Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing)

Overview

The duration of MSc Nursing program is two years. Examinations are held annually. The teaching is incorporated with clinical experience in respective specialties. The students are required to submit a dissertation as a partial fulfillment of the program. Students are given an experience of organising a workshop and conference with the support of faculty.

Clinical Specialisations offered:

Medical Surgical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing

Course Outline

Duration

2 year

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

The overall objectives of the Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) for the Master of Nursing program are as follows.

PEO No	Education Objective
PEO 1	Apply the standards,protocols,procedures and EBP guidelines in nursing practice assuming responsibility and accountability to provide advanced competent, comprehensive care to individuals, families and community.
PEO 2	Practice as a nurse specialist maintaining interprofessional relationship with members of the health care team to bring about change in nursing practice and health care delivery.
PEO 3	Demonstrate leadership, management, collaborative communication, teaching, and research skills in providing competent care across various health care settings.
PEO 4	Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

POSTGRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

The graduate attributes of MSc Nursing Degree programme include:

S No.	Attribute	Description
1	Advanced knowledge, Critical thinking & clinical reasoning	Apply advanced knowledge, critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in health care decision making in all situations to provide evidence-based nursing care to individuals, families and communities
2	Interpersonal relationships and teamwork	Collaborate with other health care professionals to achieve the desired outcome through teamwork
3	Professional competence& lifelong learning	Demonstrate professional competence and interest towards continued learning for the advancement of self and profession.
4	Leadership, teaching and research skills	Demonstrate leadership, management, teaching and research skills in health care / academic settings.
5	Ethical practice	Practice ethics and ethical standards in personal and professional contexts..
6	Social responsibility with a focus on sustainability	Demonstrate ability to implement change in nursing practice and health care delivery system by utilizing the latest trends and technology in line with national health policies and programs in providing health care.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

PO No.	Attribute	Competency
PO1	Advanced knowledge, Critical thinking & clinical reasoning	Apply advanced knowledge critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in health care decision making in all situations.
PO2	Interpersonal relationship and teamwork	Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationship with individual, family, community and healthcare professionals
PO3	Professional competence & lifelong learning	Demonstrate professional competence and interest in continued learning.
PO4	Leadership, teaching and research skills	Demonstrate leadership, management, teaching and research skills in various health care settings.
PO5	Ethical practice	Practices within the ethical and legal frameworks of nursing and health care.
PO6	Social responsibility with focus on sustainability	Provides nursing care related to promotive, preventive, restorative and rehabilitative health services.