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Introduction
Nursing is a noble profession of caring individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all situations. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Nurses are the important component of patient care e.g. in a hospital, you can find nurses every where – from the general ward to the operation theatre.
It is contrary to common people’s belief that nursing is the second choice career for those unable to gain entry in a medical college. The two professions, though complementary, require separate skills and temperaments. Where the doctor's contact with the patients is fleeting, nurses are expected to establish and maintain a relationship between them.
In India, the career prospect in nursing is increasingly high. More and more numbers of nursing schools/colleges are being opened to meet the growing demand of professional nurses in hospitals – whether private or government. The conception among the individuals as stated above has also been changed; now they are more anxious to make career in nursing.
The nursing courses are offered at various levels of study – diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate. The basic eligibility for a B.Sc. Nursing course is a 10+2 with Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The basic eligibility for a course in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) is also the same i.e. 10+2 with Biology, Physics and Chemistry. One who wishes to continue his/her study further can take up MSc Nursing which is considered much important in teaching career. Here is a brief description to related course in nursing.
B.Sc (Nursing): This is a beginner's course in nursing. In this course the very basic knowledge of this profession is provided like nursing, first aid treatment, midwifery etc. The course also imparts theoretical and practical aspects of nursing.
General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM): This course helps in preparing general nurses to hold first-level positions in the hospitals and other such places.
Auxiliary nurse midwife and health workers (ANMHW): In this programme training is provided to nurses on how to take care of health related needs of the people living in the rural areas especially children, mothers and old persons.
Diploma in Nursing: The minimum eligibility for this course is Class 10th or equivalent. This may be a one year or two year course.
The demand for skilled, qualified nurses is ever present throughout the world. As the government plans to widen the health services network, the demand for this profession would continue to grow. Nowadays even the corporate are entering this sector, further making this profession an exciting career option. It is estimated that there would be a demand of around 6 lakh nurses in the near future to improve the existing nurse-patient ratio, which is very low and unsatisfactory at present.
The employment opportunities in this profession are available in government and private hospitals, nursing homes, sanatoriums, clinics, crèches, schools, offices, factories, orphanages, old age homes and NGOs working on health issues etc.
Remuneration in this field is good. A Diploma holder can get monthly salary somewhere between Rs.4, 000-Rs.6, 000. This may increase with experience and skills. A BSc nursing graduate can get monthly salary between Rs.8, 000-Rs.10, 000 as a nurse in private/govt. hospitals but can get more if appointed in nursing colleges/schools for teaching. A candidate having M.Sc degree can certainly earn more as she can get the opportunity to head the teaching department of a nursing college.
Choosing nursing career in foreign countries will be rewarding. If you have the desire to go abroad for a better career prospects then certainly with having your degree viz. BSc/M.Sc Nursing, you can earn better as well get the opportunity to see the world. There are huge openings in golf countries as well as in UK, US and Middle East.
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