Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)
Level - Postgraduate | 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, nurse consultants and nurse clinical practitioners in critical areas of tertiary care hospitals i.e. Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Operation Theatre, Emergency, Dialysis Unit etc.
Note: Monthly stipend will be paid to students as per norms of the University.
With this M.Sc. Nursing NPCC program, you will be able to:
- 1. Build clinical competencies & expertise to provide critical care encompassing diagnosis, complex monitoring, and therapies
- 2. Use pathophysiological, pharmacological, and theoretical principles to implement therapies and interventions
- 3. Stabilize and restore the patient's health and minimize or manage complications; Identify and treat critical conditions
- 4. Assist critically ill patients and their families with safe, quality, and cost-effective nursing care
- 5. Work across the continuum of critical care with other health care professionals
- 6. Act fast, even under pressure and deliver nursing care to patients in the acute settings including work in intensive care units (ICUs).
- 7. Commit to professional conduct, ethics and adhere to standard practice of nursing
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities are available in Super / Multi specialty hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, Public / Community Health Centers, Academia, Government, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Nursing Practitioner in Critical Care:
Duration: Two years (4 semesters)
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.
Fee Structure Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)
Scholarships & Fee Concession
Merit Scholarship
Up to 100% of Tuition Fees
Special Scholarship
Up to 100% of Tuition Fees for: Ward of Armed / Para Military / Police Force Personnel (Serving and Retd, Non-Commissioned Officer), Differently abled candidate, Transgender
Merit Cum Means Scholarship
Up to 50% of Tuition Fees
Fee Relaxation
25% Fee Concession for female candidate - B.Tech CSE & 26% Fee Relaxation for the students from Uttarakhand
Loan Facility
Interest free education loan
Free-Ship Scholarship
Free education to one candidate in each academic program of the University who is an orphan