Nurse Practitioner in India
The Nurse Practitioner program is a Nursing residency program with a main focus on Competency based training . The duration is of two years with the curriculum consisting of theory that includes core courses, advanced practice courses and clinical courses besides clinical practicum. In service candidates can also join this Nurse Practitioner Program
Indian Nursing Council believes that there is a great need to establish a postgraduate program titled Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care to meet the challenges and demands of tertiary health care services in India which is reflected in the National Health Policy (NHP draft document 2015) in order to provide quality care to critically ill patients and families. The critical care Nurse Practioner program prepares registered B.Sc nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators and consultants leading to M.Sc degree in critical care Nurse Practitioner
An attempt has been made to propose a curricular structure / framework by INC towards preparation of Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care ( NPCC) at Master s Level
The Nurse Practitioner s in Critical Care when exercising prescriptive authority or drug administration as per institutional protocols , they are accountable for the competency in a) Patient selection/admission into ICU and discharge b) Problem identification through appropriate assessment c) Selection/administration of medication or devices or therapies d) Patients’ education for use of therapeutics e) Knowledge of interactions of therapeutics, if any f) Evaluation of outcome s and g) Recognition and management of complications and untoward reactions.
Nurse pract itioner s in critical care / acute care , oncology, emergency care, neurology, cardio vascular care , and anesthesia , can be prepared to function in ter t iary care settings. Rigorous educational preparation will enable them to diagnose and treat patients with c ritical illnesses as well as preventive and promoting care relevant to such illnesses and patients’ responses to illness.
Nurses Practitioner Courses Entry requirement:
Registered B.Sc Nurse with 1 year Clinical Experience preferably in Critical Care Setting
Core Courses:
- Theoretical basis for Advanced nursing practice
- Research application and Evidence Based Practice in Critical Care
- Leadership and Teaching skills
Speciality Courses:
- Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice
- Critical care Nursing I
- Critical care Nursing II
Advanced Practice Courses
- Advanced P athophysiology applied to Critical Care
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Health Assessment
In - service candidates:
I n - service candidates will get regular salary
Nurse Practitioner Practical / Lab
1. Preparation of budget 2. Preparation of teaching media for patients and staff 3. Preparation of staff patient assignment 4. Development of teaching plan 5. Micro teaching / patient education sessions 6. Preparation of staff duty roster
Nurse practitioner Salary in india:
The Nurses Practitioner salary in India in the beginning is around 40,000 to 75,000 per month
Is Gnereal Nursing candidate are Eligible for this course?
No you need to complete B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing to join this Nursing Practitioner Course
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GNM Nurses are Not Eligible for Nurse Practitioner course!
ReplyDeleteNo you need to complete B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing to join this Nursing Practitioner Course
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