Himalayan College of Nursing Program
August 18, 2025 2025-09-08 12:44Himalayan College of Nursing Program
Himalayan College of Nursing
Programmes
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Nursing
Programme Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 Years | 8 Semesters
Overview
This program prepares students to be expert clinical nurses at the bedside in addition to initial preparation in nursing education and nursing administration. The curriculum includes training in a broad spectrum of scientific, critical-thinking, humanistic, communication, and leadership skills. These abilities are essential for today's professional nursing where nurses are expected to perform as skilled provider, manager and coordinator of care.The program also enables the student to assume leadership roles in nursing clinical practice, administration, teaching and research. With B.Sc. Nursing programmes, you will be able to:
- Develop deep understanding of the nursing concepts, principles, and techniques.
- Acquire skills to evaluate health status, identify the nursing needs, plan and execute commensurate nursing care
- Build scientific, humanistic, and critical-thinking as well as communication and leadership skills.
- Build competencies to provide preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
- Become expert clinical nurses at the bedside.
- Assume leadership roles in nursing education, administration, and nursing services.
- Develop good interpersonal skills and work together with other health care members in reaching health objectives.
- Carry out research and significantly contribute in improving the quality of nursing care.
- Commit to professional conduct, ethics and adhere to standard practice of nursing.
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, various health facilities, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.
Eligibility
The candidate must have passed the 10+2, i.e. C.B.S.E. / I.S.C. / Intermediate Board examination or its equivalent, after a period of 12 years of study, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually from a recognized Board and must have obtained a minimum of exact 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
For SC/ST/OBC-Â A minimum of exact 40% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.
Age:Â The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of the admission year.
Duration:Â 4 Years | 8 Semesters
Number of seats:Â 250
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Post Basic Bachelor of Science (P.B.B.Sc.) Nursing
Programme Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 Years
Overview
We recognize that nurses must continue to be challenged educationally & clinically in order to meet the rigors of a highly complex and diverse profession. This course enables working nurses with a diploma in nursing to complete a graduation in nursing. The course enables GNM nurses to advance their education, improve nursing skills and equip themselves for larger and more fulfilling roles in their profession. With P.B.B.Sc. Nursing programmes , you will be able to:
- Distinguish the need for continuous learning for personal and professional growth.
- Improve understanding of the nursing concepts, principles, and techniques to be an expert clinical nurses at the bedside.
- Build competencies in providing preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
- Become expert clinical nurses at the bedside.
- Assume leadership roles in nursing education, administration, and nursing services.
- Develop good interpersonal skills and work together with the other health care members in reaching health objectives.
- Carry out research and significantly contribute in improving the quality of nursing care.
- Commit to professional conduct, ethics and adhere to standard practice of nursing.
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, various health facilities, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.
Eligibility
The candidate must have passed in GNM from an institution, which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council, with 50% aggregate marks and should be registered in Parent Nursing Council.
Duration:Â 2 Years
Number of seats:Â 40
Post Graduate Degree Programs Master of Science (M.Sc.) Nursing
Programme Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 Years
Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) is considered to be an advanced degree that focuses on various specialty areas, and is a pre-requisite for doctoral-level nursing education. M.Sc. in Nursing will equip B.Sc. Nurses and Post Basic B.Sc. Nurses to become advanced clinicians, evidence-based researchers, skilled administrators, and creative teachers, using innovative methodologies in nursing education, nursing practice and nursing research. The program helps students to build their specialization across nursing areas viz. child health nursing, community health nursing, medical surgical nursing, mental health nursing and obstetric & gynaecological nursing.
Specialization
- Child Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
Child Health Nursing
- Develop expertise and in-depth understanding of Paediatric Nursing.
- Apply the concepts of growth & development in providing care to the paediatric clients
- Identify sick new-borns in all settings and make appropriate referrals.
- Recognize & manage emergencies in neonates and incorporate evidence based nursing practice
- Develop skills as neonatal & paediatric nurse specialist, paediatric nursing educator, manager and researcher.
- Identify the areas of research in the field of paediatric and neonatal nursing.
Community Health Nursing
- Develop comprehensive understanding and expertise in the field of Community Health Nursing.
- Put in practice the concepts of preventive, promotive, curative & rehabilitative aspects of health while providing care to the people
- Recognize & participate in the management of emergencies, epidemics & disasters.
- Participate in planning, implementation & evaluation of various national health and family welfare programs at local, state and national level, etc.
- Appreciate holistic life style of individual, families, groups and develop skills to function as community health nursing specialist/practitioner.
- Function as an educationalist, manager and researcher in the field of community health and community health nursing facilities
Medical Surgical Nursing
- Build expertise and in depth knowledge in Medical Surgical Nursing in the areas, such as Cardiology, Critical Care Nursing, Oncology and Neurology etc.
- Identify different treatment modalities available for patients admitted with various ailments.
- Perform physical and psychosocial assessment of patients with various Medical-Surgical conditions
- Participate in nursing management of patients with various disease conditions.
- Become a specialized Medical-Surgical nurse in Cardiology, Critical Care Unit, Oncology and Neurology etc.
- Become a specialized teacher, administrator and researcher in the field of Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Mental Health Nursing
- Build proficiency in Psychiatric Nursing.
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the trends and issues in the field of psychiatrics & psychiatric nursing.
- Develop understanding of the concepts of psychobiology in mental disorders and its implications for psychiatric nursing
- Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills in all interactions, promote self-esteem of clients, others and self, etc.
- Further advance expertise through research and/or build careers in education / healthcare industry etc.
Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
- Build expertise in Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing and function as an independent midwifery practitioner.
- Understand the concepts of biophysical, psychological & spiritual aspects of normal pregnancy, labor and puerperium.
- Identify and analyze the deviations from normal birth process & refer appropriately.
- Counsel adolescents, women and families on issues pertaining to pregnancy, child birth & lactation, etc.
- Become educator, manager and researcher in the field of Obstetric and Gynaecological nursing
With M.Sc. Nursing program, you will be able to:
- Enhance proficiency in nursing concept, theories and principles of nursing science.
- Develop advance competence and expertise in health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, interventions, evaluation and implementation of requisite nursing care.
- Practice safe, quality and cost-effective health care.
- Conduct nursing research, interpret and utilize the findings for improving client health outcomes.
- Build leadership skills and be an effective nurse educator, nurse specialist and nurse manager.
- Identify the need for continuous learning for personal and professional growth.
- Develop good interpersonal skills and work together with the other health care members in reaching health objectives.
- Carry out research and significantly contribute in improving the quality of nursing care.
- Commit to professional conduct, ethics and adhere to standard practice of nursing.
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing colleges, various health facilities, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.
Eligibility
The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council, possess B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree (Regular or from recognized IGNOU centres) with minimum of 55% aggregate marks from an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council and minimum one year work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing or prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in clinical / public health / teaching from an INC recognized institution(s).
Duration: 2 Years
Number of seats: 25
Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care - Post Graduate Residency Program
Programme Level
Undergraduate
Duration
2 Years
Overview
The program is a post graduate residency with main focus on Competency based training. The curriculum consists of theory with core courses, advanced practice courses and clinical courses, and clinical practicum which is a major component. This program prepares registered B.Sc. & Post Basic B.Sc. nurses for advanced practice roles as nurse managers, nurse educators and nurse practitioners in critical areas of tertiary care hospitals i.e. Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Emergency, etc. With NPCC programme, you will be able to:
- Build clinical competencies & expertise to provide critical care encompassing diagnosis, complex monitoring, and therapies
- Use pathophysiological, pharmacological, and theoretical principles to implement therapies and interventions
- Stabilize and restore the patient's health and minimize or manage complications; Identify and treat critical conditions
- Assist critically ill patients and their families with safe, quality, and cost-effective nursing care
- Work across the continuum of critical care with other health care professionals
- Act fast, even under pressure and deliver nursing care to patients in the acute settings including work in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Commit to professional conduct, ethics and adhere to standard practice of nursing
Note: Monthly stipend will be paid to students as per norms of the University.
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Academia, various health facilities, Government hospitals, etc.
Eligibility
Candidate should possess a B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree with 55% aggregate marks & must be a registered nurse with a minimum of one year clinical experience, preferably in any critical care setting prior to enrollment. Selection will be based on merit of Entrance Examination & Interview.
Fellowship Programme in Cardiac Care Nursing
Programme Level
1 Year Certificate Program
Duration
2 Years
Overview
Fellowship Program of Nursing in Cardiac Care is one year residency program run under Swami Rama Himalayan University with main focus on competency-based training for the nurses in caring of patients suffering with cardiac conditions and enabling prevention and promotion of health. The Cardiac Nurse plays a vital role in providing quality care to cardiac patients and handling various conditions and problems regarding cardiac diseases. The Fellowship Program of Nursing in Cardiac Care will trains nurses to develop skills, critical thinking and decision making abilities through direct observation of patient care and exposure to cardiovascular nursing responsibilities that will strongly help them to be a competent cardiac nurse hence add to improvement in quality of cardiac care. At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Apply nursing process in providing comprehensive care to patients with cardiac disorders and emergencies.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in providing care to normal as well as high risk cardiac conditions as well as cardiac emergencies.
- Provide pre and post-operative nursing care to adult with cardiac surgery and to clients with cardiac emergencies.
- Plan the dietary regimen of patients with cardiac disorders.
- Develop skills in administration of various drugs used in cardiac disorders including nursing responsibilities.
- Assisting patient and family to cope with emotional and spiritual distress, and grief.
- Practice the policy and Protocols in prevention of Infection in CCU
- Follow guidelines of usage and maintenance of special equipment used in Cardiac care unit.
- Discuss about end of life care of patients with cardiac disorders.
Eligibility
- Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in cardiac unit.
- Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in cardiac unit.
Number of seats: 10
Fellowship Programme in Critical Care Nursing
Programme Level
1 Year Certificate Program
Duration
2 Years
Overview
Fellowship Program in critical care (Nursing) is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of nurses for providing quality care to critically sick patients. This course will enable the nurses to build capabilities and competencies required for specific treatment plans of caring for critical illnesses including personalized care planning, health education and follow-up. The aim is to make nurses skillful in the specialized area of critical care. Interested nurses can enhance their skills and knowledge by this course and make a career in critical units. At the end of the programme the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialized and advanced practice skills in providing care to critically sick patients.
- Apply nursing process in providing care to critically sick patients.
- Identify the difference between normal and adverse condition of critically sick patients and able to manage and prevent life threatening complications.
- Demonstrate skills in handling various gadgets used for the treatment of critically sick patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members and health team members.
- Perform basic and advance cardiac life support.
- Contribute effectively as a health team member.
- Practice infection control and patient safety protocols.
- Educate and counsel patients and family members.
Eligibility
- Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in ICU.
- Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in ICU.
Number of seats: 10
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Fellowship Programme in Neonatology Nursing
Programme Level
1 Year Certificate Program
Duration
2 Years
Overview
Fellowship Program in Neonatology (Nursing) is one year residency program run under Swami Rama Himalayan University with main focus on competency based training, specially designed for the nurses in caring of new-borns suffering with critical illness and enabling prevention and promotion of health. Neonatal Nurse plays a vital role in providing quality care to new-borns and handling various conditions and problems regarding new-born care. The Fellowship Program in Neonatology (Nursing) trains nurses to develop skills, critical thinking and decision making abilities in providing competent neonatal care to babies who have a variety of conditions or problems soon after birth. At the end of the programme, the neonatal nurse will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills in providing essential new-born Care
- Apply nursing process in caring of common neonatal problems/disorders which requires hospitalization
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in providing care to normal as well as high risk & sick neonates
- Communicate and educate parents and family members of neonates regarding care of new-born.
- Understand the maintenance of special equipment used in Neonatal Intensive care Unit
- Conduct Neonatal Transport as a part Neonatal Transport TeamÂ
Eligibility
- Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in NICU.
- Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in NICU.
Number of seats: 10
Fellowship Programme in Oncology Nursing
Programme Level
1 Year Certificate Program
Duration
2 Years
Overview
Fellowship Program in oncology nursing is one year residency program with main focus on competency based training, specially designed to prepare nurses with specialized knowledge, skills and attitude in providing nursing care to patients diagnosed with cancer. At the end of the programme, the oncology nurse will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialized practice skills in providing care to patients receiving different treatment regimens for cancer such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
- Understand principles of cancer prevention and early detection.
- Identify, evaluate and use the best current evidence in cancer care and treatment.
- Apply nursing process in caring for patients with various types of cancer
- Explain the principles of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, surgery in treatment of cancer patients.
- Demonstrate skill in managing patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Identify treatment related adverse effects and emergencies and manage them effectively.
- Demonstrate skill in administering and maintenance of chemotherapy.
- Provide palliative care to patients with emphasis to end of life care promoting comfort and dignity respecting individual cultural and spiritual needs and differences.
- Demonstrate skill in communicating with patients, families and professional colleagues in rendering care for better outcome of patients.
- Educate and counsel patients and families to participate effectively in treatment and care to enhance their coping abilities.
Eligibility
- Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in hospital.
- Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in hospital.
Number of seats: 10
