Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS)

Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) at Asian College for Advance Studies, Lalitpur

The Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) at Asian College for Advance Studies, Satdobato, Lalitpur, is offered as the Post-Basic Bachelor in Nursing Science (PBNS). It is a three-year bachelor-level nursing program affiliated with Purbanchal University.

The program is intended for nurses who have already completed PCL Nursing and gained work experience. Its academic structure builds from medical and nursing sciences into midwifery, community health nursing, psychiatric nursing, education, epidemiology, leadership, research, oncology nursing, and an elective nursing specialization.

Key Highlights

Eligibility and Admission

Entry to the program requires PCL Nursing with at least a second division and one year of work experience. This makes BNS/PBNS different from an entry-level nursing bachelor's degree because applicants begin the program with previous nursing education and practical experience.

At ACAS, bachelor-level admission is connected with the MECEE-BL entrance examination conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).

Three-Year Course Structure

The curriculum combines theory with substantial practical study. Nursing practicum appears throughout all three years, including medical-surgical nursing, child health nursing, midwifery, community health nursing, psychiatric nursing, gerontology and geriatric nursing, leadership and management, research, oncology nursing, and the final elective area.

First Year

The first year strengthens the scientific and clinical base needed for advanced nursing study. Subjects include:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pharmacology

• Pathophysiology

• Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology

• Biochemistry

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Basic Science and Nutrition Practicum

• Medical Surgical Nursing

• Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum

• Theories and Principles of Nursing

• Child Health Nursing

• Child Health Nursing Practicum

• Behavioural Science

• Professional English

This year combines basic medical sciences with nursing theory and clinical practice.

Second Year

The second year moves into maternal health, community nursing, mental health, education, epidemiology, ageing, and applied computer study.

Subjects and practical components include:

• Midwifery-I

• Midwifery-I Practicum

• Community Health Nursing

• Community Health Nursing Practicum

• Psychiatric Nursing

• Psychiatric Nursing Practicum

• Educational Science

• Educational Science Practicum

• Epidemiology

• Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing

• Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing Practicum

• Applied Computer Technology

Practical blocks form a substantial part of the year, including seven-week placements in Midwifery and Community Health Nursing and four weeks of Psychiatric Nursing practice.

Third Year

The final year shifts toward nursing leadership, research, specialized care, and concentrated elective practice.

The curriculum includes:

• Leadership and Management

• Leadership and Management Practicum

• Research and Biostatistics in Nursing

• Research and Biostatistics in Nursing Practicum

• Oncology Nursing

• Oncology Nursing Practicum

• Elective Subject

• Elective Subject Practicum

Students select an elective area from Community Health Nursing-II, Midwifery-II and Gynaecology Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, or Psychiatric Nursing. The elective is accompanied by an extended practicum.

Nursing Practicum at ACAS

Practical nursing education is a central part of the course. ACAS identifies its own teaching hospital as a practicum facility for nursing students.

This aligns closely with the structure of BNS/PBNS, where clinical and field-based nursing practice is distributed across the three years rather than confined to a single final placement. The curriculum assigns practical periods to medical-surgical nursing, child health, midwifery, community nursing, psychiatric nursing, geriatric care, management, research, oncology, and the selected specialty.

Academic Focus of the Program

BNS/PBNS is designed to extend the knowledge and responsibilities of nurses who already hold PCL-level nursing qualifications. The course addresses direct nursing care while adding education, management, research, epidemiology, community health, and specialized nursing study.

Its broader academic objectives include developing nursing professionals who can work with health programs, take part in planning and evaluation, conduct health education and research activities, and undertake nursing management responsibilities.

The program also gives students a choice of specialty in the final year, allowing concentrated study and practicum in a specific nursing area.

Professional Council and Licensing

Nursing education at ACAS is connected with the Nepal Nursing Council. After completing the academic program, graduates are required to pass the applicable professional council licensing examination before obtaining the licence required for professional practice.

This licensing stage is separate from completing the university degree.

Who Is BNS Suitable For?

This program is specifically structured for nurses who have completed PCL Nursing, have the required work experience, and want to continue to bachelor-level nursing education.

The three-year curriculum may be relevant to nurses interested in advancing their study in clinical nursing, community nursing, midwifery, psychiatric nursing, nursing education, management, research, or related health-service responsibilities.

Its combination of theory and extended practicum also means students should be prepared for a course with substantial clinical and field-based study alongside classroom learning.