BSc Nursing

Duration of the study

The course of study shall extend over a period of 4 academic years from the date of commencement of his/ her study of the subjects comprising the nursing curriculum to the date of completion of examination. Terms and vacations shall be as notified by the university from time to time.

The course of study comprised of 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year B.Sc (Nursing). A candidate shall undergo a course of instructions on the following extending over a period of one/ two academic years.

BSc Nursing
First Year Subjects

Subjects

Theory (Hrs)

Practical / Clinical (Hrs)

Hours

English

60

  

Anatomy

60

  

Physiology

60

  

Nutrition

60

  

Biochemistry

30

  

Nursing Foundations

265 + 200

450

 

Psychology

60

  

Microbiology

60

  

Introduction to Computers

45

  

Kannada

30

  

Library work / Self Study

  

50

Co-curricular activities

  

50

Total

930

450

100

Total Hour = 1480 Hrs

Details of Distribution of Hours for Clinical Training (Integrated Practice)

Subjects

Practical (Hrs)

In Weeks

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

240

5

Community Health Nursing-II

195

4

Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult and Geriatric)

430

9

Child Health

145

3

Mental Health

95

2

Research Project

45

1

Total Hours

1150

24

Scheme of Examination - Distribution of Subjects and Marks for Internal Assessment and University Examination for first Year Basic B.Sc Nursing

Subjects

Hours

Internal Assesment

University Examination

Total

Theory

    

Anatomy & Physiology

3

25

75

100

Nutrition and Biochemistry

3

25

75

100

Nursing Foundation

3

25

75

100

Psychology

3

25

75

100

Microbiology

3

25

75

100

English

3

25

75

100

Introduction to Computer*

 

25

75

100

Practical and Viva Voce

    

Nursing Foundations

 

100

100

200

Note : Respective colleges will conduct examination for Introduction to Computer and English as college examination. Marks to be sent to the university.

Program of study - 2nd Year BSc Nursing

Subjects

Theory (Hrs)

Practical / Clinical (Hrs)

Hours

Sociology

60

  

Pharmacology

45

  

Pathology

30

  

Genetics

15

  

Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatrics)

210

720

 

Community Health Nursing

90

135

 

Communication and Educational Technology

60 + 30

  

Library work / Self Study

  

50

Co-curricular activities

  

50

Total

540

855

85

Total Hours = 1480 Hrs

Details of Distribution of Hours for Clinical Training (Integrated Practice)

Subjects

Practical (Hrs)

In Weeks

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

240

5

Community Health Nursing-II

195

4

Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult and Geriatric)

430

9

Child Health

145

3

Mental Health

95

2

Research Project

45

1

Total Hours

1150

24

Scheme of Examination

Second Year
Distribution of Subjects and Marks for Internal Assessment and University Examination for second year B.Sc Nursing

Subjects

Hours

Internal Assesment

University Examination

Total

Theory

    

Sociology

3

25

75

100

Medical Surgical Nursing- I

3

25

75

100

Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics

3

25

75

100

Community Health Nursing – I

3

25

75

100

Communication and Educational Technology

 

25

75

100

Practical and Viva Voce

    

Medical – Surgical Nursing – I

 

100

100

200

Program of study 3rd year BSc Nursing

Subjects

Theory (Hrs)

Practical / Clinical (Hrs)

Hours

Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatrics)-II

120

270

 

Child Health Nursing

90

270

 

Mental Health Nursing

90

270

 

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

90

180

 

Library work / Self Study

  

50

Co-curricular activities

  

50

Total

390

990

100

Total Hours = 1480 Hrs

Details of Distribution of Hours for Clinical Training (Integrated Practice)

Subjects

Practical (Hrs)

In Weeks

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

240

5

Community Health Nursing-II

195

4

Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult and Geriatric)

430

9

Child Health

145

3

Mental Health

95

2

Research Project

45

1

Total Hours

1150

24

Scheme of examinations 3rd year BSc Nursing

Subjects

Hours

Internal Assesment

University Examination

Total

Theory

    

Medical Surgical Nursing- II

3

25

75

100

Child Health Nursing

3

25

75

100

Mental Health Nursing

3

25

75

100

Practical and Viva Voce

    

Medical – Surgical Nursing- II

 

50

50

100

Child Health Nursing

 

50

50

100

Mental Health Nursing

 

50

50

100

Note : All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas. One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical examination for each student.

Program of study 4th Year

Subjects

Theory (Hrs)

Practical / Clinical (Hrs)

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

Nil

180

Community Health Nursing – II

90

135

Nursing Research & Statistics

45

* Project

Management of Nursing Services and Education

60 + 30

 

Total

225

315

Total Hours = 540 Hrs

Project work to be carried out during clinical training.

Details of Distribution of Hours for Clinical Training (Integrated Practice)

Subjects

Practical (Hrs)

In Weeks

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

240

5

Community Health Nursing-II

195

4

Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult and Geriatric)

430

9

Child Health

145

3

Mental Health

95

2

Research Project

45

1

Total Hours

1150

24

Scheme of exam 4th year

Subjects

Hours

Internal Assesment

University Examination

Total

Theory

    

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

3

25

75

100

Community Health Nursing – II

3

25

75

100

Nursing Research & Statistics

3

25

75

100

Management of Nursing Services and Education

3

25

75

100

Practical and Viva Voce

    

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

 

50

50

100

Community Health Nursing

 

50

50

100

Note : All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical examination for each student.

 

Note:

  1. Clinical training means 8 hours of integrated clinical duties in which 2 weeks of evening and night shift duties are included.
  2. Clinical training should be carried out as 8 hours per day @ 48 hours per week.
  3. Students during Clinical training will be supervised by nursing teachers.
  4. Students will be eligible to appear in the Fourth year final examination only after completion of Clinical training.
  5. Attendance :
    • A minimum of not less than 80 % attendance in theory and practical / clinical separately in each subject in each academic year is essential for appearing in the examination. A candidate pursuing in the course shall study in the college for the entire period as a full time student. No candidate is permitted to work in a hospital / nursing home / laboratory / college while studying this course. No candidate should join any other course of study or appear for any other examination conducted by this university or any other university in India or abroad during the period of registration. Each academic year shall be taken as a unit for calculating the attendance.
  6. Internal Assessment :
    • Regular periodic assessment shall be conducted throughout the course. Although the question of number of tests is left to the institution at least three tests in theory and practical each year be held. The test preceding the university examination may be similar to the pattern of university examination. Average of the marks of the three tests for theory and practical separately shall be sent to the university.
    • A candidate shall secure not less than 50% of marks prescribed for internal assessment in theory and not less than 50% marks prescribed in practical, separately, in each subject/paper to be eligible to appear in the university examination.
  7. Schedule of Examination :
    • The university shall conduct two examinations annually at an interval of not less than 4 to 6 months as notified by the university from time to time. A candidate who satisfies the requirement of attendance, progress and conduct as stipulated by the university shall be eligible to appear for the university examination. Certificate to that effect shall be produced from the Head of the institution along with the application for examination and the prescribed fee.