Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (BNS)

Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (BNS) at National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) is a 3-year program for registered nurses to advance clinical, leadership, and community health skills.

Description:
The Post Basic BNS program at NAMS is structured for registered nurses holding a Nursing Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma. Over three years, the program enhances advanced nursing knowledge, leadership, and clinical competencies to meet national healthcare standards. The curriculum integrates core nursing subjects, community health, midwifery, leadership, and mental health, supplemented with applied health sciences and mental agility assessment. Admission is competitive and includes a standardized multiple-choice entrance examination. Scholarship provisions follow government guidelines with allocations based on open competition and inclusive quotas.

Examination Format:

• 200 multiple-choice questions
• Core subjects: 150 marks (Community Health, Adult Health, Child Health, Midwifery & Gynecology, Fundamentals, Leadership, Behavioral Science)
• Basic & Integrated Health Science: 30 marks
• Mental Agility Test (verbal, numerical, logical, abstract reasoning): 20 marks
• Duration: 3 hours

Program Duration: 3 years
Intake Capacity: 30 seats

Features:

• Reserved seats for government, hospital staff, and collaborating hospitals
• Emphasis on leadership, management, and advanced clinical nursing
• Scholarships aligned with government distribution quotas for inclusivity

Eligibility:

• Registered nurse with a Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Nursing
• Minimum 50% marks or 2.4 CGPA

Admission Criteria:

• Pass MECEE-BL entrance exam
• Submit original and photocopies of academic transcripts, citizenship, admit card, and reservation documents
• Minimum 50% marks required in the integrated admission process