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COURSE FACT

STUDY LEVEL PROGRAM DURATION CREDITS HOURS

Under Graduate

8 Semesters, 4 years

137

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate Pre Medical with minimum 50% marks and Individually 50% in Physics/Chemistry/Bio

BS-Nursing (only for females)


Objectives

The following are the goals of the bs nursing degree, as stated by pnc and hec policy. Students are required to:

  • Train nurses to be competent, dedicated, and informed in hospital and community settings.
  • Produce nurses who will use evidence-based research in clinical practice to provide care to people, families, and communities
  • Empower nurses to face future problems, such as technological advancements.
  • Provide clinically competent nurses with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  • Train nurses to offer preventative, curative, and rehabilitative health care to rural and urban populations.
  • To take the lead in designing, implementing, and assessing individual, family, and community projects.

Role and Scope

Nursing jobs provide a plethora of options. The nurse is entitled to seek speciality after many years of practice. More possibilities in the nursing profession, such as leadership, teaching, or management, are frequently a result.

semesters and courses

Semester 1

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-101 Fundamental of Nursing-I 2   2 4(2+2)
PATH-101 Microbiology 2   1 3(2+1)
BSN-102 Anatomy and Physiology-I 3     3(3+0)
BSN-103 Biochemistry for Nurses 2   1 3(2+1)
ENG-104 English-I 2     2(2+0)
BSN-104 Nursing Ethics 1     1(1+0)
CS-101 Computer Skills     1 1(0+1)
  Total       17

Semester 2

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-105 Fundamental of Nursing-II 2 1 1 4(2+2)
BSN-106 Community Health Nursing-I 2 1   3(2+1)
BSN-107 Anatomy and Physiology-II 3     3(3+0)
HND-102 Applied Nutrition 1     1(1+0)
ENG-105 English-II 2     2(2+0)
IS-101
IS-102
Islamic Studies/
Ethics
2     2(2+0)
PS-101 Pakistan Studies 2     2(2+0)
  Total       17

Semester 3

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-201 Adult Health Nursing-I 4 3 1 8(4+4)
BSN-202 Pathophysiology-I 1   1 2(1+1)
BSN-203 Health Assessment-I 1   1 2(1+1)
PHAR-202 Pharmacology-I 2     2(2+0)
ENG-201 English-III 2     2(2+0)
PSY-203 Developmental Psychology 2     2(2+0)
  Total       18

Semester 4

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-204 Adult Health Nursing-II 4 3 1 8(4+4)
BSN-205 Pathophysiology-II 2   1 3(2+1)
BSN-206 Health Assessment- II 1   1 2(1+1)
PHAR-203 Pharmacology-II 2     2(2+0)
ENG-202 English-IV 2     2(2+0)
MATH-201 Mathematics 1     1(1+0)
  Total       18

 

Semester 5

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-301 Pediatrics Health Nursing 3 3 1 7(3+4)
BSN-302 Community Health Nursing -II 3 2 1 6(3+3)
BSN-303 Teaching/Learning :Principles and Practices 3     3(3+0)
ENG-301 English-V 2     2(2+0)
  Total       18

Semester 6

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-304 Mental Health Nursing 3 3   6(3+3)
BSTAT-302 Introduction to Biostatics 2   1 3(2+1)
BSN-305 Leadership and Management in Nursing 2 1   3(2+1)
ENG-302 English-VI 2     2(2+0)
BSN-306 Epidemiology 2     2(2+0)
BSN-307 Culture, Health and Society 2     2(2+0)
  Total       18

Semester 7

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-401 Critical Care Nursing 2 4 1 7(2+5)
PSY-401 Behavioral Psychology 3     3(3+0)
BSN-402 Nursing Research 3     3(3+0)
ENG-401 English VII 2     2(2+0)
  Total       15

 

Semester 8

Course Code Course Title Theory Clinical Skill/Lab Credit Hours
BSN-403 Community Health Nursing- III 2 3   5(2+3)
BSN-404 Nursing Seminar / role transition 2     2(2+0)
BSN-405 Clinical Practicum   4 1 5(0+5)
BSN-406 Introduction to Nursing Theories 2     2(2+0)
ENG-402 English-III 2     2(2+0)
  Total       16
Total Credit Hours 137

 

 

• Total numbers of Credit hours 124-136
• Duration 4 years
• Semester duration 16-18 weeks
• Semesters 8
• Course Load per Semester 15-18 Cr. Hr
• Number of courses per semester 4-6 (not more than 3 lab/ practical courses)