NURSING SYLLABUS

Syllabus Of B.Sc. (Nursing) FIRST YEAR

First Year
Anatomy and Physiology for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Nutrition and Biochemistry for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Nursing Foundation for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Psychology for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Microbiology for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
English for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Introduction to Computer for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Second Year

Sociology for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Medical Surgical Nursing for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Pharmacology for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Pathology and Genetics for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Community Health Nursing-1 for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Communication & Educational Technology for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Medical Surgical Nursing-1 (Practical) for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Community Health Nursing-1 (Practical) for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Third Year

Medical Surgical Nursing-2 for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Medical Surgical Nursing-2 (Practical) for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Child Health Nursing for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Child Health Nursing (Practical) for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Mental Health Nursing for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Mental Health Nursing (Practical) for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)

Fourth Year 

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing for B.Sc. (Nursing)
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing (Practical) for B.Sc. (Nursing)
Community Health Nursing-2 for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Nursing Research and Statistics for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Management of Nursing Services & Education for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)
Community Health Nursing-2 (Practical) for Basic B.Sc. (Nursing)

NURSING FIRST YEAR SYLLABUS

Anatomy And Physiology For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

PART I- ANATOMY
UNIT– I
Introduction to Anatomical Terms and Organization of the Human Body:

1. Human cell structure.
2. Tissues – Definition, Types, Characteristics, Classification, Location, Functions and Formation
3. Membranes and glands – classification and structure Alterations in disease applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT – II
Skeletal System:

1. Bones-types, structure, Axial & Appendicular Skeleton.
2. Bone formation and growth.
3. Description of bones.
4. Joints-classification and structure.
5. Alterations in disease.
6. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- III
Muscular System:

1. Types and structure of muscles.
2. Muscle groups.
3. Alterations in disease.
4. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- IV
Nervous System:

1. Structure of neurologia & neurons.
2. Somatic nervous system.
3. Structure of brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, spinal nerves, peripheral nerves.
4. Autonomic Nervous System-sympathetic, parasympathetic –structure, location.
5. Alterations in disease.
6. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- V
Sensory Organs:

1. Structure of skin, eye, ear, nose, tongue (Auditory and Olfactory apparatus).
2. Alterations in disease.
3. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- VI
Circulatory and Lymphatic System:

1. Circulatory System.

• Blood–microscopic structure.
• Structure of the heart.
• Structure of the blood vessels.
• Arterial and venous system.
• Circulation: Systemic, pulmonary, coronary.

     2. Lymphatic system :

• Lymphatic vessels and lymph.
• Lymphatic tissues.
• Thymus gland.
• Lymph nodes.
• Spleen.
• Lymphatic nodules.
• Alterations in disease.
• Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- VII
Respiratory System:

1. Structure of the organs of respiration.
2. Muscles of respiration.
3. Intercostals and Diaphragm.
4. Alterations in disease.
5. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- VIII
Digestive System:

1. Structure of Alimentary tract and accessory organs of digestion.
2. Alterations in disease.
3. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- IX
Excretory System (Urinary):

1. Structure of organs of urinary system : Kidney, Ureters, Urinary bladder, Urethra.
2. Alterations in disease
3. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- X
Endocrine System:

1. Structure of Pituitary, Pancreas, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus and Adrenal glands.
2. Alterations in disease.
3. Applications and implications in nursing.

UNIT- XI
Reproductive System including Breast:

1. Structure of female reproductive organs.
2. Structure of male reproductive organs.
3. Structure of the breast.
4. Alterations in disease.
5. Applications and implications in nursing.

PART  II- PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT- I
Cell Physiology:

1. Tissue formation, repair
2. Membranes & glands- functions
3. Alterations in disease
4. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- II
Skeletal System:

1. Bone formation & growth
2. Bones – Functions and movements of bones of axial and appendicular skeleton, bone healing
3. Joints and joint movement Alterations in disease
4. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- III
Muscular System:

1. Muscle movements, Muscle tone, Physiology of contraction, levels and maintenance of posture
2. Alteration in disease
3. Application and implications in nursing

UNIT- IV
Nervous system:

1. Functions of Neuroglia & Neurons
2. Stimulus
3. Nerve –Impulse: Definitions and mechanism
4. Functions of brain, Spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerves
5. Cerebrospinal fluid-composition, Circulation and functions
6. Reflex arc , reflex action and reflexes
7. Autonomic functions
8. Pain: Somantic, visceral and referred
9. Autonomic learning and bio feed back
10. Alternations in disease
11. Applications and implications in nursery

UNIT- V
Circulatory System:

1. Blood formation, composition, blood groups , blood coagulation
2. Hemoglobin: Structure, synthesis and Breakdown, variation of molecules, estimation
3. Functions of heart, conduction, cardiac cycle, circulation – principles, control, factors influencing BP, and pulse
4. Alternation in disease
5. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- VI
Respiratory System:

1. Functions of respiratory organs
2. Physiology of respirations
3. Pulmonary ventilation, Volume
4. Mechanics of respirations
5. Gaseous exchange in lungs
6. Carriage of oxygen and carbon-dioxide
7. Exchanges of gases in tissues
8. Regulation of respirations
9. Alterations in disease
10. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- VII
Digestive System:

1. Functions of organs of digestive tract, movements of alimentary tract, digestion in mouth, stomach, small intestine, absorption of food, functions of liver, gall bladder and pancreas
2. Metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat

UNIT- VIII
Excretory system:

1. Functions of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra composition of urine
2. Mechanism of urine formation
3. Regulations of body temperature
4. Fluid and electrolyte balance
5. Alterations in disease
6. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- IX
Sensory Organs:

1. Functions of skin, eye, ear, nose, tongue
2. Alterations in disease
3. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- X

1. Functions of pituitary, pineal body, Thymus, Thyroid, Parathyroid, pancreas, Suprarenal, placenta and Ovaries and Testes
2. Alterations in disease
3. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- XI
Reproduction of cells- DNA, Mitosis, Meosis Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis

1. Functions of female reproductive organs:
2. Functions of breast, female sexual cycle
3. Introduction to embryology
4. Functions of male reproductive organs:
5. fertility system
6. Alterations in disease
7. Applications and implications in nursing

UNIT- XII
Lymphatic and Immunological system:

1. Circulation of lymph
2. Community
3. Formations of T- Cells and B- Cells
4. Types of Immune response
5. Antigens
6. Cytokines
7. Antibodies

Nutrition And Biochemistry For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

PART I: NUTRITION

UNIT- I
Introduction:

1. Nutrition:
2. History
3. Concepts
4. Role of nutrition in maintaining health
5. Nutritional problems in India
6. National Health Policy
7. Factors affecting food and nutrition: socio- economic, culture, tradition, production, System of distribution, life cycle and food habits etc.,
8. Role of food and its medicinal value
9. Classification of foods
10. Elements of nutrition: macro and micro
11. Calorie, BMR

UNIT- II
Carbohydrates:

1. Classification
2. Caloric value
3. Recommended daily allowances
4. Dietary Sources
5. Functions
6. Digestion, Absorption, Storage and metabolism of carbohydrates
7. Malnutrition: Deficiencies and Over consumption

UNIT- III
Fats:

1. Classification
2. Caloric value
3. Recommended daily allowances
4. Dietary Sources
5. Functions
6. Digestion, Absorption, Storage and Metabolism of carbohydrates
7. Malnutrition: Deficiencies and Over consumption

UNIT- IV
Proteins:

1. Classification
2. Caloric value
3. Recommended daily allowances
4. Dietary Sources
5. Functions
6. Digestion, Absorption, Storage and Metabolism of carbohydrates
7. Malnutrition: Deficiencies and Over consumption

UNIT- V
Energy:

1. Unit of Energy – Kcal
2. Energy requirements of different categories of people
3. Measurements of energy
4. Body Mass Index (BM) and basic metabolism
5. Basal Metabolism Rate (BMR)-determination and factors affecting

UNIT- VI
Vitamins:

1. Classification
2. Caloric value
3. Recommended daily allowances
4. Dietary Sources
5. Functions
6. Absorption, synthesis, metabolism, storage and excretion
7. Deficiencies
8. Hypervitaminosis

UNIT- VII
Minerals:

1. Classification
2. Caloric value
3. Recommended daily allowances
4. Dietary Sources
5. Functions
6. Absorption, synthesis, metabolism, storage and excretion
7. Deficiencies
8. Over consumption and toxicity

UNIT- VIII
Water & Electrolytes:

1. Water: Daily requirements, regulation of water metabolism, distribution of body water
2. Electrolytes: Types, Sources, Composition of body fluids
3. Maintenance of fluid & electrolyte balance
4. Over hydration, dehydration and water intoxication
5. Electrolyte imbalances

UNIT- IX
Cookery Rules and Preservation of Nutrients:

1. Principles, methods of cooking and serving
2. Preservation of nutrients
3. Safe Food handling - toxicity
4. Storage of foods
5. Food preservation, food additives and its principles
6. Prevention of food adulteration Act (PFA)
7. Food standards
8. Preparation of simple beverages and different types of food

UNIT- X
Balanced Diet:

1. Elements
2. Food groups
3. Recommended Daily Allowance
4. Nutritive value of foods
5. Calculation of balanced diet for different categories of people
6. Planning menu
7. Budgeting of food
8. Introduction to therapeutic diets: Naturopathy Diet

UNIT- XI
Role of Nurse in Nutritional Programs:

1. National, programs related to nutrition
2. Vitamin - A deficiency program
3. National iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) program
4. Mid-day meal program
5. Integrated child development scheme (ICDS)
6. National and Inter national agencies working towards food/ nutrition
7. NIPCCD, CARE, FAO, NIN, CFTRI (Central food technology and research institute) etc.,
8. Assessment of nutritional status
9. Nutrition education and role of nurse

PART II: BIOCHEMISTRY

UNIT- I
Introduction:

1. Definition and significance in nursing
2. Review of structure, composition and functions of cell
3. Prokaryote and Eukaryote cell organism
4. Microscopy

UNIT- II

1. Structure and functions of cell membrane
2. Fluid mosaic model tight junction, Cytoskeleton
3. Transport mechanism: diffusion, osmosis, filtration, active channel, sodium pump
4. Acid Base balance maintenance & Diagnostic tests - PH Buffers

UNIT- III
Composition and metabolism of Carbohydrates:

1. Types, structure, composition and uses
2. Monosaccharide’s
3. Disaccharides
4. Polysaccharides
5. Oligosaccharides
6. Metabolism Pathways of glucose:
7. Glycolysis
8. Gluconeogenesis: Cori’s cycle,
9. Tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
10. Pentose phosphate pathways (Hexose monophosphate)
11. Regulation of blood glucose level
12. Investigation and their interpretations

UNIT- IV
Composition and metabolism of Lipids:

1. Types, structure, composition and uses of fatty acids
2. Nomenclature, Roles and Prostaglandins
3. Metabolism of fatty acid
4. Breakdown
5. Synthesis
6. Metabolism of triacylglycerols
7. Cholesterol metabolism
8. Biosynthesis and its Regulation
9. Bile salts and bilirubin
10. Vitamin D
11. Steroid hormones
12. Lipoproteins and their functions:
13. VLDLs IDLs, LDLs and HDLs

UNIT- V
Composition and metabolism of Amino acids and proteins:

1. Types, structure, Composition and uses of Amino acids and proteins
2. Metabolism of Amino acids and proteins
3. Proteins synthesis, targeting and glycosylation
4. Chromatography
5. Electrophoresis
6. Sequencing
7. Metabolism of Nitrogen:
8. Fixation and Assimilation
9. Urea Cycle
10. Hemes and chlorophylls
11. Enzymes and co-enzymes
12. Classification
13. Properties
14. Absorption
15. Storage & transportation
16. Normal concentration,
17. Investigations and their interpretations

UNIT- VI
Composition of Vitamins and Minerals

1. Vitamins and minerals:
2. Structure
3. Classification
4. Properties
5. Absorption
6. Storage & transportation
7. Normal concentration
8. Investigations and their interpretations

UNIT- VII
Immunochemistry:

1. Immune response
2. Structure and classification of immunoglobins
3. Mechanism of antibody production
4. Antigens: HLA typing
5. Free radical and Antioxidants
6. Specialized Protein: Collagen, Elastin, Keratin, Myosin, Lens Protein
7. Electrophoretic and Quantitative determination of immunoglobins ELISA etc.,
8. Investigations and their interpretations

Nursing Foundation For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

UNIT- I
Introduction:
1.    Concept of health: health – illness continuum
2.    Factors influencing health
3.    Causes and risk factors for developing illness
4.    Body defenses : immunity and immunization
5.    Illness and illness behavior
6.    Impact of illness on patient and family
7.    Health care services: health promotion and prevention , primary care diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and continuing care
8.    Health care teams
9.    Types of health care agencies
10.    Hospitals: types, organization and functions.
11.    Health promotions and levels of diseases
12.    Primary health care and its delivery : role of nurse
UNIT- II
1.    Definition and characteristics of a profession
2.    Nursing :

• Definition, concepts, philosophy, objectives.
• Characteristics, nature, and scope of nursing practice
• Functions of nurse
• Qualities of nurse
• Categories of nursing personnel
• Nursing as a profession
• History of nursing in India.

3.    Values : definition, types, values clarification and values in professional nursing : caring and advocacy
4.    Ethics :

• definition and ethical principles
• code of ethics and professional conduct of nurses

UNIT- III
Hospital Admission and Discharge:
1.    Admission to the hospital

• Unit and its preparation : Admission bed
• Admission procedures
• Special considerations
• Medico-legal issues
• Role and responsibilities of the nurse.

2.    Discharge from the hospital

• Types: Planned discharge, LAMA and abscond, Referrals and Transfers.
• Discharge Planning
• Discharge Procedures
• Medico-legal issues
• Roles and responsibilities of the nurse
• Care of the unit after discharge

UNIT- IV
Communication and Nurse Patient Relationship:
1.    Communication : Levels, Elements, Types, Modes, Process, Factors influencing Communication, Methods of effective communication:

• Attending skills
• Rapport building skills
• Empathy skills
• Barriers to effective communication

2.    Helping relationships (NPR): Dimensions of Helping Relationship, Phases of a Helping Relationship
3.    Communicating effectively with patients, families and team members and maintain effective human relations with special reference to communicating with vulnerable group (children, women, physically and mentally challenged and elderly)
4.    Patient teaching; Importance, Purposes, Process, Role of Nurse and Integrating teaching in Nursing Process
UNIT- V
Nursing Process:
1.    Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment :

• Critical Thinking : Thinking and Learning
• Competencies, Attitudes for Critical Thinking, Levels of critical thinking in Nursing

2.    Nursing Process Overview : Application in Practice

• Nursing process format : Current format, INC Assessment:
• Collection of Data : Types, Sources, Methods, Formulating Nursing judgment, Data interpretation
• Nursing Diagnosis: Identification of client problems,
• Nursing diagnosis statement
• Difference between medical and nursing diagnosis, Planning:
• Establishing priorities
• Establishing goals and expected outcomes
• Selection of interventions : Protocols and Standing orders
• Writing the Nursing care plan Implementation:
• Implementing the plan of care Evaluation:
• Outcome of care
• Review and Modify
• Documentation and Reporting

UNIT- VI
Documentation and Reporting:
1.    Documentation : Purposes of Recording and reporting
2.    Communication within the Health Care Team
3.    Types of records : ward records, medical/nursing records
4.    Common record keeping forms, computerized documentation
5.    Guidelines for reporting : Factual basis, Accuracy, Completeness, Currentness, Organization, Confidentiality
6.    Methods of Recording
7.    Reporting : Change of shift reports, Incident reports
8.    Minimizing legal Liability through effective record keeping
UNIT- VII
Vital Signs:
1.    Guidelines for taking vital signs
2.    Body temperature :

• Physiology, Regulation, Factors affecting body temperature
• Assessment of body temperature : sites, equipments and technique, special considerations
• Temperature alterations : Hyperthermia, Heatstroke, Hypothermia
• Hot and cold applications

3.    Pulse :

• Physiology and Regulation, Characteristics of the pulse, Factors affecting pulse
• Assessment of pulse : sites, location, equipments and technique, special considerations
• Alterations in pulse

4.    Respiration :
Physiology and regulation, mechanics of breathing, characteristics of the respiration, factors affecting respiration
5.    Blood pressure :

• Assessment of blood pressure : sites, equipments and technique and special considerations
• Alterations in blood pressure

6.    Recording of vital signs
UNIT- VIII
Health Assessment:
1.    Purposes
2.    Process of health assessment :

• Health history
• Physical examination : Methods : Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Olfaction Preparation for examination : Patient and unit
• General assessment
• Assessment of each body system
• Recording of health assessment

UNIT- IX
Machinery, Equipment and Linen:
1.    Types : Disposables and reusables- Linen, Rubber goods, Glass ware, Metal, Plastics, Furniture, Machinery
2.    Introduction :

• Indent
• Maintenance
• Inventory

UNIT- X
Meeting Needs of Patient:
1.    Basic needs (Activities of Daily Living) Providing safe and clean environment:

• Physical environment : Temperature, Humidity, Noise, Ventilation, Light, Odour, Pests control
• Reduction of physical hazards : fire, accidents
• Safety devices : Restraints, Side rails, Airways, Trapez, etc.,
• Role of nurse in providing safe and clean environment Hygiene:
• Factors influencing hygienic practices
• Hygienic care : Care of the Skin-Bath and pressure points, Feet and Nail, Oral cavity, Hair care, Eyes, Ears and Nose Assessment, principles, types, equipments, procedure, special considerations
• Patient environment : Room, Equipment and Linen, Making patient beds
• Types of beds and bed making

2.    Comfort :

• Factors influencing comfort
• Comfort devices

Physiological Needs:
1.    Sleep and Rest:

• Physiology of sleep
• Factors affecting sleep
• Promoting rest and sleep
• Sleep disorders

2.    Nutrition:

• Importance
• Factors affecting Nutritional needs
• Assessment of nutritional needs : variables
• Meeting nutritional needs : Principles, equipments, procedure and special considerations Oral Exteral: Naso/Orogastric, Gastrostomy Parenteral

3.    Urinary elimination:

• Review of physiology of urinary elimination, composition and characteristics of urine
• Factors influencing urination
• Alteration in urinary elimination
• Types and collection of urine specimen : Observation, Urinetesting
• Facilitating urine elimination : assessment, types, equipments, procedures and special considerations, Providing urinal/bedpan Condom drainage, Perineal care, Catheterization
• Care of urinary drainage
• Care of urinary diversions
• Bladder irrigation

4.    Bowel elimination:

• Review of physiology of bowel elimination, composition and characteristics of faces
• Factors affecting bowel elimination
• Alterations in bowel elimination
• Types and collection of specimen of faeces : Observation
• Facilitating bowel elimination : assessment, equipment, procedures and special considerations, Passing of flatus tube, Enemas, Suppository, Sitz bath, Bowel wash, Care of ostomies, Mobility and Immobility:
• Principles of body mechanics
• Maintenance of normal body alignment and mobility
• Factors affecting body alignment and mobility
• Hazards associated with immobility
• Alteration in body alignment and mobility
• Nursing interventions for impaired body alignment and mobility : Assessment,
• Types, Devices used, Method and Social considerations, Rehabilitation aspects
• Range of motion exercises Maintaining body alignment: positions
  (i)    Moving
  (ii)    Lifting
  (iii)    Transfering
  (iv)    Walking
  (v)    Restraints
   
• Oxygenation:
• Review of cardio-vascular and respiratory physiology
  (i)    Factors affecting oxygenation
  (ii)    Alterations in oxygenation
  (iii)    Nursing interventions in oxygenation : assessment, types, equipments used, procedure and special considerations
  (iv)    Maintenance of patent air-way
  (v)    Oxygen administration
  (vi)    Suction
   
• Inhalations: dry and moist
  (i)    Chest physiotherapy and postural drainage
  (ii)    Care of chest drainage
  (iii)    Pulse oximetry
   
• CPR – Basic life support
  (i)    Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balances:
  (ii)    Review of physiological regulation of Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid-Base balances
  (iii)    Alterations in Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid-Base balances
  (iv)    Nursing interventions in Fluid and Electrolyte and Acid-Base imbalances : assessment, types, equipment, procedure and special considerations
  (v)    Measuring fluid intake and output
  (vi)    Correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalance:
  (vii)    Replacement of fluids: Oral and Parenteral, Venipuncture,
  (viii)    Regulating IV Flow rates, changing IV solutions and tubings, changing IV dressing Administering blood transfusion
  (ix)    Restriction of fluids
   
• Psychosocial needs Concepts of cultural diversity, stress and adaptation, self-concept, sexuality, spiritual health, coping with loss, death and grieving
  (i)    Assessment of psychosocial needs
  (ii)    Nursing intervention for psycho social needs
  (iii)    Assist with coping and adaptation
  (iv)    Creating therapeutic environment Recreational and diversional therapies

UNIT- XI
Infection Control in Clinical Settings:
1.    Infection control:

• Nature of infection
• Chain of infection transmission
• Defenses against infection transmission
• Hospital acquired infection (Nosocomial infection)

2.    Isolation precautions (Barrier nursing) :

• Hand washing : simple, hand asepsis (scrub)
• Isolation : source protective
• Personal protecting equipments : Types, uses and technique of wearing and removing
• Decontamination of equipment and unit
• Transportation of infected patients
• Standard safety precautions (Universal precautions)
• Transmission based precautions

3.    Biomedical waste management :

• Importance
• Types of hospital waste
• Hazards associated with hospital waste
• Decontamination of hospital waste
• Segregation and Transportation and disposal

UNIT- XII
Administration  of Medication:
1.    General principles/considerations

• Purposes of medication
• Principles : 5 rights, special considerations, prescriptions, safety in administering medications and medication errors
• Drug forms
• Routes of administration
• Storage and maintenance of drugs and nurse’s responsibility
• Broad classification of drugs
• Therapeutic effects, side effects, toxic effects, idiosyncratic reactions, drug tolerance, drug interactions
• Systems of drug measurement: Metric system, apothecary system, Household measurements, solutions
• Converting measurements units: Conversion within one system, conversion between systems, dosage calculations
• Terminologies and abbreviations used in prescriptions of medications

2.    Oral Drugs Administration : Oral, Sublingual and Buccal- equipment, procedure
3.    Parenteral

• Types of parenteral therapies
• Types of syringes, needles, canula and infusion sets
• Protection from needle stick injuries; Giving medications with a safety syringes
• Routes of parenteral therapies :
  (i)    Intra dermal : Purposes, site, equipment, procedure, special considerations
  (ii)    Subcutaneous: purposes, site, equipment, procedure, special considerations
  (iii)    Intra muscular: purposes, site, equipment, procedure, special considerations
  (iv)    Intra venous: purposes, site, equipment, procedure, special considerations
• Advanced techniques : epidural, intrathecal, intra osseous, intra peritoneal, intra plural, intra arterial Role of nurse

4.    Topical Administration : purposes, site, equipment, procedure, special considerations

• Application to skin
• Application to mucus membrane:
  (i)    Direct application of liquids- Gargles and swabbing the throat
  (ii)    Insertion of Drug into body cavity:
  (iii)    Suppository/medicated packing in rectum/vagina
• Instillation : Ear, Eye, Nasal, Bladder, Vaginal, Rectal
• Irrigations : Ear, Eye, Nasal, Bladder, Vaginal, Rectal
• Spraying : Nose and Throat

5.    Inhalation : Nasal, oral, endotracheal/tracheal (steam, oxygen and medications)-purposes, site, equipment, procedure, special considerations
UNIT- XIII
Meeting Needs of Peri-operative Patients:
1.    Definition and concept of peri-operative nursing
2.    Preoperative phase :
Preparation of patient for surgery
3.    Intra operative :

• Operation theatre setup and environment
• Role of nurse

4.    Post operative phase :

• Recovery unit
• Post operative unit
• Post operative care

5.    Wounds : types, classifications, wound healing process, factors affecting wound healing
6.    Surgical asepsis
7.    Care of the wound: Types, equipment, procedure, special considerations

• Dressings, suture care
• Care of drainage
• Application of bandages, binders, splints and slings
• Heat and Cold Therapy

UNIT- XIV
Meeting Special Needs of the Patient:
1.    Care of the patients having alteration in

• Temperature (hyper and hypothermia): Types, Assessment, Management
• Sensorium (unconsciousness): Assessment, Management
• Urinary elimination (retention and incontinence): Assessment, Management
• Functioning of sensory organs (visual and ha=earing impairment)
• Assessment of self care ability
• Communication methods and special considerations
• Mobility (physically challenged, cast): Assessment of self – care ability
• Mental status (mentally challenged) : Assessment of self care ability
• Communication methods and special considerations
• Respiration (distress): Types, Assessment, Management
• Comfort (pain): Nature, Types, Factors influencing pain, coping, Assessment, Management
• Treatments related to gastro intestinal system :Naso gastric suctioning, Gastric irrigation, Gastric analysis

UNIT- XV
Care of Terminally ill Patients:
1.    Concepts of loss, grief, grieving process
2.    Signs of clinical death
3.    Care of dying patient: special considerations, Advance directives – Medico- Legal issues
4.    Care of dead body: equipment, procedure and care of unit
5.    Autopsy
6.    Embalming
UNIT- XVI
Professional Nursing Concepts and Practices:
1.    Conceptual and theoretical models of nursing practice : Introduction to models-holistic model, health belief model, health promotion model, etc.
2.    Introduction to theories in nursing- Peplau’s, Handerson’s, Oram’s, Neuman’s, Roger’s and Roy’s
3.    Linking theories with nursing process

Psychology For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

UNIT- I
Introduction:

1. History and origin of science of psychology
2. Definition and Scope of psychology
3. Relevance to nursing
4. Methods of Psychology

UNIT- II
Biology of Behavior:

1. Body mind relationship-modulation process in health and illness
2. Genetics and behaviour : Nervous System, Neurons and synapse
3. Association Cortex, Rt. And Lt. Hemispheres Psychology of Sensations
4. Muscular and glandular controls of behaviour
5. Nature of behavior of an organism/Integrated responses

UNIT- III
Cognitive Processes:

1. Attention : Types, determinants, Duration & Degree, Alterations
2. Perception : Meaning, Principles, factors affecting, Errors
3. Learning : Nature, Types, learner and learning, Factors infludecing, Laws and Theories, process, transfer, study habits
4. Memory : Meaning, Types, Nature, Factors influencing, Development Theories and methods of Memorizing and Forgetting, Thinking: Types and levels, Stages of development, Relationship with language and communication Intelligence: Meaning, Classification, Uses, Theories Aptitude; Concept, Types, Individual differences and Variability
5. Psychometric assessments of cognitive processes
6. Alterations in cognitive processes
7. Applications

UNIT- IV
Motivation and Emotional Processes:

1. Motivation ; Meaning, Concepts, Types, Theories, Motives and behaviour, Conflicts and frustration, conflict resolution
2. Emotion & Stress
   (a)    Emotion: Definition, components, Changes in emotions, theories, emotional adjustments, emotions in health and illness
   (b)    Stress: Stressors, cycle, effect, adaptation & coping
3.  Attitude : Meaning, nature, development, factors affecting
   (a)    Behaviour and attitudes
   (b)    Attitudinal change
4. Psychometric assessments of emotions and attitudes
5. Alterations in emotions
6. Applications

UNIT- V
Personality:

1. Definitions, Topography, Types, Theories
2. Psychometric assessments of personality
3. Alterations in personality
4. Applications

UNIT- VI
Developmental Psychology:

1. Psychology of people at different ages from infancy to old age
2. Psychology of vulnerable individuals- challenged, women, sick, etc.,
3. Psychology of groups

UNIT- VII

1. Mental Hygiene and Mental Health:
2. Concepts of mental hygiene and mental health
3. Characteristics of mentally healthy person
4. Warning signs of poor mental health
5. Promotive and preventive mental health- strategies and services
6. Ego defence mechanisms and implications
7. Personal and social adjustments
8. Guidance and Counseling
9. Role of Nurse

UNIT- VIII
Psychological assessment & tests:
Types, Development, Characteristics, Principles, Uses, Interpretations and Role of nurse in psychological assessment

Microbiology For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

Unit– I
Introduction:

1. Importance and relevance to nursing
2. Historical perspective
3. Concepts and terminology
4. Principles of microbiology

Unit– II
General Characteristics of Microbes:

1. Structure and classification bf Microbes
2. Morphological types
3. Size and form of bacteria
4. Mortality
5. Colonization
6. Growth and nutrition of microbes
   (a)    Temperature
   (b)    Moisture
   (c)    Blood and body fluids
7. Laboratory methods for Identification of Micro organisms
8. Staining techniques, Gram staining, Acid fast staining, Hanging drop preparation
9. Culture ; various medias

Unit– III
Infection Control:

1. Infection: Sources, portals of entry and exit, transmission
2. Asepsis
3. Disinfection: Types and methods
4. Sterilization: Types and methods
5. Chemotherapy and antibiotics
6. Standard safety measures
7. Biomedical waste management
8. Role of Nurse
9. Hospital acquired infection
10. Hospital infection control programme
11. Protocols, collection of samples, preparation of report and status of rate of infection in the unit / hospital, nurse’s accountability, continuing education etc.,

Unit – IV
Pathogenic Organisms:

1. Micro-organisms
   (a)    Cocci-gram positive and gram negative
   (b)    Bacil1i-gram positive and gram negative
   (c)    Spirochete
   (d)    Mycoplasma
   (e)    Rickettsiae
   (f)    Chlamydia
2. Viruses
3. Fungi-Superficial and deep mycoses
4. Parasites
5. Rodents & vectors Characteristics, Source, portal of entry, transmission of infection Identification of disease producing micro-organisms Collection, handling and transportation of various specimens

Unit– V
Immunity:

1. Immunity - Types, classification
2. Antigen and antibody reaction
3. Hypersensitivity— skin test
4. Immuno prophylaxis
5. Vaccines & sera-Types & Classification, storage and handling, cold chain
6. Immunization for various diseases
7. Immunization Schedule

English For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

UNIT-I

1. Review of Grammar.
2. Remedial study of Grammar.
3. Building vocabulary.
4. Phonetics.
5. Public speaking.

UNIT- II
Read and comprehend prescribed course books.
UNIT- III

1. Various forms of composition.
2. Letter writing.
3. Note taking.
4. Precis writing.
5. Nurses notes.
6. Anecdotal records.
7. Diary writing.
8. Reports on health problems, etc.
9. Resume/CV.

UNIT- IV

1. Spoken English.
2. Oral report.
3. Discussion.
4. Debates.
5. Telephone conversation.

UNIT- V

1. Listening Comprehension.
2. Media, audio, video, speeches etc.,

Introduction To Computer For Basic B.Sc. (Nursing) 1st Year

UNIT- I
Introduction:

1. Concepts of computers
2. Hardware and software trends and technology
3. Application of computers in nursing

UNIT- II

1. Introduction to disk operating system
   (a)    DOS
   (b)    Windows ( all version )
2. Introduction
   (a)    MS word
   (b)    MS- excel with pictorial presentation
   (c)    MS-access
   (d)    MS-PowerPoint

UNIT- III

1. Multi media: types and uses
2. Computer aided teaching and testing

UNIT- IV
Use of internet and email
UNIT- V
Statistical packages : Types and their features
UNIT- VI
Hospital management systems : Types and uses