Nursing in India

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Nursing in India

The Indian Nursing Council is the regulatory body for profession of nursing. A person practising nursing (a nurse) must be registered with the nursing council. For a person to be registered, he or she has to undergo and pass the prescribed course stipulated by the council.

[edit] Education

In India, diplomas, bachelor degrees (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), postgraduate degrees (Master of Science in Nursing) and Doctorates (Doctor of Nursing Science, PhD in Nursing) are offered.

Nursing Schools in India are generally known by Nursing colleges. As many of them offer both diploma and degree courses in nursing.

[edit] See also

  • Nursing schools in India (category)


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