Project Description

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
  • The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of : B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
  • The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
  • Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
  • Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
  • Candidate shall be medically fit.
  • 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given.
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Program Educational Objectives PEOs

The M.Sc. Nursing program of KINS, KIIT Deemed to be University aims to prepare the post-graduates with the following program educational objectives through which they will be able to:

PEO1. Demonstrate advanced competencies as a nurse specialist by utilizing the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science.

PEO2. Exhibit their leadership qualities and functional skills in conducting nursing research to find best possible solutions for health related problems.

PEO3. Establish collaborative relationship with health team to plan and bring change in nursing practice and health care delivery system through continued learning for personal and professional advancement.

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Program Outcomes POs

As per the following program outcomes the post-graduates from the KINS, KIIT Deemed to be University will be able to:

PO1. Utilize the concepts, theories and principles of nursing sciences.

PO2. Apply the leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager.

PO3. Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the finding from health related research.

PO4. Plan and implement change in nursing practice, in health care delivery systems.

PO5. Show interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement.

PO6. a) Demonstrate competencies in data analysis & generates meaningful evidence using scientific methodologies to improve healthcare. b) Develops & present ideas logically & effectively using multiple modalities to enhance dissemination of knowledge and collaboration with diverse individuals, groups & populations.

PO7. Use advanced clinical judgment and accountability in delivering & evaluating evidence based care to improve patient outcome.

PO8. Assume complex and advanced leadership roles to manage care & initiates guide change, advocates for health policy that promotes access, quality healthcare and patient safety.

PO9. Build leads and participate in partnerships that foster open communication, mutual respect and shared decision making with individuals, groups & to promote optimal outcomes.

PO10. Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different perspectives.

PO11. Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.

PO12. Social Interaction: Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.

PO13. Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centered national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

PO14. Ethics: Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them.

PO15. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.

PO16. Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context socio-technological changes.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

On the completion of the two years MSc Nursing Program, the postgraduates will be able to:

PSO1. Utilize/ apply the concept, theories and principles of nursing science

PSO2. Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing.

PSO3. Practice as a nurse specialist.

PSO4. Establish leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager.

PSO5. Validate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the findings from health related research.

PSO6. Exhibit the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system.

PSO7. Establish collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines

PSO8. Illustrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement.

Course Outcomes (COs)

COURSE OUTCOMES FOR COURSES OF M.Sc. (N) 1ST YEAR

NURSING EDUCATION (NS-5001)

  • CO1.  Develop concept on education, aims, philosophies, trends in education and health
  • CO2.  Describe the process of curriculum development methodology of curriculum change, innovation, Integration, development of standards and accreditation process in nursing education programs.
  • CO3.  Demonstrate competency in utilizing various instructional media and conduct continuing nursing education programs.
  • CO4.  Critically analyze the existing nursing educational programs, issues related to administration of nursing curriculum including selection and organization of clinical experience, Teacher preparation in nursing
  • CO5.  Explain the concept, principles, steps, tools, and techniques of evaluation and administer various tools for assessment of knowledge, skill, and attitude
  • CO6.  Discuss various models of collaboration in nursing education and services, research priorities in nursing education

ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE (NS-5002)

  • CO1.  Discuss and analyze the developments of nursing as a profession.
  • CO2.  Distinguish the ethical, legal, political and economic aspects of health care delivery System and nursing practice.
  • CO3.  Deliver holistic and competent nursing care following nursing process approach
  • CO4.  Recognize latest trends in nursing and the basis of advance nursing practice.
  • CO5.  Demonstrate extended and expanded roles of nurse in all practice settings.
  • CO6.  Illustrate the concept of quality control in advanced nursing practice.

Part-A: NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (NS-5003)

  • CO1.  Describe the concept of research, terms, need and areas of research in Nursing and enlist the steps of research process.
  • CO2.  Identify and state the research problem, objectives and review the related literature.
  • CO3.  Explain the research approaches and designs and the sampling process
  • CO4.  Discuss the methods of data collection & Analyse, interpret and summarize the research data.
  • CO5.  Apply the use of statistics, scales of measurement and graphical presentation of data.
  • CO6.  Elaborate the measures of central tendency, variability, methods of correlation and communicate the research findings.

Part –B: Statistics

  • CO1.Describe the concept of research, terms, need and areas of research in Nursing and enlist the steps of research process.
  • CO2. Identify and state the research problem, objectives and review the related literature.
  • CO3. Explain the research approaches and designs and the sampling process
  • CO4. Discuss the methods of data collection & Analyse, interpret and summarize the research data.
  • CO5. Apply the use of statistics, scales of measurement and graphical presentation of data.
  • CO6. Elaborate the measures of central tendency, variability, methods of correlation and communicate the research findings.

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING (NS-5101)

  • CO1.  Highlight the trends & issues in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing-I as a specialty.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate physical & psychosocial assessment of clients with Medical or Surgical ailments.
  • CO3.  Describe the recent technologies & treatment modalities in the management of critically ill patients with Medical or Surgical issues.
  • CO4.  Integrate the concept of family centred nursing care with associated disorder such as genetic, congenital and long-term illness.
  • CO5.  Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing.
  • CO6.  Teach Medical Surgical Nursing to undergraduate nursing students & in- service nurses.

OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING (NS-5201)

  • CO1.  Describe the population dynamics and recent advancement in contraceptive technology
  • CO2.  Elaborate the concept of holistic aspects of normal pregnancy, labor, and puerperium.
  • CO3.  Integrate the concepts of family centered nursing care and nursing process approach during reproductive period & newborn.
  • CO4.  Apply competence in the pharmacological agents, their effects during pregnancy, child birth, puerperium, lactation and the roll of nurse.
  • CO5.  Describe the role of various types of complementary and alternative therapies in obstetric and gynecological Nursing
  • CO6.  Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify with in the field of obstetric and gynecological nursing

CHILD HEALTH NURSING (NS-5301)

  • CO1.  Apply the concepts of growth and development in providing care to the pediatric clients and their families
  • CO2.  Perform physical, developmental, and nutritional assessment of pediatric clients
  • CO3.  Integrate the concept of family centered pediatric nursing care with related areas such as genetic disorders, congenital malformations and long term illness.
  • CO4.  Describe various recent technologies and treatment modalities in the management of high risk neonates
  • CO5.  Prepare a design for layout and management of neonatal units, recognize & manage emergencies in neonates.
  • CO6.  Recognize the role of paediatric nurse practitioner and as a member of the pediatric and neonatal health team.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (NS-5401)

  • CO1.  Describe the concepts of psychobiology in various mental disorders and its implications for psychiatric nursing.
  • CO2.  Appreciate the dynamics of personality development and trends and issues in the field of psychiatry and psychiatric nursing.
  • CO3.  Implement therapeutic communications skills and assertive techniques in all interactions to promotes self-esteem of clients, others and self.
  • CO4.  Explain different treatment measures and various types of alternative system of medicines used in psychiatric settings.
  • CO5.  Demonstrate the role of psychiatric nurse practitioner as a member of mental health team and in various therapeutic modalities.
  • CO6.  Apply the nursing process approach in caring for patients with mental disorders.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (NS-5501)

  • CO1.  Appreciate the history and development in the field of Community Health Nursing including legal and ethical issues.
  • CO2.  Perform physical, developmental and nutritional assessment and services using recent technologies.
  • CO3.  Integrate the concepts of family centered nursing approach collaborating with various agencies.
  • CO4.  Recognize and participate in the management of emergencies, epidemics and Disasters with leadership and managerial abilities.
  • CO5.  Conduct community health nursing care projects by Incorporating EBP and identify the areas of research.
  • CO6.  Participate effectively in planning, implementation and evaluation of various National health and family welfare programs.

COURSE OUTCOMES FOR COURSES OF M.SC. (N) 2ND YEAR NURSING MANAGEMENT (NS-6001)

  • CO1.  Understand the philosophy and objectives of the health care Institutions at various levels and principles of administration in nursing.
  • CO2.  Apply the public administration, health care administration via a nursing administration and organization of health and nursing services at the various levels/institutions.
  • CO3.  Analyze and identify the legal and ethical issues in nursing administration and trends and issues in nursing.
  • CO4.  Create various collaborative models between nursing education and nursing service to improve the quality of nursing.
  • CO5.  Evaluate the planning, supervision and management of nursing workforce for various health care settings and the process of quality assurance in nursing services.
  • CO6.  Demonstrate leadership in nursing at various levels.

COURSE OUTCOMES FOR COURSES OF M.SC. (N) 2ND YEAR

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING (7 Sub-Specialties)

SUB SPECIALITY – CARDIO VASCULAR AND THORACIC NURSING (NS-6101)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric Nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units /emergency units /hospital.

SUB SPECIALITY – CRITICAL CARE NURSING (NS-6102)

  1. CO1.  Describe issues, concepts, principles, quality standards and trends related to critical care nursing.
  2. CO2.  Apply the epidemiology, Etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of critically ill patients in Administers various drugs to critically ill patients including pain management.
  3. CO3.  Demonstrates physical, psychosocial & spiritual assessment & Perform skills in providing holistic care & handling various equipment’s/gadgets used in care of critically ill patients including advanced cardiac life support.
  • CO4.  Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients with emergencies by proper Practice infection control measures.
  • CO5.  Assist patients and their family to cope with emotional and spiritual distress, grief and anxiety & also identify the sources of stress and manage burnout syndrome among healthcare providers.
  • CO6.  Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of critical care nursing.

SUB SPECIALITY – ONCOLOGY NURSING (NS-6103)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric Nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units /emergency units /hospital.

SUB SPECIALITY – NEUROSCIENCES NURSING (NS-6104)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric Nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units /emergency units /hospital.

SUB SPECIALITY – NEPHRO-UROLOGY NURSING (NS-6105)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric Nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units /emergency units /hospital.

SUB SPECIALITY – ORTHOPEDIC NURSING (NS-6106)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric Nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units /emergency units /hospital.

SUB SPECIALITY – GASTRO ENTEROLOGY NURSING (NS-6107)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric Nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units /emergency units /hospital.

OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING (NS-6201)

  • CO1.  Describe the epidemiology. Etiology, path physiology and utilize recent technology on various diagnostics assessment of women with obstetric and gynecological conditions.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate competence in caring for high risk newborn with neonatal emergencies as per protector
  • CO3.  Demonstrate skill is handling various equipment, gadgets by practice infection control measures
  • CO4.  Teach and supervise nurses and allied health workers for independent midwifery nurse practitioner
  • CO5.  Design a layout and develop standard for obstetric and gynecological nursing
  • CO6.  Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the area of research in the field of obstetric and gynecological nursing

CHILD HEALTH NURSING (NS-6301)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of ill infants to pre adolescents in hospital and community
  • CO2.  Demonstrate competence in nursing management of children with medical and surgical problems
  • CO3.  Recognize and provide nursing care to the children in critically ill and emergency situation.
  • CO4.  Utilize the recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of high risk children.
  • CO5.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of pediatric units/hospitals.
  • CO6.  Identify areas of research in the field of pediatric nursing.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (NS-6401)

  • CO1.  Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community.
  • CO2.  Demonstrate advanced skills / competencies in nursing management of critically ill patients with mental disorders and crisis intervention.
  • CO3.  Identify and care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • CO4.  Utilize recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of various mental disorders and psychiatric emergencies.
  • CO5.  Identify areas of research and legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric nursing.
  • CO6.  Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units/emergency units /hospital.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (NS-6501)

  • CO1.  Appreciate the history and development in the field of Community Health Nursing including legal and ethical issues.
  • CO2.  Perform physical, developmental and nutritional assessment and services using recent technologies.
  • CO3.  Integrate the concepts of family centered nursing approach collaborating with various agencies.
  • CO4.  Recognize and participate in the management of emergencies, epidemics and disasters with leadership and managerial abilities
  • CO5.  Conduct community health nursing care projects by Incorporating EBP and identify the areas of research.
  • CO6.  Participate effectively in planning, implementation and evaluation of various national health and family welfare programs.

Specialities

  1. Medical Surgical Nursing (Sub-specialties)
    • Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing,
    • Critical care Nursing,
    • Oncology Nursing,
    • Neurosciences Nursing,
    • Nephro-Urology Nursing,
    • Orthopedic Nurisng,
    • Gastro Enterology Nursing
  2. Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing,
  3. Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing,
  4. Community Health Nursing
  5. Mental Health(Psychiatric) Nursing,

METHOD OF TRAINING

The training of postgraduate for degree shall be full time with graded responsibilities in both Clinical & Theory. The participation of the students in all facets of educational process is mandatory.

Guidelines for Dissertation

Tentative Schedule for dissertation

S. No. Activities Scheduled Time
1. Submission of the research proposal End of 9th month of 1st year
2. Submission of dissertation –Final End of 9th month of IInd Year

Note: – Administrative approval and ethical clearance should be obtained

Dissertation: Evaluation of the dissertation should be done by the examiner prior to viva Duration: Viva-voce -minimum 30 minutes per student

Eligibility for appearing for the examination:

75% of the attendance for theory is required to be eligible.

100% of attendance for practical before the award of degree is required.

Classification of results:

  • 50% pass in each of the theory and practical separately.
  • 50-59% Second division
  • 60-74% first division
  • 75% and above is distinction
  • For declaring the rank aggregate of 2 years marks to be considered

If the candidate fails in either practical or theory paper he/she has to re-appear for both the papers (theory and practical)

Maximum no. of attempts per subject is three (3) inclusive of first attempt. The maximum period to complete the course successfully should not exceed 4 years. Candidate, who fails in any subject, shall be permitted to continue the studies into the second year. However the candidate shall not be allowed to appear for the Second year examination till such time that he/she passes all subjects of the first year M.Sc. nursing examination

Practical

  • 4 hours of practical examination per student.
  • Maximum number of 10 students per day per speciality.
  • The examination should be held in clinical area only for clinical specialities
  • One internal and external should jointly conduct practical examination
  • Examiner – Nursing faculty teaching respective speciality area in M.Sc. nursing programme with minimum 3 years’ experience after M.Sc. nursing.

P.G. Stipend

1st year : Rs. 6,000/- (Per Month).

2nd Year : Rs. 6,000/- (Per Month).

Postgraduate [M.Sc.] – Required Documents

Document:

  1. 10th standard Pass Certificate for proof of date of birth (Original)
  2. 10+2 Marksheet (Original)
  3. 10+2 Pass Certificate (Original)
  4. Migration certificate
  5. B.Sc 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Year Marksheet (Original)
  6. B.Sc Degree/ Provisional Certificate (Original)
  7. Minimum 1 year experience Certificate (Original)
  8. Transfer Certificate or College Leaving Certificate issued by the College last attended (Original)
  9. Conduct/ Character Certificate issued by the College last attended (Original)
  10. Candidates allotted seat must carry one of the ID proof at the time of admission i.e PAN Card, Driving License, Voter Id, Passport or Aadhar card (Original)
  11. Four recent passport size photographs
  12. One set of photocopies of all the above documents

NRI CANDIDATES NEED TO PRODUCE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

  1. Affidavit of the person who is NRI and the sponsorer.
  2. Documents claiming that the sponsorer is an NRI (Passport, Visa of the sponsorer)
  3. Relationship of NRI with the candidate as per the court orders of The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
  4. Affidavit from the sponsorer that he/ she will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate.
  5. Embassy Certificate of the Sponsorer.
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