B.Sc. Nursing opens up a huge range of career opportunities both in India and internationally. It’s not just limited to hospitals—there are academic, administrative, research, and global paths too.

Eligibility for Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Educational Qualification:
  • Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12)
  • Preferably with Science stream – Obtained a minimum of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
  • In respect of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC the marks obtained in 3 core subjects shall be 40% instead of 45% for general category candidates.
  • English is a compulsory subject in 10+2 for being eligible for admission to BSc. Nursing.
• Age Requirement:
  • Minimum age is typically 17 years at the time of admission.

• Course Duration: It is 4 years, full time degree
• Tution Fees: 1,60,000/Year
• Here’s a detailed breakdown of career opportunities after B.Sc. Nursing:

Clinical & Hospital Roles

1. Staff Nurse
   • Core hospital job in departments like ICU, OPD, Emergency, etc.
2. Nurse Supervisor / Ward Sister
   • Supervises nursing staff and manages patient care in a specific ward.
3. ICU / Critical Care Nurse
   • Works in high-dependency units like ICUs, NICUs, PICUs.
4. Operation Theatre (OT) Nurse
   • Assists in surgeries, pre- and post-operative care.
5. Emergency Room Nurse
   • Handles trauma, urgent care, triage, stabilization.

 Government Sector Jobs

• Opportunities via state health departments, ESIC, AIIMS, Railways, Defense (Military Nursing Service), UPSC, etc.
• Roles: Staff Nurse, CHO (Community Health Officer), PHC Nurse, Health Educator.

These jobs offer job security, regular hours, pensions, and other government benefits.