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Master of Science in Nursing
 
 
Nursing
 
Nursing involves the care of people throughout the continuum of life and provides an essential service to humankind. As career professionals, nurses improve the quality of health care delivery. There are many positive aspects of being a nurse. There is nothing more rewarding than a patient giving thanks and telling you how much you have helped them. Also, there are so many opportunities and career paths that are available for Nurses. Nursing offers opportunities from bedside practice to the president or top administrator of a healthcare organization. Clinical specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse administrator and nurse educator are just a few examples of the variety of opportunities awaiting you in a nursing career. Nurses are also appointed and elected to influential government positions. If you choose nursing, you will discover a career filled with personal and professional rewards. There will be even more opportunities in the future, as the entire health care system transforms because of new technology, changing population demographics and many other factors. The rise in health care needs, combined with a dwindling supply of nurses and an aging nurse population (the average age is 44), is putting the Nurses in the driver's seat when it comes to the job hunt.
 
Master's in Science - Nursing
A 2-year program offered at Padmashree College of Nursing, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, that prepare the student to practice across all health care settings. The course of study combines the theory and the practice of nursing, with general education in the humanities and behavioral, biological, and physical sciences. These serve as a core for the development of the nursing major.
The M.Sc. Nursing program offers students experience in major settings where health care is delivered. As a M.Sc. Nursing graduate, you have the greatest opportunity for advancement. A M.Sc. Nursing is required for entry into a Master's Degree in nursing program that prepares you for leadership, management and more independent roles, such as clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, educator and researcher. A M.Sc. Nursing is preferred and often required for military nursing, case management, public health nursing, overseas/development nursing, forensic nursing and school nursing. The Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council recognize this course offered at Padmashree.
 
Purpose:
MSc nursing program prepares nursing graduates who are professionally equipped, creative, self directed and socially motivated to effectively deal with day-to-day problems within the existing constraints and act as an agent of social change. Further the program encourages accountability and commitment to life long learning which fosters improvement of quality care. The programme prepares the nurses who are able to function efficiently and effectively, as a member of health care team and who is qualified to meet the nursing needs of the people in the society. The nurse is competent to practice in the home, hospital outpatient clinic, work place, school and community. The programme provides a basis for further development and continued learning of the graduate.
 
Job Opportunites after Completion of the Course
Attitudes determine your destiny. There has never been a better time to become a nurse. Nursing is believed to be an evergreen profession as old generation is already at the edge of retirement and welcoming newer generation to fill the gaps and take up different positions- There is constant move towards upliftment of profession.
Graduates of the M.Sc and B.Sc (nursing) are qualified to work as registered nurses in a wide variety of settings include hospitals, multilevel care facilities, community agencies (home care, public health) as well as psychiatric/ mental health settings. There is ample opportunity for the fresh graduates to start their career in the teaching profession which will help them to be specialized themselves in their Master programme. Our college in its yet another pioneer going to start with the Ph.D. Programme.
 
Placement:
The Msc nursing graduates are getting an opportunity to work in teaching institutions, and as Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Counsellors, Clinical Researcher in Speciality Hospitals, as Nurse Educators In Clinical Set Up.
After completion of the program the student can become member of various organizations and associations such as Nursing Research Society Of India, Society Of Midwives, Cardiac Nursing Association, Oncology Nurses Association Of India etc.,
 
Unique features of the college
     
  Excellent faculty resource
  Good Infrastructure with Separate UG and PG block
  Well furnished Laboratories
  Rich clinical experience at reputed hospitals across Bangalore
  Well equipped libraries including departmental library, digital library with an access to national and international journals.
  Exclusive hostel facilities for girls and boys.
  Emphasis on co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
  (padmashree group of institution conducts intercollegiate sports cultural meet every year which provides an individual students an oppurtunity to exhibit their talents).
     
Separate PG block with departmental classrooms and departmental libraries with desktop, internet connection for the PG students. A concession of Rs. 5000/-on purchase of their laptops is provided for the PG students.
 
Affiliation:
Affliated to INC and KNC
INC details : 18-15/3081-INC dated 06.06.2006
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Recognized by Government of Karnataka
 
Admission
Duration of Course: 2 Years
 
Eligibility:
     
  B.Sc (N) / P.C. B.Sc (N) with aggregate of 55% Marks with One year Experience
  Registered in State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.
     
Fee Structure
     
    Tuition Fee:
    Rs. 1,25,000 per Year for Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Community Nursing.
    Rs. 1,50,000 per year for Psychiatric Nursing, OBG Nursing.
     
Admission Fee:
     
    For Indian Students: Rs. 10,000
    For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 15,000
    Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree College of Nursing"
     
Faculty
P.G Staff
     
  Dr. Fathima L., M.Sc. Nursing, Ph.D., Professor Cum Principal
  Mrs. Sharmila Dinesh, M.Sc. Nursing, Asso. Professor Cum Vice Principal
  Mrs. Arockiya Mary, M.Sc. Nursing, Asso. Professor
  Mrs. Suseela J.R., M.Sc. Nursing, Asso. Professor
  Ms. Shoba. G, Msc nursing, Assoc professor
  Ms. Subasheni. G, Msc nursing, Asst professor
  Mrs. Dhanalakshmi, MSc. Nursing, Senior. Lecturer
  Mrs. Renuka devi, MSc Nursing, Senior Lecturer
  Mrs. Kala Suneeta, Msc Nursing, Senior Lecturer
  Ms. Anita Grace, Msc Nursing, Lecturer,
  Mrs. Mary Sasikala, Msc Nursing, Lecturer
  Mr. Channabasappa, Msc Nursing, Lecturer
  Mr. Arun Jose, Msc Nursing, Lecturer
  Mr. Chinnadurai, M.Sc. Biostat, Asst. Professor
     
    U.G Staff
  Mrs. Sridevi . V, Asst Lecturer
  Ms. Shilpa Suragond, Bsc Nursing, Asst Lecturer
  Mr. Karthik M, B.Sc. Nursing, Asst. Lecturer
  Mr. Anu Pratap, B.Sc Nursing, Asst Lecturer
  Ms. Bhavya, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Latha, , B.Sc. Nursing, Asst Lecturer
  Ms. Geetha N, , B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Shija Mol. MS, , B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Thavachelvi K., B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Priya Mary Abraham, , B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Mr. Jithin Baby Mathew, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Geethu V N , B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Sherin George, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Monisha, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Helen Tom, Bsc Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Kuku Cherian, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Acilia Chyne, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Selvi, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Shini Abraham, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Mr. Basil Unni, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Mr. Harish B Krishnan, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Vinya Chandran, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Nicey Cherian, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Vanitha D’souza, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Sandhya , B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Simi Cherian, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Mr. Nischal. D B, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Kesiya R Koshy, B., B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Malathy Vijayan, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Mr. Abdul Munaf., B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
  Ms. Vanashree K J, B.Sc. Nursing, Clinical Instructor
     
Syllabus
Candidates may choose any one of the branches of study at the time of admission:
Branch I   Medical Surgical Nursing
Branch II   Community Health Nursing
Branch III   Paediatric Nursing
Branch IV   Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
Branch V   Psychiatric Nursing
No change of branch of study shall be permitted after a candidate joins the course
 
First Year
Nursing Education
Advanced Nursing Practice
Nursing Research And Statistics
Clinical Speciality –I
 
Second Year
Nursing Management
Dissertation And Viva
Clinical Speciality -II
 
Msc Nursing – Calendar Of Events

Program/calendar of events

I YEAR
MSC (N)

II YR
MSC(N)

June 2011

M.Sc. Programme Commencement
Theory block - I

Theory block –I
Research Practicals (tools and Technique)

July 2011
C.N.E 2 Med Surgical Nsg. Department

Theory Block – Pg
Research Proposal Presentation

Theory Block – II
I Sessional – Pg

Aug 2011
Fresher's welcome – PG

Theory Block – I
I Sessional Exam

Pilot Study And
Data Collection

Sep 2011
C.N.E 2 – O.B.G ,

Clinical Speciality Posting
Supplementary Batch – Pg Examination

Clinical Block –I
Speciality Postings

Oct 2011
C.N.E 3  –  Paediatric Nsg department

Clinical Posting At Speciality Hospital

Clinical Block – II
Speciality Postings

Nov 2011
C.N.E 4-. Community Health Nursing Dept

Field Trip Education Tour – Pg
Synopsis Presentation

Administration Tour
(RUHSA, Vellore
Manipal hospital)

Dec 2011
X-Mas Vacation

Theory Block – II
II Sessional Exams – Pg

Theory Block – III
2nd Sectional Exam

Jan 2012

Clinicals II – Pg
ACN Postings

College And Hostel Administration
3rd Sessional Exam

Feb 2012
CNE 5 Psychiatry Nursing Dept

Theory Block – III
3rd Sessional Exam

Theory Block – IV
Submission Of Dissertation To University

March 2012

Theory Block – IV
Revision / Study Holiday – Pg

Theory Block – V
Model Exam

April 2012

University Examination – Pg

University Examination – Pg

May 2012

University Practical Exams
Vacation

University Practical Exams
Vacation

 
 
 

 

 
 
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