M.Sc. in Nursing
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M.Sc. Nursing is a postgraduate degree, to which those who have successfully completed B.Sc. in nursing from a recognized institute can apply. The two-year program offers specialization in various branches of nursing, such as ambulatory care nursing, cardiac nursing, cardiac intervention nursing, critical care nursing, emergency nursing, pediatric nursing, and many more.
These are full-time courses, but individual institutes also offer a part-time course. So, if a working person wants to specialize in a particular stream of nursing, they can do so while still being on the job.
Courses in Nursing
There are many nursing colleges in India providing graduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. A Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate course in various areas of specialization like Critical Care Nursing, Cardio-Thoracic Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Operation Room Nursing, Oncology Nursing Dialysis Technology and Neonatal Nursing after graduation or post-graduation makes a nurse a more desirable candidate at healthcare establishments. These courses also offer them a better chance to get a job in other countries.
Courses that can be undertaken in Nursing
- BSc in Nursing- Graduation course in nursing is a basic course
- MSc in Nursing- Postgraduate course in nursing is a specialization in a specific stream
- Post Graduate Diploma Course- Gives in-depth knowledge about a particular stream of nursing
- Certificate Course- Specialization course
- MPhil in Nursing
- PhD in Nursing- Good for those who are want to go into research,
M.Sc. Nursing: The course includes nursing education and research, and provides knowledge about the various specializations that exist in Nursing. Employment Opportunities for a nurse are never going to decline, as the number of hospitals is increasing day by day and so is the need for nurses.
Eligibility criteria for MSc Nursing
- Candidates should have completed their B.Sc. degree from a recognized institute.
- . Some institutes have a minimum pass percentage.
- Many colleges and universities offer admission based on the performance in the entrance exam conducted by them.
Some of the best colleges to pursue MSc in Nursing
| Name of College |
Place |
|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
New Delhi |
| Indian Nursing Council |
New Delhi |
| Armed Forces Medical College |
Pune |
| Symbiosis International University |
Pune |
| Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research |
Kolkata |
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute |
Bangalore |
| Manipal College of Nursing |
Karnataka |
| Government Medical College |
Kozhikode |
| T.D. Medical College |
Kerala |
MSc Nursing Course Duration and Fees
The average course fees for the two-year degree program is around INR 1.5 Lakhs to INR 3.5 Lakhs, inclusive of all the facilities. The fee in government institutes is comparatively less.
| Institute |
Fees for the First Year |
|---|---|
| Rs. 1,305 |
|
| Rs. 38,865 |
|
| JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research |
Rs. 2,760 |
| IPGMER Kolkata - Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research |
Rs. 4,000 |
| Rs. 1,30,000 |
|
| Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu |
Rs. 71,470 |
| Rs. 36,230 |
|
| Manipal University (Manipal) |
Rs. 1,34,000 |
| SOA - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar |
Rs. 1,40,000 |
Syllabus of MSc. Nursing
| Subjects to be Studied |
|
|---|---|
| First Year |
Advanced nursing and allied subjects |
| Nursing education |
|
| Research and statistics |
|
| Clinical nursing I |
|
| Second Year |
Nursing management |
| Clinical nursing II |
|
| Practical (Clinical nursing, thesis viva, nursing education and management) |
Career Scope after MSc Nursing
A nurse with a Postgraduate degree in nursing has chances of getting jobs in multispeciality hospitals, private or government healthcare units, academic or research institutes, nursing homes, old-age homes, and armed forces. They have the opportunity to work as a nursing instructor, staff nurse, nurse assistant, or nursing supervisor.
A postgraduate in the field can expect to earn an average annual salary of around INR 1 Lakh to INR 2 Lakhs. With the increasing need for caregivers and nurses in hospitals, healthcare centres, in old age homes, hospice centres, private nurses at home, demand for nurses is on the rise., so placement opportunities are also very good.
With many new specialization streams coming up, there is a need for trained nurses who can specialise in these new branches and can even impart the knowledge to other students. There is a perpetual shortage of trained nurses in India and abroad. In particular, Indian nurses are always in high demand in other countries because of their diligence and a loving and empathetic nature.
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Popular M.Sc. in Nursing Specializations in India
Popular Specializations
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing
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- Community Medicine Nursing
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- Medical Surgical Nursing
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- Paediatric Nursing
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- Psychiatric Nursing
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- Neuro Science & Mental Health Nursing
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- Neonatal, Infant & Newborn Nursing
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- Critical Care Nursing
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- Nephrological Nursing
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- Oncological Nursing
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