- B.SC NURSING
- GNM NURSING
- POST BASIC B.SC NURSING PROGRAMME (IGNOU)
- DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING PROGRAMME (IGNOU)
- DIPLOMA IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION (IGNOU)
B.SC NURSING DEGREE PROGRAMME:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum age: 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
- Minimum education: 10+2 passed with Science (PCB) & English with aggregate of 50% marks and is equivalent to intermediate board.
*The admissions for Management seats shall be based on the rank obtained in NEET-UG and
for the convener seats based on the rank obtained in Telangana State EAMCET.
Duration: 4 years
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME (GNM)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum and Maximum age for admission are 17 to 35 years. No age bar for ANM/LHV.
- Minimum education: 10+2 class passed with any group equivalent to intermediate board with 40% mark.
- Registered as ANM with State Nursing Registration Council.
Duration: 3 years
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY (IGNOU)
POST BASIC B.SC NURSING
The main objective of the programme is to provide Opportunity to a large segment of in service nurses to upgrade their knowledge and skills to respond to the changing health needs of the society.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Admissions are open to in-service nurses working in the hospital and community.
- 10+2 with 3 years Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of 2 years’ experience in the profession.(In case of male nurses who have not done Midwifery during their GNM training need to submit a certificate of any nursing course of 6-9 months duration prescribed by Indian Nursing Council which they have completed in lieu of Midwifery).
• 10th class with 3 years Diploma in General Nursing
Criteria for selection by merit:
- Selection of candidates through entrance test conducted by IGNOU.
- Total marks obtained in General Nursing and Midwifery Programme and years of experience are also considered.
- One mark is added to each year of experience to a maximum of 20 years.
Duration: 3 years
Students are given a maximum period of 5 years to complete the programme from the date of registration.
DIPLOMA IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING
The main objective of the programme is to provide to a large segment of in-service nurses to update their knowledge and skills to respond to the changing health needs of the critically ill patients.
Eligibility Criteria:
- In service Registered Nurses (RN) at all levels – GNM/ B. Sc (N)/ M. Sc (N).
- Admissions for Diploma in Critical Care Nursing will be made once a year. The candidate is selected through Regional Centre on the basis of minimum qualification (eligibility criteria) and reservation policy of IGNOU regional centres will allot the programme study centre to the students.
- No maximum age limit.
Duration: 1 year
Students are given a maximum period of 3 years to complete the programme from the date of registration.
Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)
Minimum Duration: 1Year
Maximum Duration: 3Years
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar
Eligibility:
Nurses with B.Sc or Post Basic Degree or GNM Diploma and Registered as RNRM with
2 years of working experience.
(For male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any of the nursing course of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery). and Midwifery (GNM) with minimum of 5 years’ experience in the profession.
Program Structure
B.Sc. Nursing Program Structure | |||
I Semester | III Semester 1. Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety 2. Pharmacology I 3. Pathology I 4. *Adult Health (Medical Surgical) Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology
Mandatory Module *BCLS as part of Adult Health Nursing I | V Semester | VII Semester 1. Community Health Nursing II 2. Nursing Research & Statistics 3. Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing II
Mandatory Modules *Safe delivery app under OBG Nursing I/II (VI/VII Semester) |
1. Communicative English 2. Applied Anatomy | 1. *Child Health Nursing I | ||
3. Applied Physiology | 2. Mental Health Nursing I | ||
4. Applied Sociology 5. Applied Psychology 6. *Nursing Foundations I | 3. Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science & Epidemiology) 4. Educational Technology/Nursing Education | ||
5. Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws | |||
Mandatory Modules | |||
Mandatory Module *First Aid as part of Nursing Foundation I Course | *Essential Newborn Care (ENBC), Facility Based Newborn Care (FBNBC), IMNCI and PLS as part of Child Health Nursing | ||
II Semester | IV Semester | VI Semester 1. Child Health Nursing II 2. Mental Health Nursing II 3. Nursing Management & Leadership 4. *Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing I
Mandatory Module * SBA Module under OBG Nursing I/II (VI/VII Semester) | VIII Semester |
1. Applied Biochemistry 2. Applied Nutrition and Dietetics 3. *Nursing Foundations II 4. Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology | 1. *Pharmacology II 2. Pathology II & Genetics 3. Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing 4. Professionalism, Professional Values & Ethics including Bioethics | Internship (Intensive Practicum/Residency Posting) | |
Mandatory Module | |||
Mandatory Module | *Fundamentals of Prescribing under Pharmacology II | ||
*Health Assessment as part of Nursing Foundation II Course | *Palliative care module under Adult Health Nursing II | ||
MANDATORY MODULES
The prepared modules/modules outlined by the Council such as Health Assessment & Fundamentals of Prescribing and available modules as National Guidelines (First Aid – NDMA, IMNCI, ENBC, FBNBC), Palliative Care, Safe Delivery App and SBA module will be provided in separate learning resource package.
For BCLS, PLS – Standard national/international modules can be used.
ELECTIVE MODULES
Number of electives to be completed: 3 (Every module = 1 credit = 20 hours)
III & IV Semesters: To complete any one elective by end of 4th semester across 1st to 4th semesters
- Human values
- Diabetes care
- Soft skills
V & VI Semesters: To complete any one of the following before end of 6th semester
- CBT
- Personality development
- Addiction psychiatry
- Adolescent health
- Sports health
- Accreditation and practice standards
- Developmental psychology
- Menopausal health
- Health Economics
VII & VIII Semesters: To complete any one of the following before end of 8th semester
- Scientific writing skills
- Lactation management
- Sexuality & Health
- Stress management
GNM – Programme Structure
FIRST YEAR
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Subjects |
Theory (hours) |
Practical (hours) |
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Bio Sciences – Anatomy & Physiology. – Microbiology |
120 90 30 |
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Behavioral Sciences – Psychology – Sociology |
60 40 20 |
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Nursing Foundations – Fundamentals of Nursing. – First aid |
210 190 20 |
200 (lab) |
680(clinic) |
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(22 weeks) |
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Community Health Nursing |
180 |
320 8 weeks |
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– CHN-I |
80 |
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– Environmental Hygiene |
30 |
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– Health Education & Communication Skills |
40 |
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– Nutrition |
30 |
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Subjects |
Theory (hours) |
Practical (hours) |
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English |
30 |
– |
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Computer Education |
15 |
15 |
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Co-curricular activities |
10 |
– |
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TOTAL |
625 (16 wks) |
1215 (30 wks) |
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1840 |
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SECOND YEAR
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Subjects |
Theory (hours) |
Practical (hours) |
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Medical Surgical Nursing-I |
120 |
800 (20 wks) |
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Medical Surgical Nursing -II |
120 |
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Mental Health Nursing |
70 |
320 (8wks) |
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Child Health Nursing |
70 |
320 (8wks) |
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Co-curricular activities |
20 |
– |
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TOTAL |
400 (10 weeks) |
1440 ( 36 weeks) |
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1840 |
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THIRD YEAR Part-I
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Subjects |
Theory (hours) |
Practice (hours) |
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Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing |
140 |
560 (14 wks) |
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Community Health Nursing-II |
90 |
160 (4 wks) |
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Co-curricular |
10 |
– |
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TOTAL |
240 hours (6 weeks) |
720 hours (18 weeks) |
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960 |
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THIRD YEAR Part-II (Integrated supervised Internship)
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Theory Subjects |
Theory (hours) |
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Nursing Education |
20 |
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Introduction to Research and statistics |
30 |
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Professional Trends & Adjustments. |
30 |
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Nursing Administration & Ward Management |
40 |
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TOTAL |
120 (2 weeks) |
Post Basic B.Sc.N. Programme Structure
Theory Courses
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Year |
Title |
Course Code |
Credits |
No. of Assignments |
Counselling sessions (Hrs) |
Self-study (Hrs) |
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I |
Nursing Foundation Applied Sciences Maternal Nursing Communicative English Behavioural Sciences |
BNS 201 BNS 202 BNS 203 BNS 204 BNS 205 |
4 4 2 4 4 |
1 1 1 1 1 |
24 30 12 12 24 |
96 120 48 108 96 |
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Total |
18 |
102 |
468 |
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II |
Medical Surgical Nsg Paediatric Nursing Mental Health Nursing |
BNS 206 BNS 207 BNS 208 |
4 2 4 |
1 1 1 |
24 12 24 |
96 48 96 |
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Total |
10 |
60 |
240 |
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III |
Community Health Nsg Nursing Administration Nursing Education & Research |
BNS 209 BNS 210 BNS 211 |
4 4 4 |
1 1 1 |
24 24 24 |
96 96 96 |
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Total |
12 |
72 |
288 |
Practical Courses
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Year |
Title |
Course Code |
Credits |
Practical Contact sessions (Hrs) |
Self-Activities (Hrs) |
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I |
Nursing Foundation Applied Sciences Maternal Nursing Behavioural Sciences |
BNSL201 BNSL 202 BNSL 203 BNSL 205 |
4 4 8 2 |
60 112 120 30 |
60 08 120 30 |
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Total |
18 |
322 |
218 |
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II |
Medical Surgical Nursing Paediatric Nursing Mental Health Nursing |
BNSL 206 BNSL 207 BNSL 208 |
10 8 8 |
150 120 120 |
150 120 120 |
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Total |
26 |
390 |
390 |
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III |
Community Health Nsg Nursing Administration Nursing Education & Research Computer in Nursing |
BNSL 209 BNSL 210 BNSL211 BNSL212 |
8 6 8 2 |
120 90 120 30 |
120 90 120 30 |
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Total |
24 |
360 |
360 |
DCCN – Programme Structure
Theory
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SI.No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours
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1 |
BNS-031 |
Concept and Principles in Critical Care Nursing |
6 |
180
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2 |
BNS – 032 |
Nursing Management in Critical Care Conditions |
6 |
180
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Total |
12 |
360 |
Practical
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SI.No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours
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1 |
BNSL-033 |
Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care-I |
12 |
360
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2 |
BNSL – 034 |
Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care-II |
8 |
240
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Total |
20 |
600 |
DNA – Programme Structure
Theory
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Practical
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Practical contact sessions will be conducted in hospitals/PSC. 90 percent attendance is compulsory.
Supervised activities will be conducted at PSC / attached hospital under supervision. Self-Activities are carried out at your work place or hospital.
Submission of self and supervised activities file or log book is compulsory before final practical examination.