Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

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Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing


Post basic degree in nursing is broad based education aimed to build upon the skills and competencies acquired at the diploma in nursing level . It is specifically directed to the upgrading of critical thinking skills, competencies and standards required for practice of professional nursing and midwifery as envisaged in national health policy.
The programme is intended to enable the graduates assume responsibilities as professional competent nurse and midwife at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. The graduates made independent decisions in nursing situations protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the practice. They are also expected to assume the role o teacher, supervisor, and manager in clinical / public health settings.

Course overview
  • Programme Duration: 2 Years covering intensive theory classes, attending towards for observation and supervised practice.
  •  Intake: 30
  •   Admissions available for both Boys & Girls.
  •  Hostel facilities available for both boys & Girls only.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Hold a diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) and must be registered nurse
  • have passed pre university examination in arts/science/commerce conducted by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State or its equivalent recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
  •  Candidates should produce Eligibility certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Documents Required
  • Certificate of passing the qualifying examination.
  • Mark list of 10th, 12th and qualifying examination.
  • Migration Certificate in original.
  • Academic Transcript
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Character Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate.
Curriculum

1st Year Subjects Theory Hours Practical Hours
Nursing foundation 45  
Nutrition and Dietetics 30 15
Biochemistry and Biophysics 60  
Psychology 60 15
Microbiology 60 30
Maternal nursing 60 240
Child Health Nursing 60 240
Medical and Surgical Nursing 90  
Community Health Nursing - I 80 288
English (Qualifying) 60  
Kannada 30  
     
2nd year Sociology 60  
Community Health Nursing 60 240
Mental Health Nursing 60 240
Introduction to Nursing Education 60 75
Introduction to Nursing Administration 60 180
  Introduction to Nursing Research and Statistics 45 120