Master of Science (MSc) in Child Health Nursing

The candidates should have:

• Passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing Degree of this University or any other University accepted as equivalent there to.
• Should have registered with the State Registration Council of Nursing and Midwifery.
• B.Sc. Nursing Graduates should have one year of experience in teaching hospital or in a College or in a School of Nursing or in Community Health Programme after registration in State Nursing Council.
• Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.
• In case of male candidates they should have passed any other course recommended by the Indian Nursing Council in place of Midwifery. Those who have studied Midwifery are eligible for admission to Branch III and IV.
• Every candidate before admission to this course shall submit to the Principal of the institution a certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer that the candidate is physically fit to undergo the Academic Programme.

On Completion of the two year M.Sc Nursing programme, the graduate will be able to:

• Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science.
• Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing.
• Practice as a nurse specialist.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager.
• Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the findings from health related research.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system.
• Establish collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines.

Documents required at the time of Admission :

• Certificate of passing the qualifying examination.
• Mark list of 10th, 12th and qualifying examination.
• Migration Certificate in original.
• Requisite caste certificate issued by the competent authority, if admission is against reserved category.
• Gap Certificate, if applicable.
• Certificate of change of name, if applicable supported by documentary evidence like Government Gazette Notification.