The rapid change in health of the people has made people to pick nursing as a career for gaining more knowledge in technology. As a result, many universities are contributing to the Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing to meet the demand of the population of the nation.

The Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBN)is a three-year degree provided by the Purbanchal University. The course curriculum is designed to generate professional nurses with the specialty in Psychiatric, hospital, midwifery as well as in the field of community nursing.

The main objective of the program is to furnish the students with the skills in managerial and technical knowledge.

The Program consists of fourteen practical and theoretical subjects. The subjects are listed as:

1. Physiology
2. Biochemistry
3.  Microbiology/ Para cytology/ Virology
4.  Biochemistry
5.  Basic Science/ Nutrition Practicum
6.  Nutrition and Dietetics,
7. Medical Surgical Nursing (Theory)
8. Medical Surgical Nursing (Practical)
9. Child Health Nursing (Theory)
10. Child Health Nursing (Practical)
11. Theories of Nursing
12.  Principles of Nursing
13.  Professional English
14.  Behavioral Science.

Overall, the program mainly specializes on three particular areas:

1. Hospital Nursing
2. Community Nursing
3. Midwifery

The Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) nursing is a course of study which is applicable for SEE (10^th Grade) graduates. The PCL Nursing program is equivalent to the high school (+2) and is a famous, professional and universally acknowledged practical training based on scientific course.

The characteristic of PCL Nursing is sensitive, preventive, curative, disciplinary and vocational. The main objective of the course is to produce highly skilled and professional nurses for the development of the nation in health sector. The PCL Nursing is high in demand as a career option in both private as well as governmental organization. The students can get the job after attaining a certification as a registered nurse from Nepal Nursing Council(NNC).

The PCL Nursing course is designed to give the knowledge and skills which focuses on the occupation related to nursing which is carried out by intermediate level nurses.

The duration of the course is three years. This course is affiliated to CTEVT (Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training). Overall, the three year PCL Nursing course is a mixture of technical knowledge, managerial skills which is required to administer the nursing occupation and training to gain other vital qualities to achieve the goal of becoming a professional health care.