PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse)

PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse) at Tsho Rolpa General Hospital, Dolakha

PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse) at Tsho Rolpa General Hospital, Dolakha is a three-year CTEVT-affiliated nursing program under the yearly system. The program prepares middle-level nursing professionals for preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and holistic care in hospital and community settings.

The Nursing seat capacity listed for Tsho Rolpa General Hospital Dolakha is 40. The program follows the Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing curriculum, with learning organized across foundational nursing, community health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, geriatric nursing, mental health nursing, midwifery, gynecological nursing, child health nursing, and leadership and management.

Course Overview

Course Name: Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing
Common Name: PCL Nursing (Staff Nurse)
Institution: Tsho Rolpa General Hospital Dolakha
Affiliation: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)
Level: Proficiency Certificate Level
Duration: Three academic years
Academic System: Yearly system
Seat Capacity: 40
Location: Dolakha
Related Council: Nepal Nursing Council

Program Aim

The program aims to produce independent and competent middle-level nursing workforce capable of providing preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and holistic care to individuals and groups in hospital and community settings.

Program Objectives

After completing the program, graduates are expected to develop the ability to care for well and sick individuals, families, and communities; apply preventive and therapeutic measures; use effective communication skills; apply the nursing process; assume leadership roles in health care; guide and supervise individuals, families, groups, and health workers; support healthful community environments; mobilize community participation; respect cultural values and health practices; and continue professional learning.

Eligibility

Eligibility: SLC in 2nd division with 45% marks and English, Science, and Mathematics; or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science; or SLC passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the academic entry criteria and pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT. Applicants fulfilling the entry criteria are selected for admission on merit basis.

Course Duration and Study System

Duration: Three academic years
System: Yearly system
Academic Year: Up to 40 weeks
Weekly Study Load: Up to 40 hours, excluding evaluation period
Attendance Requirement: Minimum 90% attendance in each subject to appear in the respective final examination
Medium of Instruction: English and/or Nepali

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is arranged across three academic years. The first year focuses on basic nursing care in hospital and community settings. The second year focuses on preventive, promotive, and therapeutic nursing care for sick adult, elderly, and mentally ill individuals. The third year covers pediatric nursing, midwifery, gynecological nursing, and leadership and management.

First Year Subjects

• Fundamental of Nursing

• Community Health Nursing I

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Basic Science Applied to Nursing

• English

• Nepali

Second Year Subjects

• Medical and Surgical Nursing I

• Medical and Surgical Nursing II

• Geriatric Nursing

• Behavioural Science and Mental Health Nursing

• Community Health Nursing II

• Social Science

Third Year Subjects

• Midwifery Nursing I

• Midwifery Nursing II

• Midwifery Nursing III

• Gynecology Nursing

• Child Health Nursing

• Leadership and Management

Practical and Clinical Learning

The program includes theory, practical, clinical, and community-based learning. Students develop nursing skills through hospital practice, community health exposure, guided clinical procedures, patient care, case-based learning, field activities, and supervised nursing practice.

Clinical learning supports students in applying the nursing process, communication, patient assessment, medication-related nursing care, documentation, infection prevention, health teaching, maternity care, child care, mental health nursing, geriatric care, and leadership skills in real service settings.

Core Learning Areas

Fundamental of Nursing

Fundamental of Nursing introduces the role and responsibilities of nurses, ethical and legal aspects of nursing, professional organizations, hospital nursing, admission and discharge procedures, documentation, basic human needs, the nursing process, hygiene, comfort measures, vital signs, medication administration, first aid, pain management, and care of patients during illness and end-of-life situations.

Community Health Nursing

Community Health Nursing develops knowledge and skills in community-based care, family and community assessment, epidemiology, health indicators, community diagnosis, environmental health, communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, health education, maternal and child health, nutrition, school health, and community participation.

Anatomy, Physiology, and Basic Science Applied to Nursing

Students study human body systems, basic biological functions, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology, and virology as applied to nursing practice. This area builds the scientific foundation required for safe patient care and clinical decision-making within nursing responsibilities.

Medical and Surgical Nursing

Medical and Surgical Nursing focuses on adult patient care, common medical and surgical conditions, diagnostic investigations, pre-operative and post-operative nursing care, operation theatre nursing, medication-related nursing implications, emergency care, oncology nursing, palliative care, rehabilitation, and nursing management across body systems.

Geriatric Nursing

Geriatric Nursing covers ageing, physiological and psychosocial changes, common health problems among older adults, nursing management of elderly patients, terminal care, safe medication use in older people, and health care services for senior citizens.

Behavioural Science and Mental Health Nursing

This area develops understanding of behaviour, psychology, mental health assessment, common psychiatric conditions, substance-related disorders, childhood psychiatric disorders, mental health problems in old age, psychiatric emergencies, treatment modalities, legal aspects of mental health nursing, and therapeutic communication.

Midwifery Nursing

Midwifery Nursing focuses on pregnancy, antenatal care, fetal wellbeing, birth preparedness, labour, delivery, postnatal care, newborn care, maternal complications, referral needs, reproductive health, safe motherhood, and nursing care of women during maternity-related conditions.

Gynecology Nursing

Gynecology Nursing covers common gynecological conditions, assessment, nursing management, diagnostic procedures, treatment support, and care of women with reproductive health concerns.

Child Health Nursing

Child Health Nursing focuses on growth and development, child assessment, pediatric communication, newborn care, childhood illnesses, CBIMNCI, common pediatric disorders, emergency conditions in children, care of children with special needs, and family-centered child care.

Leadership and Management

Leadership and Management prepares students for professional responsibilities in nursing service. It covers nursing profession trends, regulatory bodies, Nepal Nursing Council, Nursing Association of Nepal, International Council of Nurses, conflict management, health service organization, national health planning, job descriptions of nursing personnel, supervision, reporting, and leadership roles.

Evaluation and Pass Requirements

The program includes internal assessment, final examination, practical examination, and clinical/practicum evaluation. Students must complete internal assessment requirements before appearing in the final examination.

Theory Pass Mark: Minimum 40%
Practical Pass Mark: Minimum 50%
Internal Assessment: Minimum pass mark required
Final Examination: Minimum pass mark required in each subject

Final practical evaluation is based on institutional practicum attendance, logbook or practicum book maintenance, spot performance, and viva voce.

Grading System

Distinction: 80% and above
First Division: 65% to below 80%
Second Division: 50% to below 65%
Pass Division: Pass marks to below 50%

Back Paper Provision

Back paper provision applies as per CTEVT rules. Students must pass all subjects of all years within six years from the enrollment date. Chance examination provision applies for final-year students as per CTEVT rules.

Certification

Students who pass all components of all subjects across all three years are awarded the Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing qualification.

Career Path

Graduates are eligible for the position equivalent to Non-gazetted 1st Class technical level as Staff Nurse, or as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal. Graduates are also eligible for registration or examination with the related council in the grade provisioned in the related council act. They may continue to Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent course as per university rules.

FAQ

What is the duration of PCL Nursing at Tsho Rolpa General Hospital?

PCL Nursing at Tsho Rolpa General Hospital runs for three academic years under the yearly system.

What is the affiliation of PCL Nursing at Tsho Rolpa General Hospital?

The program is affiliated with CTEVT.

What is the seat capacity for PCL Nursing at Tsho Rolpa General Hospital?

The Nursing seat capacity listed for Tsho Rolpa General Hospital Dolakha is 40.

What is the eligibility for PCL Nursing?

Eligible applicants must have SLC in 2nd division with 45% marks and English, Science, and Mathematics; or SEE with minimum GPA 2.0 and C grade in Compulsory Mathematics, English, and Science; or SLC passed plus TSLC in Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) with minimum 68.33%.

Is an entrance examination required for PCL Nursing?

Yes. Applicants must pass the entrance examination administered by CTEVT.

What are the major first-year subjects in PCL Nursing?

The first year includes Fundamental of Nursing, Community Health Nursing I, Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Science Applied to Nursing, English, and Nepali.

What are the major third-year subjects in PCL Nursing?

The third year includes Midwifery Nursing I, Midwifery Nursing II, Midwifery Nursing III, Gynecology Nursing, Child Health Nursing, and Leadership and Management.

What qualification is awarded after completion?

Students who pass all required components across the three years are awarded the Proficiency Certificate Level in Nursing qualification.