Nursing: Courses, Scope and Career propspects
Nursing is considered as one of the noble profession across the world. Lets discuss about the various courses and scope of nursing in India
2.4K Views|27 Followers|Posted 2015-09-23 12:03:24
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10 months ago
Nursing is a highly respected and rewarding profession that involves the provision of healthcare services to individuals, families, and communities. Nursing professionals play a vital role in promoting health, preventing illness, and providing care to those who are sick or injured. Courses:
Nursing
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Commented by
3 years ago
B.Sc. Nursing job opportunities in India are high since there is a need for nurses in both the private and public sectors, and the demand is extensive in the healthcare industry. Below is a list of areas where graduates of B.Sc. Nursing programs can find employment: Government Hospitals. Private Hos
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Commented by
3 years ago
Nursing itself is a noble profession but the condition of nurses in India is pathetic. I myself study in one of the topmost nursing government college of Indiai won't be addressing the name as I have to complete my course therestudents are treated as ward boysfor senior nursing officers bedding, cle
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Commented by
5 years ago
B.Sc in Nursing is a 4-year UG course in the medical section. Students should be passed class 12th from the stream of Science from a recognised institute or University. Students must have crossed at least 17 years and the Maximum age limit for the course is at 35 years to seek admissions. Candidates
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Commented by
5 years ago
A career in Nursing has a lot of scope and academic training opportunities. Universities also provide specific and specialised programs for students. Here are a few options for you to explore:-
-Practical Nursing
-General Nursing
-International Nursing
-Nursing Assisting
-Pre-health Sciences
-Criti
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Commented by
5 years ago
Need help? I had paid admission fee in a college named DPMI now I have some doubts that they surely gonna give me some placement or it is really affiliated by some kind of medical board of india or not.
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Commented by
5 years ago
For those interested in following the career path of a nurse, there is a wide range of Nursing courses available from training diplomas to full-fledged specialised degree programs. There are various subfields available in Nursing which aspirants can choose from. Take a look at the major types of Nur

Commented by
6 years ago
Now as hospital are increasing nurses also required as per demand so its a better option.

Commented by
7 years ago
Nursingis directly meant of curing. Nursing is one of the most soughtcareers by the womenin India. Nursing is very challenging, hardworking, popular, respectful and merciful occupation. It very much suits to the women. In India, KeralaandKarnatakahave produced the most numbers of nurses for our soci
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Commented by
7 years ago
Very true. It's a noble profession. Also very stress ful as you deal with life and death. It gives you immense satisfaction when you become an angel to the sick and dying. Job opportunities are plenty.

Commented by
7 years ago
Being a counselor worked with Nursing staff and students, I can share some points to ponder. As it was mentioned elsewhere, the availability of job is universal. In fact the veccancies are plenty. The payment is also quite good. Many Indian nurses work abroad and send their earnings to their familie
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Commented by
8 years ago
Talking about nursing, the school of nursing and research in Sharda University provides you excellent studying methodology and learning environment. Sharda University also provides Sharda Hospital for the training of its students. This makes Sharda University the best institute for nursing science.

Commented by
a year ago
Job prospects:
Nurses do not remain unemployed. They easily get jobs in private and government hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, old age homes, industries, sanatoriums and the armed forces. They can also seek employment in the Indian Red Cross Society, Indian Nursing Council, State Nursing Counc

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2015-09-23 13:04:27
Hi,
Nurses can work with government or private hospitals, old homes, armed forces, orphanages, industries, Indian Red Cross Society, State Nursing Councils, Indian Nursing Council and so many other endless possibilities exist today. On gaining enough experience one can freelance and work as a nurs
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Commented by
2015-09-23 12:27:06
Hey Everyone,
Some of the areas where nurses can seek employment are :
Clinics and Heath Departments
Defence Services
Hospitals
Industrial Houses and Factories
Nursing Science Schools
Railways and Public Sector Medical Departments
Training Institutes

Commented by
2015-09-23 12:23:24
Graduate Nursing programme (B.Sc. Nursing)
There are two types graduate nursing education in India. The 4-year basic course is for fresh entrants and the post basic course is for those who have already done the GNM course.
B.Sc. Nursing ( four years)
The entry qualification is senior higher secon

Commented by
2015-09-23 12:17:50
Hi All,
Scope of nursing abroad:
In recent years there has been a boom in nursing jobs abroad. Healthcare institutions in prosperous countries have found India as a new destination for recruiting well-trained English speaking nurses. Delhi, Bangalore and Kochi have emerged as the three main recrui

Commented by
2015-09-23 12:14:40
HI,
Listed below are some of the best colleges in India from where you can pursue different courses in nursing :
CMC Vellore: College of Nursing
RAK College of Nursing, Delhi
Department of Nursing: All India Institute of Medical sciences
Manipal College of Nursing
BM Birla Collge of Nursing Kolkot

Commented by
2015-09-23 12:09:07
Hi,
ANM and GNM are the most common courses in nursing:
Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM)
ANM is medical nursing course that focuses on the care of individual, families and communities. The duration of the course ranges from one to three years depending on the institution. The minimum education re
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