Nursing

OVERVIEW

Nursing education prepares individuals to become capable healthcare professionals who balance medical knowledge with compassion and professional responsibility. The programs aim to build a solid academic base while gradually familiarizing students with real clinical settings, where learning takes place through observation, supervised practice, and hands-on experience. Attention is given to understanding patient needs, supporting recovery, and delivering care with respect for safety, ethics, and human dignity.

As students progress, classroom learning is closely connected with clinical training, helping them apply concepts in practical healthcare situations. Exposure to hospitals, specialized departments, and community health services provides a clear understanding of how healthcare systems function in everyday practice. During this process, students strengthen communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and confidence in handling varied patient care situations.

The programs also support professional development by encouraging leadership qualities, awareness of research, and a commitment to lifelong learning. This approach prepares graduates to work effectively in healthcare environments while opening pathways toward clinical practice, community service, teaching roles, administrative responsibilities, and further academic advancement in nursing.

recognitions

Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi
Karnataka State Nursing Council
Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board (KSDNEB), Bangalore
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Courses

B.SC NURSING

Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: Plus Two with PCB

GNM

Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Plus Two with PCB

P.B.BSC NURSING

Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Plus Two with PASSED GNM

MSC NURSING

Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing

SYLLABUS

1ST SEMESTER – FOUNDATION COURSES

THEORY

CLINICAL

2ND SEMESTER – BASIC SCIENCES & FUNDAMENTALS

THEORY

CLINICAL

3RD SEMESTER – CORE NURSING I

THEORY

CLINICAL

4TH SEMESTER – CORE NURSING II

THEORY

CLINICAL

5TH SEMESTER – SPECIALTY NURSING I

THEORY

CLINICAL

6TH SEMESTER – SPECIALTY NURSING II

THEORY

CLINICAL

7TH SEMESTER – COMMUNITY & RESEARCH

THEORY

CLINICAL

8TH SEMESTER – INTERNSHIP & MANAGEMENT

THEORY

CLINICAL

CAREER PATHWAYS

1ST YEAR – FOUNDATION COURSES

THEORY

CLINICAL

2ND YEAR – CORE NURSING

THEORY

CLINICAL

3RD YEAR – SPECIALTY & MIDWIFERY

THEORY

CLINICAL

INTERNSHIP – FINAL PHASE

CLINICAL

CAREER PATHWAYS

1ST YEAR – FOUNDATION & BASICS

Academic Focus

Clinical Training

  • Vital signs
  • Hygiene care
  • Medication administration

2ND YEAR – ADVANCED & SPECIALIZATION

Academic Focus

CLINICAL

  • Advanced procedures
  • Emergency care
  • Care planning

INTERNSHIP / PRACTICAL EXPOSURE

CAREER OUTCOMES

1ST YEAR – ADVANCED NURSING & RESEARCH

THEORY

Clinical

2ND YEAR – SPECIALIZATION & MANAGEMENT

THEORY

CLINICAL

CLINICAL SPECIALTIES (OPTIONS)

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

CAREER PATHWAYS

fee structure 2026-2027

COURSES

1ST YEAR

2ND YEAR

3RD YEAR

4TH YEAR

TOTAL

B.SC NURSING

2,75,000

2,00,000

2,00,000

2,00,000

8,75,000

GNM

2,20,000

1,05,000

1,00,000

--

4,25,000

COURSES

1ST YEAR

2ND YEAR

3RD YEAR

4TH YEAR

TOTAL

P.B.BSC NURSING

1,30,000

1,20,000

--

--

2,50,000

MSC NURSING (Paediatrics, OBG, Psychiatry, Community)

1,50,000

1,00,000

1,00,000

--

2,50,000

MSC NURSING (Medical Surgical Nursing)

1,50,000

1,50,000

1,00,000

--

3,00,000

Career Opportunities

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