M. Sc. Nursing

M. Sc. Nursing

1. Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) 


M.Sc. Nursing, short for Master of Science in Nursing is a postgraduate level programme. The course aims at catering to the field of Nursing and Applied Sciences. The duration of M.Sc. Nursing is for two years. 
The delivery method of M.Sc. Nursing course includes lectures, seminars, practical work, extensive lab and on-field training. Students have to submit their research thesis in the final semester of the programme. In the final evaluation, class assignments of the students, research projects and end-semester exams are taken into account. 

2. Duration:- 2 years 


3. Eligibility Criteria:- 


In order to get admission in the course, candidates must have to fulfil the eligibility criteria for M.Sc. Nursing. Candidates must know that the criteria may change from institution to institution. But, we have mentioned the common requirements for the course below. 
Candidates must have pursued a B.Sc. (Bachelor in Science) degree in a relevant discipline. 
The subject should be from the Science stream. 
Candidates must have been awarded the degree from a recognized university. 
The minimum required scores for different universities vary.
For some institutions, candidates will have to qualify for National Level/ State Level/ Institute Level entrance examinations to get admission in M.Sc. Nursing.

4. Syllabus:- 


The duration of M.Sc. Nursing course is two years. Candidates can check the year wise detailed syllabus of the programme from the table below. 

Year 1


Course Content
Included Topics
Advance Nursing and Allied Subjects

Nursing as a Profession

Genetics

Epidemiology 

Economic and Political Aspects of Health Care Delivery

Philosophy and Theories of Nursing

Bio-Psycho Pathology

Nursing Process Approach

Scope of Nursing Practice

Psychological Aspects and Human Relations

Computer Applications for Nursing Practice and Patient Care Delivery System

Basis of Current Nursing Practices

Trends in Nursing 

Nursing Education 

Teaching-Learning Process

Meaning of Education

Development and Trends in Nursing Education

Instructional Media & A. V. Aids

Continuing education in Nursing

Overview of nursing education programmes in India

Curriculum development

Administration of nursing curriculum

Teacher education for the nursing profession

Guidance and counselling

Development of standards

Accreditation in Nursing Education Programmes

Research and Statistics 

Research Designs

Research Approaches

Sampling 

Analysis and interpretation of data

Theoretical Context

Organization and presentation of data

Reporting and utilizing results

Use of statistical methods in psychology and education

Measures of variability

Measures of central tendency

Clinical Nursing I

Causes, pathophysiology, investigations, clinical features and management of problems of skin & sensory organs

Causes, pathophysiology, investigations, clinical features and management of problems of the gastrointestinal system

Management of problems of the endocrine system

Causes, pathophysiology, investigations, clinical features and management of problems of the urogenital system

Problems of the brain and neurological system

Management of problems of the cardiorespiratory system

Causes, pathophysiology, investigations, clinical features and management of problems of muscle- skeletal system


Year 2


Course Content
Included Topics
Nursing Management 

Introduction to management

Legal & ethical issues in the nursing management

Material management

Management information system

Roles and functions of the nurse manager in financial management

Roles and functions of the nurse manager in controlling

Roles and functions of the nurse manager in directing

Organizational behaviour

Organization of nursing and health delivery system

Roles and functions of the nurse manager in planning

Clinical Nursing II 

Management of patients with vascular problems

Assessment of normal and abnormal cardiac function

Review of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system

Preventive & Control measures of cardiothoracic & vascular disorder

Psychosocial issues in cardiothoracic & vascular disorders

Planning & organization of critical care units

Advance nursing procedures

Geriatric nursing

Clinical features and management of problems of infectious conditions

Immune system compromising conditions

Blood and blood-forming organs

Practical 

Thesis Viva

Clinical Nursing

Nursing Education

Management 


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