Nursing courses in India

Asked by: Guest - 07 Aug 16

Are there any nursing courses other than B Sc Nursing in India? I would like to have a list of such courses available in India.

Our expert said - 10 Aug 16

Nursing is not only a noble profession, but also an important part of the healthcare sector. There are many courses available for nursing in India. Some of them at the graduation level are:

- B Sc in Nursing (Basic) ----- 4 years
- B Sc in Nursing (Post Basic) ------- 2 years
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery ----- 3.5 years
- Diploma in Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery ------- 2 years

There are also post-graduate and scope for higher education in nursing. The interested candidates can go for M Sc in Nursing, M Phil and Ph D in Nursing. Apart from the M Sc course in Nursing, students can also checkout for the post-graduate diploma in this field which offers specialization like

- Critical Care Nursing
- Operating Room Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- Neonatal Nursing
- Cardio-thoracic Nursing etc.