It is observed that there is an acute shortage of nursing faculty in post graduate nursing program also National Health Policy(NHP) 2002 emphasizes the need to prepare nurses tofunction in super-specialty areas. The aim of the postgraduate program in nursing is to prepare graduates to hold responsible position as nurse specialists, independent practicener’s, educators and administrators various settings.
Post graduate programme in nursing not only builds / extends knowledge and skill acquired at the graduate levels but also it emphasizes application of relevant theoriesinto nursing practice, education, administration. Added importance given research believing to enhance existing body of nursing knowledgeand skills based on the changing technology. There is wider scope for researchers in a wide variety of professional settings inmeeting the National priorities and the changing needs of the society. Major specialties are
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing
Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing
Pyschiatric (Mental Health) Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Eligibility
The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council
The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks
The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nuring
Candidate Should Be Medically Fit
5% Relaxation of Marks For SC/ST Candidates May Be Given
No Age Limit