Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)

Overview

The BSc Nursing program is designed to give students a wider understanding of nursing based on scientific principles and clinical experience. The program includes a 4-year course, and one is organized into eight semesters. The program embraces a competency-based and outcome-based curriculum encompassing foundational, core, and elective courses. It is affiliated with the Rajasthan University of health sciences, Jaipur. Students must appear for University examinations at the end of each semester during the course.

Educational Objectives :

Over the first and second semesters, subjects covered include applied basic and behavioral sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, and Sociology), Nursing Foundations,  Communicative English, and Health Informatics. The third and fourth semesters focus mainly on Adult Health Nursing and specialties in Medical-Surgical Nursing with integrated pathophysiology. Subjects like Applied Microbiology, Genetics, Professional values, and Ethics, Pharmacology, and Pathology are also covered in these semesters. The fifth to seventh semesters include Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Introduction to Forensic Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing, Nursing Education, Nursing Management and Leadership, and Nursing Research and Statistics. The eighth semester is a rotating internship in the main clinical areas of nursing.

There are various career opportunities available for candidates after completing BSc Nursing. Some of the career options are:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Researcher
• Public Health Nurse
• Home Health Nurse
• Travel Nurse

Eligibility

Candidate should have passed 12th with minimum 50% marks in Science Stream.

Minimum Education