Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences - Post-revision Syllabus - M.Sc. Nursing (4304)

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Post-revision M.Sc. Nursing syllabus for the Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences (KIMSDU/KINS) with program code 4304, aligned to the National Health Policy 2002. The program addresses the shortage of nursing faculty and prepares nurses for superspecialty functions in tertiary care. It develops advanced nursing competence through nursing education, advance nursing practice, clinical specialities, nursing management, and nursing research, including dissertation and viva over a two-year duration.

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Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed To Be University Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences. Syllabus ................................................................... M. SC. Nursing KIMSDU. KINS. Program code: 4304 Post-revision Syllabus Philosophy National Health Policy(NHP) 2002 emphasizes the need to prepare nurses to function in superspecialty areas who are required in tertiary care institutions, entrusting some limited public health functions to nurses after providing adequate training, and increase the ratio of degree holding and diploma holding nurses. It is observed that there is an acute shortage of nursing faculty in under graduate and post graduate nursing programme in India Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed To Be University’s Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences believes that : Post Graduate programme is essential to prepare nurses to improve the quality of nursing education and practice in India. . Post graduate programme in nursing builds upon and extends competence acquired at the graduate levels, emphasizes application of relevant theories into nursing practice, education, administration and development of research skills. The programme prepares nurses for leadership position in nursing and health fields who can function as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, administrators and researchers in a wide variety of professional settings in meeting the National priorities and the changing needs of the society. This programme provides the basis for the post masteral programme in nursing. Further the programme encourages accountability and commitment to life long learning which fosters improvement of quality care. Aim The aim of the postgraduate program in nursing is to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional settings Objectives On Completion of the two year M.Sc Nursing programme, the graduate will be able to:- 1. Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science 2. Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing 3. Practice as a nurse specialist. 4. Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager. 5. Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the findings from health related research. 6. Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system. 7. Establish collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines 8. Demonstrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement Duration Duration of the course is 2 years for M.Sc. (N) Available Vacation Examination Gazetted holidays Total weeks available 40 hours per week Total hours for 2 years 52 weeks 4 weeks 2 weeks 3 weeks 43 weeks 1720 hours 3440 hours Course of Instruction Theory Practical (hrs) (hrs) | 1st year | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Nursing Education | 150 | | | 150 | | Advance Nursing Practice | | | 150 | 200 | | Nursing Research And Statistics | | 150 | | 100 | | *Clinical Speciality –I | 150 | | | 650 | | Total | 600 | 1100 | | --- | --- | --- | II nd Year | Nursing Management | 150 | 150 | | --- | --- | --- | | Nursing Research(Dissertation) | | 300 | | *Clinical Speciality-II | 150 | 950 | | Total | 300 | 1400 | Scheme of Examination | | Theory | | | Practical | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1st year | Hours | Internal | External | Hours | Internal | External | | Nursing education | 3 | 25 | 75 | | 50 | 50 | | Advance nursing practice | 3 | 25 | 75 | | | | | Nursing Research and
Statistics | 3 | 25** | 75* | | | | | Clinical speciality –I | 3 | 25 | 75 | | 100 | 100 | | Total | | 100 | 300 | | 150 | 150 | | | | | | | | | | II nd Year | | | | | | | | Nursing Management |

FAQs

What is the purpose of the post-revision M.Sc. Nursing program under code 4304?

It prepares graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, and administrators while improving the quality of nursing education and practice in India.

How long is the M.Sc. (N) program and what is the overall workload?

The course duration is two years. The syllabus indicates 43 weeks (1720 hours) and a total of 3440 hours across two years.

What subjects and learning components are included in the two-year course of instruction?

The curriculum includes nursing education, advance nursing practice, nursing research and statistics, clinical speciality-I and II, nursing management, and a dissertation with viva, with theory and practical hour allocations.

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