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The B.Sc. Nursing Programme

The programme offered at Indian College of Nursing leading to B.Sc. in Nursing is a 4-years full time degree course recognized by the Government of Karnataka, Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore. The B.Sc. programme is designed to provide a balanced professional and general education thereby preparing students to become top-notch professionals and nursing practitioners who would become self-directing and responsible citizens.                                                                  
Graduate of the programme would be thoroughly prepared to take up positions in community and institutional nursing services and can continue post graduates studies in nursing

The Course Objectives
  • To be able to assess the health status, identify health needs / problems, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients / clients.
  • To demonstrate competency in the skill and techniques of nursing care.
  • To be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and decision making in various situations.
  • To recognize the need for continuous learning for their personal and professional growth.
  • To demonstrate personal and interpersonal abilities in teaching, management, interpersonal relations and communication.
  • To practice ethical values in their personal and professional lives.
Course Description
Duration-4 years
This course is designed to prepare nursing graduates develop specialized knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes, independent decision making and assuming responsibility for providing comprehensive care.

Eligibility
The candidate seeking admission to the B.Sc. in Nursing should meet following criteria.
  • The minimum age for admission is 17 years.
  • He should have passed two years’ Pre-University examination of Karnataka or equivalent examination as prescribed by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore, with Science subjects viz. Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  • He should have obtained at least 45% of the total marks in science subjects of the qualifying examinations.
  • Candidates belonging to SC/ST and having obtained 40% of the total marks in the science subjects are also eligible.
Admission
Selected candidates should submit the following completed application forms. The completed application form shall accompany the following originals along with 2 sets of photocopies of originals.
  • Mark-list of PUC /10+2 or any other equivalent examination.
  • Medically fit certificate
  • Transfer certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Migration certificate
  • Nationality Proof Student Visa (if applicable)
Training Methodology
The course offers both theory and practical sessions as per the RGUHS Ordinance. The Classes are handled by well-trained experienced teachers. Clinical experience is given in varied situations more than the minimum requirement under the close supervision and guidance of experienced teachers in various health settings.

Examination
A minimum of 80% attendance is required in theory and practicals in each subject. Each student must have a certificate of satisfactory attendance, progress and conduct from the Principal to be eligible for admission to university examinations.
There will be an internal assessment which follows broadly the principle enunciated by the University in each subjects for which 20% of the marks are set apart and this will be added to marks scored in the final examinations conducted by the University.