Adjustment
Popular Nursing Programs
Role of famous international organizations in the development of the nursing profession
Nursing Registration and Legislation
Nurse’s role in family planning
Subjects BSc Nursing Syllabus (4th Syllabus)
Midwifery and Obstetrics Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology
Embryology
Preparation for Delivery
Physiology of Labour
Principles of Nursing Services, Administration, and Supervision
Formal and Informal Organizational Structure Elementary Principles of Medicine
Philosophy of Supervision
Medico-Legal Aspects of MCH services
Introduction to Research and Statistics
Typess of measures, graphs methods of presentation
Introduction to Computer Science
Microsoft Windows
Introduction to Database
English (or any other Foreign Language)
Literature book as prescribed by the college/ university
Essay, Letter Writing
Grammar topics like Speech, Articles, Direct and Indirect, Idioms, etc.
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