Diploma in Nursing Administration DNA IGNOU
Diploma in Nursing Administration is a one-year Continuing Education programme of 28 credits (Theory 16 credits, Practical 12 credits) for in-service nurses. This programme has been developed for nurses working in hospitals or community or educational institutions. This programme will help to upgrade the administrative knowledge and skills of the in-service nurses to enhance their administrative competence. Programme is approved by IGNOU Statuary Bodies and UGC.
Note : It is not recognised or approved by Indian Nursing Council.
Objectives:
On successful completion of the programme, the learner will be able to:
Strengthen the knowledge of administrative concepts and their application in improving nursing services.
Develop an understanding of recent trends in health care systems nursing.
participate co-operatively with an individual and groups for improvements of nursing services.
Develop skills in maintaining administrative competence with effective supervision to provide quality nursing care.
IGNOU DNA Eligibility: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with two years of experience in the profession. (for male nurses or nurses who have not done midwifery in the GNM programme should have a certificate in any of the nursing course of 6-9 months duration prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council in lieu of midwifery) OR
B.Sc. (Nursing) with no experience
The medium of Instruction: English
IGNOU DNA Duration: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years; offered only in January cycle of admissions.
IGNOU DNA Fee Structure: Rs.9,600/- for full programme
Programme Details:
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits | Download |
| BNS 11 | Principles and Practice of Nursing Administration | 4 | |
| BNS 12 | Management of Educational Institute, Hospital & Community | 4 | |
| BNS 13 | Group Dynamics | 4 | |
| BNS 14 | Resource Management | 4 | |
| BNSL 11
BNSL 12 |
Nursing Service Administration Practical Manual-I &
Practical Manual-II |
12 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | ||