Syllabus Basic B.SC
Syllabus Basic B.SC
Volume I
REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM
Rs.
The Director,
Prasaranga,
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
4th T Block, Jayanagar,
Bangalore-560041.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore,
Karnataka.
The Emblem
Vision Statement
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, aims at bringing about
a confluence of both Eastern and Western Health Sciences to enable the humankind
“Live the full span of our lives allotted by God in Perfect Health”
Motto
Right for Rightful Health Sciences Education
(Schedule annexed to University Notification No. UA/SYN/ORD/B.Sc.(N)/32/2005-06 dated 08.08.2006)
Nursing contributes to the health services in vital and significant way in the health care
delivery system. It recognizes national health goals and is committed to participate in the
implementation of National Health policies and programmes. It aims at identifying
health needs of the people, planning and providing quality care in collaboration with
other health professionals and community groups.
Nursing is based on values of caring and aims to help individuals to attain independence
in self care. It necessitates development of compassion and understanding of human
behaviour among its practitioners to provide care with respect, dignity and protect the
rights of individuals & groups.
The teachers have the responsibility to be role models and create learning environment
that enables students to acquire inquiry driven, self directed learning and foster an
attitude of life long learning.
Under graduate nursing education program prepares its graduates to become exemplary
citizen by adhering to code of ethics and professional conduct at all times in fulfilling
personal, social and professional obligations so as to respond to national aspirations.
Aim
The aim of the undergraduate nursing program is to:
Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses
and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative
services.
Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect
the rights and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the
hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of
nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor
and manager in a clinical / public health setting.
Objectives
On completion of the four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduate will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge from physical, biological, and behavioral sciences,
medicine including alternative systems and providing nursing care to
individuals, families and communities.
2. Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health
of individuals and groups.
3. Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with
the individuals and groups.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in all
situations in order to provide quality care.
5. Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
6. Provide promotive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the
national health policies and programmes.
7. Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and
acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
8. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the
health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and
teamwork.
9. Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in
clinical/community health settings.
10. Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery
system.
11. Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health
settings.
12. Conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the
research findings to improve the quality of care.
13. Demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self
and of the profession.
(Schedule annexed to University Notification No. UA/SYN/ORD/B.Sc.(N)/32/2005-06 dated
08.08.2006)
SECTION – II
REGULATIONS
1. Eligibility
1.1 Qualifying Examination
1.2 Age: The candidate should have completed 17 years on or before 31 st day of
December of the year of admission.
1.3 Candidate shall be medically fit.
2. Selection
Selection of the candidates should be based on the merit in the entrance
examination held by University or competent authority.
3. Duration of the Course
Duration of the course shall be four completed years including clinical training of
24 weeks.
4. Medium of Instruction
English shall be the medium of for the course as well as for the examination.
5. Course of Study
Candidates shall undergo course of instruction in the following subjects. Details of
Subjects and Distribution of Hours of Teaching in Theory and Practical from First to
Fourth Year are given in the Tables 1 to 4. Particulars of clinical training posting is given
in Table 5.
Table 1. First year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
6. Attendance
A minimum of not less than 80 % attendance in theory and practical / clinical separately
in each subject in each academic year is essential for appearing in the examination. A
candidate pursuing in the course shall study in the college for the entire period as a full
time student. No candidate is permitted to work in a hospital / nursing home / laboratory /
college while studying this course. No candidate should join any other course of study or
appear for any other examination conducted by this university or any other university in
India or abroad during the period of registration. Each academic year shall be taken as a
unit for calculating the attendance.
7 Internal Assessment
Regular periodic assessment shall be conducted throughout the course. Although the
question of number of tests is left to the institution at least three tests in theory and
practical each year be held. The test preceding the university examination may be similar
to the pattern of university examination. Average of the marks of the three tests for theory
and practical separately shall be sent to the university.
A candidate shall secure not less than 50% of marks prescribed for internal assessment
in theory and not less than 50% marks prescribed in practical, separately, in each
subject/paper to be eligible to appear in the university examination.
8. Schedule of Examination
The university shall conduct two examinations annually at an interval of not less than 4 to
6 months as notified by the university from time to time. A candidate who satisfies the
requirement of attendance, progress and conduct as stipulated by the university shall be
eligible to appear for the university examination. Certificate to that effect shall be
produced from the Head of the institution along with the application for examination and
the prescribed fee.
9. Scheme of Examination
First year
Table 6 (A): Distribution of Subjects and Marks for Internal Assessment and University
Examination
Second Year
Note: All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical
examination for each student.
Fourth Year
Note: All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical
examination for each student.
9. Criteria for Pass: A candidate has to fulfill the following criteria:
For declaration of pass in any subject in the University examination, a candidate shall
pass both in Theory and Practical/Clinical examinations components separately as
stipulated below:
However, for a pass in English paper, a candidate shall secure not less than 40% of
maximum prescribed marks in theory and 40% of maximum prescribed marks in
internal assessment.
10. Declaration of Class: (Only in the final year examination)
a) A candidate having appeared in all the subjects in the same examination and
passed that examination in the first attempt and secures 75% of marks or more of
grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have passed the examination
with distinction.
b) A candidate having appeared in all the subjects in the same examination and
passed that examination in the first attempt and secures 65% of marks or more
but less than 75% of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have
passed the examination in First Class.
c) A candidate having appeared in all the subjects in the same examination and
passed that examination in the first attempt and secures 50% of marks or more
but less than 65% of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have
passed the examination in Second Class.
d) A candidate passing a university examination in more than one attempt shall be
placed in Pass class irrespective of the percentage of marks secured by him/her
in the examination.
[Please note fraction of marks should not be rounded off for clauses (a), (b) and
(c)]
11. Carry Over
1. A candidate failing in more then two subjects will not be promoted to the next
year.
2. Candidate shall not be admitted to the subsequent higher examination unless the
candidate has passed in all the papers in the previous examination.
3. If a candidate fails in theory or practical exam in a paper in that paper he/she has
to re-appear for both in Theory and Practical.
12. Maximum number of attempts and maximum period for completion of the
course
1. Maximum number of attempts permitted for each paper is three including first
attempt.
2. The maximum period to complete the course successfully should not exceed
eight years.
14. Number of Examiners: One internal and one external examiner should jointly
conduct
practical / clinical examination for each student.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
English
Placement – First Year
Time: Theory – 60 hours
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for English shall be as given under. There shall be no
practical examination.
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
I 5 * Describe the Introduction to Anatomical terms organization of the
anatomical human body
terms, * Human Cell structure
organization * Tissues – Definition, Types, characteristics, classification,
of human location, functions & formation.
body and * Membranes and glands – classification and structure
structure of Alterations in disease
cell, tissues, Applications and implications in nursing
membranes
and glands. Teaching Learning Activities
* Lecture discussion
* Explain using charts, microscopic slides, Skeleton & torso
* Demonstrate cells, types of tissues membranes and glands
* Record book
II 6 * Describe the The Skeletal System
structure & * Bones – types, structure, Axial & Appendicular Skeleton,
function of * Bone formation and growth
bones and * Description of bones
joints * Joints classification and structure
Alterations in disease
Applications and implications in nursing
Course Description: The Course is designed to assist the students to acquire knowledge
if the normal physiology of various human body systems and understand the alterations
in physiology in diseases and practice of nursing.
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
I 4 * Describe the Cell Physiology
physiology of * Tissue formation, repair
cell, tissues, * Membranes & glands – functions
membranes and Alterations in disease
glands Applications and implications in nursing
There shall be one paper of three hours duration for Anatomy and Physiology, carrying
100 marks. Section A- shall be Anatomy carrying 50 marks and Section B- Physiology
carrying 50 marks. The distribution of type of questions and marks shall be as under.
There shall be no practical examination.
Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Anatomy and Physiology
(50 marks for each subject)
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
Th Pr
I 4 * Describe the Introduction
relationship * Nutrition:
between History
nutrition & Concepts
Health * Role of nutrition in maintaining health
* Nutritional problems in India
* National nutritional policy
* Factors affecting food and nutrition: socio-economic,
cultural, tradition, production, system of distribution, life
style and food habits etc.
* Role of food and its medicinal value
* Classification of foods
* Food standards
* Elements of nutrition: macro and micro
* Calorie, BMR
Teaching Learning Activities
* Lecture
Discussion
* Explaining using
charts
* Panel discussion
II 2 * Describe the Carbohydrates
classification, * Classification
functions, * Calorie Value
sources and * Recommended daily allowances
recommended * Dietary sources
daily * Functions
allowances * Digestion, absorption and storage, metabolism of
(RDA) of carbohydrates
carbohydrates * Malnutrition: Deficiencies and Over consumption
Teaching Learning Activities
* Lecture discussion
* Explaining using charts
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
Th Pr
III 2 * Describe the Fats
classification, * Classification
functions, * Caloric value
sources and * Recommended daily allowances
recommended * Dietary sources
daily * Functions
allowances * Digestion, absorption and storage, metabolism
(RDA) of Fats * Malnutrition: Deficiencies and over consumption
Course Description: The Course is designed to assist the students to acquire knowledge
of the normal biochemical composition and functioning of human body and understand
the alterations in biochemistry in diseases for practice of nursing.
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
I 3 *Describe the Introduction
structure * Definition and significance in nursing
Composition * Review of structure, Composition and functions of cell
and functions of * Prokaryote and Eukaryote cell organization
cell * Microscopy
*Differentiate
between Teaching Learning Activities
Prokaryote & * Lecture discussion using charts, slides
Eukaryote cell * Demonstrate use of microscope
* Identify
techniques of
Microscopy
II 6 * Describe the Structure and functions of Cell membrane
structure and * Fluid mosaic model tight junction, Cytoskeleton
functions of cell * Transport mechanism: diffusion osmosis, filtration,
membrane active channel, sodium pump
* Acid base balance-maintenance & diagnostic tests
PH buffers
There shall be one paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks. Section A
Nutrition of 60 marks and Section B of Biochemistry of 40 marks. There shall be
no practical examination.
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
I 10 * Describe the Introduction
concept of health, * Concept of Health: Health – illness continuum
illness and health * Factors influencing health
care agencies * Causes and risk factors for developing illness
* Body defences: Immunity and immunization
* Illness and illness Behavior:
* Impact of illness on patient and family
* Health Care Services: Health Promotion and
Prevention, Primary Care, Diagnosis, Treatment,
Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
* Health care teams
* Types of health care agencies
* Hospitals: Types, Organisation and Functions
* Health Promotion and Levels of Disease
Prevention
*Primary Health care and its delivery: Role of
nurse
Time Assessment
Areas Objectives Skills Assignments
(Hrs) Methods
Demonstr 200 * Performs Hospital admission and discharge * Practice in * Evaluate
ation Lab 450 admission and (III) Unit/hospital with checklist
General Minimum discharge * Admission * Assessment
Medical practice procedure * Prepare Unit for new patient of clinical
and time in * Prepare admission bed performance
Surgery clinical * Performs admission procedure with rating
ward area: 100 o New patient scale
o Transfer in * Competition
* Prepare patient records of practical
record
Discharge / Transfer out
* Gives discharge counseling
* Perform discharge procedure
(Planned discharge, LAMA and
abscond, Referrals and transfers)
* Prepare records of discharge/transfer
* Dismantle, and disinfect unit and
equipment after discharge / transfer.
*Assessment
of
performance
with rating
scale
*Assessment
* Prepare Write patient report * Write nurses of each skill
patient reports * Change-of shift reports, notes and with checklist
* Presents Transfer reports, Incident reports etc. present the *Completion
reports * Presents patient report patient report of of activity
2-3 assigned record
patient
*Assessment
* Perform Health assessment of each skill
heath * Health history taking with rating
assessment of * Perform assessment: scale
each body o General *Completion
system o Body system of activity
* Use various methods of physical record
examination
* Inspection, Palpation, Percussion,
Auscultation, Olfaction
* Identification of system wise
deviations
* Assess
* Provide Prepare Patient’s unit: * Practice in lab observation
basic nursing * Prepare beds: & hospital study in
care to o Open, closed, occupied, checklist
patients operation, amputation, * Simulated
o Cardiac, facture, burn, exercise on
Divided, & Fowlers bed CPR manikin
* Pain assessment and provision for
comfort
* Observation
Use comfort devices Hygienic care study - 2
* Oral hygiene:
* Baths and care of pressure points
* Hair wash, Pediculosis treatment * Department of
Infection
Feeding: control &
* Oral, Enteral, CSSD
Naso/Orogastric, gastrostomy and
Parenteral feeding
* Naso-gastric insertion, suction, and * Visits CSSD
irrigation write
observation
Assisting patient in urinary report 1
elimination
* Provides urinal/bed pan * Collection of
* Condom drainage samples for
* Perineal care culture
* Catheterization * Do clinical
* Care of urinary drainage postings in
infection
Bladder irrigation control
Assisting bowel Elimination: department and
* Insertion of Flatus tube write report
* Enemas * Practice in
* Insertion of Suppository lab/ward
Bowel wash Body Alignment and
Mobility:
o Range of motion exercises
o Positioning: Recumbent,
Lateral (rt/lt), Flowers, Sims,
Lithotomy, Prone,
Trendelenburg position
o Assist patient in Moving
lifting, transferring, walking,
o Restraints
Oxygen administration
Suctioning: Oropharyngeal,
nasopharyngeal
Intravenous therapy
Infection control
* Perform following procedures :
o Hand washing techniques
o (Simple, hand antisepsis and
surgical antisepsis (scrub)
o Prepare isolation unit in * Evaluate all
lab/ward procedures
o Practice technique of wearing with checklist
and removing Personal
protective equipment (PPE)
o Practice Standard safety
precautions (Universal
precautions)
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Nursing Foundations shall be as given
under.
There shall be practical and viva-voce examination carrying 100 marks. The practical
examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas. One internal and one external
examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical examination for each student. Assessment
methods are given in column 6 under course description.
Psychology
Placement: First Year
Time: Theory 60 Hours
Course Description: This course is designed to assist the students to acquire knowledge of
fundaments of Psychology and develop an insight into behaviour of self and others. Further
it is aimed at helping them to practice the principles of mental hygiene for promoting mental
health in Nursing practice.
Time Learning
Unit Content and
(Hrs) Objectives
I 2 * Describe the Introduction:
history, scope and * History and origin of Science of Psychology
methods of * Definitions and scope of Psychology
Psychology * Relevance to Nursing
* Methods of Psychology
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activity
(Hrs) Objectives
Th Pr
I 5 * Explain Introduction:
concepts * Importance and relevance to nursing
and * Historical perspective
principles of * Concepts and terminology
microbiolog * Principles of microbiology
y and their
importance Teaching Learning Activity
in nursing * Lecture Discussion
II 10 5 * Describe General characteristics of Microbes
structure, * Structure and classification of Microbes
classificatio * Morphological types
n * Size and form of bacteria
morphology * Motility
and growth * Colonization
of bacteria * Growth and nutrition of microbes
* Identify o Temperature
Micro- o Moisture
organisms o Blood and body fluids
* Laboratory methods for Identification of Micro-organisms
* Staining techniques, Gram staining, Acid fast staining, Hanging
drop preparation
* Culture; various medias
Course Description: This course is designed for students to develop basic understanding of
uses of computer and its application in Nursing.
Scheme of Examination
Theory
Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, English and Introduction to
Computer
There shall be one paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks for each of the
subjects mentioned above.
Table 6(E): Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Nursing Foundations, Psychology,
Microbiology, English and Introduction to Computer* (100 marks for each subject)
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activity
(Hrs) Objectives
I 1 * State the Introduction
importance of * Definition of Sociology
sociology in * Nature and Scope of the discipline
Nursing * Importance and application of Sociology in Nursing
Theory
There shall be one paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks
No Practical Examination.
Pharmacology
Placement : Second Year
Time : Theory – 45 hours
There shall be one paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks for the subjects
Pharmacology, Pathology and Genetics.
Table 7(B): Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Pharmacology (50 marks)
Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 1 10 10
Short Essay (SE) 5 5 25
Short Answer (SA) 5 3 15
Total Marks 50
Table 7(D): Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Genetics (18 marks)
Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) - - -
Short Essay (SE) - - -
Short Answer (SA) 5 3 15
Total Marks 15
No practical examination.
Medical Surgical Nursing
(Adult including Geriatrics) – I
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and develop
proficiency in caring for patients with medical and surgical disorders in varieties of
health care settings and at home.
XII 20 Describe the Nursing management of patient (adults including elderly) with
etiology, Communicable Diseases
patho- Overview of infectious disease, the infectious process
physiology Nursing Assessment -History and Physical assessment
clinical Epidemiology, infectious process, clinical manifes-
manifesta- tations, diagnosis, treat-ment, prevention and dietics.
tions, Control and eradication of common Communicable
diagnostic Diseases-
measures and Tuberculosis
mana-gement Diarrhoeal diseases
of patients Hepatitis A- E
(adults Herpes
including Chickenpox
elderly) with Smallpox
Communi- Typhoid
cable Meningitis
Diseases Gas gangrene
Leprosy
Dengue
Plague
Malaria
Diptheria
Pertussis
Poliomyelitis
Measles
Mumps
Influenza
Tetanus
Yellow fever
Filariasis
HIV, AIDS
Reproductive Tract Infections
Special Infection control measures : Notification,
Isolation, Quarantine, Immunization, Infectious Disease
Hospitals
Special therapies, alternative therapies
Nursing procedures
Drugs used in treatment of Communicable diseases
Clinical Training
Time : 260 hours (9 weeks)
Course Description : This course is designed for students to appreciate the principles of
promotion and maintenance of health
Durati Assessment
Areas on (in Objectives Skills Assignments methods
week)
Commu- 2 wks Build and Use techniques of To work Assess
nity health urban Maintain inter-personal with 2 clinical per-
nursing and 2 rapport relationship assigned formance with
wks Identify Identification of families rating scale
rural demogra-phic health determinants each in Assess each
chara- of community urban & skill with
cteristics, History taking rural checklist
health deter - Physical Family Evaluation of
minants & examination study –1 family study,
community Collect specimens- Observa- observation
health sputum, malaria tion report report and
resources smear of comm- health talk
Diagnose Perform simple lab unity – 1 Completion of
health needs tests at centre - Health talks activity record
of individual blood for 2 (1 in urban
and families Haemoglobin and & in rural)
Provide sugar, urine for
primary care albumin and sugar
in health Administer
centre vaccines and
Counsel & medications to
educate adults
individual, Counsel and teach
family & individual, family
community and community
Nutrition
Hygiene
Self health
monitoring
Seeking health
services
Healthy life style
Family welfare
methods
Health promotion
Communication & Educational Technology
Placement : Second Year
Time : Theory – 90 hours
II 5 Establish
Interpersonal relations
effective
interpersonal Purpose & types
relations with Phases
patients Barriers & methods of overcoming
families & co- Johari Window
workers
Teaching Learning Activities
Lecture Discussion
Role plays
Exercises with audio/video tapes Process
recording
III 5 Develop
Human relations
effective
human Understanding self
relations in Social behaviour, motiva-tion, social attitudes
context of Individual and groups
nursing Groups & individual
Human relations in context of nursing
Group dynamics
Team work
Teaching Learning Activities
Lecture Discussion
Sociometry
Group games
Psychometric exercises followed by discussion
Respond to critical incidents
IV 10 5 Develop basic
Guidance & counselling
skill of
counselling Definition
and guidance Purpose, scope & need
Basic principles
Organization of counse-lling services
Types of counselling approaches
Role and preparation of counselor
Issues for counseling in nursing: students and
practitioners
Counselling process – steps & techniques, tools of
counselor
Managing disciplinary problems
Management of crisis & referral
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and develop
proficiency in caring for patients with medical and surgical disorders in varieties of
health care settings and at home.
Durati
Areas on (in Objectives of Skills to be developed Assignment Assessment
wks) Posting s methods
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Medical Surgical Nursing shall be as
given under.
Distribution of Type of Quest0ions and Marks for Medical Surgical Nursing- II,
Note: All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical
examination for each student.
Child Health Nursing
Placement : Third Year
Time : Theory - 90 hours
Time Learning
Unit (Hrs) Objective Content and Teaching Learning Activities
I 15 Explain Introduction
the Modern concepts of childcare
modern Internationally accepted rights of the Child
concept National policy & legislations in relation to child
of child health and welfare
care & National programmes related to child health and
principle welfare
s of Agencies related to welfare services to the children
child Changing trends in hospital care, preventive,
health promotive & curative aspects of child health
Nursing Child morbidity and mortality rates
Describe Differences between an adult and child
national Hospital environment for a sick child
policy
Impact of hospitalization on the child and family
program
Grief and bereavement
s and
legislati The role of a Child health nurse in caring for a
on in hospitalised child
relation Principles of pre and post operative care of infants
to child and children
health Child health nursing procedures
and
welfare. Teaching Learning Activities
List Lecture Discussion
major Demonstration of common paediatric procedures
causes Assessment of skills with checklist
of death
during
infancy,
early &
late
childhoo
d
Describe
the
major
function
s and
role of
the
paediatri
c nurse
in caring
for a
hospitali
zed
child.
Describe
the
principle
s of
child
health
nursing
II 20 Descri The healthy child
be the Principles of growth and development
Norma Factors affecting growth & development
l Growth and development from birth to adolescene
growth The needs of normal children through the stages of
& developmental and parental guidance
develo Nutritional needs of children & infants: breast
pment feeding, exclusive breast feeding
of supplementary/artificial feeding and weaning,
childre Baby friendly hospital concept
n at Accidents: causes and prevention
differe
Value of play and selection of play material
nt ages
Preventive immunization, immunization programme
Identif and cold chain
y the
Preventive paediatrics
needs
of Care of under five & under five clinics/well baby
clinics
childre
n at
differe Teaching Learning Activities
nt ages Lecture Discussion
& Developmental study of infant and children
provid Observation on study of normal and sick child
e Field visit to Anganwadi, child guidance clinic
parent Film show on breast feeding
al Clinical practice /field
guidan Assessment of field visits and developmen-tal
ce study reports
Identif
y the
nutriti
onal
needs
of
childre
n at
differe
nt ages
and
ways
of
meetin
g the
needs
Appre
ciate
the
role of
play
for
normal
& sick
childre
n
Appre
ciate
the
preven
-tive
measu
res
and
strateg
ies for
childre
n
III 15 Provid Nursing care of a neonate
e care Nursing care of a normal newborn/Essential
to newborn care
normal Neonatal resuscitation
& high Nursing management of a low birth weight baby
risk Kangaroo mother care
neonat Nursing management of common neonatal disorders
es Organization of neonatal unit
Perfor Identification & nursing management of common
m congenital malformations
neonat
al Teaching Learning Activities
resusci Lecture Discussion
tation
Workshop on neonatal resuscitation
Recog Demonst-ration
nize
Practice session
and
manag Clinical practice
e Assessment of skills with checklist
comm
on
neonatal
problems
IV 10 Integrated management of neonatal and childhood
illnesses (IMNCI)
V 20 Provid Nursing management in common childhood diseases
e Nutritional deficiency disorders
nursin Respiratory disorders and infections
g care Gastrointestinal infections, infestations and
in congenital disorders
comm Cardio vascular problem: congenital defects and
on rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease
childh Genitor-urinary disorders: acute glomerulo nephritis,
ood Nephrotic syndrome, Wilms’ tumor, infection and
diseas congenital disorders
es Neurological infections and disorders: convulsions,
Identif epilepsy, meningitis, hydrocephalus, spina-bifida
y Hematological disorders : Anemias, thalassemia,
measu ITP, Leukemia, hemophilia
res to Endocrine disorders: Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus
preven
Orthopedic disorders :club feet, hip dislocation and
t fracture
comm
Disorders of skin, eye, & ears
on
childh Common communicable diseases in children, their
identification, nursing management in hospital and
ood
home and prevention
diseas
es Child health emergencies: poisoning, foreign bodies,
includi hemorrhage, burns & drowning
ng Nursing care of infant and children with HIV/AIDS
immun
iza- Teaching Learning Activities
tion Lecture Discussion
Demonst-ration
Practice session
Clinical practice
VI 10 Manag Management of behavioural & social problems in
e the children
child Management of common behavioural disorders
with Management of common psychiatric problems
behavi Management of challenged children : Mentally,
oural Physically, & socially challenged
& Welfare services for challenged children in India
social Child guidance clinics
proble
ms Teaching Learning Activities
Identif Lecture Discussion
y the Field visits to child guidance clinics, school for
social mentally & physically, socially challenged
& Assessment of field visits and study reports
welfar
e
service
s for
challe
nged
childre
n
Child Health Nursing – Practical
Placement : Third Year
Time : 270 hours (9 Weeks)
Fourth Year
Clinical Training: 145 hours (3
Weeks)
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Child Health Nursing shall be as given
under.
Note: All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical
examination for each student.
Mental Health Nursing
Placement : Third Year
Time : Theory - 90 hours
Clinical Training
Assessment
Area Duration Objective Skills
Methods
Psychiatry 2 weeks Provide comprehensive care Integrated Assess
ward to patients with mental health Practice clinical
problems performanc
e with
rating scale
Scheme of University Examination for Mental Health Nursing
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Mental Health Nursing shall be as given
under.
Note: All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical
examination for each student.
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
Placement : Third Year
Time : Theory - 90 hours
Practical - 180 hours
Course Description : This course is designed for students to appreciate the concepts and
principles of midwifery and obstetrical nursing. It helps them to acquire knowledge and
skills in rendering nursing care to normal and high risk pregnant women during antenatal,
natal and post natal periods in hospitals and community settings. It also helps to develop
skills in managing normal & high risk neonates & participate in family welfare
programme.
Time Learning
Unit (Hrs) Objective Content and Teaching Learning Activities
I 3 Recognis Introduction to midwifery and obstetrical Nursing
e the Introduction to concepts of midwifery and
trends & obstetrical Nursing
issues in Trends in midwifery and obstetrical nursing
midwifer o Historical perspectives and current trends
y and o Legal and ethical aspects
obstetric o Pre-conception care and preparing for parenthood
al o Role of nurse in midwifery and obstetrical care
nursing o National policy and legislation in relation to
maternal health & welfare
o Maternal, morbidity, mortality and fertility rates
o Perinatal, morbidity and mortality rates
* Antenatal examination 30
* Conducting normal deliveries in
hospital/home/health centre 20
* Vaginal examination 5
* Episiotomy and suturing 5
* Neonatal resuscitation 5
* Assist with Caesarean Section 2
* Witness/Assist abnormal deliveries 5
Duration Assessment
Area Objective Skills
(in weeks) Assignment Methods
Labour 2 Provide Integra Complet Assess
ward compreh ted ion of clinical
1 ensive Practic other performanc
Neonatal care to e essential e with
intensive mothers require rating scale
care unit/ 2 and ments Completion
NICU neonates Case of case
book book
Antenatal recordin recordings
gs
University Examination shall be held at the end of Fourth year.
Scheme of University Examination for Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing shall be
as given under.
Table 9(A): Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing,
Note: All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
One internal and one external examiner should jointly conduct practical /clinical
examination for each student.
Community Health Nursing – II
Placement : Fourth Year
Time: Theory - 90 Hours
Practical - 135 Hours
Course Description: This course is designed for students to practice Community Health
Nursing for the individual, family and groups at both urban and rural settings by using
concept and Principles of Health and Community Health Nursing
Time Learning
Unit Contents and Teaching Learning Activity
(Hrs) Objectives
I 4 * Define Concepts, Introduction
scope, principles * Definition, concept and scope of Community Health
and historical and Community Health Nursing
development of * Historical development of
community health o Community Health
and community o Community Health Nursing
Health nursing - Pre-independence
- Post-independence
F. Waste Management
* Women Empowerment
* Women and child abuse
* Abuse of elders
* Female Foeticide
* Commercial sex workers
* Food adulteration
* Substance abuse
H. Utilize community resources for self and family
o Trauma services
o Old age homes
o Orphanage
o Homes for physically and mentally challenged
individuals
o Homes for destitute
Durat-
Assessment
Areas ion(in Skills Assignments
Objectives Methods
week)
Commu- 1 wk. * Identify * Community Health * Community * Assess
nity health for Community Profile Survey survey report- clinical
nursing Urban * Identify prevalent * Community 1 performance
4 wk for communicable and diagnosis * Family care with rating
Rural non-communicable * Family care: Home study-1 scale
diseases adaptation of * Project – 1 * Evaluation of
* Diagnose health common procedures * Health talk - community
needs of individual, * Home visit: bag 1 survey report,
families and technique * Case book family care
community * Organize and recording study, project
* Plan, provide and conduct clinicls – and health talk
evaluate care antenatal, postnatal, * Completion of
* Participate in well baby clinic, activity record.
School Health camps etc. * Completion of
Program * Screen manage and case book
* Participate in referrals for: recording
National Health o High risk
programs mothers and
* Organize group neonates
for self help and o Accidents and
involve clients in emergencies
their own health o Illness :
activities Physical and
* provide family mental
welfare services o Disabilities
* Counsel and * Conduct delivery at
educate individual, centre/home:
family and Episiotomy and
community suturing
* Collect vital * Resuscitate new
health statistics born
* Maintain records * School Health
and reports programme
o Screen,
manage, refer
children
* Collaborate with
health and allied
agencies
* Train and supervise
health workers
* Provide family
welfare services:
Insertion of IUD
* Counsel and teach
individual, family
and community
about: HIV, TB,
Diabetics,
hypertension, Mental
health, adolescents,
elderly health,
physically and
mentally challenged
individuals etc.
* Collect and
Calculate Vital health
statistics
* Document and
maintain
o Individual,
family and
administrative
records.
o Write reports-
center,
disease,
national
health
programme/pr
ojects
Assessment
Area Duration Objectives Skills
Urban 4 Weeks * Integrated Practice and group * Assess clinical
* Provide
project – 1 in each rural and performance with
comprehensive care
urban rating scale
to individual, family
* Evaluation of
and community
project
Note: During the Rural Posting they should stay in Health centers under the
supervision of teachers.
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Community Health Nursing shall be as
given under.
Table 9(A): Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Community Health Nursing
Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 2 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 10 5 50
Short Answer (SA) 10 3 30
Total Marks 100
Time Learning
Unit Contents and Teaching Learning Activity
(Hrs) Objectives
I 4 * Describe the Research and Research Process
concept of research, * Introduction and need for Nursing research
terms, need and * Definition of Research & nursing research
areas of research in * Steps of scientific method
Nursing * Characteristics of good research
* Explain the steps * Steps of Research process-overview
of research process
Teaching Learning Activity
* Lecture discussion
* Narrate steps of research process followed from
examples of published studies
II 3 * Identify and state Research problem / question
the research * Identification of problem area
problem and * Problem statement
objectives * Criteria of a good research problem
* Writing objectives
Table 9 – B: Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Nursing Research (65
marks)
Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 1 10 10
Short Essay (SE) 8 5 40
Short Answer (SA) 6 3 15
Total Marks 65
Table 9(C): Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Statistics (35 marks)
Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) - -
Short Essay (SE) 4 5 20
Short Answer (SA) 5 3 15
Total Marks 35
No Practical examination.
Management of Nursing Services and Education
Placement: Fourth Year
Time: Theory - 90 Hours
Time Learning
Unit Content and Teaching Learning Activities
(Hrs) Objectives
Th Pr
I 4 * Explain the Introduction to management in nursing
principles and * Definition, concepts and theories
functions of * Functions of management
management * Principles of Management
* Role of Nurse as a manager
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Management of Nursing Services and
Education shall be as given under.
Distribution of Type of Quest0ions and Marks for Management of Nursing Services and
Education
ANNEXURE - I
BIO-MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste collection bags for waste types needing incineration shall not be made of
chlorinated plastics.
Categories 6 and 7 (liquid) do not require containers/ bags.
Category 2 if disinfected locally need not be put in containers/bags.
Examination
Note : One short answer or short essay questions pertaining to the above chapters
in their respective subjects may be asked
Books
I) Text book for Environmental Studies 2004 - Erach Bharucha University Grants
Commision, New Delhi.
II) Journal of the Indian Society of Hospital Waste Management - Dr. D.G.
Gopinath, Volume - 2, Issue - I, 2004.
III) Biomedical wastage (Management and handling) Rules 1998,
Ministry of Forests and Environment, Government of India.
IV) J. E. Park - Preventive & social medicine Ed. 18 M/S Banarsidas
Bhanot Jabalpur 2005
V) Potter and Perry - Fundamentals of Nursing ed. Sixth Mosby
St. Louis Missouri 2005
Volume II
CUMULATIVE RECORD OF CLINICAL
EXPERIENCE
Rs.
The Director,
Prasaranga,
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
4th T Block, Jayanagar,
Bangalore 560 041.
Revised Ordinance Governing Regulations and Curriculum of
DESCRIPTION Page
No.
Foreword i
The Nightingale Pledge ii
Certificate iv
General Objectives: 1
Instructions for Use of Procedure Record 2
I year Basic B.Sc Nursing
Nursing Foundations 3
II year Basic B.Sc Nursing
- Medical Surgical Nursing – I 9
- Community Health Nursing – I 13
- Clinical Evaluation Form for Community Health 15
Nursing - I
III Year Basic B.Sc Nursing
- Midwifery Including Maternity & Gynaecological 20
Nursing – I
- Medical Surgical Nursing – II 22
- Child Health Nursing 24
- Mental Health Nursing 27
Nursing Education 29
IV Year Basic B.Sc Nursing
- Midwifery Including Maternity & Gynaecological 31
Nursing-II
- Community Health Nursing – II 34
- IV Year Nursing Administration 36
- Clinical Evaluation Form for Community Health Nursing - II 38
Clinical Posting 40
BASIC B.SC NURSING CUMALATIVE / CLINICAL RECORD
I Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
NURSING FOUNDATIONS
REQUIREMENTS:
Care Plans : 5
Demonstration of Physical examination : 2
Health Talk : 1
Remarks:
Signature of the teacher B.Sc Nursing Clinical Experience – Evaluation Proforma
Name: Ward:
Date: Total Marks: 25X4 = 100
Cholecystography
Oesophago Gastro
Dueoodenoscopy
(OGD)
Ostomy care
Colostomy
Enterestomy
Gastrostomy
Ostomy feeding
Gastrostomy feeding
Jejunostomy feeding
Liver biopsy
Liver function tests
Abdominal paracentesis
Endoscopic retrograde
cholangio -Pancreatography (ERCP)
6 Specific therapeutic procudure
Assisting in ECG (Electro Cardio
Gram)
Assisting in venous puncture
Assisting in abdominal
paracentesis
Assisting in Thoracentesis
Assisting in lumbar puncture
Assisting in gastric lavage
Assisting in sternal puncture
7. Musculo skeletal system
1 Conduct community
survey & report
2 Conduct family health
survey & report
3 Demonstrate Bag
Technique
4 (A) Comprehensive
family (Urban)
a.
b.
(B) Comprehensive family
(Rural)
a.
b.
(C) Family study (1)
5 (A) Blood Test
a. Hemoglobin
b. Blood sugar
(B)Urine Test
a. Albumin
b. Sugar
6 (A)Health Talks
a. Urban
b. Rural
(B) Preparation & Use of
Audio Visual Aids
a. Flannel graphs
b. Flash cards
c. Flip charts
d. Posters
e. Bulletin
f. Puppets show
DEMONSTRATION DEMONSTRATION
SL NO NURSING PROCEDURES
(LABORATARY) (CLINICAL)
II PROCEDURE EVALUATION
11 Participates in Community survey
REMARKS TO STUDENTS:-
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Class Co-ordinator Principal
Practical Examination
Date :
Date :
Date :
Date :
III Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
I. MIDWIFERY INCLUDING MATERNITY & GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING – I
Demonstration Clinical Demonstration by
Sl. Student
NURSING PROCEDURES
No. Date Signature Date Signature of the
supervisor
1. Prenatal Care
Prenatal assessment
Prenatal care
Preparation for non stress test (NST) &
ultrasound
2. Intranatal Care
Postnatal assessment
Postnatal Care
Perineal Light
Assisting with breast feeding
Postnatal exercises
4. Newborn Care
Appraisal of newborn
Cord care, eye care
Care of newborn
Baby bath
Number of procedures to be done
1. Conducts antenatal examination -
30
2. Provides antenatal care -
5
3. Witness normal deliveries -
20
4. Conduct normal deliveries
(Hospital & home) -
5
5. Episitomy & suturing -
2
6. Provides postnatal care
Hospitalised -
20
Home -
3
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III YEAR BASIC B Sc. NURSING
III CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Demonstration Clinical Demonstration by
Sl. Student
NURSING PROCEDURES
No. Date Signature Date Signature of the
Supervisor
1. Admission of children
2. History taking
3. Physical assessment
4. Weighing of children
Assessment of children
Health assessment
Developmental assessment
Anthropometric assessment
Baby bath
5. Recording of vital signs
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
6. Collection of specimen
Urine
Female infant
Male infant
Urinary catheterization & drainage
Bowel wash
7. Assessment of degree of dehydration
8. Feeding
Assist in breast feeding / weaning
Assist in spoon / glass feeding / Katori
Nasogastric feeding
Gastrostomy feeding
Jejunostomy feeding
9. Fluid Planning & Calculations
10. Medication
Oral
IM
Subcutaneous
Intravenous
Intravenous infusion
Calculation of dosage
Total parental nutrition
Assist with administration of fluids with
infusion
pump
Care of ostomies
Colostomy irrigation
Ureterostomy
Gastrostomy
Enterostomy
Demonstration Clinical Demonstration by
Sl. Student
NURSING PROCEDURES
No. Date Signature Date Signature of the
Supervisor
11. Steam Inhalation
12. Oxygen administration
13. Nebulization
Chest physiotherapy
14. Use of restraints
Mummy restraint
Elbow restraint
Clove – hitch restraints
Jacket
Restraining the limbs
15. Assist in special procedures
Lumbar puncture
Resuscitation
Phototherapy
Incubator care
Radiant warmer
Exchange transfusion
Endotrachial intubation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
16. Assist in play therapy
21. Visits
Visit to centre for physically, mentally,
handicapped Certified school/ remand
home
Nursing Care Plan / Care Study
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III YEAR BASIC B Sc. NURSING
Demonstration
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NURSING PROCEDURES
No.
Date Signature
1. Preparation of teaching aids
Charts
Posters
Flash cards
Transparencies
2. Master rotation plan
3. Clinical rotation plan
4. Preparation of unit plan
Preparation of lesson plan
5. Preparation of evaluation tool
6. Conduct practice teaching classes
Classroom
Clinicals
7. Observation visit to school / college of
Nursing & presentation of reports
8 Teaching sessions
a. Lecture
b. Demonstration
c. Group discussion
d. Seminar
e. Symposium
f. Panel discussion
g. Role play
h. Project
i. Work shop
j. Exhibition
k. Field trip
Lesson Plans
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Date :
Date :
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Date :
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IV Year Basic B.Sc. Nursing
4. Newborn Care
Assessment of preterm baby
Care of high risk newborn
Feeding
Tube
Spoon
Demonstration Clinical Demonstration
by Student
Sl.
NURSING PROCEDURES Date Signature Date Signature of
No.
the
Supervisor
Setting up & assisting exchange transfusion
Phototherapy
Care of baby in incubator
Care of baby with radiant warmer
Care of baby in ventilator
Administration of medication
Maintainance of neonatal records
5. Family Welfare
Motivation of planned parenthood
Assist / observe IUD insertion
Assist / observe Tubectomy
Assist / observe vasectomy
Requirements
Witness abnormal deliveries - (10)
Assist in abnormal deliveries - (5)
Motivation of planned parenthood - (2)
Attend antenatal & postnatal clinics- (1Wk)
Provide care to high - risk antenatal
mothers - (5)
Provide care to high - risk neonates - (5)
Provide care to high - postnatal
Mothers - (5)
Witness caesarean section - (5)
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5.
2.
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4.
5.
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2.
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IV YEAR BASIC B Sc. NURSING
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Class Co-ordinator Principal
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR B. Sc (NURSING) DEGREE COURSE
EVALUATION FORMAT
Date: No. of
Students:
Intern
al / External
Examiner
CLINICAL EVALUATION FORM FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSING-II
GROUP & CLASS:
Name of the student:
Duration:
Evaluator:
Date of Submission:
Remarks to Students:-
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3 3
Practical Examination
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
Signature of
the Class
Co-ordinator
with date
Principal