Program Overview

Introduction to the Nurse Practitioner in Emergency and Trauma Care Postgraduate Residency Program

The Nurse Practitioner in Emergency and Trauma Care Postgraduate Residency Program (NPETC) is a competency-based training program. The program duration is two years, with a curriculum that includes theory and clinical practicum. The theory component comprises core courses, advanced practice, and clinical courses. This program prepares registered BSc/PBBSc nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators, and consultants, leading to an M.Sc. in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner in Emergency and Trauma Care).

Program Focus

The primary focus of the NPETC program is to prepare B.Sc. (Nursing) and Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing graduates for advanced practice roles as Emergency & Trauma Care Nurse Practitioners and Emergency & Trauma Care nurse managers. As leaders, they will improve nursing practice by assuming advanced roles in Emergency, Trauma, and critical care units.

Career Prospects

Upon completion of the Nurse Practitioner in Emergency & Trauma Care Post Graduate Residency program, candidates can work in Emergency, Trauma, and critical care units as critical care nurse practitioners or nurse managers.

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in B.Sc. (Nursing) / Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council.
• Minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience, preferably in any Critical care setup.

Admission Selection Process

General

• Apply Online
• Manipal Entrance Test (MET)
• Merit List based on MET and Qualifying examination, with 50% weightage given to MET score and 50% weightage to the marks obtained based on qualifying exam marks.
• Provisional Admission Notice to selected candidates
• Admission Formalities

Foreign/NRI

• Apply Online
• Merit List based on qualifying exam marks
• Provisional Admission notice to shortlisted candidates
• Admission Formalities

Additional Information

• Stipend: Candidates are eligible to receive an attractive stipend.
• Nursing staff of the Teaching Hospitals of MAHE are eligible to receive 50% concessions in tuition fees.