The Post-Basic Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) is an academic undergraduate program designed for registered nurses holding a Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) or Diploma in Nursing.

Key Highlights of the BNS Program:

• Duration: Typically 3 years (though structure can vary by university).

• Target Audience: Working staff nurses looking to upgrade their academic qualifications, clinical expertise, and leadership capabilities.

• Eligibility (Nepal Context):

  • Completion of PCL/Diploma Nursing from a recognized institution.

  • Valid license from the Nepal Nursing Council (NNC) .

  • Passing scores on the national common entrance examination (conducted by the Medical Education Commission or respective universities).

Core Objectives:

• Advanced Competence: Imparts advanced theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice skills, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Specialization: Offers major elective/specialized tracks such as Midwifery, Community Health Nursing, Hospital/Adult Nursing, and Psychiatric Nursing.

• Leadership & Management: Prepares nurses to take up supervisory, teaching, administrative, and research roles in healthcare and educational institutions.

• Career Scope:

  Graduates can work in senior clinical positions (Ward In-charges, Specialist Nurses), public health sectors, nursing colleges as educators, research centers, and international healthcare markets.