B.Sc. Nursing

A four year program offered at Ikon Nursing College prepares the student to practice across all Health Care settings.The course of study combines thr Theory and the Practice of Nursing with General Eduation in the Humanities and Behavioral,Biological and Physical Sciences.These serve as a care for the development of nursing major.

The B.Sc. Nuring gradute required for entry into a Masters degree in nursing program prepares you for Leadership, Management and more independent roles,such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Educator and Researcher.

• Affiliation:Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
• Recognition:Givernment of Karnataka.
• Approved: Indian Nursing Council (INC), Karnataka Nursing Councl (KNC) .
• Duration: 4 year.
• Medium of Instruction: English.
• Eligibility:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimun of 50% aggregate marks.

Course Description

A candidate shall undergo the course of instructino in the following subject:

First Year B.Sc. Nursing

• English
• Kannada
• Sociology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Basic Principles & Practice of Nursing
• Psychology: General & Educational Psychology
• Microbiology
• Introduction to Community Health

Second Year

• Pharmacology
• Medical Surgical Nursing - 1
• Community Health Nursing - 1
• Statistics and Introduction to Nursing Research
• Growth and Development including Nutrition

Third Year

• Introduction to Midwifery including Maternity and Gynaecological nursing
• Medical Surgical Nursing - II
• Child Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursin
• Nursing Education

Fourth Year

• Midwifery Including Maternity and Gynaecological nursing - 1
• Community Health Nursing - II
• Nursing Administration
• Trends and Issues in Nursing
• Electives:
  - Yoga
  - Appreciation of Fine Arts
  - Computer Science

Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery

A three and half years Nursing & Midwiferey programme offered at Ikon Nursing School prepares the student for the 'A' Grade Certificate examination in Nursing and Midwifery conducted by the "KarnatakaState Diploma in Nursing Examination Board and Karnataka State Nursing Council".

The Basic Course in Nursing Prepares Nurses for first level nusing in bth the Hospital and the Community.Eduation is a process of development which result in behavioral changes based on the acquisition,assimilation and promotion of intellectual inquiry, creativity, self awareness, sely direction,maturity, responsibility and values.

• Recognition:Government of Karnataka.
• Approved: Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC), Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Duration:Three years and 6 months.
• Medium of Instruction: English.
• Eligibilty:10+2 or any other equivalent examination conductd by an authorized body .

Course Description

A candidate shall undergo the course of instruction in the following subject:

First Year GNM

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• English

Second Year GNM

• Medical Surgical Nursing I (including Pharmacology)
• Medical Surgical Nursing II (Specialties)
• Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
• Computer Education

Third Year GNM

• Midwifery and Gynaecology
• Community Health Nursing II
• Paediatric Nursing

Internship Period

• Educational Methods & Media for teaching in practice of Nursing
• Introduction to Research
• Professional Trends & Adjustment
• Administration and Ward Management
• Health Economics

M.Sc. Nursing - Duration 2 years

Must have passed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing of RGUHS or any other equivalent by RGUHS and must have obtained a minimum of not less than 55% aggregate marks.(50% marks incase of SC/ST Karnataka candidates only),Minimum of 1 year experience after obtaining B.Sc Nursing or minimum of 1 year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Degree of Post Certificate B.Sc Nursing.

Vacation and Holiday

Annual vacation - 30 days, Sick leave - 10 days per annum and preparatory leave - 7 days per annum. Sick leave cannot be accumulated from year to year.