Course Plan I Year

COURSE PLAN
NURSING EDUCATION
Placement : I st Year
Hours of Instruction
Theory 150 Hours
Practical 150 Hours
Total : 300 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students to develop a broad understanding of Fundamental Principles, concepts, trends and issues related to
education and nursing education. Further, it would provide opportunity to students to understand, appreciate and acquire skills in teaching and
evaluation, curriculum development, implementation, maintenance of standards and accreditation of various nursing educational programs.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to :
1. Explain the aims of education, philosophies, trends in education and health: its impact on nursing education.
2. Describe the teaching learning process.
3. Prepare and utilize various instructional media and methods in teaching learning process.
4. Demonstrate competency in teaching, using various instructional strategies.
5. Critically analyze the existing nursing educational programs, their problems, issues and future trends.
6. Describe the process of curriculum development, and the need and methodology of curriculum change, innovation and integration.
7. Plan and conduct continuing nursing education programs.
8. Critically analyze the existing teacher preparation programs in nursing.
9. Demonstrate skill in guidance and counseling.
10. Describe the problems and issues related to administration of nursing curriculum including selection and organization of clinical experience.
11. Explain the development of standards and accreditation process in nursing education programs.
12. Identify research priorities in nursing education.
13. Discuss various models of collaboration in nursing education and services.
14. Explain the concept, principles, steps, tools and techniques of evaluation
15. Construct, administer and evaluate various tools for assessment of knowledge, skill, and attitude.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT
HOURS
10
CONTENT
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
TEACHING
METHODS
Introduction :
Education :Definition, aims, concepts, philosophies &
Lecture cum discussion
their education implications,
Seminar / Presentations
Impact of Social, economical, political & technological

changes on education:
Professional education
Current trends and issues in education
Project work
Essay Type
Short Answers
Educational reforms and National Educational policy,

various educational commissions-reports
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Trends in development of nursing education in India

Teaching Learning Process
Concepts of teaching and learning: Definition, theories
of teaching and learning, relationship between teaching
Demonstration/ Return
and learning.
Educational aims and objectives; types, domains,
levels, elements and writing of educational objectives
Competency based education(CBE) and outcome based
education(OBE)
Instructional design: Planning and designing the
lesson, writing lesson plan : meaning, its need and
importance, formats.
Instruction strategies Lecture, discussion,
demonstration, simulation, laboratory, seminar, panel,
symposium, problem solving, problem based
learning (PBL), workshop, project, role- play(sociodrama),
clinical teaching methods, programmed instruction, self
directed learning(SDL), micro
demonstration
Essay Type
Short Answers
teaching, computer assisted instruction(CAI), computer

assisted learning (CAL)
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Instructional media and methods

Key concepts in the selection and use of media in
education
Developing learning resource material using different

media
Essay Type
Short Answers
Project work
Field visits
Workshop
Instructional aids types, uses, selection, preparation,

utilization.
Teachers role in procuring and managing
instructional Aids Project and non-projected aids,
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multi media, video-tele conferencing etc

Measurement and evaluation:
Concept and nature of measurement and evaluation,
meaning, process, purposes, problems in evaluation and
measurement.
Principles of assessment, formative and summative
assessment- internal assessment external examination,
demonstration
Project work
Essay Type
Short Answers
advantages and disadvantages.

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Criterion and norm referenced evaluation,

Standardized and non-standardized tests :
Meaning, characteristics, objectivity, validity,
reliability, usability, norms, construction of tests-
Essay Type
Short Answers
Essay, short answer questions and multiple choice

questions.
Rating scales, checklist, OSCE/OSPE(Objective
structured clinical/practical examination)
Differential scales, and summated scales, sociometry,
anecdotal record, attitude scale, critical incident
technique
Question bank-preparation, validation, moderation by
panel, utilization
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Developing a system for maintaining confidentiality

Administration, Scoring and Reporting
Administering a test; scoring, grading versus marks
Objective tests, scoring essay test, methods of scoring,
Item analysis.
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18
Essay Type
Short Answers
demonstration
Standardized Tools
Tests of intelligence aptitude, interest, personality,
Essay Type
Short Answers
Perspectives of nursing education: Global and
national.
Essay Type
Short Answers
achievement, socio-economic status scale, tests for

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special mental and physical abilities and disabilities.

Nursing Educational programs
Patterns of nursing education and training
Workshop
programmes in India. Non-university and University

programs: ANM, GNM, Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post
Certificate B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc(N) programs, M.Phil and
Ph.D) in Nursing, post basic diploma programs, nurse
practitioner programs.
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Continuing Education in Nursing

Concepts Definition, importance, need scope,
principles of adult learning, assessments of learning
needs, priorities, resources.

Program planning, implementation and evaluation of
continuing education programs.
Research in continuing education.
Distance education in nursing.
Field visits
Workshop
Essay Type
Short Answers
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Curriculum Development
Definition, curriculum determinants, process and
steps of curriculum development, Curriculum models,
Types and framework.

Formulation of philosophy, objectives, selection and
Essay Type
Short Answers
demonstration
organization of learning experiences; master plan, course

plan, unit plan.
Evaluation strategies, process of curriculum change,
role of students, faculty, administrators, statutory bodies
and other stakeholders.
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12
Equivalency of courses: Transcripts, credit system.

Teacher preparation
Teacher roles & responsibilities, functions,
characteristics, competencies, qualities,
Project work
Preparation of professional teacher

Organizing professional aspects of teacher preparation
programs
Evaluation: self and peer
Critical analysis of various programs of teacher
Field visits
Essay Type
Short Answers
education in India.
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Guidance and counseling

Concept, principles, need, difference between guidance Lecture cum discussion
and counseling , trends and issues.
Guidance and counseling services : diagnostic and
remedial.
Essay Type
Short Answers
demonstration
Coordination and organization of services.

Techniques of counseling : Interview, case work,
characteristics of counselor, problems in counseling.
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Professional preparation and training for counseling.

Administration of Nursing Curriculum
Role of curriculum coordinator planning,
implementation and evaluation.
Evaluation of educational programs in nursingcourse

and program.
Factors influencing faculty staff relationship and
techniques of working together.
Concept of faculty supervisor (dual) position.
Curriculum research in nursing.
Project work
Essay Type
Short Answers
Different models of collaboration between education

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and service
Management of nursing educational institutions
Planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, recruitment,
discipline, public relation, performance appraisal,
Essay Type
Short Answers
welfare services, library services, hostel,

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Development and maintenance of standards and

accreditation in nursing education programs.
Role of Indian Nursing Council, State Registration

Essay Type
Short Answers
Nursing Councils, Boards and University.

Role of Professional associations and unions.
Activities :
Framing philosophy, aims and objectives.
Lesson Planning.
Micro teaching-2.
Conduct practice teachings using different teaching strategies -10 (like lecture cum discussion, demonstration- lab method, field trips, seminars,
project, role play, panel discussion, clinical methods etc)
Preparation and utilization of instructional Aids using different media.
Develop course plans, unit plans, rotation plans.
Conduct a continuing education workshop.
Annotated bibliography.
Critical evaluation of any nursing education program offered by a selected institution.
Planning and Organizing field visits.
Educational visits.
Field visits (INC/SNRC) to get familiar with recognition/registration process.
Construct, administer and evaluate tools (objective & essay type test, observation checklist, rating scale etc )
Observe and practice application of various non-standardized tests (intelligence, Aptitude, Personality, Sociometry, physical & mental
disabilities tests.)
Methods of Teaching
Demonstration/ Return demonstration
Project work
Field visits
Workshop
Methods of evaluation
Tests
Presentation
Project work
Written assignments
REFERRENCE BOOKS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Basavanthappa,B.T, Nursing Education, 2003, Jaypee

Neeraja,k.p, Textbook Of Nursing Education, 2003, Jaypee
Joseph t. Catalano, Nursing Now : Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 4th Ed, 2007, Jaypee
Barbara a. Moyer; ruth a. Wittmann Price, Nursing Education : Foundations For Practice Excellence, 2008, Jaypee
B.sankaranarayan; b.sindhu. Learning and teaching nursing, 2008, Brainfill
Peter j. Nicklin; neil kenworthy eds. Teaching & assessing in nursing practice: An Experiential Approach, 3 rd Ed, 2008, Bailliere Tindall
Sue hinchliff ed. The practitioner as teacher, 4th ed, 2009, Churchill Livingstone
Mercy john, Educational Methods and Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing, 2008, B.I.
Anne J.Davis; Verena Tschudin; Louise De Raeve, Essentials Of Teaching And Learning In Nursing Ethics Perspectives And Methods,
2006, Churchill Livingstone

10. John W.Santrock, Educational Psychology, 2nd Ed, 2006, Tata Mc Graw Hill
11. Dr.a.kurian george, Nursing Education Foundation For Practice, 2000, B.I.
12. Barbara a. Moyer; Ruth A. Wittmann Price, Nursing Education, 2008, Jaypee
13. Carroll l. Iwasiw, Dolly Goldenberg, Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn, Curriculum Development In Nursing Education, 2nd Ed, 2009, Jones &
Bartlett Learning
14. Sarah b. Keating, curriculum Development And Evaluation In Nursing,2006,Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
15. Marilyn h. Oermann, kathleen b. Gaberson, Evaluation And Testing In Nursing Educatio, 3rd ed, 2009, Springer Publishing Company
16. Susan Bastable, Nurse As Educator: Principles Of Teaching And Learning For Nursing Practice,2007, Jones & Bartlett Learning
17. Roberta Joanne Emerson, Nursing Education In The Clinical Setting, 2007, Elseiver
18. Kathleen gaberson, kathleen b. Gaberson, marilyn h. Oermann, Clinical Teaching Strategies In Nursing, 2010, Springer Publisher
19. Martha j. Bradshaw, arlene j. Lowenstein, Innovative Teaching Strategies In Nursing And Related Health Professions, 5th ed, 2010, Jones &
Bartlett Learning
20. Jeanne Novotny, Robert Henry Davis, Distance Education In Nursing, 2nd ed, 2006, Springer Publisher
21. Yadav, Seema, Guidance And Counselling, 2006, Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd
22. A.K.Nayak, Guidance And Counselling,1997, Aph Publishing
COURSE PLAN
ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE
Placement: 1ST Year
Theory 150 Hours
Practical 200 Hours
Total : 350 Hours
Course Description
The course is designed to develop an understanding of concepts and constructs of theoretical basis of advance nursing practice and critically
analyze different theories of nursing and other disciplines.
Objectives:
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. Appreciate and analyze the development of nursing as a profession.
2. Describe ethical, legal, political and economic aspects of health care delivery and nursing practice.
3. Explain bio- psycho- social dynamics of health, life style and health care delivery system.
4. Discuss concepts, principles, theories, models, approaches relevant to nursing and their application.
5. Describe scope of nursing practice.
6. Provide holistic and competent nursing care following nursing process approach.
7. Identify latest trends in nursing and the basis of advance nursing practice.
8. Perform extended and expanded role of nurse.
9. Describe alternative modalities of nursing care.
10. Describe the concept of quality control in nursing.
11. Identify the scope of nursing research.
12. Use computer in patient care delivery system and nursing practice.
13. Appreciate importance of self development and professional advancement.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT
HOURS
CONTENT
METHOD OF
TEACHING
10
ASSESSMENT
METHODS
Nursing as a Profession
History of development of nursing profession,
characteristics, criteria of the profession, perspective of Seminar / Presentations

nursing profession-national, global
Code of ethics(INC), code of professional
conduct(INC), autonomy and accountability,
assertiveness, visibility of nurses, legal considerations,
Role of regulatory bodies Professional
Essay Type
Short Answers
organizations and unions-self defense individual and

collective bargaining
Educational preparations, continuing education,
career opportunities, professional advancement & role
and scope of nursing education.
Role of research, leadership and management.
Quality assurance in nursing (INC). Futuristic
II
nursing.
Health care delivery
Health care environment, economics, constraints,
planning process, policies, political process vis a vis
nursing profession.
Health care delivery systemnational, state, district
and local level.
Major stakeholders in the health care systemGovernment, non-govt, Industry and other
professionals.
Patterns of nursing care delivery in India.
Health care delivery concerns, national health and
family welfare programs, inter-sectoral coordination,
Project work
Field visits
Essay Type
Short Answers
role of nongovernmental agencies.

Information, education and communication (IEC).
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10
Tele-medicine.
Genetics
Review of cellular division, mutation and law of
inheritance, human genome project ,The Genomic era.
Basic concepts of Genes, Chromosomes & DNA.

Approaches to common genetic disorders.
Essay Type
Short Answers
demonstration
Genetic testing basis of genetic diagnosis, Pre

symptomatic and predisposition testing, Prenatal
diagnosis & screening, Ethical, legal & psychosocial
issues in genetic testing.
Genetic counseling.
Practical application of genetics in nursing.
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10
Epidemiology
Scope, epidemiological approach and methods,
Morbidity, mortality,
Concepts of causation of diseases and their

screening,
demonstration
Essay Type
Short Answers
Application of epidemiology in health care delivery,

Health survelliance and health informatics
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Role of nurse
Bio-Psycho social pathology
Pathophysiology and Psychodynamics of disease
causation
Life processes, homeostatic mechanism, biological

and psycho-social dynamics in causation of disease,
life style
Common problems: Oxygen insufficiency, fluid and
electrolyte imbalance, nutritional problems,
hemorrhage and shock, altered body temperature,
unconsciousness, sleep pattern and its disturbances,
pain, sensory deprivation.
Treatment aspects: pharmacological and pre- post
operative care aspects,
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
End of life Care
Infection prevention (including HIV) and standard
safety measures, bio-medical waste management.
demonstration
Project work
Essay Type
Short Answers
Role of nurse- Evidence based nursing practice; Best

practices
Innovations in nursing
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Philosophy and Theories of Nursing

Values, Conceptual models, approaches.
Nursing theories: Nightingales, Hendersonss,
Rogers, Peplaus, Abdellas, Lewines, Orems,
Essay Type
Short Answers
Project work
Johnsons, Kings, Neumans, Roys, Watson parsce, etc

and their applications,
Health belief models, communication and
management, etc
Concept of Self health.
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10
Evidence based practice model.

Nursing process approach
Health Assessment- illness status of patients/clients
(Individuals, family, community), Identification of
healthillness problems, health behaviors, signs and

symptoms of clients.
Methods of collection, analysis and utilization of
Workshop
Essay Type
Short Answers
data relevant to nursing process.

Formulation of nursing care plans, health goals,
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implementation, modification and evaluation of care.

Psychological aspects and Human relations
Human behavior, Life processes & growth and
development, personality development, defense
mechanisms,
Communication, interpersonal relationships,
Essay Type
Short Answers
demonstration
individual and group, group dynamics, and

organizational behavior,
Basic human needs, Growth and development,
(Conception through preschool, School age through
adolescence, Young & middle adult, and Older adult)
Sexuality and sexual health.
Stress and adaptation, crisis and its intervention,
Coping with loss, death and grieving,
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Principles and techniques of Counseling.

Nursing practice
Framework, scope and trends.
Alternative modalities of care, alternative systems of
Project work
Essay Type
Short Answers
health and complimentary therapies.

Extended and expanded role of the nurse, in
promotive, preventive, curative and restorative health
care delivery system in community and institutions.
Health promotion and primary health care.
Independent practice issues,- Independent nursemidwifery practitioner.
Collaboration issues and models-within and outside
nursing.
Models of Prevention, Family nursing, Home
nursing,
Gender sensitive issues and women empowerment.
Disaster nursing.
Geriatric considerations in nursing.
Evidence based nursing practice- Best practices
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Trans-cultural nursing.
Computer applications for patient care delivery
system and
nursing practice
Project work
Use of computers in teaching, learning, research and
Essay Type
Short Answers
nursing practice.
Windows, MS office: Word, Excel, Power Point,
Internet, literature search,
Statistical packages,
Hospital management information system: softwares.
Practical
Clinical posting in the following areas:
Specialty area- in-patient unit - 2 weeks
Community health center/PHC - 2 weeks
Emergency/ICU - 2 weeks
Activities
Prepare Case studies with nursing process approach and theoretical basis
Presentation of comparative picture of theories
Family case- work using model of prevention
Annotated bibliography
Report of field visits (5)
Methods of Teaching

Seminar
Panel discussion
Debate
Case Presentations
Exposure to scientific conferences
Field visits
Methods of evaluation :
Tests
Presentation
Seminar
Written assignments
Advance nursing Procedures
Definition, Indication and nursing implications;
CPR, TPN, Hemodynamic monitoring, Endotrcheal intubation, Tracheostoma, mechanical ventilation, Pacemaker, Hemodialysis, Peritonial
dialysis, LP, BT Pleural and abdominal parecentasis OT techniques, Health assessment,Triage,Pulse oxymetry
REFERRENCE BOOKS:
1. Ann j.zwemer, Professional Adjustments And Ethics For Nurses In India, 6th Ed, 2006, B.I.Publishers.
2. Roberta hunt, Introduction To Community-Based Nursing, 3rd Ed, 2005, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
3. Kamalam,s., Essentials In Community Health Nursing Practice,2005, Jaypee
4. Mary Lucita , Public Health And Community Health Nursing In The New Millennium,2006, B.I
5. Park.K, Park's Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine, 19th Ed, 2007, Banarsidas Bhanot
6. Kasthuri Sundar Rao, An Introduction To Community Health Nursing, 4th Ed, 2004, Banarsidas Bhanot
7. Karanbir Singh, Computers For Nurses Made Easy, 2007, Jaypee
8. Naveen Thacker; Niranjan Shendurnikar Eds, Computers For Nurses,2006, Jaypee
9. Basavanthappa,B.T, Fundamentals Of Nursing, 2004, Jaypee
10. Beverly witter du gas, Introduction To Patient Care : A Comprehensive Approach To Nursing, 4th Ed, 1983, Elseiver Publishers
11. Indrani,t.k, History Of Nursing,4th Ed, 2004, Jaypee
12. Basavanthappa,B.T, Nursing Theories,2007, Jaypee
13. Doug elliott; Leanne M.Aitken; Wendy Chaboyer,, Accn`S Critical Care Nursing, 2007, Elseiver
14. Marilynn e.Doenges; Mary Frances Moorhouse; Joesph T.Burley, Application Of Nursing Process And Nursing Diagnosis : An Interactive
Text For Diagnostic Reasoning,2nd Ed, 1995, Jaypee
15. Molly Sam, Nursing Process : A Clinical Guide,1997, Jaypee
16. Shakuntla Sharma Birpuri, Principles And Practice Of Nursing.2005, Jaypee
17. Veerma,p.k, Principles And Practice Of Critical Care,2006, B.I.
18. Gangane s.d, Human Genetics, 2nd Ed, 2000, Jaypee
19. Lynn B.Jorde; John C.Carey; Michael J.Bamshad, Medical Genetics, 3 rd Ed, 2003, Elseiver
20. Jaya kurvilla, Essentials Of Critical Care Nursing, 2007, Jaypee
21. Carol taylor; carol lillis, Fundamentals Of Nursing:The Art And Science Of Nursing Care, 5 th Ed, 2005 , Elseiver
22. Maggie davies; wendy macdowall eds., Health Promotion Theory,2006, Tata Mc Graw Hill
23. Kathleen koernig blasis; Janice S.Hayes; Barbara Kozier, Professional Nursing Practice : Concepts And Perspective, 2006, Pearson
24. Patricia A.Potter; Anne Griffin Perry, Fudamentals Of Nursing, 6th Ed, 2005, Elseiver
25. Joseph t. Catalano, Nursing Now : Today's Issues, Tomorrow's Trends, 4th Ed, 2007, Jaypee
26. Shirley May Harmon Hanson; Vivian Gedaly-Duff; Joanna Rowe Kaakinen, Family Health Care Nursing : Theory, Practice & Research,
3rd Ed, 2007, Jaypee
27. Sandra m. Nettina, Lippincott Manual Of Nursing Practice, 3rd Ed, 2000, Lippincott & Williams
28. Rajinikanth,A.M, Essential Communication In Nursing, 2006, Jaypee
29. Suresh Kumar Sharma, Human Genetics In Nursing, 2007, Jaypee
30. Charlotte Elliopoulos, Gerontological Nursing,6th Ed, 2006,Lippincott & Wilkins
31. Carol Mattson Porth, Essentials Of Pathophysiology : Concepts Of Altered Health States,2 nd Ed, 2007, Lippincott & Wilkins
32. Martin Dawes; Philip Davies; Alastair Gray; Jonathan Mant, Evidence-Based Practice : A Primer For Health Care Professionals, 2 nd Ed,
2008, Elseiver Publishers
COURSE PLAN
CLINICAL SPECIALITY I
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
Placement: 1st Year
Hours of instruction
Theory: 150 Hours
Practical: 650 Hours
Total : 800 Hours
Course Description
This course is common for the students undergoing clinical speciality-II in neuro science nursing/cardiovascular & thoracic nursing/critical care
nursing/oncology nursing/orthopaedic and rehabilitation nursing/nephro & urology nursing, gastroenterology nursing/ geriatric nursing.
It is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth knowledge in the field of medical Surgical Nursing. It will help students to
appreciate the patient as a holistic individual and develop skill to function as a specialized Medical-Surgical Nurse. It will further enable the
student to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing.
Objectives
1. Appreciate the trends & issues in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing as a speciality.
2. Apply concepts & theories related to health promotion.
3. Appreciate the client as a holistic individual.
4. Perform physical, psychosocial assessment of Medical Surgical patients.
5. Apply Nursing process in providing care to patients.
6. Integrate the concept of family centered nursing care with associated disorder such as genetic, congenital and long-term illness.
7. Recognize and manage emergencies with Medical- Surgical patients.
8. Describe various recent technologies & treatment modalities in the management of critically ill patients.
9. Appreciate the legal & ethical issues relevant to Medical Surgical Nursing.
10. Prepare a design for layout and management of Medical Surgical Units.
11. Appreciate the role of alternative systems of Medicine in care of patients.
12. Incorporate evidence based Nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing.
13. Recognize the role of Nurse practitioner as a member of the Medical Surgical health team.
14. Teach Medical Surgical Nursing to undergraduate nursing students & in-service nurses.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT
I
HOURS
5
CONTENT
METHOD OF
Introduction:
TEACHING
Seminar
Historical development of Medical- Surgical Nursing
Debate
in India.
Case Presentations
Current status of health and disease burden in
Exposure to scientific
India. Current concept of health.
conferences
Trends & issues in Medical Surgical Nursing.
Field visits
ASSESSMENT
METHODS
Essay Type
Short Answers
Ethical & cultural issues in Medical Surgical

Nursing. Rights of patients.
National health policy, special laws & ordinances
relating to older people.
National goals. Five year plans.
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National health programs related to adult health.

Health Assessment of patients
Lecture cum
History taking.
discussion
Physical examination of various systems.
Seminar
Essay Type
Short Answers
Nutritional assessment.
Case Presentations
Related investigations and diagnostic assessment.
III
Care in hospital settings:
Lecture cum
Ambulatory care.
discussion
Acute and Critical care.
Seminar
Long term care.
Panel discussion
Home Health Care.
Characteristics, care models, practice settings,
conferences
interdisciplinary team.
Field visits
Essay Type
Short Answers
Hospitalization- effects of hospitalization on the

patient & family.
Stressors & reactions related to disease process.
IV
10
Nursing care using Nursing process approach.

Management of patients with disorders of
Lecture cum
Gastro intestinal tract
discussion
Review of anatomy and physiology.

Common Disorders-etiology, Patho physiology,
Clinical manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Seminar
Panel discussion
Debate
Essay Type
Short Answers
Health assessment- History taking, physical
Case Presentations
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.

Treatment modalities and trends. Nursing
management.
Related research studies. Evidence based nursing
practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.
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10
Lecture cum
nervous system
discussion

Common Disorders- etiology, Patho
physiology,Clinical manifestations, complications,
prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
management.
practice.
Seminar
Debate
Case Presentations
Essay Type
Short Answers
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10

Lecture cum
respiratory system
discussion

prognosis.
Essay Type
Short Answers
Seminar
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits

Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
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Lecture cum
cardio vascular system
discussion

Seminar
Case Presentations
Essay Type
Short Answers
prognosis.
conferences
Field visits

Nursing management.
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Lecture cum
blood
discussion

prognosis.
Nursing management. Related research studies
Evidence based nursing practice
Rehabilitation and follow-up
Seminar
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits
Essay Type
Short Answers
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10
Lecture cum
genito urinary system
discussion

Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,
Essay Type
Short Answers
Seminar
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits

Nursing management.
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10

Lecture cum
endocrine system
discussion

Seminar
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits
Essay Type
Short Answers
Nursing management. Related research studies.

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10

Lecture cum
musculo-skeletal system
discussion

prognosis.
Essay Type
Short Answers
Seminar
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits

Nursing management.
XII

Lecture cum
integumentory system
discussion

Seminar
Panel discussion
Essay Type
Short Answers
Debate
prognosis.
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits
management. Related research studies. Evidence

based nursing practice.
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Management of patients with disorders of Eye
Lecture cum
and ENT
discussion

Common Disorders-etiology, Patho physiology,
Nursing management.
Seminar
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits
Essay Type
Short Answers
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Lecture cum
reproductive system
discussion

Nursing management.
Essay Type
Short Answers
Seminar
Panel discussion
Debate
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits

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Geriatric nursing
Lecture cum
Nursing Assessment-History and Physical
discussion
assessment.
Seminar
Ageing;
Panel discussion
Demography; Myths and realities.
Debate
Concepts and theories of ageing.
Case Presentations
Cognitive Aspects of Ageing. Normal biological
ageing.
conferences
Essay Type
Short Answers
Age related body systems changes.
Field visits
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging. Medications and

elderly.
Stress & coping in older adults.
Common Health Problems & Nursing Management;
Psychosocial and Sexual.
Abuse of elderly.
Role of nurse for care of elderly: ambulation,
nutritional, communicational, psychosocial and
spiritual.
Role of nurse for caregivers of elderly.
Role of family and formal and non formal caregivers.
Use of aids and prosthesis (hearing aids, dentures,
Legal & Ethical Issues.
Provisions and Programmes for elderly; privileges,
Community
Programs and health services;
Home and institutional care.
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Issues, problems and trends.

Management of patients with communicable
Lecture cum
Essay Type
and sexually
discussion
transmitted diseases:
Seminar
Review of immune system.

Common Disorders of immune system HIV/AIDS.
Review of infectious disease process.
Communicable Diseases- etiology, Patho physiology,
Short Answers
Panel discussion
Debate
Case Presentations
conferences
Field visits

management.
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practice. Rehabilitation and follow-up.

Emergency, trauma and multi-system organ
Lecture cum
failure
discussion
DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)

Trauma, burns, poisoning
Etiology, Patho physiology, Clinical manifestations,
complications, prognosis.
Seminar
Panel discussion
Debate
Case Presentations
Essay Type
Short Answers
conferences
Treatment modalities and trends. * Nursing
Field visits
management.
practice.
Student Activities:
Clinical presentations
History taking
Health Assessment
Nutritional Assessment
Health Education related to disease conditions
Case studies
Project work
Field visits
Methods of Teaching
Seminar
Panel discussion
Debate
Case Presentations
Exposure to scientific conferences
Field visits
Methods of evaluation :
Tests
Presentation
Seminar
Written assignments
REFERENCE BOOKS:
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Richard l.Drake; Wayne Vogl; Adam W.M.Mitchell, Grays Anatomy For Students Companion, 2005, Churchill Livingstone
Evelyn C.Pearce, Anatomy And Physiology For Nurses, 16th Ed, Jaypee
Doug Elliott; Leanne M.Aitken; Wendy Chaboyer, Accn`S Critical Care Nursing, 2007, Elseiver
Marilynn E.Doenges; Mary Frances Moorhouse; Joesph T.Burley, Application Of Nursing Process And Nursing Diagnosis : An
Interactive Text For Diagnostic Reasoning, 2nd Ed, 2005, Jaypee

6 Basavanthappa,B.T. Medical Surgical Nursing, 2003, Jaypee
7 Jaya kurvilla, Essentials Of Critical Care Nursing, 2007, Jaypee

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Onila Salins, Medical Surgical Nursing Specialities, 2003, Jaypee
Rekha Sharma, Diet Management, 3rd Ed, 2004 , Elseiver
Seth.S.D Ed, Textbook Of Pharmacology, 2nd Ed, 1999, Elsevier
Ben Greenstein; Dinah Gould, Trounces Clinical Pharmacology For Nurses, 7th Ed, 2004, Churchill Livingstone
Prema,T.P; Graicy,K.F, Essentials Of Neurological And Neurosurgical Nursing, 2002, Jaypee
Norman Noah, Controlling Communicable Disease, 2006, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Who, Symptom Relief In Terminal Illness, 1999, A.I.T.Bs
Barbara Aehlert,R.N, Pocket Reference For Ecgs Made Easy, 3rd Ed, 2006, Elseiver
John r.hampton, 150 Ecg Problems, 2nd Ed, 2003, Churchill
Neena Khanna, Illustrated Synopsis Of Dermatology And Sexually Transmitted Disease, 2005, Peepe
Praveen Kumar; Michael Clark, Kumar And Clark Clinical Medicine, 2005, 6 th Ed, Elsever
Joyce m. Black; Jane Hokanson Hawks, Medical Surgical Nursing - Clinical Management For Positive Outcomes, 7 th Ed, 2005, Saunders
Suzanne c.smeltzer; l. Hinkle; kerry h. Cheever, Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook Of Medical Surgical Nursing, 11th Ed, 2008,
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Agarwal A.K; Singal R.K Eds., Emergency Medicine, 2005, Jaypee
Charlotte Elliopoulos, Gerontological Nursing, 6th Ed, 2005, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Carol Mattson Porth, Essentials Of Pathophysiology : Concepts Of Altered Health States, 2 nd Ed, 2007, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Janet weber; jane k. Kelley, Health Assessment In Nursing, 3rd Ed, 2007, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Carolyn Jarvis, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 5th Ed, 2008, Saunders Elsevier
Carolyn Jarvis, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 5th Ed, 2008, Saunders Elsevier,
Emily Hansen; Gary Easthope, Lifestyle In Medicine, 2007, Roultedge
Tom C.Nguyen; Oscar J.Abilez, Practicl Guide To The Care Of The Surgical Patient, 2007, Mosby
Narayan H Nayak, Guidelines To Practice Of Emergence Medicine, 2 nd Ed, 2008, Elsever
COURSE PLAN
CLINICAL SPECIALITY-I
OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING
Placement : 1st year
Theory : 150 Hours.
Practical : 650 Hours.
Total : 800 Hours.
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and indepth understanding in the field of Obstetric and Gynaecological
Nursing. It will help students to appreciate the client as a holistic individual and develop skill to function as an independent midwifery
practitioner. It will further enable the student to function as educator, manager, and researcher in the field of Obstetric and Gynaecological
nursing
Objectives
1. Appreciate the trends in the field of midwifery, obstetrics and gynaecology as a speciality.
2. Describe the population dynamics and indicators of maternal and child health
3. Describe the concepts of biophysical, psychological and spiritual aspects of normal pregnancy, labor and puerperium.
4. Provide comprehensive nursing care to women during reproductive period and newborns.
5. Integrate the concepts of family centered nursing care and nursing process approach in obstetric and gynaecological nursing.
6. Identify and analyze the deviations from normal birth process and refer appropriately.
7. Describe the pharmacological agents, their effects during pregnancy, child birth, puerperium, lactation and the role of nurse
8. Counsel adolescents, women and families on issues pertaining to pregnancy, child birth and lactation
9. Describe the role of various types of complementary and alternative therapies in obstetric and gynaecological nursing.
10. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of obstetric and gynaecological nursing.
11. Describe the recent advancement in contraceptive technology and birth control measures
12. Appreciate the legal and ethical issues pertaining to obstetric and gynaecological nursing
UNIT HOURS
I
10
CONTENT
METHOD OF TEACHING
ASSESSMENT
Introduction
Lecture-cum-discussion
Historical and contemporary perspectives
Seminar/Presentations
METHODS
Essay Type
Short Answers
Epidemiological aspects of maternal and child health
Class room exercises
Magnitude of maternal and child health problems

Issues of maternal and child health : Age, Gender, Sexuality,
psycho Socio cultural factors Preventive obstetrics
National health and family welfare programmes related to
maternal and child health: health care delivery systemNational Rural health mission, Role of NGOs
Theories, models and approaches applied to midwifery practice
Role and scope of midwifery practice: Independent Nurse
midwifery practitioner
Legal and Ethical issues: Code of ethics and standards of
midwifery practice, standing orders
Evidence based midwifery practice
II
15
Research priorities in obstetric and gynaecological nursing.

Human reproduction
Review of anatomy and physiology of human reproductive
Essay Type
Short Answers
system: male and female
Hormonal cycles
Embryology
Genetics, teratology and counseling
III
25
Clinical implications
Pregnancy
Maternal adaptation : Physiological, psychosocial
Assessment Maternal and foetal measures Maternal
measures:History taking , exmanination-General,physical

and obstetrical measure, identification of high risk,
Foetal measure- clinical parameters, biochemical- human
estriol, Maternal Serum Alfa Feto Protein, Acetyl Choline
esterase (AchE), Triple Test Aminocentesis, Cordocentesis,
chorionic villus sampling (CVS)),
Biophysical- (US IMAGING, Foetal movement count, Ultra
Sonography, Cardiotocography, cardiotomography, Non
Stress Test(NST), Contraction stress test(CST), amnioscopy,
foetoscopy,
Radiological examination,
Interpretation of diagnostic tests and nursing implications
Nursing management of the pregnant women, minor disorders
of pregnancy and management, preparation for child birth and
parenthood, importance of institutional delivery , choice of birth
Essay Type
Short Answers
setting, importance and mobilizing of transportation, prenatal

counseling, role of nurse and crisis intervention, identification
of high risk pregnancy and refer
IV
25
Alternative/complementary therapies
Normal Labour and nursing management:
Essential factors of labour
Stages and onset
First stage: Physiology of normal labour

Use of partograph: Principles, use and critical analysis,
evidence based studies
Analgesia and anaesthesia in labour
Nursing management
Second stage
Physiology , intrapartum monitoring
Nursing management.
Resuscitation , immediate newborn care and initiate breast
feeding (Guidelines of National neonatalogy forum of India)
Third stage
Physiology and nursing management
Fourth stage Observation, critical analysis and Nursing
management.
Various child birth practice: water birth, position change etc
Evidence based practice in relation to labour intervention
Essay Type
Short Answers
Role of nurse midwifery practitioner

V
20
Normal puerperium and nursing management
Physiology of puerperium
Essay Type
Short Answers
Physiology of lactation, lactation management, exclusive breast Project

feeding ,Baby friendly hospital intitative(BFHI)
Assessment of postnatal women .

Minor discomforts and complications of puerperium
Management of mothers during puerperium: Postnatal
exercises Rooming in, bonding, warm chain
Evidence based studies
VI
20
Normal Newborn
Physiology and characteristics of normal newborn
Physical and Behavioural assessment of newborn
Needs of newborn
Essential newborn care: Exclusive breast feeding,
Immunization, Hygiene measures, Newborn nutrition
Organization of neonatal care, services(Levels), transport,
neonatal intensive care unit, organization and management of
nursing services in NICU
Observation and care of newborn
Essay Type
Short Answers
VII
10
Parenting process
Pharmoco dynamics in obstetrics
Drugs used in pregnancy, labour, post partum and newborn
Calculation of drug dose and administration
Essay Type
Short Answers
Effects of drugs used

Anaesthesia and analgesia in obstetrics
Roles and responsibilities of midwifery nurse practitioner
Standing orders and protocols and use of selected life saving
drugs and interventions of obstetric emergencies approved by
VIII
10
the MOHFW
Family welfare services
Population dynamics
Demography trends: vital statistics, calculation of indicators

especially maternal and neonatal mortality rates and problems
and other health problems
Recent advancement in contraceptive technology
Role of nurses in family welfare programmes in all settings
Role of independent nurse midwifery practitioner
Family life education
Evidence based studies
Information, Education and Communication(IEC)
Management information and evaluation system(MIES)
Teaching and supervision of health team members
Essay Type
Short Answers
IX
20
Infertility
Primary and secondary causes
Diagnostic procedures
Essay Type
Short Answers
Counseling: ethical and legal aspects of assisted reproductive

technology(ART)
Recent advancement in infertility management.
Adoption procedures
X
10
Role of nurses in infertility management.

Menopause
Physiological, psychological and social aspects
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Essay Type
Short Answers
Surgical menopause
Counseling and guidance
Role of midwifery nurse practitioner
XI
11
Abortion
Types, causes
Legislations, Clinical rights and professional responsibility
Abortion procedures
Complications
Nursing management
Role of midwifery nurse practitioner
Essay Type
Short Answers
Student activities:
Procedures observed
Diagnostic investigations : amniotcentecis, chordocentecis, chorionic villi sampling
Infertility management: artificial reproduction : artificial insemination, invitro fertilization, and related procedures
Procedures assisted
Medical termination of pregnancy,
Procedures performed
Antenatal assessment-20
Postnatal assessment-20
Assessment during labour : use of partograph - 20
Per vaginal examination-20
Conduct of normal delivery-20
Episiotomy and suturing-10
Setting up of delivery areas
Insertion of intra uterine devices( copper T)
Others
Identification of high risk women and referral
Health education: to women and their families
COURSE PLAN
CLINICAL SPECIALTY I
CHILD HEALTH (PAEDIATRIC) NURSING
Placement : Ist Year

Theory 150 Hours
Practical 650 Hours
Total : 800 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and indepth understanding in the field of Pediatric Nursing. It will help students
to appreciate the child as a holistic individual and develop skill to function as neonatal and pediatric nurse specialist. It will further enable the
student to function as educator, manager, and researcher in the field of Paediatric nursing
Objectives
1. Appreciate the history and developments in the field of pediatrics and pediatric nursing as a specialty
2. Apply the concepts of growth and development in providing care to the pediatric clients and their families.
3. Appreciate the child as a holistic individual
4. Perform physical, developmental, and nutritional assessment of pediatric clients
5. Apply nursing process in providing nursing care to neonates & children
6. Integrate the concept of family centered pediatric nursing care with related areas such as genetic disorders, congenital malformations and long
term illness.
7. Recognize and manage emergencies in neonates
8. Describe various recent technologies and treatment modalities in the management of high risk neonates
9. Appreciate the legal and ethical issues pertaining to pediatric and neonatal nursing
10. Prepare a design for layout and management of neonatal units

11. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of pediatric/neonatal nursing
12. Recognize the role of pediatric nurse practitioner and as a member of the pediatric and neonatal health team
13. Teach pediatric nursing to undergraduate students & in-service
UNIT HOURS
I
10
CONTENT
METHOD OF TEACHING
ASSESSMENT
Introduction
Historical development of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing in
METHODS
Essay Type
Short Answers
India;
Current status of child health in India;

Trends in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing,
Ethical and cultural issues in pediatric care
Rights of children
National health policy for children, special laws and
ordinances relating to children.
National goals,
Five year plans,
II
10
National health programs related to child health..

Assessment of pediatric clients
History taking
Developmental assessment
Physical assessment
Essay Type
Short Answers
Nutritional assessment
III
10
Family assessment
Hospitalized child
Meaning of hospitalization of the child, preparation for
hospitalization, effects of hospitalization on the child and
Essay Type
Short Answers
family
Stressors and reactions related to developmental stages,
play activities for ill hospitalized child.
Nursing care of hospitalized child and family -principles and
IV
15
practices
Pre-natal Pediatrics
Embryological and fetal development, Prenatal factors
influencing growth and development of fetus,
Essay Type
Short Answers
Genetic patterns of common pediatric disorders,

chromosomal aberrations, genetic assessment and
counseling legal and ethical aspects of genetic, screening
and counseling role of nurse in genetic counseling,
Importance of prenatal care and role of pediatric nurse.
Various child birth practice: water birth, position change etc
Evidence based practice in relation to labour intervention
V
15
Growth and Development of children
Essay Type
Short Answers
Principles of growth and development,
Concepts and theories of growth and development,
Project
Developmental tasks and special needs from infancy to
adolescence, developmental milestones,

Assessment of growth and development of pediatric clients,
VI
15
Factors affecting growth and development.

Behavioral Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing
Parent child relationship,
Basic behavioral pediatric principles and specific behavioral
Essay Type
Short Answers
pediatric concepts/disorders- maternal deprivation, failure to

thrive, child abuse, the battered child,
Common behavioral problems and their management,
VII
15
Child guidance clinic.

Preventive Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing
Concept, aims and scope of preventive pediatrics,
Maternal health and its influence on child health antenatal
aspects of preventive pediatrics,

Immunization, expanded program on immunization/
universal immunization program and cold chain,
Nutrition and nutritional requirements of children, changing
patterns of feeding, baby- friendly hospital initiative and
exclusive breast feeding,
Health education, nutritional education for children
Essay Type
Short Answers
Nutritional programs
National and international organizations related to child
health,
VIII
30
Role of pediatric nurse in the hospital and community.

Neonatal Nursing
New born baby- profile and characteristics of the new born,
Essay Type
Short Answers
Assessment of the new born,

Nursing care of the new born at birth, care of the new born
and family,
High risk newborn- pre term and term neonate and growth
retarded babies,
Identification and classification of neonates with infections,
HIV & AIDS, Ophthalmia neonatorum, congenital syphilis.
High risk new born- Identification, classification and
nursing management
Organization of neonatal care, services(Levels), transport,
neonatal intensive care unit, organization and management
IX
30
of nursing services in NICU.

IMNCI
(Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses)
Student Activities
Essay Type
Short Answers
Clinical presentations
Growth & developmental assessment
Assessment & prescription of nursing interventions for sick children
Health education related to disease conditions
Nutritional assessment
Project work
Field visits
COURSE PLAN
CLINICAL SPECIALITY I
MENTAL HEALTH (PSYCHIATRIC) NURSING
Placement : 1st Year
Theory 150 hours
Practical 650 hours
Total : 800 hours
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and indepth understanding in the field of Psychiatric Nursing. It will help
students to appreciate the client as a holistic individual and develop skill to function psychiatric nurse specialist . It will further enable the student
to function as educator, manager, and researcher in the field of Psychiatric nursing
Objectives
1. Appreciate the trends and issues in the field of psychiatry and psychiatric nursing.
2. Explain the dynamics of personality development and human behaviour.
3. Describe the concepts of psychobiology in mental disorders and its implications for psychiatric nursing
4. Demonstrate therapeutic communications skills in all interactions
5. Demonstrate the role of psychiatric nurse practitioner in various therapeutic modalities
6. Establish and maintain therapeutic relationship with individual and groups
7. Uses assertive techniques in personal and professional actions
8. Promotes self-esteem of clients, others and self
9. Apply the nursing process approach in caring for patients with mental disorders
10. Describe the psychopharmacological agents, their effects and nurses role
11. Recognize the role of psychiatric nurse practitioner and as a member of the psychiatric and mental health team
12. Describe various types of alternative system of medicines used in psychiatric settings
13. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of psychiatric nursing
UNIT HOURS
I
10
CONTENT
Introduction
METHOD OF TEACHING
ASSESSMENT
METHODS
Essay Type
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Historical perspectives Trends, issues and magnitude
Short Answers
Contemporary practices Mental health laws/Acts

National mental health program -National mental health
authority, state mental health authority Human rights of
mentally ill Mental Health/ Mental Illness Continuum
Classification of mental illnesses-ICD, DSM
Standards of Psychiatric nursing
Challenges and Scope of psychiatric nursing
Multi-disciplinary team and role of nurse
II
10
Role of psychiatric nurse- extended and expanded

Concepts of Psychobiology
The Nervous System:
An Anatomical Review The Brain and limbic system
Nerve Tissue Autonomic Nervous system

Neurotransmitters
Neuroendocrinology
Pituitary, Thyroid Gland Circadian Rhythms
Genetics
Neuro psychiatric disorders
Psychoimmunology
Normal Immune response Implications for psychiatric Illness
Implications for Nursing
Essay Type
Short Answers
III
10
Theories of Personality Development and relevance to
nursing
practice
Essay Type
Short Answers
Psychoanalytic Theory- Freuds

Interpersonal Theory-Sullivans
Theory of Psychosocial Development-Eriksons
Theory of object relations
Cognitive Development Theory
Theory of Moral Development
IV
15
A Nursing Model-Hildegard E.Peplau

Stress and its management
An introduction to the concepts of stress
Psychological Adaptation to stress
Essay Type
Short Answers
Stress as a Biological Response.

Stress as an Environmental Event.
Stress as Transaction between the Individual and the
V
15
Environment. Stress management.

Therapeutic communication and interpersonal relationship
Review communication process, factors affecting
communication
Project
Communication with individuals and in groups
Techniques of therapeutic communication-touch therapy

Barrier of communication with specific reference to
Essay Type
Short Answers
psychopathology
Therapeutic attitudes
Dynamics of a therapeutic Nurse-client relationship;
Therapeutic use of self Gaining self-awareness
Therapeutic nurse-patient relationship its phases ; Conditions
essential to development of a therapeutic relationship
VI
15
Therapeutic impasse and its management

Assertive Training
Assertive Communication Basic Human Rights
Response Patterns
Essay Type
Short Answers
(Nonassertive Behavior Assertive Behavior

Aggressive Behavior Passive-Aggressive Behavior)
Behavioral Components of Assertive Behavior
Techniques that Promote Assertive Behavior
Thought-Stopping Techniques Method
VII
15
Role of The Nurse

Promoting Self-Esteem
Components of Self-Concept
The Development of Self-Esteem
Essay Type
Short Answers
The Manifestations of Low-Self-Esteem

Boundaries
VIII
30
Role of The Nurse

The nursing process in psychiatric/mental health nursing
Essay Type
Short Answers
Mental health assessment- History taking, mental status
examination
Physical and neurological examination
Psychometric assessment
Investigations, Diagnosis and Differential diagnosis
Interpretation of investigations
Nurses role
Nursing case management
Critical pathways of care
Documentation
Problem-oriented recording
Focus charting
IX
30
The PIE method

Psycho social and physical therapies
Individual therapy
Behavioural Therapy- Relaxation therapy, cognitive therapy,
positive- negative reinforcement, bio-feedback, guided imagery,

ab-reactive therapy
Group Therapy Family Therapy Milieu Therapy
The Therapeutic Community Occupational therapy
Recreational therapy Play therapy Music therapy
Light therapy Color therapy
Aroma therapy
Essay Type
Short Answers
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Historical Perspectives
Indications
Essay Type
Short Answers
Contraindications
Mechanisms of Action
Side Effects
Risks Associated with Electroconvulsive Therapy
XI
The Role of The Nurse in Electroconvulsive Therapy

Psychopharmacology
Historical Perspectives
Role of a Nurse in Psychopharmacological Therapy
Essay Type
Short Answers
Antianxiety Agents
Antidepressants Agents
Mood stabilizers
Antipsychotics
Sedative-Hypnotics
Central Nervous System Stimulants
XII
Future developments
Alternative systems of medicine in mental health
Types of Therapies
Herbal Medicine
Unani
Siddha
Essay Type
Short Answers
Homeopathic
Acupressure and Acupuncture
Diet and Nutrition
Chiropractic Medicine
Therapeutic Touch and Massage
Yoga
Pet Therapy
Student Activities
History taking
Mental health assessment
Psychometric assessment
Personality assessment
Process recording
Therapies- Group Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychotherapy
Milieu Therapy
The Therapeutic Community
Occupational therapy
Recreational therapy
Play therapy
music therapy
Pet therapy
Counselling
Assisted ECT
Assisted EEG
Case studies
Case presentation
Project work
Socio and psycho drama
Field visits
COURSE PLAN
NURSING RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Placement: 1st Year
Theory 150 Hours
Practical 100 Hours
Total : 250 Hours
PART-A : NURSING RESEARCH

Theory 100 Hours
Practical 50 Hours
Total : 150 Hours
Course Description:
The course is designed to assist the students to acquire an understanding of the research methodology and statistical methods as a basis for
identifying research problem, planning and implementing a research plan. It will further enable the students to evaluate research studies and
utilize research findings to improve quality of nursing practice, education and management.
General Objectives:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Define basic research terms and concepts.
2. Review literature utilizing various sources
3. Describe research methodology
4. Develop a research proposal.
5. Conduct a research study.
6. Communicate research findings

7. Utilize research findings
8. Critically evaluate nursing research studies.
9. Write scientific paper for publication.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT HOURS
I
10
CONTENT
METHOD OF TEACHING
ASSESSMENT
Introduction:
Methods of acquiring knowledge problem solving
METHODS
Essay Type
Short Answers
and scientific method.
Project
Research Definition, characteristics, purposes,

kinds of research
Historical Evolution of research in nursing
Basic research terms
Scope of nursing research: areas, problems in
nursing, health and social research
Concept of evidence based practice
Ethics in research
Overview of Research process

Journal club
II
III
10
12
Review of Literature
Importance, purposes, sources, criteria for
selection of resources and steps in reviewing
Project
literature.
Research Approaches and designs
15
Historical, survey and experimental
Project
Qualitative: Phenomenology, grounded theory,

IV
Type: Quantitative and Qualitative
Characteristics, types advantages and disadvantages
Journal club
Identification of research problem
Formulation of problem statement and research
Project
Definition of terms Assumptions and
Essay Type
Short Answers
Ethnography
Research problem:
objectives
Essay Type
Short Answers
Essay Type
Short Answers

Journal club
delimitations
Identification of variables
V
10
Hypothesis definition, formulation and types.

Developing theoretical/conceptual framework.
Theories: Nature, characteristics, Purpose and uses
Using, testing and developing conceptual
Project
Essay Type
Short Answers
VI
framework, models and theories.
Sampling
Population and sample
Factors influencing sampling
Project
Sampling techniques
Sample size
Essay Type
Short Answers

Journal club
Probability and sampling error

VII
30
Problems of sampling
Tools and methods of Data collection:
Concepts of data collection
Data sources, methods/techniques quantitative
Project
and qualitative.
Tools for data collection types, characteristics and
Essay Type
Short Answers

Journal club
their development
Validity and reliability of tools
VIII
Procedure for data collection

Implementing research plan
Pilot Study, review research plan (design)., planning
for data collection, administration of
Project
tool/interventions, collection of data
Essay Type
Short Answers
IX
20
Analysis and interpretation of data
Plan for data analysis: quantitative and qualitative
Preparing data for computer analysis and
Project
presentation.
Statistical analysis
Essay Type
Short Answers

Journal club
Interpretation of data
Conclusion and generalizations
X
10
Summary and discussion

Reporting and utilizing research findings:
Communication of research results; oral and
written
Project
Writing research report purposes, methods and

stylevancouver, American Psychological
Essay Type
Short Answers

Journal club
Association(APA), Campbell etc

Writing scientific articles for publication: purposes
XI
XII
11
11
& Style
Critical analysis of research reports and
articles
Journal club
Developing and presenting a research
proposal
Journal club
Essay Type
Short Answers
Essay Type
Short Answers
Activities:
Annotated Bibliography of research reports and articles.
Review of literature of selected topic and reporting
Formulation of problem statement, objective and hypothesis
Developing theoretical/conceptual framework.
Preparation of a sample research tool
Analysis and interpretation of given data
Developing and presenting research proposal
Journal club presentation
Critical evaluation of selected research studies
Writing a scientific paper.
Method of Teaching
Project
Journal club
Methods of Evaluation
Quiz, Tests (Term)
Assignments/Term paper
Presentations
Project work
PART B : STATISTICS
Theory 50 Hours
Practical 50 Hours
Total : 100 Hours
Course Description
At the end of the course, the students will be able to develop an understanding of the statistical methods and apply them in conducting research
studies in nursing.
General Objectives
1. Explain the basic concepts related to statistics
2. Describe the scope of statistics in health and nursing
3. Organize, tabulate and present data meaningfully.
4. Use descriptive and inferential statistics to predict results.
5. Draw conclusions of the study and predict statistical significance of the results.
6. Describe vital health statistics and their use in health related research.
7. Use statistical packages for data analysis
UNI
HOUR
T
I
CONTENT
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11
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
Introduction:
TEACHING
Concepts, types, significance and scope of statistics,
Demonstration
METHODS
Essay Type
Short Answers
Essay Type
meaning of data,
sample, parameter type and levels of data and their
measurement Organization and presentation of data
Tabulation of data; Frequency distribution
II
Graphical and tabular presentations.

Measures of central tendency:
III
IV
14
Mean, Median, Mode

Measures of variability;
Demonstration
Range, Percentiles, average deviation, quartile
Demonstration
deviation, standard deviation

Normal Distribution:
Probability, characteristics and application of normal
Demonstration
probability curve; sampling error.

Measures of relationship:
Correlation need and meaning
Demonstration
Short Answers
Essay Type
Short Answers
Essay Type
Short Answers
Essay Type
Short Answers
Rank order correlation;

Scatter diagram method
Product moment correlation
VI
Simple linear regression analysis and prediction.

Designs and meaning:
Experimental designs
Demonstration
Essay Type
Short Answers
Comparison in pairs, randomized block design, Latin

VII
18
squares.
Significance of Statistic and Significance of
difference
Demonstration
between two Statistics (Testing hypothesis)

Non parametric test Chi-square test, Sign, median
test, Mann Whitney test.
Essay Type
Short Answers
Assignment
VIII
10
Parametric test t test, ANOVA, MANOVA,ANCOVA

Use of statistical methods in psychology and
education:
Demonstration
Essay Type
Short Answers
Scaling Z Score, Z Scaling

Standard Score and T Score
Reliability of test Scores: test-retest method, parallel
IX
forms, split half method.

Application of statistics in health:
Ratios, Rates, Trends
Demonstration
Essay Type
Short Answers
Vital health statistics Birth and death rates.

X
12
Measures related to fertility, morbidity and mortality

Use of Computers for data analysis
Use of statistical package.
Demonstration
Activities
Exercises on organization and tabulation of data,
Graphical and tabular presentation of data
Calculation of descriptive and inferential statistics(chi square, t-test, correlation)
Practice in using statistical package
Computing vital health statistics
Methods of Teaching:
Essay Type
Assignment
Demonstration on data organization, tabulation, calculation of statistics, use of statistical package, Classroom exercises, organization and
tabulation of data,
Computing Descriptive and inferential statistics; vital and health statistics and use of computer for data entry and analysis using statistical
package.
Methods of Evaluation
Test, Classroom statistical exercises.
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What are the objectives of the nursing education course?

What are the objectives of the nursing education course?

What topics are covered in the teaching-learning process unit?

What topics are covered in the teaching-learning process unit?

COURSE PLAN

Lecture cum discussion

their education implications,

Impact of Social, economical, political & technological

Educational reforms and National Educational policy,

Trends in development of nursing education in India

Lecture cum discussion

of teaching and learning, relationship between teaching

teaching, computer assisted instruction(CAI), computer

Instructional media and methods

Lecture cum discussion

Developing learning resource material using different

Instructional aids types, uses, selection, preparation,

multi media, video-tele conferencing etc

Lecture cum discussion

meaning, process, purposes, problems in evaluation and

advantages and disadvantages.

Criterion and norm referenced evaluation,

Lecture cum discussion

reliability, usability, norms, construction of tests-

Essay, short answer questions and multiple choice

Developing a system for maintaining confidentiality

Lecture cum discussion

Objective tests, scoring essay test, methods of scoring,

Lecture cum discussion

Perspectives of nursing education: Global and

Lecture cum discussion

achievement, socio-economic status scale, tests for

special mental and physical abilities and disabilities.

Patterns of nursing education and training

programmes in India. Non-university and University

Continuing Education in Nursing

Lecture cum discussion

principles of adult learning, assessments of learning

needs, priorities, resources.

Lecture cum discussion

steps of curriculum development, Curriculum models,

Types and framework.

organization of learning experiences; master plan, course

Equivalency of courses: Transcripts, credit system.

Lecture cum discussion

characteristics, competencies, qualities,

Preparation of professional teacher

Guidance and counseling

Coordination and organization of services.

Professional preparation and training for counseling.

Lecture cum discussion

implementation and evaluation.

Evaluation of educational programs in nursingcourse

Different models of collaboration between education

Lecture cum discussion

discipline, public relation, performance appraisal,

welfare services, library services, hostel,

Development and maintenance of standards and

Lecture cum discussion