Nursing is a medical specialty that concentrates on providing care to people, families, and communities to help them live healthy lives and recover from health issues. Anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biology, chemistry, genetics and psychology are just a few of the topics covered in the study programme. In order to give students both theoretical and practical knowledge, nursing degrees combine academic study with practical experience and training.

Adult nursing, paediatric nursing, mental health nursing, and learning disability nursing are the four primary subfields of nursing. Students pursuing nursing degrees have the option of specialising in any of the areas. Additionally, some degrees permit the combination of two nursing specialities.

Students receive training in creating a plan of care, collaborating with other members of the medical team to treat illnesses and enhance health and wellness, and working closely with doctors, therapists, patients and the patients’s family. Students will learn how to care for patients by providing health advice, managing prescribed medications, and ensuring that they recover fast throughout the course. Nurses acquire a variety of crucial skills during their education and professional careers, including evaluation, intervention, communication, critical thinking, human compassion and problem-solving.

As nursing graduates can find employment opportunities everywhere in the world, nursing degrees offer independence and flexibility in the workplace. Although on-campus education is the most common way to achieve a nursing degree, online courses is still an option. Online healthcare classes and courses are available to students, including ones on teaching through simulation or nursing education techniques.

Study Levels:

Universities all around the country provide nursing programmes. These universities provide four-year bachelor's degrees, two-year master's degrees, and four- to six-year doctorate degrees. Additionally, there are certificate and diploma programmes with a minimum duration of six months.

The different types of nursing programmes available worldwide are as follows:

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Adult Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in International Nursing Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Learning Disability Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Children’s Nursing
• Master of Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Arts in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing and Health
• Master of Science in Children’s Nursing
• Master Degree in Nursing Leadership and Administration
• Master of Science in Adult Nursing
• Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing
• Master of Science in Learning Disability Nursing
• Master of Science in Public Health
• Master of Science in Community Public Health Nursing
• Diploma in Practical Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Post-master Certificate in Nursing
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing

Specialisations:

There are four main areas of specialisation in nursing; however the profession has changed dramatically as more subspecialties have emerged. To get specialised knowledge and experience in a particular sector, nursing students might opt to specialise in any discipline. Available below are the list of specialised nursing courses:

• Adult Nursing
• Children’s Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing

• Learning Disability Nursing
• Ambulatory Care Nursing
• Cardiac Nursing
• Case Management Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Dialysis Nursing
• Genetics Nursing
• Geriatric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Oncology Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Holistic Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Orthopaedic Nursing
• Midwifery Nursing

Employability:

One of the careers of highest calibre allows one to give back to the community is nursing. Graduates with nursing degree have excellent career prospects and employment options. They can work in hospitals, public or private healthcare facilities, nursing homes, senior living facilities, training centres for nurses, academic and research institutions and many other places. The nursing students in India can pursue the following jobs:

• Registered Nurse
• Head Nursed
• Executive Paramedic Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator
• Intensive Care Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Staff Nurse
• Industrial Nurse
• Military Nurse
• Supervisor
• Psychiatric Nurse
• Homecare Nurses
• Nursing Executives
• Junior Psychiatric Nurse
• Quality Analyst
• Medical Representative

The different job roles abroad for students in nursing are as follows:

• Staff Nurse
• Industrial Nurse
• Nursing Instructor
• Nurse Assistant
• Department Supervisor
• Community Health Nurse
• Teacher of Nursing
• Nursing Superintendent
• Military Nurse
• Home Care Nurse
• Ward Nurse
• Junior Psychiatric Nurse