B.Sc. Nursing Program

The B.Sc. Nursing program is a four-year (8-semester) degree offered by the Parul Institute of Nursing and Research, which prepares students to become registered nurses. The knowledge of various subjects such as Foundations in Nursing and other core subjects like Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing, and Community Health Nursing helps to prepare qualified nurses to work in various healthcare sectors.

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nursing techniques.
  • Clinical Training: Extensive practical training in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
  • Patient Care Focus: Provides psychological, emotional, and physical support.
  • Nursing Ethics: Professional conduct and nursing ethics education.
  • Opportunities for specialization include critical care nursing and gerontology.
  • Research Opportunities: Availability of nursing research projects and chances for field contributions.

Scope and Career Opportunities

  • Government Hospitals: Provide healthcare related to promotion, prevention, treatment, care, and rehabilitation.
  • Private Hospitals: Administer medication, gather medical history, and coordinate with healthcare professionals.
  • Nursing Homes: Deliver preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and supportive care with empathy and understanding.
  • Old Age Homes: Provide quality care, respecting dignity and autonomy.
  • School Health Nurses: Oversee students’ health, manage disabilities, and provide medication when required.
  • Military Hospitals: Serve fellow service members and their families.
  • Flight Nurses: Monitor vital signs, administer medication, and care for patients on aircraft.

Key Information

Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Program Type: Bachelor Degree
Mode of Study: Full Time
Campus: Ishwarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat
Approved by: Government of Gujarat
Recognized by: Gujarat Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council
Affiliated to: Sri Govind Guru University, Godhra

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year.
  • 10+2 with Science (PCB) & English Core/English Elective with 45% marks.
  • Students must be medically fit.
  • Students appearing for 10+2 exams in Science with 45% marks.
  • Admission allowed once per year.

Subjects Offered in B.Sc. Nursing

First Year

  • Semester I: Communicative English, Applied Anatomy, Applied Physiology, Applied Sociology, Applied Psychology
  • Semester II: Applied Biochemistry, Applied Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing Foundations II, Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology

Second Year

  • Semester III: Applied Microbiology and Infection Control, Pharmacology I, Pathology I
  • Semester IV: Pharmacology II, Pathology II & Genetics, Adult Health Nursing II, Professionalism & Ethics

Third Year

  • Semester V: Child Health Nursing I, Mental Health Nursing I, Community Health Nursing I, Educational Technology
  • Semester VI: Child Health Nursing II, Mental Health Nursing II, Nursing Management & Leadership

Fourth Year

  • Semester VII: Community Health Nursing II, Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Semester VIII: Internship (Intensive Practicum/Residency Posting)