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Nursing: A Noble Profession

Nurses are the most trusted healthcare professionals. They are with patients throughout the continuum of life. Nurses are teachers, advocates, caregivers, critical thinkers and innovators. They do so much more than care for individuals, their presence 24/7 is transforming thousands of lives every single day globally. Today's generation is much more educated about the roles our wonderful nurses play in the healthcare profession.

Nurses are on the frontlines of administering and evaluating a treatment. If you're a patient, nurses are your greatest advocate. Because they spend more time with you, nurses can comprehensively moderate your progress. They then communicate all of this to your doctor to ensure the quality of your care.

Nurses provide invaluable emotional support, compassion and care. They understand the implications of patients' illness. They also act as counsellors and counsel patients and their families. Their knowledge with exceptional skills provides comfort and stability to the family.

Nursing is a true calling to service it is physically a demanding position their selfless service has transformed lives. Nursing is an honorable profession, and nurses are the heart and soul of the healthcare system

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Eligibility: Who Could be a Nurse?

	M. Sc Nursing	B. Sc Nursing	P. B. B. Sc. Nursing	D. GNM
Duration	2 years	4 years	2 years	3 years
Age limit	-	17 - 35 years	-	17 - 35 years
Qualification	B. Sc Nursing with at least 45% P. B. Sc with at least 45%	PUC (Science) pass with at least 45%	D. GNM pass with at least 45%	PUC pass in any stream

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Scope of Nursing in India

Nurses are privileged to work in both private and government sector alike. Depending on the qualification, comfort level and opportunity, the nurses could be employed in one of the following:

M. Sc Nursing Opportunities

The global healthcare system is looking forward to employ highly skilled and qualified nurses. The M. Sc qualified nurses are the best bet!

• The MSc qualified nurses could work as nurse trainers and nurse administrators
• In nursing institutions, the M. Sc qualified nurses could work as lecturers, professors and teach and train the budding nurses. With experience, this profession is a lucrative option for senior nurses who do not wish to work in the hospital setting
• Globally, these are more advanced clinical opportunities for M. Sc qualified nurses

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Job Security

Nurses are in high demand across the country and worldwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists nursing profession as one of the fastest growing. Nurses are in high demand with better access to health care insurance. Increased emphasis on preventive health care. With growing population globally, advancement in technology leading to better healthcare and increased lifespan, there would be more demand for qualified and trained nursing professionals.

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Pharmacy

Pharmacy is the branch of health sciences that deals with the preparation and dispensing of drugs. Overall pharmacy professionals play an important role right from the drugs manufacturing, testing, dispensing, and patient counseling. Pharmacy professionals ensure the safe and effective use of drugs.

• In India, the academic courses in the field of pharmacy starts from diploma level to doctoral level
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) is an entry-level tertiary pharmacy credential.
• It is obtained following two-year of training
• The curriculum and syllabi for the programme are as per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) the statutory body governing pharmacy profession in India
• After obtaining the diploma, registration with the pharmacy council is required to be a registered pharmacist
• A D. Pharm holder can also enroll for a professional (undergraduate) degree course of Bachelor of Pharmacy via lateral entry scheme

Eligibility

• Minimum qualification for admission to Diploma in Pharmacy part-I course - A pass in any of the following examinations with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics.
• Intermediate examination in Science
• The first year of the three-year degree course in Science
• 10+2 examination (academic stream) in Science
• Pre-degree examination
• Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examination
• Provided that there shall be reservation of seats for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes candidates in accordance with the instructions issued by the Central Govt. /State Govts. /Union Territory Administrations as the case may be from time to time

Course Structure

The duration of the course shall be for 2 academic years with each academic year spread over a period of not less than one hundred and eighty working days in addition to 500 hours practical training spread over a period of not less than 3 months.

The various subjects and curriculum activities which will be covered over the course duration of 2 years is mentioned below:

First Year	Second Year
Pharmaceutics - I (Theory and Practical) Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Theory and Practical) Pharmacognosy (Theory and Practical) Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology (Theory and Practical) Human Anatomy and Physiology (Theory and Practical) Heath Education and Community Pharmacy (Theory)	Pharmaceutics - II (Theory and Practical) Pharmaceutical Chemistry - II (Theory and Practical) Pharmacology and Toxicology (Theory and Practical) Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence (Theory) Drug Store and Business Management (Theory) Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy (Theory and Practical)

Examinations

• There shall be an annual examination at the end of the academic year
• If necessary, there shall be a supplementary examination for the students who are not able to pass Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I or Part-II, as the case may be, as per the criteria specified by the examining authority
• The examinations shall be of written and practical (including oral) nature, carrying maximum marks for each part of a subject

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PARAMEDICAL

There is a high demand for Paramedics in India. Paramedics are medical professionals who are trained in such a way that they can diagnose diseases in the human body and can extend their support to doctors in order to ensure better medical treatment by doing medical checkups and other therapies

The demand for Paramedical courses has increased. Every hospital wants individuals who are skilled in operating and maintaining medical instruments. Students are taught a generic course in the first year of the programme. In further years, the course progresses on the basis of the specialization.

With the fast-emerging technology and medical sectors, Indian medical organizations need skilled paramedics at hospitals as well as for research.

Paramedical courses turns out to be skilled and qualified allied healthcare workers and technicians. Along with Doctors and Nurses, allied healthcare workers also play an integral role in the smooth functioning of the healthcare industry in India.

Eligibility for Various Paramedical Courses

	Degree	Diploma	Certification courses
Duration	3 years	2 years	1-2 years
Age limit	-	17-35	-

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