Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Shall have passed two years Pre University examination conducted by Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka State, with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually and must have obtained a minimum of not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (PCBE) taken together in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English taken together in qualifying examination is not less than 40% instead of 50% as above.

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• Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards /Councils/ Intermediate Education established by State Governments/ Central Government and recognized as equivalent to two year Pre University examination by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences/Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects and the candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually and must have obtained a minimum of not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English taken together in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English taken together in qualifying examination be not less than 40% instead of 50% as above

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• In case of candidates from the stream of Vocational Higher Secondary Course conducted by the Board of Vocational Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, the candidate shall have taken a minimum of 5 (five) subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to the vocational subject (vide RGUHS Notification No. RGUHS/SEF/EC.B.Sc.Nsg/191/2005-06 dated 18.05.2006.) and shall have passed the said examination in all the subjects individually and shall have obtained a minimum of not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English taken together in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English taken together in the qualifying examination is not less than 40% instead of 50% as above.
• The candidate should have completed 17 years on or before 31^st day of December of the year of admission.   
• Candidate shall be medically fit.

On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduate will be able to:

• Apply knowledge from physical, biological, and behavioral sciences, medicine including alternative systems and providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
• Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups.
• Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with  the individuals and groups.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in all situations in order to provide quality care.
• Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
• Provide pro-motive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programs.
• Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health settings.
• Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health settings.
• Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.
• Demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.

• BSc Nursing are qualified to work as registered nurses in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, multilevel care facilities, community agencies ( home care, public health) as well as psychiatric or mental health.
• There is ample opportunity for the fresh graduates to start their carrier in the teaching profession which will help them to specialize themselves in future Master program.
• Students can go for their Masters programs as well as for Ph.D programs.
• They can become public health nurses/health worker in government and private clinics and health departments in urban and rural areas to provide basic medical services to the local population.
• They have also many scopes in teaching fields such as Assistant Lecturer/Clinical Instructor.

• Medical Colleges and Universities
• Medicine Industry
• Military Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Healthcare Centers

• Nursing In-charge
• Occupational health nurse
• Clinical Instructor