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Introduction: A teaching method comprises the principles and methods used for instruction. Commonly used teaching methods may include lecture, demonstration, video assisted teaching or combinations of these. The choice of teaching method to be largely depends on the information or skills that is being taught, and it may also be influenced by the aptitude and enthusiasm of the students. Objectives: 1) To assess the existing knowledge regarding Sheehan syndrome among Basic B.Sc. (N) IV year in selected nursing colleges at Nagpur city. 2) To assess the effectiveness of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding Sheehan syndrome among Basic B.Sc. (N) IV year in selected nursing colleges at Nagpur city. 3) To associate the post-test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. Methods: The investigators developed a conceptual framework which was based on cognitive learning theory. An evaluatory Research Approach was used Quasi Experimental research design [one group pre-test post-test research design] was used. The tool used for the data collection was structured questionnaire which comprised 30 multiple choice on Sheehan Syndrome. The sample size was 30 students from Basic B.Sc.(N) IV year and sampling technique was nonprobability convenient sampling technique and data collected was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, mean, standard deviation, chi square and paired 't' test. Result -The level of knowledge were seen into 3 categories Inadequate, Moderate and Adequate of Basic B.Sc. (N) IV year 14(%) had inadequate, 16(%) had moderate, 00(00%) had adequate knowledge score in pre-test. Basic B.Sc. (N) IV year 00(00%) had inadequate, 10(33.33%) had moderate, 20(66.66%) had adequate level of knowledge score in post-test. There is no significant association between knowledge score with demographic variables. Conclusion:The study reveals that there is a deficit knowledge regarding Sheehan Syndrome in pre-test and the post-test knowledge was increased which reveals that planned teaching program was effective on knowledge regarding Sheehan syndrome.