Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)

• For B.Sc Degree course in Nursing (Basic), candidates belonging to all categories should have passed the qualifying examination (Academic stream) after a period of 12 years of study with the following subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Botany and Zoology.
• The minimum education requirement shall be passing of Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination ( 12 years course) (or) an equivalent with 12 years schooling from a recognized board or university with science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English) with minimum 45% aggregate.
• As recommended by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi eligibility criteria for admission to B.Sc (N) to SC/ST candidates is 40% aggregate.
• Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of joining.

On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduates will be able to:

• Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioural sciences, medicine, including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
• Demonstrate understanding of lifestyle and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups.
• Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and group.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
• Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
• Provide preventive, promotive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programs.
• Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/ community health settings.
• Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical / community health settings.
• Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.
• Demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.