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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can see a general outline of the salary range for Post Basic BSc Nursing nurses in India -
Starting Salary: INR 3 LPA to INR 5 LPA
Experience: INR 5 LPA - INR 8 LPA
Candidates should also know that salary can be different according to location, company anda also job type.
Hope this helped your query! All the best!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Both Anesthesia and Nursing are essential components of the healthcare system and offer rewarding career paths. The choice between the two depends on personal interests, desired level of involvement in patient care, and preferences regarding medical versus holistic patient management.
Anesthesia is centered on pain management and ensuring patient comfort during surgical procedures. Anesthesiologists or anesthesia practitioners play a crucial role in administering anesthesia, monitoring patients during surgery, and managing their recovery in the postoperative period.
Nursing involves providing holistic care to patients, including as
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A Physical Assistant' is confused with a nurse practitioner. They perform the same function, their training and specialisation options are vastly different. A Physical Assistant receives general medicine training and is educated in a disease-centred curriculum approach similar to that of a medical student. They can also specialise in a variety of fields after receiving their degree.
Nurse practitioners are trained in advanced nursing roles using a patient-centred education and practice model. Before beginning their graduate programme, they usually choose a primary speciality and work with those specific patients.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, please refer below for the top Nursing colleges in India according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Medical category:
College Name | NIRF 2022 | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | 3 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
6 | 5 | 5 | |
7 | 7 | 6 | |
5 | 8 | 7 | |
8 | 6 | 8 | |
10 | 9 | 9 | |
12 | 11 | 10 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, AIIMS Delhi is the top ranked Nursing colleges in Delhi NCR according to NIRF 2025 under the Medical category. Candidates can see the table below for the other top colleges with NIRF ranking over the past three years -
| College Name | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi Ranking | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College Ranking | 14 | 17 | 22 |
| MAMC Ranking | 32 | 24 | 26 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College Ranking | 31 | 29 | 32 |
| ILBS Delhi Ranking | 23 | 34 | 28 |
| Jamia Hamdard Ranking | 29 | 37 | 40 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Optometrists focus on vision care, eye health, and the prescription of corrective lenses. They diagnose and treat visual problems and eye diseases.
On the other hand, BSc Nursing graduates are involved in direct patient care, providing a wide range of healthcare services, including administering medications, assisting in surgeries, and coordinating patient care.
Candidates can check the table below to know the comparison between the two courses.
Particulars | Optometry | BSc Nursing |
Course Level | UG and PG | UG |
Course Duration | 2-4 years | 4 years |
Course Fees | INR 10,200 - INR 5 Lakh | INR 8,500 to INR 1.3 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | CUET, TJEE, KCET, GUJCET, GITAM GAT, and IUET | KCET, NEET, CUET, AIIMS Paramedical, IPU CET, BVP CET, AIIMS Nursing, PGIMER Nursing, etc. |
Popular Colleges | GMCH Chandigarh, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, University of Hyderabad, Thiruvalluvar University, etc. | JIPMER Puducherry, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, NIMS Nursing College, Armed Forces Medical College, etc. |
Job Profiles | Optometrist, Senior Optometrist, Optometry Researcher, Ophthalmologist, etc. | Executive Administrative Assistant, 4 Staff Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician, Manager Trainee, Medical Coder, Operations Manager |
Average Annual Salary | INR 3 LPA - INR 4.4 LPA | Up to INR 5.1 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Lenskart Solutions, Titan Company, Titan Eye Plus, Optum, First Student, Reliance Industries | Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Fortis Healthcare, Medanta Medicity, Columbia Asia Hospital, Wockhardt Hospitals, Global Hospitals, Max Hospital, Manipal Hospital, etc. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The choice between OT Technician course and Critical Care Technology depends on your interests, career goals, and the type of healthcare environment you find most appealing.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars | Operation Theatre Technology | Critical Care Technology |
|---|---|---|
Focus | OTT professionals, also known as surgical technologists, work in operating rooms alongside surgeons. They assist in preparing the operating room, ensuring sterility, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and maintaining surgical equipment. | Critical Care Technologists are involved in the care of patients in critical conditions, often working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) or Critical Care Units (CCUs). They monitor patients, operate life-support equipment, and assist healthcare teams in providing care to critically ill individuals. |
Skills | OTTs need to be detail-oriented, have a good understanding of surgical procedures, and be skilled in maintaining a sterile environment. | Critical Care Technologists need strong monitoring and assessment skills, as well as the ability to respond quickly to changes in a patient's condition. |
Career Opportunities | Graduates in OTT can find employment in hospitals, surgical centres, and clinics, working closely with surgical teams. | Graduates in Critical Care Technology can work in hospitals, particularly in critical care units, emergency departments, or trauma centres. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
BSc Nursing salary can be INR 3.4 LPA but after BSc OTT salary is around INR 3 LPA.
It can be different based on location, experience and company.
Hope this helped in solving your doubt! All the best!
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a year ago
Scholar-Level 18
You cannnot get direct admission for B.Sc Nursing at Gian Sagar Medical College. The admission to B.Sc Nursing course will be made as per the Punjab government notification and guidelines of Baba Farid University of health sciences.
The eligibility criteria is given below.
10+2 with PCB and English and must obtained a minimum 45% in PCB taken together.
So you have to appear in PPMET 2024 for B.Sc Nursing admission for government seats. Otherwise go with 50% seats for management quota. But you still needs to appear in PPMET exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Hi, NIMHANS Bangalore emerged to be as the top ranked Nursing colleges in Bangalore. Candidates can see the table below for the top Nursing colleges in Bangalore with NIRF ranking 2025:
| College Name | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore Ranking | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| St. John's Medical College Ranking | 19 | 28 | 30 |
| M. S. Ramaiah Medical College Ranking | 43 | 46 | 50 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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