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M.Sc. Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (NPCC)
A specialized training pathway for registered nurses to become advanced critical care practitioners, capable of managing complex ICU patients, handling emergencies, and performing procedures using evidence-based approaches.
Overview
This advanced postgraduate program equips registered nurses with specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in critical care nursing. Designed with a focus on intensive patient care, emergency procedures, and evidence-based practice, it prepares nurse practitioners for independent decision-making in high-acuity environments such as ICUs and trauma units.
Departments build strong skills in advanced critical care nursing, ICU patient management, emergency procedures, ventilator support, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
Advanced pathophysiology & pharmacology
Critical care diagnostics and procedures
Mechanical ventilation and life support systems
ICU patient monitoring and hemodynamic management
Emergency and trauma care nursing
Ethical and legal issues in critical care
Clinical decision-making and advanced nursing roles
Evidence-based practice and research
Departments build strong skills in critical care assessment, emergency response, ventilator and life support management, advanced clinical procedures, and evidence-based nursing interventions for acutely ill patients.
Core Curriculum
Year
Subject
Year 1
- Theoretical Basis for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Research Application and Evidence Based Practice in Critical Care
- Advanced skills in Leadership, Management and Teaching Skills
- Advanced Practice Courses
- Advanced Pathophysiology & Advanced Pharmacology relevant to Critical Care
- Advanced Health/physical Assessment
Year 2
- Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Practice
- Critical Care Nursing I
- Critical Care Nursing II
- Dissertation and viva
Eligibility Criteria:
- Annual Intake:
- 20 seats per year
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualification: B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55% marks.
- Experience: 1-year teaching/clinical (before or after Post Basic B.Sc.).
- Registration: Must be registered with a State Nursing Council.
- Relaxation: 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST candidates.
- Full-time: Must pursue as a full-time resident student.
- Selection: Based on PGAIET or INC/MNC norms.
- Merit: 50% minimum in entrance test required.
- Regulations: Follows INC/MNC rules for admission & intake.
- Duration:
- 2 years
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
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