Nursing Education
Bir Hospital Nursing Campus

Bir Hospital Nursing Campus (BHNC) stands as a one of the leading institution for nursing education in Nepal. Its inception traces back to the establishment of the HMG (His Majesty Government) School of Nursing in 1956 A.D., initially situated in Surendra Bhawan, Sanepa. After a brief period, it relocated to Bir Hospital premises, becoming known as Mahaboudha Nursing Campus.

This campus served as the primary academic hub under the Ministry of Health until 1972 A.D. (2029 B.S.) when, following the establishment of Tribhuvan University, all academic programs transitioned to this university, situated in Maharajgunj. Consequently, Mahaboudha Nursing Campus was rediscovered as Maharajgunj Nursing Campus in 2042 B.S.

Recognizing the need for additional nursing education institutions, the Ministry of Health established Bir Hospital Nursing Campus (BHNC) on the 26th of Mangsir in 2046 B.S. The management of this campus was entrusted to the Ministry of Health. In 2002 A.D., with the establishment of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), BHNC became an integral part of NAMS. Over the years, BHNC has offered a range of nursing programs, including the Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) nursing program, Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (PBBN) then changed to Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS), Master in Nursing, Bachelor in Midwifery Science (BMS), and B.Sc. Nursing.

Today, nursing service is recognized absolutely vital to nation’s health. Nurses are better prepared than ever before for more cost effective, necessity and work consistency rank as the public’s most trusted profession. There is great need to prepare the post graduates with advanced skills in nursing education, research, management of nursing services and advanced skill in selected nursing specialties. There is a diverse range of factors that influence the Human Resource of Health (HRH) situation in Nepal. On the demand side, expanding health service needs, new and emerging diseases, population dynamic, new technologies and rapid urbanization are important factors influencing the demand of higher level human resources. Supply side factors that influence the availability of health workers include number and type of health workers produced through the education and training system, labor market dynamic and the flow/movement of health workers. Similarly, various HRH policies/plans and national legislations/policies also guide for HRH development in nursing.

BHNC also believes that with the ongoing advances in facts and technology; the shifts in concepts of health care and life style patterns and the expanding roles, functions, and responsibilities of the care providers. Nursing students are responsible and accountable for quality nursing practice so there is need to provide an in-depth knowledge and opportunities to improve the skills of the graduates.

The PCL nursing program was phased out in accordance with the decision of the Medical Education Commission in 2020 A.D. NAMS has expanded its nursing education initiatives to include partnerships with Bharatpur Hospital, Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Kanti Children Hospital, and Civil Service Hospital. The institution also has plans for further program expansion in various hospitals.

BHNC is dedicated to nurturing skilled nurses and midwives, offering a comprehensive range of educational programs from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. The institution actively engages in faculty capacity development through diverse training programs, workshops, symposiums, scientific presentations, and publications. It maintains robust coordination and collaboration with the community, affiliated hospitals, and health institutions.

National Academy of Medical Science, Bir Hospital Nursing Campus is one of the responsible organization to develop nursing human resources in health sector of Nepal. The country`s health situation and the indicators of health revealed that the production of nursing professionals graduates at various level was carefully planned.

Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) Program (3Years):

Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (PBBN) was started on 2003 under NAMS with intention of producing nurses that fulfill the need of community and hospital to provide quality nursing care to patient/client.

Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) program in critical care nursing was started in 2070 BS. The aim of bachelor in nursing science (BNS) program is to prepare competent graduate middle level nurses who work independently as a member of health team in different hospital and community settings by imparting both practical and theoretical knowledge on preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care as well as in health management and research activities.

Bachelor in Midwifery Sciences (BMS) Program (3Years):

Midwifery is concerned, to improve the health of women and her baby within the social systems. Therefore, midwifes need to keep abreast of advances in knowledge and technology of basic maternity and sexual and reproductive health. The Bachelor in midwifery science was started in 2017 AD (2073BS).

The goal of this programme is to prepare midwives of the highest calibre who will function autonomously within the competencies and scope of midwifery practice and who will be committed to improving the childbearing experience of the women, providing high level SRH and neonatal care to individuals and families in different setting.

 B. Sc. Nursing Program (4 Years):

Due to the changing trend and demand in nursing education, BHNC has been started the B.Sc. Nursing programme since 2020 AD (2078BS) for better professional education and for international recognition of the professional education.

The aim of B.Sc. nursing program is to prepare competent graduate middle level nurses who work independently as a member of health teams in different hospital and community setting by imparting theoretical and practical knowledge of holistic nursing care to individuals and groups at various levels of preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care as well as in health management and research activities.

Master in Nursing Program (2 years):

Bir Hospital Nursing Campus (BHNC has been running Master in Nursing (MN) program since 2015 AD (2072BS). Since the year 2015AD, the college has been offering specialization in two area, such as Child Health Nursing (CHN) and Women Health and Development Nursing (WHD). Recently additional specialization in Psychiatric Nursing, Adult Nursing and Critical Care Nursing has also been started in Master’s Program. Psychiatric Nursing was started in 2023AD (2080BS), Adult nursing and Critical care nursing has also started in 2024AD (2081 BS).

Graduates of MN program functions independently or as a member of health team in providing preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care to individual and families those who are in need. The prepared course enables them to take role as a leader, manager, practitioner, researcher and educator in Nursing.

Contact

Bir Hospital Nursing Campus (BHNC)

Email: bhnc@nams.org.np

Address: Mahabaudha, kathmandu

Phone: 01-59070751