- Duration
- 2 years
- Seats
- 60
- Taught in
- Prashant Nursing Training College
Build on your GNM qualification in two years
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing is a two-year degree programme taught at Prashant Nursing Training College, Muzaffarpur. It builds on your GNM qualification and has 60 seats.
You train in the college’s laboratories and on the wards of Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital (PMCH), the hospital that runs the college.
You can apply if you meet these requirements
- GNM qualification.
- Minimum age 17 years on 31 December of the year of admission.
- Medically fit.
Admissions are open. Call the admission office to confirm the current session and how to apply.
Your studies progress year by year
The course subjects are organised by year:
Year 1
Year 1 builds on GNM through nursing sciences and maternal, child and medical surgical care. You revisit the scientific basis of care and relate it to the nursing knowledge gained during GNM. Study across these subjects helps you consider the reasons for a nursing intervention as well as how it is carried out.
- Nursing Foundation
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Psychology
- Microbiology
- Maternal Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- English
Year 2
Year 2 extends study to community care, mental health, teaching, administration and research. You study how nurses support health outside the hospital and contribute to teaching and organising care. Research and statistics introduce ways to examine evidence and use it when considering nursing practice.
- Sociology
- Community Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Introduction to Nursing Education
- Introduction to Nursing Service Administration
- Introduction to Nursing Research and Statistics
You train on the wards of the college’s own hospital
You train on the wards of PMCH under the supervision of the college’s nursing faculty and the hospital’s doctors and healthcare staff. Postings follow your course, year of study and curriculum. Attention to hygiene and clear communication form part of this supervised care. Read clinical training and From training to practice at PMCH for more information.
Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital is NABH Entry Level certified.
After this course: practice and further study
| Route | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Staff nursing | You may work as a staff nurse in government and private hospitals and community health services, subject to registration with the state nurses’ council. |
| Further study | You may continue to M.Sc Nursing, subject to its admission requirements. |
| Nursing teaching | Degree holders may pursue teaching, subject to the required qualifications and experience. |
Graduates of the college may apply for staff nurse posts at PMCH, the hospital that runs the college. Appointments follow the hospital’s recruitment requirements.
Contact admissions for the application steps and fees
Female students who have scored 70% or above in Class 12 receive a scholarship of ₹1,00,000.
Fee details are given on enquiry.
See Admissions for the application steps. Call +91 75440 01593 or +91 91029 99942, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 17:00.
Questions about this course
How long is the course and how many seats are there?
The programme lasts two years and has 60 seats.
Do I need a GNM qualification?
Yes. You must hold the GNM qualification, be at least 17 on 31 December of the admission year and be medically fit.
Where will I train?
You train in the college’s laboratories and on the wards of PMCH under supervision. Clinical postings follow your course, year of study and curriculum.
Ragging is prohibited and is a punishable offence.