Master of Science (MSc) in Community Health Nursing

• Medically fit
• RNRM from any state nursing council after completion of Basic B. Sc. (N) / Post Basic B. Sc. (N) / B. Sc. Hons. (N) Course from INC recognized institute with minimum aggregate of 55%, and 5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
• One year work experience after Basic B. Sc. (N) and one year work experience before or after Post Basic B. Sc. (N)
• No parallel / simultaneous attendance in other course during masters of science in nursing

The course of study leading to masters of Science in nursing is a full time program (no part time / no correspondence course) comprises of two completed academic years including research work. Candidates seeking admission may choose any one branch at the time of admission, and candidates those who opts branch of medical surgical nursing must choose super specialty. No change of branch shall be permitted after cutoff date of admission. Candidates may enroll their names on or before cutoff date and the procedure of admission is made on first come first serve basis / spot admission at institutional level. The Program is designed to prepare the post graduate students to develop leadership qualities that aids to practice in first level positions independently and efficiently as a nurse specialist, educator, administrator, and researcher in various health sectors across the globe.

The Post graduate with M.Sc. Nursing degree Course 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 effective change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system.
• established collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines.
• demonstrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement.

On completion of First Year M.Sc. Nursing the students will be able to -

• understand the concepts of current trends and issues in nursing education, latest education technology, bridging the gap between theory and practice, principles of nursing science, research process and biostatistics.
• demonstrate skill in application nursing theories in to practice, effective planning in nursing and mastery over holistic nursing care.
• appreciate the principles of nursing science, nursing care services, ethico-legal concepts and steps of nursing research.

On completion of Second Year M.Sc. Nursing the students will be able to -

• understand the concepts of nurse specialist, nurse researcher, nurse educator and nurse administrator.
• demonstrate skill in steps of nursing research & statistics, leadership/mentor and decision making abilities effectively and efficiently.
• appreciate the role of nurse in various health care setting, code of ethics & legal policies, nurse as a administrator/researcher and higher education in nursing 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.

Application form for admission available with prospectus and can be obtained from the institute on payment of Rs. 1000/- for B. Sc. (N), PB B. Sc. (N)& M. Sc. (N), Rs. 500/- for GNM and Rs. 250/- for ANM by way of cash or demand draft drawn in favor of Principal, Dr. PDNI. Read prospectus carefully for proper information before filling the application form. The last date of submission of form will be displayed on notice board. The form must be filled in block letters (wherever necessary), and Filled in application form shall be considered only when fulfills the following criteria –

• properly and correctly filled and signed by the applicant and applicant's father / guardian
• received by the institute on or before the last date
• accompanied by attested copies of relevant documents such as;
• school/college leaving certificate (duplicate transfer certificate will not be entertained)
• Secondary school certificates
• Higher secondary certificate showing statement of marks
• Medical fitness certificate
• Nationality certificate
• Caste certificate /caste validity / non creamy layer for applicant belonged to backward class
• Migration certificate in case of applicant passed last exam from a board other than Maharashtra state Board / university other than MUHS
• State nursing council registration certificate, nursing degree certificate and certificates showing statement of marks for applicant seeking admission to PB B. Sc. (N) & M. Sc. (N).
• Gap certificate in form of court affidavit if the applicant had break in education