Bangalore Baptist Hospital College of Nursing Bengaluru
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.Nursing)
Course
B.Sc Nursing Is A Four Year Course Which Is Recognized By The Indian Nursing Council. This Course Focuses On Reinstating Health And Providing Care To The Sick.It Is A Great Career Option For Those Intending To Go For Higher Studies Better Their Prospects. After Finishing B.Sc In Nursing They Can Opt For M.Sc In Nursing Which Will Improve Their Prospects In The Job Market. They Can Specialize In Psychiatry, Medical-Surgical, Community Health And Pediatrics, Obstetrics And Gynecology.
Medium Of Instruction
English Shall Be The Medium Of For The Course As Well As For The Examination.
Course Of Study
Candidates Shall Undergo Course Of Instruction In The Following Subjects. Details Of Subjects And Distribution Of Hours Of Teaching In Theory And Practical From First To Fourth Year Are Given In The Tables 1 To 4. Particulars Of Clinical Training Posting Is Given In Table 5
Table 1. First Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Subjects | Theory Hours | Practical / Clinical Hours | Hours |
1. English | 60 |
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2. Anatomy | 60 |
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3. Physiology | 60 |
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4. Nutrition | 60 |
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5. Biochemistry | 30 |
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6. Nursing Foundations | 265 + 200 | 450 |
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7. Psychology | 60 |
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8. Microbiology | 60 |
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9. Introduction To Computers | 45 |
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10 Kannada | 30 |
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11 Library Work / Self Study |
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| 50 |
12 Co-Curricular Activities |
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| 50 |
TOTAL | 930 | 450 | 100 |
TOTAL HOURS = 1480 HRS | |||
Table2. Second Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Subjects | Theory Hours | Practical / Clinical Hours | Hours |
1. Sociology | 60 |
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2. Pharmacology | 45 |
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3. Pathology | 30 |
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4. Genetics | 15 |
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5. Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult Including Geriatrics) | 210 | 720 |
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6. Community Health Nursing | 90 | 135 |
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7. Communication And Educational Technology | 60 + 30 |
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8. Library Work / Self Study |
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| 50 |
9. Co-Curricular Activities |
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| 35 |
TOTAL | 540 | 855 | 85 |
TOTAL HOURS = 1480 HRS | |||
Table 3. Third Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Subjects | Theory Hours | Practical Hours (Clinical) | Hours |
1. Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult Including Geriatrics)-II | 120 | 270 |
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2. Child Health Nursing | 90 | 270 |
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3. Mental Health Nursing | 90 | 270 |
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4. Midwifery And Obstetrical Nursing | 90 | 180 |
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5. Library Work / Self Study |
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| 50 |
6. Co-Curricular Activities |
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| 50 |
TOTAL | 390 | 990 | 100 |
TOTAL HOURS = 1480 HRS | |||
Table 4. Fourth Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Subjects | Theory Hours | Practical / Clinical Hours |
1. Midwifery And Obstetrical Nursing | Nil | 180 |
2. Community Health Nursing – II | 90 | 135 |
3. Nursing Research & Statistics | 45 | * Project |
4. Management Of Nursing Services And Education | 60 + 30 |
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TOTAL | 225 | 315 |
TOTAL HOURS = 540 HRS | ||
Project Work To Be Carried Out During Clinical Training.
Note:
- Clinical Training Means 8 Hours Of Integrated Clinical Duties In Which 2 Weeks Of Evening
- And Night Shift Duties Are Included
- Clinical Training Should Be Carried Out As 8 Hours Per Day @ 48 Hours Per Week
- Students During Clinical Training Will Be Supervised By Nursing Teachers
- Students Will Be Eligible To Appear In The Fourth Year Final Examination Only After Completion Of Clinical Training.
Attendance
A Minimum Of Not Less Than 80 % Attendance In Theory And Practical / Clinical Separately In Each Subject In Each Academic Year Is Essential For Appearing In The Examination. A Candidate Pursuing In The Course Shall Study In The College For The Entire Period As A Full Time Student. No Candidate Is Permitted To Work In A Hospital / Nursing Home / Laboratory / College While Studying This Course. No Candidate Should Join Any Other Course Of Study Or Appear For Any Other Examination Conducted By This University Or Any Other University In India Or Abroad During The Period Of Registration. Each Academic Year Shall Be Taken As A Unit For Calculating The Attendance.
Internal Assessment
Regular Periodic Assessment Shall Be Conducted Throughout The Course. Although The Question Of Number Of Tests Is Left To The Institution At Least Three Tests In Theory And Practical Each Year Be Held. The Test Preceding The University Examination May Be Similar To The Pattern Of University Examination. Average Of The Marks Of The Three Tests For Theory And Practical Separately Shall Be Sent To The University.
A Candidate Shall Secure Not Less Than 50% Of Marks Prescribed For Internal Assessment In Theory And Not Less Than 50% Marks Prescribed In Practical, Separately, In Each Subject/Paper To Be Eligible To Appear In The University Examination.
Schedule Of Examination
The University Shall Conduct Two Examinations Annually At An Interval Of Not Less Than 4 To 6 Months As Notified By The University From Time To Time. A Candidate Who Satisfies The Requirement Of Attendance, Progress And Conduct As Stipulated By The University Shall Be Eligible To Appear For The University Examination. Certificate To That Effect Shall Be Produced From The Head Of The Institution Along With The Application For Examination And The Prescribed Fee.
Scheme of Examination
First Year
Table 6 (A): Distribution Of Subjects And Marks For Internal Assessment And University Examination
Subject | Internal Assessment | University Examination | Total |
Theory 1. Anatomy & Physiology |
40 |
100 |
140 |
2. Nutrition And Biochemistry | 40 | 100 | 140 |
3. Nursing Foundation | 40 | 100 | 140 |
4. Psychology | 40 | 100 | 140 |
5. Microbiology | 40 | 100 | 140 |
6. English | 40 | 100 | 140 |
7. Introduction To Computer* | 40 | 100* | 140 |
Practical And Viva Voce |
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1. Nursing Foundations | 100 | 100 | 200 |
* Respective Colleges Will Conduct Examination For Introduction To Computer And
English As College Examination. Marks To Be Sent To The University.
All Practical Examinations Must Be Held In The Respective Clinical Areas.
One Internal And One External Examiner Should Jointly Conduct Practical /
Clinical Examination For Each Student.
Second Year
Table 7. Distribution Of Subjects And Marks For Internal Assessment And University Examination
Subject | Internal Assessment | University Examination | Total |
Theory 8. Sociology |
40 |
100 |
140 |
9. Medical Surgical Nursing- I | 40 | 100 | 140 |
10. Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics | 40 | 100 | 140 |
11. Community Health Nursing – I | 40 | 100 | 140 |
12. Communication And Educational Technology | 40 | 100 | 140 |
Practical And Viva Voce | Internal Assessment | University Examination | Total |
2. Medical – Surgical Nursing - I | 100 | 100 | 200 |
Third Year
Table 8. Distribution Of Subjects And Marks For Internal Assessment And University Examination For Third Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Subject | Hours | Internal Assessment | University Exam | Total |
Theory 13. Medical Surgical Nursing- II |
3 |
40 |
100 |
140 |
14. Child Health Nursing | 3 | 40 | 100 | 140 |
15. Mental Health Nursing | 3 | 40 | 100 | 140 |
Practical And Viva Voce |
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3. Medical - Surgical Nursing- II |
| 50 | 50 | 100 |
4. Child Health Nursing |
| 50 | 50 | 100 |
5. Mental Health Nursing |
| 50 | 50 | 100 |
Note: All Practical Examinations Must Be Held In The Respective Clinical Areas. One Internal And One External Examiner Should Jointly Conduct Practical /Clinical Examination For Each Student.
Fourth Year
Table 9. Distribution Of Subjects And Marks For Internal Assessment And University Examination For Fourth Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Subject |
| Internal Assessment | University Exam | Total |
Theory 16. Midwifery And Obstetrical Nursing |
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40 |
100 |
140 |
17. Community Health Nursing – II |
| 40 | 100 | 140 |
18. Nursing Research & Statistics |
| 40 | 100 | 140 |
19. Management Of Nursing Services And Education |
| 40 | 100 | 140 |
Practical And Viva Voce |
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6. Midwifery And Obstetrical Nursing |
| 50 | 50 | 100 |
7. Community Health Nursing |
| 50 | 50 | 100 |
Note: All Practical Examinations Must Be Held In The Respective Clinical Areas.One Internal And One External Examiner Should Jointly Conduct Practical /Clinical Examination For Each Student.
Eligibility
- Passed the two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,with science subjects, Viz,Physics, Chemistry and Biology and English
- Obtained at least forty-five percent of the total marks in science subjects and English of the qualifying examination. If belonging to a scheduled or a scheduled tribe, should have obtained not less than forty percent of the total marks in science subjects and English of the qualifying examination
- Students of Vocational Courses: 10+2 vocational course of State Government of Kerala with 5 subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to +2 Examination/Karnataka Pre-University course form the academic year 2005-06 and onwards.
- Marks obtained by The candidate in English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology 45% to be considered for assessing the eligibility as per the ordinances governing Basic B.Sc Nursing course of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. If belonging to a SC/ST tribe, should have obtained 40% of the total marks in science subjects and English of the qualifying examination
- Minimum age for admission will be 17 year (as on 31st December of that year) the upper age limit is 35 yrs
Higher Studies
There Is A Wide Range Of Opportunities After Finishing B.Sc Nursing, The Students Can Opt For Higher Studies. . Those Who Want To Pursue Further Studies Can Join For M.Sc Neuroscience, M.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Medical Microbiology And M.Sc Biochemistry. They Can Also Join A Post Graduate Program In Public Health Management Besides MS.C In Renal Sciences And Dialysis Technology
List Of Diploma Courses After B.Sc Nursing:
- PG diploma in Mental Health Nursing
- Emergency Nursing PG diploma
- PG diploma in Pediatric Critical Care nursing
- PG diploma in Ontological Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Neo – Natal Nursing PG diploma
- PG diploma in Critical Care Nursing
Career Opportunities
- Director Of Nursing
- Nursing Superintendent
- Industrial Nurse
- Deputy Nursing Superintendent
- Nursing Supervisor Or Ward Sister
- Nursing Service Administrators
- Teacher Of Nursing
- Community Health Nurse (CHN)
- Military Nurse
- Assistant Nursing Superintendent
- Department Supervisor
- Nursing Service Overseas
