M.Sc in Nursing Management

This course is designed to assist students to develop a broad understanding of Principles, concepts,
trends and issues related to nursing management. Further, it would provide opportunity to students to
understand, appreciate and acquire skills in planning, supervision and management of nursing
services at different levels to provide quality nursing service.

Course Content:

q Philosophy, purpose, elements, principles & scope of administration.
q Indian Administrative system vis a vis health care delivery system: National, State
and Local, Indian Constitution.
q Planning Processes: Five year plans, various committee reports on Health State and
National Health Policies, National Population Policy on AYUSH & plans.
MANAGEMENT: -
q Functions of administration.
q Planning and control.
q Co- ordination and delegation
q Decision making - decentralization
basic goals of decentralization
q Concept of management.
NURSING MANAGEMENT: -
q Concept, types and principles.
q Vision and mission statements.
q Philosophy, aims and objectives
q Current trends and issues in Nursing administration
q Theories and models.
Ap application to nursing service and
education.