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Overview


M.Sc. Nursing in Medical-Surgical Nursing is a Postgraduate Program in Nursing that focuses on the advanced study and practice of Nursing Care for Patients with Medical and Surgical conditions. The program aims to develop the skills and knowledge of Nurses to provide Evidence-Based Nursing care for patients with acute and chronic Medical and Surgical conditions.

The course curriculum includes a range of theoretical and practical subjects, including Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Nursing Management of Medical and Surgical conditions, Nursing Research, and Statistics. The program also includes clinical placements in Medical and Surgical settings, where students can apply their theoretical knowledge and develop their practical skills.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can work as Nurse educators, Researchers, or Practitioners in various Healthcare settings, including Hospitals. They can also pursue further studies at the Doctoral level to specialize in a particular area of Nursing practice.

Overall, M.Sc. Nursing in Medical Surgical Nursing is a challenging and rewarding program that equips nurses with advanced skills and knowledge to provide High-Quality Nursing care to patients with complex Medical and Surgical conditions.

 

Program Objectives:

 

  1. Learn the physical setup of the medical ICU.
  2. Gain knowledge and skills in the use of equipment such as ventilators, pulse oxymeters, diginfusers, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, suction apparatus, and other intensive care equipments used in the ICU.
  3. Gain skills in the insertion of various catheters such as Foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, IV cannulas, etc.
  4. Provide individualized holistic care to the patient assigned to them using the nursing process.
  5. Gain skills in assisting during emergency and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and intubations.
  6. Learn all the specific protocols followed in case of hepatic encephalopathy, poisoning, stroke, myocardial infarction, chronic renal failure, COPD, status asthmatics, etc.
  7. Complete expected requirements such as care plans, case studies, and other procedures and present one patient for clinical presentation.
  8. Learn and administer medications and IV fluids as per doctors’ orders.
  9. Maintain Kardex and nurses' notes for each patient and provide specific and relevant health education to each patient.
  10. Provide complete physical, spiritual, and emotional, and promote the health status of the patient and the family members.

 

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Eligibility Criteria


There is a minimum eligibility criterion for the candidates who apply for the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow (ABVMU)B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam is as such :​

 

  1. The candidate should have undergone B.Sc Nursing/ B.Sc Hons. Nursing/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing form an Institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
  2. The Candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
  3. The candidate should have passed the B.Sc Nursing/ B.Sc Hons. Nursing/Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% aggregate marks for Unreserved (UR) & OBC candidates and minimum 50% aggregate marks.
  4. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc Nursing/ B.Sc Hons. Nursing course.

 

Course Duration:  2 Years(4 Semester) 

 

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Program Outline


- Advanced Nursing Management of Medical Conditions

- Advanced Nursing Management of Surgical Condition

- Medical Management of Medical and Surgical Emergencies

- Medical Management of Critical Care Patient

Career Prospectives


M.Sc. Nursing in Medical-Surgical Nursing opens up a wide range of career opportunities for nurses who want to specialize in this area. Here are some career prospects for graduates of this program:

 

Nurse Practitioner: Graduates of M.Sc. Nursing in Medical-Surgical Nursing can work as Nurse Practitioners, providing advanced nursing care to patients with medical and surgical conditions. They can diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medication, and provide patient education and counseling.

 

Nurse Educator: Graduates can work as Nurse Educators, teaching nursing students and practicing nurses about medical and surgical nursing. They can design and deliver nursing education programs, develop curriculum, and conduct research in nursing education.

 

Nurse Researcher: Graduates can work as Nurse Researchers, conducting research studies related to medical and surgical nursing. They can design research studies, collect and analyze data, and publish research findings in nursing journals.

 

Nurse Administrator: Graduates can work as Nurse Administrators, managing healthcare facilities or departments. They can develop policies and procedures, manage budgets, and oversee the delivery of medical-surgical nursing care.

 

Clinical Nurse Specialist: Graduates can work as Clinical Nurse Specialists, providing expert medical-surgical nursing care to patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. They can collaborate with other healthcare professionals to design and implement care plans and conduct research studies to improve patient outcomes.

 

Overall, M.Sc. Nursing in Medical-Surgical Nursing offers a wide range of career opportunities for Nurses who want to specialize in this area. The program equips nurses with advanced skills and knowledge to provide high-quality Nursing care to patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, making them valuable members of the healthcare team.

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