DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY

SHAVIGE MALLESHWARA HILLS, KUMARASWAMY LAYOUT

BENGALURU – 560 111, KARNATAKA.

COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES

SCHEME & SYLLABUS

FOR

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) - B.SC.(N)

(SEMESTER SCHEME)

(With effect from 2021-22)

 SCHEME – BSc (Nursing) – 2021-22 ONWARDS

I SEM

# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 115 ENGL 101 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 40 - - 40 2 - - 2
2 115 ANAT 105 APPLIED ANATOMY 60 - - 60 3 - - 3
3 115 PHYS 110 APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY 60 - - 60 3 - - 3
4 115 SOCI 115 APPLIED SOCIOLOGY 60 - - 60 3 - - 3
5 115 PSYC 120 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 60 - - 60 3 - - 3
6 115 N-NF (I)125 NURSING FOUNDATION I INCLUDING FIRST 120 80 160 360 6 2 2 10
AID MODULE
7 115 SSCC (I)130 SELF-STUDY/CO-CURRICULAR 80 - - 80 - - - -
480 80 160 720 20 2 2 24

II SEM

# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 115 BIOC 135 APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY 40 - - 40 2 - - 2
2 115 NUTR 140 APPLIED NUTRITION AND DIETETICS 60 - - 60 3 - - 3
3 115 N-NF (II)125 NURSING FOUNDATION II 120 120 320 560 6 3 4 13
INCLUDING HEALTH ASSESSMENT MODULE
4 115 HNIT 145 HEALTH/NURSING INFORMATICS & 40 40 - 80 2 1 - 3
TECHNOLOGY
5 115 SSCC(II) 130 SELF-STUDY/CO-CURRICULAR 60 - - 60 - - - -
320 160 320 800 13 4 4 21

TH – Theory , LS – Lab/Skill Lab, CL – Clinical

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III SEM
# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 115 MICR 201 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION 40 40 - 80 2 1 - 3
CONTROL INCLUDINGSAFETY
2 115 PHAR (I)205 PHARMACOLOGY I 20 - - 20 1 - - 1
3 115 PATH (I)210 PATHOLOGY I 20 - - 20 1 - - 1
4 115 N-AHN (I)215 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I WITH INTEGRATED 140 40 480 660 7 1 6 14
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING BCLS
MODULE
5 115 SSCC (I)220 SELF-STUDY/CO-CURRICULAR 20 - - 20 - - - -
240 80 480 800 11 2 6 19

IV SEM
# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS
CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 PHAR (II)205 PHARMACOLOGY II
115 INCLUDING FUNDAMENTALS OF 60 - - 60 3 - - 3
PRESCRIBING MODULE
2 115 PATH (II)210 PATHOLOGY II AND GENETICS 20 - - 20 1 - - 1
3 N-AHN (II)225 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II
115 WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 140 40 480 660 7 1 6 14
INCLUDING GERIATRIC NURSING + PALLIATIVE
CARE MODULE
4 115 PROF 230 PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL VALUES 20 - - 20 1 - - 1
AND ETHICS INCLUDING BIOETHICS
5 115 SSCC(II) 220 SELF-STUDY/CO-CURRICULAR 40 - - 40 - - - -
280 40 480 800 12 1 6 19

TH – Theory , LS – Lab/Skill Lab, CL – Clinical

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V SEM

# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 N-CHN(I) 301 CHILD HEALTH NURSING I
115 INCLUDING ESSENTIAL NEWBORNCARE 60 40 160 260 3 1 2 6
(ENBC), FBNC, IMNCI AND PLS, MODULES
2 115 N-MHN(I) 305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I 60 - 80 140 3 - 1 4
3 115 N-COMH(I) 310 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I INCLUDING 100 - 160 260 5 - 2 7
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & EPIDEMIOLOGY
4 115 EDUC 315 EDUCATIONAL 40 40 - 80 2 1 - 3
TECHNOLOGY/NURSINGEDUCATION
5 115 N-FORN 320 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC NURSING 20 - - 20 1 - - 1
AND INDIAN LAWS
6 115 SSCC(I) 325 SELF-STUDY/CO-CURRICULAR 40 - - 40 - - - -
320 80 400 800 14 2 5 21

VI SEM

# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 115 N-CHN(II) 301 CHILD HEALTH NURSING II 40 - 80 120 2 - 1 3
2 115 N-MHN(II)305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II 40 - 160 200 2 - 2 4
3 115 NMLE 330 NURSING MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP 60 - 80 140 3 - 1 4
4 115 N-MIDW(I) MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 60 40 240 340 3 1 3 7
/OBGN 335 (OBG) NURSINGI INCLUDING SBA MODULE
5 115 SSCC(II) 325 SELF-STUDY/CO-CURRICULAR - - - - - - - -
200 40 560 800 10 1 7 18

TH – Theory , LS – Lab/Skill Lab, CL – Clinical

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VII SEM

# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT HOURS CREDITS

CODE CODE TH LS CL TOTAL TH LS CL TOTAL
1 115 N- COMH(II) COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II 100 - 160 260 5 - 2 7
401
2 115 NRST 405 NURSING RESEARCH & STATISTICS 40 80 - 120 2 2 - 4
3 115 N- MIDW(II)/ MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 60 40 320 420 3 1 4 8
OBGN 410 (OBG) NURSING II INCLUDING SAFE DELIVERY
APP MODULE
200 120 480 800 10 3 6 19

VIII SEM

# PROGRAM COURSE COURSE TITLE NO. OF CONTACT CREDITS

CODE CODE WEEKS HOURS
1 115 COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
21BN4801 22 1056 12
DETAILS OF COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
2 115 INTE 415 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 4 192
3 115 INTE 420 ADULT HEALTH NURSING 6 288
4 115 INTE 425 CHILD HEALTH NURSING 4 192
5 115 INTE 430 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING 4 192
6 115 INTE 435 MIDWIFERY 4 192

TH – Theory , LS – Lab/Skill Lab, CL – Clinical

 SCHEME OF EVALUATION

I Semester

# COURSE COURSE TITLE T/ Assessment (Marks) Duration of

CODE P I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 ENGL 101 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH T 25 25 - 50 2
2 ANAT 105 APPLIED ANATOMY T 25 - 75 100 3
3 PHYS 110 APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
4 SOCI 115 APPLIED SOCIOLOGY T 25 - 75 100 3
5 PSYC 120 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
6 N-NF (I) 125 NURSING FOUNDATION I T 25* - - - -
INCLUDING FIRST AID MODULE
7 N-NF (I) 125 NURSING FOUNDATION I P 25* - - - -
INCLUDING FIRST AID MODULE

* Will be added to the internal marks of Nursing Foundations II Theory and Practical respectively in the next semester
(Total weightage remains the same)

T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION

II Semester

# COURSE COURSE TITLE T/ Assessment (Marks) Duration of

CODE P I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 BIOC 135 APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY T 25 - 75 100 3
2 NUTR 140 APPLIED NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
3 N-NF (II) 125 NURSING FOUNDATION II T 25* - 75 100 3
INCLUDING HEALTH ASSESSMENT MODULE
4 HNIT 145 HEALTH/NURSING INFORMATICS & T 25 25 - 50 2
TECHNOLOGY
5 N-NF (II) 125 NURSING FOUNDATION II P 50** - 50 100 -
INCLUDING HEALTH ASSESSMENT MODULE

*Nursing Foundations Theory: Nursing Foundations I Theory Internal marks in 1st semester will be added to Nursing
Foundations II Theory Internal in the 2nd semester and average of the two semesters will be taken.

** I Sem - 25 and II Sem - 25

T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION

III Semester

# COURSE COURSE TITLE T/ Assessment (Marks) Duration of

CODE P I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 MICR 201 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION T 25 - 75 100 3
CONTROL INCLUDING SAFETY
2 PHAR (I) 205 PHARMACOLOGY I T 25* - - - -
3 PATH (I) 210 PATHOLOGY I
N-AHN (I) 215 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I WITH
4 INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY T 25 - 75 100 3
INCLUDING BCLS MODULE
N-AHN (I) 215 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I WITH
5 INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY P 50 - 50 100 -
INCLUDING BCLS MODULE

* Will be added to the internal marks of Pharmacology II and Pathology II & Genetics in the next semester
(Total weightage remains the same).

T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION
IV Semester

# COURSE COURSE TITLE T/ Assessment (Marks) Duration of

CODE P I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 PHAR (II) 205 PHARMACOLOGY II INCLUDING
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESCRIBING T 25* - 75 100 3
MODULE
2 PATH (II) 210 PATHOLOGY II AND GENETICS
N-AHN (II) 225 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II
3 WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY T 25 - 75 100 3
INCLUDING GERIATRIC NURSING +
PALLIATIVE CARE MODULE
4 PROF 230 PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL T 25 25 - 50 2
VALUES AND ETHICS INCLUDING
BIOETHICS
N-AHN (II) 225 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II
5 WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY P 50 - 50 100 -
INCLUDING GERIATRIC NURSING +
PALLIATIVE CARE MODULE

*The Internal marks of PHARMACOLOGY I & PATHOLOGY I (25) of III Semester and the internal marks of
PHARMACOLOGY II and PATHOLOGY II & GENETICS (25) will be added and average of the two semesters will be taken.

T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION
V Semester

# COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE T/ Assessment (Marks) Duration of

P I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
N-CHN(I) 301 CHILD HEALTH NURSING I INCLUDING
1 ESSENTIAL NEWBORN CARE (ENBC), T 25* - - - -
FBNC, IMNCI AND PLS, MODULES
2 N-MHN(I) 305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I T 25* - - - -
3 N-COMH(I) 310 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I T 25 - 75 100 3
INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE &
EPIDEMIOLOGY
4 EDUC 315 EDUCATIONAL T 25 - 75 100 3
TECHNOLOGY/NURSING
EDUCATION
5 N-FORN 320 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC T 25 25 - 50 2
NURSING AND INDIAN LAWS
N-CHN(I) 301 CHILD HEALTH NURSING I INCLUDING
6 ESSENTIAL NEWBORN CARE (ENBC), P 25* - - - -
FBNC, IMNCI AND PLS, MODULES
7 N-MHN(I) 305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I P 25* - - - -
8 N-COMH(I) 310 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I P 50 - 50 100 -
INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE &
EPIDEMIOLOGY
*Will be added to the internal marks of Child Health Nursing II and Mental Health Nursing II in both theory and
practical respectively in the next semester (Total weightage remains same).
T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION
VI Semester

# COURSE COURSE TITLE T/P Assessment (Marks) Duration of

CODE I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 N-CHN(II) 301 CHILD HEALTH NURSING II T 25* - 75 100 3
2 N-MHN(II) 305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II T 25** - 75 100 3
3 NMLE 330 NURSING MANAGEMENT & T 25 - 75 100 3
LEADERSHIP
N-MIDW(I) / MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND
4 OBGN 335 GYNECOLOGY T 25*** - - - -
(OBG) NURSING I INCLUDING SBA
MODULE
5 N-CHN(II) 301 CHILD HEALTH NURSING II P 50**** - 50 100 -
6 N-MHN(II) 305 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II P 50**** - 50 100 -
N-MIDW(I) / MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND
7 OBGN 335 GYNECOLOGY P 25*** - - - -
(OBG) NURSING I INCLUDING SBA
MODULE
*The Internal marks of CHILD HEALTH NURSING I of V Semester (25) and the internal marks of CHILD HEALTH NURSING II of
VI Semester (25) will be added and average of the two semesters will be taken.
** The Internal marks of MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I of V Semester and the internal marks of MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II of
VI Semester (25) will be added and average of the two semesters will be taken.
*** Will be added to Internal marks of Midwifery II theory and practical respectively in the next semester (Total
weightage remains the same)
**** V Sem - 25 and VI Sem - 25
T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION
VII Semester

# COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE T/P Assessment (Marks) Duration of

I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 N-COMH(II) 401 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II T 25 - 75 100 3
2 NRST 405 NURSING RESEARCH & T 25 - 75 100 3
STATISTICS
N-MIDW(II) MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND
3 / OBGN 410 GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING II T 25* - 75 100 3
INCLUDING SAFE DELIVERY APP
MODULE
4 N-COMH(II) 401 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II P 50 - 50 100 -
N-MIDW(II) MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND
5 / OBGN 410 GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING II P 50** - 50 100 -
INCLUDING SAFE DELIVERY APP
MODULE

**The Internal marks of MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING I (25) of VI Semester and the internal
marks of MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING II of VII Semester (25) will be added and
average of the two semesters will be taken.

** VI Sem - 25 and VII Sem - 25

T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF EVALUATION

VIII Semester

# COURSE COURSE TITLE T/P Assessment (Marks) Duration of

CODE I CE UE Total Examinations
in Hrs
1 INTE 415 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING P 20 - 20 40 -
2 INTE 420 ADULT HEALTH NURSING P 20 - 20 40 -
3 INTE 425 CHILD HEALTH NURSING P 20 - 20 40 -
4 INTE 430 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING P 20 - 20 40 -
5 INTE 435 MIDWIFERY P 20 - 20 40 -
100 - 100 200 -

T – Theory , P – Practical , I – Internal, CE – End Semester College Exam, UE – End Semester University Exam
 SCHEME OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
I Semester

# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal

Assessment Exams Marks
1 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH T 10 15 25
2 APPLIED ANATOMY & APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY T 10 15 25
3 APPLIED SOCIOLOGY & APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY T 10 15 25
4 NURSING FOUNDATIONS I T 10 15 25
5 NURSING FOUNDATIONS I P 10 15 25

II Semester

# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal

Assessment Exams Marks
1 APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND APPLIED NUTRITION & T 10 15 25
DIETETICS I & II = 25+25 = 50/2
2 NURSING FOUNDATIONS II INCLUDING FIRST AID I & II T 10 15 25

3 HEALTH/NURSING INFORMATICS & TECHNOLOGY T 10 15 25

4 NURSING FOUNDATIONS II I & II P 10 15 25
I & II = 25+25 = 50
 III Semester

# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal

Assessment Exams Marks
1 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL T 10 15 25
INCLUDING SAFETY
2 PHARMACOLOGY I AND PATHOLOGY I T 10 15 25
3 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I WITH INTEGRATED T 10 15 25
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING BCLS MODULE
4 ADULT HEALTH NURSING I P 20 30 50

IV Semester

# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal

Assessment Exams Marks
1 PHARMACOLOGY II & PATHOLOGY II I & II T 10 15 25
I & II = 25+25 = 50/2
2 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II WITH INTEGRATED T 10 15 25
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY INCLUDING GERIATRIC NURSING
3 PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL VALUES & ETHICS T 10 15 25
INCLUDING BIOETHICS
4 ADULT HEALTH NURSING II P 20 30 50
 V Semester
# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal
Assessment Exams Marks
1 CHILD HEALTH NURSING I T 10 15 25
2 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I T 10 15 25
3 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I T 10 15 25
4 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY/ NURSING EDUCATION T 10 15 25
5 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC NURSING AND INDIAN T 10 15 25
LAWS
6 CHILD HEALTH NURSING I P 10 15 25
7 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I P 10 15 25
8 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I P 20 30 50

VI Semester

# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal

Assessment Exams Marks
1 CHILD HEALTH NURSING II I & II T 10 15 25
I & II = 25+25 = 50/2
2 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II I & II T 10 15 25
I & II = 25+25 = 50/2
3 NURSING MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP T 10 15 25
4 MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY I T 10 15 25
5 CHILD HEALTH NURSING II I & II P 10 15 25
I & II = 25+25 = 50
6 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING II I & II P 10 15 25
I & II = 25+25 = 50
7 MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) P 10 15 25
NURSING I
 VII Semester

# COURSE TITLE T/P Continuous Sessional Total Internal

Assessment Exams Marks
1 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II T 10 15 25
2 NURSING RESEARCH & STATISTICS T 10 15 25
3 MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) T 10 15 25
NURSING II I & II I & II = 25+25 = 50/2
4 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II P 20 30 50
5 MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) P 10 15 25
NURSING II I & II I & II = 25+25 = 50

VIII Semester

# COURSE CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE OSCE TOTAL

EVALUATION MARKS
1 COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT EACH SPECIALTY – 10 EACH SPECIALTY – 10 100
5×10 = 50 MARKS 5×10 = 50 MARKS

5 SPECIALTIES × 20 MARKS
 Curricular Framework

The B.Sc. Nursing program is a four-year program comprising of eight semesters that is credit and semester based. It is choice
based only for elective courses. Competency based curriculum is the main approach that is based on ten core competencies.
The courses are categorized into foundational courses, core courses and elective courses.

B.Sc. NURSING PROGRAM – Four years (8 semesters)

CREDIT SYSTEM & SEMESTER SYSTEM
COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

TEN CORE COMPETENCIES

 PROGRAM STRUCTURE

B.Sc. Nursing Program Structure

I Semester III Semester V Semester VII Semester

1. Communicative English 1. Applied Microbiology 1. *Child Health 1. Community Health
and Infection Control Nursing I Nursing II
2. Applied Anatomy
including Safety
2. Mental Health 2. Nursing Research &
3. Applied Physiology Nursing I
2. Pharmacology I Statistics
4. Applied Sociology
3. Pathology I 3. Community Health 3. Midwifery/Obstetrics
5. Applied Psychology Nursing I (including and Gynecology (OBG)
4. *Adult Health (Medical
Environmental Science Nursing II
6. *Nursing Surgical) Nursing I with
& Epidemiology)
Foundations I integrated
pathophysiology 4. Educational
Technology/Nursing
Education
5. Introduction to Forensic
Nursing and Indian
Laws

Mandatory Modules
Mandatory Module
*Essential Newborn Care
*BCLS as part of Adult (ENBC), Facility Based
Mandatory Module Health Nursing I Mandatory Modules
Newborn Care (FBNBC),
*First Aid as part of IMNCI and PLS as part of *Safe delivery app under
Nursing Foundation I Child Health Nursing OBG Nursing I/II
Course (VI/VII Semester)

II Semester IV Semester VI Semester VIII Semester

1. Applied Biochemistry 1. *Pharmacology II 1. Child Health Internship (Intensive
Nursing II Practicum/Residency
2. Applied Nutrition and 2. Pathology II & Genetics
Posting)
Dietetics 2. Mental Health
3. Adult Health Nursing II
Nursing II
3. *Nursing with integrated
Foundations II pathophysiology 3. Nursing Management &
including Geriatric Leadership
4. Health/Nursing
Nursing
Informatics & 4. *Midwifery/Obstetrics
Technology 4. Professionalism, and Gynecology (OBG)
Professional Values & Nursing I
Ethics including
Bioethics

Mandatory Module
*Fundamentals of
Prescribing under Mandatory Module
Mandatory Module Pharmacology II
* SBA Module under OBG
*Health Assessment as part *Palliative care module
Nursing I/II
of Nursing Foundation II under Adult Health Nursing (VI/VII Semester)
Course II

Note: No institute/University will modify the curriculum. However they can add units/subject in the syllabus as deemed
necessary.

#Modules both mandatory and elective shall be certified by the institution/external agency.
MANDATORY MODULES
The prepared modules/modules outlined by the Council such as Health Assessment & Fundamentals of Prescribing and
available modules as National Guidelines (First Aid – NDMA, IMNCI, ENBC, FBNBC), Palliative Care, Safe Delivery App
and SBA module will be provided in separate learning resource package.
For BCLS, PLS – Standard national/international modules can be used.

ELECTIVE MODULES
Number of electives to be completed: 3 (Every module = 1 credit = 20 hours)
III & IV Semesters: To complete any one elective by end of 4th semester across 1st to 4th semesters
 Human values
 Diabetes care
 Soft skills
V & VI Semesters: To complete any one of the following before end of 6th semester
 CBT
 Personality development
 Addiction psychiatry
 Adolescent health
 Sports health
 Accreditation and practice standards
 Developmental psychology
 Menopausal health
 Health Economics
VII & VIII Semesters: To complete any one of the following before end of 8th semester
 Scientific writing skills
 Lactation management
 Sexuality & Health
 Stress management
 Job readiness and employability in health care setting

SYLLABUS
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to enable students to enhance their ability to speak and write the language (and use
English) required for effective communication in their professional work. Students will practice their skills in verbal and
written English during clinical and classroom experience.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the significance of Communicative English for healthcare professionals.
2. Apply the concepts and principles of English Language use in professional development such as pronunciation,
vocabulary, grammar, paraphrasing, voice modulation, Spelling, pause and silence.
3. Demonstrate attentive listening in different hypothetical situations.
4. Converse effectively, appropriately and timely within the given context and the individual or team they are
communicating with either face to face or by other means.
5. Read, interpret and comprehend content in text, flow sheet, framework, figures, tables, reports, anecdotes etc.
6. Analyse the situation and apply critical thinking strategies.
7. Enhance expressions through writing skills.
8. Apply LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Skill in combination to learn, teach, educate and share
information, ideas and results.
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs)

I 3 (T) Identify the Communication  Definitions with  Checking for

significance of examples, understanding
communicative  What is communication?
illustrations and through tasks
English  What are communication roles of listeners, explanations
speakers, readers and writers as healthcare
 Identifying
professionals?
competencies/
communicative
strategies in LSRW
 Reading excerpts
on the above and
interpreting them
through tasks

II 5 (T) Describe concepts Introduction to LSRGW  Exercises on  Through ‗check

and principles of listening to news, your
 L – Listening: Different types of listening
Language announcements, understanding‘
(English) use in  S – Speaking: Understanding Consonants, telephone exercises
professional Vowels, Word and Sentence Stress, conversations and
development such Intonation instructions from
as pronunciation, others
vocabulary,  R – Reading: Medical vocabulary,
grammar,  Information on
 Gr – Grammar: Understanding tenses, fundamentals of
paraphrasing,
linkers Speech –
voice modulation,
spelling, pause  W – Writing simple sentences and short Consonant, Vowel,
and silence paragraphs – emphasis on correct grammar Stress and
Intonation with
tasks based on
these through
audio/video and
texts
 Reading a medical
dictionary/ glossary
of medical terms
with matching
exercises
 Information on
tenses and basic
concepts of correct
grammar through
fill in the blanks,
true/false questions
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs)

III 5 (T) Demonstrate Attentive Listening  Listening to  Checking

attentive listening announcements, individually
in different  Focusing on listening in different situations
news, against correct
hypothetical – announcements, descriptions, narratives,
documentaries with answers
situations instructions, discussions, demonstrations
tasks based on
 Listening for
 Reproducing Verbatim listening
specific
 Listening to academic talks/ lectures  With multiple information
choice, Yes/No and
 Listening to presentation fill in the blank  Listening for
activities overall meaning
and instructions
 Listening to
attitudes and
opinions
 Listening to
audio, video and
identify key
points

IV 9 (T) Converse Speaking – Effective Conversation  Different types of  Individual and

effectively, speaking activities group/peer
appropriately and  Conversation situations – informal, formal
related to the assessment
timely within the and neutral
content through live
given context and  Factors influencing way of speaking – speaking tests
the individual or  Guided with
setting, topic, social relationship, attitude
team they are prompts and free  Presentation of
and language
communicating discussions situation in
 Greetings, introductions, requesting, asking emergency and
with either face to  Presentation routine
face or other for and giving permission, speaking
techniques
personally and casual conversations
means  Handoff
 Talking to peers
 Asking for information, giving instructions
and other adults.  Reporting in
and directions
doctors/nurses‘
 Talking to patients
 Agreeing and disagreeing, giving opinions rounds
and Patient
 Describing people, places, events and things, attenders  Case presentation
narrating, reporting & reaching conclusions
 Talking to other  Face to face oral
 Evaluating and comparing healthcare communication
professionals
 Complaints and suggestions  Speaking
 Classroom individually
 Telephone conversations conversation (Nurse to
 nurse/patient/
Delivering presentations  Scenario based doctor) and to
learning tasks others in the
group
 Telephonic
talking

V 5 (T) Read, interpret  Reading  Detailed tasks and  Reading/

and comprehend exercises on summarizing/
content in text,  Reading strategies, reading notes and reading for justifying answers
flow sheet, messages information, orally
framework,  Reading relevant articles and news items inference and
 Patient document
figures, tables, evaluation
 Vocabulary for everyday activities,
 Vocabulary games  Doctor‘s
reports, anecdotes
abbreviations and medical vocabulary prescription of
and puzzles for
 Understanding visuals, graphs, figures and medical lexis care
notes on instructions  Journal/news
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Reading reports and interpreting them  Grammar activities reading and

interpretation
 Using idioms and phrases, spotting errors,
vocabulary for presentations  Notes/Reports
 Remedial Grammar

VI 5 (T) Enhance Writing Skills  Writing tasks with  Paper based

expressions focus on task assessment by the
through writing  Writing patient history
fulfilment, teacher/ trainer
skills  Note taking coherence and against set band
cohesion, descriptors
 Summarising appropriate
vocabulary and  Presentation of
 Anecdotal records situation
correct grammar
 Letter writing  Documentation
 Guided and free
 Diary/Journal writing tasks  Report writing
 Report writing  Different kinds of  Paper writing
letter writing tasks skills
 Paper writing skills
 Abstract writing  Verbatim
reproducing
 Letter writing
 Resume/CV

VII 8 (T) Apply LSRW LSRW Skills  Valuating different  Consolidated

Skill in options/multiple assessment orally
combination to  Critical thinking strategies for listening and
answers and and through
learn, teach, reading
interpreting written
educate and share  Oral reports, presentations decisions through tasks/exercises
information, ideas situational
and results  Writing instructions, letters and reports activities
 Error analysis regarding LSRW  Demonstration –
individually and in
groups
 Group Discussion
 Presentation
 Role Play
 Writing reports

APPLIED ANATOMY
PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to assists student to recall and further acquire the knowledge of the normal
structure of human body, identify alteration in anatomical structure with emphasis on clinical application to practice nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Describe anatomical terms.
2. Explain the general and microscopic structure of each system of the body.
3. Identify relative positions of the major body organs as well as their general anatomic locations.
4. Explore the effect of alterations in structure.
5. Apply knowledge of anatomic structures to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Teaching/
Time Learning Assessment
Unit Content Learning
(Hrs) Outcomes Methods
Activities

I 8 (T) Introduction to anatomical terms and  Lecture cum  Quiz

organization of the human body Discussion
 MCQ
 Introduction to anatomical terms relative to
Define the terms
position – anterior, ventral, posterior dorsal,  Short answer
relative to the
superior, inferior, median, lateral, proximal,  Use of models
anatomical position
distal, superficial, deep, prone, supine,
palmar and plantar
 Video
demonstration
 Anatomical planes (axial/ transverse/
horizontal, sagittal/vertical plane and
Describe the
coronal/frontal/oblique plane)  Use of
anatomical planes microscopic
slides
 Movements (flexion, extension, abduction,
adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation,
Define and describe inversion, eversion, supination, pronation,  Lecture cum
the terms used to plantar flexion, dorsal flexion and Discussion
describe movements circumduction

 Video/Slides
 Cell structure, Cell division
 Tissue – definition, types, characteristics,  Anatomical
Organization of classification, location Torso
human body and  Membrane, glands – classification and
structure of cell, structure
tissues membranes
and glands  Identify major surface and bony landmarks in
each body region, Organization of human
body

 Hyaline, fibro cartilage, elastic cartilage

Describe the types of  Features of skeletal, smooth and cardiac

cartilage muscle
 Application and implication in nursing
Compare and contrast
the features of
skeletal, smooth and
cardiac muscle

II 6 (T) Describe the structure The Respiratory system  Lecture cum  Short answer
of respiratory system Discussion
 Structure of the organs of respiration  Objective type
 Models
Identify the muscles  Video/Slides
of respiration and
examine their  Muscles of respiration
contribution to the
mechanism of
breathing  Application and implication in nursing
 Teaching/
Time Learning Assessment
Unit Content Learning
(Hrs) Outcomes Methods
Activities

III 6 (T) Describe the structure The Digestive system  Lecture cum  Short answer
of digestive system Discussion
 Structure of alimentary canal and accessory  Objective type
organs of digestion  Video/Slides
 Application and implications in nursing  Anatomical
Torso

IV 6 (T) Describe the structure The Circulatory and Lymphatic system  Lecture  Short answer
of circulatory and
lymphatic system.  Structure of blood components, blood vessels  Models  MCQ
– Arterial and Venous system
 Video/Slides
 Position of heart relative to the associated
structures
 Chambers of heart, layers of heart
 Heart valves, coronary arteries
 Nerve and blood supply to heart
 Lymphatic tissue
 Veins used for IV injections
 Application and implication in nursing

V 4 (T) Identify the major The Endocrine system  Lecture  Short answer
endocrine glands and
describe the structure  Structure of Hypothalamus, Pineal Gland,  Models/charts  Objective type
of endocrine Glands Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Parathyroid,
Thymus, Pancreas and Adrenal glands

VI 4 (T) Describe the structure The Sensory organs  Lecture  Short answer
of various sensory
organs  Structure of skin, eye, ear, nose and tongue  Explain with  MCQ
Video/
 Application and implications in nursing
models/charts

VII 10 (T) Describe anatomical The Musculoskeletal system:  Review –  Short answer
position and structure discussion
of bones and joints  Objective type
 Lecture
The Skeletal system
 Discussions
Identify major bones  Anatomical positions
that make up the axial  Explain using
and appendicular charts, skeleton
skeleton  Bones – types, structure, growth and and loose bones
ossification and torso
 Identifying
Classify the joints muscles
 Axial and appendicular skeleton
involved in
nursing
Identify the procedures in
application and lab
implications in  Joints – classification, major joints and
nursing
structure

Describe the structure

 Application and implications in nursing
of muscle
 Teaching/
Time Learning Assessment
Unit Content Learning
(Hrs) Outcomes Methods
Activities

Apply the knowledge The Muscular system

in performing nursing
procedures/skills  Types and structure of muscles
 Muscle groups – muscles of the head, neck,
thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper limb and
lower limbs
 Principal muscles – deltoid, biceps, triceps,
respiratory, abdominal, pelvic floor, pelvic
floor muscles, gluteal muscles and vastus
lateralis
 Major muscles involved in nursing
procedures

VIII 5 (T) Describe the structure The Renal system  Lecture  MCQ
of renal system
 Structure of kidney, ureters, bladder, urethra  Models/charts  Short answer
 Application and implication in nursing

IX 5 (T) Describe the structure The Reproductive system  Lecture  MCQ

of reproductive
system  Structure of male reproductive organs  Models/charts  Short answer
 Structure of female reproductive organs
 Structure of breast

X 6 (T) Describe the structure The Nervous system  Lecture  MCQ

of nervous system
including the  Review Structure of neurons  Explain with  Short answer
models
distribution of the  CNS, ANS and PNS (Central, autonomic and
nerves, nerve plexuses peripheral)  Video slides
 Structure of brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves,
Describe the spinal nerves, peripheral nerves, functional
ventricular system areas of cerebral cortex
 Ventricular system – formation, circulation,
and drainage
 Application and implication in nursing

Note: Few lab hours can be planned for visits, observation and handling
(less than 1 credit lab hours are not specified separately)

APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to assists student to acquire comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of
the organ systems of the human body to facilitate understanding of physiological basis of health, identify alteration in functions
and provide the student with the necessary physiological knowledge to practice nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop understanding of the normal functioning of various organ systems of the body.
2. Identify the relative contribution of each organ system towards maintenance of homeostasis.
3. Describe the effect of alterations in functions.
4. Apply knowledge of physiological basis to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment

Unit Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

I 4 (T) Describe the General Physiology – Basic concepts  Review –  Quiz

physiology of cell, discussion
tissues,  Cell physiology including transportation  MCQ
across cell membrane  Lecture cum
membranes and
Discussion  Short answer
glands  Body fluid compartments, Distribution of
total body fluid, intracellular and extracellular  Video
compartments, major electrolytes and demonstrations
maintenance of homeostasis
 Cell cycle
 Tissue – formation, repair
 Membranes and glands – functions
 Application and implication in nursing

II 6 (T) Describe the Respiratory system  Lecture  Essay

physiology and
mechanism of  Functions of respiratory organs  Video slides  Short answer
respiration  Physiology of respiration  MCQ
 Pulmonary circulation – functional features
Identify the  Pulmonary ventilation, exchange of gases
muscles of
respiration and  Carriage of oxygen and carbon-dioxide,
examine their Exchange of gases in tissue
contribution to the
 Regulation of respiration
mechanism of
breathing  Hypoxia, cyanosis, dyspnea, periodic
breathing
 Respiratory changes during exercise
 Application and implication in nursing

III 8 (T) Describe the Digestive system  Lecture cum  Essay

functions of Discussion
digestive system  Functions of the organs of digestive tract  Short answer
 Video slides
 Saliva – composition, regulation of secretion  MCQ
and functions of saliva
 Composition and function of gastric juice,
mechanism and regulation of gastric secretion
 Composition of pancreatic juice, function,
regulation of pancreatic secretion
 Functions of liver, gall bladder and pancreas
 Composition of bile and function
 Secretion and function of small and large
intestine
 Movements of alimentary tract
 Digestion in mouth, stomach, small intestine,
large intestine, absorption of food
 Application and implications in nursing

IV 6 (T) Explain the Circulatory and Lymphatic system  Lecture  Short answer
functions of the
 Functions of heart, conduction system,
 Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

heart, and cardiac cycle, Stroke volume and cardiac  Discussion  MCQ
physiology of output
circulation  Video/Slides
 Blood pressure and Pulse
 Circulation – principles, factors influencing
blood pressure, pulse
 Coronary circulation, Pulmonary and
systemic circulation
 Heart rate – regulation of heart rate
 Normal value and variations
 Cardiovascular homeostasis in exercise and
posture
 Application and implication in nursing

V 5 (T) Describe the Blood  Lecture  Essay

composition and
functions of blood  Blood – Functions, Physical characteristics  Discussion  Short answer
 Formation of blood cells  Videos  MCQ
 Erythropoiesis – Functions of RBC, RBC life
cycle
 WBC – types, functions
 Platelets – Function and production of
platelets
 Clotting mechanism of blood, clotting time,
bleeding time, PTT
 Hemostasis – role of vasoconstriction, platelet
plug formation in hemostasis, coagulation
factors, intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of
coagulation
 Blood groups and types
 Functions of reticuloendothelial system,
immunity
 Application in nursing

VI 5 (T) Identify the major The Endocrine system  Lecture  Short answer
endocrine glands
and describe their  Functions and hormones of Pineal Gland,  Explain using  MCQ
functions Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Parathyroid, charts
Thymus, Pancreas and Adrenal glands.
 Other hormones
 Alterations in disease
 Application and implication in nursing

VII 4 (T) Describe the The Sensory Organs  Lecture  Short answer
structure of
various sensory  Functions of skin  Video  MCQ
organs  Vision, hearing, taste and smell
 Errors of refraction, aging changes
 Application and implications in nursing

VIII 6 (T) Describe the Musculoskeletal system  Lecture  Structured essay

functions of
 Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

bones, joints,  Bones – Functions, movements of bones of  Discussion  Short answer

various types of axial and appendicular skeleton, Bone healing
muscles, its  Video presentation  MCQ
special properties  Joints and joint movements
and nerves  Alteration of joint disease
supplying them
 Properties and Functions of skeletal muscles –
mechanism of muscle contraction
 Structure and properties of cardiac muscles
and smooth muscles
 Application and implication in nursing

IX 4 (T) Describe the Renal system  Lecture  Short answer

physiology of
renal system  Functions of kidney in maintaining  Charts and models  MCQ
homeostasis
 GFR
 Functions of ureters, bladder and urethra
 Micturition
 Regulation of renal function
 Application and implication in nursing

X 4 (T) Describe the The Reproductive system  Lecture  Short answer

structure of
reproductive  Female reproductive system – Menstrual  Explain using  MCQ
system cycle, function and hormones of ovary, charts, models,
oogenesis, fertilization, implantation, specimens
Functions of breast
 Male reproductive system – Spermatogenesis,
hormones and its functions, semen
 Application and implication in providing
nursing care

XI 8 (T) Describe the  Nervous system  Lecture cum  Brief structured

functions of Discussion essays
brain, physiology  Overview of nervous system
of nerve stimulus,  Review of types, structure and functions of  Video slides  Short answer
reflexes, cranial neurons  MCQ
and spinal nerves
 Nerve impulse  Critical
reflection
 Review functions of Brain-Medulla, Pons,
Cerebrum, Cerebellum
 Sensory and Motor Nervous system
 Peripheral Nervous system
 Autonomic Nervous system
 Limbic system and higher mental Functions-
Hippocampus, Thalamus, Hypothalamus
 Vestibular apparatus
 Functions of cranial nerves
 Autonomic functions
 Physiology of Pain-somatic, visceral and
referred
 Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

 Reflexes
 CSF formation, composition, circulation of
CSF, blood brain barrier and blood CSF
barrier
 Application and implication in nursing

Note: Few lab hours can be planned for visits, observation and handling
(less than 1 credit lab hours are not specified separately)

APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable the students to develop understanding about basic concepts of sociology
and its application in personal and community life, health, illness and nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the scope and significance of sociology in nursing.
2. Apply the knowledge of social structure and different culture in a society in identifying social needs of sick clients.
3. Identify the impact of culture on health and illness.
4. Develop understanding about types of family, marriage and its legislation.
5. Identify different types of caste, class, social change and its influence on health and health practices.
6. Develop understanding about social organization and disorganization and social problems in India.
7. Integrate the knowledge of clinical sociology and its uses in crisis intervention.
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Unit Time Teaching/

Assessment
Learning Outcomes Content Learning
(Hrs) Methods
Activities

I 1 (T) Describe the scope Introduction  Lecture  Essay

and significance of
sociology in nursing  Definition, nature and scope of sociology  Discussion  Short answer
 Significance of sociology in nursing

II 15 (T) Describe the Social structure  Lecture cum  Essay

individualization, Discussion
 Basic concept of society, community,  Short answer
Groups, processes of association and institution
 Objective type
Socialization, social  Individual and society
change and its
importance  Personal disorganization
 Social group – meaning, characteristics, and
classification.
 Social processes – definition and forms, Co-
operation, competition, conflict,
accommodation, assimilation, isolation
 Socialization – characteristics, process,
agencies of socialization
 Social change – nature, process, and role of
nurse
Unit Time Teaching/
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Content Learning
(Hrs) Methods
Activities

 Structure and characteristics of urban, rural and

tribal community.
 Major health problems in urban, rural and tribal
communities
 Importance of social structure in nursing
profession

III 8 (T) Describe culture and Culture  Lecture  Essay

its impact on health
and disease  Nature, characteristic and evolution of culture  Panel  Short answer
discussion
 Diversity and uniformity of culture
 Difference between culture and civilization
 Culture and socialization
 Transcultural society
 Culture, Modernization and its impact on health
and disease

IV 8 (T) Explain family, Family and Marriage  Lecture  Essay

marriage and
legislation related to  Family – characteristics, basic need, types and  Short answer
functions of family
marriage  Case study
 Marriage – forms of marriage, social custom report
relating to marriage and importance of marriage
 Legislation on Indian marriage and family.
 Influence of marriage and family on health and
health practices

V 8 (T) Explain different Social stratification  Lecture  Essay

types of caste and
classes in society  Introduction – Characteristics & forms of  Panel  Short answer
and its influence on stratification discussion
 Objective type
health  Function of stratification
 Indian caste system – origin and characteristics
 Positive and negative impact of caste in society.
 Class system and status
 Social mobility-meaning and types
 Race – concept, criteria of racial classification
 Influence of class, caste and race system on
health.

VI 15 (T) Explain social Social organization and disorganization  Lecture  Essay

organization,
disorganization,  Social organization – meaning, elements and  Group  Short answer
types discussion
social problems and  Objective type
role of nurse in  Voluntary associations  Observational
reducing social visit  Visit report
problems  Social system – definition, types, role and
status as structural element of social system.
 Interrelationship of institutions
 Social control – meaning, aims and process of
social control
Unit Time Teaching/
Assessment
Learning Outcomes Content Learning
(Hrs) Methods
Activities

 Social norms, moral and values

 Social disorganization – definition, causes,
Control and planning
 Major social problems – poverty, housing, food
supplies, illiteracy, prostitution, dowry, Child
labour, child abuse, delinquency, crime,
substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19
 Vulnerable group – elderly, handicapped,
minority and other marginal group.
 Fundamental rights of individual, women and
children
 Role of nurse in reducing social problem and
enhance coping
 Social welfare programs in India

VII 5 (T) Explain clinical Clinical sociology  Lecture,  Essay

sociology and its
application in the  Introduction to clinical sociology  Group  Short answer
discussion
hospital and  Sociological strategies for developing services
community for the abused  Role play
 Use of clinical sociology in crisis intervention

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 Hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable the students to develop understanding about basic concepts of psychology
and its application in personal and community life, health, illness and nursing. It further provides students opportunity to
recognize the significance and application of soft skills and self-empowerment in the practice of nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the importance of psychology in individual and professional life.
2. Develop understanding of the biological and psychological basis of human behaviour.
3. Identify the role of nurse in promoting mental health and dealing with altered personality.
4. Perform the role of nurses applicable to the psychology of different age groups.
5. Identify the cognitive and affective needs of clients.
6. Integrate the principles of motivation and emotion in performing the role of nurse in caring for emotionally sick client.
7. Demonstrate basic understanding of psychological assessment and nurse‘s role.
8. Apply the knowledge of soft skills in workplace and society.
9. Apply the knowledge of self-empowerment in workplace, society and personal life.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

I 2 (T) Describe scope, Introduction  Lecture cum  Essay

branches and Discussion
significance of  Meaning of Psychology  Short answer
psychology in  Development of psychology – Scope,
nursing branches and methods of psychology
 Relationship with other subjects
 Significance of psychology in nursing
 Applied psychology to solve everyday
issues

II 4 (T) Describe biology of Biological basis of behavior –Introduction  Lecture  Essay

human behaviour
 Body mind relationship  Discussion  Short answer
 Genetics and behaviour
 Inheritance of behaviour
 Brain and behaviour.
 Psychology and sensation – sensory process
– normal and abnormal

III 5 (T) Describe mentally Mental health and mental hygiene  Lecture  Essay
healthy person and
defense  Concept of mental health and mental  Case discussion  Short answer
hygiene
mechanisms  Role play  Objective type
 Characteristic of mentally healthy person
 Warning signs of poor mental health
 Promotive and preventive mental health
strategies and services
 Defense mechanism and its implication
 Frustration and conflict – types of conflicts
and measurements to overcome
 Role of nurse in reducing frustration and
conflict and enhancing coping
 Dealing with ego

IV 7 (T) Describe Developmental psychology  Lecture  Essay

psychology of
people in different  Physical, psychosocial and cognitive  Group  Short answer
development across life span – Prenatal
age groups and role
through early childhood, middle to late  discussion
of nurse
childhood through adolescence, early and
mid-adulthood, late adulthood, death and
dying
 Role of nurse in supporting normal growth
and development across the life span
 Psychological needs of various groups in
health and sickness – Infancy, childhood,
adolescence, adulthood and older adult
 Introduction to child psychology and role of
nurse in meeting the psychological needs of
Unit Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

children
 Psychology of vulnerable individuals –
challenged, women, sick etc.
 Role of nurse with vulnerable groups

V 4 (T) Explain personality Personality  Lecture  Essay and short

and role of nurse in answer
identification and  Meaning, definition of personality  Discussion
 Objective type
improvement in  Classification of personality  Demonstration
altered personality
 Measurement and evaluation of personality
– Introduction
 Alteration in personality
 Role of nurse in identification of individual
personality and improvement in altered
personality

VI 16 (T) Explain cognitive Cognitive process  Lecture  Essay and short

process and their answer
applications  Attention – definition, types, determinants,  Discussion
duration, degree and alteration in attention  Objective type
 Perception – Meaning of Perception,
principles, factor affecting perception,
 Intelligence – Meaning of intelligence –
Effect of heredity and environment in
intelligence, classification, Introduction to
measurement of intelligence tests – Mental
deficiencies
 Learning – Definition of learning, types of
learning, Factors influencing learning –
Learning process, Habit formation
 Memory-meaning and nature of memory,
factors influencing memory, methods to
improve memory,
forgetting
 Thinking – types, level, reasoning and
problem solving.
 Aptitude – concept, types, individual
differences and variability
 Psychometric assessment of cognitive
processes – Introduction
 Alteration in cognitive processes

VII 6 (T) Describe Motivation and emotional processes  Lecture  Essay and short
motivation, answer
emotion, attitude  Motivation – meaning, concept, types,  Group discussion
and role of nurse in theories of motivation, motivation cycle,  Objective type
emotionally sick biological and special motives
client  Emotions – Meaning of emotions,
development of emotions, alteration of
emotion, emotions in sickness – handling
emotions in self and other
 Stress and adaptation – stress, stressor,
cycle, effect, adaptation and coping
Unit Time Learning Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Content
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

 Attitudes – Meaning of attitudes, nature,

factor affecting attitude, attitudinal change,
Role of attitude in health and sickness
 Psychometric assessment of emotions and
attitude – Introduction
 Role of nurse in caring for emotionally sick
client

VIII 4 (T) Explain Psychological assessment and tests –  Lecture  Short answer
psychological introduction
assessment and tests  Discussion  Assessment of
 Types, development, characteristics, practice
and role of nurse
principles, uses, interpretation  Demonstration

 Role of nurse in psychological assessment

IX 10 (T) Explain concept of Application of soft skill  Lecture  Essay and short
soft skill and its answer
application in work  Concept of soft skill  Group discussion
place and society  Types of soft skill – visual, aural and  Role play
communication skill
 Refer/Complete
 The way of communication Soft skills module
 Building relationship with client and
society
 Interpersonal Relationships (IPR):
Definition, Types, and Purposes,
Interpersonal skills, Barriers, Strategies to
overcome barriers
 Survival strategies – managing time, coping
stress, resilience, work – life balance
 Applying soft skill to workplace and society
– Presentation skills, social etiquette,
telephone etiquette, motivational skills,
teamwork etc.
 Use of soft skill in nursing

X 2 (T) Explain self- Self-empowerment  Lecture  Short answer

empowerment
 Dimensions of self-empowerment  Discussion  Objective type
 Self-empowerment development
 Importance of women‘s empowerment in
society
 Professional etiquette and personal
grooming
 Role of nurse in empowering others

NURSING FOUNDATION - I (including First Aid module)

PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 6 Credits (120 hours)
PRACTICUM: Skill Lab: 2 Credits (80 hours) and Clinical: 2 Credits (160 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help novice nursing students develop knowledge and competencies required to
provide evidence-based, comprehensive basic nursing care for adult patients, using nursing process approach.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop understanding about the concept of health, illness and scope of nursing within health care services.
2. Apply values, code of ethics and professional conduct in professional life.
3. Apply the principles and methods of effective communication in establishing communication links with patients,
families and other health team members.
4. Develop skill in recording and reporting.
5. Demonstrate competency in monitoring and documenting vital signs.
6. Describe the fundamental principles and techniques of infection control and biomedical waste management.
7. Identify and meet the comfort needs of the patients.
8. Perform admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient under supervision applying the knowledge.
9. Demonstrate understanding and application of knowledge in caring for patients with restricted mobility.
10. Perform first aid measures during emergencies.
11. Identify the educational needs of patients and demonstrate basic skills of patient education.

*Mandatory Module used in Teaching/Learning:

First Aid: 40 Hours (including Basic CPR)

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, SL – Skill Lab

Time Teaching/ Learning Assessment

Unit Learning Outcomes Content
(Hrs) Activities Methods

I 5 (T) Describe the Introduction to health and illness  Lecture  Essay

concept of health
and illness  Concept of Health – Definitions (WHO),  Discussion  Short answer
Dimensions
 Objective
 Maslow‘s hierarchy of needs type
 Health – Illness continuum
 Factors influencing health
 Causes and risk factors for developing
illnesses
 Illness – Types, illness behavior
 Impact of illness on patient and family

II 5 (T) Describe the levels Health Care Delivery Systems –  Lecture  Essay
of illness
prevention and care, Introduction of Basic Concepts &  Discussion  Short answer
health care services Meanings  Objective
 Levels of Illness Prevention – Primary type
(Health Promotion), Secondary and
Tertiary
 Levels of Care – Primary, Secondary and
Tertiary
 Types of health care agencies/ services –
Hospitals, clinics, Hospice, rehabilitation
centres, extended care facilities
 Hospitals – Types, Organization and
 Time Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Learning Outcomes Content
(Hrs) Activities Methods

Functions
 Health care teams in hospitals – members
and their role

III 12 (T) Trace the history of History of Nursing and Nursing as a  Lecture  Essay
Nursing profession
 Discussion  Short answers
 History of Nursing, History of Nursing in
India  Case discussion  Objective
Explain the type
concept, nature and  Contributions of Florence Nightingale  Role plays
scope of nursing
 Nursing – Definition – Nurse, Nursing,
Concepts, philosophy, objectives,
Describe values, Characteristics, nature and Scope of
code of ethics and Nursing/ Nursing practice, Functions of
professional nurse, Qualities of a nurse, Categories of
conduct for nurses nursing personnel
in India  Nursing as a profession – definition and
characteristics/criteria of profession
 Values – Introduction – meaning and
importance
 Code of ethics and professional conduct
for nurses – Introduction

IV 8 (T) Describe the process, Communication and Nurse Patient  Lecture  Essay
principles, and types Relationship
3 (SL)
of communication  Discussion  Short answer
 Communication – Levels, Elements and
Process, Types, Modes, Factors  Role play and video  Objective
influencing communication film on Therapeutic type
Explain therapeutic, Communication
non-therapeutic and  Methods of effective
professional communication/therapeutic
communication communication techniques
 Barriers to effective communication/non-
Communicate therapeutic communication techniques
effectively with  Professional communication
patients, their
families and team  Helping Relationships (Nurse Patient
members Relationship) – Purposes and Phases
 Communicating effectively with patient,
families and team members
 Maintaining effective human relations and
communication with vulnerable groups
(children, women, physically and mentally
challenged and elderly)

V 4 (T) Describe the Documentation and Reporting  Lecture  Essay

purposes, types and
2 (SL)
techniques of  Documentation – Purposes of Reports and  Discussion  Short answer
recording and Records
 Demonstration  Objective
reporting  Confidentiality type
 Types of Client records/Common Record-
Maintain records keeping forms
and reports
 Methods/Systems of
accurately
documentation/Recording
 Time Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Learning Outcomes Content
(Hrs) Activities Methods

 Guidelines for documentation

 Do‘s and Don‘ts of documentation/Legal
guidelines for Documentation/Recording
 Reporting – Change of shift reports,
Transfer reports, Incident reports

VI 15 (T) Describe principles Vital signs  Lecture  Essay

and techniques of
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monitoring and  Guidelines for taking vital signs  Discussion  Short answer
(SL)
maintaining vital  Body temperature –  Demonstration &  Objective
signs Re-demonstration type
o Definition, Physiology, Regulation,
Factors affecting body temperature  Document the
o Assessment of body temperature – sites, given values
equipment and technique of
temperature,
o Temperature alterations – pulse, and
Hyperthermia, Heat Cramps, Heat respiration in
Exhaustion, Heatstroke, Hypothermia the graphic
o Fever/Pyrexia – Definition, Causes, sheet
Stages, Types
 OSCE
 Nursing Management
o Hot and Cold applications
 Pulse:
o Definition, Physiology and Regulation,
Characteristics, Factors affecting pulse
o Assessment of pulse – sites, equipment
Assess and record and technique
vital signs accurately o Alterations in pulse
 Respiration:
o Definition, Physiology and Regulation,
Mechanics of breathing, Characteristics,
Factors affecting respiration
o Assessment of respirations – technique
o Arterial Oxygen saturation
o Alterations in respiration
 Blood pressure:
o Definition, Physiology and Regulation,
Characteristics, Factors affecting BP
o Assessment of BP – sites, equipment
and technique, Common Errors in BP
Assessment
o Alterations in Blood Pressure
 Documenting Vital Signs

VII 3 (T) Maintain equipment Equipment and Linen

and linen
 Types – Disposables and reusable
o Linen, rubber goods, glassware, metal,
plastics, furniture
 Introduction – Indent, maintenance,
Inventory
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Unit Learning Outcomes Content
(Hrs) Activities Methods

VIII 10 (T) Describe the basic Introduction to Infection Control in  Lecture  Essay
principles and Clinical setting Infection
3 (SL)
techniques of  Discussion  Short answer
infection control  Nature of infection
 Demonstration  Objective
and biomedical  Chain of infection type
waste management  Observation of
 Types of infection autoclaving and
 Stages of infection other sterilization
techniques
 Factors increasing susceptibility to
infection  Video presentation
on medical &
 Body defenses against infection – surgical asepsis
Inflammatory response & Immune
response
 Health care associated infection
(Nosocomial infection)
Introductory concept of Asepsis –
Medical & Surgical asepsis
Precautions
 Hand Hygiene
 (Hand washing and use of hand Rub)
 Use of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
 Standard precautions
Biomedical Waste management
 Types of hospital waste, waste segregation
and hazards – Introduction

IX 15 (T) Identify and meet Comfort, Rest & Sleep and Pain  Lecture  Essay
the comfort needs
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of the patients  Comfort  Discussion  Short answer
(SL)
o Factors Influencing Comfort  Demonstration &  Objective
o Types of beds including latest beds, Re-demonstration type
purposes & bed making
 OSCE
o Therapeutic positions
o Comfort devices
 Sleep and Rest
o Physiology of sleep
o Factors affecting sleep
o Promoting Rest and sleep
o Sleep Disorders
 Pain (Discomfort)
o Physiology
o Common cause of pain
o Types
o Assessment – pain scales and narcotic
scales
 Time Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Learning Outcomes Content
(Hrs) Activities Methods

o Pharmacological and Non-

pharmacological pain relieving
measures – Use of narcotics, TENS
devices, PCA
o Invasive techniques of pain
management
o Any other newer measures
o CAM (Complementary & Alternative
healing Modalities)

X 5 (T) Describe the Promoting Safety in Health Care  Lecture  Essay

concept of patient Environment
3 (SL)
environment  Discussion  Short answer
 Physical environment – Temperature,
Humidity, Noise, Ventilation, Light, Odor,  Demonstration  Objective
Pest control type

 Reduction of Physical hazards – fire,

accidents
 Fall Risk Assessment
 Role of nurse in providing safe and clean
environment
 Safety devices –
o Restraints – Types, Purposes,
Indications, Legal Implications and
Consent, Application of Restraints-
Skill and Practice guidelines
o Other Safety Devices – Side rails, Grab
bars, Ambu alarms, non-skid slippers
etc.

XI 6 (T) Explain and perform Hospital Admission and discharge  Lecture  Essay
admission, transfer,
2 (SL)
and discharge of a  Admission to the hospital Unit and  Discussion  Short answer
patient preparation of unit
 Demonstration  Objective
o Admission bed type
o Admission procedure
o Medico-legal issues
o Roles and Responsibilities of the nurse
 Discharge from the hospital
o Types – Planned discharge, LAMA and
Abscond, Referrals and transfers
o Discharge Planning
o Discharge procedure
o Medico-legal issues
o Roles and Responsibilities of the nurse
o Care of the unit after discharge

XII 8 (T) Demonstrate skill in Mobility and Immobility  Lecture  Essay

caring for patients
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with restricted  Elements of Normal Movement,  Discussion  Short answer
(SL) Alignment & Posture, Joint Mobility,
mobility  Demonstration &  Objective
Balance, Coordinated Movement
 Time Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Unit Learning Outcomes Content
(Hrs) Activities Methods

 Principles of body mechanics Re-demonstration type

 Factors affecting Body Alignment and  OSCE
activity
 Exercise – Types and benefits
 Effects of Immobility
 Maintenance of normal Body Alignment
and Activity
 Alteration in Body Alignment and
mobility
 Nursing interventions for impaired Body
Alignment and Mobility – assessment,
types, devices used, method
o Range of motion exercises
o Muscle strengthening exercises
o Maintaining body alignment – positions
o Moving
o Lifting
o Transferring
o Walking
 Assisting clients with ambulation
 Care of patients with Immobility using
Nursing process approach
 Care of patients with casts and splints

XIII 4 (T) Describe the Patient education  Discussion  Essay

principles and
2 (SL)
practice of patient  Patient Teaching – Importance, Purposes,  Role plays  Short answer
education Process
 Objective
 Integrating nursing process in patient type
teaching

XIV 20 (T) Explain and apply First Aid*  Lecture  Essay

principles of First
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Aid during  Definition, Basic Principles, Scope &  Discussion  Short answer
(SL) Rules
emergencies  Demonstration &  Objective
 First Aid Management Re-demonstration type
o Wounds, Hemorrhage & Shock  Module completion  OSCE
o Musculoskeletal Injuries – Fractures,
Dislocation, Muscle injuries
 National Disaster
Management
o Transportation of Injured persons Authority (NDMA)
o Respiratory Emergencies & Basic CPR / Indian Red Cross
o Unconsciousness Society (IRCS)
First Aid module
o Foreign Bodies – Skin, Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat & Stomach
o Burns & Scalds
o Poisoning, Bites & Stings
o Frostbite & Effects of Heat
o Community Emergencies

*Mandatory module
 CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Clinical Practicum: 2 Credits (160 hours), 10 weeks × 16 hours per week
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the clinical practicum, the students will be able to
1. Maintain effective human relations (projecting professional image)
2. Communicate effectively with patient, families and team members
3. Demonstrate skills in techniques of recording and reporting
4. Demonstrate skill in monitoring vital signs
5. Care for patients with altered vital signs
6. Demonstrate skill in implementing standard precautions and use of PPE
7. Demonstrate skill in meeting the comfort needs of the patients
8. Provide safe and clean environment
9. Demonstrate skill in admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient
10. Demonstrate skill in caring for patients with restricted mobility
11. Plan and provide appropriate health teaching following the principles
12. Acquire skills in assessing and performing First Aid during emergencies.

SKILL LAB
Use of Mannequins and Simulators
S.No. Competencies Mode of Teaching

1. Therapeutic Communication and Documentation Role Play

2. Vital signs Simulator/Standardized patient

3. Medical and Surgical Asepsis Videos/Mannequin

4. Pain Assessment Standardized patient

5. Comfort Devices Mannequin

6. Therapeutic Positions Mannequin

7. Physical Restraints and Side rails Mannequin

8. ROM Exercises Standardized patient

9. Ambulation Standardized patient

10. Moving and Turning patients in bed Mannequin

11. Changing position of helpless patients Mannequin/Standardized patient

12. Transferring patients bed to stretcher/wheel chair Mannequin/Standardized patient

13. Admission, Transfer, Discharge & Health Teaching Role Play

 CLINICAL POSTINGS – General Medical/Surgical Wards
10 weeks × 16 hours/week = 160 Hours
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
Unit (in Weeks) Skills Requirements Methods
(Supervised Clinical Practice)
General 2 Maintain effective Communication and Nurse  OSCE
Medical/ human relations patient relationship
Surgical (projecting
wards professional image)  Maintaining Communication with
patient and family and
interpersonal relationship
Communicate  Documentation and Reporting
effectively with
patient, families and o Documenting patient care and
team members procedures
o Verbal report
o Written report
Demonstrate skills in
techniques of
recording and
reporting
2 Demonstrate skill in Vital signs  Care of patients  Assessment of
monitoring vital with alterations clinical skills
signs  Monitor/measure and document in vital signs- 1 using checklist
vital signs in a graphic sheet
o Temperature (oral, tympanic,
 OSCE
Care for patients with axillary)
altered vital signs
o Pulse (Apical and peripheral
pulses)
Demonstrate skill in o Respiration
implementing o Blood pressure
standard precautions
and use of PPE o Pulse oximetry
 Interpret and report alteration
 Cold Applications – Cold
Compress, Ice cap, Tepid
Sponging
 Care of equipment – thermometer,
BP apparatus, Stethoscope, Pulse
oximeter
Infection control in Clinical
settings
 Hand hygiene
 Use of PPE

3 Demonstrate skill in Comfort, Rest & Sleep, Pain and  Assessment of

meeting the comfort Promoting Safety in Health Care clinical skills
needs of the patients Environment using checklist
Comfort, Rest & Sleep  OSCE
 Bed making-
o Open
o Closed
o Occupied
o Post-operative
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
Unit (in Weeks) Skills Requirements Methods
(Supervised Clinical Practice)
o Cardiac bed
o Fracture bed
 Comfort devices
o Pillows
o Over bed table/cardiac table
o Back rest
o Bed Cradle
 Therapeutic Positions
o Supine
o Fowlers (low, semi, high)
o Lateral
o Prone
o Sim‘s
o Trendelenburg
o Dorsal recumbent
o Lithotomy
o Knee chest
Pain
 Pain assessment and provision for
comfort
Promoting Safety in Health Care
Environment

Provide safe and clean  Care of Patient‘s Unit

environment  Use of Safety devices:  Fall risk
o Side Rails assessment-1

 Restraints (Physical)
 Fall risk assessment and Post Fall
Assessment

Demonstrate skill in Hospital Admission and  Assessment of

admission, transfer, discharge, Mobility and clinical skills
and discharge of a Immobility and Patient education using checklist
patient
Hospital Admission and discharge  OSCE
Perform & Document:
 Admission
 Transfer
2
 Planned Discharge
Demonstrate skill in Mobility and Immobility  Individual  Assessment of
caring for patients teaching-1 clinical skills
with restricted  Range of Motion Exercises using checklist
mobility  Assist patient in:  OSCE
o Moving
 Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
Unit (in Weeks) Skills Requirements Methods
(Supervised Clinical Practice)
Plan and provide o Turning
appropriate health
o Logrolling
teaching following
the principles  Changing position of helpless
patient
 Transferring (Bed to and from
chair/wheelchair/ stretcher)
Patient education

1 Demonstrate skills in First aid and Emergencies  Module  Assessment of

assessing and completion clinical skills
performing First Aid  Bandaging Techniques National using checklist
during emergencies o Basic Bandages: Disaster
Management  OSCE (first aid
 Circular Authority competencies)
 Spiral (NDMA) First
Aid module
 Reverse-Spiral (To complete it
 Recurrent in clinicals if
not completed
 Figure of Eight during lab)
o Special Bandages:
 Caplin
 Eye/Ear Bandage
 Jaw Bandage
 Shoulder Spica
 Thumb spica
 Triangular Bandage/ Sling
(Head & limbs)
 Binders

APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY

PLACEMENT: II SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 credits (40 hours) (includes lab hours also)
DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to assist the students to acquire knowledge of the normal biochemical composition
and functioning of human body, its alterations in disease conditions and to apply this knowledge in the practice of nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Describe the metabolism of carbohydrates and its alterations.
2. Explain the metabolism of lipids and its alterations.
3. Explain the metabolism of proteins and amino acids and its alterations.
4. Explain clinical enzymology in various disease conditions.
5. Explain acid base balance, imbalance and its clinical significance.
6. Describe the metabolism of hemoglobin and its clinical significance.
7. Explain different function tests and interpret the findings.
8. Illustrate the immunochemistry.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

I 8 (T) Describe the Carbohydrates  Lecture cum  Essay

metabolism of Discussion
carbohydrates and  Digestion, absorption and metabolism of  Short answer
carbohydrates and related disorders  Explain using
its alterations
charts and slides  Very short
 Regulation of blood glucose answer
 Demonstration of
 Diabetes Mellitus – type 1 and type 2,
laboratory tests
symptoms, complications & management
in brief
 Investigations of Diabetes Mellitus
o OGTT – Indications, Procedure,
Interpretation and types of GTT curve
o Mini GTT, extended GTT, GCT, IV
GTT
o HbA1c (Only definition)
 Hypoglycemia – Definition & causes

II 8 (T) Explain the Lipids  Lecture cum  Essay

metabolism of Discussion
lipids and its  Fatty acids – Definition, classification  Short answer
 Explain using
alterations  Definition & Clinical significance of  Very short
charts and slides
MUFA & PUFA, Essential fatty acids, answer
Trans fatty acids  Demonstration of
laboratory tests
 Digestion, absorption & metabolism of
lipids & related disorders
 Compounds formed from cholesterol
 Ketone bodies (name, types &
significance only)
 Lipoproteins – types & functions
(metabolism not required)
 Lipid profile
 Atherosclerosis (in brief)

III 9 (T) Explain the Proteins  Lecture cum  Essay

metabolism of Discussion
amino acids and  Classification of amino acids based on  Short answer
nutrition, metabolic rate with examples  Explain using
proteins
charts, models and  Very short
 Digestion, absorption & metabolism of answer
slides
protein & related disorders
Identify alterations
in disease  Biologically important compounds
conditions synthesized from various amino acids
(only names)
 In born errors of amino acid metabolism
– only aromatic amino acids (in brief)
 Plasma protein – types, function &
normal values
 Causes of proteinuria, hypoproteinemia,
hyper-gamma globinemia
 Principle of electrophoresis, normal &
abnormal electrophoretic patterns (in
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

brief)

IV 4 (T) Explain clinical Clinical Enzymology  Lecture cum  Essay

enzymology in Discussion
various disease  Isoenzymes – Definition & properties  Short answer
 Explain using
conditions  Enzymes of diagnostic importance in  Very short
charts and slides
answer
o Liver Diseases – ALT, AST, ALP,
GGT
o Myocardial infarction – CK, cardiac
troponins, AST, LDH
o Muscle diseases – CK, Aldolase
o Bone diseases – ALP
o Prostate cancer – PSA, ACP

V 3 (T) Explain acid base Acid base maintenance  Lecture cum  Short answer
balance, imbalance Discussion
and its clinical  pH – definition, normal value  Very short
 Explain using answer
significance  Regulation of blood pH – blood buffer,
charts and slides
respiratory & renal
 ABG – normal values
 Acid base disorders – types, definition &
causes

VI 2 (T) Describe the Heme catabolism  Lecture cum  Short answer

metabolism of Discussion
hemoglobin and its  Heme degradation pathway  Very short
clinical significance  Jaundice – type, causes, urine & blood  Explain using answer
charts and slides
investigations (van den berg test)

VII 3 (T) Explain different Organ function tests (biochemical  Lecture cum  Short answer
function tests and parameters & normal values only) Discussion
interpret the  Very short
findings  Renal  Visit to Lab answer
 Liver  Explain using
charts and slides
 Thyroid

VIII 3 (T) Illustrate the Immunochemistry  Lecture cum  Short answer

immunochemistry Discussion
 Structure & functions of immunoglobulin  Very short
 Explain using answer
 Investigations & interpretation – ELISA
charts and slides
 Demonstration of
laboratory tests
Note: Few lab hours can be planned for observation and visits (Less than 1 credit, lab hours are not specified separately).

APPLIED NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

PLACEMENT: II SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 credits (60 hours)
Theory : 45 hours
Lab : 15 hours
DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to assist the students to acquire basic knowledge and understanding of the
principles of Nutrition and Dietetics and apply this knowledge in the practice of Nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the importance of nutrition in health and wellness.
2. Apply nutrient and dietary modifications in caring patients.
3. Explain the principles and practices of Nutrition and Dietetics.
4. Identify nutritional needs of different age groups and plan a balanced diet for them.
5. Identify the dietary principles for different diseases.
6. Plan therapeutic diet for patients suffering from various disease conditions.
7. Prepare meals using different methods and cookery rules.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
I 2 (T) Define nutrition and Introduction to Nutrition  Lecture cum  Essay
its relationship to Discussion
Health Concepts  Short answer
 Charts/Slides
 Definition of Nutrition & Health  Very short
answer
 Malnutrition – Under Nutrition & Over
Nutrition
 Role of Nutrition in maintaining health
 Factors affecting food and nutrition
Nutrients
 Classification
 Macro & Micronutrients
 Organic & Inorganic
 Energy Yielding & Non-Energy Yielding
Food
 Classification – Food groups
 Origin

II 3 (T) Describe the Carbohydrates  Lecture cum  Essay

classification, Discussion
functions, sources  Composition – Starches, sugar and  Short answer
cellulose  Charts/Slides
and recommended  Very short
daily allowances  Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)  Models answer
(RDA) of
carbohydrates  Dietary sources  Display of food
items
 Functions
Explain BMR and Energy
factors affecting
 Unit of energy – Kcal
BMR
 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
 Factors affecting BMR

III 3 (T) Describe the Proteins  Lecture cum  Essay

classification, Discussion
 Composition  Short answer
Functions, sources  Charts/Slides
 Very short
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
and RDA of  Eight essential amino acids  Models answer
proteins.
 Functions  Display of food
items
 Dietary sources
 Protein requirements – RDA

IV 2 (T) Describe the Fats  Lecture cum  Essay

classification, Discussion
 Classification – Saturated & unsaturated  Short answer
Functions, sources  Charts/Slides
and RDA of fats  Calorie value  Very short
 Models answer
 Functions
 Display of food
 Dietary sources of fats and fatty acids
items
 Fat requirements – RDA

V 3 (T) Describe the Vitamins  Lecture cum  Essay

classification, Discussion
functions, sources  Classification – fat soluble & water  Short answer
soluble  Charts/Slides
and RDA of  Very short
vitamins  Fat soluble – Vitamins A, D, E,  Models answer
and K
 Display of food
 Water soluble – Thiamine items
(vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2),
Nicotinic acid, Pyridoxine (vitamin B6),
Pantothenic acid, Folic acid, Vitamin B12,
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
 Functions, Dietary Sources &
Requirements – RDA of every vitamin

VI 3 (T) Describe the Minerals  Lecture cum  Short answer

classification, Discussion
functions, sources  Classification – Major minerals  Very short
and RDA of (Calcium, phosphorus, sodium,  Charts/Slides answer
potassium and magnesium) and Trace
minerals
elements  Models

 Functions  Display of food

items
 Dietary Sources
 Requirements – RDA

VII 7 (T) Describe and plan Balanced diet  Lecture cum  Short answer
balanced diet for Discussion
8 (L)
different age  Definition, principles, steps  Very short
 Meal planning answer
groups, pregnancy,  Food guides – Basic Four Food Groups
and lactation  Lab session on
 RDA – Definition, limitations, uses
o Preparation of
 Food Exchange System balanced diet for
 Calculation of nutritive value of foods different
categories
 Dietary fibre
o Low cost
Nutrition across life cycle nutritious dishes
 Meal planning/Menu planning –
Definition, principles, steps
 Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)
guidelines – breast feeding, infant foods
 Diet plan for different age groups –
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
Children, adolescents and elderly
 Diet in pregnancy – nutritional
requirements and balanced diet plan
 Anemia in pregnancy – diagnosis, diet for
anemic pregnant women, iron & folic
acid supplementation and counseling
 Nutrition in lactation – nutritional
requirements, diet for lactating mothers,
complementary feeding/ weaning

VIII 6 (T) Classify and Nutritional deficiency disorders  Lecture cum  Essay
describe the Discussion
common nutritional  Protein energy malnutrition – magnitude  Short answer
of the problem, causes, classification,  Charts/Slides
deficiency disorders
signs & symptoms, Severe acute  Very short
and identify nurses‘  Models answer
role in assessment, malnutrition (SAM), management &
management and prevention and nurses‘ role
prevention  Childhood obesity – signs & symptoms,
assessment, management & prevention
and nurses‘ role
 Vitamin deficiency disorders – vitamin A,
B, C & D deficiency disorders –causes,
signs & symptoms, management &
prevention and nurses‘ role
 Mineral deficiency diseases – iron, iodine
and calcium deficiencies –causes, signs &
symptoms, management & prevention
and nurses‘ role

IX 4 (T) Principles of diets Therapeutic diets  Lecture cum  Essay

in various diseases Discussion
7 (L)  Definition, Objectives, Principles  Short answer
 Meal planning
 Modifications – Consistency, Nutrients,  Very short
 Lab session on answer
 Feeding techniques.
preparation of
 Diet in Diseases – Obesity, Diabetes therapeutic diets
Mellitus, CVD, Underweight, Renal
diseases, Hepatic disorders Constipation,
Diarrhea, Pre and Post-operative period

X 3 (T) Describe the rules Cookery rules and preservation of  Lecture cum  Essay
and preservation of nutrients Discussion
nutrients  Short answer
 Cooking – Methods, Advantages and  Charts/Slides
Disadvantages  Very short
answer
 Preservation of nutrients
 Measures to prevent loss of nutrients
during preparation
 Safe food handling and Storage of foods
 Food preservation
 Food additives and food adulteration
 Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
(PFA)
 Food standards
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
XI 4 (T) Explain the Nutrition assessment and nutrition  Lecture cum  Essay
methods of education Discussion
nutritional  Short answer
 Objectives of nutritional assessment  Demonstration
assessment and  Evaluation of
nutrition education  Methods of assessment – clinical  Writing nutritional Nutritional
examination, anthropometry, laboratory assessment report assessment
& biochemical assessment, assessment of report
dietary intake including Food frequency
questionnaire (FFQ) method
 Nutrition education – purposes, principles
and methods

XII 3 (T) Describe nutritional National Nutritional Programs and role  Lecture cum  Essay
problems in India of nurse Discussion
and nutritional  Short answer
 Nutritional problems in India
programs  Very short
 National nutritional policy answer
 National nutritional programs – Vitamin
A Supplementation, Anemia Mukt Bharat
Program, Integrated Child Development
Services (ICDS), Mid-day Meal Scheme
(MDMS), National Iodine Deficiency
Disorders Control Program (NIDDCP),
Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation
(WIFS) and others as introduced
 Role of nurse in every program

XIII 2 (T) Discuss the Food safety  Guided reading on  Quiz

importance of food related acts
hygiene and food  Definition, Food safety considerations &  Short answer
safety measures
 Food safety regulatory measures in India
– Relevant Acts
Explain the Acts
related to food  Five keys to safer food
safety  Food storage, food handling and cooking
 General principles of food storage of food
items (ex. milk, meat)
 Role of food handlers in food borne
diseases
 Essential steps in safe cooking practices
Food born diseases and food poisoning are dealt in Community Health Nursing I.

NURSING FOUNDATION - II (including Health Assessment Module)

PLACEMENT: II SEMESTER
THEORY: 6 Credits (120 hours)
PRACTICUM: Skill Lab: 3 Credits (120 hours), Clinical: 4 Credits (320 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help novice nursing students develop knowledge and competencies required to
provide evidence-based, comprehensive basic nursing care for adult patients, using nursing process approach.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop understanding about fundamentals of health assessment and perform health assessment in supervised clinical
settings
2. Demonstrate fundamental skills of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using Nursing
process approach in supervised clinical settings
3. Assess the Nutritional needs of patients and provide relevant care under supervision
4. Identify and meet the hygienic needs of patients
5. Identify and meet the elimination needs of patient
6. Interpret findings of specimen testing applying the knowledge of normal values
7. Promote oxygenation based on identified oxygenation needs of patients under supervision
8. Review the concept of fluid, electrolyte balance integrating the knowledge of applied physiology
9. Apply the knowledge of the principles, routes, effects of administration of medications in administering medication
10. Calculate conversions of drugs and dosages within and between systems of measurements
11. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in caring for patients with altered functioning of sense organs and
unconsciousness
12. Explain loss, death and grief
13. Describe sexual development and sexuality
14. Identify stressors and stress adaptation modes
15. Integrate the knowledge of culture and cultural differences in meeting the spiritual needs
16. Explain the introductory concepts relevant to models of health and illness in patient care
*Mandatory Module used in Teaching/Learning:
Health Assessment Module: 40 hours

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, SL – Skill Lab
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
I 20 (T) Describe the Health Assessment  Modular Learning  Essay
purpose and process
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of health  Interview techniques *Health Assessment  Short answer
(SL) Module
assessment and  Observation techniques  Objective
perform assessment  Lecture cum type
under supervised  Purposes of health assessment Discussion
clinical practice  OSCE
 Process of Health assessment  Demonstration
o Health history
o Physical examination:
 Methods: Inspection, Palpation,
Percussion, Auscultation, Olfaction
 Preparation for examination:
patient and unit
 General assessment
 Assessment of each body system
 Documenting health assessment
findings

II 13 (T) Describe The Nursing Process  Lecture  Essay

assessment,
8 (SL)
planning,  Critical Thinking Competencies,  Discussion  Short answer
implementation and Attitudes for Critical Thinking, Levels of  Demonstration  Objective type
evaluation of critical thinking in Nursing
nursing care using  Nursing Process Overview  Supervised  Evaluation of
Nursing process Clinical Practice care plan
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
approach o Assessment
 Collection of Data: Types,
Sources, Methods
 Organizing Data
 Validating Data
 Documenting Data
o Nursing Diagnosis
 Identification of client problems,
risks and strengths
 Nursing diagnosis statement –
parts, Types, Formulating,
Guidelines for formulating Nursing
Diagnosis
 NANDA approved diagnoses
 Difference between medical and
nursing diagnosis
o Planning
 Types of planning
 Establishing Priorities
 Establishing Goals and Expected
Outcomes – Purposes, types,
guidelines, Components of goals
and outcome statements
 Types of Nursing Interventions,
Selecting interventions: Protocols
and Standing Orders
 Introduction to Nursing
Intervention Classification and
Nursing Outcome Classification
 Guidelines for writing care plan
o Implementation
 Process of Implementing the plan
of care
 Types of care – Direct and
Indirect
o Evaluation
 Evaluation Process,
Documentation and Reporting

III 5 (T) Identify and meet Nutritional needs  Lecture  Essay

the Nutritional
5 (SL)
needs of patients  Importance  Discussion  Short answer
 Factors affecting nutritional needs  Demonstration  Objective type
 Assessment of nutritional status  Exercise  Evaluation of
nutritional
 Review: special diets – Solid, Liquid,  Supervised assessment &
Soft Clinical practice diet planning
 Review on therapeutic diets
 Care of patient with Dysphagia,
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting
 Meeting Nutritional needs: Principles,
equipment, procedure, indications
o Oral
o Enteral: Nasogastric/
Orogastric
o Introduction to other enteral
feeds – types, indications,
Gastrostomy, Jejunostomy
o Parenteral – TPN (Total
Parenteral Nutrition)

IV 5 (T) Identify and meet Hygiene  Lecture  Essay

the hygienic needs
15
of patients  Factors Influencing Hygienic Practice  Discussion  Short answer
(SL)
 Hygienic care: Indications and  Demonstration  Objective type
purposes, effects of neglected care
 OSCE
o Care of the Skin – (Bath, feet and nail,
Hair Care)
o Care of pressure points
o Assessment of Pressure Ulcers using
Braden Scale and Norton Scale
o Pressure ulcers – causes, stages and
manifestations, care and prevention
o Perineal care/Meatal care
o Oral care, Care of Eyes, Ears and
Nose including assistive devices (eye
glasses, contact lens, dentures, hearing
aid)

V 10 (T) Identify and meet Elimination needs  Lecture  Essay

the elimination
10
needs of patient  Urinary Elimination  Discussion  Short answer
(SL)
o Review of Physiology of Urine  Demonstration  Objective type
Elimination, Composition and
characteristics of urine  OSCE
o Factors Influencing Urination
o Alteration in Urinary Elimination
o Facilitating urine elimination:
assessment, types, equipment,
procedures and special
considerations
o Providing urinal/bed pan
o Care of patients with
 Condom drainage
 Intermittent Catheterization
 Indwelling Urinary catheter and
urinary drainage
 Urinary diversions
 Bladder irrigation
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods

 Bowel Elimination
o Review of Physiology of Bowel
Elimination, Composition and
characteristics of feces
o Factors affecting Bowel elimination
o Alteration in Bowel Elimination
o Facilitating bowel elimination:
Assessment, equipment, procedures
 Enemas
 Suppository
 Bowel wash
 Digital Evacuation of impacted
feces
 Care of patients with Ostomies
(Bowel Diversion Procedures)

VI 3 (T) Explain various Diagnostic testing  Lecture  Essay

types of specimens
and identify normal  Phases of diagnostic testing (pre-test,   Short answer
4 (SL) Discussion
values of tests intra-test & post-test) in Common
investigations and clinical implications  Demonstration  Objective type
o Complete Blood Count
Develop skill in
specimen
o Serum Electrolytes
collection, handling o LFT
and transport
o Lipid/Lipoprotein profile
o Serum Glucose – AC, PC,
HbA1c
o Monitoring Capillary Blood
Glucose (Glucometer Random
Blood Sugar – GRBS)
o Stool Routine Examination
o Urine Testing – Albumin,
Acetone, pH, Specific Gravity
o Urine Culture, Routine, Timed
Urine Specimen
o Sputum culture
o Overview of Radiologic &
Endoscopic Procedures

VII 11 (T) Assess patients for Oxygenation needs  Lecture  Essay

oxygenation needs,
10
promote  Review of Cardiovascular and  Discussion  Short answer
(SL)
oxygenation and Respiratory Physiology
 Demonstration &  Objective type
provide care during  Factors affecting respiratory Re-demonstration
oxygen therapy functioning
 Alterations in Respiratory Functioning
 Conditions affecting
o Airway
o Movement of air
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
o Diffusion
o Oxygen transport
 Alterations in oxygenation
 Nursing interventions to promote
oxygenation: assessment, types,
equipment used & procedure
o Maintenance of patent airway
o Oxygen administration
o Suctioning – oral, tracheal
o Chest physiotherapy –
Percussion, Vibration & Postural
drainage
o Care of Chest drainage –
principles & purposes
o Pulse Oximetry – Factors
affecting measurement of oxygen
saturation using pulse oximeter,
Interpretation
 Restorative & continuing care
o Hydration
o Humidification
o Coughing techniques
o Breathing exercises
o Incentive spirometry

VIII 5 (T) Describe the Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid – Base  Lecture  Essay
concept of fluid, Balances
10
electrolyte balance  Discussion  Short answer
(SL)  Review of Physiological Regulation of
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base  Demonstration  Objective type
Balances  Problem
 Factors Affecting Fluid, Electrolyte solving –
and Acid-Base Balances calculations

 Disturbances in fluid volume:

o Deficit
 Hypovolemia
 Dehydration
o Excess
 Fluid overload
 Edema
 Electrolyte imbalances (hypo and
hyper)
o Acid-base imbalances
 Metabolic – acidosis & alkalosis
 Respiratory – acidosis & alkalosis
o Intravenous therapy
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
 Peripheral venipuncture sites
 Types of IV fluids
 Calculation for making IV fluid
plan
 Complications of IV fluid therapy
 Measuring fluid intake and output
 Administering Blood and Blood
components
 Restricting fluid intake
 Enhancing Fluid intake

IX 20 (T) Explain the Administration of Medications  Lecture  Essay

principles, routes,
22
effects of  Introduction – Definition of  Discussion  Short answer
(SL) Medication, Administration of
administration of
medications Medication, Drug Nomenclature, Effects  Demonstration &  Objective type
of Drugs, Forms of Medications, Re-demonstration
 OSCE
Purposes, Pharmacodynamics and
Pharmacokinetics
Calculate
conversions of  Factors influencing Medication Action
drugs and dosages
within and between  Medication orders and Prescriptions
systems of
 Systems of measurement
measurements
 Medication dose calculation

Administer oral and  Principles, 10 rights of Medication

topical medication Administration
and document  Errors in Medication administration
accurately under
supervision  Routes of administration
 Storage and maintenance of drugs and
Nurses responsibility
 Terminologies and abbreviations used
in prescriptions and medications orders
 Developmental considerations
 Oral, Sublingual and Buccal routes:
Equipment, procedure
 Introduction to Parenteral
Administration of Drugs –
Intramuscular, Intravenous,
Subcutaneous, Intradermal: Location of
site, Advantages and disadvantages of
the specific sites, Indication and
contraindications for the different routes
and sites.
 Equipment – Syringes & needles,
cannulas, Infusion sets – parts, types,
sizes
 Types of vials and ampoules,
Preparing Injectable medicines from
vials and ampoules
o Care of equipment: decontamination
and disposal of syringes, needles,
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
infusion sets
o Prevention of Needle-Stick Injuries
 Topical Administration: Types,
purposes, site, equipment, procedure
o Application to skin & mucous
membrane
o Direct application of liquids, Gargle
and swabbing the throat
o Insertion of Drug into body cavity:
Suppository/ medicated packing in
rectum/vagina
o Instillations: Ear, Eye, Nasal, Bladder,
and Rectal
o Irrigations: Eye, Ear, Bladder, Vaginal
and Rectal
o Spraying: Nose and throat
 Inhalation: Nasal, oral,
endotracheal/tracheal (steam, oxygen
and medications) – purposes, types,
equipment, procedure, recording and
reporting of medications administered
 Other Parenteral Routes: Meaning of
epidural, intrathecal, intraosseous,
intraperitoneal, intra-pleural, intra-
arterial

X 5 (T) Provide care to Sensory needs  Lecture  Essay

patients with altered
6 (SL)
functioning of sense  Introduction  Discussion  Short answer
organs and  Components of sensory experience –  Demonstration  Objective type
unconsciousness in Reception, Perception & Reaction
supervised clinical
practice  Arousal Mechanism
 Factors affecting sensory function
 Assessment of Sensory alterations –
sensory deficit, deprivation, overload &
sensory poverty
 Management
o Promoting meaningful communication
(patients with Aphasia, artificial
airway & Visual and Hearing
impairment)
Care of Unconscious Patients
 Unconsciousness: Definition, causes &
risk factors, pathophysiology, stages of
Unconsciousness, Clinical
Manifestations
 Assessment and nursing management
of patient with unconsciousness,
complications
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
XI 4 (T) Explain loss, death Care of Terminally ill, death and dying  Lecture  Essay
and grief
6 (SL)  Loss – Types  Discussion  Short answer
 Grief, Bereavement & Mourning  Case discussions  Objective type
 Types of Grief responses  Death care/last
office
 Manifestations of Grief
 Factors influencing Loss & Grief
Responses
 Theories of Grief & Loss – Kubler
Ross
 5 Stages of Dying
 The R Process model (Rando‘s)
 Death – Definition, Meaning, Types
(Brain & Circulatory Deaths)
 Signs of Impending Death
 Dying patient‘s Bill of Rights
 Care of Dying Patient
 Physiological changes occurring after
Death
 Death Declaration, Certification
 Autopsy
 Embalming
 Last office/Death Care
 Counseling & supporting grieving
relatives
 Placing body in the Mortuary
 Releasing body from Mortuary
 Overview – Medico-legal Cases,
Advance directives, DNI/DNR, Organ
Donation, Euthanasia

PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS (A-D)

XII 3 (T) Develop basic A. Self-concept  Lecture  Essay
understanding of
self-concept  Introduction  Discussion  Short answer
 Components (Personal Identity, Body  Demonstration  Objective type
Image, Role Performance, Self Esteem)
 Case Discussion/
 Factors affecting Self Concept Role play
 Nursing Management

XIII 2 (T) Describe sexual B. Sexuality  Lecture  Essay

development and
sexuality  Sexual development throughout life  Discussion  Short answer
 Sexual health  Objective
type
 Sexual orientation
 Factors affecting sexuality
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods

 Prevention of STIs, unwanted

pregnancy, avoiding sexual harassment
and abuse
 Dealing with inappropriate sexual
behavior

XIV 2 (T) Describe stress and C. Stress and Adaptation –  Lecture  Essay
adaptation Introductory concepts
4 (SL)  Discussion  Short answer
 Introduction
 Objective
 Sources, Effects, Indicators & Types of type
Stress
 Types of stressors
 Stress Adaptation – General
Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), Local
Adaptation Syndrome (LAS)
 Manifestation of stress – Physical &
psychological
 Coping strategies/ Mechanisms
 Stress Management
o Assist with coping and adaptation
o Creating therapeutic environment
 Recreational and diversion therapies

XV 6 (T) Explain culture and D. Concepts of Cultural Diversity and  Lecture  Essay
cultural norms Spirituality
 Discussion  Short answer
 Cultural diversity
 Objective
Integrate cultural o Cultural Concepts – Culture, type
differences and Subculture, Multicultural, Diversity,
spiritual needs in Race, Acculturation, Assimilation
providing care to
patients under o Transcultural Nursing
supervision o Cultural Competence
o Providing Culturally Responsive Care
 Spirituality
o Concepts – Faith, Hope, Religion,
Spirituality, Spiritual Wellbeing
o Factors affecting Spirituality
o Spiritual Problems in Acute, Chronic,
Terminal illnesses & Near-Death
Experience
o Dealing with Spiritual
Distress/Problems

XVI 6 (T) Explain the Nursing Theories: Introduction  Lecture  Essay

significance of
nursing theories  Meaning &Definition, Purposes, Types  Discussion  Short answer
of theories with examples, Overview of
selected nursing theories – Nightingale,  Objective
Orem, Roy type

 Use of theories in nursing practice

 CLINICAL PRACTICUM

Clinical: 4 Credits (320 hours)

PRACT|ICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the student will be able to

1. Perform health assessment of each body system
2. Develop skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care using Nursing process approach
3. Identify and meet the Nutritional needs of patients
4. Implement basic nursing techniques in meeting hygienic needs of patients
5. Plan and Implement care to meet the elimination needs of patient
6. Develop skills in instructing and collecting samples for investigation.
7. Perform simple lab tests and analyze & interpret common diagnostic values
8. Identify patients with impaired oxygenation and demonstrate skill in caring for patients with impaired oxygenation
9. Identify and demonstrate skill in caring for patients with fluid, electrolyte and acid – base imbalances
10. Assess, plan, implement & evaluate the basic care needs of patients with altered functioning of sense organs and
unconsciousness
11. Care for terminally ill and dying patients
SKILL LAB
Use of Mannequins and Simulators
S.No. Competencies Mode of Teaching
1. Health Assessment Standardized Patient
2. Nutritional Assessment Standardized Patient
3. Sponge bath, oral hygiene, perineal care Mannequin
4. Nasogastric tube feeding Trainer/ Simulator
5. Providing bed pan & urinal Mannequin
6. Catheter care Catheterization Trainer
7. Bowel wash, enema, insertion of suppository Simulator/ Mannequin
8. Oxygen administration – face mask, venture Mannequin
mask, nasal prongs
9. Administration of medication through IM injection trainer, ID injection trainer, IV arm (Trainer)
Parenteral route – IM, SC, ID, IV
10. Last Office Mannequin

CLINICAL POSTINGS – General Medical/Surgical Wards

(16 weeks × 20 hours per week = 320 hours)
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Unit (Weeks) Clinical Skills (Supervised Requirements Methods
Clinical Practice)
General 3 Perform health Health Assessment  History  Assessment of
Medical/ assessment of each Taking – 2 clinical skills
Surgical body system  Nursing/Health history taking using checklist
 Physical
wards  Perform physical examination:
examination – 2  OSCE
o General
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Unit (Weeks) Clinical Skills (Supervised Requirements Methods
Clinical Practice)
o Body systems
 Use various methods of
physical examination –
Inspection, Palpation,
Percussion, Auscultation,
Olfaction
 Identification of system wise
deviations
 Documentation of findings

1 Develop skills in The Nursing Process  Nursing  Evaluation of

assessment, planning, process – 1 Nursing process
implementation and  Prepare Nursing care plan for
with criteria
evaluation of nursing the patient based on the given
care using Nursing case scenario
process approach

2 Identify and meet the Nutritional needs, Elimination  Nutritional  Assessment of

Nutritional needs of needs& Diagnostic testing Assessment and clinical skills
patients Clinical using checklist
Nutritional needs
Presentation – 1
 Nutritional Assessment  OSCE
 Preparation of Nasogastric tube
feed
 Nasogastric tube feeding
Hygiene
Implement basic  Pressure sore
 Care of Skin & Hair: assessment – 1
nursing techniques in
meeting hygienic – Sponge Bath/ Bed bath
needs of patients
– Care of pressure points & back
massage
 Pressure sore risk assessment
using Braden/Norton scale
– Hair wash
– Pediculosis treatment
 Oral Hygiene
 Perineal Hygiene
 Catheter care

2 Plan and Implement Elimination needs  Clinical  Assessment of

care to meet the Presentation on clinical skills
elimination needs of  Providing
Care of patient using checklist
patient – Urinal with
Constipation – 1  OSCE
– Bedpan
 Insertion of Suppository
 Enema
 Lab values –
 Urinary Catheter care inter-pretation
Develop skills in
instructing and
 Care of urinary drainage
collecting samples for Diagnostic testing
investigation.
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Unit (Weeks) Clinical Skills (Supervised Requirements Methods
Clinical Practice)

 Specimen Collection
Perform simple lab o Urine routine and culture
tests and analyze &
interpret common o Stool routine
diagnostic values o Sputum Culture
 Perform simple Lab Tests
using reagent strips
o Urine – Glucose, Albumin,
Acetone, pH, Specific gravity

 Blood – GRBS Monitoring

3 Identify patients with Oxygenation needs, Fluid,  Assessment of
impaired oxygenation Electrolyte, and Acid – Base clinical skills
and demonstrate skill Balances using checklist
in caring for patients
with impaired Oxygenation needs  OSCE
oxygenation  Oxygen administration
methods
o Nasal Prongs
o Face Mask/Venturi Mask
 Steam inhalation
 Chest Physiotherapy
 Deep Breathing & Coughing
Exercises
 Oral Suctioning
Identify and  Assessment of
demonstrate skill in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid –
clinical skills
caring for patients with Base Balances using checklist
fluid, electrolyte and  Maintaining intake output chart
acid – base imbalances  OSCE
 Identify & report complications
of IV therapy
 Observe Blood & Blood
Component therapy
 Identify & Report
Complications of Blood & Blood
Component therapy

3 Explain the principles, Administration of Medications  Assessment of

routes, effects of clinical skills
administration of  Calculate Drug Dosages using checklist
medications  Preparation of lotions &  OSCE
solutions

Calculate conversions  Administer Medications

of drugs and dosages o Oral
within and between
systems of o Topical
Measurements
o Inhalations
o Parenteral
Administer drugs by
 Intradermal
the following routes-
Oral, Intradermal,  Subcutaneous
 Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Unit (Weeks) Clinical Skills (Supervised Requirements Methods
Clinical Practice)
Subcutaneous,  -Intramuscular
Intramuscular, Intra
 Instillations
Venous Topical,
inhalation o Eye, Ear, Nose –instillation of
medicated drops, nasal sprays,
irrigations
2 Assess, plan, Sensory Needs and Care of  Nursing  Assessment of
implement & evaluate Unconscious patients, Care of rounds on care clinical skills
the basic care needs of Terminally ill, death and dying of patient with using checklist
patients with altered altered
functioning of sense
Sensory Needs and Care of
sensorium  OSCE
Unconscious patients
organs and
unconsciousness  Assessment of Level of
Consciousness using Glasgow
Coma Scale
Terminally ill, death and dying
Care for terminally ill
and dying patients  Death Care  Assessment of
clinical skills
using checklist

HEALTH/NURSING INFORMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY

PLACEMENT: II SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
PRACTICAL/LAB: 1 Credit (40 hours)

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to equip novice nursing students with knowledge and skills necessary to deliver
efficient informatics-led health care services.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop a basic understanding of computer application in patient care and nursing practice.
2. Apply the knowledge of computer and information technology in patient care and nursing education, practice,
administration and research.
3. Describe the principles of health informatics and its use in developing efficient healthcare.
4. Demonstrate the use of information system in healthcare for patient care and utilization of nursing data.
5. Demonstrate the knowledge of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) system in clinical practice.
6. Apply the knowledge of interoperability standards in clinical setting.
7. Apply the knowledge of information and communication technology in public health promotion.
8. Utilize the functionalities of Nursing Information System (NIS) system in nursing.
9. Demonstrate the skills of using data in management of health care.
10. Apply the knowledge of the principles of digital ethical and legal issues in clinical practice.
11. Utilize evidence-based practices in informatics and technology for providing quality patient care.
12. Update and utilize evidence-based practices in nursing education, administration, and practice.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, P/L – Lab
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
T P/L
I 10 15 Describe the Introduction to computer  Lecture (T)
importance of applications for patient care
computer and delivery system and nursing  Discussion  Short answer
technology in patient practice  Practice session  Objective type
care and nursing
practice  Use of computers in teaching,  Supervised clinical  Visit reports
learning, research and nursing practice on EHR use
practice  Assessment of
 Participate in data assignments
analysis using statistical
package with statistician
Demonstrate the use  Windows, MS office: Word,  Visit to hospitals with (P)
of computer and Excel, Power Point different hospital
technology in patient  Assessment of
management systems
care, nursing  Internet skills using
education, practice, checklist
 Literature search
administration and
research.  Statistical packages
 Hospital management
information system

II 4 5 Describe the Principles of Health Informatics  Lecture (T)

principles of health
informatics  Health informatics – needs,  Discussion  Essay
objectives and limitations
 Practical session  Short answer
 Use of data, information and
Explain the ways knowledge for more effective  Work in groups with  Objective type
data, knowledge and healthcare and better health health informatics team questions
information can be in a hospital to extract
 Assessment of
used for effective nursing data and prepare
report
healthcare a report

III 3 5 Describe the Information Systems in  Lecture (T)

concepts of Healthcare
information system  Discussion  Essay
 Introduction to the role and
in health
architecture of information  Demonstration  Short answer
systems in modern healthcare  Practical session  Objective type
environments
Demonstrate the use  Work in groups with
of health information  Clinical Information System nurse leaders to
system in hospital (CIS)/Hospital information understand the hospital
setting System (HIS) information system

IV 4 4 Explain the use of Shared Care & Electronic  Lecture (T)

electronic health Health Records
records in nursing  Discussion  Essay
 Challenges of capturing rich
practice
patient histories in a computable  Practice on Simulated  Short answer
EHR system
form  Objective type
Describe the latest  Latest global developments and  Practical session (P)
trend in electronic standards to enable lifelong  Visit to health
health records electronic health records to be  Assessment of
informatics department
standards and integrated from disparate skills using
of a hospital to
interoperability systems. checklist
understand the use of
EHR in nursing practice
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
T P/L

 Prepare a report on
current EHR standards
in Indian setting

V 3 Describe the Patient Safety & Clinical Risk  Lecture (T)

advantages and
limitations of health  Relationship between patient  Discussion  Essay
safety and informatics
informatics in  Short answer
maintaining patient  Function and application of the
safety and risk risk management process  Objective type
management

VI 3 6 Explain the Clinical Knowledge & Decision  Lecture (T)

importance of Making
knowledge  Discussion  Essay
 Role of knowledge management
management
in improving decision-making  Demonstration  Short answer
in both the clinical and policy  Practical session  Objective type
contexts
Describe the  Work in groups to
standardized  Systematized Nomenclature of prepare a report on
languages used in Medicine, Clinical Terms, standardized languages
health informatics SNOMED CT to ICD-10-CM used in health
Map, standardized nursing informatics.
terminologies (NANDA, NOC),
Omaha system.  Visit health informatics
department to
understand the
standardized languages
used in hospital setting

VII 3 Explain the use of eHealth: Patients and the  Lecture  Essay
information and Internet
communication  Discussion  Short answer
 Use of information and
technology in patient
communication technology to  Demonstration  Objective type
care
improve or enable personal and  Practical exam
public healthcare
Explain the  Introduction to public health
application of public informatics and role of nurses
health informatics

VIII 3 5 Describe the Using Information in Healthcare  Lecture (T)

functions of nursing Management
information system  Discussion  Essay
 Components of Nursing
Information system(NIS)  Demonstration on  Short answer
simulated NIS software
Explain the use of  Evaluation, analysis and  Objective type
healthcare data in presentation of healthcare data  Visit to health
management of to inform decisions in the informatics department
health care management of health-care of the hospital to
organization organizations understand use of
healthcare data in
decision making

IX 4 Describe the ethical Information Law & Governance  Lecture (T)

and legal issues in in Clinical Practice
healthcare  Discussion  Essay
 Ethical-legal issues pertaining to
informatics
healthcare information in  Case discussion  Short answer
contemporary clinical practice  Role play  Objective type
Explains the ethical  Ethical-legal issues related to
and legal issues
 Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
T P/L
related to nursing digital health applied to nursing
informatics

X 3 Explain the Healthcare Quality & Evidence  Lecture (T)

relevance of Based Practice
evidence-based  Discussion  Essay
 Use of scientific evidence in
practices in
improving the quality of  Case study  Short answer
providing quality
healthcare healthcare and technical and  Objective type
professional informatics
standards

SKILLS
 Utilize computer in improving various aspects of nursing practice.
 Use technology in patient care and professional advancement.
 Use data in professional development and efficient patient care.
 Use information system in providing quality patient care.
 Use the information system to extract nursing data.
 Develop skill in conducting literature review.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL INCLUDING SAFETY

PLACEMENT: III SEMESTER

THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
PRACTICAL: 1 Credit (40 hours) (Lab/Experiential Learning – L/E)

SECTION A: APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

THEORY: 20 hours
PRACTICAL: 20 hours (Lab/Experiential Learning – L/E)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of fundamentals of Microbiology,
compare and contrast different microbes and comprehend the means of transmission and control of spread by various
microorganisms. It also provides opportunities for practicing infection control measures in hospital and community settings.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms in the human body and the environment.
2. Classify and explain the morphology and growth of microbes.
3. Identify various types of microorganisms.
4. Explore mechanisms by which microorganisms cause disease.
5. Develop understanding of how the human immune system counteracts infection by specific and non-specific
mechanisms.
6. Apply the principles of preparation and use of vaccines in immunization.
7. Identify the contribution of the microbiologist and the microbiology laboratory to the diagnosis of infection.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, L/E – Lab/Experiential Learning
Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
I 3 Explain concepts Introduction:  Lecture cum  Short answer
and principles of Discussion
microbiology and  Importance and relevance to nursing  Objective
its importance in  Historical perspective type
nursing
 Concepts and terminology
 Principles of microbiology
II 10 10 (L/E) Describe General characteristics of Microbes:  Lecture cum  Short answer
structure, Discussion
classification  Structure and classification of  Objective
morphology and Microbes  Demonstration type
growth of bacteria  Morphological types  Experiential
Learning through
 Size and form of bacteria
visual
Identify  Motility
Microorganisms
 Colonization
 Growth and nutrition of microbes
 Temperature
 Moisture
 Blood and body fluids
 Laboratory methods for
Identification of Microorganisms
 Types of Staining – simple,
differential (Gram‘s, AFB), special –
capsular staining (negative), spore,
LPCB, KOH mount.
 Culture and media preparation –
solid and liquid. Types of media –
semi synthetic, synthetic, enriched,
enrichment, selective and differential
media. Pure culture techniques – tube
dilution, pour, spread, streak plate.
Anaerobic cultivation of bacteria

III 4 6 (L/E) Describe the Pathogenic organisms  Lecture cum  Short answer
different disease Discussion
producing  Micro-organisms: Cocci – gram  Objective
organisms positive and gram negative; Bacilli –  Demonstration type
gram positive and gram negative
 Experiential
 Viruses learning through
visual
 Fungi: Superficial and Deep mycoses
 Parasites
 Rodents & Vectors
o Characteristics, Source, portal of
entry, transmission of infection,
Identification of disease producing
micro-organisms
IV 3 4 (L/E) Explain the Immunity  Lecture  Short answer
concepts of
 Objective
 Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
immunity, hyper  Immunity: Types, classification  Discussion type
sensitivity and
immunization  Antigen and antibody reaction  Demonstration  Visit report

 Hypersensitivity reactions  Visit to observe

vaccine storage
 Serological tests
 Clinical practice
 Immunoglobulins: Structure, types &
properties
 Vaccines: Types & classification,
storage and handling, cold chain,
Immunization for various diseases
 Immunization Schedule

SECTION B: INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY

THEORY: 20 hours
PRACTICAL/LAB: 20 hours (Lab/Experiential Learning – L/E)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students to acquire knowledge and develop competencies required for
fundamental patient safety and infection control in delivering patient care. It also focuses on identifying patient safety
indicators, preventing and managing hospital acquired infections, and in following universal precautions.
COMPETENCIES: The students will be able to:
1. Develop knowledge and understanding of Hospital acquired Infections (HAI) and effective practices for prevention.
2. Integrate the knowledge of isolation (Barrier and reverse barrier) techniques in implementing various precautions.
3. Demonstrate and practice steps in Hand washing and appropriate use of different types of PPE.
4. Illustrate various disinfection and sterilization methods and techniques.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in specimen collection, handling and transport to optimize the diagnosis for treatment.
6. Incorporate the principles and guidelines of Bio Medical waste management.
7. Apply the principles of Antibiotic stewardship in performing the nurses‘ role.
8. Identify patient safety indicators and perform the role of nurse in the patient safety audit process.
9. Apply the knowledge of International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) in the patient care settings.
10. Identify employee safety indicators and risk of occupational hazards.
11. Develop understanding of the various safety protocols and adhere to those protocols.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, L/E – Lab/Experiential Learning
Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
I 2 2 (E) Summarize the HAI (Hospital acquired Infection)  Lecture &  Knowledge
evidence based Discussion assessment
and effective  Hospital acquired infection
 Experiential  MCQ
patient care  Bundle approach
learning
practices for the  Short answer
prevention of - Prevention of Urinary Tract
common Infection (UTI)
healthcare - Prevention of Surgical Site
associated Infection (SSI)
infections in the
healthcare - Prevention of Ventilator
Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
setting Associated events (VAE)
- Prevention of Central Line
Associated Blood Stream
Infection (CLABSI)
 Surveillance of HAI – Infection
control team & Infection control
committee

II 3 4 (L) Demonstrate Isolation Precautions and use of  Lecture  Performance

appropriate use Personal Protective Equipment assessment
of different (PPE)  Demonstration &
types of PPEs Re-demonstration  OSCE
and the critical  Types of isolation system, standard
use of risk precaution and transmission-based
assessment precautions (Direct Contact,
Droplet, Indirect)
 Epidemiology & Infection
prevention – CDC guidelines
 Effective use of PPE

III 1 2 (L) Demonstrate the Hand Hygiene  Lecture  Performance

hand hygiene assessment
practice and its  Types of Hand hygiene.  Demonstration &
effectiveness on  Hand washing and use of alcohol Re-demonstration
infection control hand rub

 Moments of Hand Hygiene

 WHO hand hygiene promotion

IV 1 2 (E) Illustrates Disinfection and sterilization  Lecture  Short answer

disinfection and
sterilization in  Definitions  Discussion  Objective type
the healthcare  Types of disinfection and  Experiential
setting sterilization learning through
visit
 Environment cleaning
 Equipment Cleaning
 Guides on use of disinfectants
 Spaulding‘s principle

V 1 Illustrate on Specimen Collection (Review)  Discussion  Knowledge

what, when, evaluation
how, why  Principle of specimen collection
 Quiz
specimens are  Types of specimens
collected to  Performance
optimize the  Collection techniques and special
assessment
diagnosis for considerations
treatment and  Checklist
 Appropriate containers
management.
 Transportation of the sample
 Staff precautions in handling
specimens

VI 2 2 (E) Explain on Bio BMW (Bio Medical Waste  Discussion  Knowledge

Medical waste Management) assessment by
management &  Demonstration short answers,
Laundry management process and
laundry
infection control and prevention  Experiential objective type
management learning through  Performance
Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P

 Waste management process and visit assessment

infection prevention
 Staff precautions
 Laundry management
 Country ordinance and BMW
National guidelines 2017:
Segregation of wastes, Colour
coded waste containers, waste
collection & storage, Packaging &
labeling, Transportation

VII 2 Explain in detail Antibiotic stewardship  Lecture  Short answer

about Antibiotic
 Importance of Antibiotic
stewardship,
Stewardship
 Discussion  Objective type
AMR
 Written assignment  Assessment of
 Anti-Microbial Resistance –Recent AMR assignment
Describe  Prevention of MRSA, MDRO in (Antimicrobial
healthcare setting resistance)
MRSA/ MDRO
guidelines
and its
prevention

VIII 3 5 (L/E) Enlist the patient Patient Safety Indicators  Lecture  Knowledge
safety indicators assessment
followed in a  Care of Vulnerable patients  Demonstration
 Performance
health care  Prevention of Iatrogenic injury  Experiential
organization and assessment
learning
the role of nurse  Care of lines, drains and tubing‘s  Checklist/ OSCE
in the patient  Restrain policy and care – Physical
safety audit
and Chemical
process
 Blood & blood transfusion policy
 Prevention of IV Complication
 Prevention of Fall
 Prevention of DVT
 Shifting and transporting of patients
 Surgical safety
 Care coordination event related to
medication reconciliation and
administration
 Prevention of communication errors
 Prevention of HAI
 Documentation

Incidents and adverse Events

 Capturing of incidents
Captures and
analyzes  RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
incidents and  CAPA (Corrective and Preventive
events for Action)  Knowledge
quality
 Report writing assessment
improvement
 Lecture
 Short answer
Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P

 Role play  Objective type

 Inquiry Based
Learning

IX 1 Enumerate IPSG IPSG (International Patient safety  Lecture  Objective type

and application Goals)
of the goals in  Role play
the patient care  Identify patient correctly
settings.  Improve effective communication
 Improve safety of High Alert
medication
 Ensure safe surgery
 Reduce the risk of health care
associated infection
 Reduce the risk of patient harm
resulting from falls
 Reduce the harm associated with
clinical alarm system

X 2 3 (L/E) Enumerate the Safety protocol  Lecture  Mock drills

various safety
protocols and its  5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine,  Demonstration/  Post tests
Standardize, Sustain) Experiential
applications
learning  Checklist
 Radiation safety
 Laser safety
 Fire safety
- Types and classification of fire
- Fire alarms
- Firefighting equipment
 HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials)
safety
- Types of spill
- Spillage management
- MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheets)
 Environmental safety
- Risk assessment
- Aspect impact analysis
- Maintenance of Temp and
Humidity (Department wise)
- Audits
 Emergency Codes
 Role of Nurse in times of disaster

XI 2 Explain Employee Safety Indicators  Lecture  Knowledge

importance of assessment by
employee safety  Vaccination  Discussion short answers,
 Needle stick injuries (NSI)
 Unit Time (Hrs) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
indicators prevention  Lecture method objective type
 Fall prevention  Journal review  Short answer
 Radiation safety
 Annual health check
Identify risk of
occupational
hazards, Healthcare Worker Immunization
prevention and Program and management of
post exposure occupational exposure
prophylaxis.  Occupational health ordinance
 Vaccination program for healthcare
staff
 Needle stick injuries and prevention
and post exposure prophylaxis

PHARMACOLOGY - I
PLACEMENT: III SEMESTER
THEORY: 1 Credit (20 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of Pharmacodynamics,
Pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics and nursing implications.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Describe pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
2. Review the principles of drug calculation and administration.
3. Explain the commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants.
4. Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the GI system.
5. Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the respiratory system.
6. Describe drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular and blood disorders.
7. Explain the drugs used in the treatment of endocrine system disorders.
8. Describe the drugs acting on skin and drugs used to treat communicable diseases.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 3 (T) Describe Introduction to Pharmacology  Lecture cum  Short answer
Pharmacodynamics, Discussion
Pharmacokinetics,  Definitions & Branches  Objective type
 Guided reading and
 Nature & Sources of drugs
written assignment  Assessment of
Classification,
principles of assignments
administration of drugs  Dosage Forms and Routes of drug on schedule K drugs
administration
 Terminology used
 Classification, Abbreviations,
Prescription, Drug Calculation, Weights
and Measures
 Pharmacodynamics: Actions, Drug
Antagonism, Synergism, Tolerance,
Receptors, Therapeutic, adverse, toxic
effects, pharmacovigilance
 Pharmacokinetics: Absorption,
Bioavailability, Distribution,
Metabolism, Interaction, Excretion
 Review: Principles of drug
administration and treatment
individualization
o Factors affecting dose, route etc.
 Indian Pharmacopoeia: Legal Issues,
Drug Laws, Schedule Drugs
 Rational Use of Drugs
 Principles of Therapeutics

II 1 (T) Describe antiseptics, Pharmacology of commonly used  Lecture cum  Short answer
and disinfectant & antiseptics and disinfectants Discussion
nurse‘s responsibilities  Objective type
 Antiseptics and Disinfectants  Drug study/
presentation
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications,
Drug interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

III 2 (T) Describe drugs acting Drugs acting on G.I. system  Lecture cum  Short answer
on gastro-intestinal Discussion
system & nurse‘s  Pharmacology of commonly used drugs  Objective type
responsibilities  Drug study/
o Emetics and Antiemetics
presentation
o Laxatives and Purgatives
o Antacids and antipeptic ulcer drugs
o Anti-diarrhoeals – Fluid and
electrolyte therapy, Furazolidone,
dicyclomine
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
IV 2 (T) Describe drugs acting Drugs acting on respiratory system  Lecture cum  Short answer
on respiratory system & Discussion
nurse‘s responsibilities  Pharmacology of commonly used  Objective type
 Drug study/
o Antiasthmatics – Bronchodilators
presentation
(Salbutamol inhalers)
o Decongestants
o Expectorants, Antitussives and
Mucolytics
o Broncho-constrictors and
Antihistamines
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects toxicity and role of nurse

V 4 (T) Describe drugs used on Drugs used in treatment of  Lecture cum  Short answer
cardio-vascular system Cardiovascular system and blood Discussion
& nurse‘s disorders  Objective type
responsibilities  Drug study/
 Haematinics, & treatment of anemia presentation
and antiadrenergics
 Cholinergic and anticholinergic
 Adrenergic Drugs for CHF &
vasodilators
 Antianginals
 Antiarrhythmics
 Antihypertensives
 Coagulants & Anticoagulants
 Antiplatelets & thrombolytics
 Hypolipidemics
 Plasma expanders & treatment of shock
 Drugs used to treat blood disorders
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

VI 2 (T) Describe the drugs used Drugs used in treatment of endocrine  Lecture cum  Short answer
in treatment of system disorders Discussion
endocrine system  Objective type
disorders  Insulin & oral hypoglycemics  Drug study/
presentation
 Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs
 Steroids
o Corticosteroids
o Anabolic steroids
 Calcitonin, parathormone, vitamin D3,
calcium metabolism
o Calcium salts
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
VII 1 (T) Describe drugs used in Drugs used in treatment of  Lecture cum  Short answer
skin diseases & nurse‘s integumentary system Discussion
responsibilities  Objective type
 Antihistaminics and antipruritics  Drug study/
presentation
 Topical applications for skin-
Benzylbenzoate, Gamma BHC,
Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Silver
Sulphadiazine (burns)
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects toxicity and role of nurse

VIII 5 (T) Explain drug therapy/ Drugs used in treatment of  Lecture cum  Short answer
chemotherapy of communicable diseases (common Discussion
specific infections & infections, infestations)  Objective type
infestations & nurse‘s  Drug study/
responsibilities  General Principles for use of presentation
Antimicrobials
 Pharmacology of commonly used
drugs:
o Penicillin, Cephalosporin‘s,
Aminoglycosides, Macrolide & broad
spectrum antibiotics, Sulfonamides,
quinolones, Misc. antimicrobials
 Anaerobic infections
 Antitubercular drugs,
 Antileprosy drugs
 Antimalarials
 Antiretroviral drugs
 Antiviral agents
 Antihelminthics, Antiscabies agents
 Antifungal agents
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, Drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

PATHOLOGY - I

PLACEMENT: III SEMESTER

THEORY: 1 Credit (20 hours) (includes lab hours also)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge of pathology of various disease conditions,
understanding of genetics, its role in causation and management of defects and diseases and to apply this knowledge in practice
of nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Apply the knowledge of pathology in understanding the deviations from normal to abnormal pathology.
2. Rationalize the various laboratory investigations in diagnosing pathological disorders.
3. Demonstrate the understanding of the methods of collection of blood, body cavity fluids, urine and feces for various
tests.
4. Apply the knowledge of genetics in understanding the various pathological disorders.
5. Appreciate the various manifestations in patients with diagnosed genetic abnormalities.
6. Rationalize the specific diagnostic tests in the detection of genetic abnormalities.
7. Demonstrate the understanding of various services related to genetics.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs)

I 8 (T) Define the Introduction  Lecture  Short answer

common terms
used in  Importance of the study of pathology  Discussion  Objective type
pathology  Definition of terms in pathology  Explain using slides
 Cell injury: Etiology, pathogenesis of reversible  Explain with
Identify the and irreversible cell injury, Necrosis, Gangrene clinical scenarios
deviations from  Cellular adaptations: Atrophy, Hypertrophy,
normal to Hyperplasia, Metaplasia, Dysplasia, Apoptosis
abnormal
structure and  Inflammation:
functions of
o Acute inflammation (Vascular and Cellular
body system
events, systemic effects of acute
inflammation)
o Chronic inflammation (Granulomatous
inflammation, systemic effects of chronic
inflammation)
 Wound healing
 Neoplasia: Nomenclature, Normal and Cancer
cell, Benign and malignant tumors, Carcinoma
in situ, Tumor metastasis: general mechanism,
routes of spread and examples of each route
 Circulatory disturbances: Thrombosis,
embolism, shock
 Disturbance of body fluids and electrolytes:
Edema, Transudates and Exudates

II 5 (T) Explain Special Pathology  Lecture  Short answer

pathological
changes in
Pathological changes in disease conditions of  Discussion  Objective type
selected systems:
disease  Explain using
conditions of slides, X-rays and
various scans
1. Respiratory system
systems
 Pulmonary infections: Pneumonia, Lung  Visit to pathology
abscess, pulmonary tuberculosis lab, endoscopy unit
and OT
 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease:
Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Bronchial
Asthma, Bronchiectasis
 Tumors of Lungs
2. Cardio-vascular system
 Atherosclerosis
 Ischemia and Infarction.
 Rheumatic Heart Disease
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Infective endocarditis
3. Gastrointestinal tract
 Peptic ulcer disease (Gastric and Duodenal
ulcer)
 Gastritis-H Pylori infection
 Oral mucosa: Oral Leukoplakia, Squamous
cell carcinoma
 Esophageal cancer
 Gastric cancer
 Intestinal: Typhoid ulcer, Inflammatory
Bowel Disease (Crohn‘s disease and
Ulcerative colitis), Colorectal cancer
4. Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas
 Liver: Hepatitis, Amoebic Liver abscess,
Cirrhosis of Liver
 Gall bladder: Cholecystitis.
 Pancreas: Pancreatitis
 Tumors of liver, Gall bladder and Pancreas
5. Skeletal system
 Bone: Bone healing, Osteoporosis,
Osteomyelitis, Tumors
 Joints: Arthritis - Rheumatoid arthritis and
Osteoarthritis
6. Endocrine system
 Diabetes Mellitus
 Goitre
 Carcinoma thyroid

III 7 (T) Describe Hematological tests for the diagnosis of blood  Lecture  Short answer
various disorders
laboratory tests  Discussion  Objective type
 Blood tests: Hemoglobin, White cell and platelet
in assessment
counts, PCV, ESR  Visit to clinical lab,
and monitoring biochemistry lab
of disease  Coagulation tests: Bleeding time (BT), and blood bank
conditions Prothrombin time (PT), Activated Partial
Prothrombin Time (APTT)
 Blood chemistry
 Blood bank:
o Blood grouping and cross matching
o Blood components
o Plasmapheresis
o Transfusion reactions
Note: Few lab hours can be planned for
observation and visits
(Less than 1 credit, lab hours are not specified
separately)
 ADULT HEALTH NURSING - I WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (including BCLS module)
PLACEMENT: III SEMESTER
THEORY: 7 Credits (140 hours)
PRACTICUM: Lab/Skill Lab (SL) – 1 Credit (40 hours) Clinical – 6 Credits (480 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to equip the students to review and apply their knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology,
Biochemistry and Behavioral sciences in caring for adult patients with Medical/Surgical disorders using nursing process
approach and critical thinking. It also intends to develop competencies required for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, nursing
management, and supportive/palliative care to patients with various Medical Surgical disorders.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of Medical Surgical Nursing I course, students will be able to
1. Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic studies, treatments and complications of
common medical and surgical disorders.
2. Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care and integrate the
knowledge of anatomy, physiology and diagnostic tests in the process of data collection.
3. Identify nursing diagnoses, list them according to priority and formulate nursing care plan.
4. Perform nursing procedures skillfully and apply scientific principles while giving comprehensive nursing care to
patients.
5. Integrate knowledge of pathology, nutrition and pharmacology in caring for patients experiencing various medical
and surgical disorders.
6. Identify common diagnostic measures related to the health problems with emphasis on nursing assessment and
responsibilities.
7. Demonstrate skill in assisting/performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
8. Demonstrate competencies/skills to patients undergoing treatment for medical surgical disorders.
9. Identify the drugs used in treating patients with medical surgical conditions.
10. Plan and give relevant individual and group education on significant medical surgical topics.
11. Maintain safe environment for patients and the health care personnel in the hospital.
12. Integrate evidence-based information while giving nursing care to patients.

COURSE CONTENT
T – Theory, L/SL – Lab/Skill Lab
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
I 6 (T) Narrate the evolution of Introduction  Lecture cum  Short Answer
medical surgical discussion
4 (L/SL)
nursing  Evolution and trends of medical and  OSCE
surgical nursing  Demonstration &
Practice session
 International classification of
Apply nursing process diseases  Role play
in caring for patients
with medical surgical  Roles and responsibility of a nurse  Visit to outpatient
problems in medical and surgical settings department, in
patient and intensive
o Outpatient department
care unit
Execute the role of a o In-patient unit
nurse in various o Intensive care unit
medical surgical setting
 Introduction to medical and surgical
asepsis
Develop skills in o Inflammation, infection
assessment and care of
wound o Wound healing – stages,
influencing factors
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
o Wound care and dressing
technique
Develop competency in
providing pre and  Care of surgical patient
postoperative care
o pre-operative
o post-operative
 Alternative therapies used in caring
for patients with Medical Surgical
Disorders

II 15 (T) Explain organizational Intraoperative Care  Lecture cum  Caring for

set up of the operating Discussion patient intra
4 (L/SL)
theatre  Organization and physical set up of
operatively
the operation theatre  Demonstration,
Differentiate the role of Practice session, and  Submit a list of
scrub nurse and o Classification
Case Discussion disinfectants
circulating nurse o O.T Design used for
 Visit to receiving instruments
Describe the different o Staffing bay with the action
positioning for various
o Members of the OT team and precaution
surgeries
o Duties and responsibilities of the
Apply principles of nurse in OT
asepsis in handling the
sterile equipment  Position and draping for common
surgical procedures
Demonstrate skill in
scrubbing procedures  Instruments, sutures and suture
materials, equipment for common
Demonstrate skill in
surgical procedures
assessing the patient
and document  Disinfection and sterilization of
accurately the surgical equipment
safety checklist
 Preparation of sets for common
Develop skill in surgical procedures
assisting with selected
surgeries  Scrubbing procedures – Gowning,
masking and gloving
Explain the types,
functions, and nursing  Monitoring the patient during the
considerations for procedures
different types of  Maintenance of the therapeutic
anaesthesia environment in OT
 Assisting in major and minor
operation, handling specimen
 Prevention of accidents and hazards
in OT
 Anaesthesia – types, methods of
administration, effects and stages,
equipment & drugs
 Legal aspects

III 6 (T) Identify the signs and Nursing care of patients with  Lecture, discussion,  Short answer
symptoms of shock and common signs and symptoms and demonstration
4 (L/SL)
electrolyte imbalances management  MCQ
 Case discussion
 Fluid and electrolyte imbalance  Case report

Develop skills in  Shock

managing fluid and
electrolyte imbalances  Pain
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods

Perform pain
assessment and plans
for the nursing
management
IV 18 (T) Demonstrate skill in Nursing Management of patients  Lecture, discussion,  Essay
respiratory assessment with respiratory problems
4 (L)  Demonstration  Short answer
 Review of anatomy and
physiology of respiratory system  Practice session  OSCE
Differentiates different
breath sounds and lists  Nursing Assessment – history  Case presentation
the indications taking, physical assessment and  Visit to PFT Lab
diagnostic tests

Explain the etiology,  Common respiratory problems:

pathophysiology, o Upper respiratory tract infections
clinical manifestations,
diagnostic tests, and o Chronic obstructive pulmonary
diseases
medical, surgical,
nutritional, and nursing o Pleural effusion, Empyema
management of
common respiratory o Bronchiectasis
problems o Pneumonia
o Lung abscess
Describe the health o Cyst and tumors
behaviour to be adopted o Chest Injuries
in preventing
respiratory illnesses o Acute respiratory distress
syndrome
o Pulmonary embolism
 Health behaviours to prevent
respiratory illness

V 16 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing Management of patients  Lecture, Discussion  Short answer
pathophysiology, with disorders of digestive system
5 (L)
clinical manifestations,  Demonstration,  Quiz
 Review of anatomy and physiology
diagnostic tests, and
of GI system  Role play  OSCE
medical, surgical,
nutritional, and nursing  Nursing assessment –History and  Problem Based
management of physical assessment Learning
gastrointestinal
 GI investigations  Visit to stoma clinic
disorders
 Common GI disorders:
Demonstrate skill in o Oral cavity: lips, gums and teeth
gastrointestinal o GI: Bleeding, Infections,
assessment Inflammation, tumors,
Obstruction, Perforation &
Peritonitis
Prepare patient for
upper and lower o Peptic & duodenal ulcer,
gastrointestinal o Mal-absorption, Appendicitis,
investigations Hernias
o Hemorrhoids, fissures, Fistulas
Demonstrate skill in o Pancreas: inflammation, cysts,
gastric decompression, and tumors
gavage, and stoma care
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
o Liver: inflammation, cysts,
abscess, cirrhosis, portal
Demonstrate skill in
hypertension, hepatic failure,
different feeding
tumors
techniques
o Gall bladder: inflammation,
Cholelithiasis, tumors
 Gastric decompression, gavage and
stoma care, different feeding
techniques
 Alternative therapies, drugs used in
treatment of disorders of digestive
system

VI 20 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing Management of patients  Lecture, discussion  Care plan
pathophysiology, with cardiovascular problems
5 (L)
clinical manifestations,  Demonstration  Drug record
 Review of anatomy and
diagnostic tests, and
physiology of cardio-vascular  Practice session
medical, surgical,
nutritional, and nursing system  Case Discussion
management of  Nursing Assessment: History and  Health education
cardiovascular disorders Physical assessment
 Drug Book/
 Invasive & non-invasive cardiac presentation
Demonstrate skill in procedures
cardiovascular  Disorders of vascular system-
assessment Hypertension, arteriosclerosis,  Completion of
Raynaud‘s disease, aneurysm and BCLS Module
peripheral vascular disorders  BLS/ BCLS
Prepare patient for evaluation
invasive and non-  Coronary artery diseases:
invasive cardiac coronary atherosclerosis, Angina
procedures pectoris, myocardial infarction
 Valvular disorders: congenital
and acquired
Demonstrate skill in
monitoring and  Rheumatic heart disease:
interpreting clinical pericarditis, myocarditis,
signs related to cardiac endocarditis, cardiomyopathies
disorders
 Cardiac dysrhythmias, heart
block
Complete BLS/BCLS  Congestive heart failure,
module corpulmonale, pulmonary edema,
cardiogenic shock, cardiac
tamponade
 Cardiopulmonary arrest

VII 7 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing Management of patients  Field visit to blood  Interpretation of
pathophysiology, with disorders of blood bank blood reports
3 (L)
clinical manifestations,
diagnostic tests, and  Review of Anatomy and  Counseling  Visit report
medical, surgical, Physiology of blood
nutritional, and nursing  Nursing assessment: history,
management of physical assessment & Diagnostic
hematological disorders tests
 Anemia, Polycythemia
Interpret blood reports  Bleeding Disorders: clotting factor
defects and platelets defects,
thalassemia, leukemia, leukopenia,
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
Prepare and provides agranulocytosis
health education on
blood donation  Lymphomas, myelomas

VIII 8 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients  Lecture, discussion,  Prepare health
pathophysiology, with disorders of endocrine system demonstration education on
2 (L)
clinical manifestations, self-
diagnostic tests, and  Review of anatomy and physiology  Practice session
administration
of endocrine system
medical, surgical,  Case Discussion of insulin
nutritional, and nursing  Nursing Assessment –History and
management of  Health education  Submits a
Physical assessment
endocrine disorders diabetic diet
 Disorders of thyroid and plan
Parathyroid, Adrenal and Pituitary
Demonstrate skill in (Hyper, Hypo, tumors)
assessment of endocrine  Diabetes mellitus
organ dysfunction

Prepare and provides

health education on
diabetic diet

Demonstrate skill in
insulin administration

IX 8 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients  Lecture, discussion  Drug report
pathophysiology, with disorders of Integumentary
2 (L)
clinical manifestations, system  Demonstration  Preparation of
Home care plan
 Review of anatomy and physiology  Practice session
diagnostic tests, and
medical, surgical,
nutritional, and nursing of skin  Case Discussion
management of  Nursing Assessment: History and
disorders of Physical assessment
integumentary system
 Infection and infestations;
Dermatitis
Demonstrate skill in  Dermatoses; infectious and Non
integumentary infectious
assessment
 Acne, Allergies, Eczema &
Pemphigus
Demonstrate skill in
 Psoriasis, Malignant melanoma,
medicated bath
Alopecia
Prepare and provide
 Special therapies, alternative
health education on skin
therapies
care
 Drugs used in treatment of
disorders of integumentary system

X 16 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients  Lecture/  Nursing care
pathophysiology, with musculoskeletal problems plan
4 (L)
clinical manifestations,  Discussion
 Review of Anatomy and physiology  Prepare health
diagnostic tests, and
of the musculoskeletal system  Demonstration teaching on care
medical, surgical,
nutritional, and nursing  Nursing Assessment: History and  Case Discussion of patient with
management of cast
physical assessment, diagnostic  Health education
musculoskeletal tests
disorders
 Musculoskeletal trauma:
Dislocation, fracture, sprain, strain,
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Activities Methods
Demonstrate skill in contusion, amputation
musculoskeletal
assessment  Musculoskeletal infections and
tumors: Osteomyelitis, benign and
malignant tumour
Prepare patient for  Orthopedic modalities: Cast, splint,
radiological and non- traction, crutch walking
radiological
investigations of  Musculoskeletal inflammation:
musculoskeletal system Bursitis, synovitis, arthritis
 Special therapies, alternative
therapies
Demonstrate skill in
crutch walking and  Metabolic bone disorder:
splinting Osteoporosis, osteomalacia and
Paget‘s disease
 Spinal column defects and
Demonstrate skill in deformities – tumor, prolapsed
care of patient with intervertebral disc, Pott‘s spine
replacement surgeries
 Rehabilitation, prosthesis
 Replacement surgeries
Prepare and provide
health education on
bone healing

XI 20 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients  Lecture, discussion,  Prepares and
pathophysiology, with Communicable diseases demonstration submits
3 (L)
clinical manifestations, protocol on
diagnostic tests, and  Overview of infectious diseases,  Practice session
various isolation
the infectious process
medical, surgical,  Case Discussion/ techniques
nutritional, and nursing  Nursing Assessment: History and seminar
management of patients Physical assessment, Diagnostic
with communicable tests  Health education
diseases
 Tuberculosis  Drug Book/
presentation
 Diarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis A-
Demonstrate skill in E, Typhoid  Refer TB Control
barrier and reverse & Management
barrier techniques  Herpes, chickenpox, Smallpox, module
Measles, Mumps, Influenza
 Meningitis
Demonstrate skill in
execution of different  Gas gangrene
isolation protocols
 Leprosy
 Dengue, Plague, Malaria,
Chikungunya, swine flu, Filariasis
 Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus,
Poliomyelitis
 COVID-19
 Special infection control
measures: Notification, Isolation,
Quarantine, Immunization
 CLINICAL PRACTICUM
CLINICAL PRACTICUM: 6 Credits (480 hours) - 18 weeks × 27 hours
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the clinical practicum, the students will be able to apply nursing process
and critical thinking in delivering holistic nursing care including rehabilitation to the adult patients undergoing surgery, with
shock and fluid and electrolyte imbalance and with selected medical & surgical conditions i.e., Gastrointestinal, Respiratory,
Endocrine, Orthopedic, Dermatology and Cardiovascular disorders.
The students will be competent to:
1. Utilize the nursing process in providing care to the sick adults in the hospital:
a. Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care.
b. Integrate the knowledge of diagnostic tests in the process of data collection.
c. Identify nursing diagnoses and list them according to priority.
d. Formulate nursing care plan, using problem solving approach.
e. Apply scientific principles while giving nursing care to patients.
f. Perform nursing procedures skillfully on patients.
g. Establish/develop interpersonal relationship with patients and family members.
h. Evaluate the expected outcomes and modify the plan according to the patient needs.
2. Provide comfort and safety to adult patients in the hospital.
3. Maintain safe environment for patients during hospitalization.
4. Explain nursing actions appropriately to the patients and family members.
5. Ensure patient safety while providing nursing procedures.
6. Assess the educational needs of the patient and their family related to medical and surgical disorders and provide
appropriate health education to patients.
7. Provide pre, intra and post-operative care to patients undergoing surgery.
8. Integrate knowledge of pathology, nutrition and pharmacology for patients experiencing various medical and surgical
disorders.
9. Integrate evidence-based information while giving nursing care to patients.
10. Demonstrate the awareness of legal and ethical issues in nursing practice.

I. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Intravenous therapy
 Oxygen through mask
 Oxygen through nasal prongs
 Venturi mask
 Nebulization
 Chest physiotherapy
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
General 4 Develop skill in  Intravenous therapy  Care Study – 1  Clinical
medical intravenous evaluation
injection o IV cannulation  Health education
o IV maintenance and monitoring  OSCE
administration and  Clinical
IV therapy
o Administration of IV medication presentation/ Care  Care Study
  Care of patient with Central line note) – 1 evaluation
Assist with  Preparation and assisting and  Care Note/
diagnostic monitoring of patients undergoing Clinical
procedures diagnostic procedures such as presentation
thoracentesis, Abdominal paracentesis

Develop skill in Management patients with respiratory

the management of problems
patients with  Administration of oxygen through
Respiratory mask, nasal prongs, venturi mask
problems
 Pulse oximetry
 Nebulization
Develop skill in
managing patients  Chest physiotherapy
with metabolic
 Postural drainage
abnormality
 Oropharyngeal suctioning
 Care of patient with chest drainage
 Diet Planning
o High Protein diet
o Diabetic diet
 Insulin administration
 Monitoring GRBS

II. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SURGICAL CONDITIONS

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Nasogastric aspiration
 Surgical dressing
 Suture removal
 Colostomy care/ileostomy care
 Enteral feeding
B. Clinical Postings

Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment

area/unit (Weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
General 4 Develop skill in  Pre-Operative care  Care study – 1  Clinical
surgical caring for patients evaluation,
wards during pre- and  Immediate Post-operative care  Health teaching OSCE
post- operative  Post-operative exercise
period  Care study
 Pain assessment  Care note/
 Pain Management Clinical
Assist with presentation
diagnostic  Assisting diagnostic procedure and
procedures after care of patients undergoing
o Colonoscopy
Develop skill in o ERCP
managing patient o Endoscopy
with Gastro-
intestinal Problems o Liver Biopsy
  Nasogastric aspiration
Develop skill in  Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy feeds
wound
management  Ileostomy/Colostomy care
 Surgical dressing
 Suture removal
 Surgical soak
 Sitz bath
 Care of drain

III. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CARDIAC CONDITIONS

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Cardiovascular assessment
 Interpreting ECG
 BLS/BCLS
 CPR
 ABG analysis
 Taking blood sample
 Arterial blood gas analysis – interpretation
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
area/unit (Weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
Cardiology 2 Develop skill in  Cardiac monitoring  Cardiac  Clinical
wards management of assessment – 1 evaluation
patients with  Recording and interpreting ECG
cardiac problems  Drug presentation  Drug
 Arterial blood gas analysis – –1 presentation
interpretation

Develop skill in  Administer cardiac drugs

management of  Preparation and after care of patients
patients with for cardiac catheterization
disorders of Blood
 CPR
 Collection of blood sample for:
o Blood grouping/cross matching
o Blood sugar
o Serum electrolytes
 Assisting with blood transfusion
 Assisting for bone marrow aspiration
 Application of anti-embolism
stockings (TED hose)
 Application/maintenance of
sequential Compression device
IV. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DISORDERS OF INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
Application of topical medication
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit (Weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Dermatology 1 Develop skill in  Intradermal injection-Skin allergy  Clinical
wards management of testing evaluation
patients with
disorders of  Application of topical medication
integumentary  Medicated bath
system

V. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

A. Skill Lab
 Barrier Nursing
 Reverse Barrier Nursing
 Standard precautions
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
area/unit (Weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
Isolation 1 Develop skill in  Barrier Nursing  Care Note – 1  Clinical
ward the management evaluation
of patients  Reverse barrier nursing
 Care note
requiring  Standard precautions (Universal
isolation precaution), use of PPE, needle
stick and sharp injury prevention,
Cleaning and disinfection,
Respiratory hygiene, waste
disposal and safe injection
practices)

VI. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Range of motion exercises
 Muscle strengthening exercises
 Crutch walking
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit (Weeks) Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Orthopedic 2 Develop skill in  Preparation of patient with  Care Note – 1  Clinical
wards management of Myelogram/CT/MRI evaluation,
patients with
musculoskeletal  Assisting with application &  Care note
problems removal of POP/Cast
 Preparation, assisting and after
care of patient with Skin
 traction/skeletal traction
 Care of orthotics
 Muscle strengthening exercises
 Crutch walking
 Rehabilitation
VII. NURSING MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS IN THE OPERATING ROOMS
A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Scrubbing, gowning and gloving
 Orient to instruments for common surgeries
 Orient to suture materials
 Positioning
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
area/unit (Weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
Operation 4 Develop skill in  Position and draping  Assist as  Clinical
theatre caring for circulatory nurse – evaluation
intraoperative  Preparation of operation table 4
 OSCE
patients  Set up of trolley with instrument  Positioning &
 Assisting in major and minor draping – 5
operation  Assist as scrub
 Disinfection and sterilization of nurse in major
equipment surgeries – 4

 Scrubbing procedures – Gowning,  Assist as scrub

masking and gloving nurse in minor
surgeries – 4
 Intra operative monitoring

PHARMACOLOGY - II
including Fundamentals of Prescribing Module
PLACEMENT: IV SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of Pharmacodynamics,

Pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics & nursing implications. Further it develops understanding of fundamental
principles of prescribing in students.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Explain the drugs used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat and eye disorders.
2. Explain the drugs used in the treatment of urinary system disorders.
3. Describe the drugs used in the treatment of nervous system disorders.
4. Explain the drugs used for hormonal replacement and for the pregnant women during antenatal, intra natal and postnatal
period.
5. Explain the drugs used to treat emergency conditions and immune disorders.
6. Discuss the role and responsibilities of nurses towards safe administration of drugs used to treat disorders of various
systems with basic understanding of pharmacology.
7. Demonstrate understanding about the drugs used in alternative system of medicine.
8. Demonstrate understanding about the fundamental principles of prescribing.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 4 (T) Describe drugs used in Drugs used in disorders of ear, nose,  Lecture cum  Short answer
disorders of ear, nose, throat & Eye Discussion
throat and eye and  Objective type
nurses‘  Antihistamines  Drug study/
responsibilities presentation
 Topical applications for eye
(Chloramphenicol, Gentamycin eye
drops), ear (Soda glycerin, boric spirit
ear drops), nose and buccal cavity-
chlorhexidine mouthwash

 Composition, action, dosage, route,

indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

II 4 (T) Describe drugs acting Drugs used on urinary system  Lecture cum  Short answer
on urinary system & Discussion
nurse‘s  Pharmacology of commonly used  Objective type
responsibilities drugs  Drug study/
presentation
o Renin angiotensin system
o Diuretics and antidiuretics
o Drugs toxic to kidney
o Urinary antiseptics
o Treatment of UTI – acidifiers and
alkalinizers
 Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, Drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects toxicity and role of nurse

III 10 (T) Describe drugs used Drugs acting on nervous system  Lecture cum  Short answer
on nervous system & Discussion
nurse‘s  Basis & applied pharmacology of  Objective type
responsibilities commonly used drugs  Drug study/
presentation
 Analgesics and anaesthetics
o Analgesics: Non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory (NSAID) drugs
o Antipyretics
o Opioids & other central analgesics
 General (techniques of GA, pre
anesthetic medication) & local
anesthetics
 Gases: oxygen, nitrous, oxide,
carbon-dioxide & others

 Hypnotics and sedatives

 Skeletal muscle relaxants

 Antipsychotics
o Mood stabilizers
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Antidepressants

 Antianxiety Drugs

 Anticonvulsants

 Drugs for neurodegenerative

disorders & miscellaneous drugs

 Stimulants, ethyl alcohol and

treatment of methyl alcohol poisoning

 Composition, action, dosage, route,

indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects toxicity and role of nurse

IV 5 (T) Describe drugs used Drugs used for hormonal, disorders  Lecture cum  Short answer
for hormonal disorder and supplementation, contraception Discussion
& supplementation, and medical termination of pregnancy  Objective type
contraception &  Drug study/
medical termination of  Estrogens and progesterones presentation
pregnancy & nurse‘s o Oral contraceptives and hormone
responsibilities replacement therapy
 Vaginal contraceptives
 Drugs for infertility and medical
termination of pregnancy
o Uterine stimulants and relaxants
 Composition, actions dosage route
indications contraindications, drugs
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

V 3 (T) Develop Drugs used for pregnant women during  Lecture cum  Short answer
understanding about antenatal, labour and postnatal period Discussion
important drugs used  Objective type
for women before,  Tetanus prophylaxis  Drug study/
presentation
during and after  Iron and Vit K1 supplementation
labour
 Oxytocin, Misoprostol
 Ergometrine
 Methyl prostaglandin F2-alpha
 Magnesium sulphate
 Calcium gluconate

VI 10 (T) Describe drugs used in Miscellaneous  Lecture cum  Short answer

deaddiction, Discussion
emergency, poisoning,  Drugs used for deaddiction  Objective type
 Drug study/
vitamins & minerals  Drugs used in CPR and emergency- presentation
supplementation, adrenaline, Chlorpheniramine,
drugs used for hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone
immunization &
immune-suppression  IV fluids & electrolytes replacement
& nurse‘s
responsibilities  Common poisons, drugs used for
treatment of poisoning
o Activated charcoal
 Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
o Ipecac
o Antidotes,
o Anti-snake venom (ASV)
 Vitamins and minerals
supplementation
 Vaccines & sera (Universal
immunization program schedules)
 Anticancer drugs: Chemotherapeutic
drugs commonly used
 Immuno-suppressants and
Immunostimulants

VII 4 (T) Demonstrate Introduction to drugs used in  Lecture cum  Short answer
awareness of common alternative systems of medicine Discussion
drugs used in  Objective type
alternative system of  Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and  Observational visit
medicine Siddha etc.
 Drugs used for common ailments

VIII 20 (T) Demonstrate Fundamental principles of prescribing  Completion of  Short answer

understanding about module on
fundamental  Prescriptive role of nurse practitioners:  Assignments
Fundamental
principles of Introduction evaluation
principles of
prescribing  Legal and ethical issues related to prescribing
prescribing
 Principles of prescribing
 Steps of prescribing
 Prescribing competencies

PATHOLOGY - II AND GENETICS

PLACEMENT: IV SEMESTER
THEORY: 1 Credit (20 hours) (Includes lab hours also)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge of pathology of various disease conditions,
understanding of genetics, its role in causation and management of defects and diseases and to apply this knowledge in practice
of nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Apply the knowledge of pathology in understanding the deviations from normal to abnormal pathology
2. Rationalize the various laboratory investigations in diagnosing pathological disorders
3. Demonstrate the understanding of the methods of collection of blood, body cavity fluids, urine and feces for various
tests
4. Apply the knowledge of genetics in understanding the various pathological disorders
5. Appreciate the various manifestations in patients with diagnosed genetic abnormalities
6. Rationalize the specific diagnostic tests in the detection of genetic abnormalities.
7. Demonstrate the understanding of various services related to genetics.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

I 5 (T) Explain pathological Special Pathology:  Lecture  Short answer

changes in disease
conditions of various
Pathological changes in disease  Discussion  Objective type
conditions of selected systems
systems  Explain using
1. Kidneys and Urinary tract slides, X-rays and
 Glomerulonephritis scans
 Visit to pathology
 Pyelonephritis
lab, endoscopy unit
 Renal calculi and OT
 Cystitis
 Renal Cell Carcinoma
 Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)
2. Male genital systems
 Cryptorchidism
 Testicular atrophy
 Prostatic hyperplasia
 Carcinoma penis and Prostate.
3. Female genital system
 Carcinoma cervix
 Carcinoma of endometrium
 Uterine fibroids
 Vesicular mole and
Choriocarcinoma
 Ovarian cyst and tumors
4. Breast
 Fibrocystic changes
 Fibroadenoma
 Carcinoma of the Breast
5. Central nervous system
 Meningitis.
 Encephalitis
 Stroke
 Tumors of CNS

II 5 (T) Describe the Clinical Pathology  Lecture  Short answer

laboratory tests for
examination of body  Examination of body cavity fluids:  Discussion  Objective type
cavity fluids, urine o Methods of collection and  Visit to clinical lab
and faeces examination of CSF and other body and biochemistry
cavity fluids (sputum, wound lab
discharge) specimen for various
clinical pathology, biochemistry and
microbiology tests
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Analysis of semen:
o Sperm count, motility and
morphology and their importance in
infertility
 Urine:
o Physical characteristics, Analysis,
Culture and Sensitivity
 Faeces:
o Characteristics
o Stool examination: Occult blood,
Ova, Parasite and Cyst, Reducing
substance etc.
o Methods and collection of urine and
faeces for various tests

GENETICS
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment

Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 2 (T) Explain nature, Introduction:  Lecture  Short answer
principles and
perspectives of  Practical application of genetics in  Discussion  Objective type
nursing
heredity  Explain using slides
 Impact of genetic condition on families
 Review of cellular division: mitosis and
meiosis
 Characteristics and structure of genes
 Chromosomes: sex determination
 Chromosomal aberrations
 Patterns of inheritance
 Mendelian theory of inheritance
 Multiple allots and blood groups
 Sex linked inheritance
 Mechanism of inheritance
 Errors in transmission (mutation)

II 2 (T) Explain maternal, Maternal, prenatal and genetic  Lecture  Short answer
prenatal and genetic influences on development of defects
influences on and diseases  Discussion  Objective type
development of
 Conditions affecting the mother:  Explain using slides
defects and diseases
genetic and infections
 Consanguinity atopy
 Prenatal nutrition and food allergies
 Maternal age
 Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Maternal drug therapy

 Prenatal testing and diagnosis
 Effect of Radiation, drugs and
chemicals
 Infertility
 Spontaneous abortion
 Neural Tube Defects and the role of
folic acid in lowering the risks
 Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)

III 2 (T) Explain the screening Genetic testing in the neonates and  Lecture  Short answer
methods for genetic children
defects and diseases in  Discussion  Objective type
neonates and children  Screening for  Explain using slides
o Congenital abnormalities
o Developmental delay
o Dysmorphism

IV 2 (T) Identify genetic Genetic conditions of adolescents and  Lecture  Short answer
disorders in adults
adolescents and adults  Discussion  Objective type
 Cancer genetics: Familial cancer
 Explain using slides
 Inborn errors of metabolism
 Blood group alleles and hematological
disorder
 Genetic haemochromatosis
 Huntington‘s disease
 Mental illness

V 2 (T) Describe the role of Services related to genetics  Lecture  Short answer
nurse in genetic
services and  Genetic testing  Discussion  Objective type
counselling  Gene therapy
 Genetic counseling
 Legal and Ethical issues
 Role of nurse

ADULT HEALTH NURSING - II WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY including Geriatric Nursing

AND PALLIATIVE CARE MODULE

PLACEMENT: IV SEMESTER
THEORY: 7 Credits (140 hours)
PRACTICUM: Lab/Skill Lab (SL): 1 Credit (40 hours) Clinical: 6 Credits (480 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to equip the students to review and apply their knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology,
Biochemistry and Behavioral sciences in caring for adult patients with Medical/Surgical disorders using nursing process
approach. It also intends to develop competencies required for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, nursing management, and
supportive/palliative and rehabilitative care to adult patients with various Medical Surgical disorders.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course the students will apply nursing process and critical thinking in delivering
holistic nursing care with selected Medical and Surgical conditions.
At the completion of Adult Health Nursing II course, students will
1. Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic studies, treatments and complications of selected
common medical and surgical disorders.
2. Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care and integrate the
knowledge of diagnostic tests in the process of data collection.
3. Identify diagnoses, list them according to priority and formulate nursing care plan.
4. Perform nursing procedures skillfully and apply scientific principles while giving comprehensive nursing care to
patients.
5. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, nutrition and pharmacology in caring for patients experiencing
various medical and surgical disorders.
6. Identify common diagnostic measures related to the health problems with emphasis on nursing assessment and
responsibilities.
7. Demonstrate skill in assisting/performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
8. Demonstrate competencies/skills to patients undergoing treatment for medical surgical disorders.
9. Identify the drugs used in treating patients with selected medical surgical conditions.
10. Plan and provide relevant individual and group education on significant medical surgical topics.
11. Maintain safe environment for patients and the health care personnel in the hospital.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, L/SL – Lab/Skill Lab

Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment

Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 12 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  MCQ
pathophysiology, disorders of Ear, Nose and Throat discussion
4 (SL)
clinical manifestations, (Includes etiology, pathophysiology,  Short answer
 Demonstration of
hearing aids, nasal  Essay
diagnostic measures clinical manifestations, diagnostic
and medical, surgical, measures and medical, surgical,
nutritional and nursing nutritional and nursing management) packing, medication  OSCE
management of administration
 Review of anatomy and physiology of  Assessment of
patients with ENT
the ear, nose and throat  Visit to audiology skill (using
disorders and speech clinic checklist)
 History, physical assessment, and
diagnostic tests  Quiz

 Ear  Drug book

o External ear: deformities otalgia,
foreign bodies and tumors
o Middle ear: impacted wax,
tympanic, membrane perforation,
otitis media, and tumors
o Inner ear: Meniere‘s disease,
labyrinthitis, ototoxicity tumors
 Upper respiratory airway infections:
Rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis
 Epistaxis, Nasal obstruction, laryngeal
obstruction
 Deafness and its management
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
II 12 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  MCQ
pathophysiology, disorder of eye discussion
4 (SL)
clinical manifestations,  Short Essay
 Review of anatomy and physiology of  Demonstration of
diagnostic measures
the eye visual aids, lens,  OSCE
and management of
patients with disorders  History, physical assessment,
medication  Drug book
of eye administration
diagnostic assessment
 Visit to eye bank
Eye Disorders
Describe eye donation,  Refractive errors
banking and
transplantation  Eyelids: infection, deformities
 Conjunctiva: inflammation and
infection bleeding
 Cornea: inflammation and infection
 Lens: cataract
 Glaucoma
 Retinal detachment
 Blindness
 Eye donation, banking and
transplantation

III 15 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture cum  MCQ
pathophysiology, Kidney and Urinary problems Discussion
4 (L/SL)
clinical manifestations,  Short Note
 Review of Anatomy and physiology of  Demonstration
diagnostic tests, and
the genitourinary system  Long essay
medical, surgical,  Case Discussion
nutritional, and nursing  History, physical assessment,  Case report
management of Kidney  Health education
diagnostic tests  Submits health
and urinary system
 Urinary tract infections: acute,  Drug book teaching on
disorders
prevention of
chronic, lower, upper  Field visit – Visits urinary calculi
 Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome hemodialysis unit
Demonstrate skill in
genitourinary  Renal calculi
assessment
 Acute and chronic renal failure
 Disorders of ureter, urinary bladder
Prepare patient for and Urethra
genitourinary
investigations  Disorders of prostate: inflammation,
infection, stricture, obstruction, and
Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
Prepare and provide
health education on
prevention of renal
calculi

IV 6 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of disorders of  Lecture, Discussion  Short essay
pathophysiology, male reproductive system
clinical manifestations,  Case Discussion
 Review of Anatomy and physiology of
diagnostic tests, and
the male reproductive system  Health education
medical, surgical,
nutritional, and nursing  History, Physical Assessment,
management of male Diagnostic tests
reproductive disorders
 Infections of testis, penis and adjacent
structures: Phimosis, Epididymitis, and
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
Orchitis
 Sexual dysfunction, infertility,
contraception
 Male Breast Disorders: gynecomastia,
tumor, climacteric changes

V 10 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  OSCE
pathophysiology, burns, reconstructive and cosmetic discussion
4 (SL)
clinical manifestations, surgery  Short notes
types, diagnostic  Demonstration of
measures and  Review of anatomy and physiology of burn wound
management of the skin and connective tissues assessment, vacuum
dressing and fluid
patients with disorders  History, physical assessment,
of burns/cosmetic calculations
assessment of burns and fluid &
surgeries and its electrolyte loss  Visit to burn
significance rehabilitation centers
 Burns
 Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
for burns, congenital deformities,
injuries and cosmetic purposes, gender
reassignment
 Legal and ethical aspects
 Special therapies: LAD, vacuumed
dressing. Laser, liposuction, skin
health rejuvenation, use of derma
filters

VI 16 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  OSCE
pathophysiology, neurological disorders discussion
4 (L/SL)
clinical manifestations,  Short notes
 Review of anatomy and physiology of  Demonstration of
physiotherapy, neuro  Essay
diagnostic measures
and management of the neurological system
patients with  History, physical and neurological
assessment,  Drug book
neurological disorders tracheostomy care
assessment, diagnostic tests
 Visit to
 Headache, Head injuries
rehabilitation center,
 Spinal injuries: Paraplegia, long term care
Hemiplegia, Quadriplegia clinics, EEG, NCV
study unit,
 Spinal cord compression: herniation of
in vertebral disc
 Intra cranial and cerebral aneurysms
 Meningitis, encephalitis, brain,
abscess, neuro-cysticercosis
 Movement disorders: Chorea, Seizures
& Epilepsies
 Cerebrovascular disorders: CVA
 Cranial, spinal neuropathies: Bell‘s
palsy, trigeminal neuralgia
 Peripheral Neuropathies
 Degenerative diseases: Alzheimer‘s
disease, Parkinson‘s disease
 Guillain-Barré syndrome, Myasthenia
gravis & Multiple sclerosis
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Rehabilitation of patient with

neurological deficit

VII 12 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients with  Lecture, discussion
pathophysiology, Immunological problems
4 (L/SL)
clinical manifestations,  Case Discussion/
diagnostic tests, and  Review of Immune system seminar
medical, surgical,  Nursing Assessment: History and  Refer Module on
nutritional, and nursing Physical assessment HIV/AIDS
management of
immunological  HIV & AIDS: Epidemiology,
disorders Transmission, Prevention of
Transmission and management of
HIV/AIDS
Prepare and provides  Role of Nurse; Counseling, Health
health education on education and home care consideration
prevention of HIV and rehabilitation
infection and
rehabilitation  National AIDS Control Program –
NACO, various national and
international agencies for infection
Describe the national control
infection control
programs

VIII 12 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  OSCE
pathophysiology, Oncological conditions discussion
4 (L/SL)
types, clinical  Essay
 Structure and characteristics of normal  Demonstration of
manifestations,
and cancer cells chemotherapy  Quiz
staging, diagnostic
measures and  History, physically assessment,
preparation and  Drug book
management of administration
diagnostic tests  Counseling,
patients with different  Visit to BMT, health
cancer, treatment  Prevention screening early detections
radiotherapy units teaching
modalities including warning sign of cancer
(linear accelerator,
newer treatments
 Epidemiology, etiology classification, brachytherapy, etc.),
Pathophysiology, staging clinical nuclear medicine
manifestations, diagnosis, treatment unit
modalities and medical and surgical
nursing management of Oncological
condition
 Common malignancies of various
body system eye, ear, nose, larynx,
breast, cervix, ovary, uterus, sarcoma,
renal, bladder, kidney, prostate Brain,
Spinal cord.
 Oncological emergencies
 Modalities of treatment:
Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy:
Radiation safety, AERB regulations,
Surgical intervention, Stem cell and
bone marrow transplant,
Immunotherapy, Gene therapy
 Psychological aspects of cancer:
anxiety, depression, insomnia, anger
 Supportive care
 Hospice care  Completion of
palliative care
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
module during
clinical hours
(20 hours)
IX 15 (T) Explain the types, Nursing management of patient in  Lecture and  OSCE
policies, guidelines, Emergency and Disaster situations discussion
4 (L/SL)
prevention and  Case
management of Disaster Nursing  Demonstration of presentations
disaster and case study
disaster and the  Concept and principles of disaster
etiology, preparedness (Mock
nursing, Related Policies
pathophysiology, drill) and triaging
 Types of disaster: Natural and
clinical manifestations,  Filed visit to local
diagnostic measures manmade
disaster management
and management of  Disaster preparedness: Team, centers or demo by
patients with acute guidelines, protocols, equipment, fire extinguishers
emergencies resources
 Group presentation
 Etiology, classification, (role play, skit,
Pathophysiology, staging, clinical concept mapping) on
manifestation, diagnosis, treatment different emergency
modalities and medical and surgical care
nursing management of patient with
 Refer Trauma care
medical and surgical emergencies –
management/
Poly trauma, Bites, Poisoning and
ATCN module
Thermal emergencies
 Guided reading on
 Principles of emergency management
National Disaster
 Medico legal aspects Management
Authority (NDMA)
guidelines

X 10 (T) Explain the Concept, Nursing care of the elderly  Lecture and  OSCE
physiological changes, discussion
and psychosocial  History and physical assessment  Case
 Demonstration of presentations
problems of ageing  Aging process and age-related body
communication with
visual and hearing  Assignment
changes and psychosocial aspects
on family
Describe the nursing  Stress and coping in elder patient impaired
systems of
management of the  Psychosocial and sexual abuse of  Field visit to old age India focusing
elderly elderly homes on geriatric
population
 Role of family and formal and non-
formal caregivers
 Use of aids and prosthesis (hearing
aids, dentures)
 Legal and ethical issues
 National programs for elderly,
privileges, community programs and
health services
 Home and institutional care

XI 15 (T) Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients in  Lecture and  Objective type
pathophysiology, critical Care units discussion
8 (L/SL)
clinical manifestations,  Short notes
 Principles of critical care nursing  Demonstration on
diagnostic measures
the use of  Case
and management of
 Organization: physical set-up, policies, mechanical presentations
patients in critical care
staffing norms ventilators, cardiac  Assessment of
units
monitors etc. skill on
 Protocols, equipment and supplies
 Clinical practice in monitoring of
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Use and application of critical care different ICUs patients in

biomedical equipment: ventilators, ICU.
cardiac monitors, defibrillators,
 Written
infusion pump, Resuscitation
assignment on
equipment and any other
ethical and
 Advanced Cardiac Life support legal issues in
critical care
 Nursing management of critically ill
patient
 Transitional care
 Ethical and Legal Aspects
 Breaking Bad News to Patients and/or
their families: Communication with
patient and family
 End of life care

XII 5 (T) Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patients  Lecture and  Assignment
pathophysiology, occupational and industrial disorders discussion on industrial
clinical manifestations, health hazards
diagnostic measures  History, physical examination,  Industrial visit
and management of Diagnostic tests
patients with  Occupational diseases and
occupational/ management
industrial health
disorders

CLINICAL PRACTICUM
CLINICAL PRACTICUM: 6 Credits (480 Hours) – 20 weeks × 24 hours
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the clinical practicum, the students will develop proficiency in applying
nursing process and critical thinking in rendering holistic nursing care including rehabilitation to the adult/geriatric patients
admitted in Critical Care Units, undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and with selected medical & surgical disorders
of ear, nose, throat, eye, Genitourinary, reproductive, immunologic, nervous systems and in emergency/disaster conditions.
The students will be competent to
1. Utilize the nursing process in providing care to the sick adults in the hospital
a. Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care.
b. Integrate the knowledge of diagnostic tests in patient assignment.
c. Identify nursing diagnoses and list them according to priority.
d. Formulate nursing care plan, using problem solving approach.
e. Apply scientific principles while giving nursing care to patients.
f. Develop skill in performing nursing procedures applying scientific principle.
g. Establish/develop interpersonal relationship with patients and family members.
h. Evaluate the expected outcomes and modify the plan according to the patient needs.
2. Provide comfort and safety to adult patients in the hospital.
3. Maintain safe environment for patients during hospitalization.
4. Explain nursing actions appropriately to the patients and family members.
5. Ensure patient safety while providing nursing procedures.
6. Assess the educational needs of the patient and their family related to medical and surgical disorders and provide
appropriate health education to patients.
7. Provide pre, intra and post-operative care to patients undergoing surgery.
8. Integrate knowledge of pathology, nutrition and pharmacology for patients experiencing selected medical and surgical
disorders.
9. Integrate evidence-based information while giving nursing care to patients.
10. Demonstrate the awareness of legal and ethical issues in nursing practice.
I. Nursing Management of Patients with ENT Disorders
A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Tracheostomy care
 Instilling Ear and Nasal medications
 Bandage application
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
ENT Ward 2 Provide care  Examination of ear, nose, throat and  ENT assessment  Clinical
and OPD to patients History taking –1 evaluation
with ENT
disorders  Applying bandages to Ear, Nose  Case study/  OSCE
Clinical
 Tracheostomy care presentation – 1  Case report
study/
Educate the  Preparation of patient, assisting and Clinical
patients and monitoring of patients undergoing presentation
their families diagnostic procedures
o Auditory screening tests
o Audiometric tests
 Preparing the patient and assisting in
special procedures like Anterior/ posterior
nasal packing, Ear Packing and Syringing
 Preparation and after care of patients
undergoing ENT surgical procedures
 Instillation of drops/medication

II. Nursing Management of Patients with Eye Conditions

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Instilling Eye medications
 Eye irrigation
 Eye bandage
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Ophthalmology 2 Develop skill  History taking, Examination of eyes  Eye assessment –  Clinical
unit in providing and interpretation 1 evaluation
care to
patients with  Assisting procedures  Health teaching  OSCE
Eye disorders o Visual acuity  Case study/  Clinical
o Fundoscopy, retinoscopy, Clinical presentation
ophthalmoscopy, tonometry, Presentation– 1
Educate the
patients and o Refraction tests
 their families  Pre and post-operative care
 Instillation of drops/ medication
 Eye irrigation
 Application of eye bandage
 Assisting with foreign body removal

III. Nursing Management of Patients with Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Assessment: kidney & urinary system
 Preparation: dialysis
 Catheterization and care
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Renal ward/ 2 Develop skill  Assessment of kidney  Assessment – 1  Clinical
nephrology in and urinary system evaluation
ward Management  Drug presentation
including of patients o History taking –1  Care plan
Dialysis unit with urinary, o Physical examination  Care study/  OSCE
male Clinical
o Testicular self-examination  Quiz
reproductive presentation – 1
problems o digital rectal exam  Drug
 Preparing and
 Preparation and assisting with diagnostic assisting in presentation
and therapeutic procedures hemodialysis
o Cystoscopy, Cystometrogram,
o Contrast studies: IVP etc.
o Peritoneal dialysis
o Hemodialysis,
o Lithotripsy
o Specific tests: Semen analysis,
gonorreoea test, Renal/ Prostate Biopsy
etc.
 Catheterization: care
 Bladder irrigation
 I/O recording and monitoring
 Ambulation and exercise

IV. Nursing Management of Patients with Burns and Reconstructive Surgery

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Assessment of burns wound
 Wound dressing
B. Clinical Postings

Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment

area/unit (weeks) Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Burns unit/ 2 Develop skill in burns  Assessment of burns  burn wound  Clinical
reconstructive assessment and assessment – 1 evaluation,
surgical unit providing care to  First aid of burns
 care study/case  Care
patients with different  Fluid & electrolyte presentation – 1 study/case
types of burns replacement therapy report
 Skin care
Develop skill in  Care of Burn wounds
providing care to
patients with different  Bathing
types of cosmetic and
reconstructive surgeries  Dressing
 Pre-operative and post-
operative care of patients
 Caring of skin graft and post
cosmetic surgery
 Rehabilitation

V. Nursing Management of Patients with neurological disorders

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Range of motion exercises
 Muscle strengthening exercises
 Crutch walking

B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
Neurology- 3 Develop skill  History taking; Neurological   Clinical
medical/ in Examination euro- assessment evaluation
Management –1
Surgery
of patients  Patient monitoring  Neuro
wards  Case study/ case assessment
with  Prepare and assist for various invasive presentation – 1
Neurological and non-invasive diagnostic  OSCE
problems procedures  Drug
presentation – 1  Case report/
 Range of motion exercises, muscle presentations
strengthening
 Care of medical, surgical and
rehabilitative patients

VI. Nursing Management of Patients with Immunological Disorders

A. Skill Lab
 Barrier Nursing
 Reverse Barrier Nursing
B. Clinical Postings

Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment

area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
Isolation 1 Develop skill in  History taking  Assessment of  Care note
ward/ the immune status
Medical Management of  Immunological status assessment (e.g.  Quiz
HIV) and Interpretation of specific  Teaching of
isolation to patient  Health
ward patients with
immunological tests
and family care Teaching
disorders  Caring of patients with low immunity givers
 Practicing of standard safety measures,  Nutritional
precautions/barrier nursing/reverse management
barrier/isolation skills
 Care Note – 1

VII. Nursing Management of Patients with disorders of Oncological conditions

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Application of topical medication
 Administration of chemotherapy
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Skills Requirements Methods
Oncology 3 Develop skill  History taking & physical examination  Assessment – 1  Clinical
wards in providing of cancer patients evaluation
(including care to  Care study/
day care patients with  Screening for common cancers: TNM clinical  Care study
classification presentation – 1
radiotherapy oncological  Quiz
unit) disorders  Preparation, assisting and after care  Pre and post-
patients undergoing diagnostic operative care of  Drug book
procedures patient with
various modes
 Biopsies/FNAC of cancer
 Pap smear treatment

 Bone-marrow aspiration  Teaching on

BSE to family
 Various modalities of treatment members
 Chemotherapy  Visit to
 Radiotherapy palliative care
unit
 Pain management
 Stoma therapy
 Hormonal therapy
 Immuno therapy
 Gene therapy
 Alternative therapy
 Stoma care and feeding
 Caring of patients treated with nuclear
medicine
 Rehabilitation
VIII. Nursing Management of Patients in emergency conditions
A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Assessment: primary and secondary survey
 Trauma care: bandaging, wound care, splinting, positions
B. Clinical Postings

Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Skills Clinical Assessment

area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Requirements Methods
Emergency 2 Develop skill  Practicing ‗triage‘  Triage  Clinical
room/ in providing evaluation
Emergency care to  Primary and secondary survey in  Immediate care
emergency  Quiz
unit patients with  Use of
emergency  Examination, investigations & their emergency
health interpretations, in emergency & disaster trolley
problems situations
 Emergency care of medical and traumatic
injury patients
 Documentations, assisting in legal
procedures in emergency unit
 Managing crowd
 Counseling the patient and family in
dealing with grieving & bereavement

IX. Nursing Management of geriatric patients

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Use of assistive safety devices
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Clinical Requirements Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Competencies/ Methods
Clinical Skills
Geriatric 1 Develops skill in  History taking  Geriatric assessment – 1  Clinical
ward geriatric assessment and assessment evaluation
and providing care to of Geriatric  Care of normal and geriatric patient
patients with patient with illness  Care plan
geriatric illness  Fall risk assessment – 1
 Functional status assessment – 1

X. Nursing Management of Patients in critical care units

A. Skill Lab
Use of manikins and simulators
 Assessment critically ill
 ET tube set up –suction
 TT suction
 Ventilator set up
 Chest drainage
 Bag mask ventilation
  Central & Peripheral line
 Pacemaker
B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Skills Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Requirements Methods
Critical 2 Develop skill  Assessment of critically ill patients  Hemodynamic  Clinical
Care Unit in assessment monitoring evaluation
 Assisting in arterial puncture, ET tube
of critically ill
and providing
intubation & extubation  Different scales  OSCE
 ABG analysis & interpretation - used in ICU
care to  RASS scale
patients with respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis,  Communicating assessment
critical health metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis with critically ill
conditions  Use of VAE
 Setting up of Ventilator modes and patients
bundle VAP,
settings and care of patient on a ventilator CAUTI, BSI
 Set up of trolley with instruments
 Case
 Monitoring and maintenance of Chest Presentation
drainage system
 Bag and mask ventilation
 Assisting and maintenance of Central and
peripheral lines invasive
 Setting up of infusion pump, defibrillator,
 Drug administration-infusion, intracardic,
intrathecal, epidural,
 Monitoring pacemaker
 ICU care bundle
 Management of the dying patient in the
ICU

PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL VALUES & ETHICS INCLUDING BIOETHICS

PLACEMENT: IV SEMESTER
THEORY: 1 Credit (20 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students to develop an understanding of professionalism and demonstrate
professional behavior in their workplace with ethics and professional values. Further the students will be able to identify
ethical issues in nursing practice and participate effectively in ethical decision making along with health team members.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of this course, the students will be able to
1. Describe profession and professionalism.
2. Identify the challenges of professionalism.
3. Maintain respectful communication and relationship with other health team members, patients and society.
4. Demonstrate professional conduct.
5. Describe various regulatory bodies and professional organizations related to nursing.
6. Discuss the importance of professional values in patient care.
7. Explain the professional values and demonstrate appropriate professional values in nursing practice.
8. Demonstrate and reflect on the role and responsibilities in providing compassionate care in the healthcare setting.
9. Demonstrate respect, human dignity and privacy and confidentiality to self, patients and their caregivers and other
health team members.
10. Advocate for patients‘ wellbeing, professional growth and advancing the profession.
11. Identify ethical and bioethical concerns, issues and dilemmas in nursing and healthcare.
12. Apply knowledge of ethics and bioethics in ethical decision making along with health team members.
13. Protect and respect patient‘s rights.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 5 (T) Discuss nursing as a PROFESSIONALISM  Lecture cum  Short answer
profession Discussion
Profession  Essay
 Definition of profession  Objective type
 Criteria of a profession
 Nursing as a profession
Describe the concepts
and attributes of Professionalism
professionalism  Definition and characteristics of
professionalism
 Concepts, attributes and indicators of
professionalism
 Challenges of professionalism
o Personal identity vs professional
Identify the challenges identity
of professionalism
o Preservation of self-integrity: threat
to integrity, Deceiving patient:  Debate
Maintain respectful withholding information and
communication and falsifying records
relationship with other o Communication & Relationship with
health team members, team members: Respectful and open
patients and society communication and relationship
pertaining to relevant interests for  Role play
ethical decision making
o Relationship with patients and society
Demonstrate
Professional Conduct
professional conduct
 Following ethical principles

Respect and maintain  Adhering to policies, rules and

professional regulation of the institutions
 Case based
boundaries between  Professional etiquettes and behaviours
discussion
patients, colleagues
and society  Professional grooming: Uniform, Dress
code
 Professional boundaries: Professional
relationship with the patients,
Describe the roles and caregivers and team members
responsibilities of Regulatory Bodies & Professional
regulatory bodies and Organizations: Roles & Responsibilities
professional  Lecture cum
organizations  Regulatory bodies: Indian Nursing Discussion
Council, State Nursing Council
 Professional Organizations: Trained
Nurses Association of India (TNAI),
Student Nurses Association (SNA),
Nurses League of Christian Medical
Association of India, International  Visit to INC, SNC,  Visit reports
Council of Nurses (ICN) and TNAI
International Confederation of
Midwives
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
II 5 (T) Discuss the PROFESSIONAL VALUES  Lecture cum  Short answer
importance of Discussion
professional values  Values: Definition and characteristics  Essay
of values  Value clarification
exercise  Assessment of
 Value clarification student‘s
Distinguish between  Interactive learning behavior with
personal values and  Personal and professional values
patients and
professional values  Story telling
 Professional socialization: Integration families
of professional values with personal  Sharing experiences
values
Demonstrate  Scenario based
appropriate Professional values in nursing discussion
professional values in  Importance of professional values in
nursing practice nursing and health care
 Caring: definition, and process
 Compassion: Sympathy Vs empathy,
Altruism
 Conscientiousness
 Dedication/devotion to work
 Respect for the person- Human dignity
 Privacy and confidentiality: Incidental
disclosure
 Honesty and integrity: Truth telling
 Trust and credibility: Fidelity, Loyalty
 Advocacy: Advocacy for patients, work
environment, nursing education and
practice, and for advancing the
profession

III 10 (T) Define ethics & ETHICS & BIOETHICS  Lecture cum  Short answer
bioethics discussion
Definitions: Ethics, Bioethics and  Essay
Ethical Principles  Group discussion
with examples  Quiz
Explain ethical  Beneficence
principles  Flipping/ self-  Reflective diary
 Non-maleficence: Patient safety,
protecting patient from harm, Reporting
directed learning  Case report
Identify ethical errors  Role play  Attitude test
concerns  Justice: Treating each person as equal  Story telling  Assessment of
 Care without discrimination, equitable  Sharing experiences assignment
access to care and safety of the public
 Case based Clinical
 Autonomy: Respects patients‘ discussion
autonomy, Self-determination, Freedom
of choice  Role modeling

Ethical issues and ethical dilemma:  Group exercise on

ethical decision-
Common ethical problems making following
 Conflict of interest steps on a given
scenario
Ethical issues and  Paternalism
dilemmas in health  Assignment
care  Deception
 Privacy and confidentiality
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Valid consent and refusal

 Allocation of scarce nursing resources
 Conflicts concerning new technologies
 Whistle-blowing
 Beginning of life issues
o Abortion
o Substance abuse
o Fetal therapy
o Selective deduction
o Intrauterine treatment of fetal
conditions
o Mandated contraception
o Fetal injury
o Infertility treatment
 End of life issues
o End of life
o Euthanasia
o Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
 Issues related to psychiatric care
o Non compliance
o Restrain and seclusion
o Refuse to take food

Explain process of
ethical decision
making and apply
knowledge of ethics
and bioethics in
making ethical
decisions

Explain code of ethics

stipulated by ICN and
INC
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
Discuss the rights of Process of ethical decision making
the patients and  Assess the situation (collect
families to make information)
decisions about health
care  Identify the ethical problem
 Identify the alternative decisions
 Choose the solution to the ethical
Protect and respect
decision
patients‘ rights
 Implement the decision
 Evaluate the decision
Ethics committee: Roles and
responsibilities
 Clinical decision making
 Research
Code of Ethics
 International Council of Nurses (ICN)
 Indian Nursing Council
Patients’ Bill of Rights-17 patients’
rights (MoH&FW, GoI)
1. Right to emergency medical care
2. Right to safety and quality care
according to standards
3. Right to preserve dignity
4. Right to nondiscrimination
5. Right to privacy and confidentiality
6. Right to information
7. Right to records and reports
8. Right to informed consent
9. Right to second opinion
10. Right to patient education
11. Right to choose alternative treatment
options if available
12. Right to choose source for obtaining
medicines or tests
13. Right to proper referral and transfer,
which is free from perverse
commercial influences
14. Right to take discharge of patient or
receive body of deceased from
hospital
15. Right to information on the rates to
be charged by the hospital for each
type of service provided and facilities
available on a prominent display
board and a brochure
16. Right to protection for patients
involved in clinical trials, biomedical
and health research
17. Right to be heard and seek redressal
 CHILD HEALTH NURSING - I

PLACEMENT: V SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
PRACTICUM: Lab/Skill Lab: 1 Credit (40 hours) Clinical: 2 Credits (160 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for developing an understanding of the modern approach to child-care,
identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop understanding of the history and modern concepts of child health and child-care.
2. Explore the national child welfare services, national programs and legislation in the light of National Health Policy
2017.
3. Describe the role of preventive pediatrics and perform preventive measures towards accidents.
4. Participate in national immunization programs/Universal Immunization Program (UIP).
5. Identify the developmental needs of children and provide parental guidance.
6. Describe the principles of child health nursing and perform child health nursing procedures.
7. Demonstrate competencies in newborn assessment, planning and implementation of care to normal and high-risk
newborn including neonatal resuscitation.
8. Apply the principles and strategies of Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illness (IMNCI).
9. Apply the knowledge of pathophysiology and provide nursing care to children with respiratory system disorders.
10. Identify and meet childhood emergencies and perform child CPR.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, L/SL – Lab/Skill Lab
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 10 (T) Explain the modern Introduction: Modern concepts of child-  Lecture Discussion  Short answer
concept of child-care care
10 (L)  Demonstration of  Objective type
 Historical development of child common pediatric
health procedures  Assessment of
skills with
 Philosophy and modern concept of checklist
child-care
 Cultural and religious considerations
in child-care
Describe National  National policy and legislations in
policy, programs and relation to child health and welfare
legislation in relation
to child health &  National programs and agencies
welfare related to welfare services to the
children
 Internationally accepted rights of the
child
 Changing trends in hospital care,
preventive, promotive and curative
aspect of child health
 Preventive pediatrics:
o Concept
Describe role of
preventive pediatrics o Immunization
o Immunization programs and cold
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
chain.
o Care of under-five and Under-five
Clinics/Well-baby clinics
o Preventive measures towards
accidents
 Child morbidity and mortality rates
List major causes of  Difference between an adult and
death during infancy, child which affect response to illness
early & late childhood
o Physiological
o Psychological
Differentiate between
an adult and child in o Social
terms of illness and o Immunological
response
 Hospital environment for sick child
 Impact of hospitalization on the child
Describe the major and family
functions & role of the
pediatric nurse in  Communication techniques for
caring for a children
hospitalized child.
 Grief and bereavement
 The role of a child health nurse in
Describe the principles caring for a hospitalized child
of child health nursing
and perform child  Principles of pre and postoperative
health nursing care of infants and children.
procedures Child Health Nursing procedures:

 Administration of medication: oral,

I/M, & I/V

 Calculation of fluid requirement

 Application of restraints
 Assessment of pain in children.
o FACES pain rating scale
o FLACC scale
o Numerical scale

II 12 (T) Describe the normal The Healthy Child  Lecture Discussion  Short answer
growth and
development of  Definition and principles of growth  Demonstration  Objective type
and development
children at different  Developmental  Assessment of
ages  Factors affecting growth and study of infant and field visits and
development children developmental
study reports
Identify the needs of  Growth and development from birth  Observation study
children at different to adolescence of normal & sick
ages & provide child
 Growth and developmental theories
parental guidance (Freud, Erickson, Jean Piaget,  Field visit to
Kohlberg) Anganwadi, child
guidance clinic
Identify the nutritional  The needs of normal children through
needs of children at the stages of developmental and  Videos on breast
different ages & ways parental guidance feeding
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
of meeting needs  Nutritional needs of children and  Clinical
infants practice/field
- breast feeding
Identify the role of play
for normal & sick - exclusive breast feeding
children
- Supplementary/artificial
feeding and weaning
 Baby friendly hospital concept
 Types and value of play and selection of
play material

III 15 (T) Provide care to normal Nursing care of neonate:  Modular based  OSCE
and high- risk neonates teaching: ENBC
 Appraisal of Newborn
and FBNC module  Short answer
20 (L)
 Nursing care of a normal (oral drills, videos,  Objective type
Perform neonatal newborn/essential newborn care self-evaluation
resuscitation exercises)
 Neonatal resuscitation
 Workshop on
 Nursing management of low neonatal
Recognize and manage birth weight baby
common neonatal resuscitation: NRP
problems  Kangaroo mother care module

 Nursing management of  Demonstration

common neonatal disorder  Practice Session
- Hyperbilirubinemia  Clinical practice
- Hypothermia
- Hyperthermia  Lecture Discussion
- Metabolic disorder
- Neonatal infections
- Neonatal seizures
- Respiratory distress
syndrome
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
 Organization of neonatal care unit
 Neonatal equipment

IV 10 (T) Apply principles and Integrated management of neonatal and Modular based  OSCE
strategies of IMNCI childhood Illnesses teaching:
5 (L)
IMNCI module
 Clinical
practice/field

V 8 (T) Describe the etiology, Nursing management in common  Lecture Discussion  Short answer
pathophysiology, childhood diseases
clinical manifestation  Demonstration  Objective type
Respiratory system:
and nursing  Practice session  Assessment of
management of  Identification and Nursing skills with
children with disorders management of congenital  Clinical practice checklist
of respiratory, and malformations
endocrine system
 Congenital disorders:
Tracheoesophageal fistula,
Diaphragmatic hernia
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Others: Acute naso-pharyngitis,

Tonsillitis, Croup, Bronchitis,
Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia, Asthma
Endocrine system:
 Juvenile Diabetes mellitus,
Hypo-thyroidism

VI 5 (T) Develop ability to meet Childhood emergencies  Lecture  OSCE

child- hood
5 (L)
emergencies and  Accidents – causes and prevention,  Discussion
Poisoning, Foreign bodies, Hemorrhage,
perform child CPR
Burns and Drowning  Demonstration

 PLS (AHA Guidelines)  PLS Module/

Workshop

CHILD HEALTH NURSING - I & II CLINICAL (3 Credits – 240 hours)

PLACEMENT: V & VI SEMESTER
PRACTICUM: Skill Lab: 1 Credit (40 hours)
Clinical: V SEMESTER – 2 Credits (160 hours)
VI SEMESTER – 1 Credit (80 hours)
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Perform assessment of children: health, developmental & anthropometric.
2. Provide nursing care to children with various medical disorders.
3. Provide pre & postoperative care to children with common pediatric surgical conditions/ malformation.
4. Perform immunization as per NIS.
5. Provide nursing care to critically ill children.
6. Give health education/nutritional education to parents.
7. Counsel parents according to identified counseling needs.

Skill Lab
Use of Manikins and Simulators
PLS, CPAP, Endotracheal Suction
Pediatric Nursing Procedures:
 Administration of medication – Oral, IM & IV
 Oxygen administration
 Application of restraints
 Specimen collection
 Urinary catheterization and drainage
 Ostomy care
 Feeding – NG, gastrostomy, Jejunostomy
 Wound dressing
 Suture removal
 CLINICAL POSTINGS
8 weeks × 30 hours per week (5 weeks + 3 weeks)
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
(Weeks)
Pediatric V Sem –  Provide nursing  Taking pediatric history  Nursing care plan  Assess
Medical Ward care to children –1 performance
2 weeks
with various  Physical examination & with rating
medical disorders assessment of children  Case study scale
presentation – 1
VI Sem –  Administration of oral, I/M, &  Assess each
1 week
I/V medicine/fluids  Health talk – 1 skill with
 Calculation of fluid checklist
replacement OSCE/OSPE

 Preparation of different  Evaluation of

strengths of I/V fluids case study/
presentation &
 Application of restraints health
education
 Administration of O2 session
inhalation by different methods
 Baby bath/sponge bath  Completion
of activity
 Feeding children by Katori record
spoon, Paladai cup

 Collection of specimens for

common investigations

 Assisting with common

diagnostic procedures

 Teaching mothers/ parents

o Malnutrition
o Oral rehydration therapy
o Feeding & Weaning
o Immunization schedule
 Play therapy

Pediatric V Sem –  Recognize  Calculation, preparation &  Nursing care  Assess

Surgical Ward different pediatric administration of I/V fluids plan – 1 performance
2 weeks
surgical with rating
conditions/  Bowel wash, insertion of  Case study/ scale
malformations suppositories presentation – 1
VI Sem –  Assess each
 Provide pre &
 Care for ostomies: skill with
1 week
post-operative o Colostomy Irrigation checklist
care to children OSCE/OSPE
with common o Ureterostomy
paediatric o Gastrostomy  Evaluation of
surgical case study/
conditions/
o Enterostomy presentation
malformation  Urinary catheterization &  Completion
drainage
 Counsel & of activity
educate parents  Feeding record

o Naso-gastric
o Gastrostomy
 Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
(Weeks)

o Jejunostomy
 Care of surgical wounds
o Dressing
o Suture removal

Pediatric OPD/ V Sem –  Perform  Assessment of children  Growth and  Assess

assessment of developmental performance
Immunization 1 week o Health assessment study:
room children: health, with rating
developmental & o Developmental assessment scale
Infant – 1
anthropometric o Anthropometric assessment
Toddler – 1  Completion
 Perform o Nutritional assessment of activity
immunization Preschooler – 1 record.
 Immunization
Schooler – 1
 Give health
education/  Health/Nutritional education
Adolescent – 1
nutritional
education

NICU & PICU VI Sem –  Provide nursing  Care of a baby in  Newborn  Assess
1 week care to critically incubator/warmer assessment – 1 performance
ill children with rating
 Care of a child on ventilator,  Nursing Care scale
CPAP Plan – 1
 Evaluation of
 Endotracheal Suction observation
report
 Chest Physiotherapy
 Completion
 Administration of fluids with of activity
infusion pumps record
 Total Parenteral Nutrition

 Phototherapy

 Monitoring of babies

 Recording & reporting

 Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (PLS)

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING - I

PLACEMENT: V SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
PRACTICUM: Clinical: 1 Credit (80 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to develop basic understanding of the principles and standards of mental health
nursing and skill in application of nursing process in assessment and care of patients with mental health disorders.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be competent to
1. Trace the historical development of mental health nursing and discuss its scope.
2. Identify the classification of the mental disorders.
3. Develop basic understanding of the principles and concepts of mental health nursing.
4. Apply the Indian Nursing Council practice standards for psychiatric mental health nursing in supervised clinical
settings.
5. Conduct mental health assessment.
6. Identify and maintain therapeutic communication and nurse patient relationship.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the various treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders.
8. Apply nursing process in delivering care to patients with mental disorders.
9. Provide nursing care to patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders based on assessment findings and
treatment/therapies used.
10. Provide nursing care to patients with mood disorders based on assessment findings and treatment/therapies used.
11. Provide nursing care to patients with neurotic disorders based on assessment findings and treatment/ therapies used.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
I 6 (T) Describe the Introduction  Lecture cum  Essay
historical Discussion
development &  Perspectives of Mental Health and Mental  Short answer
current trends in Health Nursing, evolution of mental
mental health nursing health services, treatments and nursing
practices
Discuss the scope of
mental health nursing  Mental health team
Describe the concept  Nature & scope of mental health nursing
of normal &  Role & functions of mental health nurse
abnormal behaviour in various settings and factors affecting
the level of nursing practice
 Concepts of normal and abnormal
behaviour

II 10 (T) Define the various Principles and Concepts of Mental Health  Lecture cum  Essay
terms used in mental Nursing Discussion
health Nursing  Short answer
 Definition: mental health nursing and  Explain using
Explain the terminology used Charts
classification of
mental disorders  Classification of mental disorders: ICD11,  Review of
DSM5, Geropsychiatry manual personality
Explain the classification development
psychodynamics of
maladaptive  Review of personality development,
behaviour defense mechanisms

Discuss the  Etiology bio-psycho-social factors

etiological factors &  Psychopathology of mental disorders:
psychopathology of review of structure and function of brain,
mental disorders limbic system and abnormal
Explain the principles neurotransmission
and standards of
 Principles of Mental health Nursing
Mental health
Nursing  Ethics and responsibilities
Describe the  Practice Standards for Psychiatric Mental
conceptual models of Health Nursing (INC practice standards)
mental health nursing
 Conceptual models and the role of nurse:
o Existential model
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
o Psychoanalytical models
o Behavioural model
o Interpersonal model
 Preventive psychiatry and rehabilitation

III 6 (T) Describe nature, Mental Health Assessment  Lecture cum  Essay
purpose and process Discussion
of assessment of  History taking  Short answer
 Demonstration
mental health status  Mental status examination  Assessment of
 Practice session mental health
 Mini mental status examination
status
 Clinical practice
 Neurological examination
 Investigations: Related Blood chemistry,
EEG, CT & MRI
 Psychological tests

IV 6 (T) Identify therapeutic Therapeutic Communication and Nurse-  Lecture cum  Essay
communication & Patient Relationship Discussion
techniques  Short answer
 Therapeutic communication: Types,  Demonstration
techniques, characteristics and barriers  OSCE
 Role Play
Describe therapeutic  Therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
relationship  Process recording
 Interpersonal relationship-
 Simulation (video)
 Elements of nurse patient contract,
 Review of technique of IPR- Johari
Describe therapeutic window
impasses and its
interventions  Therapeutic impasse and its management

V 10 (T) Explain treatment Treatment modalities and therapies used  Lecture cum  Essay
modalities and in mental disorders Discussion
therapies used in  Short answer
mental disorders and  Physical therapies:  Demonstration
 Objective type
Psychopharmacology,
role of the nurse  Group work
 Electro Convulsive therapy
 Practice session
 Psychological Therapies: Psychotherapy,
Behaviour therapy, CBT  Clinical practice

 Psychosocial: Group therapy, Family

therapy, Therapeutic Community,
Recreational therapy, Art therapy (Dance,
Music etc), Occupational therapy
 Alternative & Complementary: Yoga,
Meditation, Relaxation
 Consideration for special populations

VI 8 (T) Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  Essay
psycho-dynamics/ Schizophrenia, and other psychotic Discussion
pathology, clinical disorders  Short answer
 Case discussion
manifestations,
 Prevalence and incidence  Assessment of
diagnostic criteria  Case presentation patient
and management of  Classification management
patients with  Clinical practice problems
Schizophrenia, and  Etiology, psychodynamics, clinical
other psychotic manifestation, diagnostic
disorders criteria/formulations
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
Nursing process
 Nursing Assessment: History, Physical
and mental assessment
 Treatment modalities and nursing
management of patients with
Schizophrenia and other psychotic
disorders
 Geriatric considerations and
considerations for special populations
 Follow up and home care and
rehabilitation

VII 6 (T) Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  Essay
psycho-dynamics, mood disorders Discussion
clinical  Short answer
 Prevalence and incidence  Case discussion
manifestations,  Assessment of
diagnostic criteria  Mood disorders: Bipolar affective  Case presentation patient
and management of disorder, mania depression and dysthymia management
patients with mood etc.  Clinical practice problems
disorders
 Etiology, psycho dynamics, clinical
manifestation, diagnosis
 Nursing Assessment History, Physical and
mental assessment
 Treatment modalities and nursing
management of patients with mood
disorders
 Geriatric considerations/ considerations
for special populations
 Follow-up and home care and
rehabilitation

VIII 8 (T) Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient with  Lecture and  Essay
psycho-dynamics, neurotic, stress related and somatisation Discussion
clinical disorders  Short answer
 Case discussion
manifestations,
 Prevalence and incidence  Assessment of
diagnostic criteria  Case presentation patient
and management of  classifications management
patients with  Clinical practice problems
neurotic, stress  Anxiety disorders – OCD, PTSD,
related and Somatoform disorders, Phobias,
somatization Disassociative and Conversion disorders
disorders  Etiology, psychodynamics, clinical
manifestation, diagnostic criteria/
formulations
 Nursing Assessment: History, Physical
and mental assessment
 Treatment modalities and nursing
management of patients with neurotic and
stress related disorders
 Geriatric considerations/ considerations
for special populations
 Follow-up and home care and
rehabilitation
 CLINICAL PRACTICUM
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING - I & II

PLACEMENT: SEMESTER V & VI

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING - I – 1 Credit (80 hours)
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING - II – 2 Credits (160 hours)
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Assess patients with mental health problems/disorders
2. Observe and assist in various treatment modalities or therapies
3. Counsel and educate patients and families
4. Perform individual and group psychoeducation
5. Provide nursing care to patients with mental health problems/disorders
6. Motivate patients in the community for early treatment and follow up
7. Observe the assessment and care of patients with substance abuse disorders in deaddiction centre.

CLINICAL POSTINGS
(8 weeks × 30 hours per week = 240 hours)
Clinical Duration Learning Skills/Procedural Clinical Assessments
Area/Unit (Weeks) Outcomes Competencies Requirements Methods
Psychiatric 2  Assess patients  History taking  History taking  Assess
OPD with mental and Mental status performance with
health problems  Perform mental status examination – 2 rating scale
examination (MSE)
 Observe and  Health education  Assess each skill
assist in therapies  Observe/practice –1 with checklist
Psychometric assessment
 Counsel and  Observation  Evaluation of
educate patients,  Perform Neurological report of OPD health education
and families examination
 Assessment of
 Observing and assisting in observation
therapies report
 Individual and group psycho-  Completion of
education activity record
 Mental hygiene practice
education
 Family psycho-education
Child 1  Assess children  History & mental status  Case work – 1  Assess
Guidance with various examination performance with
clinic mental health  Observation rating scale
problems  Observe/practice report of different
psychometric assessment therapies – 1  Assess each skill
 Counsel and with checklist
educate children,  Observe and assist in various
families and therapies  Evaluation of the
significant others  Parental teaching for child observation
report
with mental deficiency
Inpatient ward 4  Assess patients  History taking  Give care to 2-3  Assess
with mental patients with performance with
health problems  Mental status examination various mental rating scale
(MSE) disorders
 Provide nursing  Assess each skill
care for patients  Neurological examination  Case study – 1 with checklist
with various  Assisting in psychometric
 Clinical Duration Learning Skills/Procedural Clinical Assessments
Area/Unit (Weeks) Outcomes Competencies Requirements Methods
mental health assessment  Care plan  Evaluation of the
problems case study, care
 Recording therapeutic  Clinical plan, clinical
 Assist in various communication presentation – 1 presentation,
therapies
 Administration of medications  Process recording process recording
 Counsel and –2  Completion of
educate patients,  Assist Electro-Convulsive
families and Therapy (ECT)  Maintain drug activity record
significant others  book
Participating in all therapies
 Preparing patients for
Activities of Daily Living
(ADL)
 Conducting admission and
discharge counselling
 Counseling and teaching
patients and families
Community 1  Identify patients  Conduct home visit and case  Case work – 1  Assess
psychiatry with various work performance with
mental disorders  Observation rating scale
& Deaddiction  Identifying individuals with report on field
centre  Motivate patients mental health problems visits  Evaluation of
for early case work and
treatment and  Assisting in organizations of  Visit to observation
follow up Mental Health camp deaddiction report
centre
 Assist in follow  Conducting awareness  Completion of
up clinic meetings for mental health & activity record
mental illness
 Counsel and
educate patient,  Counseling and Teaching
family and family members, patients and
community community

 Observe the  Observing deaddiction care

assessment and
care of patients at
deaddiction
centre

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING - I

including Environmental Science & Epidemiology
PLACEMENT: V SEMESTER

THEORY: 5 Credits (100 hours) includes Lab hours also

PRACTICUM: Clinical: 2 Credits (160 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students develop broad perspectives of health, its determinants, about
community health nursing and understanding about the health care delivery services, health care policies and regulations in
India. It helps the students to develop knowledge and understanding of environmental science. It further helps them to apply
the principles and concepts of BCC and health education for health promotion and maintenance of health within the community
in wellness and illness continuum. It helps students to practice Community Health Nursing for the individuals, family and
groups at rural, urban and tribal settings by applying principles of community health nursing and epidemiological approach. It
also helps the students to develop knowledge and competencies required to screen, assess, diagnose, manage and refer clients
appropriately in various health care settings. It prepares the students to provide primary healthcare to clients of all ages in the
community, DH, PHC, CHC, SC/HWC and develop beginning skills in participating in all the National Health Programs.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Explore the evolution of public health in India and community health nursing
2. Explain the concepts and determinants of health
3. Identify the levels of prevention and health problems of India
4. Develop basic understanding about the health care planning and the present health care delivery system in India at various
levels
5. Locate the significance of primary health care and comprehensive primary health care as part of current health care
delivery system focus
6. Discuss health care policies and regulations in India
7. Demonstrate understanding about an overview of environmental science, environmental health and sanitation
8. Demonstrate skill in nutritional assessment for different age groups in the community and provide appropriate nutritional
counseling
9. Provide health education to individuals and families applying the principles and techniques of behavior change
appropriate to community settings
10. Describe community health nursing approaches and concepts
11. Describe the role and responsibilities of community health nursing personnel
12. Utilize the knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive primary health care across the life span at various settings
13. Make effective home visits applying principles and methods used for home visiting
14. Use epidemiological approach in community diagnosis
15. Utilize the knowledge of epidemiology, epidemiological approaches in caring for people with communicable and non-
communicable diseases
16. Investigate an epidemic of communicable diseases
17. Assess, diagnose, manage and refer clients for various communicable and non- communicable diseases appropriately at
the primary health care level
18. Identify and perform the roles and responsibilities of nurses in implementing various national health programs in the
community for the prevention, control and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases particularly
in screening, identification, primary management and referral to a health facility/First Referral Unit (FRU)

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities

I 4 (T) Define public health, Concepts of Community  Lecture  Short answer

community health and Health and Community
community health Health Nursing  Discussion  Essay
nursing
 Definition of public health,  Explain using chart, graphs  Objective type
Explain the evolution community health and  Community needs assessment (Field  Survey report
of public health in community health nursing survey on identification of
India and scope of demographic characteristics, health
community health  Public health in India and
its evolution and Scope of determinants and resources of a
nursing rural and an urban community)
community health nursing
Explain various  Explain using examples
concepts of health and  Review: Concepts of
disease, dimensions Health & Illness/ disease:
and determinants of Definition, dimensions and
health determinants of health and
disease
Explain the natural
history of disease and  Natural history of disease
levels of prevention  Levels of prevention:
Discuss the health Primary, Secondary &
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
problems of India tertiary prevention –
Review
 Health problems (Profile)
of India

II 8 (T) Describe health Health Care Planning and  Lecture  Short answer
planning and its steps, Organization of Health
and various health Care at various levels  Discussion  Essay
plans, and committees
 Health planning steps  Field visits to CHC, PHC, SC/  Evaluation of
Health Wellness Centers (HWC) Field visit
 Health planning in India: reports &
various committees and presentation
commissions on health and
family welfare and Five
Year plans
 Participation of
community and
Discuss health care
stakeholders in health
delivery system in
planning
India at various levels
 Health care delivery
system in India:
Infrastructure and Health
sectors, Delivery of health
services at sub-centre
(SC), PHC, CHC, District
level, state level and
national level
 Directed reading
Describe SDGs,
 Sustainable development
primary health care
goals (SDGs), Primary
and comprehensive
Health Care and
primary health care
Comprehensive Primary
(CPHC)
Health Care (CPHC):
elements, principles
 CPHC through SC/Health
Wellness Center (HWC)
 Role of MLHP/CHP
 National Health Care
Explain health care
Policies and Regulations
policies and
regulations in India o National Health Policy
(1983, 2002, 2017)
o National Health Mission
(NHM): National Rural
Health Mission
(NRHM), National
Urban Health Mission
(NUHM), NHM
o National Health
Protection Mission
(NHPM)
o Ayushman Bharat
o Universal Health
Coverage

III 15 (T) Identify the role of an Environmental Science,  Lecture  Short answer
individual in the Environmental Health, and
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
conservation of natural Sanitation  Discussion  Essay
resources
 Natural resources:  Debates on environmental  Field visit
Renewable and non- protection and preservation reports
renewable resources,
natural resources and  Explain using Charts, graphs,
associated problems: Models, films, slides
Forest resources, water
resources, mineral
resources, food resources,
energy resources and land
resources
 Role of individuals in
conservation of natural
resources, and equitable
use of resources for
sustainable lifestyles
 Ecosystem: Concept,
structure and functions of
ecosystems, Types &
Describe ecosystem, Characteristics – Forest
its structure, types and ecosystem, Grassland
functions ecosystem, Desert
ecosystem, Aquatic
ecosystem, Energy flow in
ecosystem
 Biodiversity:
Classification, value of
bio-diversity, threats to
biodiversity, conservation
Explain the
of biodiversity
classification, value
and threats to  Environmental pollution:  Directed reading
biodiversity Introduction, causes,
effects and control  Visits to water supply &
measures of Air pollution, purification sites
Enumerate the causes, Water pollution, Soil
effects and control pollution, Marine
measures of pollution, Noise pollution,
environmental Thermal pollution, nuclear
pollution hazards & their impact on
health
 Climate change, global
warming: ex. heat wave,
acid rain, ozone layer
depletion, waste land
reclamation & its impact
Discuss about climate on health
change, global
 Social issues and
warming, acid rain,
environment: sustainable
and ozone layer
development, urban
depletion
problems related to
energy, water and
environmental ethics
Enumerate the role of
an individual in  Acts related to
creating awareness environmental protection
about the social issues and preservation
related to environment
Environmental Health &
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
Sanitation
List the Acts related to  Concept of environment
environmental health and sanitation
protection and
preservation  Concept of safe water,
sources of water,
waterborne diseases, water  Observe rain water harvesting
Describe the concept purification processes, plants
of environmental household purification of
health and sanitation water
 Physical and chemical
standards of drinking
water quality and tests for
assessing bacteriological
quality of water
 Concepts of water  Visit to sewage disposal and
conservation: rain water treatment sites, and waste disposal
harvesting and water shed sites
Describe water
management
conservation, rain
water harvesting and  Concept of Pollution
water shed prevention
management
 Air & noise pollution
 Role of nurse in
prevention of pollution
 Solid waste management,
Explain waste human excreta disposal &
management management and sewage
disposal and management
 Commonly used
insecticides and pesticides

IV 7 (T) Describe the various Nutrition Assessment and  Lecture  Performance

nutrition assessment Nutrition Education assessment of
methods at the  Discussion nutrition
 Review of Nutrition
community level  Demonstration assessment for
o Concepts, types different age
 Role play groups
o Meal planning: aims,
steps & diet plan for  Market visit  Evaluation on
different age groups nutritional
 Nutritional assessment for different
o Nutrition assessment of assessment
age groups
individuals, families and reports
community by using
appropriate methods
 Planning suitable diet for
individuals and families
Plan and provide diet according to local
plans for all age availability of foods,
groups including dietary habits and
therapeutic diet economic status
 General nutritional advice
 Nutrition education:  Short answer
Provide nutrition purpose, principles &  Lecture
counseling and methods and  Essay
education to all age Rehabilitation  Discussion
groups and describe
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
the national nutrition  Review: Nutritional
programs and deficiency disorders
 National nutritional policy
Identify early the food & programs in India
borne diseases, and Food Borne Diseases and
perform initial Food Safety
management and
referral appropriately Food borne diseases
 Definition, & burden,
Causes and classification
 Signs & Symptoms
 Transmission of food
borne pathogens & toxins
 Early identification, initial
management and referral
Food poisoning & food
intoxication
 Epidemiological  Field visit
features/clinical reports
characteristics, Types of  Field visits to milk purification
food poisoning plants, slaughterhouse
 Food intoxication-features,  Refer Nutrition module-BPCCHN
preventive & control Block 2-unit I & UNIT 5
measures
 Public health response to
food borne diseases

V 6 (T) Describe behaviour Communication  Lecture  Short answer

change management and Health
communication skills Education  Discussion  Essay

 Behaviour change  Role play

communication skills  Demonstration: BCC skills
o communication  Supervised field practice
o Human behaviour  Refer: BCC/SBCC module
o Health belief model: (MoHFW & USAID)
concepts & definition,
ways to influence
behaviour
o Steps of behaviour
change
o Techniques of behaviour
change: Guiding
principles in planning
BCC activity
o Steps of BCC
o Social and Behaviour
Change Communication
Counsel and provide strategies (SBCC):
health education to techniques to collect
individuals, families social history from
and community for  Performance
clients
promotion of healthy evaluation of
life style practices o Barriers to effective health
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
using appropriate communication, and education
methods and media methods to overcome sessions to
them individuals
and families
 Health promotion and
Health education:
methods/techniques, and
audio-visual aids

VI 7 (T) Describe community Community health  Lecture  Short answer

health nursing nursing approaches,
approaches and concepts, roles and  Discussion  Essays
concepts responsibilities of  Demonstration
community health
nursing personnel  Role plays

 Approaches:
o Nursing process
o Epidemiological
approach
o Problem solving
approach
o Evidence based
approach
o Empowering people to
care for themselves
 Review: Primary health
care and Comprehensive
Describe and identify Primary Health Care  Supervised field practice  Assessment of
the activities of (CPHC) supervised
community health field practice
Home Visits:
nurse to promote and
maintain family  Concept, Principles,
health through home Process, & Techniques:
visits Bag technique
 Qualities of Community
Health Nurse
 Roles and responsibilities
of community health
nursing personnel in
family health services
 Review: Principles &
techniques of counseling

VII 10 (T) Explain the specific Assisting individuals and  Lecture  Short answer
activities of families to promote and
community health maintain their health  Discussion  Essay

A. Assessment of individuals  Demonstration  Assessment of

nurse in assisting
individuals and clinical
and families (Review  Role plays
groups to promote performance in
from Child health
and maintain their the field
nursing, Medical surgical
health practice area
nursing and OBG
Nursing)
 Assessment of children,
women, adolescents,
elderly etc.
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities

 Children: Monitoring
growth and development,
milestones
 Anthropometric
measurements, BMI
 Social development  Assessment of
procedural
 Temperature and Blood skills in lab
pressure monitoring procedures
 Menstrual cycle
 Breast self-examination
(BSE) and testicles self-
examination (TSE)
 Warning Signs of various
diseases
 Tests: Urine for sugar and
albumin, blood sugar,
Hemoglobin
B. Provision of health
services/primary health
care:
 Routine check-up,
Immunization, counseling,
and diagnosis
 Management of common
diseases at home and
health centre level
o Care based on standing
orders/protocols
approved by MoH&FW
Provide primary care
o Drugs dispensing and
at home/ health centers injections at health
(HWC) using standing centre
orders/ protocols as
per public health C. Continue medical care
standards/approved by and follow up in
MoH&FW and INC community for various
regulation diseases/disabilities
D. Carry out therapeutic
procedures as
prescribed/required for
client and family
E. Maintenance of health
records and reports
 Maintenance of client
records
 Maintenance of health
Develop skill in records at the facility level
maintenance of  Evaluation of
 Report writing and records and
records and reports
documentation of activities reports
carried out during home  Document and maintain:
visits, in the clinics/centers
and field visits  Individual records
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
F. Sensitize and handle  Family records
social issues affecting
health and development  Health center records
of the family
 Women empowerment
 Women and child abuse
Develop beginning  Abuse of elders
skills in handling
social issues affecting  Female foeticide
the health and  Commercial sex workers
development of the
family  Substance abuse
G. Utilize community
resources for client and
family
 Trauma services
 Old age homes
Identify and assist the
 Orphanages
families to utilize the  Evaluation of
community resources  Homes for physically field visit
appropriately challenged individuals  Field visits reports
 Homes for destitute
 Palliative care centres
 Hospice care centres
 Assisted living facility

VIII 10 (T) Describe the concepts, Introduction to  Lecture  Short answer

approaches and Epidemiology –
methods of Epidemiological  Discussion  Essay
epidemiology Approaches and Processes  Demonstration  Report on visit
 Epidemiology: Concept to
 Role play communicable
and Definition
 Field visits: communicable disease disease
 Distribution and frequency hospital & Entomology office hospital
of disease
 Report on visit
 Aims & uses of to entomology
epidemiology office
 Epidemiological models of
causation of disease
 Concepts of disease
transmission
 Modes of transmission:
Direct, Indirect and chain
of infection
 Time trends or fluctuations
in disease occurrence
 Epidemiological
approaches: Descriptive,
analytical and
experimental
 Principles of control
measures/levels of  Investigation of an epidemic of
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
prevention of disease communicable disease
 Investigation of an  Report and
epidemic of communicable presentation
disease on
Investigate an investigating
epidemic of  Use of basic an epidemic of
communicable disease epidemiological tools to communicable
make community disease
diagnosis for effective
planning and intervention

IX 15 (T) Explain the Communicable Diseases  Lecture  Field visit

epidemiology of and National Health reports
specific communicable Programs  Discussion,
 Assessment of
diseases
1. Communicable Diseases –  Demonstration family case
Vector borne diseases (Every  Role play study
disease will be dealt under
the following headlines)  Suggested field visits  OSCE
Describe the various assessment
 Epidemiology of the  Field practice
methods of prevention,
following vector born  Short answer
control and  Assessment of clients with
diseases  Essay
management of communicable diseases
communicable  Prevention & control
diseases and the role measures
of nurses in screening,
diagnosing, primary  Screening, and diagnosing
management and the following conditions,
referral to a health primary management,
facility referral and follow up
o Malaria
o Filaria
o Kala-azar
o Japanese encephalitis
o Dengue
o Chickungunya
2. Communicable diseases:
Infectious diseases (Every
disease will be dealt under
the following headlines)
 Epidemiology of the
following infectious
diseases
 Prevention & Control
measures
 Screening, diagnosing the
following conditions,
primary management,
referral and follow up
o Leprosy
o Tuberculosis
o Vaccine preventable
diseases – Diphtheria,
whooping cough,
tetanus, poliomyelitis
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
and measles
o Enteric fever
o Viral hepatitis
o HIV/AIDS/RTI
infections
o HIV/AIDS, and
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases/ Reproductive
tract infections
(STIs/RTIs)
o Diarrhoea
o Respiratory tract
infections
o COVID-19
o Helminthic – soil &
food transmitted and
parasitic infections –
Scabies and pediculosis
3. Communicable diseases:
Zoonotic diseases
 Epidemiology of Zoonotic
diseases
 Prevention & control
measures
 Screening and diagnosing
the following conditions,
primary management,
referral and follow up
o Rabies: Identify,
suspect, primary
management and referral
to a health facility
 Role of a nurses in control
of communicable diseases
Identify the national National Health Programs
health programs
relevant to 1. UIP: Universal
communicable Immunization Program
diseases and explain (Diphtheria, Whooping
the role of nurses in cough, Tetanus,
implementation of Poliomyelitis, Measles
these programs and Hepatitis B)
2. National Leprosy
Eradication Program
(NLEP)
3. Revised National
Tuberculosis Control
Program (RNTCP)
4. Integrated Disease
Surveillance Program
(IDSP): Enteric fever,
Diarrhea, Respiratory
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
infections and Scabies
5. National Aids Control
Organization (NACO)
6. National Vector Borne
Disease Control Program
7. National Air Quality
Monitoring Program
8. Any other newly added
program

X 15 (T) Describe the national Non-Communicable  Lecture  Field visit

health program for the Diseases and National reports
control of non- Health Program (NCD)  Discussion
 Assessment of
communicable
 National response to  Demonstration family case
diseases and the role
of nurses in screening, NCDs (Every disease will  Role play study
be dealt under the
identification, primary
following headlines  Suggested field visits  OSCE
management and assessment
referral to a health  Epidemiology of specific  Field practice
facility diseases  Short answer
 Assessment of clients with non-
 Prevention and control communicable diseases  Essay
measures
 Screening, diagnosing/
identification and primary
management, referral and
follow up care
NCD-1
o Diabetes Mellitus
o Hypertension
o Cardiovascular diseases
o Stroke & Obesity
o Blindness: Categories of
visual impairment and
national program for
control of blindness
o Deafness: national
program for prevention
and control of deafness
o Thyroid diseases
o Injury and accidents:
Risk factors for Road
traffic injuries and
operational guidelines for
trauma care facility on
highways
NCD-2 Cancers
o Cervical Cancer
o Breast Cancer
o Oral cancer
o Epidemiology of specific
cancers, Risk factors/
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Methods
(Hrs) Activities
Causes, Prevention,
Screening, diagnosis –
signs, Signs & symptoms,
and early management &
referral
o Palliative care
o Role of a nurse in non-
communicable disease  Participation
control program in national health programs
National Health Programs
 National program for
prevention and control of
cancer, Diabetes,
Cardiovascular Diseases
and Stroke (NPCDCS)
 National program for
control of blindness
 National program for
prevention and control of
deafness
 National tobacco control
program
 Standard treatment
protocols used in
National Health
Programs

XI 3 (T) Enumerate the school School Health Services  Lecture  Short answer
health activities and
the role functions of a  Objectives  Discussion  Essay
school health nurse  Health problems of school  Demonstration  Evaluation of
children health
 Role play counseling to
 Components of school
health services  Suggested field visits school
children
 Maintenance of school  Field practice
 Screen,
health records
diagnose,
 Initiation and planning of manage and
school health services refer school
children
 Role of a school health
nurse  OSCE
assessment
Note: Lab hours less than 1 Credit is not specified separately.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM
CLINICAL: 2 Credits (160 hours)

CLINICAL POSTINGS: (4 weeks × 40 hours per week)

Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment

Area/Unit (Weeks) Requirements Methods
Clinical Skills
Urban 2 weeks Build and maintain  Interviewing skills using  Community needs  Evaluation of
rapport communication and assessment/ Survey survey report
 Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Area/Unit (Weeks) Requirements Methods
Clinical Skills
interpersonal relationship – Rural/urban – 1
Rural 2 Weeks Field visits:
Identify the socio-  Conducting community needs  SC/HWC, PHC,  Evaluation of
demographic assessment/survey to identify CHC field visit and
characteristics, health health determinants of a observation
determinants and community  Water resources & reports
resources of a rural and purification site –
an urban community water quality
standards
 Rain water
harvesting
 Sewage disposal
Observe the functioning Observation of
and document  Observation skills
significant observations  milk diary
 slaughterhouse –
meat hygiene
 Observation of
nutrition programs
 Visit to market
 Nutritional
Perform nutritional assessment of an
assessment and plan individual (adult) –
diet plan for adult  Nutritional assessment skills 1
 Health teaching  Health talk
(Adult) – 1 evaluation
Educate individuals/
family/community on  Use of audio-visual
 Skill in teaching aids
- Nutrition
individual/family on:
o Flash cards
- Hygiene o Nutrition, including food
hygiene and safety o Posters
- Food hygiene
o Flannel graph
- Healthy lifestyle o Healthy lifestyle
o Flip charts
- Health promotion o Health promotion
 Health assessment
of woman – 1,
Perform health infant/under five –
1, adolescent – 1,
assessment for clients  Health assessment including
of various age groups adult – 1
nutritional assessment for
clients of different age groups  Growth monitoring
of under-five
children – 1  Assessment of
clinical
Document and performance
maintain:
 Individual record
 Family record

Maintain records and  Documentation skills  Health center record

reports
 Community health
survey to
investigate an
epidemic – 1
 Evaluations of
reports &
 Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Area/Unit (Weeks) Requirements Methods
Clinical Skills
Screening, records
diagnosing and
primary
Investigate epidemic of  Investigating an epidemic – management and
communicable disease Community health survey referral:
 Communicable
disease – 1
Identify prevalent  Screening, diagnosing,
communicable and non- primary management of  Non- communicable
communicable diseases common health problems in diseases – 1
the community and referral of
 Home visits – 2
high-risk clients to FRUs
Screen, diagnose,  Clinical
manage and refer  Conduct home visit
performance
clients with common assessment
health problems in the  Participation in any
community and refer  OSCE
two national health
high risk clients using programs  Final clinical
standing examination
orders/protocols
 Evaluation of
home visit
Participate in  Participation in
implementation of school health
 Participation in program – 1
national health implementation of national
programs health programs

Participate in school
health program
 Participation in school health
program

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY/NURSING EDUCATION

PLACEMENT: V SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
PRACTICUM: Lab/Practical: 1 Credit (40 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help the students to develop knowledge, attitude and beginning competencies
essential for applying basic principles of teaching and learning among individuals and groups both in educational and clinical
settings. It also introduces basics of curriculum planning and organization. It further enables students to participate actively
in team and collaborative learning.

COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be competent to

1. Develop basic understanding of theoretical foundations and principles of teaching and learning
2. Identify the latest approaches to education and learning
3. Initiate self- assessment to identify one‘s own learning styles
4. Demonstrate understanding of various teaching styles that can be used, based on the learners‘ readiness and
generational needs
5. Develop understanding of basics of curriculum planning, and organizing
6. Analyze and use different teaching methods effectively that are relevant to student population and settings
7. Make appropriate decisions in selection of teaching learning activities integrating basic principles
8. Utilize active learning strategies that enhance critical thinking, team learning and collaboration
9. Engage in team learning and collaboration through inter professional education
10. Integrate the principles of teaching and learning in selection and use of educational media/technology
11. Apply the principles of assessment in selection and use of assessment and evaluation strategies
12. Construct simple assessment tools/tests integrating cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of learning that can
measure knowledge and competence of students
13. Develop basic understanding of student guidance through mentoring and academic advising
14. Identify difficult situations, crisis and disciplinary/grievance issues experienced by students and provide appropriate
counseling
15. Engage in ethical practice in educational as well as clinical settings based on values, principles and ethical standards
16. Develop basic understanding of evidence-based teaching practices
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, P – Practical (Laboratory)
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
T P

I 6 3 Explain the definition, Introduction and Theoretical  Lecture cum  Quiz

aims, types, Foundations: discussion
approaches and scope
Education and educational technology
of educational
technology  Definition, aims
 Approaches and scope of educational
technology
 Latest approaches to education:
o Transformational education
o Relationship based education
o Competency based education

Educational philosophy:
Compare and contrast
the various  Definition of philosophy, education
educational and philosophy
philosophies
 Comparison of educational
philosophies
 Philosophy of nursing education

Explain the teaching Teaching learning process:

learning process,
nature, characteristics  Definitions
and principles
 Teaching learning as a process
 Nature and characteristics of teaching
and learning
 Principles of teaching and learning
 Barriers to teaching and learning
 Learning theories
 Latest approaches to learning
o Experiential learning
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
T P
o Reflective learning
o Scenario based learning Group exercise:
o Simulation based learning  Create/discuss Assessment of
o Blended learning scenario-based Assignment:
exercise
 Learning
theories –
analysis of any
one

II 6 6 Identify essential Assessment and Planning  Lecture cum  Short answer

qualities/attributes of a discussion
teacher
Assessment of teacher  Objective type

Describe the teaching  Essential qualities of a teacher

styles of faculty  Teaching styles – Formal
Explain the authority, demonstrator, facilitator,
determinants of delegator
learning and initiates Assessment of learner
self-assessment to Self-assessment
identify own learning  Types of learners exercise:
style 
 Determinants of learning – Identify your
learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style using
learning styles any learning style
inventory (ex.
 Today‘s generation of learners and Kolb‘s learning
Identify the factors their skills and attributes
that motivate the style inventory)
learner  Emotional intelligence of the  Lecture cum
learner discussion
Define curriculum and
classify types  Motivational factors – personal
factors, environmental factors and
Identify the factors
support system
influencing curriculum
development Curriculum Planning
 Curriculum – definition, types
Develop skill in  Curriculum design – components,
writing learning approaches
outcomes, and lesson
plan  Curriculum development – factors Individual/group
influencing curriculum development, exercise:
facilitators and barriers
 Writing learning Assessment of
 Writing learning outcomes/ outcomes Assignment:
behavioral objectives
 Preparation of a  Individual/
 Basic principles of writing course lesson plan Group
plan, unit plan and lesson plan

III 8 15 Explain the principles Implementation  Lecture cum  Short answer

and strategies of Discussion
Teaching in Classroom and Skill lab –  Objective type
classroom
Teaching Methods
management
 Classroom management-principles
and strategies
 Classroom communication
o Facilitators and Barriers to
classroom communication
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
T P
o Information communication
technology (ICT) – ICT used in
education
Teaching methods – Features,
Describe different advantages and disadvantages
methods/strategies of
 Lecture, Group discussion,  Practice  Assessment of
teaching and develop
microteaching teaching/Micro microteaching
beginning skill in
using various teaching  Skill lab – simulations, teaching
methods Demonstration & re-demonstration  Exercise (Peer
teaching)
 Symposium, panel discussion,
seminar, scientific workshop,  Patient teaching
exhibitions session
 Role play, project
 Field trips
 Self-directed learning (SDL)
 Computer assisted learning
 One-to-one instruction
Active learning strategies
 Team based learning
Explain active
learning strategies and  Problem based learning
participate actively in  Construction of
team and collaborative  Peer sharing game – puzzle
learning  Case study analysis
 Teaching in groups
 Journaling – interdisciplinary
 Debate
 Gaming
 Inter-professional education

IV 3 3 Enumerate the factors Teaching in the Clinical Setting –  Lecture cum  Short answer
influencing selection Teaching Methods discussion
of clinical learning
experiences  Clinical learning environment
 Factors influencing selection of
clinical learning experiences
 Practice model
 Characteristics of effective clinical
teacher
 Writing clinical learning
outcomes/practice competencies
 Clinical teaching strategies – patient
assignment – clinical conference,
Develop skill in using clinical presentation/bedside clinic,
different clinical Case study/care study, nursing  Writing clinical
teaching strategies  Assessment of
rounds, concept mapping, project, outcomes –
written
debate, game, role play, PBL, assignments in
assignment
questioning, written assignment, pairs
process recording
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
T P
V 5 5 Explain the purpose, Educational/Teaching Media  Lecture cum  Short answer
principles and steps in discussion
the use of media  Media use – Purpose, components,  Objective type
principles and steps
 Types of media
Categorize the
different types of Still visuals
media and describe its o Non projected – drawings &
advantages and diagrams, charts, graphs, posters,
disadvantages cartoons, board devices (chalk/white
board, bulletin board, flannel board,
flip charts, flash cards, still
pictures/photographs, printed
materials-handout, leaflet, brochure,
flyer
o Projected – film stripes, microscope,
power point slides, overhead
projector
Develop skill in
preparing and using Moving visuals
media o Video learning resources –
 Preparation of
different teaching  Assessment of
videotapes & DVD, blu-ray, USB
flash drive the teaching
aids – (Integrate
o Motion pictures/films with practice media prepared
teaching sessions)
Realia and models
o Real objects & Models
Audio aids/audio media
o Audiotapes/Compact discs
o Radio & Tape recorder
o Public address system
o Digital audio
Electronic media/computer learning
resources
o Computers
o Web-based videoconferencing
o E-learning, Smart classroom
Telecommunication (Distance
education)
o Cable TV, satellite broadcasting,
videoconferencing Telephones –
Telehealth/telenursing
Mobile technology

VI 5 3 Describe the purpose, Assessment/Evaluation  Lecture cum  Short answer

scope, principles in Methods/Strategies discussion
selection of evaluation  Objective type
methods and barriers  Purposes, scope and principles in
to evaluation selection of assessment methods and
types
Explain the guidelines
to develop assessment  Barriers to evaluation
 Guidelines to develop assessment
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
T P
tests tests
Develop skill in Assessment of knowledge:
construction of
different tests  Essay type questions,
 Short answer questions (SAQ)

Identify various clinical  Multiple choice questions (MCQ –

evaluation tools and single response & multiple response)
demonstrate skill in Assessment of skills:
selected tests
 Clinical evaluation
 Observation (checklist, rating scales,  Exercise on
videotapes) constructing
 Assessment of
 Written communication – progress assessment tool/s
tool/s prepared
notes, nursing care plans, process
recording, written assignments
 Verbal communication (oral
examination)
 Simulation
 Objective Structured Clinical
Examination (OSCE)
 Self-evaluation
 Clinical portfolio, clinical logs
Assessment of Attitude:
 Attitude scales
Assessment tests for higher learning:
 Interpretive questions, hot spot
questions, drag and drop and ordered
response questions

VII 3 3 Explain the scope, Guidance/academic advising,  Lecture cum

purpose and principles counseling and discipline discussion
of guidance
Guidance
 Definition, objectives, scope,
purpose and principles
 Roles of academic advisor/ faculty
in guidance
Counseling
Differentiate between

Role play on  Assessment of
guidance and  Difference between guidance and
counseling student counseling performance in
counseling
in different role play
 Definition, objectives, scope, situations scenario
principles, types, process and steps of
Describe the  Assignment on
principles, types, and counseling
identifying
counseling process  Counseling skills/techniques – situations requiring  Evaluation of
basics counseling assignment

Develop basic skill of  Roles of counselor

counseling and  Organization of counseling services
guidance
 Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
T P

 Issues for counseling innursing

students
Discipline and grievance in students
Recognize the
importance of  Managing disciplinary/grievance
preventive counseling problems – preventive guidance &
and develop skill to counseling
respond to disciplinary
problems and grievance  Role of students‘ grievance
among students redressal cell/committee

VIII 4 2 Recognize the Ethics and Evidence Based  Value  Short answer
importance of value- Teaching (EBT) in Nursing clarification
based education Education exercise  Evaluation of
case study
Develop skill in ethical Ethics – Review  Case study analysis
decision making and analysis (student
maintain ethical  Definition of terms
encountered
standards for students  Value based education in nursing scenarios) and
suggest ethical
Introduce knowledge of  Value development strategies
decision-making
EBT and its application
 Ethical decision making steps
in nursing education
 Ethical standards for students  Lecture cum
discussion
 Student-faculty relationship
Evidence based teaching –  Quiz – MCQ
Introduction
 Evidence based education process
and its application to nursing
education

INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC NURSING AND INDIAN LAWS

PLACEMENT: V SEMESTER
THEORY: 1 Credit (20 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students to know the importance of forensic science in total patient care
and to recognize forensic nursing as a specialty discipline in professional nursing practice.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify forensic nursing as an emerging specialty in healthcare and nursing practice
2. Explore the history and scope of forensic nursing practice
3. Identify forensic team, role and responsibilities of forensic nurse in total care of victim of violence and in preservation
of evidence
4. Develop basic understanding of the Indian judicial system and legal procedures
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes
(Hrs) Activities Methods

I 3 (T) Describe the Forensic Science  Lecture cum  Quiz – MCQ

nature of discussion
forensic science  Definition
and discus issues  History
concerning
violence  Importance in medical science
 Visit to Regional
 Forensic Science Laboratory  Write visit
Forensic Science
report
Laboratory

Violence
 Definition
 Epidemiology
 Source of data

Sexual abuse – child and women

II 2 (T) Explain concepts Forensic Nursing  Lecture cum  Short answer

of forensic discussion
nursing and  Definition  Objective type
scope of practice  History and development
for forensic
nurse  Scope – setting of practice, areas of practice
and subspecialties
 Ethical issues
 Roles and responsibilities of nurse
 INC & SNC Acts

III 7 (T) Identify Forensic Team  Lecture cum  Objective type

members of Discussion
forensic team  Members and their roles  Short answer
and describe role
of forensic nurse
Comprehensive forensic nursing care of
victim and family
 Physical aspects  Hypothetical/real
case presentation
 Psychosocial aspects
 Cultural and spiritual aspects
 Legal aspects
 Assist forensic team in care beyond scope of
her practice
 Admission and discharge/referral/death of  Observation of post-
victim of violence mortem

 Responsibilities of nurse as a witness

Evidence preservation – role of nurses

 Observation  Visit to department
of forensic medicine
 Recognition  Write report
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes
(Hrs) Activities Methods

 Collection
 Preservation
 Documentation of Biological and other
evidence related to criminal/traumatic event
 Forwarding biological samples for forensic
examination

IV 3 (T) Describe Introduction of Indian Constitution  Lecture cum  Short answer

fundamental discussion
rights and
human rights Fundamental Rights
commission  Written Assignment
 Rights of victim  Assessment of
written
 Rights of accused
assignment

 Visit to prison
 Write visit
Human Rights Commission report

V 5 (T) Explain Indian Sources of laws and law-making powers  Lecture cum  Quiz
judicial system discussion
and laws
Overview of Indian Judicial System
 Guided reading
 JMFC (Judicial Magistrate First Class)  Short answer
 District
 State
 Apex

 Lecture cum
Civil and Criminal Case Procedures discussion
 IPC (Indian Penal Code)
 ICPC
 IE Act (Indian Evidence Act)
Discuss the
importance of
Overview of POSCO Act
POSCO Act

CHILD HEALTH NURSING - II

PLACEMENT: VI SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
PRACTICUM: Clinical: 1 Credit (80 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for developing an understanding of the modern approach to child-care,
identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Apply the knowledge of pathophysiology and provide nursing care to children with Cardiovascular, GI, genitourinary,
nervous system disorders, orthopedic disorders, eye, ear and skin disorders and communicable diseases
2. Provide care to children with common behavioural, social and psychiatric problems
3. Manage challenged children
4. Identify the social and welfare services for challenged children
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment

Activities Methods
(Hrs)

1 20 (T) Describe the etiology, Cardiovascular system:  Lecture cum  Short answer
pathophysiology, discussion
 Identification and Nursing management  Objective type
clinical manifestation
of congenital malformations  Demonstration and
and nursing  Assessment of
practice session
management of  Congenital heart diseases: Cyanotic skills with
children with disorders and Acyanotic (ASD,VSD, PDA,TOF) checklist
of cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal,  Others: Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic
genitourinary, and heart disease, Congestive cardiac
nervous system failure
 Hematological conditions:
a) Congenital: Hemophilia,
Thalassemia
b) Others: Anemia, Leukemia,
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic
purpura, Hodgkins and non-
hodgkins lymphoma
Gastro-intestinal system:
 Identification and Nursing management
of congenital malformations.
 Congenital: Cleft lip, Cleft palate,
Congenital hypertrophic pyloric
stenosis, Hirschsprungs disease
(Megacolon), Anorectal malformation,
Malabsorption syndrome, Abdominal
wall defects, Hernia
 Others: Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea,
Vomiting, Protein energy malnutrition,
Intestinal obstruction, Hepatic diseases,
intestinal parasites
Genitourinary urinary system:
 Identification and Nursing management
of congenital malformations.
 Congenital: Wilms tumor, Extropy of
bladder, Hypospadias, Epispadias,
Obstructive uropathy
 Others: Nephrotic syndrome, Acute
glomerulonephritis, renal failure
Nervous system:
 Identification and Nursing management
of congenital malformations
a) Congenital: Spina bifida,
Hydrocephalous.
b) Others: Meningitis, Encephalitis,
Convulsive disorders (convulsions
and seizures), Cerebral palsy head
injury

II 10 (T) Describe the etiology, Orthopedic disorders:  Lecture cum  Short answer
pathophysiology, discussion
 Club foot  Objective type
clinical manifestation
 Demonstration
and nursing  Assessment of
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
management of  Hip dislocation and  Practice session skills with
children with checklist
Orthopedic disorders,  Fracture  Clinical practice
eye, ear and skin Disorder of eye, ear and skin:
disorders
 Refractory errors
 Otitis media and
Explain the preventive
measures and strategies  Atopic dermatitis
for children with Communicable diseases in children,
communicable diseases their identification/ diagnosis, nursing
management in hospital, in home, control
& prevention:
 Tuberculosis
 Diphtheria
 Tetanus
 Pertussis
 Poliomyelitis
 Measles
 Mumps, and
 Chickenpox
 HIV/AIDS
 Dengue fever
 COVID-19

III 10 (T) Describe the Management of behavior and social  Lecture cum  Short answer
management of problems in children discussion
children with  Objective type
• Child Guidance clinic  Field visits to child
behavioral & social  Assessment of
guidance clinics,
problems • Common behavior disorders in children field reports
school for mentally
and management
& physically,
Identify the social & o Enuresis and Encopresis socially challenged
welfare services for o Nervousness
challenged children o Nail biting
o Thumb sucking
o Temper tantrum
o Stealing
o Aggressiveness
o Juvenile delinquency
o School phobia
o Learning disability
 Psychiatric disorders in children and
management
o Childhood schizophrenia
o Childhood depression
o Conversion reaction
o Posttraumatic stress disorder
o Autistic spectrum disorders
 Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
 Eating disorder in children and
management
o Obesity
o Anorexia nervosa
o Bulimia
 Management of challenged children.
o Mentally
o Physically
o Socially
o Child abuse,
o Substance abuse
 Welfare services for challenged
children in India

CHILD HEALTH NURSING - II – CLINICAL PRACTICUM (1 Credit – 80 hours)

Given under Child Health Nursing - I as I & II

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING - II

PLACEMENT: VI SEMESTER
THEORY: 1 Credit (40 Hours)
PRACTICUM: Clinical: 2 Credits (160 Hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the students with basic understanding and skills essential to meet
psychiatric emergencies and perform the role of community mental health nurse.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Apply nursing process in providing care to patients with substance use disorders, and personality and sexual disorders.
2. Apply nursing process in providing care to patients with behavioural and emotional disorders occurring during
childhood and adolescence.
3. Apply nursing process in providing care to patients with organic brain disorders.
4. Identify and respond to psychiatric emergencies.
5. Carry out crisis interventions during emergencies under supervision.
6. Perform admission and discharge procedures as per MHCA 2017.
7. Explore the roles and responsibilities of community mental health nurse in delivering community mental health
services.
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Outcomes Methods
(Hrs) Activities
I 6 (T) Describe the Nursing Management of Patients with  Lecture cum  Essay
etiology, psycho- Substance Use Disorders discussion
dynamics, clinical  Short answer
 Prevalence and incidence  Case discussion
manifestations,  Assessment of
 Commonly used psychotropic substance:
diagnostic criteria  Case presentation patient
and management of classifications, forms, routes, action,
management
patients with intoxication and withdrawal  Clinical practice problems
substance use  Psychodynamics/etiology of substance use
disorders disorder (Terminologies: Substance Use,
Abuse, Tolerance, Dependence,
Withdrawal)
 Diagnostic criteria/formulations
 Nursing Assessment: History (substance
history), Physical, mental assessment and
drug and drug assay
 Treatment (detoxification, antabuse and
narcotic antagonist therapy and harm
reduction, Brief interventions, MET,
refusal skills, maintenance therapy) and
nursing management of patients with
substance use disorders
 Special considerations for vulnerable
population
 Follow-up and home care and
rehabilitation
II 6 (T) Describe the Nursing Management of Patient with  Lecture cum  Essay
etiology, psycho- Personality and Sexual Disorders discussion
dynamics, clinical  Short answer
 Prevalence and incidence  Case discussion
manifestations,  Assessment of
diagnostic criteria  Classification of disorders  Case presentation patient
and management of management
patients with  Etiology, psychopathology, characteristics,  Clinical practice
problems
personality, and diagnosis
sexual disorders
 Nursing Assessment: History, Physical and
mental health assessment
 Treatment modalities and nursing
management of patients with personality,
and sexual disorders
 Geriatric considerations
 Follow-up and home care and
rehabilitation

III 8 (T) Describe the Nursing Management of Behavioural &  Lecture cum  Essay
etiology, psycho- Emotional Disorders occurring during discussion
pathology, clinical Childhood and Adolescence (Intellectual  Short answer
 Case discussion
manifestations, disability, autism, attention deficit,  Assessment of
diagnostic criteria hyperactive disorder, eating disorders,  Case presentation patient
and management of learning disorder) management
childhood and  Clinical practice problems
adolescent disorders  Prevalence and incidence
including mental  Classifications
deficiency
 Etiology, psychodynamics, Characteristics,
diagnostic criteria/formulations
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Outcomes Methods
(Hrs) Activities

 Nursing Assessment: History, Physical,

mental status examination and IQ
assessment
 Treatment modalities and nursing
management of childhood disorders
including intellectual disability
 Follow-up and home care and
rehabilitation

IV 5 (T) Describe the Nursing Management of Organic Brain  Lecture cum  Essay
etiology, psycho- Disorders (Delirium, Dementia, amnestic discussion
pathology, clinical disorders)  Short answer
 Case discussion
manifestations,
 Prevalence and incidence  Assessment of
diagnostic criteria  Case presentation patient
and management of  Classification management
organic brain  Clinical practice problems
disorders.  Etiology, psychopathology, clinical
features, diagnosis and Differential
diagnosis
 Nursing Assessment: History, Physical,
mental and neurological assessment
 Treatment modalities and nursing
management of organic brain disorders
 Follow-up and home care and
rehabilitation

V 6 (T) Identify psychiatric Psychiatric Emergencies and Crisis  Lecture cum  Short answer
emergencies and Intervention discussion
carry out crisis  Objective type
intervention  Types of psychiatric emergencies  Case discussion
(attempted suicide, violence/ aggression,
stupor, delirium tremens and other  Case presentation
psychiatric emergencies) and their  Clinical practice
managements
 Maladaptive behaviour of individual and
groups, stress, crisis and disaster(s)
 Types of crisis
 Crisis intervention: Principles, Techniques
and Process
- Stress reduction interventions as per
stress adaptation model
- Coping enhancement
- Techniques of counseling
VI 4 (T) Explain legal Legal Issues in Mental Health Nursing  Lecture cum  Short answer
aspects applied in discussion
mental health  Overview of Indian Lunacy Act and The  Objective type
settings and role of Mental Health Act 1987  Case discussion
the nurse  (Protection of Children from Sexual
Offence) POSCO Act
 Mental Health Care Act (MHCA) 2017
 Rights of mentally ill clients
 Forensic psychiatry and nursing
 Acts related to narcotic and psychotropic
substances and illegal drug trafficking
 Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Outcomes Methods
(Hrs) Activities

 Admission and discharge procedures as per

MHCA 2017
 Role and responsibilities of nurses in
implementing MHCA 2017
VII 5 (T) Describe the model Community Mental Health Nursing  Lecture cum  Short answer
of preventive discussion
psychiatry  Development of Community Mental  Objective type
Health Services:  Clinical/ field
practice  Assessment of
 National mental health policy viz. National the field visit
Describe Health Policy  Field visits to reports
Community Mental mental health
health services and  National Mental Health Program service agencies
role of the nurse  Institutionalization versus
Deinstitutionalization
 Model of Preventive psychiatry
 Mental Health Services available at the
primary, secondary, tertiary levels
including rehabilitation and nurses‘
responsibilities
 Mental Health Agencies: Government and
voluntary, National and International
 Mental health nursing issues for special
populations: Children, Adolescence,
Women Elderly, Victims of violence and
abuse, Handicapped, HIV/AIDS etc.

CLINICAL PRACTICUM – 2 Credits (80 hours)

Clinical Practicum for Mental Health Nursing - I & II are given under Mental Health Nursing - I Clinical Practicum
NURSING MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
PLACEMENT: VI Semester
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours) includes Lab/Skill Lab hours also
PRACTICUM: Clinical: 1 Credits (80 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge and competencies in areas of
administration, and management of nursing services and education. Further prepares the students to develop leadership
competencies and perform their role as effective leaders in an organization.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Analyze the health care trends influencing development of nursing services and education in India.
2. Describe the principles, functions and process of management applied to nursing.
3. Develop basic understanding and beginning competencies in planning and organizing nursing services in a hospital.
4. Apply the concept of human resource management and identify the job description for all categories of nursing
personnel including in service education.
5. Discuss the principles and methods of staffing and scheduling in an individual hospital/nursing unit.
6. Develop skill in management of materials and supplies including inventory control.
7. Develop team working and inter professional collaboration competencies.
8. Identify effective leadership styles and develop leadership competencies.
9. Utilize the knowledge of principles and line of control and participate in quality management and evaluation activities.
10. Utilize the knowledge related to financial planning in nursing services and education during budgetary process.
11. Apply the knowledge of nursing informatics in maintenance of records and reports relevant to patient information,
nursing care and progress.
12. Demonstrate understanding of the INC guidelines for establishment and accreditation of educational institutions in
terms of faculty norms, physical infrastructure and clinical facilities.
13. Demonstrate beginning competencies in planning, organizing and staffing at college including implementation and
evaluation of curriculum.
14. Identify the legal issues and laws relevant to nursing practice and education.
15 Apply the knowledge and utilize the various opportunities for professional advancement.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes
I 1 (T) Explore the Health Care and Development of  Lecture cum discussion  Short answer
health care, Nursing Services in India
development of  Directed reading and written  Assessment
nursing  Current health care delivery system of assignment of assignment
services and India – review
education in  Planning and development of nursing
India and services and education at global and
trends national scenario
 Recent trends and issues of nursing
service and management

II 2 (T) Explain the Management Basics Applied to  Lecture and discussion  MCQ
principles and Nursing
functions of  Short answer
management  Definitions, concepts and theories of
applied to management
nursing  Importance, features and levels of
management
 Management and administration
 Functions of management
 Principles of management
 Role of a nurse as a manager
Introduction to Management Process
Describe the  Planning
introductory
concepts of  Organizing
management as  Staffing
a process
 Directing/Leading
 Controlling

MANAGEMENT OF NURSING
SERVICES
III 4 (T) Describe the Planning Nursing Services  Lecture and Discussion  Formulate
essential Mission &
elements of  Vision, Mission, philosophy,  Visit to specific hospital/ patient Vision
planning objectives care units Statement for
 Nursing service policies, procedures  Demonstration of disaster drill the nursing
and manuals in the respective setting department/
unit
 Functional and operational planning
 Assessment
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes

 Strategic planning of problem-

solving
 Program planning – Gantt chart & exercises
milestone chart
 Visit Report
 Budgeting – concepts, principles,
types,
 Budget proposal, cost benefit analysis
 Planning hospital and patient care unit
(Ward)
 Planning for emergency and disaster

IV 4 (T) Discuss the Organizing  Lecture cum discussion  Short answer

concepts of
organizing  Organizing as a process – assignment,  Comparison of organizational  Assessment
including delegation and coordination structure of various of assignment
organizations
hospital  Hospital – types, functions &
organization organization  Nursing care delivery systems –
assignment
 Organizational development
 Preparation of Organizational
 Organizational structure
chart of hospital/ Nursing
 Organizational charts services

 Organizational effectiveness
 Hospital administration, Control &
line of authority
 Hospital statistics including hospital
utilization indices
 Nursing care delivery systems and
trends
 Role of nurse in maintenance of
effective organizational climate

V 6 (T) Identify the Staffing (Human resource  Lecture and discussion  Formulate
significance of management) Job
human resource  Role play description at
 Definition, objectives, components
management
and functions  Games self-assessment, case different
(HRM) and discussion and practice session levels of care
material Staffing & Scheduling & compare
management  Calculation of staffing with existing
 Staffing – Philosophy, staffing
and discuss its requirements for a specified system
activities
elements ward
 Recruiting, selecting, deployment  Preparation of
duty roster
 Training, development, credentialing,
retaining, promoting, transfer,
terminating, superannuation
 Staffing units – Projecting staffing
requirements/calculation of
requirements of staff resources Nurse
patient ratio, Nurse Population ratio as
per SIU norms/IPH Norms, and Patient
classification system
 Categories of nursing personnel
including job description of all levels
 Assignment and nursing care
responsibilities
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes

 Turnover and absenteeism

 Staff welfare
 Discipline and grievances
In-Service Education
 Nature and scope of in-service  Visit
education program to inventory store of the
institution
Explain the  Principles of adult learning – review
procedural  Planning and organizing in-service
steps of  Preparation of
educational program MMF/records
material
management  Methods, techniques and evaluation  Preparation of
 Preparation of report log book &
condemnation
Develop Material Resource Management documents
managerial
skill in  Procurement, purchasing process,  Visit Report
inventory inventory control & role of nurse
control and  Auditing and maintenance in hospital
actively and patient care unit
participate in
procurement
process

VI 5 (T) Describe the Directing and Leading  Lecture and discussion  Assignment
important on Reports &
methods of  Definition, principles, elements of  Demonstration of record & Records
supervision and directing report maintenance in specific maintained in
wards/ departments
guidance  Supervision and guidance nursing
department/
 Participatory management
 Preparation of
 Inter-professional collaboration protocols and
 Management by objectives manuals

 Team management
 Assignments, rotations
 Maintenance of discipline
 Leadership in management

VII 4 (T) Discuss the Leadership  Lecture cum discussion  Short answer
significance
and changing  Definition, concepts, and theories  Self-assessment  Essay
trends of  Leadership principles and  Report on types of leadership  Assessment
nursing competencies adopted at different levels of of
leadership health care in the given setting exercise/repor
 Leadership styles: Situational
t
leadership, Transformational  Problem solving/ Conflict
Analyze the leadership management exercise
different  Methods of leadership development Observation of managerial roles
leadership at different levels (middle level
styles and  Mentorship/preceptorship in nursing
mangers-ward incharge, ANS)
develop
 Delegation, power & politics,
leadership
empowerment, mentoring and
competencies
coaching
 Decision making and problem solving
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes

 Conflict management and negotiation

 Implementing planned change

VIII 4 (T) Explain the Controlling  Lecture cum discussion  Assessment

process of of prepared
controlling and  Implementing standards, policies,  Preparation of policies/ protocols
its activities procedures, protocols and practices protocols for nursing units/
department
 Nursing performance audit, patient
satisfaction
 Nursing rounds, Documentation –
records and reports
 Total quality management – Quality
assurance, Quality and safety
 Performance appraisal
 Program evaluation review technique
(PERT)
 Bench marking, Activity plan (Gantt
chart)
 Critical path analysis

IX 4 (T) Explain the Organizational Behavior and Human  Lecture and discussion  Short answer
concepts of Relations
organizational  Role play/ exercise – Group  OSCE
behavior and  Concepts and theories of dynamics & human relations
group organizational behavior
dynamics  Group dynamics
 Review – Interpersonal relationship
 Human relations
 Public relations in the context of
nursing
 Relations with professional
associations and employee unions
 Collective bargaining
 Review – Motivation and morale
building
 Communication in the workplace –
assertive communication
 Committees – importance in the
organization, functioning

X 2 (T) Describe the Financial Management  Lecture cum discussion  Short answer
financial
management  Definition, objectives, elements,  Budget proposal review  Essay
functions, principles & scope of
related to
financial management  Preparation of budget proposal  Assessment
nursing for a specific department of assignment
services  Financial planning (budgeting for
nursing department)
 Proposal, projecting requirement for
staff, equipment and supplies for –
Hospital & patient care units &
emergency and disaster units
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes

 Budget and Budgetary process

 Financial audit

XI 1 (T) Review the Nursing Informatics/ Information  Review  Short answer

concepts, Management – Review
principles and  Practice session
 Patient records
methods and  Visit to departments
use of nursing  Nursing records
informatics
 Use of computers in hospital, college
and community
 Telemedicine & Tele nursing
 Electronic Medical Records (EMR),
EHR

XII 1 (T) Review Personal Management – Review  Review

personal
management in  Emotional intelligence  Discussion
terms of  Resilience building
management of
emotions, stress  Stress and time management – de-
and resilience stressing
 Career planning

MANAGEMENT OF NURSING
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
XIII 4 (T) Describe the Establishment of Nursing Educational  Lecture and discussion  Visit report
process of Institutions
establishing  Visit to one of the regulatory
educational  Indian Nursing Council norms and bodies
institutions and guidelines – Faculty norms, physical
its accreditation facilities, clinical facilities, curriculum
guidelines implementation, and
evaluation/examination guidelines
 Coordination with regulatory bodies –
INC and State Nursing Council
 Accreditation – Inspections
 Affiliation with university/State
council/board of examinations

XIV 4 (T) Explain the Planning and Organizing  Directed reading – INC  Short
planning and Curriculum answer
organizing  Philosophy, objectives and mission of
functions of a the college  Preparation of organizational  Essay
nursing college  Organization structure of structure of the college
 Assessment
school/college  Written assignment – writing of assignment
philosophy of a teaching
 Review – Curriculum planning
department
 Planning teaching and learning
 Preparation of master plan,
experiences, clinical facilities – master
time table and clinical rotation
plan, time table and clinical rotation
 Budget planning – faculty, staff,
equipment & supplies, AV aids, Lab
equipment, library books, journals,
computers and maintenance
 Infrastructure facilities – college,
classrooms, hostel, library, labs,
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes
computer lab, transport facilities
 Records & reports for students, staff,
faculty and administrative
 Committees and functioning
 Clinical experiences

XV 4 (T) Develop Staffing and Student Selection  Guided reading on faculty  Short answer
understanding norms
of staffing the  Faculty/staff selection, recruitment and  Activity
college and placement, job description  Faculty welfare activities report
report
selecting the  Performance appraisal  Assessment
students  Writing job description of of job
 Faculty development
tutors description
 Faculty/staff welfare
 Student recruitment, admission,
clinical placement

XVI 4 (T) Analyze the Directing and Controlling  Review principles of evaluation  Short
leadership and answer
management  Review – Curriculum implementation  Assignment – Identify
activities in an and evaluation disciplinary problems among  Assessment
students of assignment
educational  Leadership and motivation,
and record
organization supervision – review  Writing student record
 Guidance and counseling
 Quality management – educational
audit
 Program evaluation, evaluation of
performance
 Maintaining discipline
 Institutional records and reports –
administrative, faculty, staff and
students

XVII 4 (T) Identify various PROFESSIONAL

legal issues and CONSIDERATIONS
laws relevant to
Review – Legal and Ethical Issues
nursing
practice  Nursing as a profession –
Characteristics of a professional nurse
 Nursing practice – philosophy, aim
and objectives
 Regulatory bodies – INC and SNC
constitution and functions
Review – Professional ethics
 Code of ethics and professional
conduct – INC & ICN
 Practice standards for nursing – INC
 International Council for Nurses (ICN)
Legal aspects in nursing:
 Consumer protection act, patient rights
 Legal terms related to practice, legal
 Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Activities Assessment
(Hrs) Methods
Outcomes
system – types of law, tort law &
liabilities
 Laws related to nursing practice –
negligence, malpractice, breach,
penalties
 Invasion of privacy, defamation of
character
 Nursing regulatory mechanisms –
registration, licensure, renewal,
accreditation, nurse practice act,
regulation for nurse
practitioner/specialist nursing practice

XVIII 2 (T) Explain various Professional Advancement  Prepare journal list available  Assessment
opportunities in India of
for professional  Continuing Nursing Education assignments
advancement  Career opportunities  Write an article – research/
clinical
 Membership with professional
organizations – national and
international
 Participation in research activities
 Publications – journals, newspaper

Note: Less than 1 credit lab hours are not specified

CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Clinical: 2 Credits (80 hours) 2 weeks × 40 hours per week = 80 hours
Practice Competencies:
Hospital
1. Prepare organizational chart of hospital/Nursing services/nursing department
2. Calculate staffing requirements for a particular nursing unit/ward
3. Formulate Job description at different levels of care
4. Prepare duty roster for staff/students at different levels
5. Participate in procuring/purchase of equipment & supplies
6. Prepare log book/MMF for specific equipment/materials
7. Maintain and store inventory and keep daily records
8. Prepare and maintain various records & reports of the settings – incident reports/adverse reports/audit reports
9. Prepare and implement protocols & manuals
10. Participate in supervision, evaluation and conducting in service education for the staff

College & Hostel

1. Prepare organizational chart of college
2. Formulate job description for tutors
3. Prepare Master plan, time table and clinical rotation
4. Prepare student anecdotes
5. Participate in planning, conducting and evaluation of clinical teaching
6. Participate in evaluation of students‘ clinical experience
7. Participate in planning and conducting practical examination OSCE – end of posting
CLINICAL POSTING: Management experience in hospital & college.

MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING - I

including SBA module
PLACEMENT: VI SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
PRACTICUM: Skill Lab: 1 Credit (40 hours); Clinical: 3 Credits (240 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and competencies on the concepts and principles
of midwifery. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering respectful maternity care to woman during antenatal,
intranatal and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings. It further helps to develop skills in managing normal
neonates and participate in family welfare programs.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the program, the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate professional accountability for the delivery of nursing care as per INC standards/ICM competencies that
are consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory and humanistic principles in midwifery practice.
2. Communicate effectively with individuals, families and professional colleagues fostering mutual respect and shared
decision making to enhance health outcomes.
3. Recognize the trends and issues in midwifery and obstetrical nursing.
4. Review and describe the anatomy and physiology of human reproductive system and conception.
5. Describe and apply physiology in the management of normal pregnancy, birth and puerperium.
6. Demonstrate competency in providing respectful and evidence based maternity care for women during the antenatal,
intranatal and postnatal period.
7. Uphold the fundamental human rights of individuals when providing midwifery care.
8. Promote physiologic labour and birth, and conduct normal childbirth.
9. Provide evidence based essential newborn care.
10. Apply nursing process approach in caring for women and their families.
11. Describe the methods of contraception and role of nurse/midwife in family welfare services.
12. Recognize the importance of and actively participate in family welfare programs.
13. Provide youth friendly health services and care for women affected by gender based violence.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, SL/L – Skill Lab/Lab, C – Clinical
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
I 8 (T) Explain the history Introduction to midwifery  Discussion  Short answer
and current scenario
of midwifery in India  History of midwifery in India  Demonstration  Objective type
 Current scenario:  Role play  Essay
o Trends of maternity care in India  Directed reading  Quiz
o Midwifery in India – Transformative and assignment:
education for relationship based and ICM competencies
transformative midwifery practice in  Scenario based
India learning
 Vital health indicators – Maternal
Review vital health mortality ratio, Infant Mortality Rate,
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
indicators Neonatal Mortality Rate, perinatal
mortality rate, fertility rates
o Maternal death audit
 National health programs related to
RMNCH+A (Reproductive Maternal
Newborn and Child Health +
Adolescent Health)
Describe the various
national health Current trends in midwifery and OBG
programs related to nursing:
RMNCH+A
o Respectful maternity and newborn
care (RMNC)
Identify the trends o Midwifery-led care units (MLCU)
and issues in o Women centered care, physiologic
midwifery birthing and demedicalization of birth
o Birthing centers, water birth, lotus
birth
o Essential competencies for
midwifery practice (ICM)
o Universal rights of child-bearing
women
o Sexual and reproductive health
and rights
o Women‘s expectations & choices
about care
Legal provisions in midwifery practice
in India:
 INC/MOH&FW regulations
 ICM code of ethics
 Ethical issues in maternal and
neonatal care
 Adoption laws, MTP act, Pre-
Natal Diagnostic Test (PNDT) Act,
Discuss the legal and Surrogate mothers
ethical issues relevant
 Roles and responsibilities of a
to midwifery practice
midwife/Nurse practitioner midwife in
different settings (hospital/ community)
 Scope of practice for midwives

II 6 (T) Review the Anatomy and physiology of human  Lecture  Quiz

reproductive system and conception
3 (L) anatomy and
(Maternal, Fetal & Newborn  Discussion  Short answer
physiology of human
reproductive system
physiology)  Self-directed  Essay
Review: learning

 Female organs of reproduction  Models

 Female pelvis – bones, joints,  Videos & films

ligaments, planes, diameters,
landmarks, inclination, pelvic
variations
 Foetal skull – bones, sutures,
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
fontanelles, diameters, moulding
 Fetopelvic relationship
 Physiology of menstrual cycle,
menstrual hygiene
 Fertilization, conception and
implantation
 Embryological development
 Placental development and function,
placental barrier
 Fetal growth and development
 Fetal circulation & nutrition

III 12 (T) Assessment and management of  Lecture  Short answer

normal pregnancy (ante-natal):
10 (L)  Discussion  Objective type
Pre-pregnancy Care
40 (C) Provide preconception  Demonstration  Assessment of
care to eligible couples  Review of sexual development (Self skills with
Learning)  Self-Learning check list
 Socio-cultural aspects of human  Health talk  Case study
sexuality (Self Learning)  Role play evaluation
 Preconception care  Counseling session  OSCE
 Pre-conception counseling (including
awareness regarding normal birth)
Genetic counseling (Self Learning)
 Planned parenthood
Pregnancy assessment and antenatal
care (I, II & III Trimesters)  Case discussion/
Describe the
presentation
physiology, assessment Normal pregnancy
and management of  Physiological changes during  Simulation
normal pregnancy pregnancy  Supervised
 Assess and confirm pregnancy: clinical practice
Diagnosis of pregnancy – Signs,
differential diagnosis and confirmatory
tests
 Review of maternal nutrition &
malnutrition
 Building partnership with women
following RMC protocol
 Fathers‘ engagement in maternity care
Ante-natal care:
1st Trimesters
 Antenatal assessment: History taking,
physical examination, breast
Demonstrate examination, laboratory investigation
knowledge, attitude
 Identification and management of  Refer SBA module
and skills of midwifery
minor discomforts of pregnancy & Safe motherhood
practice throughout
st nd rd
1 ,2 and 3
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
trimesters  Antenatal care : as per GoI guidelines booklet
 Antenatal counseling (lifestyle changes,
nutrition, shared decision making, risky
 Lab tests –
behavior, sexual life during pregnancy,
performance and
immunization etc.)
interpretation
 Danger signs during pregnancy
 Demonstration
 Respectful care and compassionate
 Roleplay
communication
 Recording and reporting: as per the GoI
guidelines
 Role of Doula/ASHAs
II Trimester
 Antenatal assessment: abdominal
palpation, fetal assessment,
auscultate fetal heart rate – Doppler
and pinnard‘s stethoscope
 Assessment of fetal well-being:
DFMC, biophysical profile, Non
stress test, cardio-tocography, USG,
Vibro acoustic stimulation,
biochemical tests.
 Antenatal care
 Women centered care
 Demonstration of
 Respectful care and compassionate antenatal
communication assessment
 Health education on IFA, calcium
and vitamin D supplementation,
glucose tolerance test, etc.
 Education and management of
physiological changes and
discomforts of 2nd trimester
 Rh negative and prophylactic
anti D
 Referral and collaboration,
empowerment
 Ongoing risk assessment
 Maternal Mental Health
III Trimester
 Antenatal assessment: abdominal
palpation, fetal assessment, auscultate
fetal heart rate – Doppler and pinnard‘s
stethoscope
 Education and management of
physiological changes and
discomforts of 3rd trimester
 Third trimester tests and screening
 Fetal engagement in late pregnancy
 Childbirth preparation classes
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Birth preparedness and complication

readiness including micro birth
planning
 Danger signs of pregnancy –
recognition of ruptured membranes
 Education on alternative birthing  Scenario based
positions – women‘s preferred learning
choices, birth companion
 Lecture
 Ongoing risk assessment
 Simulation
 Cultural needs
 Role play
 Women centered care
 Refer GoI
 Respectful and compassionate Guidelines
communication
 Health talk
 Health education on exclusive
breastfeeding  Counseling session

 Role of Doula/ASHA‘s  Demonstration of

birthing positions
 Workshop on
alternative birthing
positions

IV 12 (T) Apply the physiology Physiology, management and care  Lecture  Essay type
of labour in during labour
12 (L)
promoting normal  Discussion  Short answer
 Normal labour and birth
80 (C) childbirth  Demonstration  Objective
 Onset of birth/labour type
 Bedside clinics
Describe the  Per vaginal examination (if necessary)  Case study
 Case discussion/ evaluation
management and care  Stages of labour presentation
during labour  Assessment of
 Organization of labour room – Triage,  Simulated practice
skills with
preparation for birth
 Supervised Clinical check list
 Positive birth environment practice – Per  OSCE
vaginal
 Respectful care and communication
examination,
 Drugs used in labour as per GoI Conduction of
guidelines normal childbirth
Fist Stage  Refer SBA module
Discuss how to  Physiology of normal labour  LaQshya
maintain a safe guidelines
environment for labour  Monitoring progress of labour using
Partograph/labour care guide  Dakshata
guidelines
 Assessing and monitoring fetal well
being
 Evidence based care during 1st stage
of labour

Work effectively for  Pain management in labour (non-

pain management pharmacological)
during labour  Psychological support – Managing
fear
 Activity and ambulation during first
stage of labour
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Nutrition during labour

 Promote positive childbirth experience
for women
 Birth companion
 Role of Doula/ASHA‘s
Second stage
 Physiology (Mechanism of labour)  Refer ENBC,
 Signs of imminent labour NSSK module

 Intrapartum monitoring  Demonstration

Discuss how the
midwife provides care
 Birth position of choice  Group work
and support for the
women during birth to  Vaginal examination  Scenario based
enhance physiological learning
birthing and promote  Psychological support
normal birth  Non-directive coaching
 Evidence based management of
Assess and provide physiological birth/Conduction of
care of the newborn normal childbirth
immediately  Essential newborn care (ENBC)
following birth
 Immediate assessment and care of
the newborn
 Role of Doula/ASHA‘s
Third Stage
 Physiology – placental separation
 Simulation
and expulsion, hemostasis
 Role play
 Physiological management of
third stage of labour  Demonstration
 Active management of third stage  Videos
of labour (recommended)
 Examination of placenta,
membranes and vessels
 Assess perineal, vaginal tear/
injuries and suture if required
 Insertion of postpartum IUCD
 Immediate perineal care
 Initiation of breast feeding
 Skin to skin contact
 Newborn resuscitation
Fourth Stage
Observation, Critical Analysis and
Management of mother and newborn
Discuss the impact of
labour and birth as a  Maternal assessment, observation
transitional event in fundal height, uterine consistency,
the woman's life urine output, blood loss
 Documentation and Record of birth
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)

 Breastfeeding and latching

Ensure initiation of  Managing uterine cramp
breast feeding and
adequate latching  Alternative/complementary therapies
 Role of Doula/ASHA‘s
 Various childbirth practices
 Safe environment for mother and
newborn to promote bonding
 Maintaining records and reports

V 7 (T) Describe the Postpartum care/Ongoing care of  Lecture  Essay type

physiology, women
6 (L)
management and care  Discussion  Short answer
 Normal puerperium – Physiology,
40 (C) of normal puerperium
duration  Demonstration  Objective
type
 Post-natal assessment and care –  Health talk
 Assessment of
facility and home-based care  Simulated skills with
 Perineal hygiene and care practice checklist
 Bladder and bowel function  Supervised  OSCE
clinical practice
 Minor disorders of puerperium and its
management  Refer SBA module

 Physiology of lactation and lactation

management
 Postnatal counseling and
psychological support
 Normal postnatal baby blues and
recognition of post-natal depression
 Transition to parenthood
 Care for the woman up to 6 weeks
after childbirth
 Cultural competence (Taboos related
to postnatal diet and practices)
 Diet during lactation-review
 Post-partum family planning
 Follow-up of postnatal mothers
 Drugs used in the postnatal period
 Records and reports

VI 7 (T) Discuss the need for Assessment and ongoing care of  Lecture  Essay type
and provision of normal neonates
7 (L)
compassionate, family  Discussion  Short answer
 Family centered care
40 (C) centered midwifery  Demonstration  Objective
care of the newborn  Respectful newborn care and type
communication  Simulated
practice session  Assessment of
Describe the  Normal Neonate – Physiological skills with
adaptation  Supervised checklist
assessment and care clinical practice
of normal neonate  Newborn assessment – Screening for  OSCE
congenital anomalies  Refer safe deliver
app module –
 Care of newborn up to 6 weeks after newborn
Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/Learning Assessment
Activities Methods
(Hrs)
the childbirth (Routine care of management
newborn)
 Partial completion
 Skin to skin contact and of SBA module
thermoregulation
 Infection prevention
 Immunization
 Minor disorders of newborn and its
management
VII 8 (T) Explain various Family welfare services  Lecture  Essay type
methods of family
2 (L)
planning and role of  Impact of early/frequent childbearing  Supervised  Short answers
practice
40 (C) nurse/midwife in  Comprehensive range of family  Objective
providing family planning methods  Field visits type
planning services
o Temporary methods – Hormonal,  Scenario based  Field visit
non-hormonal and barrier methods learning reports
o Permanent methods – Male  Discussion  Vignettes
sterilization and female sterilization
 GoI guidelines –
 Action, effectiveness, advantages, injectable
disadvantages, myths, misconception contraceptives, oral
and medical eligibility criteria (MEC) contraceptives,
for use of various family planning IUCD, male and
methods female sterilization
 Emergency contraceptives
 Recent trends and research in
contraception
 Family planning counseling using
Balanced Counseling Strategy (BCS)
 Legal and rights aspects of FP
 Human rights aspects of FP
adolescents
 Youth friendly services – SRHR
services, policies affecting SRHR and
attitude of nurses and midwives in
provision of services (Review)
 Importance of follow up and
recommended timing
Gender related issues in SRH
 Gender based violence – Physical,
Describe youth sexual and abuse, Laws affecting GBV
friendly services and and role of nurse/midwife
role of nurses/  Special courts for abused people
midwives
 Gender sensitive health services
including family planning
Recognize the role of
nurses/midwives in
gender based violence
PRACTICUM
PLACEMENT: VI & VII SEMESTER
VI SEMESTER: MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING - I
SKILL LAB & CLINICAL: Skill Lab – 1 Credit (40 hours); Clinical – 3 Credits (240 hours)
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Counsel women and their families on pre-conception care
2. Demonstrate lab tests ex. urine pregnancy test
3. Perform antenatal assessment of pregnant women
4. Assess and care for normal antenatal mothers
5. Assist and perform specific investigations for antenatal mothers
6. Counsel mothers and their families on antenatal care and preparation for parenthood
7. Conduct childbirth education classes
8. Organize labour room
9. Prepare and provide respectful maternity care for mothers in labour
10. Perform per-vaginal examination for a woman in labour if indicated
11. Conduct normal childbirth with essential newborn care
12. Demonstrate skills in resuscitating the newborn
13. Assist women in the transition to motherhood
14. Perform postnatal and newborn assessment
15. Provide care for postnatal mothers and their newborn
16. Counsel mothers on postnatal and newborn care
17. Perform PPIUCD insertion and removal
18. Counsel women on family planning and participate in family welfare services
19. Provide youth friendly health services
20. Identify, assess, care and refer women affected with gender based violence

SKILL LAB: Procedures/Skills for demonstration and return demonstration:

1. Urine pregnancy test
2. Calculation of EDD, Obstetrical score, gestational weeks
3. Antenatal assessment
4. Counseling antenatal mothers
5. Micro birth planning
6. PV examination
7. Monitoring during first stage of labour – Plotting and interpretation of partograph
8. Preparation for delivery – setting up labour room, articles, equipment
9. Mechanism of labour – normal
10. Conduction of normal childbirth with essential newborn care
11. Active management of third stage of labour
12. Placental examination
13. Newborn resuscitation
14. Monitoring during fourth stage of labour
15. Postnatal assessment
16. Newborn assessment
17. Kangaroo mother care
18. Family planning counseling
19. PPIUCD insertion and removal

CLINICAL POSTINGS (6 weeks × 40 hours per week = 240 hours)

Clinical Duration Clinical Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Area (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Antenatal 1 week Perform antenatal  History collection  Antenatal  OSCE
OPD and assessment palpation
Antenatal  Physical examination  Case
 Health talk presentation
ward  Obstetric examination
Perform laboratory tests for  Case study
antenatal women and assist  Pregnancy confirmation test
in selected antenatal  Urine testing
diagnostic procedures
 Blood testing for Hemoglobin,
grouping & typing
 Blood test for malaria
 KICK chart
 USG/NST
Counsel antenatal women
 Antenatal counseling
 Preparation for childbirth
 Birth preparedness and
complication readiness

Labour 3 weeks Monitor labour using  Assessment of woman in labour  Partograph  Assignment
room partograph recording
 Partograph  case study
 PV
 Per vaginal examination when examination  Case
indicated presentation
 Assisting/
 Care during first stage of labour Conduction of  OSCE
Provide care to women  Pain management techniques normal
during labour childbirth
 Upright and alternative positions
in labour  Case study

 Preparation for labour – articles,  Case

Conduct normal childbirth, physical, psychological presentation

 Conduction of normal childbirth  Episiotomy

provide care to mother and
immediate care of newborn and suturing if
 Essential newborn care indicated
 Newborn resuscitation  Newborn
 Active management of third resuscitation
stage of labour
 Monitoring and care during
fourth stage of labour

Post- 2 weeks Perform postnatal  Postnatal assessment  Postnatal  Assignment

partum assessment assessment
clinic and  Care of postnatal mothers –  Case study
normal  Newborn
Postnatal
assessment  Case
Ward Provide care to normal  Care of normal newborn presentation
including postnatal mothers and  Case study
FP unit newborn  Lactation management
Clinical Duration Clinical Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Area (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods

 Postnatal counseling  Case

presentation
Provide postnatal counseling  Health teaching on postnatal and
newborn care  PPIUCD
insertion &
Provide family welfare  Family welfare counseling removal
services
Note: Partial Completion of SBA module during VI semester

VII SEMESTER
MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (OBG) NURSING - II
PRACTICUM
SKILL LAB & CLINICAL: Skill Lab – 1 Credit (40 hours); Clinical – 4 Credits (320 hours)
PRACTICE COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify, stabilize and refer antenatal women with complications
2. Provide care to antenatal women with complications
3. Provide post abortion care& counselling
4. Assist in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section.
5. Demonstrate skills in resuscitating the newborn
6. Assist and manage complications during labour
7. Identify postnatal and neonatal complications, stabilize and refer them
8. Provide care for high risk antenatal, intranatal and postnatal women and their families using nursing process approach
9. Provide care for high risk newborn
10. Assist in advanced clinical procedures in midwifery and obstetric nursing
11. Provide care for women during their non childbearing period.
12. Assess and care for women with gynecological disorders
13. Demonstrate skills in performing and assisting in specific gynecological procedures
14. Counsel and care for couples with infertility
SKILL LAB: Procedures/Skills for demonstration and return demonstration:
1. Antenatal assessment and identification of complications
2. Post abortion care & counseling
3. Counseling antenatal women for complication readiness
4. Mechanism of labour – abnormal
5. Assisting in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section.
6. Management of complications during pregnancy/labour/post partum (case studies/simulated scenarios)
7. Administration of Inj. Magnesium sulphate
8. Starting and maintaining an oxytocin drip for PPH
9. Management of PPH – Bimanual compression of uterus
10. Management of PPH – Balloon tamponade
11. Instruments used in obstetrics and gynecology
12. Visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid
13. Cervical biopsy
14. Breast examination
15. Counseling of infertile couples
 CLINICAL POSTINGS (8 weeks × 40 hours per week = 320 hours)
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Areas (Weeks) Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Antenatal 2 weeks Perform/assist in  Kick chart, DFMC  Antenatal  Simulation
OPD/ selected advanced palpation
infertility antenatal diagnostic  Assist in NST/CTG/USG  Case
 Health talk presentation
clinics/ procedures  Assisting in advanced
Reproductive diagnostic procedures  Case study  OSCE
medicine and
antenatal Provide antenatal care  Care of antenatal women with
ward for women with complications in pregnancy
complications of  Antenatal counselling
pregnancy
 Preparation for childbirth, Birth
preparedness and complication
Counsel antenatal readiness
mothers

 Post abortion care

Provide post abortion
 Post abortion counselling
care and postnatal
counselling

Provide counselling and  Counselling infertile couples

support to infertile
couples
Labour room 2 weeks Conduction of normal  Assessment of woman in  Partograph  Assignment
chidlbirth labour recording
 Case study
 Partograph  Pain
management  Case
Conduct/assist in  Pervaginal examination if during labour presentation
abnormal deliveries indicated
 Conduction of  Simulation
 Obstetric examination normal  OSCE
Monitor labour using  Care during first stage of childbirth
partograph labour  Assisting in
 Pain management techniques abnormal
deliveries
 Upright and alternative
positions in labour  Managing
complication
 Preparation for labour – during labour
articles, physical, psychological
 Case study
 Conduction of normal
Identify and manage
childbirth  Case
complications during presentation
labour  Essential newborn care
 Newborn resuscitation
 Active management of third
stage of labour
 Monitoring and care during
fourth stage of labour
 Identification, stabilization,
referal and assisting in
management of prolonged
labour, cervical dystocia, CPD,
contracted pelvis
 Assist in the management of
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Areas (Weeks) Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
abnormal deliveries – posterior
position, breech deliveries,
twin deliveries, vacuum
extraction, forceps delivery,
shoulder dystocia
 Assist in cervical encerclage
procedures, D&C, D&E
 Identify, assist and manage
trauma to the birth canal,
retained placenta, post partum
hemorrhage, uterine atony
 Management of obstetric shock
Postnatal 1 week Perform postnatal  Postnatal history collection and  Health talk  Role play
Ward assessment and identify physical examination
postnatal complications  Postnatal  Assignment
 Identify postnatal assessment
complications  Case study
 Newborn
Provide postnatal care assessment  Case
presentation
 Care of postnatal mothers –  Case studies
abnormal deliveries, caesarean  Simulation
 Case
section
presentation  Vignettes
 Care of normal newborn  OSCE
 PPIUCD
 Lactation management insertion and
removal
 Postnatal counselling
 Health teaching on postnatal
Provide family welfare and newborn care
services
 Family welfare counselling

Neonatal 1week Perform assessment of  Neonatal assessment –  Case study  Case

Intensive Care newborn and identify identification of complication, presentation
Unit complications/congenital congenital anomalies.  Case
anomalies presentation  Care study
 Observation of newborn
Perform neonatal  Assignments  Care plan
resuscitation  Neonatal resuscitation
 Simulated  Simulation,
 Phototherapy and management practice Vignettes
of jaundice in newborn
Care of high risk  OSCE
newborn  Assist in Exchange transfusion
 Neonatal feeding – spoon and
katori, paladai, NG tube
 Care of baby in incubator,
Provide care for ventilator, warmer
newborns in ventilator,
incubator etc  Infection control in the nursery
 Neonatal medications
Assist/perform special  Starting IV line for newborn,
neonatal procedures drug calculation

Obstetric/ 2weeks Assist in gynecological  Observe/Assist in caesarean  Assisting in  Assignment

Gynae and obstetric surgeries section obstetric and
operation gynecological  Tray set-up for
theatre &  Management of retained surgery obstetric and
placenta gynecological
Gynecology  Tray set-up for surgeries
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
Areas (Weeks) Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
ward  Gynecological surgeries caesarean  Case
section presentation
 Hysterectomy
 Care plan  Simulation
Care for women with  Uterine rupture
gynecological disorders  Vignettes
 Care of women with
gynecological conditions
 Health education

Note: Completion of safe delivery App module during VII Semester

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING – II

PLACEMENT: VII SEMESTER
THEORY: 5 Credits (100 hours) – includes lab hours also
PRACTICUM: Clinical: 2 Credit (160 hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students gain broad perspective of specialized roles and responsibilities of
community health nurses and to practice in various specialized health care settings. It helps students to develop knowledge
and competencies required for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing management of individuals and families within
the community in wellness and illness continuum.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Demonstrate beginning practice competencies/skills relevant to provide comprehensive primary health care/community-
based care to clients with common diseases and disorders including emergency and first aid care at home/clinics/centres
as per predetermined protocols/drug standing orders approved by MOH&FW
2. Provide maternal, newborn and child care, and reproductive health including adolescent care in the urban and rural health
care settings
3. Describe the methods of collection and interpretation of demographic data
4. Explain population control and its impact on the society and describe the approaches towards limiting family size
5. Describe occupational health hazards, occupational diseases and the role of nurses in occupational health programs
6. Identify health problems of older adults and provide primary care, counseling and supportive health services
7. Participate in screening for mental health problems in the community and providing appropriate referral services
8. Discuss the methods of data collection for HMIS, analysis and interpretation of data
9. Discuss about effective management of health information in community diagnosis and intervention
10. Describe the management system of delivery of community health services in rural and urban areas
11. Describe the leadership role in guiding, supervising, and monitoring the health services and the personnel at the PHCs,
SCs and community level including financial management and maintenance of records & reports
12. Describe the roles and responsibilities of Mid-Level Health Care Providers (MHCPs) in Health Wellness Centers (HWCs
13. Identify the roles and responsibilities of health team members and explain their job description
14. Demonstrate initiative in preparing themselves and the community for disaster preparedness and management
15. Demonstrate skills in proper bio-medical waste management as per protocols
16. Explain the roles and functions of various national and international health agencies
 COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
I 10 (T) Explain nurses‘ role Management of common conditions and  Lecture  Short answer
in identification, emergencies including first aid
primary  Discussion  Essay
 Standing orders: Definition, uses
management and  Demonstration  Field visit
referral of clients Screening, diagnosing/ identification, reports
with common primary care and referral of  Role play
disorders/ Gastrointestinal System  OSCE
 Suggested field assessment
conditions and
o Abdominal pain visits
emergencies
including first aid o Nausea and vomiting  Field practice
o Diarrhea  Assessment of
o Constipation clients with common
conditions and
o Jaundice provide referral
o GI bleeding
o Abdominal distension
o Dysphagia and dyspepsia
o Aphthous ulcers
Respiratory System
o Acute upper respiratory infections –
Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis,
Tonsillitis
o Acute lower respiratory infections –
Bronchitis, pneumonia and bronchial
asthma
o Hemoptysis, Acute chest pain
Heart & Blood
o Common heart diseases – Heart
attack/coronary artery disease, heart failure,
arrhythmia
o Blood anemia, blood cancers, bleeding
disorders
Eye & ENT conditions
 Eye – local infections, redness of eye,
conjunctivitis, stye, trachoma and refractive
errors
 ENT – Epistaxis, ASOM, sore throat,
deafness
Urinary System
 Urinary tract infections – cystitis,
pyelonephritis, prostatitis, UTIs in children
First aid in common emergency conditions
– Review
 High fever, low blood sugar, minor injuries,
fractures, fainting, bleeding, shock, stroke,
bites, burns, choking, seizures, RTAs,
poisoning, drowning and foreign bodies
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
II 20 (T) Provide Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child  Lecture  Short answer
reproductive, and adolescent Health (Review from OBG
maternal, newborn Nursing and application in community  Discussion  Essay
and childcare, setting)  Demonstration  OSCE
including assessment
adolescent care in  Present situation of reproductive, maternal  Role play
the urban and rural and child health in India
 Suggested field
health care settings Antenatal care visits and field
 Objectives, antenatal visits and practice
examination, nutrition during pregnancy,  Assessment of
counseling antenatal, postnatal,
 Calcium and iron supplementation in newborn, infant,
pregnancy preschool child,
school child, and
 Antenatal care at health centre level adolescent health
 Birth preparedness
 High risk approach – Screening/early
identification and primary management of
complications – Antepartum hemorrhage,
pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, Anemia,
Gestational diabetes mellitus,
Hypothyroidism, Syphilis
 Referral, follow up and maintenance of
records and reports
Intra natal care
 Normal labour – process, onset, stages of
labour
 Monitoring and active management of
different stages of labour
 Care of women after labour
 Early identification, primary management,
referral and follow up – preterm labour,
fetal distress, prolonged and obstructed
labour, vaginal & perennial tears, ruptured
uterus
 Care of newborn immediately after birth
 Maintenance of records and reports
 Use of Safe child birth check list
 SBA module – Review
 Organization of labour room
Postpartum care
 Objectives, Postnatal visits, care of mother
and baby, breast feeding, diet during
lactation, and health counseling
 Early identification, primary management,
referral and follow up of complications,
Danger signs-postpartum hemorrhage,
shock, puerperal sepsis, breast conditions,
post-partum depression
 Postpartum visit by health care provider
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
Newborn and child care
 Review: Essential newborn care
 Management of common neonatal problems
 Management of common child health
problems: Pneumonia, Diarrhoea, Sepsis,
screening for congenital anomalies and
referral
 Review: IMNCI Module
 Under five clinics
Adolescent Health
 Common health problems and risk factors
in adolescent girls and boys
 Common Gynecological conditions –
dysmenoorhea, Premenstrual Syndrome
(PMS), Vaginal discharge, Mastitis, Breast
lump, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse
 Teenage pregnancy, awareness about legal
age of marriage, nutritional status of
adolescents National Menstrual Hygiene
scheme

Promote adolescent  Youth friendly services:

health and youth o SRH Service needs
friendly services
o Role and attitude of nurses: Privacy,
 Screen, manage and
confidentiality, non judgemental attitude,
refer adolescents
client autonomy, respectful care and
communication  Counsel adolescents
 Counseling for parents and teenagers (BCS
– balanced counseling strategy)
National Programs
 RMNCH+A Approach – Aims, Health
systems strengthening, RMNCH+A
strategies, Interventions across life stages,
program management, monitoring and
evaluation systems
 Universal Immunization Program (UIP) as
per Government of India guidelines –
Review
 Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram
(RSBK) -children
 Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram
(RKSK) – adolscents
Any other new programs
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
III 4 (T) Discuss the Demography, Surveillance and  Lecture  Short answer
concepts and scope Interpretation of Data
of demography  Discussion  Essay
 Demography and vital statistics –
demographic cycle, world population  Demonstration
trends, vital statistics  Role play
 Sex ratio and child sex ratio, trends of sex  Suggested field
ratio in India, the causes and social visits
implications
 Field practice
 Sources of vital statistics – Census,
registration of vital events, sample
registration system
 Morbidity and mortality indicators –
Definition, calculation and interpretation
 Surveillance, Integrated disease
surveillance project (IDSP), Organization of
IDSP, flow of information and mother and
child tracking system (MCTS) in India
 Collection, analysis, interpretation, use of
data
 Review: Common sampling techniques –
random and nonrandom techniques
 Disaggregation of data

IV 6 (T) Discuss population Population and its Control  Lecture  Short answer
explosion and its
impact on social  Population Explosion and its impact on  Discussion  Essay
Social, Economic development of
and economic
individual, society and country.  Demonstration  OSCE
development of assessment
India  Population Control – Women  Role play
 Counseling on
Empowerment; Social, Economic and  Suggested field family
Educational Development visits
Describe the planning
various methods of  Limiting Family Size – Promotion of small  Field practice
population control family norm, Temporary Spacing Methods
(natural, biological, chemical, mechanical
methods etc.), Terminal Methods
(Tubectomy, Vasectomy)
 Emergency Contraception
 Counseling in reproductive, sexual health
including problems of adolescents
 Medical Termination of pregnancy and
MTP Act
 National Population Stabilization Fund/JSK
(Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh)
 Family planning 2020
 National Family Welfare Program
 Role of a nurse in Family Welfare Program

V 5 (T) Describe Occupational Health  Lecture  Essay

occupational health
hazards,  Occupational health hazards  Discussion  Short answer
occupational  Occupational diseases  Demonstration  Clinical
diseases and the performance
role of nurses in  ESI Act  Role play
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
occupational health  National/ State Occupational Health  Suggested field evaluation
programs Programs visits
 Role of a nurse in occupational health  Field practice
services – Screening, diagnosing,
management and referral of clients with
occupational health problems

VI 6 (T) Identify health Geriatric Health Care  Lecture  Visit report on

problems of older elderly home
adults and provide  Health problems of older adults  Discussion
 Essay
primary care,  Management of common geriatric ailments:  Demonstration
counseling and counseling, supportive treatment of older  Short answer
supportive health adults
services
 Organization of geriatric health services
 National program for health care of elderly
(NPHCE)
 State level programs/Schemes for older
adults
 Role of a community health nurse in
geriatric health services – Screening,
diagnosing, management and referral of
older adults with health problems

VII 6 (T) Describe screening Mental Health Disorders  Lecture  Essay

for mental health
problems in the  Screening, management, prevention and  Discussion  Short answer
community, take referral for mental health disorders
 Demonstration  Counseling
preventive  Review: report
measures and  Role play
provide appropriate o Depression, anxiety, acute psychosis,
Schizophrenia  Health counseling
referral services
on promotion of
o Dementia mental health
o Suicide  Suggested field
o Alcohol and substance abuse visits
o Drug deaddiction program  Field practice
o National Mental Health Program
o National Mental Health Policy
o National Mental Health Act
 Role of a community health nurse in
screening, initiation of treatment and follow
up of mentally ill clients

VIII 4 (T) Discuss about Health Management Information System  Lecture  Group project
effective (HMIS) report
management of  Discussion
 Introduction to health management system:  Essay
health information
data elements, recording and reporting  Demonstration
in community  Short answer
diagnosis and formats, data quality issues  Role play
intervention  Review:  Suggested field
o Basic Demography and vital statistics visits

o Sources of vital statistics  Field practice

o Common sampling techniques, frequency  Group project on
distribution community
diagnosis – data
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

o Collection, analysis, interpretation of data management

 Analysis of data for community needs
assessment and preparation of health action
plan

IX 12 (T) Describe the system Management of delivery of community  Lecture  Essay

management of health services:
delivery of  Discussion  Short answer
 Planning, budgeting and material
community health
management of CHC, PHC, SC/HWC  Visits to various  Filed visit
services in rural and health care delivery reports
urban areas  Manpower planning as per IPHS systems
standards
 Supervised field
 Rural: Organization, staffing and material practice
management of rural health services
provided by Government at village,
SC/HWC, PHC, CHC, hospitals – district,
state and central
 Urban: Organization, staffing, and
functions of urban health services provided
by Government at slums, dispensaries,
special clinics, municipal and corporate
hospitals
 Defense services
 Institutional services
 Other systems of medicine and health:
Indian system of medicine, AYUSH clinics,
Alternative health care system referral
systems, Indigenous health services

X 15 (T) Describe the Leadership, Supervision and Monitoring  Lecture  Report on

leadership role in interaction
guiding,  Understanding work responsibilities/job  Discussion with MPHWs,
description of DPHN, Health Visitor, PHN,
supervising, and
MPHW (Female), Multipurpose health  Demonstration HVs , ASHA,
monitoring the AWWs
health services and Worker (Male), AWWs and ASHA  Role play
 Participation
the personnel at the  Roles and responsibilities of Mid-Level  Suggested field
PHCs, SCs and in training
Health Care Providers (MLHPs) visits
community level programs
 Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition  Field practice
including financial  Essay
management Committees (VHSNC): objectives,
composition and roles & responsibilities  Short answer
 Health team management
Describe the roles
and responsibilities  Review: Leadership & supervision –
of Mid-Level concepts, principles & methods
Health Care
 Leadership in health: leadership approaches
Providers (MHCPs)
in healthcare setting, taking control of
in Health Wellness
health of community and organizing health
Centers (HWCs)
camps, village clinics
 Training, Supportive supervision and
monitoring – concepts, principles and
process e.g. performance of frontline health
workers
Financial Management and Accounting &
Computing at Health Centers (SC)
o Activities for which funds are received
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods

o Accounting and book keeping requirements

– accounting principles & policies, book of
accounts to be maintained, basic accounting
entries, accounting process, payments &
expenditure, fixed asset, SOE reporting
format, utilization certificate (UC) reporting
o Preparing a budget
o Audit
Records & Reports:
 Concepts of records and reports –
importance, legal implications, purposes,
use of records, principles of record writing,
filing of records
 Types of records – community related
records, registers, guidelines for
maintaining
 Report writing – purposes, documentation
of activities, types of reports
 Medical Records Department – functions,
filing and retention of medical records
 Electronic Medical Records (EMR) –
capabilities and components of EMR,
electronic health record (EHR), levels of
automation, attributes, benefits and
disadvantages of HER
 Nurses’ responsibility in record keeping
and reporting

XI 6 (T) Demonstrate Disaster Management  Lecture

initiative in
preparing  Disaster types and magnitude  Discussion
themselves and the  Disaster preparedness  Demonstration
community for
disaster  Emergency preparedness  Role play
preparedness and  Common problems during disasters and  Suggested field
management
methods to overcome visits, and field
practice
 Basic disaster supplies kit
 Mock drills
 Disaster response including emergency
relief measures and Life saving techniques  Refer Disaster
module (NDMA)
Use disaster management module
National
Disaster/INC –
Reaching out in
emergencies

XII 3 (T) Describe the Bio-Medical Waste Management  Lecture cum  Field visit
importance of bio- Discussion report
medical waste  Waste collection, segregation,
management, its transportation and management in the  Field visit to waste
process and community management site
management  Waste management in health center/clinics
 Bio-medical waste management guidelines
– 2016, 2018 (Review)

XIII 3 (T) Explain the roles Health Agencies  Lecture  Essay

and functions of
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching / Learning Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
various national  International: WHO, UNFPA, UNDP,  Discussion  Short answer
and international World Bank, FAO, UNICEF, European
health agencies Commission, Red Cross, USAID,  Field visits
UNESCO, ILO, CAR, CIDA, JHPIEGO,
any other
 National: Indian Red Cross, Indian Council
for Child Welfare, Family Planning
Association of India, Tuberculosis
Association of India, Central Social
Welfare Board, All India Women‘s
Conference, Blind Association of India, any
other
 Voluntary Health Association of India
(VHA)

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II

Clinical practicum – 2 credits (160 hours)
CLINICAL POSTINGS (4 weeks × 40 hours per week)
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Clinical Requirements Assessment
Area (Weeks) Competencies/ Methods
Clinical Skills
Urban 2 weeks Screen, diagnose,  Screening,  Screening, diagnosing, Primary  Clinical
manage and refer clients diagnosing, management and care based on performance
with common management and standing orders/protocols assessment
Rural 2 Weeks conditions/ emergencies referral of clients approved by MOH&FW
with common  OSCE during
conditions/  Minor ailments – 2 posting
emergencies  Emergencies – 1  Final clinical
examination
 Dental problems – 1 (University)
 Assessment  Eye problems – 1
(physical &
nutritional) of  Ear, nose, and throat problems
antenatal, –1
intrapartum,
 High risk pregnant woman – 1
postnatal and  Clinical
Assess and provide newborn  High risk neonate – 1 performance
antenatal, intrapartum,  Conduction of assessment
 Assessment of antenatal – 1,
postnatal and new- born normal delivery at intrapartum – 1, postnatal – 1  OSCE
care health center and newborn – 1
 Newborn care  Conduction of normal delivery
at health center and
 Counsel adolescents
documentation – 2
 Family planning
 Immediate newborn care and
counselling
documentation – 1
 Distribution of
temporary
contraceptives –  Adolescent counseling – 1
condoms, OCP‘s,
emergency
contraceptives
Promote adolescent
health  Family planning counselling –
Clinical Duration Learning Outcomes Procedural Clinical Requirements Assessment
Area (Weeks) Competencies/ Methods
Clinical Skills

 Screening, 1
diagnosing,
Provide family welfare  Family case study – 1
management and
services (Rural/Urban)
referral of clients  Family Case
with occupational study
health problems evaluation

 Health assessment
Screen, diagnose,
of elderly
manage and refer clients
with occupational health
problem  Screening, diagnosing,
management and referral of
clients with occupational
health problems – 1
 Mental health
screening  Clinical
performance
Screen, assess and evaluation
manage elderly with
health problems and
refer appropriately  Health assessment (Physical &
nutritional) of elderly – 1
 Participation in
Screen, diagnose, Community
manage and refer clients diagnosis – data
who are mentally management  OSCE
unhealthy  Mental health screening survey
–1
 Writing health
Participate in center activity
community diagnosis – report
data management
 Group project: Community
 Organizing and diagnosis – data management
conducting
clinics/camp
Participate in health
centre activities
 Write report on health center
 Participation in activities – 1
disaster mock drills
 Project
Organize and conduct evaluation
clinics/health camps in
the community  Organizing and conducting
Antenatal/under-five
clinic/Health camp – 1
Prepare for disaster
preparedness and
management  Participation in disaster mock
drills

Recognize the
importance and observe  Field visit to bio-medical waste
the biomedical waste management site
management process

 Visit to AYUSH clinic

 NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

PLACEMENT: VII SEMESTER

THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
PRACTICUM: Lab/Skill Lab: 1 Credit (40 hours) Clinical Project: 40 hours

DESCRIPTION: The Course is designed to enable students to develop an understanding of basic concepts of research,
research process and statistics. It is further, structured to conduct/ participate in need-based research studies in various settings
and utilize the research findings to provide quality nursing care. The hours for practical will be utilized for conducting
individual/group research project.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, students will be competent to
1. Identify research priority areas
2. Formulate research questions/problem statement/hypotheses
3. Review related literature on selected research problem and prepare annotated bibliography
4. Prepare sample data collection tool
5. Analyze and interpret the given data
6. Practice computing, descriptive statistics and correlation
7. Draw figures and types of graphs on given select data
8. Develop a research proposal
9. Plan and conduct a group/individual research project

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, P – Practicum
Unit Time (Hrs.) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
I 6 Describe the Research and Research Process  Lecture cum  Short answer
concept of Discussion
research, terms,  Introduction and need for nursing  Objective type
need and areas of research  Narrate steps of
research in research process
 Definition of Research & nursing followed from
nursing
research examples of
Explain the steps
of research  Steps of scientific method published studies
process  Characteristics of good research  Identify research
priorities on a given
State the purposes
and steps of
 Steps of Research process – area/ specialty
overview
Evidence Based  List examples of
Practice  Evidence Based Practice – Concept, Evidence Based
Meaning, Purposes, Steps of EBP Practice
Process and Barriers

II 2 8 Identify and state Research Problem/Question  Lecture cum  Short answer

the research Discussion
problem and  Identification of problem area  Objective type
objectives  Exercise on writing
 Problem statement statement of  Formulation of
research
 Criteria of a good research problem problem and
questions/
objectives
 Writing objectives and hypotheses objectives/
hypothesis
Unit Time (Hrs.) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
III 2 6 Review the Review of Literature  Lecture cum  Short answer
related literature Discussion
 Location  Objective type
 Exercise on
 Sources reviewing one  Assessment of
review of
 On line search; CINHAL, research report/
COCHRANE etc. article for a selected literature on
research problem given topic
 Purposes presented
 Prepare annotated
 Method of review Bibliography

IV 4 1 Describe the Research Approaches and Designs  Lecture cum  Short answer
Research Discussion
approaches and  Historical, survey and experimental  Objective type
designs  Identify types of
 Qualitative and Quantitative research approaches
designs
used from examples
of published and
unpublished
research

 Studies with
rationale

V 6 6 Explain the Sampling and data Collection  Lecture cum  Short answer
Sampling Discussion
process  Definition of Population, Sample  Objective type
 Reading assignment
 Sampling criteria, factors on examples of data  Developing
influencing sampling process, types questionnaire/
collection tools
of sampling techniques Interview
 Preparation of Schedule/
 Data – why, what, from whom, sample data Checklist
when and where to collect
collection tool
Describe the  Data collection methodsand  Conduct group
methods of data instruments
research project
collection o Methods of data collection
o Questioning, interviewing
o Observations, record analysis and
measurement
o Types of instruments, Validity &
Reliability of the Instrument

 Research ethics
 Pilot study
 Data collection procedure

VI 4 6 Analyze, Analysis of data  Lecture cum  Short answer

Interpret and Discussion
summarize the  Compilation, Tabulation,  Objective type
research data classification, summarization,  Preparation of
presentation, interpretation of data sample tables  Analyze and
interpret given
data

VII 12 8 Explain the use Introduction to Statistics  Lecture cum  Short answer
of statistics, Discussion
scales of  Definition, use of statistics, scales  Objective type
measurement of measurement.  Practice on
 Computation of
 Unit Time (Hrs.) Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
T P
and graphical  Frequency distribution and graphical descriptive
presentation of graphical presentation of data presentations statistics
data
 Mean, Median, Mode, Standard  Practice on
deviation computation of
Describe the measures of central
measures of
 Normal Probability and tests of tendency, variability
significance & correlation
central tendency
and variability and  Co-efficient of correlation
methods of
Correlation  Statistical packages and its
application

VIII 4 5 Communicate and Communication and utilization of  Lecture cum  Short answer
utilize the research Research Discussion
findings  Objective type
 Communication of research  Read/ Presentations
findings of a sample  Oral
published/ Presentation
 Verbal report unpublished
 Development of
 Writing research report research report
research
 Writing scientific article/paper  Plan, conduct and proposal
Write
 Assessment of
40 Hrs  Critical review of published individual/group
research Project
(Clinical research including publication research project
Project) ethics

 Utilization of research findings

 Conducting group research project

MIDWIFERY/OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY NURSING - II

including Safe Delivery App Module
PLACEMENT: VII SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
PRACTICUM: Skill Lab: 1 Credit (40 Hours) Clinical: 4 Credits (320 Hours)
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and competencies on the concepts and principles
of obstetric and gynecology nursing. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering respectful maternity care to
high risk woman during antenatal, natal and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings and help to develop skills
in initial management and referral of high risk neonates. It would also help students to gain knowledge, attitude and skills in
caring for women with gynecological disorders.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and respectful maternity care of women with high risk pregnancy.
2. Demonstrate competency in identifying deviation from normal pregnancy.
3. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with high risk labour.
4. Assist in the conduction of abnormal vaginal deliveries and caesarean section.
5. Describe the assessment, initial management, referral and nursing care of women with abnormal postnatal conditions.
6. Demonstrate competency in the initial management of complications during the postnatal period.
7. Demonstrate competency in providing care for high risk newborn.
8. Apply nursing process in caring for high risk women and their families.
9. Describe the assessment and management of women with gynecological disorders.
10. Demonstrate skills in performing and assisting in specific gynecological procedures.
11. Describe the drugs used in obstetrics and gynecology.
12. Counsel and care for couples with infertility.
13. Describe artificial reproductive technology.

COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory, SL/L – Skill Lab, C – Clinical
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
I 12 (T) Describe the Recognition and Management of  Lecture  Essay
assessment, initial problems during Pregnancy
10 (L)
management, and  Discussion  Short answer
 Assessment of high-risk pregnancy
80 (C) referral of women  Demonstration  Objective type
with problems Problems/Complications of Pregnancy
during pregnancy  Video & films  Assessment of
 Hyper-emesis gravidarum, skills with
 Scan reports check list
 Bleeding in early pregnancy – abortion,
Support women ectopic pregnancy, vesicular mole  Case discussion  OSCE
with complicated
pregnancy and  Unintended or mistimed pregnancy  Case presentation
facilitate safe and
 Post abortion care & counseling  Drug presentation
positive birthing
outcome  Bleeding in late pregnancy placenta  Health talk
previa, abruption placenta, trauma  Simulation
 Medical conditions complicating  Role play
pregnancy – Anemia, PIH/Pre-
eclampsia, Eclampsia, GDM, cardiac  Supervised Clinical
disease, pulmonary disease, practice
thyrotoxicosis, STDs, HIV, Rh
 WHO midwifery
incompatibility
toolkit
 Infections in pregnancy – urinary tract
 GoI guideline –
infection, bacterial, viral, protozoal,
screening for
fungal, malaria in pregnancy
hypothyroidism,
 Surgical conditions complicating screening for syphilis,
pregnancy – appendicitis, acute deworming during
abdomen pregnancy, diagnosis
and management of
 COVID-19 & pregnancy and children GDM
 Hydramnios
 Multiple pregnancy
 Abnormalities of placenta and cord
 Intra uterine growth restriction
 Intra uterine fetal death
 Gynaecological conditions complicating
pregnancy
 Mental health issues during pregnancy
 Adolescent pregnancy
 Elderly primi, grand multiparity
 Management and care of conditions as
per the GoI protocol
 Policy for the referral services
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs.)

 Drugs used in management of high-risk

pregnancies
 Maintenance of records and reports

II 20 (T) Identify, provide Recognition and management of  Lecture  Essay

initial management abnormal labour
15 (L)
and refer women  Discussion  Short answer
 Preterm labour – Prevention and
80 (C) with problems
management of preterm labour; (Use of  Demonstration  Objective type
during labour
within the scope of antenatal corticosteroids in preterm  Case discussion/  Assessment of
midwifery labour) presentation skills with
practice.  Premature rupture of membranes check list
 Simulation
 Malposition‘s and abnormal  OSCE
 Role play
presentations (posterior position, breech,
brow, face, shoulder)  Drug presentation
 Contracted Pelvis, Cephalo Pelvic  Supervised clinical
Disproportion (CPD) practice
 Disorders of uterine action – Prolonged  WHO midwifery
labour, Precipitate labour, Dysfunctional toolkit
labour
 GoI guidelines – use
 Complications of third stage – Retained of uterotonics during
placenta, Injuries to birth canal, labour, antenatal
Postpartum hemorrhage (bimanual corticosteroids
compression of the uterus, aortic
 GoI guidance note on
compression, uterine balloon tamponade)
prevention and
 Obstetric emergencies – Foetal distress, management of PPH
Ruptured uterus, Cord prolapse, Shoulder
dystocia, Uterine inversion, Vasa previa,
Obstetrical shock, Amniotic fluid
embolism
 Episiotomy and suturing
 Obstetric procedures – Forceps delivery,
Vacuum delivery, Version
 Induction of labour – Medical & surgical
 Caesarean section – indications and
preparation
 Nursing management of women
undergoing
 Obstetric operations and procedures
 Drugs used in management of abnormal
labour
 Anesthesia and analgesia in obstetrics

III 9 (T) Describe the Recognition and Management of  Lecture  Quiz

assessment, initial postnatal problems
5 (L)
management,  Demonstration  Simulation
 Physical examination, identification of
40 (C) referral and
deviation from normal  Case discussion/  Short answer
nursing care of presentation
women with  Puerperal complications and its  OSCE
abnormal postnatal management  Drug presentation
conditions.
o Puerperal pyrexia  Supervised clinical
practice
o Puerperal sepsis
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
o Urinary complications
o Secondary Postpartum hemorrhage
o Vulval hematoma
o Breast engorgement including
mastitis/breast abscess, feeding
problem
o Thrombophlebitis
o DVT
o Uterine sub involution
o Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF), Recto
vaginal fistula (RVF)
o Postpartum depression/psychosis
 Drugs used in abnormal puerperium
 Policy about referral

IV 7 (T) Describe high risk Assessment and management of High-  Lecture  Short answer
neonates and their risk newborn (Review)
5 (L)
nursing  Discussion  Objective type
 Models of newborn care in India –
40 (C) management
NBCC; SNCUs  Demonstration  Assessment of
skills with
 Screening of high-risk newborn  Simulation check list
 Protocols, levels of neonatal care,  Case discussion/  OSCE
infection control presentation

 Prematurity, Post-maturity  Drug presentation

 Low birth weight  Supervised Clinical

practice
 Kangaroo Mother Care
 Integrated
 Birth asphyxia/Hypoxic encephalopathy Management of
Neonatal Childhood
 Neonatal sepsis
Illnesses (IMNCI)
 Hypothermia
 Respiratory distress
 Jaundice
 Neonatal infections
 High fever
 Convulsions
 Neonatal tetanus
 Congenital anomalies
 Baby of HIV positive mothers
 Baby of Rh negative mothers
 Birth injuries
 SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
prevention, Compassionate care
 Calculation of fluid requirements,
EBM/formula feeds/tube feeding
 Home based newborn care program -
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs.)
community facility integration in
newborn care
 Decision making about management and
referral
 Bereavement counseling
 Drugs used for high risk newborns
 Maintenance of records and reports

V 12 (T) Describe the Assessment and management of women  Lecture  Essay

assessment and with gynecological disorders
5 (L)
management of  Discussion  Short answer
 Gynecological assessment – History and
80 (C) women with
Physical assessment  Demonstration  Objective type
gynecological
disorders.  Breast Self-Examination  Case discussion/  Assessment of
presentation skills with
 Congenital abnormalities of female check list
reproductive system  Drug presentation
 OSCE
 Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical  Videos, films
manifestations, diagnosis, treatment  Simulated practice
modalities and management of women
with  Supervised Clinical
practice
o Menstrual abnormalities
 Visit to infertility
o Abnormal uterine bleed
clinic and ART
o Pelvic inflammatory disease centers
o Infections of the reproductive tract
o Uterine displacement
o Endometriosis
o Uterine and cervical fibroids and
polyps
o Tumors – uterine, cervical, ovarian,
vaginal, vulval
o Cysts – ovarian, vulval
o Cystocele, urethrocele, rectocele
o Genitor-urinary fistulas
o Breast disorders – infections,
deformities, cysts, tumors
o HPV vaccination
o Disorders of Puberty and menopause
o Hormonal replacement therapy
 Assessment and management of couples
with infertility
o Infertility – definition, causes
o Counseling the infertile couple
o Investigations – male and female
o Artificial reproductive technology
o Surrogacy, sperm and ovum donation,
cryopreservation
Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment
Outcomes Activities Methods
(Hrs.)

 Adoption – counseling, procedures

 Injuries and Trauma; Sexual violence
 Drugs used in treatment of
gynecological disorders

Note: Complete safe delivery app during VII Semester.

PRACTICUM
SKILL LAB & CLINICAL ARE GIVEN UNDER OBG NURSING – I