The PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse) program at Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus (SKMNC), Sankhu, Kathmandu, is a three-year Proficiency Certificate Level nursing program affiliated with CTEVT. It follows a yearly academic system and combines classroom study with hospital-based clinical practice and community fieldwork.
The curriculum covers foundational nursing care, community health, medical and surgical nursing, geriatric and mental health nursing, midwifery, child health, gynecology, and nursing leadership. SKMNC also uses Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital (SKMH) as a practical learning setting.
Course: Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing (PCL Nursing)
Common Program Name: PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse)
College: Sushma Koirala Memorial Nursing Campus
Location: Shankharapur Municipality-6, Sankhu, Kathmandu
Affiliation: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)
Duration: Three academic years
Academic System: Yearly
Stated Intake: 40 seats
Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali
The CTEVT curriculum sets a maximum group size of 40 students and requires at least 90% attendance in each subject to appear in the respective final examination.
Applicants may enter PCL Nursing through the following academic routes:
SLC in Second Division (45%) with English, Science, and Mathematics; or
SEE with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science; or
SLC plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with a minimum of 68.33%.
Applicants must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT. Those meeting the entry requirements are selected for admission on a merit basis.
The listed admission documents include the SLC/SEE mark sheet, character certificate, citizenship or birth certificate, and medical certificate.
The course is divided across three academic years, with theory and practical components running throughout the program.
| Year | Main Study Areas |
|---|---|
| First Year | Fundamental of Nursing, Community Health Nursing I, Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Science Applied to Nursing, English, Nepali |
| Second Year | Medical and Surgical Nursing I and II, Geriatric Nursing, Behavioural Science and Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing II, Social Science |
| Third Year | Midwifery Nursing I, II and III, Gynecology Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Leadership and Management |
First year places strong emphasis on fundamental nursing and community health practice. Second year moves into medical-surgical care, geriatric nursing, mental health, and community nursing. Third year concentrates on midwifery, gynecological and child health nursing, together with leadership and management.
Practical training forms a substantial part of the curriculum. The first year includes Fundamental of Nursing clinical practice and Community Health Nursing fieldwork, while the second and third years include extended hospital and community placements.
At SKMNC, practical exposure includes Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital in Sankhu as well as other hospitals and health settings connected with the campus. Community learning includes health centers, health offices, sub-health posts, and community field locations.
Relevant campus facilities include nursing demonstration rooms for Fundamentals of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Midwifery Nursing, along with Biochemistry and Microbiology laboratories, classrooms, a library, hostel facilities, and transportation.
Theory subjects generally carry 20% internal assessment and 80% final examination marks. Practical components are divided equally between internal and final assessment.
The grading system is:
Distinction: 80% and above
First Division: 65% to below 80%
Second Division: 50% to below 65%
Pass Division: Pass marks to below 50%
Students who pass all components of all subjects across the three academic years successfully complete the program and receive the Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing qualification.
After completing the program, graduates must meet the applicable professional registration and licensing requirements before entering nursing practice. Professional nursing registration and licensing are associated with the Nepal Nursing Council.
The CTEVT curriculum also provides a pathway for graduates to pursue Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent course according to applicable university rules.
The program runs for three academic years under a yearly system.
The program is affiliated with CTEVT.
The stated intake for PCL Nursing at SKMNC is 40 seats.
Yes. Applicants must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT and are selected on a merit basis after meeting the entry criteria.
Yes. The curriculum includes hospital clinical practice and community fieldwork across the three academic years.
Students who pass all required components receive the Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing qualification.
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