Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)

Overview

The course of study leading to Basic B. Sc. Nursing is a full time degree program comprises of four completed academic years including research work and internship. Admission procedure shall be based on the guidelines of Admission Regulating Authority, Mumbai and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik.

The Program is designed to prepare the student nurses to develop critical thinking skills, competencies and standards that required to practice in ever changing health care setting through in depth integration of theory, practice and research, so the graduate registered nurse (RNRM) can assume the role as nurse clinician, ward supervisor, manager, nurse teacher and many more in different health care system.

The graduate with B.Sc. Nursing degree Course will be able to -

• apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medicine, including alternatives system and nursing in providing nursing care to individual, families and communities.
• demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of individuals
• demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
• utilize the latest trend and technology in providing health care.
• provide comprehensive 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 others in order to promote effective IPR and teamwork.
• demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health settings.
• participate effectively as member 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 setting and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.
• demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.

There is no entrance examination for ANM, GNM, PB B. Sc. (N) and M. Sc. (N) courses. However, for Basic B. Sc. (N) course, the entrance examination shall be conducted by DMER based on the guidelines of Admission Regulating Authority, Mumbai.

Eligibility

• Minimum 17 years in age on or before 31st December of respective year of admission.
• Medically fit
• 10+2 pass or its equivalent recognized by competent authority in science branch. A candidate should have passed in the subjects of PCB and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB. Candidate belonged to backward class, the marks obtained in PCB taken together is minimum 40% instead of 45%.
• No parallel / simultaneous attendance in other course during Basic B. Sc. Nursing

Minimum Education