Nursing is one of the popular professional courses in the healthcare sector. Students aspiring to pursue a career in healthcare can pursue diploma in Nursing, Bachelors and Masters degree in Nursing.
Students can choose to pursue Nursing Courses After 10th which include diploma programs in Nursing, Ayurvedic Nursing, etc., and various Nursing Certifications. A professional degree in Nursing such as GNM, ANM, BSc Nursing, and MSc Nursing can be pursued after securing 45-50% marks in class 12th in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
GNM and ANM are job-oriented nursing courses that include a compulsory internship of 6 months during the 2-3.5 year course. General Nursing, Adult Nursing, Medical-Surgery Nursing, Mental Health Nursing are popular specializations after BSc Nursing.
Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Nursing
The eligibility criteria for nursing students remain basic to a certain extent. These are some criteria mentioned by most colleges:
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The student should have completed 10th and 12th from a recognised board or institute.
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They should have obtained a minimum of 50% at the 10+2 level.
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The students should be from the science stream. They should have taken Biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics as their core subjects.