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.

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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

B.Sc. Nursing full course details


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. 

B.Sc. Nursing full course details