Medical-Surgical Nursing is a field of nursing designed to address the need for professional care of adult patients in a variety of settings by combining technical expertise in administering healthcare and management skills to practice family-centered nursing care. Students enrolled in the course are trained in both theoretical aspects of nursing and the practical skills required in caring for patients that may hail from a wide range of age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. The course also trains prospective nurses in effectively managing records and layouts in a medical-surgical nursing unit.
Medical-surgical nurses administer medicines and surface treatment, educate patients on their health conditions, and admit or discharge new patients. Therefore, they essentially co-ordinate the groundwork in any health care facility. The course additionally involves modules on nursing education and enrolled students are equipped with the skills needed to teach practicing nurses and undergraduate/graduate students.
Top colleges
| Name of Institute | City |
|---|---|
| AIIMS | New Delhi |
| Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research [JIPMER] | Pondicheery |
| Sri Ramachandra University | Chennai |
| SRM University Kattankulathur Campus | Kanchipuram |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth University (BVU) | Pune |
| Annamalai University | Cuddalore |
| Symbiosis International University | Pune |
| NIMS University Jaipur | Jaipur |
| Sharda University | Greater Noida |
| Baba Farid University of Health Sciences | Faridkot |
Highlights
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Examination system | Semester |
| Eligibility | Qualified registered nurses are eligible to apply |
| Admission Process | College have their own Entrances & Counselling |
| Average Course Fee | 1 lakhs - 3 lakhs |
| Average Starting Salary | Rs 4.2 Lakhs - Rs 10 Lakhs |
Eligibility
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Top College Entrances |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Medical Surgical Nursing | 2 years |
1. Must have a degree in nursing (B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Hons. Nursing, B.Sc. in Nursing Post Basic) 2. Many institutes demand 12 months of experience in nursing |
AIIMS B.Sc. Entrance Exam, Combined Paramedical & Nursing Entrance Test (CPNET), JIPMER B.Sc Entrance Exam, CMC Ludhiana M.Sc Nursing Admission, Indian Army B.Sc Nursing & GNM,Jharkhand BSc Nursing Admission |
Top Recruiters
The top recruiters in this field are the Major Hospitals and Medical Colleges. Some of the top recruiters are as follows:
- AIIMS New Delhi
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- KLE'S Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital
- Kokilaben Hospital
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
- Christian Medical College
- Kasturba Medical College
- King George’s Medical University
- BHU Varanasi
- Lilavati Hospital
Admission Process
The admission process in this stream is done through respective entrances and counselling process. Some colleges have their have their own entrances for Medical Surgical Nursing. The students appearing these entrances are required to qualify the examination with the stipulated cutoff mark to make themselves eligible for the same. After the entrance examination, the qualified students will be called in for the counselling process. In some of the colleges the counselling process will be done in two stages i.e. the group discussion and personal interview. The students who will qualify the entrance and the counselling process are finally eligible for the admission into Medial Surgical Nursing.
Syllabus Course
|
Year I |
Year II |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | Nursing Management |
| Advanced Nursing Practice | Nursing Research (Dissertation) |
| Nursing Research and Statistics | Clinical Speciality-II. |
| Clinical Speciality-I |
Skills Required
- Cultural Awareness.
- Professionalism.
- Attention to Detail.
- Critical Thinking.
- Compassion.
- Time Management.
- Communication.
Top Entrances
Many colleges have their own entrances for the course of Medical Surgical Nursing. Some of the top entrances of different colleges are mentioned below:
- AIIMS B.Sc. Entrance Exam
- Combined Paramedical & Nursing Entrance Test (CPNET)
- JIPMER B.Sc Entrance Exam
- CMC Ludhiana M.Sc Nursing Admission
- Indian Army B.Sc Nursing & GNM
- Jharkhand BSc Nursing Admission
- MCD Nursing Admission
- MGM CET Nursing
- MMU M.Sc (Nursing) All India Entrance Test
- MP GNTST and PNST
- PPBNET
- Punjab Para Medical Entrance Test (PPMET) for Nursing
- PMNET
- NEIGRIHMS B.Sc. Nursing
- PGIMER B.Sc Nursing
- PGIMER M.Sc Nursing
- RUHS Nursing Entrance Exam
- Tripura Medical College (TNC) B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam
- Uttarakhand Nursing Admission
- Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences – CPNET Entrance Exam
Career
| Job Position | Job Description | Average Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ICU Nurse | They assist doctors/surgeons during operations concerning their field of specialty. | 15,000 - 35000 |
| Staff Nurse | They perform the duties of floor nurses, executing nursing operations of a floor. | 15,000 - 20,000 |
| School Nurse | They are responsible for resolving students’ health issues that may come up during the school day | 20,000 - 40,000 |
| Head Staff Nurse (experience required) | They are responsible for co-ordinating the tasks of other nurses, and performing supervisory roles. | 30,000 - 50,000 |
| Professor/ Researcher | They teach undergraduate/ graduate students of the discipline, and conduct research within the field of nursing. | 60,000 - 100,000 |
Faq's
Q: Who are the top recruiters in this field?
A: The top recruiters in this field are the top medical colleges and hospitals. Some of them are as follows:
- AIIMS New Delhi
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- KLE'S Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital
- Kokilaben Hospital
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Q: What is the duration of the course?
A: The duration of the course is 2 years with theory and practical exposure.
Q: Is Medical Surgical Nursing a U.G Program or P.G. program ?
A: Medical Surgical Nursing is a P.G. Program.
Q: What is the minimum eligibility for the medical surgical nursing program?
A: The minimum eligibility for the medical nursing program is that the student should be a registered and a qualified nurse.
Q: What are the top job profiles for the Medial Surgical Nursing ?
A: The top recruiters in this field are as follows:
- ICU Nurse
- Staff Nurse
- School Nurse
- Professor/ Researcher
Q: What are the skills required in this field ?
A: The skills required in this field are as follows:
- Cultural Awareness.
- Professionalism.
- Attention to Detail.
- Critical Thinking.
- Compassion.
Q: What are the top entrances for the Medical Surgical Nursing?
A: The top entrances for the Medical Surgical Nursing are as follows:
- AIIMS B.Sc. Entrance Exam
- Combined Paramedical & Nursing Entrance Test (CPNET)
- JIPMER B.Sc Entrance Exam
- CMC Ludhiana M.Sc Nursing Admission
- Indian Army B.Sc Nursing & GNM
For more Details see the top entrances section.
Q: What are the top colleges for the Medical Surgical Nursing?
A: Some of the top colleges are mentioned below:
- AIIMS
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research [JIPMER]
- Sri Ramachandra University
- SRM University Kattankulathur Campus
- Bharati Vidyapeeth University (BVU)
- Annamalai University
