POST BASIC BSc NURSING

Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is an undergraduate nursing degree designed specifically for nurses who have already completed a diploma in nursing and want to upgrade their qualifications to a bachelor's degree.

Eligibility

Typically, candidates must have:

• Completed a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma from a recognized institution.

• Registered as a nurse and midwife with the relevant nursing council.

• Met any additional requirements set by the college or university.

Duration

• Usually 2 years (full-time) in India.

What You Study

The program builds on GNM training and includes subjects such as:

• Nursing research and statistics

• Community health nursing

• Medical-surgical nursing

• Child health nursing

• Mental health nursing

• Nursing management and education

Benefits

• Upgrades a diploma qualification to a bachelor's degree.

• Improves eligibility for higher studies such as M.Sc. Nursing.

• Can enhance opportunities for promotions, teaching positions, administrative roles, and specialized nursing careers.

• May improve eligibility for nursing jobs in some countries and healthcare organizations.

Difference Between B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing

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