Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Buch International College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Multan

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a 4-year professional degree program leading to practice as a Registered Nurse. This program integrates knowledge, skills, competencies, and professional attitude required for competent clinical nursing practice. The program offers an intellectual foundation of academic, professional, and personal attributes while focusing on critical thinking and writing, speaking and quantitative skills.

The four primary focuses of BSN program are risk mitigation, disease prevention, health restoration, and health promotion. The program's goal is to produce nursing students who can offer comprehensive care to patients of all ages, genders, and ethnicity.

Vision

To pioneer a revolutionary era in nursing education, leveraging cutting-edge AI-driven technologies, and empowering quality and compassionate caregivers with the highest level of proficiency and safe holistic patient care.

Mission

To cultivate a transformative educational environment where innovative, AI-driven technologies integrate seamlessly with hands-on clinical expertise, fostering a new generation of skilled, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing professionals dedicated to delivering safe and holistic care.

Framework for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-Year Program)

Credit Hours	134
Program Duration	4–6 years (extendable to another 1 year in special cases)
Semester Duration	16–18 weeks (1–2 weeks for examination)
Course Load	As per HEC Semester Guidelines
Summer Semester Credit Hours	Maximum 8 (for remedial/deficiency/failure/repetition courses)
Summer Semester Duration	8–9 weeks
Attendance	75%
3 Credit Hours (Theory)	3 classes (1 hour each) OR 2 classes (1.5 hours each)
1 Credit Hour (Practical/Laboratory/Field)	3 hours

Eligibility Criteria

HSSC / A-Levels / Equivalent (12 years of schooling) with Pre-Medical background.
Minimum of 50% marks required.
Entry test may be conducted by the admitting university or its authorized testing body.
Screening and admission criteria follow the policies of the admitting institution.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the BSN program, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate Clinical Competence
Integrate Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools
Exhibit Compassionate and Ethical Practice
Deliver Holistic, Culturally Competent Care

Career Opportunities

1. National Career Opportunities
BSN graduates have excellent employment prospects in both public and private healthcare sectors across Pakistan. They can serve as:

Registered Nurses in tertiary care hospitals, community health centers, and specialized units (ICU, CCU, ER, OR, etc.)
Clinical Nurse Instructors or Nursing Lecturers in nursing colleges and teaching hospitals
Nurse Administrators, Supervisors, or Ward Managers in hospitals and clinics
Public Health Nurses in government and NGO-based community programs
School Health Nurses in educational institutions
Research Assistants or Coordinators in healthcare and academic research projects

2. International Career Opportunities
BSN graduates are in high demand globally and can pursue professional nursing careers in countries with recognized licensure systems. With proper registration and certification, graduates can work in:

United States, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Australia (after passing NCLEX, CGFNS, or NMC exams)
Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait (after passing MOH, HAAD, or DHA exams)
European and Asian healthcare systems, which actively recruit qualified nurses from Pakistan

Scheme of Studies

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-Year Program)
Total Duration: 8 Semesters | Total Credit Hours: 134

Semester I

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Microbiology	GE (NS)	1.5	-	0.5	2
2	Biochemistry	GE	1.5	-	0.5	2
3	English-Functional English	GE	3	-	-	3
4	Fundamentals of Nursing-I	Major	2	-	1	3
5	Anatomy & Physiology-I	Major	2.5	-	0.5	3
6	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	GE	2	-	-	2
7	Information and Communication Technology	GE	1	-	1	2
Total Credits						17

Semester II

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Fundamentals of Nursing-II	Major	2	1	1	4
2	Quantitative Reasoning-I	GE	3	-	-	3
3	Anatomy & Physiology-II	Major	2.5	-	0.5	3
4	Applied Nutrition	ID	2	-	-	2
5	Theoretical Basis of Nursing	GE (AH)	2	-	-	2
6	Islamic Studies/Ethics	GE	2	-	-	2
Total Credits						16

Semester III

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Professional Communication Skills	GE	3	-	-	3
2	Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Administration-I	Major	2	-	-	2
3	Medical Surgical Nursing-I	Major	3	3	1	7
4	Health Assessment-I	Major	1	-	1	2
5	Pathophysiology-I	Major	2	-	1	3
Total Credits						17

Semester IV

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Applied Psycology	ID	3	-	-	3
2	Medical Surgical Nursing-II	Major	3	3	1	7
3	Health Assessment-II	Major	1	-	1	2
4	Pathophysiology-II	Major	2	-	-	2
5	Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Administration-II	Major	2	-	-	2
6	Professional Ethics for Nurses	Major	2	-	-	2
Total Credits						18

Semester V

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Civics and Community Engagement	GE	2	-	-	2
2	Pediatric Health Nursing	Major	3	3	1	7
3	Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing	Major	2	1	-	3
4	Epidemiology	ID	2	-	-	2
5	Infectious Diseases	ID	2	-	-	2
Total Credits						16

Semester VI

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Principles of Teaching & Learning	ID	3	-	-	3
2	Public Health Nursing	Major	2	2	-	4
3	Mental Health Nursing	Major	3	2	1	6
4	Introduction to Biostatistics (QR II)	GE	3	-	-	3
5	Culture, Health & Society	GE	2	-	-	2
Total Credits						18

Semester VII

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Leadership & Management	ID	2	1	-	3
2	Critical Care Nursing	Major	2	4	1	7
3	Introduction to Nursing Research	Major	3	-	-	3
4	Entrepreneurship	GE	2	-	-	2
5	Elective	Major	2	-	-	2
Total Credits						17

Semester VIII

S.N.	Course	Category	Theory	Clinical	Skills/Lab	Credits
1	Geriatric Nursing	Major	1.5	1.5	-	3
2	Trends and Issues in Health Care	Major	2	-	-	2
3	Expository Writing	GE	3	-	-	3
4	Elective	Major	-	-	-	3
4	Clinical Practicum	CP	-	4	-	4
Total Credits						15

Total Degree Credit Hours: 134

Internship:
One (01) year of paid internship after the completion of all the credits requirements of the BSN degree. Placement for internship is the responsibility of the institute offering the program.

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