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POST BASIC IN B.Sc. NURSING

Introduction: - B.M Birla college of nursing is an esteemed institution for nursing education in India offering basic, post basic and specialized nursing education programme through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge through research and other scholarly activities. The college of nursing was established in the year 2003,to provide educational experience for future leaders in nursing that would include a strong ethical component. The nursing programme integrates liberal arts and science with professional education required for nursing practice. It is controlled financially by B.M.Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata and academically affiliated to The University of Health Sciences West Bengal. The primary objective of the college is to provide and promote education and research in the field of nursing, as high quality nursing is always knowledge and evidence based.

Mission: - The mission of the college of nursing is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge as it relates to nursing care of individuals, families, and communities in health and illness. Advancement and dissemination of knowledge promotes the ultimate objective of improving the quality of life through the promotion of health, the prevention of disease, and the care of the ill and vulnerable. The college seeks excellence through continuing achievement and improvement in the quality of its teaching, research, clinical practice and service.

Educational philosophy : -
We believe in dedication to excellence in the generation and transmission of nursing knowledge through a teaching learning process that is the responsibility of both faculty and pupil.

We believe in recognizing and responding to the unique learning needs of a diverse student population in an environment that facilitates and encourages critical thinking and a spirit of scientific inquiry.

We support the truth that human beings are the focus of nursing care and interventions and are therefore entitled to comprehensive treatment with dignity and respect regardless of economic, ethnic, religious or social position or belief.

We believe in an environment that fosters the development of professional skills necessary for the implementation of therapeutic nursing interventions through the utilization of critical thinking and effective communication.

Accreditation- The programme is accredited by the Indian Nursing Council, 2009 .The College is under the affiliation of The University of Health Sciences, West Bengal with effect from 2009.

OBJECTIVES- On completion of B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic) degree programme the graduates will be able to:

•  Assess health status, identify nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients that contribute to health of individuals, families and communities.

•  Demonstrate competency in techniques of nursing based on concepts and principles from selected areas of nursing, physical, biological and behavioral sciences.

•  Participate as members of health team in the promotive, preventive, curative and restorative health care delivery system of the country.

•  Demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relationship.

•  Demonstrate leadership qualities and decision-making abilities in various situations.

•  Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in community health settings.

•  Demonstrate managerial skills in community health settings.

•  Practice ethical values in their personal and professional life.

•  Participate in research activities and utilize research findings in improving nursing practice.

•  Recognize the need for continued learning for personal and professional development.

Duration Of the Course- The course is of two academic years. Session starts in the month of August.

Number of Seats- Number of seats available for admission to the first year of Post Basic B.Sc nursing course is 30.

Eligibility-

Candidate for admission to the course will be required to have;

•  GNM passed with 1 year clinical work experience.

•  Female Indian candidates only.

Attendance -

Candidates will be allowed to appear in each year of examination only if she has obtained 80% attendance in theory of each subject and 100% in clinical field before awarding degree.

Vacation -

Students are not permitted to have absenteeism during the course, but they will avail summer vacation, puja vacation and other calendar leaves as per university rules.

Summer vacation: 2 weeks

Puja Vacation: 4 weeks

Public Holiday: 1 week

College Fees –

Admission Fees-Rs 5,000.00

Tuition Fees-Rs 30,000.00

Development Fees-Rs 10, 000.00

Stationary Fees-Rs 1,000.00

Laboratory fees-Rs 1,000.00

Library fees-Rs 3,000.00

Health and Games Fee-Rs 500.00

Caution money deposit-Rs 2,000.00 (refundable)

Total Annual Fee- 52,000.00

Total Amount – Rs 52,500 (For 1 st Year) including caution money

Rs 50,500 (For 2 nd Year)

Other Fees:

University Registration Fee – Rs 1000.00

University Examination Fee per year – Rs 1000.00

Uniform cost (02 sets) – Rs 1500.00 (May be increased with the increased price rate)

Purchase of Books – RS 5000.00 (Approximately)

Refund of Fees -

If a student leaves the college at any time during the session, deposited fees will not be refundable except caution money.

Examination - University examination will be conducted in every year on the subjects covered during that respective year. The examination will be as follows-

• Part-1 at the end of 1st year.

• Part 2 at the end of 2nd year.

Scheme of Examination -

FIRST YEAR:

SECOND YEAR:

Note: * Qualifying Examination

** College Examination (not University Examination)

N.B:

•  Teaching of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and pathology will be integrated with clinical subjects.

Standards of Passing -

Candidate should obtain 50% in major subjects individually in theoretical and practical, where as to pass any subsidiary subject, a candidate has to obtain at least 33% of marks.

A candidate who has secured at least 70% of marks in aggregate in all the parts of examination in the major subjects shall be declared to have been placed in 1st class provided that she has passed the subjects in 1st chance and also passed all the subsidiary subjects. Others will be declared to have been placed in 2nd class.

Internal Assessment-

• There shall be an internal assessment on all the subjects' .as per curriculum.

• The marks of the internal assessment will be submitted to the university prior to examination.

• A candidate shall be eligible to appear for the university exam only if she obtains not less than 50% marks in each of the subjects in the internal assessment.

Award of Degree -

After passing in all four parts of the examination, a candidate will be awarded a Post Basic B.Sc nursing degree under the seal of the university and signed by the Vice chancellor.  

A student who will secure the first place with first class in all the parts of the exam conducted by the university will receive a certificate / gold medal along with the degree from the university.  

Publishing Result -

The university will publish a list of successful candidates with in two months of the examination conducted.

General rules-

• A student shall be permitted to continue in the next year provided she has only two subjects of previous year at one time to clear.

• In case a candidate fails in any of the subjects in any year she will be given only three chances inclusive of the first attempt.

• In case a candidate fails in the theory examination but passes in the practical exam of a paper she will be required to appear in theory paper only.

• In case a candidate fails in practical examination but passes in the theoretical paper she will be required to appear in practical examination only.

• A candidate who shall fail to pass more than two subjects in any part of the examination in three chances inclusive of the first chance shall not be allowed to continue the preceding parts of the examination and will be reverted back to the previous year.

Library - There is a well-equipped air-conditioned library for the students.

Uniform - Students will have to bear the expenses of uniform prescribed by the institutional authority.