Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)

Overview

B. Sc. Nursing is a four-year undergraduate programme focused on developing critical thinking skills, proficiency and values necessary for the practice of professional nursing and midwifery. The programme is streamlined to enable students to address the health needs of the nation, society and individuals. The programme involves classroom study, Simulation learning in the Nursing Labs, Field trips, Projects, Assignments and Clinical learning that enable students to integrate theory and practice. The students are also required to undergo a six-month internship during the final year of their course which facilitates a smooth transition to being a Professional Nurse.

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

• Assume responsibilities as professional competent nurse and midwives at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
• Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medicine and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
• Communicate effectively with the members of the health care team and develop good interpersonal skills for team work.
• Engage in professional behaviours by adhering to legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical and community health settings.

Eligibility

• The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.
• A candidate should have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifying examination (10+2) i.e., (10+2) from recognized Board under AISSE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board.
• Candidates are also eligible from State Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government having science subjects and English.
• For the candidates belonging to SC/ ST or other backward classes, the marks obtained in PCB taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40%.
• Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit a certificate of medical fitness from an authorized medical officer that the candidate is physically fit to undergo the academic course. Married candidates can seek admission to the course provided they are medically fit.
• Candidates, who have passed any qualifying examination other than the Higher Secondary Course examination conducted by the government of Tamil Nadu, shall obtain an Eligibility Certificate, from Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and produce the same at the time of admission and also remit recognition fee as prescribed.
• For admission to B.Sc.(N) the entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard should be obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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