M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing 

at Naraina Nursing College, Kanpur

There are various forms of nursing, and if you want to become a Nurse in one of the many sectors, you will need particular certifications, some of which you may earn by studying a variety of vital subjects. The following are examples:

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Applied Science

• Health and Social Care

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Physical Education

Certain medical fields provide a better balance between professional and personal life.

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Yes, Psychiatric Nurses are in high demand. Because of the strong demand for this job profile, psychiatric nurses get to earn really competitive pay in the industry nowadays. They also get provided with the perks of health insurance, dental care, and eye care in many situations.

The salary package of a job role generally depends on the employer, the employee's work experience, expertise, job location, and other factors. However, in the Psychiatric Nursing field, an MSc postgraduate can get a good salary package as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a healthcare facility.

In India, the average salary of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is INR 9.8 LPA, but can vary depending on your expertise or the employer. Hope you got your answer :)