Milestones
1994 Establishment of the College of Nursing
affiliated to Mangalore University.
Admission of first group of 30 B.Sc. Nursing
students
1996 Enhancement of intake of admission from
30 to 50
1997 Affiliation to Rajiv Gandhi university
of Health Sciences, Bangalore
1998 Graduation of first batch of B.Sc graduates
Recognition by Karnataka Nursing Council
Recognition by Indian Nursing Council
Establishment of alumnus unit
2002 State level best teacher award Gold Medal
to Ms. Annamma
Enhancement of intake of admission from 50
to 60
2003 Achievement of First Rank in B.Sc.Nursing
under RGUHS
2005 First state level workshop on Emergency
Nursing
The
Profession
Attainment of optimum health is the desire of
every individual. Health of the people is an
index of the level of development of the country.
The achievement of the country in preventing
disease and promoting health depends upon the
contribution of all member of health particularly
that of nurses.
KPBNI College of Nursing was established in
the year 1994 with an aim to prepare nurses
competent in providing comprehensive nursing
care based on scientific principles, to meet
the needs of ever expanding health services
of the country.
The faculty of KPBNI, College of Nursing believes
that each individual is unique human being with
ability for overall development of cultural,
intellectual, psycho-social and spiritual aspects.
Every living being has the right for comfortable
life and maintenance of good health, as it is
an index of the level of development of the
country.
Objectives:
The overall objectives are:
1. To offer professional training of high quality.
2. To provide excellent curricular and co-curricular
facilities and learning resources.
3. To offer an environment which promotes all-round
development of the student, so as to create a
competent, caring nurse and responsible citizen.
Motto:
Believe and succeed
Clinical
facilities
The clinical facilities for the students
enrolled in KPBNI College of Nursing are provided
in the affiliated institutions:
1. Vijaya group of Hospitals, namely
(a) Vijaya Clinic Maternity and Surgical Nursing
Home, Kadri, Mangalore.
(b) Vijaya Clinic General Hospital, Near Bunts
hostel, Mangalore.
2. Government Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore.
3. Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangalore.
4. Rural areas of Ullal Panchayat
5. External areas of Practice.
Fr. Mullers Hospital, Mangalore.
United Hospital, Kasaragod
Other institutions
Course
Of Study
The course of study leading to Bachelor of Nursing
(Basic) degree comprises of 4 academic years.
A candidate shall undergo the course of instruction
in the following subjects.
I YEAR B.SC. NURSING
1. English
2. Kannada
3. Sociology
4. Anatomy
5. Physiology including Biochemistry
6. Basic Principles and Practice of Nursing
7. General Psychology & Educational Psychology
9. Microbiology
10. Introduction to Community Health
Practical
1. Basic Principles & Practice of Nursing
II YEAR B.Sc. NURSING
1. Pharmacology
2. Medical & Surgical Nursing -I
3. Community Health Nursing-I
4. Growth and Development including Nutrition
5. Statistics & Introduction to Nursing Research
Practical
1. Medical & Surgical Nursing -I
2. Community Health Nursing-I
III YEAR B.Sc. NURSING
1. Midwifery including Maternity & Gynaecological
Nursing-I
2. Medical & Surgical Nursing-II
3. Child Health Nursing
4. Mental Health Nursing
5. Nursing Education
Practical
1. Medical & Surgical Nursing-II
2. Midwifery including Maternity & Gynaecological
Nursing-I
3. Child Health Nursing
IV YEAR B.Sc. NURSING
1. Midwifery including Maternity & Gynaecological
Nursing-II
2. Community Health Nursing-II
3. Nursing Administration
4. Trends & Issues in Nursing
5. Indian Constitution
6. Electives*
i. - Yoga
ii. - Appreciation of fine arts
iii. - Computer Science
P.S.: *Any one out of these three to
be taken as an elective subject
Practical
1. Midwifery including Maternity & Gynaecological
Nursing-II
2. Community Health Nursing-II
College
of Nursing Departments
1. Medical-Surgical
Nursing :
This Department deals with Nursing
care of patients with most prevalent Medical Surgical
conditions, includes principles of Nursing Care
derived from Patho-physiology of diseases, assessment
of needs of patient with complex medical surgical
condition in various clinical settings. Emphasis
is on the problem solving approach to patients
care during various phases of illness and physiological
mechanism by which alteration occurs.
2. Child Health
Nursing :
Assist the student in identification
and applying nursing principles specific to the
area of children. This identification of principles
and the nursing responsibilities are purposefully
selective so that uniqueness of nursing of children,
in health and illness, may be brought into focus.
3. Mental Health
Nursing :
This department introduces the
basic principles and concepts of Mental Health
Nursing. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic interventions
with individuals, families and groups. Focus is
on mal-adoptive behaviour and crisis situation.
4. Obstetric and
Gynaecologic Nursing Department :
The faculty of this department
aims to increase the knowledge and skill of students
in identifying the high risk factors associated
with pregnancy, labour and puerperium and to administer
comprehensive nursing care to the mothers throughout
the maternity cycle.
5. Community Health
Nursing Department :
This department is intended
to give a broader understanding of managerial
aspects of community health nursing practice with
emphasis on planning, organising, implementing
and evaluation of community health programme.
Other
Activities
1.Continuing Nursing
Education
College has ongoing continuing nursing programmes
to update knowledge related to Trends & Issues
in Nursing for the Faculty of College of Nursing,
School of Nursing & Nursing Staff of Kadri
& Bunts Vijaya Clinic.
2.Student Nurses
Association (SNA)
All the students of the course
being the members of Student Nurses Association
(SNA) will be given opportunity for their all
round development through extra-curricular activities.
3.Research
Research is an integral part
of the curriculum. Students undertake project
work under the guidance of staff funded by the
college in collaboration with the university .
Merits
and Scholarships
Students are given due recognition
for their outstanding performance in the academic
field. The best outgoing student is awarded with
a Gold Medal every year at the graduation ceremony.
Guidelines
for Admission
Candidates must ensure that
they fulfill all prescribed eligibility requirements
of age, qualification and study period as requirements.
All admissions are subject to verification of
authenticity of factors from original certificates
/ documents of the candidates. The decision of
the university regarding eligibility of any applicant
shall be final. If a candidate is found to have
not fulfilled the eligibility criteria in all
respects she will not be considered for admission
irrespective of her securing any rank whatsoever.
Admissions
for B.Sc.Nursing basic course is made under the
following categories.
NRI Category : Candidates can
apply under the quota of seats reserved for them.
General Category : admissions
made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination,
entrance test and interview.
Government Category : Reserved
for the candidates allotted purely on Govt.basis.
B.Sc.Nursing
(Basic)
Objective: To prepare for beginning
level positions in community and institutional
nursing service and to have the foundation for
continuing professional development and for post
graduate study in nursing.
Number of seats : 60
Duration : The duration of the
course is for 4 years. Examinations are held annually.
Eligibility for admission :
Age Limit: 17 - 35 years.
Date of birth as recorded in the 10th standard
certificate / birth certificate will be taken
as authentic. No changes in the date of birth
will be made once the candidate is enrolled for
the course.
Academic qualifications:
The minimum qualification required for admission
is a pass in Higher Secondary Examination or the
Indian School certificate Examination which is
equivalent to 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination
after a period of 12 years of study recognized
by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
The last two years of such study comprising Physics,
Chemistry and Biology is essential.
Percentage of Marks:
The candidate must have passed in the subject
of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and
must have obtained not less than 45% marks in
Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying
examination.
Marital Status: candidates married
or unmarried are eligible to apply.
NOTE : The candidates who are
appearing in the final qualifying examination
may also apply, but they are not eligible for
admission if they do not pass the qualifying examination
with required percentage of marks.
Method of Selection:
The completed application form should be sent
to the Admission Officer, Administrative office
along with the following duly attested certificates.
1. PUC / PDC mark card/ certificates of qualifying
Exam 10+2 or equivalent.( 4 copies )
2. Proof of date of birth (4 copies )
3. Passport size photos. (8 copies )
4. Stamp size photos. (8 copies)
5. Conduct Certificates from two reputed persons.(
4 copies)
6. Medical Fitness Certificate from any one registered
medical practitioner.
7. Eligibility Certificate (4 copies)
8. Migration Certificate (4 copies)
After scrutinizing the application
received from the candidates, eligible candidates
will be called for an interview. The candidate
is required to produce the original certificates
at the time of interview.
The right of selection is ultimately with the
management. No candidate will be admitted to the
course unless she is found physically fit to undergo
the training. Selected candidates will be admitted
on payment of prescribed fees within the stipulated
time.
Fee Structure:
The fee structure is found attached to this prospectus
or it may be received from the admission officer.
The fee is determined on the basis of the recommendations
of management/ Govt, which is subject to change
from time to time. Candidate will be notified
about the fee structure at the time of admission.
In the event of special training for students
in other institutions, the cost involved for such
training will have to be borne by the students.
Incase of withdrawal / cancellation of seat or
the candidates not joining the course after the
payment of fees, the refund of fee will be made
as per the refund rules of the management.
WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE COLLEGE:
If any student decides to withdraw
voluntarily from the college at any time before
completing the course she should pay a penalty
amount to the college, i.e., equivalent to the
remainder of the course fees at that time.
Students will not be relieved
during the training or during the period of compulsory
service. However, the college reserves the right
to terminate a candidate whose work or conduct
is not found satisfactory or for any other cause
during the period of training or service which
is detrimental to the institute.
UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS
Attendance, Progress
and Conduct
Each student must have a certificate of satisfactory
attendance, progress and conduct from the Principal
of the college of Nursing to be eligible for appearing
the University examinations.
A minimum of 80 percent attendance
is required in theory in each subject and 100
percent in practical.
Internal Assessment
There shall be an internal assessment which follows
broadly the principles enunciated by the university
in each subject for which 20 percent of the marks
are set apart and these will be added to the final
marks in the university examinations. There shall
be a minimum of two assignments and three periodical
tests in every subject each year to assess the
progress of the candidates.
Declaration
of Results
CRITERIA FOR PASS :-
a) Main Subjects
A candidate is declared to have passed the examination
in a subject, if she secures 50% of the marks
in theory and 50% in practical separately. For
a pass in theory, a candidate has to secure a
minimum of 40% marks in the university conducted
written examination, and 50% aggregate i.e. marks
scored in the university conducted written examination
and internal assessment (theory), added together
and for a pass in practicals, a candidate has
to secure a minimum of 40% of the marks in University
conducted practical examination and internal assessment
(practical) added together.
b) Subsidiary Subjects
The Examination for subsidiary subjects shall
be conducted by the respective colleges. For a
pass in subsidiary subjects, a candidate shall
secure 35% of the total marks prescribed for the
subjects, and has to pass all the subsidiary subjects
before appearing for the final university exams.
DECLARATION
OF CLASS :-
Distinction: 75% and above
marks in the grand total aggregate in the first
attempt.
First Class: 60% to 75% in
aggregate of total marks in the grand total in
the first attempt.
Second Classs: 50% and more
and less than 60%.
Pass Class: Candidate who passes
in more than one attempt irrespective of the percentage
of marks secured.
The marks obtained by a candidate
in the subjects for which class examinations are
conducted shall not be considered for award of
class or Rank.
Ranks shall be declared on the
basis of the aggregate marks obtained by a candidate
in the university subjects of the course. Only
those candidates who have passed all the subjects
of the university examinations in the first attempt
shall be eligible for the award of rank.
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