| Programme Type | CERTIFICATE |
| Mode | Open Distance Learning |
| School | School of Health Sciences |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Medium | ENGLISH |
| Specialization | NEWBORN AND INFANT NURSING |
| Description |
Certificate in newborn and infant nursing is a continuing nursing education programme of six months for in-service nurses (RNRM). It comprises of 16 credits (6 credits in theory and 10 credits in practical) having 2 courses (1 theory and 1 practical course).
Objectives:
The programme aims to:
Enable Nursing personnel to provide effective nursing care to normal, at risk and sick newborn and infants. |
| Eligibility |
Nursing Professionals (RNRM) with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) / B.Sc. (N) or above. |
| Fee Structure |
Rs.5,900/- for full programme. |
| Programme Coordinator | Prof. Pity Koul, Ms. Rohini Sharma, cnin@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572815 |
| Compulsory Courses | Course Code | Name of Course | Credit | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||
| BNS115 | NURSING CARE OF NEW BORN AND INFANT | 6 | 1 |
| BNSL115 | NURSING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CARE OF NEWBORN AND INFANT | 10 | 1 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||
| Regional Centre | Study Centre |
|---|---|
| AIZWAL | 1900: IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE AIZWAL LSC Code 1900 |
| BIJAPUR | 1335P: B.V.V.S SAJJALASHREE INSTITUTE OF (1335P) |
| BIJAPUR | 85004P: SHRI.B.M.PATIL.INSTIT OF NURSING SCI. VIJAYAPURA (85004P) |