After completing B.Sc. Nursing, there are numerous career opportunities and higher education options available to students, depending on their interests, skills, and career goals. :
B.Sc. Nursing graduates can find employment in various healthcare settings, including :
B.Sc. Nursing graduates can pursue further studies to specialize or enhance their skills: :
With a B.Sc. Nursing degree, you can pursue a career as an educator in nursing colleges and universities, teaching nursing students. To further enhance teaching opportunities, you can pursue a Master’s in Nursing or a Ph.D. in Nursing:
Graduates can opt for roles in hospital management, healthcare consultancy, or healthcare policy-making. With an MBA or similar qualifications in healthcare management, they can work as :
For students interested in research, pursuing higher education in nursing research, public health, or medical sciences can open up careers in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, or health organizations.
Nurses with a B.Sc. Nursing degree can explore opportunities in countries like the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East. Many countries have a high demand for qualified nurses, and pursuing additional qualifications like NCLEX (for the US) or IELTS (for English-speaking countries) can help students work internationally.
Some B.Sc. Nursing graduates may choose to start their own healthcare-related business, such as:
Many NGOs and international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Red Cross, require qualified nurses for community service, disaster relief, and health outreach programs, often offering the chance to travel and work globally.
B.Sc. Nursing graduates can also work in the corporate sector, particularly in areas related to healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices. Roles can include:
Graduates can pursue various certifications to specialize in areas like:
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1. The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought. The maximum age limit for admission shall be 35 years.
2. Minimum Educational Qualification
a. Candidate with Science who has passed the qualifying 12th Standard examination (10+2) and must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together and passed in English individually.
b. Candidates are also eligible from State Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Central Government having Science subjects and English only.
c. English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for being eligible for admission to B.Sc. (Nursing).
d. Colour blind candidates are eligible provided that colour corrective contact lens and spectacles are worn by such candidates.
3. Candidate shall be medically fit.
4. Married candidates are also eligible for admission.
5. Students shall be admitted once in a year.
6. Selection of candidates should be based on the merit of the entrance examination.
Entrance test shall comprise of:
a) Aptitude for Nursing 20 marks
b) Physics 20 marks
c) Chemistry 20 marks
d) Biology 20 marks
e) English 20 marks
Minimum qualifying marks for entrance test shall be 50% marks.
8. Reservation Policy
Reservation of seats in for admission in Nursing Colleges for SC/ST/OBC/EWSS/PH Admission under the reserved quota shall be subject to reservation policy and eligibility Criteria for SC/ST/OBC/EWSS prescribed by the Central Govt./State Govt./Union Territory as applicable to the College concerned. In respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC the marks obtained in 3 core subjects shall be 40% instead of 45% for General category candidates.
Reservation for disability: 5% Disability reservation to be considered for disabled candidates with a disability of loco-motor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other eligibility criteria with regard to qualification will be same as prescribed for General category candidates.
The upper age limit shall be relaxed by 5 years for disabled candidates.
9. Foreign Nationals:
The entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard will be obtained by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Institution, SNRC and University will be responsible to ensure that the qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to what has been prescribed by the Council.