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Nurse Manager

NQR Code:QG-5.5-HE-03258-2024-V1-IGNOU
  • Old Code: QG-5.5-HE-03258-2024-V1-IGNOU

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About this Qualification

Job Description

After completing the Qualification pack participants will be able to: Apply the management principles and elements of management in day-to-day supervision and management of nursing services in clinical and non-clinical areas, public health units, and education institutions. Will collaborate with support services and departments to provide various ancillary and support services for smooth functioning of ward/department. Participate in selection, recruitment, supervision, training of nursing officers, Plan organise staff development activities and participate as team member in various committees. Nurse manager will be able to manage resources and indent in ward. Participate in quality assurance activities, nursing audit, NABH activities and take care of patient safety issues. As accreditation is very crucial and nursing services are crucial part of hospital nurse manager will learn about nursing excellence standards and implement in hospital. Nurse Manager Job Role QP is essential because responsibilities of nurses are increasing over time and nurse manager needs to be involved in decision making, planning, establishing procedures, be a team member for quality assurance, accreditation and involved in patient safety. This is supported by various studies, national and international reports. Therefore Nurse Manager QP is designed and developed which will enhance managerial skills of nurse managers at national and international level.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
4 year UG degree Passed 2 years None
3 year Diploma after 12th Passed 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • Nurse Manager - Senior Nurse Manager
  • Nurse Manager - Senior Public Health Nurse

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Introduction to Health and Hospital Management IGNOU/N0101 V 1.0 Mandatory 180 6 5.5
Nursing Management in Hospital, Public Health Services and Educational Institutions IGNOU/N0102 V 1.0 Mandatory 180 6 5.5
NOS 3 Management of Resources and Quality Assurance IGNOU/N0103 V 1.0 Mandatory 180 6 5.5
NOS 4 Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0102, v1 Mandatory 60 2 5.5