The Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing – Residency Programme is a 1-year specialized, full-time clinical residency program designed for registered nurses who want to master the complex care required for severe burn injuries, wound management, and reconstructive surgeries.
Course Overview
- Duration: 1 academic year (12 months).
- Structure: Follows a clinical residency model with a 10% theory and 90% practical split, emphasizing extensive hands-on training at the bedside.
- Governing Body: Standardized and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and recognized by respective State Nursing Registration Councils (SNRC).
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Passed General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognized institution.
- Professional Registration: Active registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN/RM) with a State Nursing Council.
- Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a staff nurse, ideally post-qualification in an emergency department, surgical ward, or critical care unit.
- Fitness: Certified as medically and physically fit to handle demanding shifts in high-infection environments.
Curriculum & Training
- Core Subjects: Pathophysiology of thermal, chemical, and electrical burns; fluid resuscitation formulas (e.g., Parkland formula); advanced wound care and debridement; infection control protocols; pain management; and psychiatric support for trauma survivors.
- Reconstructive Modules: Nursing care for skin grafts, tissue flaps, microvascular surgeries, maxillofacial trauma, scar management, and long-term physical rehabilitation.
- Clinical Postings: Full clinical residency rotations in specialized Burn Intensive Care Units (Burn ICUs), Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Wards, Skin Banks, and Reconstructive Operation Theatres (OT).
Career Scope & Job Roles
- Top Job Roles: Burn ICU Nurse Specialist, Reconstructive Surgery Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, Skin Bank Coordinator, Plastic Surgery Clinic Manager, and Clinical Instructor.
- Average Salary Range: ₹3.5 LPA to ₹9.5 LPA, scaling higher with specialized critical care expertise and the structural tier of the hospital.
- Major Recruiters: Premier government research hospitals with dedicated burn departments (such as Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS, and PGIMER), along with large corporate healthcare groups.