1. To prepare nurses with a sound educational programme in nursing to enable them to function as efficient members of the health team, beginning with the competencies for first-level positions in all kinds of health care settings.
2. To help nurses develop an ability to co-operate and co-ordinate with members of the health team in the prevention of disease, promotion of health and rehabilitation of the sick.
3. To help nurses in their personal and professional development, so that they are able to make maximum contribution to society as useful and productive individuals, citizens, as well as efficient nurses.

4. To serve as a base for further professional education and specialisation in nursing.
5. To prepare nurses to keep pace with the latest professional and technological developments and use these for providing nursing care services.

The nurse, on completion of this course, will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in providing health care to individuals, sick or well, using the nursing process.
2. Assess the nursing needs of clients from birth to death.
3. Plan and carry out appropriate action to meet nursing needs.
4. Provide effective nursing care to maintain the best possible level of health in all aspects.
5. Promote self-care in people under their care. 

Higher education (Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing)

Specialized Diploma Courses In Operation Theater, ICU, Critical Care Nursing, Dialysis, Community Health Nurse, Nursing Education & Administration, Psychiatric Nursing, CVT Nursing, Trauma & Emergency Care, Health Assistance, Home Nursing, Neuro Nursing, Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Nursing.

A student upon successfully qualifying in the Bachelor’s degree in nursing should be able to

1. Assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.

2. Make decisions in nursing situations.

3. Protect the right and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health.

4. Function in the hospital, community nursing services and conduct research studies in the area of nursing practice.

5. Assume the role of teacher, supervisor and manager in a clinical/public health setting.

1. Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioural sciences, medicine, including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.

2. Provide nursing care based on the steps of the nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups.

3. Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.

4. Provide health services in line with the national health policies and programmes.

5. Practice within the framework of the code of ethics and professional conduct.

• Clinical nurse
• Nursing officer
• Infection control nurse
• Ward / ICU Incharge
• Community health officer
• Clinical Instructor (Teaching Institute)
• Nurse tutor

Higher education-

• M.Sc. (Nursing)
• MBA in Hospital Administration
• Post Graduate Diploma Courses

– in Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Neo-Natal Nursing, Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, Hospital Infection Control, Occupational Nurse, Nurse Anesthetic