BIO-SCIENCE
Placement- FIRST YEAR
Time:
Theory– 120 hours
Anatomy and Physiology- 90 hours
Microbiology- 30 hours
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Course Description: This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and recognize any deviation from normal health in order to render effective nursing services.
General Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
- Describe in general the structure and functions of the human body.
- Describe in detail the structure and functions of the different organs and systems in the human body.
- Apply the anatomical and physiological principles in the practice of nursing.
MICROBIOLOGY
Course Description: This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and activities of micro- organisms, how they react under different conditions and how they cause different disorders and diseases. Knowledge of these principles will enable student to understand and adopt practices associated with preventive and promotive health care.
General Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the students shall be able to:
- Describe the classifications and characteristics of micro-organisms
- List the common disease producing micro-organisms
- Explain the activities of micro-organism in relation to the environment and the human body.
- Enumerate the basic principles of control and destruction of micro-organisms.
- Apply the principles of microbiology in nursing practice.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Placement- FISRT YEAR
Time- 60 Hours
Psychology- 40 hours
Sociology- 20 hours
PSYCHOLOGY
Course Description: This course is designed to help students understand the dynamics of human behavior and concept of mental health. This shall enable them to develop positive attitude and good inter – personal relationships in the practice of nursing in all health care settings.
General Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the students shall be able to:
- Describe the concept of mental health and psychology.
- Explain the dynamics of human behavior, personality and learning.
- Discuss the role of adjustment mechanisms and emotions in health and illness.
- Demonstrate skills in the application of principle of psychology in nursing practice in all kind of health care settings.
SOCIOLOGY
Course Description: This course is designed to help student gain an understanding of sociology in the context of its relevance to nursing practice.
General Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the students shall be able to:
- Describe the concept of the family as a social unit and the status of the individual in the family.
- Explain the dynamics of society and identify common social problems.
- Demonstrate ability to understand the socio – cultural and economic aspects of the community in the light of their effects on health and illness.
- Utilize the knowledge and understanding of sociology in nursing practice.
NURSING FOUNDATIONS
Placement- FIRST YEAR
Time- 210 hours
Fundamentals of Nursing- 190 hours
First- Aid- 20 hours
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Course Description: This course is designed to help students develop an ability to meet the basic health need of the patients with regard to nursing care and develop skill in the competencies required for rendering effective patient care.
General Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the students shall be able to:
- Describe the physical, mental and social adjustment required of a sick individual and his family.
- Carry out basic nursing techniques and care with the application of sound scientific principle.
- Explain the concept of comprehensive nursing care.
- Develop skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care rendered to the patients.
- Communicate effectively and establish good interpersonal relationship with the patients, their relatives and other health team members.
- Demonstrate skills in observation, recording and reporting.
- Recognize and utilize opportunities for planning and implementing need based health teaching programme (s) for individuals, groups, families and communities.
FIRST AID
Course Description: This course is designed to help students develop and understanding of community emergencies and be able to render first aid services as and when need arises.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:
- Describe the rules of first aid.
- Demonstrate skills in rendering first aid in case of emergencies.
NURSING FOUNDATIONS- PRACTICAL
Placement: First Year
Time:
Practical – 880 hours
Lab – 200 hours
Clinical – 680 hours
Course Description: This course is designed to help the students to acquire knowledge, attitude and skills in techniques of nursing and practice them in clinical settings
- The nurse on completion of this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and skills in providing comprehensive nursing care to patients based on nursing process.
- Assess the nursing needs of the clients by collecting complete data, making relevant observation and analyze the data collected.
- Plan for appropriate nursing care by prioritizing the needs and executing competent nursing actions.
- Implement effective nursing care by integrating scientific principles for maintaining health optimum
- Promote the health of the individual and the community by giving appropriate health teaching.
- Evaluate the patients response to nursing care provided.
- Apply the theoretical knowledge to the appropriate clinical nursing practice.
- Demonstrate skill in the use of problem solving methods in nursing practice.
- Contribute for promotion of health prevention of illness & restoration of health of people by working with other health team members.
- Gain knowledge of health resources in the community and the country.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in working with health team, community and others in the provision of health care.
- Recognize the need for continuing education for professional development.
- Demonstrate use of ethical values in their personal and professional life.
- Assist in research activities.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Placement– First Year
Time– 180 hours
CHN-I – 80 hours
Environmental Hygiene- 30 hours
Health Education & Communication skills- 40 hours
Nutrition- 30hours
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING – I
Course Description: This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of the concept of community health in order to introduce them to the wider horizons of rendering nursing services in a community set – up, both in urban and rural areas.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:
- Describe the concept of health, community health and community health nursing.
- State the principles of epidemiology and epidemiological methods in community health nursing practice.
- Explain the various services provided to the community and role of the nurse.
- Demonstrate skills to practice effective nursing care of the individuals and families in the clinics as well as in their homes, using scientific principles.
ENGLISH
Placement- First Year
Time– 30 hours
Course Description: This course is designed to help students develop an ability to comprehend spoken and written English, so as to communicate effectively.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to:
- Read and write correct English.
- Communicate effectively in English.
COMPUTER EDUCATION
Placement- First Year
Time- 15 hours
Course Description:- This course is designed to help students gain a basic understanding of uses of computers and its application in nursing.
General Objective
Upon completion of this course, the students shall able to:
- Describe the basic disk operating system.
- Use computer for data processing.
- Use Micro-soft office programs.
- Use computer in patient Management System.
- Use E-mail and internet.