
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The BS Nursing Generic program at Lahore College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences (LCPAHS) offers a well-rounded education that prepares students for diverse careers in healthcare. Through this program, students gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in clinical care, management, and research roles within the nursing profession.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
1st Year
First Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Anatomy and Physiology-I | 3 |
Biochemistry for Nurses | 3 |
Computer Skills | 1 |
English-I | 2 |
Fundamental of Nursing-I | 4 |
Microbiology | 3 |
Total | 16 |
Second Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Anatomy and Physiology-II | 3 |
Applied Nutrition | 1 |
Community Health Nursing-I | 3 |
English-II | 2 |
Fundamental of Nursing-II | 4 |
Islamiat | 2 |
Pakistan Studies | 2 |
Total | 17 |
2nd Year
First Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Adult Health Nursing – I | 8 |
English-III | 2 |
Health Assessment -I | 2 |
Mathematics | 1 |
Pathophysiology I | 2 |
Pharmacology-I | 2 |
Total | 17 |
Second Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Adult Health Nursing- II | 8 |
Developmental Psychology | 2 |
English-IV | 2 |
Health Assessment-II | 2 |
Nursing Ethics | 1 |
Pathophysiology II | 3 |
Pharmacology II | 2 |
Total | 20 |
3rd Year
First Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Community Health Nursing -II | 6 |
English-V | 2 |
Pediatrics Health Nursing | 7 |
Teaching/Learning: Principles and Practices | 3 |
Total | 18 |
Second Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Behavioural Psychology | 3 |
Culture, Health and Society | 2 |
English-VI | 2 |
Epidemiology | 2 |
Introduction to Biostatics | 3 |
Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
Total | 18 |
4th Year
First Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Critical Care Nursing | 7 |
English-VII | 2 |
Introduction to Nursing Theories | 2 |
Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
Nursing Research | 3 |
Total | 17 |
Second Semester
Course | Credit Hours |
---|---|
Clinical Practicum | 5 |
Community Health Nursing-III | 5 |
English-VIII | 2 |
Nursing Seminar / Role Transition | 2 |
Total | 14 |
Grand Total
Grand Total | 137 |
Here are some career opportunities for nurses:
- Registered Nurse (RN): Providing patient care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): Focusing on specialized areas like oncology, pediatrics, or critical care.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP): Diagnosing and treating patients, often with a higher level of autonomy.
- Nurse Educator: Teaching and training future nurses in academic or clinical settings.
- Nurse Manager/Administrator: Overseeing nursing staff and managing healthcare facilities or departments.
- Public Health Nurse: Promoting health and wellness in communities through education and preventive care.
- Research Nurse: Conducting clinical research to improve healthcare practices and outcomes.
- Home Health Nurse: Providing care to patients in their homes, often for chronic conditions or post-surgery recovery.
- School Nurse: Supporting the health and well-being of students in educational settings.
- Nurse Consultant: Offering expert advice in legal, healthcare, or insurance fields.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have completed their intermediate (F.Sc Pre-Medical or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks.