Programme Details
The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a three-year undergraduate programme which is designed for registered nurses who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in nursing practice. The programme is structured into four semesters, covering an extensive syllabus that includes subjects such as Nursing Foundation, Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and more. To be eligible for the Post Basic BSc Nursing programme, Applicants must have completed a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programme with the minimum aggregate score as required. Post Basic BSc Nursing programme graduates can look forward to diverse career opportunities in healthcare settings, including roles in hospitals, community health services, and educational institutions.
Program Outcomes
- Integrate Nursing Knowledge: Apply foundational and advanced concepts from nursing, biological, and behavioral sciences for ethical, evidence-based care.
- Apply Nursing Process: Use critical thinking in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Deliver Holistic Care: Address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs with culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.
- Uphold Ethics & Professionalism: Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards with respect for patient rights.
- Work in Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
- Promote Health & Prevention: Implement health education and disease prevention strategies in clinical and community settings.
- Lead & Manage: Exhibit leadership and managerial skills in nursing teams and healthcare services.
- Leverage ICT in Healthcare: Use digital tools for documentation, patient care, and nursing education.
- Engage in Research: Apply research methods and findings to improve care and advance nursing knowledge.
- Commit to Lifelong Learning: Stay current with healthcare trends and continuously develop professionally.
Career Pathways
Immediate Career Opportunities
- Staff Nurse in hospitals (government or private)
- Community Health Nurse in primary healthcare settings
- School Health Nurse
- Nursing Tutor (in Schools of Nursing and ANM/GNM training institutes)
- Home Care Nurse or Hospice Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse in industrial or corporate settings
- Military Nurse (eligible for armed forces nursing positions)
Future Career Progression and Higher Studies
- M.Sc. Nursing (specializations like Medical-Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, etc.)
- Nurse Educator or Clinical Instructor
- Nursing Researcher
- Nursing Administrator or Nursing Superintendent
- Public Health Officer
- Entrepreneur in Healthcare (setting up home care services, nursing bureaus, etc.)
- International Nursing Practice (after licensing exams like NCLEX, HAAD, DHA, etc.)
Global Opportunities
Graduates are also eligible to work abroad (e.g., USA, UK, Australia, Middle East) after meeting the regulatory requirements of the respective countries, such as:
- NCLEX-RN (USA, Canada)
- IELTS/OET and NMC registration (UK)
- AHPRA registration (Australia)
- DHA/MOH/HAAD exams (UAE/Gulf countries)
