Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing - Kathmandu University

B.Sc Nursing program aims to prepare competent B.Sc. nurses to function independently in multidisciplinary health fields, to provide care to the needy people of the community regarding the preventive and rehabilitative aspects of health.

The graduates will be functioning in healing institutions as well as in education, research, and administration fields.

Aim of the Program:

B.SC. Nursing program aims to prepare competent Bachelor of Science nurse graduate to function independently or in collaboration with multidisciplinary health team members in the care of individual, family, group, and community regarding preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of health.

Graduates function on the basis of the human healing process, holistic approach, and PHC perspective in nursing practice, education, administration and research.

Objective:
On completion of the course the graduates will be able to:

• Work competently and collaboratively as a team member in different types of health organizations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and health team members.
• Participate in different health care settings providing competent nursing care to the individual, family, and community.
• Provide guidance and supervision for staff, students, and other members of the health team in the working environment.
• Utilize the scientific principles, knowledge, and skill in planning nursing care as a team leader.
• Identify the learning needs of staff, students, and also the client, family, and community, demonstrate the teaching skills accordingly in formal and informal settings.
• Conduct and participates in research activities for the development of the nursing profession as well as individual development.

Provisions for Admission Process

1. In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percent marks should be obtained

2. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers

Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.

1. Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent

2. Copy of Citizenship / Passport

3. Admit card of the Entrance Examination

4. Documents submitted for reservation

5. Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions

*Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.

Provisions for Scholarships

As per Rule 20 of the National Medical Education Rules, 2077, out of the total scholarship seats to be awarded to the Government of Nepal at the undergraduate level, 55 percent of the seats will be distributed through open competition and 45 percent of the seats will be distributed on the basis of the following:

Examination Format:

Question Type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
Option:Four Options (A,B, C,D)
Number of Questions: 200
Full marks:200
Cognitive Ratio:Recall:Understanding:Application-30:50:20
Duration: 3 hours

Weightage

Fee Structure of 2014 Batch for B.Sc Nursing at KUSMS Dhulikhel:

1. At Admission: NRs. 3,17,000/-

2. Beginning of 2nd Year: NRs. 1,78,800/-

3. Beginning of 3rd Year: NRs. 1,80,400/-

4. Beginning of 4th Year: NRs. 1,82,900/-

5. Total Fee: NRs. 8,59,100/-

Hostel Fee: NRs. 2,000 per month (Only residential)

b. Affiliated Colleges: Candidates should contact the concerned colleges for Tuition and other fees.

• Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or CGPA 2.4 OR
• Secured the Percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading system OR
• Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology With Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board AND
• Secured at least 50% aggregate in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for equivalence AND
• Registered in Nepal Health Professional council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Councils per related educational program.

The Curriculum of B.Sc Nursing