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BScN Curriculum | Curriculum Requirements | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4


Post RN BScN program


This is two years full time Degree Program offered to the experienced registered nurses for their further professional development in the field of nursing education, services, management and community areas.


BScN program


This is four years full time Degree program leading to practice as Registered Nurse (RN) that will enhance the nursing knowledge, skills and professional attitude.


Currently, college is offering the admissions in BScN (four years program) only


Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) Program


These regulations apply to candidates admitted to the first year of study in the academic year


BScN Curriculum

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Developed and approved by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
and
Pakistan Nursing Council in 2006

Semester-Wise Breakup Of Subjects

Year 1 Semester I

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Microbiology

3.00

2

Anatomy and Physiology-1

3.00

3

Biochemistry for Nurses

3.00

4

Mathematics

1.00

5

Computer Skills

1.00

6

Islamiat

2.00

7

Pak. Studies

2.00

8

Communication Skills

3.00

Total

18.00

 

Year 1 Semester II

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Fundamental of Nursing

6.00

2

Anatomy and Physiology-II

3.00

3

Community Health Nursing-I

3.00

4

Nursing Ethics

1.00

5

Introduction to Nursing Profession

1.00

6

English-I

3.00

Total

17.00

 

Year 2 Semester III

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Adult Health Nursing – I

8.00

2

Pathophysiology - I

2.00

3

Health Assessment

3.00

4

Pharmacology – I

2.00

5

Applied Nutrition

1.00

6

English II

2.00

Total

18.00

 

Year 2 Semester IV

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Adult Health Nursing - II

8.00

2

Pathophysiology II

3.00

3

Teaching and Learning

Principles and Practices

3.00

4

Pharmacology II

2.00

5

English III

2.00

Total

18.00

 

Year 3 Semester V

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Pediatrics Health Nursing

6.00

2

Tropical Diseases

1.00

3

Developmental Psychology

2.00

4

Reproductive Health

4.00

5

English IV

2.00

6

Culture, Health and Society

3.00

Total

18.00

 

Year 3 Semester VI

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Mental Health Nursing

6.00

2

Introduction to Biostatics

3.00

3

Behavioral Psychology

3.00

4

Epidemiology

2.00

5

Academic Writing

2.00

Total

16.00

 

Year 4 Semester VII

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Advanced Concepts in Nursing

5.00

2

Leadership and Management in Nursing

3.00

3

Nursing Research

3.00

4

Introduction to Nursing Theories

3.00

5

Professional Writing

2.00

6

Elective

2.00

Total

18.00

 

Year 4 Semester VIII

S. #

Course Title

Total Credits

1

Evidence Base Research Project

4.00

2

Community Health Nursing II

4.00

3

Nursing Seminar / Role Transition

2.00

4

Writing for Research report

2.00

5

Electives

3.00

Total

15.00



Academic Eligibility for the Admission in BScN Degree program


To be eligible for admission to the degree of the Bachelor of Nursing, a candidate must have:

  • Completed the Intermediate in Science (Pre-medical) with minimum of 55% marks
  • Successfully passed the entry test with minimum of 50% marks
  • Successful in interview


Length of Study


The curriculum will consist of eight semesters of full-time study, spreading over four academic years.

Enrollment


All selected candidates to be enrolled with Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro within one month of admission. Enrollment fees will be paid by the candidates.


Curriculum Requirements

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To complete the curriculum, all candidates will;

  • Satisfy the requirements prescribed in Higher Education Commission (HEC) and PNC
  • Satisfy the rules and regulation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, and Liaquat National College of Nursing, Karachi.

Curriculum for the BScN Degree of Program


HEC and PNC recommended curriculum has been adopted. Curriculum outlines.


Assessment and Grades

  • For each course, the student will be graded independently.
  • The weightage of each course depends on the credit-units assigned to it. Course prerequisites must be met in order to eligibility of a student for promotion in the next semester.
  • In addition, a student must receive a passing grade in all nursing practicals in order to continue with their studies.
  • For all the nursing practical courses, a student will receive a 'Pass' or 'Fail' grade. A student must obtain a 'Pass' for each individual nursing practical course in order to continue her / his studies in the following semester.

Progression

  • Prerequisites must be completed with a passing grade before progression to subsequent courses.
  • A passing grade is required for all practical courses.
  • A minimum Semester GPA of at least 2.0 or 60% is required to continue in the program.

Degree Awarding


All students who pass the entire course according to the requirements will receive a degree of BScN in the Convocation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro.


Internship


All candidates will receive the Degree certificate after successful completion of one year internship at Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi. Moreover, upon completion of successful internship, candidates will also be eligible for PNC licensure.


Employment Opportunities


On successful completion of internship, the candidates can work in any reputable institution as a Registered Nurse at hospitals, schools, community settings, industries etc within country, or abroad.