Nursing is a rewarding profession. It requires compassion, empathy, and the ability to care for others. A nurse’s role is not restricted to hospitals and clinics. There are numerous other opportunities for nurses in the healthcare sector, such as nursing homes and home care.
But how much do nurses earn? Are they capable of meeting their requirements? This article will answer these questions as well as provide some general information about nursing courses and scope.
To begin, there are several courses available for students interested in working in the nursing field. Some of these courses include:
- BSc Nursing is a 4 year undergraduate course in which the medical aspirants get thorough knowledge and training in the processes of wellness, illness management and health promotion.
- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a 3 and a half year nursing diploma course pursued by students after the completion of 10+2. This course aims at teaching the students about taking care of patients, assisting the doctors and develops skills to efficiently work in hospital environment.
- Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) is a diploma programme of 2 years that teaches students how to care for patients, particularly pregnant women during and after pregnancy. This course also provides students with practical experience during their six-month internship.
Some other nursing courses are mentioned below–
| COURSE | DURATION |
| B.Sc (Post Basic) | Regular : 2 yrs Distance: 3 yrs
|
| Post Basic Diploma in Operation Room Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Cardio Thoracic Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Neurology Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Emergency & Disaster Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Geriatric Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Ortho and Rehabilitation Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Neonatal Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Haematology Nursing | 1 year |
| Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery | 1 year |
| Nursing – Residency Programme | 1 year |
| Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care | 1 year |
Nurses are responsible for providing quality healthcare services to all people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious background, or socio-political leanings. They strive to provide all patients with holistic care that addresses their physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, and social needs. Nurses collaborate with doctors, physicians, therapists, dieticians, and others to develop patient care and treatment plans. Their primary goal is to effectively treat illnesses in order to improve the quality of life for all people.
A Registered Nurse (RN) with less than one year of experience typically starts with a starting salary of 233,151 LPA, including bonuses and overtime pay. Given below is the table showing salary package of different nursing professionals
| PROFILE | SALARY(PER MONTH)
|
| Staff Nurse | 10,000-15,000 |
| Home Nurse | 9,000-16,000
|
| OT Nurse | 14,000-25,000
|
| ICU/CCU Nurse |
16,000-25,000
|
| Nursing Supervisor | 18,000-30,000
|
| Nursing Professor (Teaching) | 25,000-45,000 |
|
Nurse Manager |
35,000-50,000 |
| Asst. Nursing Superintendent | 38,000-60,000
|
| Nursing Director | 80,000-1,00,000
|
Nursing salary packages, like any other profession, rise with experience. The more experience you have in the industry, the more skilled you will become as a nurse. It should be noted, however, that there is a significant difference in the grade pay of nurses in government and private hospitals – government hospitals typically pay a higher salary package than private hospitals/nursing homes.
CONTENT CURATOR : PUJA UNIYAL
