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

B.Sc. Nursing graduation is 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: Government of Karnataka.
• Approved: Indian Nursing Council (INC), Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC) .
• Duration: 4 years.
• Medium of Instruction: English.
• Eligibility: 12th class pass or its equivalent with optional subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with 50% marks and above.

Course Description

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

First Year B.Sc. Nursing

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Nutrition & Biochemistry
• Nursing Foundations
• Psychology (General & Educational Psychology)
• Microbiology
• English
• Computer Science

Second Year

• Sociology
• Medical Surgical Nursing - 1
• Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics
• Community Health Nursing - 1
• Communication &  Educational Technology

Third Year

• Medical Surgical Nursing - II
• Child Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing

Fourth Year

• Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
• Community Health Nursing - II
• Nursing Research & Statistics
• Management of Nursing Services Education

Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery

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

The Basic Course in Nursing Prepares Nurses for first level nursing in both the Hospital and the Community. Education is a process of development which results in behavioral changes based on the acquisition, assimilation and promotion of intellectual inquiry, creativity, self awareness, self direction, maturity, responsibility and moral values.

• Recognition: Government of Karnataka.
• Approved: Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC), Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Duration: Three years and 6 months.
• Medium of Instruction: English.
• Eligibility: 12th class pass or its equivalent 40% marks and above.

Course Description

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

First Year GNM

• Biological Science (Anatomy , Physiology &  Microbiology)
• Behavioral Science   (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 & Gynecology
• 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

Post Basic B.Sc Nursing- duration 2 years

Must have passed diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery and must be a registered nurse. Candidate who is above 48 years of age on 31st December of the year of admission is not eligible.

First Year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing.

• Nursing Foundation
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Biochemistry  & Biophysics
• Psychology
• Microbiology
• Maternal Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Medical & Surgical Nursing
• English (Qualifying)

Second Year Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

• Sociology
• Community Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Introduction to Nursing Education
• Introduction to Nursing Administration
• Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics

M.Sc. Nursing - Duration 2 years

Must have passed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic 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.

First Year M.Sc Nursing

• Nursing Education
• Advance Nursing Practice
• Nursing Research and Statistics
• Clinical Speciality-I  (Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing &
  Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing)
• Self study Library

Second Year M.Sc Nursing

• Nursing Management
• Nursing Research (Dissertation)
• Clinical Speciality -(Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing & Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing)
• Nursing ManagementSpeciality (Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing & Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing)