## Report on Indian Nursing Council Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program Corrigendum, Regulations 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Indian Nursing Council (INC) Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program Corrigendum, Regulations 2021. This corrigendum amends the earlier regulations notified on September 20, 2016. The core purpose of these amendments is to refine specific aspects of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) program, including essentiality certificates, faculty/staffing requirements, admission criteria, and examination regulations. Key findings indicate a focus on clarifying requirements for institutions offering the NP program and enhancing the qualifications and evaluation of NP candidates.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Indian Nursing Council Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program Corrigendum, Regulations 2021, based solely on the provided policy text. The report outlines the objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential impact of these amendments.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment:** This document is a corrigendum, thus it amends the original Indian Nursing Council Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program Regulations notified on September 20, 2016 (Notification No. 351).
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objectives of the amendments appear to be:
* To clarify the requirements for institutions seeking to offer the Nurse Practitioner (NP) program, specifically regarding essentiality certificates.
* To refine faculty/staff requirements for the NP program, focusing on qualifications and experience.
* To specify and update the student recruitment and admission requirements for the program.
* To update and refine the examination regulations, including eligibility, assessment, and evaluation criteria.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This document is an amendment, therefore it refines existing regulations. The likely reasons for this specific amendment are:
* **Essentiality Certificates:** Clarification around which institutions require essentiality certificates from the state government to run the NP program suggesting previous ambiguity.
* **Faculty/Staff Resources:** The detailed specifications around GNM, BSc, and MSc qualifications and critical care experience indicate a drive to standardize and improve the quality of instructors.
* **Student Recruitment/Admission:** Refining clinical experience and scoring requirements for BSc applicants implies an effort to enhance the caliber of students entering the NP program.
* **Examination Regulations:** Elaborating on attendance, classification of results, and examiner qualifications suggests a focus on fairness, rigor, and standardization in the evaluation process.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section focuses *specifically* on the changes introduced by the amendment text:
* **Essentiality Certificate:**
* **Original Policy (Inferred):** Required all institutions to obtain an essentiality certificate from the state government before starting an NP program.
* **New Rule:** Institutes already with BSc Nursing or MSc Nursing programs are now exempt from the need to secure Essentiality Certificate/Government Order from the State. Additionally, certain institutions like Universities offering B.Sc. Nursing or M.Sc. Nursing programs, and those offering MBBSDNB programs, are specifically exempted from needing a NOC (No Objection Certificate) to start the NP Program.
* **Effect of Change:** Reduces the administrative burden on certain institutions already providing nursing education, likely streamlining the process of establishing NP programs in these settings.
* **Faculty/Staff Resources:**
* **Original Policy (Inferred):** General requirements for faculty in the NP program.
* **New Rule:** Details the qualifications and experience needed for Clinical area preceptors (GNM/BSc/MSc with specific critical care experience). Further specifies the PG and BSc experience of Assistant Professors, and guest lecturers. Also clarifies that for a student to faculty ratio, there must be 1 nursing preceptor for every 10 students, and 1 medical preceptor for every 10 students.
* **Effect of Change:** Improves the quality of instruction and mentorship by demanding practical experience and higher qualifications in the NP program.
* **Student Recruitment/Admission:**
* **Original Policy (Inferred):** Broad admission requirements for the NP program.
* **New Rule:** Clarifies that applicants must possess a registered B.Sc nurse with minimum one year of critical care prior to enrolment. It also clarifies that applicants must have scored not less than 55 aggregate marks in the BSc program
* **Effect of Change:** Helps raise the standard of entrants into the NP program, ensuring a higher quality of potential NP candidates.
* **Examination Regulations:**
* **Original Policy (Inferred):** General framework for examinations.
* **New Rule:** Requires minimum 80% attendance for theory and practical classes to appear for final university exams. Further clarifies examiner requirements (must be MSc faculty with 2 years NP program teaching experience). States that OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) must be adopted during practical exams.
* **Effect of Change:** Ensures rigor and impartiality in the examination process, potentially improving the perceived value and standardization of the NP program.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Nursing institutions wishing to offer or already offering the Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program.
* Current and prospective students of the NP program.
* Faculty and staff involved in teaching and administering the NP program.
* The Indian Nursing Council (INC) as the regulatory body.
* Hospitals and healthcare facilities where NP program graduates will practice.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Indian Nursing Council (INC) is the primary responsible body for implementing and overseeing the regulations. Universities are responsible for conducting examinations and awarding degrees.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The regulations are effective from the date of notification in the Gazette of India. Specific timelines for essentiality certificates (where applicable) and application/admission processes are not defined in this text. Procedures for examinations (OSCE, grading) are specified in the revised text.
* **Specific to Amendments:** Institutions must adapt their admission processes, faculty hiring, and examination procedures to comply with the new regulations from the date of notification.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes introduced by the amendment text are:
* **Increased standardization and quality of NP programs:** The detailed faculty requirements and examination procedures aim to ensure a consistent and high-quality education across institutions.
* **Improved preparedness of NP graduates:** Enhanced admission criteria and emphasis on practical experience likely result in more competent and confident Nurse Practitioners entering the workforce.
* **Streamlined program approval process:** The exemptions regarding essentiality certificates for some institutions should reduce administrative hurdles and encourage the expansion of NP programs.
* **Enhanced public confidence in NP competence:** By standardizing training and increasing experience demands, changes will increase standards in the role.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Indian Nursing Council Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program Corrigendum, Regulations 2021 represents a significant effort to refine and enhance the standards of NP education in India. By clarifying essentiality certificate requirements, detailing faculty qualifications, specifying admission criteria, and strengthening examination procedures, the INC aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality NP programs and the production of competent Nurse Practitioners. The implementation of these amendments will be crucial in shaping the future of critical care nursing in India.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Place where the notification was issued.
Indian Nursing Council: Organization responsible for nursing regulations in India.
Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: The act that empowers the Indian Nursing Council.
Indian Nursing Council Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program Corrigendum, Regulations 2021: The name of the regulations being amended.
Gazette of India: Official government publication where the regulations are notified.
B.Sc. Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
M.Sc. Nursing: Master of Science in Nursing program.
State Nursing Council: Nursing council at state level.
GNM: General Nursing and Midwifery.
DNB: Diplomate of National Board
MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
ICU: Intensive Care Unit
Medical ICU: Medical Intensive Care Unit
Surgical ICU: Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Neuro ICU: Neurology Intensive Care Unit
CT ICU: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
OBS Gynae: Obstetrics and Gynecology
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vks-,l-ih-bZ-½
7-
'kwU; eYw ;kadu fn'kkfunsZ'k%[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
8-
lS)kfUrd ç;ksx'kkyk@ uSnkfud lS)kfUrd ç;ksx'kkyk@ uSnkfud
¼?k.Vs½ dkS'ky ¼?k.Vs½ ¼?k.Vs½ dkS'ky ¼?k.Vs½
ç;ksx'kkyk ç;ksx'kkyk
¼?k.Vs½ ¼?k.Vs½
3- urs `Ro] çcUèku 56 24 3- urs `Ro] çcUèku 56 24
vkSj f'k{k.k dyk ¼4 lIrkg½ vkSj f'k{k.k dyk ¼4 lIrkg½
eas mUur dkS'ky eas mUur dkS'ky
8-
7- fØfVdy ds;j 96 48 7- fØfVdy ds;j 96 48
ufl±x vH;kl dh ¼11 lIrkg½ ufl±x vH;kl dh ¼12 lIrkg½
uhao uhao
8- fØfVdy ds;j 96 48 8- fØfVdy ds;j 96 48
ufl±x-I ¼13 lIrkg½ ufl±x-I ¼12 lIrkg½
9- fØfVdy ds;j 96 48 9- fØfVdy ds;j 96 48
¼13 lIrkg½ ¼13 lIrkg½
ufl±x-II ufl±x-II
dqy = 2208 ?k.Vs 288 144 1748 dqy = 2208 ?k.Vs 288 144 1776
¼6 lIrkg½ ¼4 lIrkg½ ¼37 lIrkg½ ¼6 lIrkg½ ¼3 lIrkg½ ¼37 lIrkg½
8-
çFke o"kZ % 336 & 96 & 1776 ?k.Vs ¼lS)kfUrd & çFke o"kZ % 336 & 96 & 1776 ?k.Vs ¼lS)kfUrd &
dkS'ky ç;ksx'kkyk & uSnkfud½ ¿lS)kfUrd $ ySc ¾ dkS'ky ç;ksx'kkyk & uSnkfud½ ¿lS)kfUrd ¾ 15
20 çfr'kr ] Dyhfudy ¾ 80 çfr'kr À çfr'kr ] dkS'ky ç;ksx'kkyk $ uSnkfud ¾ 85 çfr'kr
À
f}rh; o"kZ % 288 & 144 & 1776 ?k.Vs ¼lS)kfUrd &
dkS'ky ç;ksx'kkyk & uSnkfud½ ¿lS)kfUrd $ ySc ¾ f}rh; o"kZ % 288 & 144 & 1776 ?k.Vs ¼lS)kfUrd &
20 çfr'kr ] Dyhfudy ¾ 80 çfr'kr À dkS'ky ç;ksx'kkyk & uSnkfud½ ¿lS)kfUrd ¾ 15
çfr'kr ] dkS'ky ç;ksx'kkyk $ uSnkfud ¾ 85 çfr'kr
À
8-
çFke o"kZ % 44 lIrkg ¼ifjp;kRed CykWd d{kkvks a vkSj 44 lIrkg ¼ifjp;kRed CykWd d{kkvks a vkSj
dk;Z'kkyk ds 2 lIrkg ds vfrfjDr½ dk;Z'kkyk ds 2 lIrkg ds vfrfjDr½
efsMdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg efsMdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg ¼gsesVksykWth inLFkkiu
lftZdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg lfgr½
dkfMZ;ks@dkfMZ;ksFkksjsfld ¼lh-Vh-½ vkbZ-lh-;w- & 8 lftZdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg ¼vkWij's ku fFk,Vj
lIrkg inLFkkiu lfgr½
vkikrdkyhu foHkkx & 6 lIrkg dkfMZ;ks@dkfMZ;ksFkksjsfld ¼lh-Vh-½ vkbZ-lh-;w- & 8
lIrkg
vU; vkbZ-lh-;w- ¼U;wjks] tyk@cuZ~l] Mk;fyfll ;wfuV½
& 6 lIrkg vkikrdkyhu foHkkx & 6 lIrkg ¼Vªksek lfgr½
vU; vkbZ-lh-;w- & 6 lIrkg
¼vU; vkbZ-lh-;w- & U;wjks vkbZ-lh-;w- & 2 lIrkg] cu~Zl
,aM Mk;fyfll & 1 lIrkg] uotkr f'k'kq o cky6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
fpfdRlk & 2 lIrkg] çlwfr ,oa L=h jksx & 1 lIrkg½
f}rh; o"kZ % 45 lIrkg ¼ifjp;kRed CykWd d{kkvks a ds 45 lIrkg ¼ifjp;kRed CykWd d{kkvks a ds
1 lIrkg ds vfrfjDr½ 1 lIrkg ds vfrfjDr½
efsMdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg efsMdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg ¼gsesVksykWth rFkk
lftZdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg Mk;fyfll lfgr½
dkfMZ;ks@dkfMZ;ksFkksjsfld ¼lh-Vh-½ vkbZ-lh-;w- & 8 lftZdy vkbZ-lh-;w- & 12 lIrkg ¼vkWij's ku fFk,Vj
lIrkg rFkk cUlZ lfgr½
vkikrdkyhu foHkkx & 8 lIrkg dkfMZ;ks@dkfMZ;ksFkksjsfld ¼lh-Vh-½ vkbZ-lh-;w- & 8
lIrkg
vU; vkbZ-lh-;w- ¼U;wjks] tyk@cuZ~l] Mk;fyfll ;wfuV½
& 6 lIrkg vkikrdkyhu foHkkx & 8 lIrkg ¼Vªksek rFkk vkink
lfgr½
vU; vkbZ-lh-;w- & 5 lIrkg
¼vU; vkbZ-lh-;w- & uotkr f'k'kq o cky fpfdRlk
vkbZ-lh-;w- & 2 lIrkg] U;wjks vkbZ-lh-;w- & 2 lIrkg]
çlwfr ,oa L=h jksx & 1 lIrkg½
8-
8-
Nk=ks a dk s LorU= :i ls laLFkkxr çksVksdkWy@LFkk;h Nk=ks a dk s LorU= :i ls laLFkkxr çksVksdkWy@LFkk;h
vkn's kks a ds vuqlkj nokvks a dh O;oLFkk] uSnkfud ijh{k.k] vkn's kks a ds vuqlkj nokvks a dh O;oLFkk] uSnkfud ijh{k.k]
çfØ;kvks]a fpfdRlk midj.kks a vkSj fpfdRlk ç'kklu ds çfØ;kvks]a fpfdRlk midj.kks a vkSj fpfdRlk ç'kklu ds
vkn's k nsus ds fy, çf'kf{kr fd;k tk,xk vkn's k nsus ds fy, çf'kf{kr fd;k tk,xk
A vkikrdkyhu nokvks a dh O;oLFkk A vkikrdkyhu nokvks a dh O;oLFkk
lEcfU/kr fpfdRld ds ijke'kZ ls dh tkrh gS ftldk lEcfU/kr fpfdRld ds ijke'kZ ls dh tkrh gS ftldk
ckn es a fyf[kr vkns'k }kjk leFkuZ fd;k tkrk gSA ckn es a fyf[kr vkns'k }kjk leFkuZ fd;k tkrk gSA
8- ¼,Q & rkfydk½ ¼,Q & rkfydk½
çFke o"kZ ifjp;kRed dk;Z'kkyk uSnkfud çFke o"kZ ifjp;kRed dk;Z'kkyk uSnkfud
dk ikBîØe d{kk,¡ O;ogkj es a dk ikBîØe d{kk,¡ O;ogkj es a
,dh—r ,dh—r
lS)kfUrd lS)kfUrd
f'k{kk f'k{kk
2- fØfVdy 8 ?k.Vs 40 ¼5 fnu½ 1×26 ?k.Vs 2- fØfVdy 8 ?k.Vs 40 ¼5 fnu½ 1×24 ?k.Vs
ds;j es a $ 6 ?k.Vs ¾ 26 ?k.Vs ds;j es a $ 8 ?k.Vs ¾ 24 ?k.Vs
vuqlUèkku vuqlUèkku
ykxw djuk ykxw djuk
vkSj lk{; vkSj lk{;
vkèkkfjr vkèkkfjr
vH;kl vH;kl
¼56$24½ ¼56$24½
3- urs `Ro] 12 ?k.Vs 2 ?k.Vs ¼CykWd 1×26 ?k.Vs 3- urs `Ro] 12$2 ?k.Vs 1×26 ?k.Vs
çcUèku vkSj d{kk,¡½ ¾ 26 ?k.Vs çcUèku vkSj ¾ 26 ?k.Vs[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
f'k{k.k eas 2-5×16 f'k{k.k eas 2-5×16
mUur dkS'ky ?k.Vs ¾ 40 mUur dkS'ky ?k.Vs ¾ 40
¼56$24½ ?k.Vs ¼56$24½ ?k.Vs
4- mUur 1-5×37 4- mUur 1-5×40
iSFkks& ?k.Vs ¾ 56 iSFkks& ?k.Vs ¾ 60
fQft;ksykWth ?k.Vs fQft;ksykWth ?k.Vs
¼60½ ¼60½
5- mUur 1×44 ?k.Vs 5- mUur 10 ?k.Vs 1×44 ?k.Vs
QkekZdksykWth ¾ 44 ?k.Vs QkekZdksykWth ¾ 44 ?k.Vs
¼54½ ¼54½
6- mUur 6 ?k.Vs 2×26 ?k.Vs 6- mUur 8 ?k.V s 2×26 ?k.Vs
LokLF; ¾ 52 ?k.Vs LokLF; ¾ 52 ?k.Vs
vkdyu vkdyu
1-5×18 1-5×18
¼70$40½ ¼70$48½
?k.Vs ¾ 27 ?k.Vs ¾ 27
?k.Vs ?k.Vs
1×12 ?k.Vs 1×15 ?k.Vs
¾ 12 ?k.Vs ¾ 15 ?k.Vs
2×7 ?k.Vs 2×6 ?k.Vs
¾ 14 ?k.Vs ¾ 12 ?k.Vs
2×2 ?k.Vs 2×2 ?k.Vs
¾ 4 ?k.Vs ¾ 4 ?k.Vs
dqy ;ksx 48 ?k.Vs 48 ?k.Vs 336 ?k.Vs
çFke o"kZ & ifjp;kRed d{kk,¡ = 1 lIrkg] çFked ko;"Zk'Z kk&y ki =fj p1; lkRIerdkg ]d {kk,¡ = 1 lIrkg ¼48 ?k.Vs½]
44 lIrkg & 7-5 ?k.Vs çfr lIrkg dk;Z'kkyk = 1 lIrkg ¼48 ?k.Vs½]
44 lIrkg & 7-5 ?k.Vs çfr lIrkg ¼330@336 ?k.Vs½
ç'ui= ,oa ç'uksÙkjh% 10 vad
fyf[kr dk;Z@l=h; ç'ui=% 10 vad ¼oSf'od ,oa jk"Vªh; LokLF; n[s kHkky ds #>ku o
uhfr;ka½
uSnkfud laxks"Bh ¼uSnkfud@fof'k"V uSnkfud ifjfLFkfr;ks a eas ds;j ikFkos@fof'k"V ufl±x
voèkkj.kkvks a dk vuçq ;ksx½% 5 vad
ç'ui=% 20 vad
fyf[kr dk;Z% 5 vad ¼lkfgfR;d leh{kk@'kksèk midj.kks a dh r;S kjh½
tuZy Dyc% 5 vad ¼vkbZlh;w ufl±x n{krkvks a ds fy, 'kksèk lk{;ks a dk fo'ys"k.k½8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
ç'ui=% 15 vad
tuZy Dyc ¼urs `Ro@çcaèku@f'k{k.k eas #>ku½% 5 vad
fyf[kr dk;Z% 5 vad ¼vkbZlh;w es a dk;ZLFky Çglk½
lw{e f'k{k.k % 5 vad
ç'ui= ,oa ç'uksÙkjh% 20 vad ¼iSFkksfQft;ksykWth & 10] QkekZdksykWth & 10½
vkS"kfèk vè;;u% 5 vad ¼vkS"kèk vè;;u vkSj çLrqfr½
ekey s dh çLrqfr vkSj ekeys dh vè;;u fjikVs Z ¼iSFkksfQft;ksykWth½% 5 vad
ç'ui=% 20 vad
fyf[kr dk;Z% 10 vad ¼uSnkfud@tkap fjiksVZ & O;k[;k ,oa fu"d"kks± dk fo'ys"k.k½
uSnkfud çn'kZu ewY;kadu% 10 vad
inLFkkiu ds var es a ijh{kk ¼vks,llhbZ½% 10 vad
ekey s dh çLrqfr vkSj ekeys dh vè;;u fjikVs Z% 5 vad
vkarfjd vks,llhbZ% 25 vad
ç'ui= vkSj ç'uksÙkjh% 20
fyf[kr dk;Z% 10 vad ¼vkbZlh;w çksVksdkWy½
uSnkfud çn'kZu ewY;kadu% 20 vad
inLFkkiu ds var es a ijh{kk ¼vks,llhbZ½% 10 vad
vkS"kfèk vè;;u ¼vkS"kfèk vè;;u o çLrqfr½% 10 vad
ekey s dh çLrqfr vkSj ekeys dh vè;;u fjikVs Z ¼ikfjokfjd f'k{kk@ijke'kZ½% 5 vad
ekey s dh çLrqfr ¼uSnkfud@ds;j ikFkos dk vuçq ;ksx½% 5 vad
vkarfjd vks,llhbZ% 50 vad
I
ç'ui= vkSj ç'uksÙkjh% 20 vad
uSnkfud laxks"Bh vkSj tuZy Dyc% 10 vad[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 9
uSnkfud çn'kZu ewY;kadu% 20 vad
inLFkkiu ds var es a ijh{kk ¼vks,llhbZ½% 10 vad
uSnkfud çLrqfr% 10 vad
ekey s dh vè;;u fjikVs Z% 10 vad
vkarfjd vks,llhbZ% 50 vad
II
ç'ui=% 20 vad
uSnkfud laxks"Bh% 10 vad
uSnkfud çn'kZu ewY;kadu% 20 vad
inLFkkiu ds var es a ijh{kk ¼vks,llhbZ½% 10 vad
uSnkfud çLrqfr% 10 vad
ekey s dh vè;;u fjikVs Z ¼fodflr uSnkfud@ds;j ikFkos½% 10 vad
vkarfjd vks,llhbZ% 50 vad
çk;ksfxd% 50 vad
× × ×
I.
1- o;Ld jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap
2- cky jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk ys[ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap
3- fu"d"kks± dh O;k[;k vkSj ifj.kke
4- uSnkfud ekinMa ks a dh fuxjkuh
×10 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
1- o;Ld jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku
2- o;Ld jksxh dh è;kuiwoZd 'kkjhfjd tkap
3- cky jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk ys[ku
4- cky jksxh dh è;kuiwoZd 'kkjhfjd tkpa
5- o`Ùk y[s ku dh O;k[;k vkSj 'kkjhfjd tkap ds fu"d"kZ
6- ç;ksx'kkyk vkSj uSnkfud ijh{k.kks a ds ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k
7- uSnkfud ekinMa ks a dh fuxjkuh
8- uSnkfud ekinMa ks a dh fuxjkuh
×
I.
1- è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap vkSj fu"d"kks± rFkk ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k
2- fuxjkuh n{krk,a ¼phjQkM+ okyh vkSj fcuk phjQkM+ okyh½
3- fpfdRlh; eè;orZu ¼vkikrdkyhu çfØ;kRed n{krk,a½ ftleas nok ç'kklu 'kkfey gS
4- ikfjokfjd f'k{kk vkSj ijke'kZ
×
1- o;Ld jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap vkSj ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 11
2- cky jksxh dk dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap vkSj ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k
3- fuxjkuh n{krk,a ¼phjQkM+ okyh vkSj fcuk phjQkM+ okyh½
4- fuxjkuh n{krk,a ¼phjQkM+ okyh vkSj fcuk phjQkM+ okyh½
5- n[s kHkky ;kstuk dk fodkl
6- ikfjokfjd f'k{kk vkSj ijke'kZ
7- fpfdRlh; eè;orZu ¼vkikrdkyhu çfØ;k,a½ ftleas nok ç'kklu 'kkfey gS
8- fpfdRlh; eè;orZu ¼vkikrdkyhu çfØ;k,a½ ftleas nok ç'kklu 'kkfey gS
×
I II
1- è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap vkSj fu"d"kks± rFkk ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k
2- fuxjkuh n{krk,a ¼phjQkM+ okyh vkSj fcuk phjQkM+ okyh½
3- n[s kHkky@n[s kHkky ekxZ dh ;kstuk dk fodkl
4- fpfdRlh; eè;orZu ¼vkikrdkyhu çfØ;kRed n{krk,a½ ftleas nok ç'kklu 'kkfey gS
×
1- o;Ld jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk y[s ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap vkSj ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k
2- cky jksxh dk è;kuiwoZd o`Ùk ys[ku rFkk 'kkjhfjd tkap vkSj ifj.kkeks a dh O;k[;k
3- fuxjkuh n{krk,a ¼phjQkM+ okyh vkSj fcuk phjQkM+ okyh½
4- ikfjokfjd f'k{kk vkSj ijke'kZ
5- n[s kHkky@n[s kHkky ekxZ dh ;kstuk dk fodkl
6- ikfjokfjd f'k{kk vkSj ijke'kZ
7- vkS"kfèk ç'kklu
8- fpfdRlh; eè;orZu ¼vkikrdkyhu çfØ;k,a½12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
×
MkW- Vh- fnyhi dqekj] vè;{k
[जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./528/2021-22]
INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd December, 2021
Indian Nursing Council (Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post Graduate Residency Program –
Corrigendum), Regulations 2021
F. No. 11-1/2019-INC.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 16 of
the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 (XLVIII of 1947) as amended from time to time and in partial
modification of earlier Regulations notified no. 11-1/2015-INC (no. 351) dated 20th September, 2016, the
Indian Nursing Council hereby makes the following amendments to the Regulation namely:—
Short title and commencement
i. These Regulations may be called the Indian Nursing Council (Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Post
Graduate Residency Program – Corrigendum), Regulations 2021.
ii. These Regulations shall come into force from the date, the same is notified in the Gazette of India. In
the Gazette Notification No. 351 dated 20th September, 2016, the following changes are further
effected:—
Reg. For Read
No.
V. 1. Essentiality Certificate 1. Essentiality Certificate
1. a. If any institution opting to start NP program a. Any institution who wishes to start NP
a. & already has BSc (N) or MSc (N) program program shall obtain Essentiality[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 13
Reg. For Read
No.
b. recognized by INC, it will be exempted from Certificate/Government Order from State.
NOC (No Objection Certificate)/ Essentiality b. The following institutions are exempted from
Certificate for NP in critical care post graduate obtaining Essentiality Certificate.
residency program from State Government
i. Institutions/Universities already offering
b. If the institution is having any University B.Sc. (Nursing) or M.Sc. (Nursing)
education program of training nurses and programs.
doctors or if they have DNB program, NOC
ii. Institutions/Universities offering
will not be required to start NP program
MBBS/DNB programs.
V. 5. Faculty/Staff resources 5. Faculty/ Staff resources
5. a. a. Clinical area: Full time qualified GNM with 6 a. Clinical area:
years of experience in critical care nursing or Nursing Preceptor: Full time qualified GNM
BSc with 2 years experience in critical care with 6 years of experience in critical care
nursing or MSc (Specialty-Medical Surgical nursing or B.Sc. (Nursing) with 2 years’
Nursing/ Pediatric Nursing/ Obstetrics & experience in critical care nursing or M.Sc.
Gynaecology Nursing) with one year critical in Medical Surgical Nursing/Pediatric
care nursing experience (One faculty for every Nursing/Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing
10 students) Specialty with one year critical care nursing
experience.
Medical Preceptor: Medical PG/Intensivist
Preceptor student ratio: Nursing 1:10,
Medical 1:10 (Every student must have a
medical and nursing preceptor).
V. b. Teaching faculty: Professor/Associate b. Teaching faculty: Professor/Associate
5. b. professor- 1 (Teaching experience- 5 years post Professor – 1 (Teaching experience: 5 years
PG), Assistant professor- 1 (Teaching post PG) – M.Sc. in Medical Surgical
experience- 3 years post BSc) Nursing/Pediatric Nursing/ Obstetrics &
Gynaecology Nursing Specialty (One faculty
for every 10 students).
Assistant Professor – 1 (Teaching
experience: 3 years post B.Sc.).
V. d. Guest lecturers: for pharmacology d. Guest lecturers: for pharmacology,
5. d. pathophysiology, critical care medicine.
V. 8. Student Recruitment/Admission Requirements 8. Student Recruitment/Admission
8. a. Applicants must possess a registered B.Sc nurse Requirements:
a to with a minimum of one year clinical a. Applicants must possess a registered B.Sc./
d experience, preferably in any critical care P.B.B.Sc. nurse with a minimum of one year
setting prior to enrollment. clinical experience, preferably in any critical
b. Must have undergone the BSc in an institution care setting prior to enrollment.
recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. b. Must have undergone the B.Sc. (Nursing) in
c. Must have scored not less than 55% aggregate an institution found suitable by the Indian
marks in the BSc program Nursing Council and have been registered in
any State Nursing Council.
d. Selection must be based on the merit of an
entrance examination and interview held by the c. Must have scored not less than 55%14 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
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No.
competent authority aggregate marks in the B.Sc. program.
Number of candidates: 1 candidate for 4-5 ICU d. Selection must be based on the merit of an
beds, entrance examination and interview held by
Salary: the competent authority.
1. In-service candidates will get regular salary. e. Must be physically fit.
2. Salary for the other candidates as per the Number of candidates: 1 candidate for 4-5 ICU
salary structure of the hospital where the beds.
course is conducted. Salary:
1. In-service candidates will get regular salary.
2. Stipend/Salary for the other candidates as per
the salary structure of the hospital where the
course is conducted.
VI. Examination Regulations Examination Regulations
Eligibility for appearing for the examination Eligibility for appearing for the examination
Attendance: Theory, practical and Clinical – 100% Attendance: Minimum 80% for Theory and
practical before appearing for final university
Classification of results
examination but must complete 100% in
Pass: 50% pass in theory and Clinical Practicum
practical before the award of degree.
Second Division: 50-59%
There is no minimum cut off for Internal
First Division: 60-74%
assessment marks, as internal and external
Distinction: 75% and above marks are added together for declaring pass.
For declaring the rank, aggregate of two years Examining and degree awarding authority:
marks will be considered Respective University.
If a candidate fails in theory or practical, he/she has Declaration of Results
to reappear for the paper in which he/she has
The declaration of results will be done as pass
failed.
(60%) or fail and with rank.
Maximum number of attempts = 2, Maximum
Pass marks is 60% and above in the aggregate of
period to complete the program = 4 years
both internal and external university
Practicum: 6hours of examination per student examination in theory and practical in every
Maximum number of students per day = 5 students course/subject and less than 60% is fail.
Examination should be held in clinical area only For calculating the rank, the aggregate of the
two years’ marks will be considered.
Examined by one internal and one external
examiner If a candidate fails in theory or practical, he/she
must appear for the paper in which he/she has
The examiner should be MSc faculty teaching the
failed.
NP program with minimum two years of
experience. Rank will not be declared for candidates who
fail in any subject.
Maximum period to complete the program = 4
years.
Practical Examination
OSCE type of examination will be followed
alongside viva (oral examination) – Refer OSCE[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 15
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No.
Guidelines found in Appendix-2.
Maximum number of students per day = 10
students.
Examination should be held in clinical area
only.
The team of three practical examiners will
include one internal examiner {M.Sc. faculty
with two years of experiences in teaching the
NPCC program/M.Sc. faculty (Medical Surgical
Nursing preferable) with 5 years of post PG
experience}, one external examiner (same as
above) and one medical internal examiner who
should be preceptor for NPCC program.
VI. Dissertation Dissertation
Submission of the research proposal: By 6 months Research guides: Main guide – Nursing faculty
in first year (3 years Post PG experience) teaching NP
Submission of the dissertation final: 6 months program, Co-guide: Medical preceptor.
before completion of second year Submission of research proposal: 6-9 months
Research guides: Main guide – Nursing faculty after date of admission in the first year.
(3years experience) teaching NP program, Guide student ratio: 1:5
Co guide: Medical preceptor Research committee: There shall be a separate
Guide student ratio- 1:5 research committee in the college/hospital to
There should be a separate research committee in guide and oversee the progress of the research
the college/hospital to guide and oversee the {minimum of 5 members with principal or CNO
progress of the research (minimum of 5 members who is M.Sc. (Nursing) qualified}.
with principal or CNO-MScN) Ethical clearance must be obtained by the
Ethical clearance should be obtained by the hospital ethics committee since it involves
hospital ethics committee clinical research.
Topic selection: The topic should be relevant to
critical care nursing that will add knowledge or
evidence for nursing intervention. The research
should be conducted in any of the critical care
settings.
Data collection: 7 weeks are allotted for data
collection, which can be integrated during
clinical experience after 6 months in first year
and before 6 months in second year.
Writing the research report: 6-9 months in
second year.
Submission of Dissertation final: 3 months
before completion of the second year.
Dissertation Examination
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report = 50 marks
University examination: Viva & Dissertation
report = 50 marks
{Marking guide used for other M.Sc. (Nursing)
specialties can be used for evaluation}.
VII. Assessment (Formative and Summative) Assessment (Formative and Summative)
Nursing process report/Care study report Clinical and care pathway/Case study report
VII. Assessment (Formative and Summative) Assessment (Formative and Summative)
Objective Structured Clinical Examination Objective Structured Clinical Examination
(OSCE)/OSPE (OSCE)
VII. Assessment (Formative and Summative) Assessment (Formative and Summative)
NIL Assessment Guidelines: Appendix-2
VIII COURSES OF INSTRUCTION COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
.
Theory Lab/Skill Clinical Theory Lab/Skill Clinical
(Hrs) Lab (Hrs) (Hrs) (Hrs) Lab (Hrs) (Hrs)
I Year I Year
III. Advanced 56 24 184 III. Advanced 56 24 192
skills in 4wks skills in 4 wks
Leadership, Leadership,
Management Management
and Teaching and Teaching
Skills Skills
VIII COURSES OF INSTRUCTION COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
.
II Year II Year
VII. 96 48 552 VII. 96 48 576
Foundations of 11wks Foundations of 12 wks
Critical Care Critical Care
Nursing Nursing
Practice Practice
VIII. Critical 96 48 552 VIII. Critical 96 48 576
Care Nursing I 13wks Care Nursing I 12 wks
IX. Critical 96 48 644 IX. Critical 96 48 624
Care Nursing II 13wks Care Nursing II 13 wks
TOTAL = 288 144 1748 TOTAL = 288 144 1776
2208hrs (6wks) (4wks) (37wks) 2208 hours (6 wks) (3 wks) (37 wks)
VIII COURSES OF INSTRUCTION COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
. I year : 336-96-1776hrs (Theory-skill lab-clinical) I year : 336-96-1776 hrs (Theory-skill lab-
[Theory + Lab=20%, Clinical=80%] clinical)
II year : 288-144-1776hrs ( ’’ ’’ ) [Theory =15%, Skill Lab + Clinical=85%][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 17
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[Theory + Lab=20%, Clinical=80%] II year : 288-144-1776 hrs ( ’’ ’’
)
[Theory =15%, Skill Lab + Clinical=85%]
VIII CLINICAL PRACTICE CLINICAL PRACTICE
.
B. 8 hours duty with one day Off in a week and B. 8 hours duty with one day Off in a week
on call duty one per week and on call duty one per week
Clinical placements: Clinical placements:
I year: 44 wks (excludes 2 weeks of introductory I Year: 44 wks (excludes 2 weeks of
block classes and workshop) introductory block classes and workshop)
Medical ICU – 12 weeks Medical ICU – 12 weeks (includes Hematology
posting)
Surgical ICU – 12 weeks
Cardio/Cardio thoracic (CT) ICU – 8 weeks Surgical ICU – 12 weeks (includes OT posting)
Emergency Department – 6 weeks Cardio/Cardiothoracic (CT) ICU – 8 weeks
Other ICUs (Neurology, Burns, Dialysis unit) – 6 Emergency Department – 6 weeks (includes
weeks Trauma)
Other ICUs – 6 weeks
{Other ICUs: Neuro ICU – 2 wks, Burns and
Dialysis – 1 wk, Neonatal and Pediatric ICU – 2
wks, OBS & Gynae – 1 wk}
II Year: 45 wks (excludes one week of block
II Year: 45 wks (excludes one week of block
classes)
classes)
Medical ICU – 12 weeks
Medical ICU – 12 weeks (includes Hematology
Surgical ICU – 12 weeks
and Dialysis Unit)
Cardio/Cardio thoracic (CT) ICU – 8 weeks
Surgical ICU – 12 weeks (includes OT and
Emergency Department - 8 weeks Burns)
Other ICUs (Neurology, Burns, Dialysis unit) - 6 Cardio/Cardio thoracic (CT) ICU – 8 weeks
weeks
Emergency Department – 8 weeks (includes
Trauma and Disaster)
Other ICUs – 5 weeks
{Other ICUs: Neonatal and Pediatric ICU – 2
wks, Neuro ICU – 2 wks, OBS & Gynae – 1
wk}
VIII CLINICAL PRACTICE CLINICAL PRACTICE
.
D. Procedures/log book D. Procedures/log book
At the end of each clinical posting, clinical log At the end of each clinical posting, clinical log
book (Specific competencies/Clinical skills & book (Specific procedural
clinical requirements) has to be signed by the competencies/Clinical skills) (Appendix 3) and
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VIII CLINICAL PRACTICE CLINICAL PRACTICE
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F. Institutional Protocol/standing orders based F. Institutional Protocol/standing orders
administration of drugs & ordering of based administration of drugs & ordering of
investigations and therapies investigations and therapies
The students will be trained to independently The students will be trained to independently
administer drugs and order diagnostic tests, administer drugs and order diagnostic tests,
procedures, medical equipment and therapies as procedures, medical equipment and therapies as
per institutional protocols/standing orders. per institutional protocols/standing orders.
(Appendix 4 Standing orders). Administration of (Appendix 5 Standing orders). Administration
emergency drugs is carried out in consultation with of emergency drugs is carried out in consultation
concerned physician and endorsed later by written with concerned physician and endorsed later by
orders. written orders.
VIII CLINICAL PRACTICE (F Table) CLINICAL PRACTICE (F Table)
.
Implementation of Curriculum - Implementation of Curriculum -
A tentative plan A tentative plan
I yr. Courses Intro- Worksho Theory I yr. Courses Intro- Worksho Theory
ductor p integrated in ductor p integrated
y clinical y in clinical
classes practicum classes practicum
2. Research 8 40 (5 1x26=26hrs 2. Research 8 hrs 40 (5 1×24=24
Application and day) + application and day) + 8 hrs
Evidence Based 6hrs evidence based hrs
Practice in practice in
Critical Care Critical Care
(56+24) (56+24)
3. Advanced 12 2hrs 1x26=26 hrs 3. Advanced 12+2 1×26=26
skills in (Block 2.5x16=40hr skills in hrs hrs
leadership, classes) s leadership, 2.5×16=4
Management Management 0 hrs
and Teaching and Teaching
(56+24) (56+24)
4. Advanced 1.5x37=56hr 4. Advanced 1.5×40=6
Pathophysiolog s Pathophysiolog 0 hrs
y (60) y (60)
5. Advanced 1x44=44hrs 5. Advanced 10 hrs 1×44=44
Pharmacology Pharmacology hrs
(54) (54)
6. Advanced 6hrs 2x26=52hrs 6. Advanced 8 hrs 2×26=52
Health 1.5x18=27hr Health hrs
Assessment s Assessment 1.5×18=2
(70+40) 1x12=12hrs (70+48) 7 hrs
2x7=14hrs 1×15=15
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2x2=4hrs 2×6=12
hrs
2×2=4 hrs
Total 48 hrs 48 hrs 336 hrs
I year – Introductory classes= 1 week, I year – Introductory classes = 1 week (48 hrs),
Workshop = 1 week, Workshop = 1 week (48 hrs)
44 weeks= 7.5 hrs/week 44 weeks = 7.5 hrs/week (330/336 hrs)
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Appendices APPENDIX 2
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (including OSCE guidelines)
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (Theory and practical)
I Year
1. Theoretical Basis for Advanced Practice Nursing
College examination of theory only: 50 marks
Internal Assessment:
Test papers and Quiz: 10 marks
Written assignment/term paper: 10 marks (Global and national healthcare
trends & policies)
Clinical seminar (Clinical/Care pathway in specific clinical
condition/Application of specific nursing theory): 5 marks
Final Theory College Exam: 25 marks
Total Marks: 50 marks
2. Research Application and Evidence Based Practice in Critical Care
Theory:
Test papers: 20 marks
Written assignment: 5 marks (Literature review/Preparation of research
instrument)
Journal club: 5 marks (Analysis of research evidence for ICU nursing
competencies)
Total: 30 marks
3. Advanced Skills in Leadership, Management and Teaching Skills
Theory:
Test papers: 15 marks
Journal club (Trends in Leadership/Management/Teaching): 5 marks
Written assignment: 5 marks (ICU work place violence)
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4. Advanced Pathophysiology & Advanced Pharmacology relevant to
Critical Care
Theory:
Test papers and Quiz: 20 marks (Pathophysiology-10, Pharmacology-10)
Drug studies: 5 marks (Drug study and presentation)
Case presentation and case study report (Pathophysiology): 5 marks
Total: 30 marks
5. Advanced Health/Physical Assessment
Theory:
Test papers: 20 marks
Written assignment: 10 marks (Diagnostic/investigatory reports –
interpretation and analysis of findings)
Total: 30 marks
Practicum:
Clinical performance evaluation: 10 marks
End of posting exam (OSCE): 10 marks
Case presentation and case study report: 5 marks
Internal OSCE: 25 marks
Total Internal Practical: 50 marks
End of posting exam can be conducted in any two ICUs (Medical ICU
and Surgical ICU preferable)
II Year
1. Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice
Theory:
Test papers and Quiz: 20
Written assignment: 10 marks (ICU protocols)
Total: 30 marks
Practicum:
Clinical Performance evaluation: 20 marks
End of posting exam (OSCE): 10 marks
Drug studies (Drug study and presentation): 10 marks
Case presentation and case study report (Family education/counseling): 5
marks
Case presentation (Application of Clinical/Care Pathway): 5 marks
Internal OSCE: 50 marks
Total Internal Practical: 100 marks
2. Critical Care Nursing I
Theory:
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Clinical Seminar and Journal Club: 10 marks
Total: 30 marks
Practicum:
Clinical performance evaluation: 20 marks
End of posting exam (OSCE): 10 marks
Clinical presentation: 10 marks
Case study report: 10 marks
Internal OSCE: 50 marks
Total Internal Practical: 100 marks
3. Critical Care Nursing II
Theory:
Test papers: 20 marks
Clinical Seminar: 10 marks
Total: 30 marks
Practicum:
Clinical performance evaluation: 20 marks
End of posting exam (OSCE): 10 marks
Clinical presentation: 10 marks
Case study report (Developed clinical/care pathway): 10 marks
Internal OSCE: 50 marks
Total Internal Practical: 100 marks
End of posting exam can be conducted in any two ICUs (Medical ICU
and Surgical ICU preferable)
4. Dissertation
Practicum: 50 marks
EXTERNAL (FINAL) EXAMINATION (As per schedule in syllabus)
Theory: Short answer and essay type questions (Weightage can be
decided by the University)
{Essay 2×15 marks = 30, Short answers 5×6 marks = 30, Very short 5×2
marks = 10}
OSCE GUIDELINES FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
I YEAR
I. HEALTH ASSESSMENT
INTERNAL
OSCE: 25 marks
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
1. Focused history taking and physical examination of adult patient
2. Focused history taking and physical examination of pediatric patient
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4. Monitoring of clinical parameters
Number of stations: 5 (4+1 Rest station)
Time for each station: 10 minutes
Marks for each station: 5 marks (As per competency check list and
allotted marks)
Total: 4×5 = 20 marks
Oral exam = 5 marks
Total = 25 marks
EXTERNAL
OSCE: 50 marks
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
1. Focused history taking of adult patient
2. Focused physical examination of adult patient
3. Focused history taking of pediatric patient
4. Focused physical examination of pediatric patient
5. Interpretation of history and physical examination findings
6. Interpretation of results of lab and diagnostic tests
7. Monitoring clinical parameters
8. Monitoring clinical parameters
Number of stations: 10 (8+2 Rest stations)
Time for each station: 10 minutes
Marks for each station: 5 marks (As per competency check list and
allotted marks)
Total: 8×5 = 40 marks
Oral exam = 10 marks
Total = 50 marks
On completion of procedural competencies in log book and clinical
requirements, the NP student is qualified to appear for final practical
examination.
II YEAR
I. FOUNDATIONS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING
INTERNAL
OSCE: 50 Marks
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
1. Focused history taking and physical examination and interpretation of
findings and results
2. Monitoring competencies (Invasive and non-invasive)
3. Therapeutic interventions (Emergency procedural competencies)
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4. Family Education and counseling
Number of stations: 5 (4+1 Rest station)
Time for each station: 10 minutes
Marks for each station: 10 marks (As per competency check list and
allotted marks)
Total: 10×4 = 40 marks
Oral exam = 10 marks
Total = 50 marks
EXTERNAL
OSCE: 100 marks
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
1. Focused history taking, physical examination and interpretation of results
of adult patient
2. Focused history taking, physical examination and interpretation of results
of pediatric patient
3. Monitoring competencies (Invasive and noninvasive)
4. Monitoring competencies (Invasive and noninvasive)
5. Development of care plan
6. Family education and counseling
7. Therapeutic interventions (Emergency procedures) including drug
administration
8. Therapeutic interventions (Emergency procedures) including drug
administration
Number of stations: 10 (8+2 Rest stations)
Time for each station: 10 minutes
Marks for each station: 10 marks (As per competency check list and
allotted marks)
Total: 8×10 = 80 marks
Oral exam = 20 marks
Total = 100 marks
II & III. CRITICAL CARE NURSING I & II
INTERNAL
OSCE: 50 marks
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
1. Focused history taking and physical examination and interpretation of
findings and results
2. Monitoring competencies (Invasive and noninvasive)
3. Development of plan of care/care pathway
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Number of stations: 5 (4+1 Rest station)
Time for each station: 10 minutes
Marks for each station: 10 marks (As per competency check list and
allotted marks)
Total: 10×4 = 40 marks
Oral exam = 10 marks
Total = 50 marks
EXTERNAL
OSCE: 100 marks
CORE COMPETENCY DOMAINS
1. Focused history taking, physical examination and interpretation of results
of adult patient
2. Focused history taking, physical examination and interpretation of results
of pediatric patient
3. Monitoring competencies (Invasive and noninvasive)
4. Family education and counseling
5. Development of plan of care/care pathway
6. Family education and counseling
7. Drug administration
8. Therapeutic interventions (Emergency procedures)
Number of stations: 10 (8+2 Rest stations)
Time for each station: 10 minutes
Marks for each station: 10 marks (As per competency check list and
allotted marks)
Total: 8×10 = 80 marks
Oral exam = 20 marks
Total = 100 marks
On completion of procedural competencies in log book and clinical
requirements, the NP student is qualified to appear for final practical
examination
Appendices Appendix 2a. Appendix 3 a.
Clinical Log Clinical Log Book
Book
I Year
I Year
Appendices Appendix Appendix 3 b.
2b. Clinical Clinical Log Book
Log Book
II Year
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Appendices Appendix 3 Appendix 4
Clinical Clinical Requirements
requirements
Appendices Appendix 4 Appendix 5
Standing Standing Orders
orders
Dr. T. DILEEP KUMAR, President
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./528/2021-22]
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