Bachelor of Science in Nursing

B. Sc. Nursing is a four-year undergraduate programme focused on developing critical care advanced thinking skills proficiency and values necessary for the practice of professional nursing and midwifery as mentioned in the National Health Policy 2002. The programme is streamlined to enable students to address the health needs of the nation society and individuals.The programme prepares students to become responsible citizens by following a code of moral values and conduct at all times while fulfilling personal social and professional responsibilities to respond to national objectives

B.Sc Nursing also comprises a Post-Basic course which is further divided into 2 categories, viz Regular and Distance. B.Sc Nursing Post-Basic Regular course is of 2-year duration and requires 10+2 education along with General Nursing and Midwifery (G.N.M) whereas distance course is of 3-year duration and requires 10+2 level of education along with G.N.M and 2 years of experience

B.Sc. (Nursing): Course Highlights

Course Level	Graduation
Duration	4 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Admission	Based on entrance exam
Course Fee	INR 8000 to 30,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 3 to 6 Lacs
Top Recruiting Organizations	Apollo Hospitals Enterprises, Fortis Healthcare, Medanta Medicity, Columbia Asia Hospital, Wockhardt Hospitals, Global Hospitals, Max Hospital, Manipal Hospital
Top Recruiting Areas	Defense Services, Colleges, Nursing Schools, Hospitals, Health Departments, etc.
Top Job Profiles	Case Manager, Certified Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Manager/Administrator, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, Staff Nurse

B.Sc. (Nursing): What is it about?

B.Sc Nursing course is broadly based on education within an academic framework specially directed to the development of critical thinking skills, competence and standards required for the practice of professional nursing and midwifery as envisaged in National Health Policy, 2002. Since, it involves nursing of the wounded or ill, a lot of sectors require these graduates hence increasing its demand which is only expected to increase in the future as well. In India, the course is registered under and is controlled by Indian Nursing Council

A person who is genuinely interested to serve the society by treating and caring patients should not think twice before taking this course. As a nurse, a person make a huge difference in people’s lives. A caring and compassionate nurse is considered as a guardian angel by patients. This can be a very satisfying and gratifying career for the compassionate. A person can go further for a masters in nursing which is a great advantage as it increases the expertise in the field generating more demand and better opportunities. If a person wishes to go into teaching, then Ph.D. is advisable for them

B.Sc. (Nursing): Top Institutes

The following table shows some of the top institutes in India that offer the course:

Name	Location	Average Course Fee
Chritstian Medical College	Vellore	1,14,000
Armed Forces Medical College	Pune	45,500
Sri Ramchandra University	Chennai	1,00,000
SRM University	Kanchipuram	76,300
KLE University	Belgaum	-
Bharti Vidyapeeth University	Pune	75,000
University of Calicut	Calicut	72,000
Annamalai University	Cuddalore	55,400
Christian Medical College	Ludhiana	1,27,000
Symbiosis International University	Pune	65,800
Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	1,97,000
Government Medical College	Nagpur	26,400

B.Sc. (Nursing): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue B.Sc Nursing course are required to fulfill the below mentioned eligibility criteria.

B.Sc (Basic) - Candidates should pass 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and he/she should be medically fit
B.Sc (Post-Basic) – Candidates should pass 10+2 in PCB. Those who have passed 10+1 are also eligible for admission. He/She must have obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M (Registered Nurse Registered Midwife) with the State Nurses Registration Council. Also, a proof of training by Indian Nursing Council or equivalent is required in the following domain-

1. O.T. Techniques
2. Ophthalmic Nursing
3. Leprosy Nursing
4. TB Nursing
5. Psychiatric Nursing
6. Neurological and Neuro surgical Nursing
7. Community Health Nursing
8. Cancer Nursing
9. Orthopedic Nursing

B.Sc. (Nursing): Admission Procedure

B.Sc Nursing admission is purely based on entrance exams held in between April-June. Candidates can fill the application form in both online and offline mode.

For filling online, candidates need to go to the administrator website of the concerned entrance exam and fill the requirements. After that, a print out of the completed form is to be taken out. The print out along with the obligatory documents and DD of specified amount are needed to be sent to the relevant exam body. For offline application, candidates need to get the form along with the brochure from the exam conducting body or from the designated centers and can finish the formality.

B.Sc. (Nursing): Salary Trends

The average salary offered to candidates of B.Sc Nursing course ranges from INR 10,000 to 25,000 depending on the college, degree and level of expertise. It increases with the candidates’ experience and efficiency. Following chart shows the salary trends of B.Sc Nursing graduates according to their work experience.

Top Ten Nursing Colleges in India
Name of Nursing College	Address	Phone Number	Fax	Website
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	Ansari Nagar East, New Delhi, Delhi - 110029	91-11-26588500 / 26588700	91-11-26588663 / 26588641	www.aiims.edu
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh	PGIMER, Kairon Block, Sector-12, Chandigarh - 160012	0091-172-2746018 / 2756565	0091-172-2744401/ 2745078	pgimer.edu.in
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS)	DD-36, Sector-1, Bidhannagar, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700064	033-2334-6602 / 033-2321-5388	033-2321-5381	www.wbuhs.ac.in
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Madhav Nagar, Near Tiger Circle, Manipal, Karnataka - 576104	+91 9243777733 / 0820-2571978 / 2571979		www.manipal.edu
Christian Medical College, Vellore	IDA Scudder Rd, Vellore, Tamil Nadu - 632004	0416 228 2010 / 3072010	0416-2232054	www.cmch-vellore.edu
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana	Brown Road, Ludhiana, Punjab - 141008	91-161-2610856 / 2601919	91-161-5010819	cmcludhiana.in
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute	Ramachandra Nagar Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116	044 4592 8500	NO	www.sriramachandra.edu.i
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi	Sector - 16C Dwarka, Delhi - 110078	+91-11-25302167, 25302168, 25302169		www.ipu.ac.in
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University	Pune-Satara Road, Dhankawadi	020 2410 7390	020 2410 7390	www.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Army College of Nursing, Jalandhar		09525664566 / 9334154407	NO	www.acn.co.in
College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), (After completing the course, candidates have to necessarily serve in the Military Nursing Service for 5 years)	Armed Forces Medical College, Wanawadi Rd, Wanowrie, Pune, Maharashtra - 411040	09525664566 / 9334154407	09525664566 / 9334154407	www.afmc.nic.in