Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B.B.Sc. Nursing)
Role of Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a professional undergraduate programme designed to upgrade the knowledge, clinical competence, and leadership abilities of General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) graduates. The programme prepares registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care while strengthening their skills in patient management, education, research, and healthcare administration.
The curriculum builds upon the clinical experience acquired during diploma education and emphasizes advanced nursing concepts, critical thinking, professional ethics, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Students gain expertise in providing promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care across various healthcare settings.
The programme integrates classroom learning with extensive clinical exposure, enabling students to provide quality nursing care in hospitals, community health centres, educational institutions, and public health organizations. Graduates are also trained to function effectively as educators, supervisors, managers, and researchers within the healthcare system.
Upon successful completion, graduates are well-equipped to contribute to quality patient care, healthcare leadership, nursing education, research, and community health promotion while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying Examination
Candidates seeking admission to the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing programme should have:
Passed General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Registered as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with the State Nursing Council.
Admission Requirements
Admission shall be as per the norms prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council, State Nursing Council, University, and Government regulations applicable during the year of admission.
Course Duration
The Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing programme is of 2 years duration, comprising:
First Year
Second Year
The curriculum includes classroom teaching, laboratory training, supervised clinical practice, community postings, and research activities for comprehensive professional development.
Course Curriculum
First Year
The first year focuses on strengthening nursing knowledge, clinical competency, and scientific foundations.
Major subjects include:
Nursing Foundation
Nutrition & Dietetics
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Psychology
Microbiology
Maternal Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Medical & Surgical Nursing
English (Qualifying)
Second Year
The second year emphasizes community health, leadership, education, administration, and research.
Major subjects include:
Sociology
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Introduction to Nursing Education
Introduction to Nursing Service Administration
Introduction to Nursing Research & Statistics
Clinical & Practical Training
Clinical learning forms the core of the programme. Students undergo supervised hospital and community postings to develop advanced nursing competencies and professional confidence.
Practical training includes:
Adult Medical & Surgical Nursing
Maternal and Obstetric Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Intensive Care Nursing
Neonatal Care
Operation Theatre Assistance
Nursing Procedures and Clinical Skills
Patient Assessment & Care Planning
Health Education & Counselling
Nursing Documentation
Infection Prevention & Control
Nursing Management & Leadership
Clinical Teaching
Research Project
Students also develop competency in nursing process implementation, evidence-based practice, patient education, quality assurance, and healthcare management.
Clinical Exposure
The programme provides extensive exposure in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, speciality units, and community health centres.
Students receive practical experience in:
Medical and Surgical Wards
Intensive Care Units (ICU)
Cardiology & Neurology Units
Burns and Orthopaedic Units
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Labour Room
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Paediatric Wards
Community Health Centres
Primary Health Centres
Mental Health Facilities
Nursing Education Departments
Nursing Administration
Research Activities
Health Promotion Programmes
This comprehensive clinical exposure enables graduates to confidently manage patients across all age groups and healthcare settings while functioning as competent professional nurses and healthcare leaders.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing programme have diverse career opportunities in healthcare, education, administration, and research.
Career options include:
Staff Nurse
Nursing Officer
Ward In-charge
Nursing Supervisor
Nurse Educator
Clinical Instructor
Community Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Infection Control Nurse
Critical Care Nurse
Operation Theatre Nurse
Emergency & Trauma Nurse
Nursing Administrator
Research Assistant
Quality Assurance Officer
Government Health Services
Armed Forces Medical Services
Corporate Hospitals
Teaching Institutions
Public Health Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Graduates are also eligible to pursue higher education such as M.Sc. Nursing, specialty certifications, and research programmes, opening pathways to advanced clinical practice, academic leadership, healthcare administration, and doctoral studies.