Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)

• The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
• A candidate must have passed in the subject of Physics, chemistry and biology (PCB) and English individually and must have obtain a minimum of 45% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifying examination.
• A candidate are also eligible from state open school recognized by state government and national institute of open school recognized by central government having science subjects and English only.
• A candidate belonging to SC, ST or other backward classes, the marks obtained in PCB taken together in qualifying examination is to be 40%.
• English is compulsory subject in 10+2 for being eligible for admission to B. Sc. Nursing.
• A candidate shall be medically fit.
• A candidate shall be admitted once in year.
• Admission is allowed for married candidate also.

Objectives of the course:

On completion of the B.Sc. Nursing Degree programme, the graduate nurses are able to:

1. Function as self directed individuals and responsible citizens.
2. Identify the influence of sociocultural, political, religious and economic factors on health and illness.
3. Utilize knowledge of behavioural, social, physical, physiological, medical and nursing sciences in their nursing practice.
4. Provide comprehensive/holistic nursing care, using nursing process or problem solving approach, to people of all ages at different sections in health as well as in illness.
5. Demonstrate skills in teaching, management, research, guidance and counseling.
6. Take leadership; develop ability to make sound decisions and creative thinking.
7. Demonstrate skills in communication and in developing interpersonal relationships when working collaboratively with members of various disciplines.
8. Participate for the continuing professional development of self and for the advancement of nursing profession and professional organizations.

Career Options:

Opportunities to work in:

1. General Hospital - Government, Semi Government, Private, Corporation etc.
2. Specialty Hospitals like – Cardiac, Pediatric, Cancer, and Gynac – Obstetrics, Psychiatric, and Kidney etc.
3. Nursing Homes
4. Nursing Clinics
5. Nurse Anesthetist
6. Nursing Schools & Nursing Colleges as a Nurse Educator
7. Private Nurse
8. Community Health Nurse
9. Geriatrics Home

• Government Quota Seats (75% of Total Seats) Admission through Centralized Medical Admission Committee of Govt. Of Gujarat on the basis of merit at B. J. Medical College Ahmedabad.
• Management Quota Seats (25% of Total Seats), Admission will be done by the Institute as per Honorable Supreme Court of India / Govt. of Gujarat / HNGU.
• Intake capacity (Total Seats): 60 seats