Nursing can be said as the art of caring for the ill people with knowledge of health care. This is one of the noblest jobs ever in the world. It is an important ingredient in any form of medical care system. No health care facilities can imagine the absence of the services provided by a nurse. They are like the second-in-command in hospitals or health care centers because they take over the charge of doctor’s course action in the absence of the doctors.

Besides working in hospitals, dispensaries, health care centers they also contribute their services in sick patients’ home and even in old age homes. They have numerous opportunities in abroad also, since there is scarcity of dedicated nurses to look after the sick people in foreign countries. The skilled and talented nurses with diverse specializations are always welcomed in the health care organizations all over the world.

B.Sc nursing is the undergraduate level programme which is offered by different universities in India. The course focuses on imparting the students with many theory subjects of medicine as well as the practical training needed in this field of work. After completing the B.Sc nursing, graduates can either search for jobs in any health care centers or can go for the advance studies.

Higher Studies Options after B.Sc Nursing

The B.Sc nursing graduates can opt for higher studies after successfully finishing their graduation. The options for them are

• M.Sc. Nursing
• M.Sc. Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
• M.Sc. Paediatric Nursing
• M.Sc. Psychatric Nursing
• M.Sc. Nursing Post Basic Course
• M.Phil. Nursing
• P.B.B.Sc. Nursing
• Ph.D. Nursing

Job Opportunities for B.Sc Nursing Graduates

The B.Sc nursing graduates have many career opportunities also. They can look out for jobs in various health related areas such as

• Clinics and Heath Departments
• Hospitals
• Industrial houses and factories
• Military
• Nursing homes
• Orphanages and old age homes
• Railways and public sector medical departments
• Schools
• Training Institutes as educators

The pay packages for the B.Sc nurses are usually good in the industries. However it may depend on the level of superiority and hospitals in which they are working. Nurses working in government hospitals can expect from Rs.6500/- to Rs.10, 000/- per month. In addition to this various perks will also be added and the nurses working in private or military hospitals can expect a slightly higher remuneration compared to the government hospitals. This will reach up to Rs.12, 000/- per month. Most of the nurses are paid on daily basis.

Short Term Courses for Nursing Graduates

Apart from the master’s degree courses in nursing, candidates can also opt for the short term courses.

• Certificate course in Ayurveda Nursing
• Certificate in Care Waste Management (CHCWM)
• Certificate in Home Nursing
• Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC)
• Certificates in Primary Nursing Management (CPNM)

These certificate courses in nursing will offer the students an added advantage in there career.