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 the society as useful and productive individuals, citizens as well as efficient nurses.

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

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 decision in nursing situations.

3. Protect the right and facilitate individual 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.

6. Participate in the change process to improve system based practice in the provision of safe, quality nursing care

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

2. Provide nursing care based on steps of 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 code of ethics and professional conduct.

6. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health team to promote effective interpersonal relationships.

7. Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in education clinical / community health settings.

8. Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.

9. Masters relevant professional tools, techniques and procedures. 10. Show ability and motivation for lifelong learning, perform evidence-based work.

Higher education M.Sc. Nursing in Medical-Surgical Nursing Mental Health Nursing Child health Nursing Community health nursing Midwifery & Obstetric 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