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Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing

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Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing

Eligibility | GNM | BSC-Nursing

Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing is a one-year post basic diploma for registered nurses that builds advanced skills in the care of burn patients, wound and dressing management, skin grafts and reconstructive and plastic surgery nursing.

Level
PG Diploma
Duration
1 year
Eligibility
GNM or B.Sc Nursing (RN & RM)
Stream
Nursing & Midwifery

About Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing

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.

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Frequently asked questions

The Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery Nursing is a one-year full-time post basic diploma for registered nurses, regulated by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), that trains nurses in the care of burn patients, wound and dressing management, skin grafts and reconstructive and plastic surgery nursing.

Applicants generally need a GNM, B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing qualification and valid registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. Minimum marks and any work-experience requirement are set by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the admitting institution, so check each college's admission notice.

It is a one-year (12-month) full-time programme that combines classroom learning with supervised clinical training in burn units, plastic and reconstructive surgery wards and theatres and trauma centres.

Graduates can work as Burn Unit Nurse, Plastic Surgery Nurse and Wound Care Nurse. Opportunities depend on the employer, region and experience.

Nurses with a GNM can take Post Basic B.Sc Nursing and later M.Sc Nursing. B.Sc Nursing graduates can apply for M.Sc Nursing or a Nurse Practitioner residency, subject to eligibility. You can also add another speciality diploma.

Yes. Wound, dressing and graft care are central to burn and reconstructive surgery nursing.

It is a niche speciality. Opportunities are concentrated in hospitals with dedicated burn and plastic surgery units.

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