Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an under graduate course in the stream of nursing. The duration of the bachelor’s degree in nursing is of 4 years.

The basic eligibility for the course is 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The average fee of the course is from 8000 to 30000 INR per year.

Nursing staff can find employment in areas like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and health departments, railways and defense etc

Duration

The duration of the course is of 4 years, however the course is divided into two parts

Bsc (Basic) -This is the regular course where the duration is of 4 years.

Bsc (Post-Basic) -It is further subdivided into two categories

Regular-This course is of 2 years which consist of 10+2+General Nursing and Midwifery (G.N.M).

Distance- This course is of 3 years which consist of 10+2+G.N.M+2 years of experience.

What is the course about?

The objective of the course is to demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive nursing care based on problem solving approach in the hospital and community. In this way a person can practically contribute a lot to the society.Since it involves nursing of the wounded or ill, a lot of sectors require these graduates hence this profession is also in great demand and the demand is only expected to increase in the future as well. In India the course is registered under and is controlled by Indian Nursing Council.

Who should go with the course?

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.

Where to study?

Many colleges in India offer this course as a branch of medicine. Some of the top colleges are –

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry

Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai

Pt Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak

Academic options after this course?

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 a Ph.D. is advised.

i) Eligibility for Admission to B.Sc.(N) degree course:

1. Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the B.Sc. degree course in Nursing (Basic) should have passed at the qualifying examinations (academic stream) after a period of 12 years of study  with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Botany & Zoology.

2. Individual pass in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany & Zoology (both Theory & Practical) and English with a minimum of  35%   marks for SC/ST and 45% of marks for other community in each of the above subject and with a minimum of 50%  aggregate marks in Physics Chemistry, Biology & English is mandatory.

3. Candidates from other states other than Tamil nadu must procure migration certificate from previous University/ Board and Eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

4. Eligibility certificate must be obtained before 31st of August from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.