The aim of the Undergraduate Nursing Programme is to :
1. Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional. competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive curative and rehabilitative service.

2. Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice They are also expected to assume the rote of teacher, supervisor, and manager in a clinical public health setting.

On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduate will be able to :

1. Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral science, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals communities.

2. Demonstrate understanding of life style and otherfactors, which affect health of individuals and groups.

3. Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individual and groups.

4. Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.

5. Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.

6. Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programs.

7. Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.

8. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork.

9. Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/ community health settings.

10. Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.

11. Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health settings.

12. Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.

13. Demonstrate awareness, interest, and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession.