Shri Vithalrao Joshi Charities Trust’s
Samarth Nursing College
Attached to
B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital, Diagnostic and Research Centre
At-Kasarwadi, Post- Sawarde, Taluka - Chiplun, District- Ratnagiri, State - Maharashtra
(Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and Indian Nursing Council)
Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Duration: 4yrs
- Eligibility criteria:-The minimum educational requirement should be :10+2 class passed with Science (PCB) & English Core/English Elective with aggregate of 45% marks from recognized board under AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board.
- Age Limit:-The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in which admission is sought.
- Examination:-The University exams are conducted each year in the month of June/July.
- Career Opportunities:-The pass outs can work as Registered nurse in Government/ private Hospitals, medical institutes, colleges, etc. The candidates have great demand in national as well as international health care sectors. Also they can pursue higher education in M.Sc nursing which enables them to seek teaching profession in Nursing.
Programme outcome
- 1. Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
- 2.Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor and manager in a clinical / public health setting
Programme specific outcome
- 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. Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups.
- 3. Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups
- 4. Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.
- 5. Utilise the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
- 6. Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programs.
- 7. Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
- 8. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to practice high quality nursing and be critical reflection in the practice of their profession in various health care settings and educational institutions.