Key Academic Highlights & Clinical Excellence
Clinical Standard
Extensive rural and urban primary health centre (PHC) postings
Clinical Standard
Hands-on participation in pulse polio drives, immunization campaigns, and epidemiological surveys
Clinical Standard
Training in environmental sanitation, nutrition counseling, and school health checkups
Clinical Standard
Strong foundation for careers in government healthcare services and international health agencies
Premier Hospital Clinical Postings
At Indian Academy School of Nursing, theoretical excellence is paired with intensive clinical exposure. Students undergo hands-on rotations across high-volume government teaching hospitals and leading private medical networks in Bangalore:
KC General Hospital, Malleshwaram
Multi-Specialty Government Teaching Hospital (500+ Beds)
Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital, Bangalore
Autonomous Multi-Specialty Tertiary Hospital (700+ Beds)
Partner Tertiary & Super-Specialty Hospitals
Private Multi-Specialty Networks in North Bangalore corridor
Urban & Rural Community Health Centres (PHCs)
Government Public Health Network for Maternal & Child Health Postings
Eligibility Criteria (Admissions 2027-28)
10+2 / PUC pass with minimum 40% aggregate marks. Medically fit.
Value-Added Clinical Certifications
To prepare our students for competitive healthcare demands in India and abroad, IASN integrates professional healthcare certifications throughout the 3-year diploma:
3-Year Curriculum & Integrated Clinical Internship
Prescribed by the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Education Board (KSDNEB) and compliant with Indian Nursing Council (INC) regulations, the curriculum blends bio-sciences, nursing foundations, medical-surgical specialties, maternal & child health, and full-time clinical internship:
Year 1: Bio-Sciences, Foundations & Community Health
| Paper Code | Subject Title | Curricular Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNM 101 | Bio-Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology) | 120 Hours Theory |
| GNM 102 | Behavioral Sciences (Psychology & Sociology) | 60 Hours Theory |
| GNM 103 | Nursing Foundations (Fundamentals of Nursing & First Aid) | 200 Hours Theory + 400 Hours Practical |
| GNM 104 | Community Health Nursing - I (Environmental Sanitation, Nutrition & Health Education) | 80 Hours Theory + 100 Hours Practical |
| GNM 105 | English & Professional Communication | 30 Hours |
| GNM 106 | Computer Education & Health Informatics | 30 Hours |
Year 2: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health & Child Health
| Paper Code | Subject Title | Curricular Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNM 201 | Medical Surgical Nursing - I (Pharmacology, Pathology & General Systemic Nursing) | 120 Hours Theory + 800 Hours Practical |
| GNM 202 | Medical Surgical Nursing - II (Specialties: ENT, Eye, Dermatology, Oncology & Disaster Nursing) | 120 Hours Theory + 600 Hours Practical |
| GNM 203 | Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing | 70 Hours Theory + 320 Hours Clinical |
| GNM 204 | Child Health Nursing (Pediatric Nursing & Neonatal Care) | 70 Hours Theory + 320 Hours Clinical |
Year 3 (Part 1): Midwifery, Gynecological Nursing & Public Health
| Paper Code | Subject Title | Curricular Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GNM 301 | Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing | 140 Hours Theory + 560 Hours Clinical |
| GNM 302 | Community Health Nursing - II (Administration, Family Welfare & Health Schemes) | 90 Hours Theory + 160 Hours Field Work |
Year 3 (Part 2): Integrated Supervised Clinical Internship
| Module Code | Clinical Rotation Area | Rotation Period |
|---|---|---|
| INT 301 | Integrated Supervised Internship: Medicine & Medical Specialties Wards | Clinical Rotation (8 Weeks) |
| INT 302 | Integrated Supervised Internship: Surgery, Operation Theatre & CSSD | Clinical Rotation (8 Weeks) |
| INT 303 | Integrated Supervised Internship: Obstetrics & Gynecology / Labor Ward | Clinical Rotation (6 Weeks) |
| INT 304 | Integrated Supervised Internship: Pediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) | Clinical Rotation (4 Weeks) |
| INT 305 | Integrated Supervised Internship: Casualty, Trauma & Intensive Care Units (ICU) | Clinical Rotation (4 Weeks) |
| INT 306 | Integrated Supervised Internship: Rural & Urban Community Health Postings | Field Posting (4 Weeks) |
Program Outcomes (POs)
Career Opportunities & Global Healthcare Pathways
Graduates of Indian Academy School of Nursing register as Registered Nurses & Registered Midwives (RN/RM), qualifying for high-demand healthcare careers across India and internationally:
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