Nosocomial infection or Hospital acquired infection (HAI) are frequent, complication affecting hospitalized patients after the admission within 72 hours. Now a days students are taking clinical experience from various health care setting. globally more than 1.4 million people suffering from the nosocomial infection complications. In India the rate of nosocomial infection in year 2010-2011 is 38.7% of hospitalized patient.

The objectives of the study were,

a) To assess the knowledge regarding nosocomial infection among the B.Sc.Nursing students.

Material and Methods: The research approach adopted for the study was quantitative research approach and the research design was descriptive research design. A total number of 200 B.Sc. nursing students were selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique.

Result and Findings:  The sample under study comprised of the following demographic variables:

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Mrs. Manisha Gadade

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