Updated on 27 Mar, 2012

Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

Minimum Duration: 1 Year
Maximum Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 5,000
Minimum Age: No bar
Maximum Age: No bar

Eligibility:

In-service Nursing professionals- GNM/BSc /MSc N

The Diploma in Critical Care Nursing is a one year programme comprising 32 credits (12 credits in theory and 20 credits in practical). The Programme aims at enabling nursing professionals (RN and RNRM) to develop and apply advanced nursing care knowledge and skills for providing comprehensive nursing care to Critically ill patients in intensive care settings.

Objectives

Develop and apply advanced Nursing care knowledge in Critical Care settings.
Acquire proficiency in applying advanced skills in Caring Critically ill patients
Function as Critical Care Nurse Specialist and Practitioner.
Educate Nursing Professionals in Critical Care Nursing.

Target Group : In-service Nursing professionals- GNM/BSc /MSc N

CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
BNS - 031	Concept and Principles in Critical Care Nursing	6
BNS – 032	Nursing Management in Critical Care Conditions	6
BNSL - 033	Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care - I	12
BNSL - 034	Clinical Nursing Practice in Critical Care – II	8

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