Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post-Basic)

Post Basic Bsc (PBBSc ) Nursing is for Nurses who have already successfully complete their G.N.M after 10+2 and registered with any state nursing council .

After passing PBBSC one will be equivalent to B.Sc Nurses and will get same recognition and remuneration with higher scale with superior designation . Even they now act as Lecturer / Teacher of any Nursing School or Colleges . For higher study in Nursing like M.Sc (N) or Ph.D in Nursing one should have to do Post Basic BSc Nursing .

Course Duration : – 2 Years

Post BSc Nursing Admission Eligibility :

1.     Should have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board / Council .

2.     Should have passed G.N.M from any INC recognised Nursing College.

3.     Should have registered with any State Nursing Council

4.     There has no Age Limit .

B.Sc. Nursing in Post-Basic is a 2- year undergraduate program pursued for candidates interested in the field of Nursing. Nurses are healthcare professionals who are trained in taking care of patients, treating them, and assisting doctors in treatment and surgery. A qualified RN (Registered Nurse) is capable of administering preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services to patients and communities at large.

Successful graduates of the course are hired in nursing educational institutions, fields of clinical nursing and public health nursing in community settings. Lessons in the course are imparted through classroom and clinic-based teaching and educational visits.

 

B.Sc. in Nursing (Post-Basic): What is it About?

Nursing, beyond a profession, is an opportunity to serve and treat patients, and is thus directly related to social change and impact. The INC (Indian Nursing Council) is the authorized body that governs all aspects of nursing education in India. The course follows the syllabus prescribed by the INC.

The program is a holistic mix of classroom lectures and hands-on practical sessions. The broad objectives of this program are to:

·         provide an opportunity to aspiring nurses to upgrade knowledge and skills needed in responding to the changing health needs of the society.

·         motivate nurses to maintain and keep up with clinical competence for providing quality services.

·         develop teaching, administrative and research skills.

·         promote personal and professional growth for better opportunities in the field of Nursing.

 B.Sc. in Nursing (Post-Basic): Who should opt?

Aspiring eligible candidates for the course would possess the following traits:

·         Compassion: a sympathetic, caring attitude towards patients.

·         Flexibility: Ability to work at odd hours.

·         Stamina and will to work for long hours, often without breaks.

·         Patience: adeptness at dealing with patients belonging to different age groups (children, adults and the elderly).

·         Good communication skills: for good interdepartmental coordination and patient-related communication.

·         Discipline: professionalism and dedication to work.

·         Competency: sound nursing knowledge and skills.

·         An eye for detail.

·         Awareness of the constant developments in the realm of nursing.

Eligibility for B.Sc. in Nursing (Post-Basic)

Candidates wishing to apply for the course need to have qualified the GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course after attaining the 10+2 or equivalent qualification, preferably with Science subjects.

Candidates need to also be Registered Nurse/ Registered Midwife or equivalent with any of the State Nursing Registration Councils.

Also, the applicant is required to have a sound working knowledge of English, be medically fit, and possess a good personal and professional record.

B.Sc. in Nursing (Post-Basic): Career Prospects

Nurses are healthcare professionals who play an important role in the field of healthcare. They work under the aegis of qualified doctors and perform medical assistance as specialists, educators, administrators, and others such.

Qualified nurses find decent jobs in both Government and private sectors, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, the Armed Forces, in various healthcare initiatives and schemes run by Government, targeting specific communities and rural areas.
Services of qualified Indian nurses are much demanded in developed countries, such as the USA, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and other European nations.