TRIPURA COLLEGE OF NURSING

PROJECT
ON
NURSING AS A PROFESSION
SUBJECT :- NURSING MANAGEMENT
VENUE: VELUARCHAR HIGH SCHOOL ,SEPAHIJALA TRIPURA

SUBMITTED BY
SUBMITTED TO
Sanjoy kr. Rudra Paul
Ms. Lina Debbarma
M.sc Nursing 4th sem.
Associate Professor of
Rollno :-08,TCN
Tripura college of Nursing
 NURSING AS A PROFESSION
INTRODUCTION:
 Nursing is a noble profession that combines compassion, skill, and dedication.
 Nursing has been called the oldest of the arts and the youngest of the professions. Today
nursing emerged as a learned profession, that is both a science and an art.
 The term ‘Nurse’ evolve from the Latin word nutrix, which means to nourish or to cher-
ish.
 Florence Nightingale laid the foundations of professional nursing after the Crimean War.
She contributions to health care started during the Crimean War in 1854.

DEFINITIONS OF NURSING
“Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of ill-
ness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response,
and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations.”
-(American Nurses Association)

CRITERIA FOR NURSING PROFESSION

A. N. M.
Course Duration – 2 years

 The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st December of
the year in which admission is sought.
 The maximum age for admission shall be 35 years.
 The minimum educational requirements shall be 10 + 2 in Arts (Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Economics, Political Science, His -
tory, Geography, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science, Sociology, Psy -
chology, and Philosophy) and English Core/English Elective or Science or Health
care Science - Vocational stream ONLY passing out from recognized Board.
 Student shall be medically fit.
  Students qualified in 10+2 Arts or Science examination conducted by National
Institute of Open School.
 Student shall be admitted once in a year.

G. N. M.
Course Duration – 3 and 1/2 years

1. Minimum education eligibility criteria for admission to GNM:

 10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% at the quali -
fying examination and English individually for any recognized board. Can -
didates are also eligible from State Open School recognized by State Gov -
ernment and National Institute of Open School (NIOS) recognized by Cen -
tral Government. However Science is preferable.
 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in vocational ANM course from
the school recognized by Indian Nursing council.
 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational Stream-Health care
Science from a recognized CBSE board/Centre.
 Registered ANM with pass mark.

For foreign nationals

 The entry qualification equivalency i.e., 12th standard will be obtained by Asso -
ciation of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Institution, State Nursing Council will
be responsible to ensure that the qualification and eligibility will be equivalent to
what has been prescribed as above.

2. Reservation:

 For disabled candidates: 3% Disability reservation to be considered with a dis -

ability of locomotor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other
eligibility criteria with regard to age and qualification will be same as prescribed
for each nursing programme.
 Note: A committee to be formed consisting of medical officer authorized by med -
ical board of state government and a nursing expert in the panel which may decide
whether the candidates have the disability of locomotor of 40% to 50%.
 5% is relaxed for SC/ST candidates.
 Any other quotas as per the State Govt. under the reservation policy
Note: Quotas shall be included in the seats sanctioned and not above it..

3. Admission of students shall be once in a year.

4. Students shall be medically fit.
5. Minimum age for admission will be 17 years. (as on 31st December of that year) The
upper age limit is 35 yrs. For ANM/ for LHV, there is no age bar.

B. Sc. Nursing
Course Duration – 4 years

 The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on 31st December of the year in
which admission is sought.
 Minimum education:

 10+2 class passed with Science (PCB) & English Core/English Elec -
tive with aggregate of 45% marks from recognized board under
AISSCE/CBSE/ICSE/SSCE/HSCE or other equivalent Board.

 Student shall be medically fit.

 Students appearing in 10+2 examination in Science conducted by National Insti -
tute of Open School with 45% marks.
 Student shall be admitted once in a year.
Post Basic B. Sc. (N)
Course Duration – Regular: 2 yrs Distance: 3 yrs

 Passed the Higher Secondary or Senior Secondary or Intermediate or 10+2 or an

equivalent examination recognized by the university for this purpose. Those who
have done 10+1 in or before 1986, will be eligible for admission.
 Obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as
R.N.R.M. with the State Nurses Registration Council. A male nurse, trained be -
fore the implementation of the new integrated course besides being registered as a
nurse with State Nurses Registration Council, shall produce evidence of training
approved by Indian Nursing Council for a similar duration in lieu of midwifery in
any one of the following areas:

 O.T. Techniques
 Ophthalmic Nursing
 Leprosy Nursing
 TB Nursing
 Psychiatric Nursing
 Neurological and Neuro surgical Nursing
 Community Health Nursing
 Cancer Nursing
 Orthopedic Nursing

 Candidates shall be medically fit.

 Students shall be admitted once in a year.

M. Sc. (N)
Course Duration – 2 years

 The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent

with any State Nursing Registration Council.
  The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing/
B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate
marks.
 The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing /
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
 Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
 Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

MPhil Nursing
Course Duration :-2 years

 The following criteria are responsible for measuring the eligibility of candidates for
MPhil Nursing.

 Good academic marks in B.Sc. nursing and M.Sc. nursing degree.

 One should have secured at least 55% marks in their Master’s from an institution recog-
nized by Indian Nursing Council or equivalent in the subject, provided that the Master's
degree is obtained after taking the Bachelor's degree.
 Few colleges offer 5% relaxation in the marks for the applicants who belong to the cate-
gories of OBC/SBC/SC/ST/Physically handicapped.

Ph.D. Program in Nursing

Course Duration: -3 – 5 years

 Selection for the Ph.D. Program will be based on merit either by entrance or by M.Sc.
(Nursing) (minimum 60% marks).
 If the University opts to conduct entrance examination then selection for the Ph.D. Pro-
gram of the candidate will be based on

 Entrance test marks obtained out of 90 marks. (Minimum weightage pass

marks for entrance will be 60% of 90 i.e. 54).
 5 marks for candidates possessing M.Phil. in Nursing.
 5 marks weightage for publications.

ESSENTIAL QUALITY OF GOOD NURSE

The full form of NURSE is:

N - Nurturing
U - Understanding

R - Reliable

S - Supportive

E – Empathetic

1. Patience, Strong Communication Skills, Adaptability

2. Compassion, Attention to Detail, Emotional Resilience

3, Creativity, Good Sense of Humor, Teamwork

4. Empathy, Critical Thinking, Confidence

5. Strong Ethics, Leadership Skills, Problem-Solving Skills

6. Emotional Intelligence, Time Management Skills

7. Confidence in Handling Difficult Situations,

8. Self-Awareness, Curiosity and Initiative

9. Trustworthiness’ Advocacy Skills

10. Multitasking Abilities

ROLES OF A PROFESSIONAL

1. Caregiver/ Care provider

2. Teacher
3. Counselor
4. Change agent
5. Client advocate
6. Manager
7. Researcher
Expanded role as of the nurse

1. Clinical Specialists
 Is a nurse who has completed a master’s degree in specialty and has considerable clinical
expertise in that specialty. She provides expert care to individuals, participates in educating
health care professionals and ancillary, acts as a clinical consultant and participates in re -
search.
2. Nurse Practitioner
 Is a nurse who has completed either as certificate program or a master’s degree in a spe-
cialty and is also certified by the appropriate specialty organization. She is skilled at making
nursing assessments, performing P. E., counseling, teaching and treating minor and self-
limiting illness.
3. Nurse-midwife
 A nurse who has completed a program in midwifery; provides prenatal and postnatal care
and delivers babies to woman with uncomplicated pregnancies.
4. Nurse anesthetist
 A nurse who completed the course of study in an anesthesia school and assess, prescribe,
deliver, and manage care during the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases of
a patient’s operative/interventional procedure.
5. Nurse Educator
 A nurse usually with advanced degree, who beaches in clinical or educational settings,
teaches theoretical knowledge, clinical skills and conduct research.
6. Nurse Entrepreneur
 A nurse who has an advanced degree, and manages health-related business.
7. Nurse administrator
 A nurse who functions at various levels of management in health settings; responsible for
the management and administration of resources and personnel involved in giving patient
care.
Fields and Opportunities in Nursing

1. Hospital/Institutional Nursing
2. Private Duty/special Duty Nurse
 3. Industrial/Occupational Nursing
4. Nursing Education
5. Military Nurse
6. Clinic Nurse
7. Independent Nursing Practice

SCOPE OF NURSING PROFESSION ON AN NATIONAL LEVEL

Services In Hospitals:-

 Chief Nursing Officer

 Nursing Supdt
 Dy. Nursing Supdt.
 Asstt. Nursing Supdt.
 Ward Sister-Clinical Supervisor (Grade I)
 Staff Nuirse (Grade II)
 Student Nurse

The scope of nursing in India extends to various specialized fields, including:

 Critical Care Nursing: Focusing on patients with life-threatening conditions.

 Oncology Nursing: Caring for cancer patients.
 Pediatric Nursing: Providing care for infants, children, and adolescents.
 Psychiatric Nursing: Managing mental health issues.
 Geriatric Nursing: Caring for the elderly population.

Personnel In Educational Institutes:-

 Vice Principal
 Professors • Associate Professors
 Assistant Professor
 Clinical Instructors/Nursing Tutor

In Community Service

 Community Health Officer

 Public Health Nursing
  Community Health Nursing
Salary Strictures for Nursing in National Level -
Entry-Level (0-3 years):

 Staff Nurse (GNM): ₹15,249-25,827per month

 Home Nurse: ₹14,542-27,374 per month

Mid-Level (4-7 years):

 OT Nurse: ₹17,365-29,656 per month

 ICU/CCU Nurse: ₹19,395-31,675 per month
 Nursing Supervisor: ₹22,890-40,380 per month

Senior Level (8+ years):

 Nursing Professor (Teaching): ₹25,375-49,996 per month

 Nurse Manager: ₹38,926-54,497 per month
 Nursing Superintendent: ₹42,479-63,934 per month
 Nursing Director: ₹64,380-97,365 per month

SCOPE OF NURSING PROFESSION ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

The top highest paying jobs globally are given below-

1. General nurse practitioner.

2. Psychiatric nurse practitioner.
3. Gerontological nurse practitioner.
4. Certified registered nurse anesthetist.
5. Certified nurse midwife.
6. Informatics nurse.
7. Critical care nurse.
8. Nurse Researcher.
9. Mental health nurse practitioner.
10. Medical-surgical nurse.
Salary structure for Nursing in International level
 Country Average Salary (USD)

Switzerland $90,000 - $99,000

Luxembourg $87,000 - $90,000

Denmark $85,000

Virgin Islands $80,000

Norway $70,000 - $80,000

Australia $71,000

Dubai $70,000

Canada $65,000 - $75,000

Ireland $61,000

Italy $55,000

Tabulated below are different BSc Nursing salaries abroad:

Job Titles Average Monthly Salary

Registered Nurse USD 5,750 (INR 4.70 lakh)
Nurse Practitioner USD 8,700 (INR 7.15 lakh)
Nurse Case Manager USD 6,500 (INR 5.30 lakh)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner USD 8,900 (INR 7.30 lakh)
Nursing Manager USD 8,000 (INR 6.60 lakh)
Family Nurse Practitioner USD 8,300 (INR 6.80 lakh)
Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner USD 8,100 (INR 6.65 lakh)
Clinical Nurse Manager USD 4,500 (INR 3.70 lakh)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner USD 9,500 (INR 8 lakh)
Adult Nurse Practitioner USD 9,000 (INR 7.40 lakh)

CONCLUSION
Nurses are distinct from other healthcare providers as they have a wide scope of practice and
approach to medical care .They play an integral role in promoting health, preventing illness, and
caring for all individuals, including those who are disabled or are physically or mentally ill.

NAME OF THE TEACHERS GUIDED AND THEIR STUDENTS RESPONSIBILI-

TIES:

WORK DISTRIBUTION TEACHERS GUIDED BY NAME OF THE

STUDENTS
Content of the topic Sanjoy Rudra paul Ms. Lina Debbarma
Manisha Paul Mrs. Immaculate Cinderella
Bindiya Bhattarcharjee
Ashmita Tripura.

Permission letter(application) Dipa Chakraborty Mrs.Chandrama Sarkar

Elizabeth Kaipeng Mrs.Baishakhi harkraborty
Pallabi Das

Leaflet Prince Dey Miss. ManaswiDebbarma

Kamanashis Das Mrs. Sangita Das
Susmita Chowdhury
 APPLICATION FORMET FOR PERMISSION LETTER

To
The Headmaster
Veluarchar High School
Veluarchar,sepahijala Tripura

Subject: Seeking permission for one- day teaching programme on “Nursing as a

Profession”at your school with class xii students on 16th may ,2025.
Respected Madam,
I am Mr. Sanjoy Kumar Rudra Paul, M.sc Nursing 4 th semester student
of Tripura College of Nursing, Hapania, Agartala, want to express my keen interest in
teaching programme on “Nursing as a Profession” at your school on 16 th may, 2025
engaging your class xii students of your esteemed school.
I would be grateful if you kindly grant permission to proceed for the
same in a view to make the students aware about Nursing Profession.
Thanking you for your time and consideration.

Dated: Your’s Sincerely

Sanjoy Kumar Rudra Paul

M.sc Nursing 4
SA
MPLE OF THE LEAFLET:- Tripura college of nursing
PICTURE OF PERMISSION LETTER :-
SOME PICTURES OF THIS PROJECTS:

CONCLUSION :-

This year the topic of the project “ Nursing as a profession “ through this project we are learn
about Nursing is a dynamic and essential profession characterized by its focus on caring, special-
ized knowledge, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. It has evolved from a primar-
ily task-oriented role to a complex field requiring advanced education, ethical decision-making,
and a strong foundation in both science and the art of caring. Nurses play a vital role in health-
care, impacting patient lives through direct care, health promotion, and advocacy.