Annexure to Notification No.F(Rev-Syllabus-B.

Sc Nursing)Acad/KU/22 dated 25-05-2022

Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards

Semester Course Code Course/Subject Title Theory Theory Lab/ Skill Lab/ Skill Clinical Clinical Total Total
credits Contact Lab credits Lab credits Contact credits (hours)
hours Contact hours
hours

Fourth PHARII205 Pharmacology II including 3 60 60

Fundamentals of
Processing Module
PATHII210 Pathology II and Genetics 1 20 20
NAHNII225 Adult Health Nursing II 7 140 1 40 6 480 660
with integrated
pathophysiology including
Geriatric Nursing +
Palliative Care Module
PROF230 Professionalism, 1 20 20
Professional Values and
Ethics including bioethics
SSCCII220 Self-study/Co-curricular 40
TOTAL 12 240 1 40 6 480 12+1+ 760+40
6=19 =800
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards

Course Code: PHARII205

Course/Subject Title:- PHARMACOLOGY - II
including Fundamentals of Prescribing Module

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.

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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Unit Time Learning Outcomes Content Teaching/ Assessment

(Hrs) Learning Methods
Activities
I 4 (T) Describe drugs used Drugs used in disorders of • Lecture cum • Short
in disorders of ear, ear, nose, throat & Eye Discussion answer
nose, throat and eye • Antihistamines • Drug study/ • Objective
and nurses‘ • Topical applications for eye presentation type
responsibilities (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 Drugs used on urinary system • Lecture cum • Short
acting on urinary Pharmacology of Discussion answer
system & nurse‘s commonly used drugs • Drug study/ • Objective
responsibilities o Renin angiotensin system presentation type
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
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III 10 (T) Describe drugs Drugs acting on nervous system • Lecture cum • Short
used on nervous • Basis & applied Discussion answer
system & nurse‘s pharmacology of commonly • Drug study/ • Objective
responsibilities used drugs presentation type
• 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
• Mood stabilizers
• 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, • Lecture cum • Short
for hormonal disorders and supplementation, Discussion answer
disorder & contraception and medical • Drug study/ • Objective
supplementation, termination of pregnancy presentation type
contraception & • Estrogens and progesterones
medical termination • Oral contraceptives and
of pregnancy & hormone replacement
nurse‘s therapy
responsibilities • Vaginal contraceptives
• Drugs for infertility and
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medical termination of
pregnancy
• 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 • Lecture cum • Short
understanding during antenatal, labour and Discussion answer
about important postnatal period • Drug study/ • Objective
drugs used for • Tetanus prophylaxis presentation type
women before, • Iron and Vit K1
during and after supplementation
labour • Oxytocin, Misoprostol
• Ergometrine
• Methyl prostaglandin F2-alpha
• Magnesium sulphate
• Calcium gluconate
VI 10 (T) Describe drugs used Miscellaneous • Lecture cum • Short
in deaddiction, • Drugs used for deaddiction Discussion answer
emergency, • Drugs used in CPR and • Drug study/ • Objective
poisoning, vitamins emergency- adrenaline, presentation type
& minerals Chlorpheniramine,
supplementation, hydrocortisone,
drugs used for Dexamethasone
immunization & • IV fluids & electrolytes
immune-suppression replacement
& nurse‘s • Common poisons, drugs
responsibilities used for treatment of
poisoning
o Activated charcoal
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
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Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards
VII 4 (T) Demonstrate Introduction to drugs • Lecture cum • Short
awareness of used in alternative Discussion answer
common drugs used systems of medicine • Observational • Objective
in alternative system • Ayurveda, Homeopathy, visit type
of medicine Unani and Siddha etc.
• Drugs used for common
ailments
VIII 20 (T) Demonstrate Fundamental principles of • Completion of • Short
understanding prescribing module on answer
about fundamental • Prescriptive role of nurse Fundamental • Assignments
principles of practitioners: Introduction principles of evaluation
prescribing • Legal and ethical issues prescribing
related to prescribing
• Principles of prescribing
• Steps of prescribing
• Prescribing competencies
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards

Course Code: PATHII210

Course/Subject Title:- PATHOLOGY - II AND GENETICS

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.
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Learning Assessment

(Hrs) Outcomes Activities Methods
I 5 (T) Explain Special Pathology: • Lecture • Short answer
pathological Pathological changes in • Discussion • Objective
changes in disease conditions of • Explain using type
disease selected systems slides, X-rays
conditions of 1. Kidneys and Urinary tract and scans
various systems • Glomerulonephritis • Visit to
• Pyelonephritis pathology lab,
• Renal calculi endoscopy unit
• Cystitis and OT
• 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 • Examination of body cavity • Discussion • Objective
for examination fluids: • Visit to clinical type
of body cavity o Methods of collection and lab and
fluids, urine and examination of CSF and biochemistry
faeces other body cavity fluids lab
(sputum, wound discharge)
specimen for various clinical
pathology, biochemistry and
microbiology tests
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards

Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Assessment

(Hrs) Outcomes Learning Methods
Activities
• 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
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards
GENETICS COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory

Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Assessment

(Hrs) Outcomes Learning Methods
Activities
I 2 (T) Explain nature, Introduction: • Lecture • Short answer
principles and • Practical application of • Discussion • Objective
perspectives of genetics in nursing • Explain using type
heredity • Impact of genetic condition on slides
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, prenatal and • Lecture • Short answer
maternal, genetic influences on • Discussion • Objective
prenatal and development of defects and • Explain using type
genetic diseases slides
influences on • Conditions affecting the
development of mother: genetic and
defects and infections
diseases • Consanguinity atopy
• Prenatal nutrition and food
allergies
• Maternal age
• 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)
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III 2 (T) Explain the Genetic testing in the • Lecture • Short answer
screening neonates and children • Discussion • Objective
methods for • Screening for • Explain using type
genetic defects o Congenital abnormalities slides
and diseases in o Developmental delay
neonates and o Dysmorphism
children
IV 2 (T) Identify genetic Genetic conditions of • Lecture • Short answer
disorders in adolescents and adults • Discussion • Objective
adolescents and • Cancer genetics: Familial • Explain using type
adults cancer slides
• Inborn errors of metabolism
• Blood group alleles and
hematological disorder
• Genetic haemochromatosis
• Huntington‘s disease
• Mental illness

V 2 (T) Describe the Services related to genetics • Lecture • Short answer

role of nurse in • Genetic testing • Discussion • Objective
genetic • Gene therapy type
services and • Genetic counseling
counselling • Legal and Ethical issues
• Role of nurse
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards
Course Code: NAHNII225
Course/Subject Title:- ADULT HEALTH NURSING - II WITH INTEGRATED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY including Geriatric Nursing +
AND PALLIATIVE CARE MODULE
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 Content Teaching/ Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Learning Methods
Activities
I 12 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture and • MCQ
4 (SL) etiology, patient with disorders of Ear, discussion • Short
pathophysiology, Nose and Throat (Includes • Demonstration answer
clinical etiology, pathophysiology, of hearing aids, • Essay
manifestations, clinical manifestations, nasal packing, • OSCE
diagnostic diagnostic measures and medication • Assessmen
measures and medical, surgical, nutritional administration t of skill
medical, surgical, and nursing management) • Visit to (using
nutritional and • Review of anatomy and audiology and checklist)
nursing physiology of the ear, nose speech clinic • Quiz
management of and throat • Drug book
patients with ENT • History, physical
disorders assessment, and
diagnostic tests
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• Ear
oExternal 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
II 12 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture and • MCQ
4 (SL) etiology, patient with disorder of eye discussion • Short
pathophysiology, • Review of anatomy and • Demonstration Essay
clinical physiology of the eye of visual aids, • OSCE
manifestations, • History, physical lens, • Drug book
diagnostic assessment, diagnostic medication
measures and assessment administration
management of Eye Disorders • Visit to eye
patients with • Refractive errors bank
disorders of eye • Eyelids: infection, deformities
• Conjunctiva:
inflammation and
Describe eye infection bleeding
donation, banking • Cornea: inflammation and
and infection
transplantation • Lens: cataract
• Glaucoma
• Retinal detachment
• Blindness
• Eye donation,
banking and
transplantation
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III 15 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture cum • MCQ
4 (L/SL) etiology, patient with Kidney and Discussion • Short Note
pathophysiology, Urinary problems • Demonstration • Long
clinical • Review of Anatomy and • Case essay
manifestations, physiology of the Discussion • Case
diagnostic tests, genitourinary system • Health report
and medical, • History, physical education • Submits
surgical, assessment, diagnostic • Drug book health
nutritional, and tests • Field visit – teaching
nursing • Urinary tract Visits on
management of infections: acute, hemodialysis prevention
Kidney and chronic, lower, upper unit of urinary
urinary system • Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome calculi
disorders • Renal calculi
Demonstrate • Acute and chronic renal
skill in failure
genitourinary • Disorders of ureter, urinary
assessment bladder and Urethra
Prepare
• Disorders of prostate:
patient for
inflammation, infection,
genitourinary
stricture, obstruction, and
investigations
Benign Prostate
Prepare and
Hypertrophy
provide health
education on
prevention of
renal calculi
IV 6 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture, • Short essay
etiology, disorders of male reproductive Discussion
pathophysiology, system • Case Discussion
clinical • Review of Anatomy and • Health
manifestations, physiology of the male education
diagnostic tests, reproductive system
and medical, • History, Physical
surgical, Assessment, Diagnostic
nutritional, and tests
nursing • Infections of testis, penis and
management of adjacent structures: Phimosis,
male reproductive Epididymitis, and
disorders Orchitis
• Sexual dysfunction,
infertility,
contraception
• Male Breast Disorders:
gynecomastia, tumor,
climacteric changes
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
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V 10 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture and • OSCE
4 (SL) etiology, patient with burns, discussion • Short
pathophysiology, reconstructive and cosmetic • Demonstration notes
clinical surgery of burn wound
manifestations, • Review of anatomy and assessment,
types, diagnostic physiology of the skin and vacuum
measures and connective tissues dressing and
management of • History, physical fluid
patients with assessment, assessment calculations
disorders of of burns and fluid & • Visit to burn
burns/cosmetic electrolyte loss rehabilitation
surgeries and its • Burns centers
significance • 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 Nursing management of • Lecture and • OSCE
4 (L/SL) etiology, patient with neurological discussion • Short
pathophysiology, disorders • Demonstration notes
clinical • Review of anatomy and of • Essay
manifestations, physiology of the neurological physiotherapy, • Drug book
diagnostic system neuro
measures and • History, physical and assessment,
management of neurological assessment, tracheostomy
patients with diagnostic tests care
neurological • Headache, Head injuries • Visit to
disorders • Spinal injuries: Paraplegia, rehabilitation
Hemiplegia, Quadriplegia center, long
• Spinal cord compression: term care
herniation of in vertebral disc clinics, EEG,
• Intra cranial and cerebral NCV study unit,
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
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• Degenerative diseases:
Alzheimer‘s disease,
Parkinson‘s disease
• Guillain-Barré syndrome,
Myasthenia gravis & Multiple
sclerosis
• Rehabilitation of
patient with
neurological deficit
VII 12 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture,
4 (L/SL) etiology, patients with Immunological discussion
pathophysiology, problems • Case
clinical • Review of Immune system Discussion/
manifestations, • Nursing Assessment: seminar
diagnostic tests, History and Physical • Refer
and medical, assessment Module on
surgical, • HIV & AIDS: HIV/AIDS
nutritional, and Epidemiology,
nursing Transmission, Prevention
management of of Transmission and
immunological management of HIV/AIDS
disorders • Role of Nurse; Counseling,
Prepare and Health education and home
provides health care consideration and
education on rehabilitation
prevention of • National AIDS Control
HIV infection Program – NACO, various
and national and international
rehabilitation agencies for infection
Describe the control
national
infection control
programs
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VIII 12 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture and • OSCE
4 (L/SL) etiology, patient with Oncological discussion • Essay
pathophysiology, conditions • Demonstration • Quiz
types, clinical • Structure and characteristics of • Drug book
manifestations, of normal and cancer cells chemotherapy • Counseling
staging, • History, physically preparation , health
diagnostic assessment, diagnostic and teaching
measures and tests administration
management of • Prevention screening early • Visit to BMT,
patients with detections warning sign of radiotherapy
different cancer, cancer units (linear
treatment • Epidemiology, etiology accelerator,
modalities classification, brachytherapy,
including newer Pathophysiology, staging etc.), nuclear
treatments clinical manifestations, medicine unit
diagnosis, treatment • Completion of
modalities and medical and palliative care
surgical nursing management module during
of Oncological condition clinical hours
• Common malignancies of (20 hours)
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
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IX 15 (T) Explain the types, Nursing management of • Lecture and • OSCE
4 (L/SL) policies, patient in Emergency and discussion • Case
guidelines, Disaster situations • Demonstration presentati
prevention and Disaster Nursing of disaster ons and
management of • Concept and principles of preparedness case
disaster and the disaster nursing, Related (Mock drill) study
etiology, Policies and triaging
pathophysiology, • Types of disaster: • Filed visit to
clinical Natural and manmade local disaster
manifestations, • Disaster preparedness: management
diagnostic Team, guidelines, centers or
measures and protocols, equipment, demo by fire
management of resources extinguishers
patients with • Etiology, classification, • Group
acute Pathophysiology, staging, presentation
emergencies clinical manifestation, (role play, skit,
diagnosis, treatment concept
modalities and medical and mapping) on
surgical nursing different
management of patient with emergency care
medical and surgical • Refer Trauma
emergencies – Poly trauma, care
Bites, Poisoning and management/
Thermal emergencies ATCN module
• Principles of emergency • Guided reading
management on National
• Medico legal aspects Disaster
Management
Authority
(NDMA)
guidelines
X 10 (T) Explain the Nursing care of the elderly • Lecture and • OSCE
Concept, • History and physical discussion • Case
physiological assessment • Demonstration presentatio
changes, and • Aging process and age-related of ns
psychosocial body changes and communication • Assignment
problems of psychosocial aspects with visual and on family
ageing • Stress and coping in elder hearing systems of
patient impaired India
• Psychosocial and sexual abuse • Field visit to old focusing on
Describe the of elderly age homes geriatric
nursing • Role of family and formal and population
management of non- formal caregivers
the elderly • 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
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XI 15 (T) Explain the Nursing management of • Lecture and • Objective type
8 (L/SL) etiology, patients in critical Care units discussion • Short notes
• Case
pathophysiology, • Principles of critical care • Demonstration
presentations
clinical nursing on the use of • Assessment of
manifestations, • Organization: physical set-up, mechanical skill on
diagnostic policies, staffing norms ventilators, monitoring of
measures and • Protocols, equipment and cardiac patients in
management of supplies monitors etc. ICU.
patients in critical • Use and application of • Clinical • Written
assignment
care units critical care biomedical practice in
on ethical
equipment: ventilators, different ICUs and legal
cardiac monitors, issues in
defibrillators, infusion critical care
pump, Resuscitation
equipment and any other
• Advanced Cardiac Life
support
• 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 Nursing management of • Lecture and • Assignment
etiology, patients occupational and discussion on
pathophysiology, industrial disorders • Industrial visit industrial
clinical • History, physical health
manifestations, examination, Diagnostic hazards
diagnostic tests
measures and • Occupational diseases
management of and management
patients with
occupational/
industrial health
disorders
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Syllabi and Courses of Study for B.Sc Nursing- 4th semester
Effective from academic session 2020 and onwards

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
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B. Clinical Postings

Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment

area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
ENT Ward 2 Provide • Examination of ear, nose, • ENT • Clinical
and OPD care to throat and History taking assessment evaluation
patients • Applying bandages to Ear, Nose –1 • OSCE
with ENT • Tracheostomy care • Case study/ • Case report
disorders • Preparation of patient, Clinical study/
assisting and monitoring of presentation – Clinical
patients undergoing 1 presentation
Educate diagnostic procedures
the o Auditory screening tests
patients o Audiometric tests
and their • Preparing the patient and
families 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
Ophthalmol 2 Develop • History taking, Examination of • Eye • Clinical
ogy unit skill in eyes and interpretation assessment – evaluation
providing • Assisting procedures 1 • OSCE
care to o Visual acuity • Health • Clinical
patients o Fundoscopy, retinoscopy, teaching presentation
with Eye ophthalmoscopy, • Case study/
disorders tonometry, Clinical
Educate o Refraction tests Presentation
the • Pre and post-operative care –1
patients • Instillation of drops/ medication
and • Eye irrigation
their • Application of eye bandage
families • Assisting with foreign body
removal
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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 Learnin Procedural Clinical Assessme

area/unit (weeks) g Competencies/ Requirements nt
Outcom Clinical Skills Method
es s
Renal 2 Develop • Assessment of kidney and • Assessment – 1 • Clinical
ward/ skill in urinary system • Drug evaluation
nephrology Managem o History taking presentation • Care plan
ward ent of o Physical examination –1 • OSCE
• Care study/ • Quiz
including patients o Testicular self-examination
Clinical • Drug
Dialysis with odigital rectal exam presentation – presentation
unit urinary, • Preparation and assisting with
1
male diagnostic and therapeutic • Preparing and
reproducti procedures assisting in
ve o Cystoscopy, Cystometrogram, hemodialysis
problems 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 Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Burns unit/ 2 Develop skill • Assessment of burns • burn wound • Clinical
reconstructive in burns • First aid of burns assessment – 1 evaluation,
surgical unit assessment • Fluid & electrolyte • care • Care
and providing replacement therapy study/case study/case
care to • Skin care presentation – report
patients with • Care of Burn wounds 1
different types − Bathing
of burns − Dressing
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Develop skill in • Pre-operative and post-
providing care operative care of patients
to patients with • Caring of skin graft and post
different types cosmetic surgery
of cosmetic and • Rehabilitation
reconstructive
surgeries
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 Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Neurology- 3 Develop skill • History taking; • Clinical
medical/ in Neurological euro- evaluat
Surgery Management Examination assessment ion
wards of patients • Patient monitoring –1 • Neuro
with
• Prepare and assist for various • Case study/ assessm
Neurological
invasive and non-invasive case ent
problems
diagnostic procedures presentation • OSCE
• Range of motion exercises, –1 • Case
muscle strengthening • Drug report/
• Care of medical, surgical presentation – 1 presentat
and rehabilitative patients ions
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 Skills Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Requirements Methods
Isolation 1 Develop • History taking • Assessment of • Care note
ward/ skill in the • Immunological status assessment immune status • Quiz
Medical Managemen (e.g. HIV) and Interpretation of • Teaching of • Health
ward t of patients specific tests isolation to Teaching
with • Caring of patients with low patient and
immunologi immunity family care
cal • Practicing of standard safety givers
disorders measures, precautions/barrier • Nutritional
nursing/reverse barrier/isolation management
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
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B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning
Procedural Competencies/ Clinical Skills Clinical Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Requirements Methods
Oncology 3 Develop skill • History taking & physical • Assessment – 1 • Clinical
wards in providing examination of cancer patients • Care study/ evaluation
(including care to • Screening for common cancers: clinical • Care study
day care patients with TNM classification presentation – 1 • Quiz
radiotherap oncological • Preparation, assisting and • Pre and post- • Drug book
y unit) disorders after care patients undergoing operative care of
diagnostic procedures patient with
− Biopsies/FNAC various modes of
− Pap smear cancer treatment
− Bone-marrow aspiration • Teaching on BSE
• Various modalities of treatment to family
− Chemotherapy members
− Radiotherapy • Visit to palliative
− Pain management care unit
− 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 Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Emergency 2 Develop • Practicing ‗triage‘ • Triage • Clinical
room/ skill in • Primary and secondary • Immediate evaluation
Emergency providing survey in emergency care • Quiz
unit care to • Examination, investigations & their • Use of
patients interpretations, in emergency & emergency
disaster situations
with trolley
• Emergency care of medical and
emergenc traumatic injury patients
y health • Documentations, assisting in
problems 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
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B. Clinical Postings
Clinical Duration Learning Procedural Clinical Requirements Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Competencies/ Methods
Clinical Skills
Geriatric 1 Develops History taking and • Geriatric assessment – 1 • Clinical
ward skill in assessment of • Care of normal and geriatric evaluation
geriatric Geriatric patient patient with illness • Care plan
assessment • Fall risk assessment – 1
and • Functional status assessment – 1
providing
care to
patients
with
geriatric
illness
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 Assessment
area/unit (weeks) Outcomes Clinical Skills Requirements Methods
Critical 2 Develop • Assessment of critically ill patients • Hemodynamic • Clinical
Care Unit skill in • Assisting in arterial puncture, monitoring evaluation
assessment ET tube intubation & extubation • Different scales • OSCE
of critically • ABG analysis & interpretation - used in ICU • RASS scale
ill and respiratory acidosis, respiratory • Communicating assessment
providing alkalosis, metabolic acidosis, with critically ill • Use of VAE
care to metabolic alkalosis patients bundle VAP,
patients with • Setting up of Ventilator modes and CAUTI, BSI
critical settings and care of patient on a • Case
ventilator
health Presentation
• Set up of trolley with instruments
conditions
• Monitoring and maintenance of
Chest 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
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Course Code: PROF230
Course/Subject Title:- PROFESSIONALISM, PROFESSIONAL VALUES
& ETHICS INCLUDING BIOETHICS
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 Content Teaching/ Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Learning Methods
Activities
I 5 (T) Discuss nursing PROFESSIONALISM • Lecture cum • Short
as a profession Profession Discussion answer
• Essay
• Definition of profession • Objective
type
• Criteria of a profession
• Nursing as a profession
Describe the Professionalism
concepts and • Definition and
attributes of characteristics of
professionalism professionalism
• Concepts, attributes and
indicators of professionalism
• Challenges of professionalism
Identify the oPersonal identity vs
challenges of professional identity
professionalism
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o Preservation of self-integrity:
threat • Debate
Maintain to integrity, Deceiving
respectful patient: withholding
communication information and
and relationship falsifying records
with other health o Communication & • Role play
team members, Relationship with team
patients and members: Respectful and
society open communication and
relationship pertaining to
relevant interests for ethical
decision making
Demonstrate oRelationship with patients and
professional society • Case based
conduct Professional Conduct discussion
• Following ethical principles
Respect and • Adhering to policies,
maintain rules and regulation of
professional the institutions
boundaries • Professional etiquettes and
between behaviours
patients, • Professional grooming:
colleagues and Uniform, Dress code
society • Lecture cum
Describe the • Professional boundaries: Discussion
roles and Professional relationship
responsibilities of with the patients, caregivers
regulatory bodies and team members
and professional Regulatory Bodies &
organizations Professional Organizations:
Roles & Responsibilities • Visit to INC,
• Regulatory bodies: Indian SNC, TNAI
Nursing Council, State
Nursing Council
• Professional Organizations:
Trained Nurses Association
of India (TNAI), Student
Nurses Association (SNA), • Visit
Nurses League of Christian reports
Medical Association of
India, International Council
of Nurses (ICN) and
International Confederation
of Midwives
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Unit Time Learning Content Teaching/ Assessment
(Hrs) Outcomes Learning Methods
Activities
II 5 (T) Discuss the PROFESSIONAL VALUES • Lecture cum • Short
importance of • Values: Definition and Discussion answer
professional characteristics of values • Value • Essay
values • Value clarification clarification • Assessment
• Personal and professional exercise of student‘s
values • Interactive behavior
Distinguish • Professional socialization: learning with
between Integration of professional • Story telling patients and
personal values values with personal values • Sharing families
and Professional values in nursing experiences
professional • Importance of professional • Scenario based
values values in nursing and discussion
health care
• Caring: definition, and process
Demonstrate • Compassion: Sympathy Vs
appropriate empathy, Altruism
professional • Conscientiousness
values in nursing • Dedication/devotion to work
practice • 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
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III 10 (T) Define ethics ETHICS & BIOETHICS • Lecture cum • Short
& bioethics Definitions: Ethics, Bioethics and discussion answer
Ethical Principles • Group • Essay
Explain ethical • Beneficence discussion with • Quiz
principles • Non-maleficence: Patient safety, examples
• Reflective
protecting patient from harm, • Flipping/ self-
Identify ethical Reporting errors directed learning
diary
• Case report
concerns • Justice: Treating each person as • Role play
equal • Story telling • Attitude test
Ethical issues • Care without discrimination, • Sharing • Assessment
and dilemmas in equitable access to care and safety experiences of
health care of the public • Case based assignment
• Autonomy: Respects patients‘ Clinical
autonomy, Self-determination, discussion
Freedom of choice • Role modeling
Ethical issues and ethical dilemma: • Group exercise
Common ethical problems on ethical
• Conflict of interest decision- making
• Paternalism following steps
• Deception on a given
• Privacy and confidentiality scenario
• Assignment
Explain process • Valid consent and refusal
of ethical • Allocation of scarce nursing
decision making resources
and apply • Conflicts concerning new
knowledge of technologies
ethics and • Whistle-blowing
bioethics in • Beginning of life issues
making ethical o Abortion
decisions o Substance abuse
Explain code of o Fetal therapy
ethics stipulated o Selective deduction
by ICN and INC 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
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Discuss the Process of ethical decision
rights of the making
patients and • Assess the situation
families to make (collect information)
decisions about • Identify the ethical problem
health care • Identify the alternative
decisions
• Choose the solution to the
Protect and ethical decision
respect • Implement the decision
patients‘ rights • 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
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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