Nursing today is far different from Nursing as it was practiced a few decades ago; and it takes a vivid imagination to envision how the nursing profession will change as well as we move forward into the 21st century. To comprehend present day nursing and at the same time prepare for the future ,one must understand not only past events but also contemporary nursing practice and the sociological factors affecting it. There are many definitions and descriptions of nursing, but the essence to nursing is: Caring for and caring about people as holistic beings in matters related to health promotion, health maintenance, health restoration and the end of life.
Basic B.Sc. Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate course in the field of healthcare. The purpose of the course is to assist students to become competent professional nurses committed to the promotion of health, prevention of disease, care during illness and rehabilitation of the clients. The curriculum has been planned to provide a broad concept of the fundamental principles of quality nursing care based on strong theoretical concepts to enable graduates to function effectively In varied health care settings at individual. family and community levels, in urban and rural areas.