Nursing is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most respected of all the health care professions. The necessity of well-trained nurses is rising worldwide, making it one of the most sought-after jobs among students.

After passing the SEE examination, nursing comes as one of the most attractive subject for studies among the girls. For many girls, nursing is the first choice and they want to shape their career in technical field. Since the past few years, nursing education has been a heartthrob of most of the Nepalese female students.

After SEE, students interested in nursing profession can choose between B.Sc Nursing (4 years program) and Bachelor of Nursing (BN) ( 3 Years Program). Administrative positions held by BSc Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing graduates such as nursing administrator, nurse in charge and nursing supervisor, among others, have also attracted students towards the field.
     
1. B.Sc Nursing (TU)
B.Sc Nursing of TU is a four-year program that aims at preparing middle level nursing graduates who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitude competencies required for them to function as efficient care providers, teachers, and middle level managers in the hospital as well as community settings.

Eligibility
Passed 10+2 Science or equivalent (with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) with 50% aggregate in total marks or CGPA 2.4
OR
Secured the Percentage equivalent to the above eligibility in regards to the certificate level programs (A-Level) with different grading systems
OR
Applicants who have passed the Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma (General Medicine, Medical Lab Technology, Ophthalmic Science, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Radiography, Physiotherapy) containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology With Certificate of Equivalence to Grade 12 Science program from National Examination Board
AND
Secured at least 50% aggregate in total marks both in Diploma and the Examination for equivalence
AND
Registered in Nepal Health Professional council or Nepal Pharmacy Council or Nepal Ayurveda Councils per related educational program.

Entrance Exam Format:
> Question Type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questions
> Option: Four  (A,B, C,D)
> Number of Questions: 200
> Full marks:200
> Duration: 3 hours

Weightage (Total: 200)
- Zoology (40)
- Botany (40)
- Chemistry (50)
- Physics (50)
- Mental AgilityTest(MAT) (20)

Pass Marks:
In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percent marks should be obtained. There will be negative marking ( - 0.25 each) for wrong answers.

Admission to BSc Nursing is available through Common Entrance Examination (CEE) in Nepal which has been initiated by the Medical Education Commission (MEC).

2. Bachelor of Nursing (BN) (TU)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) program of Tribhuvan University, prepares nurses for carrying out the role of care provider, manager, educator and researcher. It is a three -year academic program having four major tracks.

There are four specialization areas in Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNS):. BNS Community Health Nursing-3yrs, BNS Adult Health Nursing-3yrs and BNS Child Health Nursing-3yrs and BNS Psychiatric Nursing -3yrs

Eligibility
Proficiency Certificate Level/ Diploma in Nursing securing at least 50% aggregate in total marks.
AND
Registered in Nepal Nursing Council.

Entrance examination:
The full marks of the Entrance Examination paper is 100 and the duration of examination is 2 hours. The entrance examination consists of a single paper with 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) on Nursing Problem solving (50) and Nursing core subjects (50). One mark is allocated to each MCQ. Each MCQ will have four options, of which the most appropriate answer is to be answered. There is no system of negative marking. The pass marks is 50% (fifty per cent)

Generally, Institutes offers three and half month course for the entrance preparation of B.Sc. Nursing to those students wishing to make career in Nursing professions. The entrance preparation course starts immediately after the 12 board exam when students get time for preparation while waiting for the results.

Some of the Popular Institutes offering Nursing  Entrance Preparation classes are as follows:

1. NAME Institute
> Address: Ramshah Path, Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 01-4231144

2. VIBRANT Entrance Preparation
> Address: New Plaza, Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no.: 01-4526149, 01 4540184

3. NIMS Institute
> Address: Bagbazar, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 01-4219278

4. NINE Institute
> Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 985-1002377

5. Orbital Educational Foundation
> Address: Putalisadak, Kathmandu
> Phone no: 01-4248698, 4216552

6. HOPE "The Perfect Reading Room"
> Address: Kupondole, Lalitpur
> Phone no. : 01-5528822, 9851038670