B.Sc - Post Basic Nursing

Overview:

BSc Nursing (Post Basic) is a 2 years undergraduate course that is designed to enhance the nursing skills of professionals who already have a background in nursing or a similar field. It provides an advanced level of knowledge related to medical care. The basic eligibility criteria required to pursue the course include candidates having cleared their 10+2 board exams along with a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and having a registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM). The difference between BSc Nursing Post-basic and MSc Nursing is that one is an undergraduate course and another is a postgraduate degree.

The admission process includes students’ performance in the written entrance exam conducted at the university/college level. But in colleges like Chitkara University, admission is provided based on merit. Admission to AIIMS for BSc Nursing Post Basic takes place through their own Entrance.

Some Highlights of B.Sc Post Basic Nursing:

 
Top Colleges Offering B.Sc Post Basic Nursing:

• AIIMS
  
• RUHS
  
• PGIMER Chandigarh
  
• CMC Vellore
  
• Jamia Hamdard University
  
• DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai
  

Why Study Post Basic BSc Nursing:

• Advanced Knowledge and Skills
• Career Advancement
• Specialisation Options
• Research and Evidence

Admission Procedure For B.Sc Post Basic:

• GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course after attaining the 10+2 or equivalent qualification, preferably with Science subjects.
  
• Candidates not having done GNM are required to have a certificate in any of the nursing courses of 6-9 months.
  
• Candidates should also be Registered Nurses/ Registered Midwives or equivalent with any of the State Nursing Registration Councils.
  

Eligibility For B.Sc Post Basic Nursing:

• Minimum 50% in 12th Board Exams from a recognised board preferably in the Science stream with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) subjects.
  
• Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM)
  
• Candidates should possess a three-year diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
  
• Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM)
  
• Male candidates who have not done Midwifery in GNM should possess a certificate in any of the Nursing courses of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council instead of Midwifery
  

B.Sc Post Basic Nursing Career Opportunities:

There are a wide variety of job opportunities for Post Basic B.Sc Nursing candidates available. Based on the skills and competencies acquired at the diploma level, the Post Basic B.Sc nursing program has broad education values. The candidates with Post Basic B.Sc Nursing hold opportunities in both private and government hospitals. Although it has become an age-old profession, the demand for nurses is high.

Jobs Opportunities After B.Sc Post Basic Nursing:

• Staff Nurses
  
• Industrial Nurses:
  
• Military Nurses
  
• Nurse Supervisors
  
• Psychiatric Nurses
  
• Nurse Educators
  

Recruitment Areas For B.Sc Post Basic Nursing:

• Government Hospitals
  
• Nursing Homes
  
• Super Speciality Hospitals
  
• Private Hospitals
  
• Old age Homes
  
• Orphanages
  
• Industries
  
• Armed Forces
  

Syllabus For B.Sc Post Basic Nursing:

Semester I

Nursing Foundation
Nutrition & Dietetics
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Psychology

Semester II

Maternal Nursing
Microbiology
Child Health Nursing
English (Qualifying)

Semester III

Medical & Surgical Nursing
Sociology
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing

Semester IV

Introduction to Nursing Education
Introduction to Nursing Administration
Introduction to Nursing Research
Statistics