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BACHELOR OF NURSING COURSE (BScNursing)

BACHELOR OF NURSING COURSE (POSTCERTIFICATE) FOR QUALIFIED NURSES

DEGREE OF MASTER OF NURSING MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMME IN

NURSING

DOCTORATE OF PHILOSOPHY INNURSING (PhD in Nursing}


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Graduate nursing education started in India in theyear 1946 in CMC , Vellore and in the RAK college ofnursing at Delhi university.

At present 1373 colleges have been recognized by INCto conduct the course under several universities inIndia.


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A candidate seeking admission should have:

pass the 2 year of pre university exam or equivalent as recognizedby concerned university with science subjects ie Physics, biologyand chemistry.

students of vocational courses obtained at least 45%of total marks in science subjects in the

qualifying exam, if belongs to a scheduled caste or tribe , shouldhave obtained not less than 40 % of total marks in sciencesubjects.

completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or willcomplete this age on or before 31st December of the year ofadmission

is medically fit


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The programme is designed :

to provide a balance of professional and general

education to enable a student to become a professional nurse

practitioner who has self direction and is a responsiblecitizen.


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Through planned guided experiences students areprovided with opportunities to develop

a broad concept of the fundamental principles ofnursing care based on sound knowledge andsatisfactory levels of skill in providing care to people of

all ages in community or institutional setting

ability to investigate health care problemssystematically


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ability to work collaboratively with members of allieddisciplines towards attaining optimum health for all

members of the society

understanding of fundamental principles ofadministration and organization of nursing service

understanding of human behaviour and appreciationof effective interpersonal relationship with individuals

families and groups


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ability to assume responsibility for continuing learning

appreciation of professional attitudes necessasary for

leadership roles in nursing appreciation of social andethical obligations to society.


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Course of study

The course of study leading to bachelor of

nursing degree comprises 4 academic years

subjects taught-

1styear

2ndyear

3rd

year4thyear


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INC has recognized two modes of programmes at thislevel.

A. RegularB.Sc (Post Basic) course for those who have10+2 + GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) which hasa duration of 2 years

B. DistanceB.Sc (Post Basic) course for those whohave 10+2 GNM + 2year Exp which has a duration of 3years.


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The candidate seeking admission must:

hold a certificate in General nursing.

be a registered nurse

have minimum of two years of experience. Now it isrelaxed that no experience after GNM is required foradmission to this course.

have passed pre university exam in the arts/science/commerce or its equivalent which is

recognized the university be medically fit

have a good personal and professional record

have working knowledge of English


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Administer high quality nursing care to all people ofall ages in homes , hospitals and other communityagencies in urban and rural areas

Investigate health care problems systematically

Work collaboratively with members of other healthdisciplines


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First two years course in masters of nursing wasstarted at RAK College of Nursing in 1959.and in 1969in CMC Vellore.

At present there are 401 colleges imparting MScNursing degree course in different specialties

The master of nursing programme is offered byinstitution of higher education and is built up on a

recognized bachelors curriculum in nursing (in India-by Indian nursing council)


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Graduates of master of nursing programmedemonstrate:

increased cognitive ,affective and psychomotorcompetencies and the ability to utilise the potentialsfor effective nursing performance

expertise in the utilization of concepts and theories forthe assessment ,planning and intervention in meeting

the self care needs of an individual for the attainmentof fullest potentials in the field of specialty.


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ability to practice independently as a nurse specialist

ability to function effectively as nurse educators and

administrators

ability to interpret the health related research

ability to plan and initiate change in the health care

system leadership qualities for the advancement of practice of

professional nursing

interest in life long learning for personal and

professional learning advancement


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The candidate seeking admission must:

have passed BSc. Nursing/post certificate BSc, or nursingdegree of any university

have a minimum of one year of experience after obtainingBSc, in hospitals or nursing educational institutions orcommunity health setting

for BSc, nursing post certificate, no such experience isneeded after graduation the candidate shall be-a registerednurse or registered midwife for admission to medicalsurgical nursing, community health nursing, pediatric

nursing obstetric and gynecological nursing. a registered nurse for admission to psychiatric nursing

the candidate shall be selected on merit judged on thebasis of academic performances in BSc nursing, postcertificate BSc, or nursing and selection tests.


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Candidate will be examined in any of the following

branches Medical Surgical Nursing -Cardio Vascular & Thoracic

Nursing

Medical Surgical NursingCritical Care Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing Oncology Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing - Neurosciences Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing - Nephro- Urology Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing -Orthopedic Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing - Gastro Enterology Nursing Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing

Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing

Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing

Community Health Nursing


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Four common papers are there included in thesyllabus. They are: advanced concepts of health and nursing

education and nursing education

bio-statistics, research methodology and nursingresearch

administration and nursing administration


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In 1980 RAK college of nursing started an MPhilprogramme as a regular and part time course. Since

then several universities started taking students for theMPhil course in nursing.

Prominent among these are: MGR Medical University,Rajive Gandhi University of Health Sciences, SNDT

University and Delhi University and Manipal Academyof Higher Education


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At the time of admission each candidate will berequired to indicate her priorities in regard to theoptional courses .a candidate may offer one coursefrom M Phil programme from the department of

Anthropology, education, sociology and physiology orany suitable department. The M.Phil studies will beinto two distinct parts, part1 and part 2.


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Part1----it consist of 3 courses, ie research methods innursing, major aspects of nursing, allied disciplines

Part2----after passing the part1 examination, a studentshall be required to write a dissertation. The topic andthe nature of the dissertation of each candidate will

be determined by the advisory committee consist of 3members. The dissertation may include results oforiginal research, a fresh interpretation of existingfacts, and date or a review article of critical nature of

may take.


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Earlier Indian nurses were sent abroad for Ph. Dprogramme.

PhD programmes in nursing was first started in India

in 1992 Universities where PhD programmes are conducted in

India include PhD Consortium by Indian Nursing Council, RUGHS

and WHO RAK College of Nursing NIMHANS Banglore Manipal University


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The candidate should be post graduate in nursing withmore than 55% of aggregates of marks

Should have research background

May or may not published articles in journals The course duration is far regular PhD course is 3

years and for part time is 4 years

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