Masters of Science in Nursing
About Program
Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) is a postgraduate program that builds advanced clinical, research, and leadership skills. It prepares nurses for roles as specialists, administrators, researchers, and educators, contributing to quality patient care and nursing education.
Program Highlight
Program Outcomes (POs)
- Apply advanced knowledge and clinical skills in specialized areas of nursing practice.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in complex healthcare situations.
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills in healthcare settings.
- Conduct research and utilize findings to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
- Educate and train students, patients, and healthcare professionals effectively.
- Communicate efficiently and collaborate with the healthcare team.
- Practice ethically and professionally in all aspects of care.
- Contribute to healthcare planning, policy-making, and quality improvement.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate advanced nursing care in specialized areas.
- Demonstrate expertise in clinical decision-making for complex patient conditions.
- Apply nursing theories and research in evidence-based practice.
- Provide leadership and manage healthcare services effectively.
- Teach and supervise students and healthcare personnel.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure quality care and patient safety in all healthcare settings.
- Participate in research activities and contribute to nursing knowledge.
- Apply ethical, legal, and professional standards in practice.
- Engage in continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Eligibility
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Masters of Science in Nursing - CURRICULUM
First Year
| Subject Name | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 7 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| Advanced Nursing Practices | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Nursing Research & statistics | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Clinical speciality - I (Child Health Nursing,Medical Surgical Nursing) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 6 | 45 |
Second Year
| Subject Name | L | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Management | 20 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Nursing Research (Dissertation) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Clinical Speciality -II (Child Health Nursing,Medical Surgical Nursing) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
L = Lecture,
T = Tutorial,
P = Practical,
C = Credits
Internship Detail
- Adult health Nursing: Assess patients, give pre/post-operative care, administer drugs, manage wounds & emergencies.
- Midwifery Nursing: Provide antenatal, delivery, postnatal care; assist labor; ensure mother & newborn safety.
- Community Health Nursing: Assess community, provide health education, immunization, preventive care.
- Child Health Nursing: Monitor growth, care of sick children, give vaccines, educate parents.
- Mental Health Nursing: Assess mental status, therapeutic communication, manage psychiatric patients, give medications.
