B.Sc. Nursing Programme

Semester Pattern – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik

Aims of the Undergraduate Nursing Programme

  • Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
  • Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice.
  • They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor and manager in a clinical / public health setting.

Programme Objectives

On completion of B.Sc. Nursing degree programme the graduates will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to the individuals, families and communities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of lifestyle and other factors which affect health of individuals and groups provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decision in all situations in order to provide quality care.
  • Utilize the latest trends and technologies in health care setting to deliver optimum care.
  • Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with national health policies and programmes.
  • Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
  • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health care team in order to promote healing with effective interaction.
  • Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/ community health settings.
  • Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
  • Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical / community health settings.
  • Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.

Semester-wise Curriculum

Semester 1
First Semester

Foundation & Basic Sciences

Semester 2
Second Semester

Nursing Foundations II & Informatics

Semester 3
Third Semester

Adult Health Nursing I

Semester 4
Fourth Semester

Adult Health Nursing II & Ethics

Semester 5
Fifth Semester

Child, Mental & Community I

Semester 6
Sixth Semester

Midwifery I & Management

Semester 7
Seventh Semester

Research & Midwifery II

Semester 8
Eighth Semester – Internship

Clinical Posting (22 weeks)

First Semester – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

Sr. No.SubjectTheory CreditTheory HrsLab CreditLab HrsClinical CreditClinical HrsTotal CreditTotal Hrs
1Communicative English240----240
2Applied Anatomy360----360
3Applied Physiology360----360
4Applied Sociology360----360
5Applied Psychology360----360
6Nursing Foundation-I Including First Aid module6120280216010360
7Self –study/ Co-Curricular-------80
Total20+2+2720

Second Semester – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

Sr. No.SubjectTheory CreditTheory HrsLab CreditLab HrsClinical CreditClinical HrsTotal CreditTotal Hrs
1Applied Biochemistry240----240
2Applied Nutrition and Dietetics360----360
3Nursing Foundation-II Including Health Assessment Module61203120432013560
4Health / Nursing Informatics and Technology240140--380
5Self –study/ Co-Curricular-------60
Total13+4+4800

Semester 3 – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

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Semester 4 – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

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Semester 5 – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

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Semester 6 – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

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Semester 7 – Syllabus & Credit Distribution

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Eighth Semester – Clinical Internship

22 Weeks – 1056 Hours

Sr. No. Area of Posting Duration
1Community Health Nursing4 weeks
2Adult Health Nursing6 weeks
3Child Health Nursing4 weeks
4Mental Health Nursing4 weeks
5Midwifery4 weeks
Total 22 Weeks (1056 hours)