CONTENT

S. No. Content Page No.

1 Philosophy 4-4
2 Aim 4-4
3 Objectives 4-5
4 Guidelines & Minimum Requirements for Setting up of 5-6
a College of Nursing
5 Staffing Pattern Relaxed Till 2012 6-7
6 Other Staff (Maximum Requirement) 8-9
7 Eligibility Criteria/Admission Requirements 9-9
8 Regulations for Examination 10-10
9 Guidelines for Dissertation 10-11
10 Duration 11-12
11 Scheme of Examination 12-13

First Year 14-58

12 Nursing Education 14-19
13 Advance Nursing Practice 20-24
14 Clinical Speciality – I 25-51
- Medical Surgical Nursing 25-31
- Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing 32-36
- Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing 37-40
- Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing 41-46
- Community Health Nursing 47-51
15 Nursing Research & Statistics 52-58
Second Year 59-144
16 Nursing Management 59-64
17 Clinical Speciality -II 65- 144
Medical Surgical Nursing 65-72
- Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing
- Medical Surgical Nursing – Critical Care Nursing 73-79

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 - Medical Surgical Nursing – Oncology Nursing 80-87
- Medical Surgical Nursing - Neurosciences Nursing 88-95
- Medical Surgical Nursing - Nephro- Urology Nursing 96-102
- Medical Surgical Nursing -Orthopedic Nursing 103-110
- Medical Surgical Nursing - Gastro Enterology Nursing 111-117
- Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing 118-124
- Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing 125-130
- Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing 131-137
- Community Health Nursing 138-144
18 Annexure – I (Staffing Pattern Relaxed till 2012) 145-145

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 SYLLABUS AND REGULATIONS

M.Sc. (NURSING)

Published by

INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL

Combined Council Building, Kotla Road, Temple Lane,
New Delhi – 110002

Philosophy

National Health Policy(NHP) 2002 emphasizes the need to prepare nurses

to function in super-speciality areas who are required in tertiary care
institutions, entrusting some limited public health functions to nurses after
providing adequate training, and increase the ratio of degree holding vis a
vis diploma holding nurses.

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It is observed that there is an acute shortage of nursing faculty in under
graduate and post graduate nursing programme in India

Indian Nursing Council believes that:

Post Graduate programme is essential to prepare nurses to improve the

quality of nursing education and practice in India. .

Post graduate programme in nursing builds upon and extends competence

acquired at the graduate levels, emphasizes application of relevant
theories into nursing practice, education, administration and development
of research skills.

The programme prepares nurses for leadership position in nursing and

health fields who can function as nurse specialists, consultants, educators,
administrators and researchers in a wide variety of professional settings in
meeting the National priorities and the changing needs of the society.

This programme provides the basis for the post masteral programme in
nursing. Further the programme encourages accountability and
commitment to life long learning which fosters improvement of quality
care.

Aim

The aim of the postgraduate program in nursing is to prepare graduates to

assume responsibilities as nurse specialists, consultants, educators,
administrators in a wide variety of professional settings

Objectives

On Completion of the two year M.Sc Nursing programme, the graduate will
be able to:-

1. Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science

2. Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing
3. Practice as a nurse specialist.
4. Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse
educator and manager.
5. Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and
utilizing the findings from health related research.
6. Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice
and in the health care delivery system.
7. Establish collaborative relationship with members of other
disciplines

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B.Sc.(N) and M.Sc.(N)

Annual intake of 60 students in B.Sc.(N) and 25 students for M.Sc.(N)

programme

Professor-cum-Principal 1
Professor-cum-Vice Principal 1
Reader / Associate Professor 5
Lecturer 8
Tutor / Clinical Instructor 19
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Total 34

One in each specialty and all the M.Sc(N) qualified teaching faculty will
participate in all collegiate programmes.

Teacher Student Ratio = 1 : 10 for M.Sc.(N) programme.

Eligibility Criteria/Admission Requirements:

1. The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife
or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
2. The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of :
B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with
minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
3. The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons.
Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is
recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
4. Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
5. Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc.
Nursing.
6. Candidate shall be medically fit.
7. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given.

Entrance/Selection test

Selection of the candidates should be based on the merit of the

entrance examination held by University or competent authority.

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Guidelines for Dissertation

Tentative Schedule for dissertation

S. No. Activities Scheduled Time

1. Submission of the research End of 9th month of 1st year

proposal
2. Submission of dissertation – End of 9th month of IInd Year
Final

Duration

Duration of the course is 2 years for M.Sc. (N)

Available 52 weeks
Vacation 4 weeks
Examination 2 weeks
Gazetted holidays 3 weeks
Total weeks available 43 weeks
40 hours per week 1720
hours
Total hours for 2 years 3440
hours

Course of Instruction
Theory Practical
(hrs) (hrs)
1st year
Nursing education 150 150
Advance nursing practice 150 200
Nursing Research and statistics 150 100
*Clinical speciality –I 150 650
Total 600 1100
II nd Year
Nursing Management 150 150
Nursing Research(Dissertation) 300

*Clinical Speciality-II 150 950

Total 300 1400

Educational visit 2 weeks

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 *Clinical Speciality – Medical Surgical Nursing (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing,
Critical care Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Neurosciences Nursing, Nephro-Urology Nursing,
Orthopedic Nurisng, Gastro Enterology Nursing,)Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing,
Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, Mental Health(Psychiatric) Nursing, Community Health
Nursing, Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing etc.
Note: Students have to maintain log book for each activity during the
course of study

Scheme of Examination
Theory Practical

Externa
1st year Hours Internal l Hours Internal External
Nursing education 3 25 75 50 50
Advance nursing practice 3 25 75
Nursing Research and
statistics 3 25** 75*
Clinical speciality -I 3 25 75 100 100
Total 100 300 150 150

II nd Year
Nursing Management 3 25 75
Dissertation & Viva 100 100
Clinical Speciality-II 3 25 75 100 100
Total 50 150 200 200
* Nursing research=50 and statistics=25
**Nursing research=15 and statistics=10
CURRICULUM

NURSING EDUCATION

Placement : Ist Year

Hours of Instruction
Theory 150 Hours
Practical 150 Hours
Total : 300 Hours

Objectives

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

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 1. Explain the aims of education, philosophies, trends in education and
health: its impact on nursing education.
2. Describe the teaching learning process.
3. Prepare and utilize various instructional media and methods in
teaching learning process.
4. Demonstrate competency in teaching, using various instructional
strategies.
5. Critically analyze the existing nursing educational programs, their
problems, issues and future trends.
6. Describe the process of curriculum development, and the need and
methodology of curriculum change, innovation and integration.
7. Plan and conduct continuing nursing education programs.
8. Critically analyze the existing teacher preparation programs in
nursing.
9. Demonstrate skill in guidance and counseling.
10. Describe the problems and issues related to administration of
nursing curriculum including selection and organization of clinical
experience.
11. Explain the development of standards and accreditation process in
nursing education programs.
12. Identify research priorities in nursing education.
13. Discuss various models of collaboration in nursing education and
services.
14. Explain the concept, principles, steps, tools and techniques of
evaluation
15. Construct, administer and evaluate various tools for assessment of
knowledge, skill, and attitude.

Units Hours Course Content

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 Theory Practical

I 10 Introduction :
Education :Definition, aims, concepts, philosophies &
their education implications,
Impact of Social, economical, political & technological
changes on education:
• Professional education
• Current trends and issues in education
• Educational reforms and National Educational
policy, various educational commissions-reports
• Trends in development of nursing education in
India

II 20 30 Teaching – Learning Process

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

Units Hours Course Content

Theory Practical

III 10 10 Instructional media and methods

Key concepts in the selection and use of media in
education
Developing learning resource material using different
media
Instructional aids – types, uses, selection, preparation,
utilization.
Teacher’s role in procuring and managing
instructional Aids – Project and non-projected aids,
multi media, video-tele conferencing etc

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 IV 10 Measurement and evaluation:
Concept and nature of measurement and evaluation,
meaning, process, purposes, problems in
evaluation and measurement.
Principles of assessment, formative and summative
assessment- internal assessment external
examination, advantages and disadvantages.
Criterion and norm referenced evaluation,

V 12 10 Standardized and non-standardized tests :

Meaning, characteristics, objectivity, validity,
reliability, usability, norms, construction of tests-
• Essay, short answer questions and multiple
choice questions.
• Rating scales, checklist, OSCE/OSPE(Objective
structured clinical/practical examination)
• Differential scales, and summated scales,
sociometry, anecdotal record, attitude scale,
critical incident technique
Question bank-preparation, validation, moderation by
panel, utilization
Developing a system for maintaining confidentiality

VI 8 5 Administration, Scoring and Reporting

Administering a test; scoring, grading versus marks
Objective tests, scoring essay test, methods of
scoring, Item analysis.

VII 12 6 Standardized Tools

Tests of intelligence aptitude, interest, personality,
achievement, socio-economic status scale, tests for
special mental and physical abilities and
disabilities.

Units Hours Course Content

Theory Practical

VIII 5 6 Nursing Educational programs

Perspectives of nursing education: Global and
national.
Patterns of nursing education and training
programmes in India. Non-university and
University programs: ANM, GNM, Basic B.Sc.
Nursing, Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc(N)
programs, M.Phil and Ph.D) in Nursing, post basic
diploma programs, nurse practitioner programs.

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 IX 12 25 Continuing Education in Nursing
Concepts – Definition, importance, need scope,
principles of adult learning, assessments of
learning needs, priorities, resources.
Program planning, implementation and evaluation of
continuing education programs.
Research in continuing education.
Distance education in nursing.

X 10 10 Curriculum Development
Definition, curriculum determinants, process and
steps of curriculum development, Curriculum
models, Types and framework.
Formulation of philosophy, objectives, selection and
organization of learning experiences; master plan,
course plan, unit plan.
Evaluation strategies, process of curriculum change,
role of students, faculty, administrators, statutory
bodies and other stakeholders.
Equivalency of courses: Transcripts, credit system.

XI 8 4 Teacher preparation
Teacher – roles & responsibilities, functions,
characteristics, competencies, qualities,
Preparation of professional teacher
Organizing professional aspects of
teacher preparation programs
Evaluation: self and peer
Critical analysis of various programs of teacher
education in India.

Units Hours Course Content

Theory Practical

XII 10 5 Guidance and counseling

Concept, principles, need, difference between
guidance and counseling , trends and issues.
Guidance and counseling services : diagnostic and
remedial.
Coordination and organization of services.
Techniques of counseling : Interview, case work,
characteristics of counselor, problems in
counseling.
Professional preparation and training for counseling.

XIII 15 10 Administration of Nursing Curriculum

Role of curriculum coordinator – planning,
implementation and evaluation.
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 Evaluation of educational programs in nursing- course
and program.
Factors influencing faculty staff relationship and
techniques of working together.
Concept of faculty supervisor (dual) position.
Curriculum research in nursing.
Different models of collaboration between education
and service

XIV 10 Management of nursing educational institutions

Planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting,
recruitment, discipline, public relation, performance
appraisal, welfare services, library services, hostel,
XV 5 5 Development and maintenance of standards and
accreditation in nursing education programs.
Role of Indian Nursing Council, State Registration
Nursing Councils, Boards and University.
Role of Professional associations and unions.

Internal Assessment

Techniques Weightage
Test- (2 tests) 50
Assignment 25
Seminar/presentation 25
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100
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Practical – external assessment
Practice teaching- 1- 50
Preparation/use of learning resource material-1 25
Construction of tests/rotation plan. 25

ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

Placement: 1ST Year

12
 Hours of Instruction
Theory 150
Hours
Practical 200 Hours
Total : 350 Hours

Course Description

The course is designed to develop an understanding of concepts and

constructs of theoretical basis of advance nursing practice and critically
analyze different theories of nursing and other disciplines.

Objectives:

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Appreciate and analyze the development of nursing as a profession.

2. Describe ethical, legal, political and economic aspects of health care
delivery and nursing practice.
3. Explain bio- psycho- social dynamics of health, life style and health
care delivery system.
4. Discuss concepts, principles, theories, models, approaches relevant to
nursing and their application.
5. Describe scope of nursing practice.
6. Provide holistic and competent nursing care following nursing process
approach.
7. Identify latest trends in nursing and the basis of advance nursing
practice.
8. Perform extended and expanded role of nurse.
9. Describe alternative modalities of nursing care.
10. Describe the concept of quality control in nursing.
11. Identify the scope of nursing research.
12. Use computer in patient care delivery system and nursing practice.
13. Appreciate importance of self development and
professional advancement.
Course Content

Unit Hours Content

I 10 Nursing as a Profession
History of development of nursing profession,
characteristics, criteria of the profession, perspective of
nursing profession-national, global
Code of ethics(INC), code of professional conduct(INC),
autonomy and accountability, assertiveness, visibility of
nurses, legal considerations,
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 Role of regulatory bodies
Professional organizations and unions-self defense, individual
and collective bargaining
Educational preparations, continuing education, career
opportunities, professional advancement & role and scope
of nursing education.
Role of research, leadership and management.
Quality assurance in nursing (INC).
Futuristic nursing.

II 5 Health care delivery

Health care environment, economics, constraints, planning
process, policies, political process vis a vis nursing
profession.
Health care delivery system- national, state, district and local
level.
Major stakeholders in the health care system-Government,
non-govt, Industry and other professionals.
Patterns of nursing care delivery in India.
Health care delivery concerns, national health and family
welfare programs, inter-sectoral coordination, role of
nongovernmental agencies.
Information, education and communication (IEC). Tele-
medicine.

III 10 Genetics
Review of cellular division, mutation and law of inheritance,
human genome project ,The Genomic era.
Basic concepts of Genes, Chromosomes & DNA.
Approaches to common genetic disorders.
Genetic testing – basis of genetic diagnosis, Pre symptomatic
and predisposition testing, Prenatal diagnosis & screening,
Ethical, legal & psychosocial issues in genetic testing.
Genetic counseling.
Practical application of genetics in nursing.

IV 10 Epidemiology
Scope, epidemiological approach and methods,
Morbidity, mortality,
Concepts of causation of diseases and their screening,
Application of epidemiology in health care delivery, Health
survelliance and health informatics
Role of nurse

Unit Hours Content

V 20 Bio-Psycho social pathology
Pathophysiology and Psychodynamics of disease causation
Life processes, homeostatic mechanism, biological and
psycho-social dynamics in causation of disease, life style
Common problems: Oxygen insufficiency, fluid and
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 electrolyte imbalance, nutritional problems,
hemorrhage ]and shock, altered body temperature,
unconsciousness, sleep pattern and its disturbances, pain,
sensory deprivation.
Treatment aspects: pharmacological and pre- post operative
care aspects,
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
End of life Care
Infection prevention (including HIV) and standard safety
measures, bio-medical waste management.
Role of nurse- Evidence based nursing practice; Best
practices
Innovations in nursing

VI 20 Philosophy and Theories of Nursing

Values, Conceptual models, approaches.
Nursing theories: Nightingale’s, Hendersons’s, Roger’s,
Peplau’s, Abdella’s, Lewine’s, Orem’s, Johnson’s, King’s,
Neuman’s, Roy’s, Watson parsce, etc and their
applications, Health belief models, communication and
management, etc Concept of Self health.
Evidence based practice model.

VIII 10 Nursing process approach

Health Assessment- illness status of patients/clients
(Individuals, family, community), Identification of health-
illness problems, health behaviors, signs and symptoms of
clients.
Methods of collection, analysis and utilization of data
relevant to nursing process.
Formulation of nursing care plans, health goals,
implementation, modification and evaluation of care.

IX 30 Psychological aspects and Human relations

Human behavior, Life processes & growth and development,
personality development, defense mechanisms,
Communication, interpersonal relationships, individual and
group, group dynamics, and organizational behavior,
Basic human needs, Growth and development, (Conception
through preschool, School age through adolescence, Young
& middle adult, and Older adult)
Sexuality and sexual health.
Stress and adaptation, crisis and its intervention,
Coping with loss, death and grieving, Principles
and techniques of Counseling.

Unit Hours Content

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X 10 Nursing practice
Framework, scope and trends.
Alternative modalities of care, alternative systems of health
and complimentary therapies.
Extended and expanded role of the nurse, in promotive,
preventive, curative and restorative health care delivery
system in community and institutions.
Health promotion and primary health care.
Independent practice issues,- Independent nurse-midwifery
practitioner.
Collaboration issues and models-within and outside nursing.
Models of Prevention,
Family nursing, Home nursing,
Gender sensitive issues and women empowerment.
Disaster nursing.
Geriatric considerations in nursing.
Evidence based nursing practice- Best practices Trans-
cultural nursing.

XI 25 Computer applications for patient care delivery system

and nursing practice
Use of computers in teaching, learning, research and nursing
practice.
Windows, MS office: Word, Excel, Power Point,
Internet, literature search,
Statistical packages,
Hospital management information system: softwares.

Practical

Clinical posting in the following areas:

• Specialty area- in-patient unit - 2 weeks

• Community health center/PHC - 2 weeks •
Emergency/ICU - 2 weeks
Advance nursing Procedures

Internal Assessment

Techniques Weightage

Test- (2 tests) 50
Assignment 25
Seminar/presentation 25
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100
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 CLINICAL SPECIALITY – I

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING

Placement: 1st Year

Hours of instruction
Theory: 150 Hours
Practical: 650 Hours
Total : 800 Hours

Objectives

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Appreciate the trends & issues in the field of Medical – Surgical

Nursing as a speciality.
2. Apply concepts & theories related to health promotion.
3. Appreciate the client as a holistic individual.
4. Perform physical, psychosocial assessment of Medical – Surgical
patients.
5. Apply Nursing process in providing care to patients.
6. Integrate the concept of family centered nursing care with
associated disorder such as genetic, congenital and long-term
illness.
7. Recognize and manage emergencies with Medical- Surgical patients.
8. Describe various recent technologies & treatment modalities in the
management of critically ill patients.
9. Appreciate the legal & ethical issues relevant to Medical – Surgical
Nursing.
10. Prepare a design for layout and management of Medical – Surgical
Units.
11. Appreciate the role of alternative systems of Medicine in care of
patients.
12. Incorporate evidence based Nursing practice and identify the areas
of research in the field of Medical – Surgical Nursing.
13. Recognize the role of Nurse practitioner as a member of the Medical
– Surgical health team.
14. Teach Medical – Surgical Nursing to undergraduate nursing students
& in-service nurses.
COURSE CONTENT:
Unit Hours Content

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 I 5 Introduction:
Historical development of Medical- Surgical Nursing in India.
Current status of health and disease burden in India.
Current concept of health.
Trends & issues in Medical – Surgical Nursing.
Ethical & cultural issues in Medical – Surgical Nursing.
Rights of patients.
National health policy, special laws & ordinances relating to older
people.
National goals.
Five year plans.
National health programs related to adult health.

II 20 Health Assessment of patients

History taking.
Physical examination of various systems.
Nutritional assessment.
Related investigations and diagnostic assessment.

III 5 Care in hospital settings:

Ambulatory care.
Acute and Critical care.
Long term care.
Home Health Care.
Characteristics, care models, practice settings, interdisciplinary
team.
Hospitalization- effects of hospitalization on the patient & family.
Stressors & reactions related to disease process.
Nursing care using Nursing process approach.

IV 10 Management of patients with disorders of Gastro intestinal

tract Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders-etiology, Patho physiology,
Clinical manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment- History taking, physical examination,
investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

Unit Hours Content

V 10 Management of patients with disorders of nervous system
Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.

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 Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

VI 10 Management of patients with disorders of respiratory

system Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

VII 10 Management of patients with disorders of cardio vascular

system Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

VIII 5 Management of patients with disorders of blood

Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies
Evidence based nursing practice
Rehabilitation and follow-up

IX 10 Management of patients with disorders of genito urinary

system Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology, Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.

Unit Hours Content

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 Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

X 10 Management of patients with disorders of endocrine system

Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,
Clinical manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

XI 10 Management of patients with disorders of musculo-skeletal

system
Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

XII 8 Management of patients with disorders of integumentory

system Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

XIII 5 Management of patients with disorders of Eye and ENT

Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders-etiology, Patho physiology, Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical examination,
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 investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.

Unit Hours Content

Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

XIV 8 Management of patients with disorders of reproductive

system Review of anatomy and physiology.
Common Disorders- etiology, Patho physiology,
Clinical manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.
Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

XV 8 Geriatric nursing
Nursing Assessment-History and Physical assessment.
Ageing;
Demography; Myths and realities.
Concepts and theories of ageing.
Cognitive Aspects of Ageing.
Normal biological ageing.
Age related body systems changes.
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging.
Medications and elderly.
Stress & coping in older adults.
Common Health Problems & Nursing Management;
Psychosocial and Sexual.
Abuse of elderly.
Role of nurse for care of elderly: ambulation, nutritional,
communicational, psychosocial and spiritual.
Role of nurse for caregivers of elderly.
Role of family and formal and non formal caregivers.
Use of aids and prosthesis (hearing aids, dentures,
Legal & Ethical Issues.
Provisions and Programmes for elderly; privileges, Community
Programs and health services; Home and institutional care.
Issues, problems and trends.

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XVI 8 Management of patients with communicable and sexually
transmitted diseases:
Review of immune system.
Common Disorders of immune system – HIV/AIDS.
Review of infectious disease process.
Communicable Diseases- etiology, Patho physiology, Clinical
manifestations, complications, prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
Treatment modalities and trends.

Unit Hours Content

Nursing management.
Related research studies.
Evidence based nursing practice.
Rehabilitation and follow-up.

XVII 8 Emergency, trauma and multi-system organ failure

DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)
Trauma, burns, poisoning
Etiology, Patho physiology, Clinical manifestations, complications,
prognosis.
Health assessment-History taking, physical
examination, investigation and diagnostic assessment.
• Treatment modalities and trends.
• Nursing management.
• Related research studies.
• Evidence based nursing practice.
• Rehabilitation and follow-up.

Practical

Total = 660 Hours

1 Week = 30 Hours

S.No. Dept/Unit No. of Week Total Hours

General Medical Ward 4 120 Hours
General Surgical Ward 4 120 Hours
ICUs 4 120 Hours
Oncology 2 60 Hours
Ortho 2 60 Hours
Cardio 2 60 Hours
Emergency Department 2 60 Hours
Neuro 2 60 Hours
Total 22 Weeks 660 Hours

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Student Activities:

• Clinical presentations
• History taking
• Health Assessment
• Nutritional Assessment
• Health Education related to disease conditions
• Case studies
• Project work
• Field visits
CLINICAL SPECIALTY –I

CHILD HEALTH (PAEDIATRIC) NURSING

Placement : Ist Year

Hours of Instruction
Theory 150 Hours
Practical 650 Hours
Total : 800 Hours
Objectives

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Appreciate the history and developments in the field of pediatrics

and pediatric nursing as a specialty
2. Apply the concepts of growth and development in providing care to
the pediatric clients and their families.
3. Appreciate the child as a holistic individual
4. Perform physical, developmental, and nutritional assessment of
pediatric clients
5. Apply nursing process in providing nursing care to neonates &
children
6. Integrate the concept of family centered pediatric nursing care with
related areas such as genetic disorders, congenital malformations
and long term illness.
7. Recognize and manage emergencies in neonates
8. Describe various recent technologies and treatment modalities in
the management of high risk neonates
9. Appreciate the legal and ethical issues pertaining to pediatric and
neonatal nursing
10. Prepare a design for layout and management of neonatal units
11. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas
of research in the field of pediatric/neonatal nursing
12. Recognize the role of pediatric nurse practitioner and as a member
of the pediatric and neonatal health team

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 13. Teach pediatric nursing to undergraduate students & in-service
nurses
Course Content

Unit Hours Content

I 10 Introduction
Historical development of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing in
India;
Current status of child health in India;
Trends in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing,
Ethical and cultural issues in pediatric care
Rights of children
National health policy for children, special laws and
ordinances relating to children.
National goals,
Five year plans,
National health programs related to child health.

II 10 Hrs Assessment of pediatric clients

History taking
Developmental assessment
Physical assessment
Nutritional assessment
Family assessment

III 10 Hospitalized child

Meaning of hospitalization of the child, preparation for
hospitalization, effects of hospitalization on the child and
family
Stressors and reactions related to developmental stages, play
activities for ill hospitalized child.
Nursing care of hospitalized child and family -principles and
practices

IV 15 Pre-natal Pediatrics
Embryological and fetal development, Prenatal factors
influencing growth and development of fetus,
Genetic patterns of common pediatric disorders,
chromosomal aberrations, genetic assessment and
counseling legal and ethical aspects of genetic, screening
and counseling role of nurse in genetic counseling,
Importance of prenatal care and role of pediatric nurse.

V 15 Growth and Development of children

Principles of growth and development,
Concepts and theories of growth and development,
Developmental tasks and special needs from infancy to
adolescence, developmental milestones,
Assessment of growth and development of pediatric clients,
Factors affecting growth and development.

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 VI 15 Behavioral Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing
Parent child relationship,
Basic behavioral pediatric principles and specific behavioral
pediatric concepts/disorders- maternal deprivation, failure
Unit Hours Content
to thrive, child abuse, the battered child,
Common behavioral problems and their management,
Child guidance clinic.

VII 15 Preventive Pediatrics and Pediatric Nursing

Concept, aims and scope of preventive pediatrics,
Maternal health and its influence on child health antenatal
aspects of preventive pediatrics,
Immunization, expanded program on immunization/ universal
immunization program and cold chain,
Nutrition and nutritional requirements of children, changing
patterns of feeding, baby- friendly hospital initiative and
exclusive breast feeding,
Health education, nutritional education for children
Nutritional programs
National and international organizations related to child
health,

Role of pediatric nurse in the hospital and community.

VIII 30 Neonatal Nursing

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

IX 30 IMNCI
(Integrated management of neonatal and childhood illnesses)

Practical

Total = 660Hours
1 Week = 30Hours

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 Part-A : Nursing Research

Theory 100 Hours

Practical 50 Hours
Total : 150 Hours

Course Description:

The course is designed to assist the students to acquire an understanding

of the research methodology and statistical methods as a basis for
identifying research problem, planning and implementing a research plan.
It will further enable the students to evaluate research studies and utilize
research findings to improve quality of nursing practice, education and
management.

General Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Define basic research terms and concepts.

2. Review literature utilizing various sources
3. Describe research methodology
4. Develop a research proposal.
5. Conduct a research study.
6. Communicate research findings
7. Utilize research findings
8. Critically evaluate nursing research studies.
9. Write scientific paper for publication.

Content Outline

Unit Hours Course Content

Theory Practical
II 5 5 Review of Literature
Importance, purposes, sources, criteria for selection of
resources and steps in reviewing literature.

III 12 Research Approaches and designs

Type: Quantitative and Qualitative
Historical, survey and experimental –Characteristics, types
advantages and disadvantages
Qualitative: Phenomenology, grounded theory,
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IV 10 5 Research problem:
Identification of research problem
Formulation of problem statement and
research objectives
Definition of terms
Assumptions and delimitations
Identification of variables
Hypothesis – definition, formulation and types.

V 5 5 Developing theoretical/conceptual framework.

Theories: Nature, characteristics, Purpose and uses
Using, testing and developing conceptual framework,
models and theories.

VI 6 Sampling
Population and sample
Factors influencing sampling
Sampling techniques
Sample size
Probability and sampling error
Problems of sampling

Unit Hours Course Content

Theory Practical
VII 20 10 Tools and methods of Data collection:
Concepts of data collection
Data sources, methods/techniques quantitative and
qualitative.
Tools for data collection – types, characteristics and their
development
Validity and reliability of tools
Procedure for data collection

VIII 5 Implementing research plan

Pilot Study, review research plan (design)., planning for
data collection, administration of tool/interventions,
collection of data

IX 10 10 Analysis and interpretation of data

Plan for data analysis: quantitative and qualitative
Preparing data for computer analysis and presentation.
Statistical analysis
Interpretation of data
Conclusion and generalizations
Summary and discussion
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X 10 Reporting and utilizing research findings:
Communication of research results; oral and written
Writing research report purposes, methods and
stylevancouver, American Psychological
Association(APA), Campbell etc
Writing scientific articles for publication: purposes & style

XI 3 8 Critical analysis of research reports and articles

XII 4 7 Developing and presenting a research proposal

Internal Assessment

Techniques Weightage (15marks)

Term Test(2 tests) 40%
Assignment 20%
Presentation 20%
Project work 20%
Total 100%

Part –B : Statistics

Hours of Instruction
Theory 50 Hours
Practical 50 Hours
Total : 100 Hours

Course Description

At the end of the course, the students will be able to develop an

understanding of the statistical methods and apply them in conducting
research studies in nursing.

General Objectives

At the end of the course the students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic concepts related to statistics 2.

Describe the scope of statistics in health and nursing
3. Organize, tabulate and present data meaningfully.
4. Use descriptive and inferential statistics to predict results.

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 5. Draw conclusions of the study and predict statistical significance of
the results.
6. Describe vital health statistics and their use in health related research.
7. Use statistical packages for data analysis

Unit Hours Course Content

Theory Practical
I 7 4 Introduction:
Concepts, types, significance and scope of statistics,
meaning of data,
sample, parameter
type and levels of data and their measurement
Organization and presentation of data – Tabulation of
data;
Frequency distribution
Graphical and tabular presentations.

II 4 4 Measures of central tendency:

Mean, Median, Mode

III 4 5 Measures of variability;

Range, Percentiles, average deviation, quartile deviation,
standard deviation

IV 3 2 Normal Distribution:
Probability, characteristics and application of normal
probability curve; sampling error.

Unit Hours Course Content

Theory Practical
V 6 8 Measures of relationship:
Correlation – need and meaning
Rank order correlation;
Scatter diagram method
Product moment correlation
Simple linear regression analysis and prediction.

VI 5 2 Designs and meaning:

Experimental designs
Comparison in pairs, randomized block design, Latin
squares.

VII 8 10 Significance of Statistic and Significance of

difference between two Statistics (Testing
hypothesis)
Non parametric test – Chi-square test, Sign, median test,
Mann Whitney test.

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 Parametric test – ‘t’ test, ANOVA, MANOVA,ANCOVA

VIII 5 5 Use of statistical methods in psychology and

education:
Scaling – Z Score, Z Scaling
Standard Score and T Score
Reliability of test Scores: test-retest method, parallel
forms, split half method.

IX 4 2 Application of statistics in health:

Ratios, Rates, Trends
Vital health statistics – Birth and death rates.
Measures related to fertility, morbidity and mortality

X 4 8 Use of Computers for data analysis

Use of statistical package.

Methods of Evaluation

• Test, Classroom statistical exercises.

Internal Assessment

Techniques Weightage 10 marks

Test – (2 tests) 100%

CLINICAL SPECIALITY – II

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 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING - CRITICAL CARE
NURSING

Placement: II Year
Hours of instruction
Theory: 150 hours
Practical: 950 hours
Total : 1100 hours
Objectives

At the end of the course the students will be able to

1. Appreciate trends and issues related to Critical Care Nursing.

2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic
assessment of critically ill patients
3. Describe the various drugs used in critical care and nurses
responsibility
4. Perform physical, psychosocial & spiritual assessment
5. Demonstrate advance skills/competence in managing critically ill
patients including Advance Cardiac Life Support.
6. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments/gadgets used for
critical care
7. Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients.
8. Appreciate team work & coordinate activities related to patient care.
9. Practice infection control measures.
10. Assess and manage pain .
11. Identify complications & take appropriate measures.
12. Discuss the legal and ethical issues in critical care nursing
13. Assist patients and their family to cope with emotional distress,
spiritual, grief and anxiety
14. Assist in various diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures
15. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas
of research in the field of critical care nursing
16. Identify the sources of stress and manage burnout syndrome among
health care providers.
17. Teach and supervise nurses and allied health workers.
18. Design a layout of ICU and develop standards for critical care
nursing practice.

Course Content

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Unit Hours Content

I 5 Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Historical review- Progressive patient care(PPC)
Review of anatomy and physiology of vital organs, fluid and
electrolyte balance
Concepts of critical care nursing
Principles of critical care nursing
Scope of critical care nursing
Critical care unit set up including equipments supplies, use and
care of various type of monitors & ventilators Flow sheets

II 10 Concept of Holistic care applied to critical care nursing

practice
Impact of critical care environment on patients:-
• Risk factors, Assessment of patients, Critical care psychosis,
prevention & nursing care for patients affected with
psychophysiological & psychosocial problems of critical care
unit, Caring for the patient’s family, family teaching
The dynamics of healing in critical care unit:-therapeutic touch,
Relaxation, Music therapy, Guided Imagery, acupressure
Stress and burnout syndrome among health team members

III 14 Review
Pharmacokinetics
Analgesics/Anti inflammatory agents
Antibiotics, antiseptics
Drug reaction & toxicity
Drugs used in critical care unit (inclusive of ionotropic, life saving
drugs)
Drugs used in various body systems
IV fluids and electrolytes
Blood and blood components
Principles of drug administration, role of nurses and care of drugs

IV 5 Pain Management
Pain & Sedation in Critically ill patients
Theories of pain, Types of pain, Pain assessment, Systemic
responses to pain
pain management-pharmacological and non-pharmacological
measures
Placebo effect

Unit Hours Content

V 5 Infection control in intensive care unit

Nosocomial infection in intensive care unit; methyl resistant
staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Disinfection, Sterilization,
Standard safety measures, Prophylaxis for staff
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 VI 10 Gastrointestinal System
Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features,
diagnosis, Prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical and Nursing
management of:-Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Abdominal
injury, Hepatic Disorders:-Fulminent hepatic failure, Hepatic
encephalopathy, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute intestinal obstruction,
perforative peritonitis

VII 10 Renal System

Causes, pathophysiology, Clinical types,Clinical features, diagnosis,
Prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical and Nursing
management of:-Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Renal Failure,
Acute tubular necrosis, Bladder trauma
Management Modalities: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis,
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous arterio
venus hemodialysis, Renal Transplant,

VIII 10 Nervous System

Causes, pathophysiology, Clinical types,Clinical features, diagnosis,
Prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical and Nursing
management of:-Common Neurological Disorders:-
Cerebrovascular disease, Cerebrovascular accident, Seizure
disorders, GuilleinBarre-Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Coma,
Persistent vegetative state, Encephalopathy, Head injury, Spinal
Cord injury
Management Modalities: Assessment of Intracranial pressure,
Management of intracranial hypertension, Craniotomy
Problems associated with neurological disorders: Thermo
regulation, Unconsciousness, Herniation syndrome

IX 5 Endocrine System
Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features,
diagnosis, Prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical and Nursing
Management of :-Hypoglycemia, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Thyroid
crisis, Myxoedema, Adrenal crisis, Syndrome of Inappropriate/
hypersecretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

Unit Hours Content

Ophthalmic: Eye injuries, Glaucoma, retinal detachment

Ear Nose Throat: Foreign bodies, stridor, bleeding, quincy, acute
allergic conditions
Psychiatric emergencies;, suicide, crisis
intervention

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 XI 20 Cardiovascular emergencies
Principles of Nursing in caring for patient’s with Cardiovascular
disorders
Assessment: Cardiovascular system: Heart sounds, Diagnostic
studies:- Cardiac enzymes studies, Electrocardiographic
monitoring, Holter monitoring, Stress test. Echo cardiography,
Coronary angiography, Nuclear medicine studies
Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features,
Diagnostic Prognosis, Management : Medical, Surgical & Nurisng
management of:-Hypertensive crisis, Coronary artery disease,
Acute Myocardial infarction, Cardiomyopathy, Deep vein
thrombosis, Valvular diseases, Heart block, Cardiac arrhythmias
& conduction disturbances, Aneurysms, Endocarditis, Heart
failure Cardio pulmonary resuscitation BCLS/ ACLS
Management Modalities: Thrombolytic therapy, Pacemaker –
temporary & permanent, Percutaneous transluminal coronary
angioplasty, Cardioversion, Intra Aortic Balloon pump monitoring,
Defibrillations, Cardiac surgeries, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
(CABG/MICAS), Valvular surgeries, Heart Transplantation,
Autologous blood transfusion, Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation

XII 15 Respiratory System

Acid-base balance & imbalance
Assesment : History & Physical Examination
Diagnostic Tests:Pulse Oximetry, End –Tidal Carbon Dioxide
Monitoring, Arterial blood gas studies, chest radiography,
pulmonary Angiography, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary function Test,
Ventilation perfusion scan, Lung ventilation scan
Causes Pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features, Prognosis,
Management: Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of
Common pulmonary disorders:-Pneumonia, Status asthmaticus,
interstitial drug disease, Pleural effusion, Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Pulmonary edema,
Atelectasis, Pulmonary embolism, Acute respiratory failure, Acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Chest Trauma
Haemothorax, Pneumothorax
Management Modalities:-Airway Management
Ventilatory Management:-Invasive, non- invasive, long term
mechanical ventilations
Bronchial Hygiene:-Nebulization, deep breathing exercise, chest
physiotherapy, postural drainage, Inter Costal Drainage, Thoracic
surgeries

Unit Hours Content

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XIII 7 Burns
Clinical types, classification, pathophysiology, clinical features,
assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical
& Nursing management of burns
Fluid and electrolyte therapy – calculation of fluids and its
administration
Pain management
Wound care
Infection control
Prevention and management of burn complications
Grafts and flaps
Reconstructive surgery
Rehabilitation

XIV 5 Obstetrical Emergencies

Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical types, clinical features, diagnostic
Prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical and Nursing
management of :Antepartum haemorrhage, Preeclampsia,
eclampsia, Obstructed labour and ruptured uterus, Post partum
haemorrhage, Peurperal sepsis, Obstetrical shock

XV 10 Neonatal Paediatric emergencies

Causes, pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features,
diagnostic, Prognosis , Management: medical, surgical and
Nursing management of
• Neonatal emergencies
Asphyxia Neonatarum, Pathological Jaundice in Neonates, Neonatal
seizures, Metabolic disorders, Intra cranial Hemorrhage,
Neonatal Sepsis, RDS/HMD (Respiratory Distress
Syndrome/Hyaline Membrane Disease), Congenital disorders:-
• Cyanotic heart disease, tracheo oesophageal fistula,
congenital hypertropic pyloric stenosis, imperforate anus
• Pediatric emergencies
Dehydration, Acute broncho pneumonia, Acute respiratory distress
syndrome, Poisoning, Foreign bodies, seizures, traumas, Status
asthmaticus

XVI 2 Legal and ethical issues in critical care-Nurse’s role

Brain death
Organ donation & Counselling
Do Not Resuscitate(DNR)
Euthanasia
Living will

XVII 2 Quality assurance

Standards, Protocols, Policies, Procedures
Infection control; Standard safety measures
Nursing audit
Staffing
Design of ICU/CCU

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Total = 960 Hours

1 Week = 30 Hours

S.No. Deptt./Unit No. of Total Hours

Week
3 Burns ICU 2 60 Hours
5 Medical ICU 8 240 Hours
6 Surgical ICU 12 360 Hours
9 CCU 2 60 Hours
10 Emergency Department 3 90 Hours
12 Dialysis Unit 1 30 Hours
13 Transplant Room 2 60 Hours
14 Paediatric/ NICU 2 60 Hours
Total 32 Weeks 960 Hours

CLINICAL SPECIALTY –II

PEDIATRIC (CHILD HEALTH) NURSING

Placement : II Year
Hours of Instruction
Theory 150
hours
Practical 950 hours
Total : 1100
hours

Course Description

This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and

indepth understanding in the field of Pediatric Nursing. It will help students
to develop advanced skills for nursing intervention in various pediatric
medical and surgical conditions. It will enable the student to function as
pediatric nurse practitioner/specialist. It will further enable the student to
function as educator, manager, and researcher in the field of Paediatric
nursing

Objectives

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1. Apply the nursing process in the care of ill infants to pre adolescents
in hospital and community
2. Demonstrate advanced skills/competence in nursing management of
children with medical and surgical problems
3. Recognize and manage emergencies in children
4. Provide nursing care to critically ill children
5. Utilize the recent technology and various treatment modalities in the
management of high risk children
6. Prepare a design for layout and describe standards for management
of pediatric units/hospitals
7. Identify areas of research in the field of pediatric nursing

Course Content

Unit Hours Content

I 5 Introduction
Current principles, practices and trends in Pediatric Nursing
Role of pediatric nurse in various settings -Expanded and
extended

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II 35 Pathophysiology, assessment(including interpretation of
various invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures),
treatment modalities and nursing intervention in selected
pediatric medical disorders
• Child with respiratory disorders:
- Upper respiratory tract: choanal atresia, tonsillitis,
epistaxis, aspiration.
- Lower respiratory tract: Broncheolitis,
Bronchopneumonia, Asthma, cystic fibrosis
• Child with gastro-intestinal disorders:
- Diarrheal diseases, gastro-esophageal reflux.
- Hepatic disorders: Hepatitis, Indian childhood
cirrhosis, liver transplantation.
- Malabsorption syndrome, Malnutrition
• Child with renal/ urinary tract disorders: Nephrotic
syndrome, Nephritis, Hydronephrosis, hemolytic-uremic
syndrome, kidney transplantation
• Child with cardio-vascular disorders:
- Acquired: Rheumatic fever, Rheumatic heart disease,
- Congenital: Cynotic and acynotic
• Child with endocrine/metabolic disorders: Diabetes
insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus – IDDM, NIDDM, hyper and
hypo thyroidism, phenylketonuria, galactosemia • Child
with Neurological disorders: Convulsions, Meningitis,
encephalitis, guillian- Barre syndrome
• Child with oncological disorders: Leukemias,
Lymphomas, Wilms’ tumor, nephroblastomas,
neuroblastomas, Rhabdomyosarcoma, retinoblastoma,
hepatoblastoma, bone tumors
• Child with blood disorders: Anemias, thalassemias,
hemophilia, polycythemia, thrombocytopenia, and
disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Child with skin disorders
• Common Eye and ENT disorders
• Common Communicable diseases

III 35 Assessment(including interpretation of various invasive and

non-invasive diagnostic procedures), treatment modalities
including cosmetic surgery and nursing interventions in
selected pediatric surgical problems/ Disorders
• Gastrointestinal system: Cleft lip, cleft palate and
conditions requiring plastic surgery, Tracheo esophageal
fistula/atresia, Hirschsprungs’ disease/megacolon,
malrotation, intestinal obstruction, duodenal atresia,

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 gastrochisis, exomphalus, anorectal malformation,
omphalocele, diaphragmatic hernia
• Anomalies of the nervous system: Spina bifida,
Meningocele, Myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus
• Anomalies of the genito-urinary system: Hypospadias,
Epispadias, Undescended testes, Exstrophy bladder
• Anomalies of the skeletal system
• Eye and ENT disorders
• Nursing management of the child with traumatic
injuries: General principles of managing Pediatric trauma
- Head injury, abdominal injury, poisoning, foreign
body obstruction, burns
- & Bites
• Child with oncological disorders: Solid tumors of
childhood, Nephroblastoma, Neuro blastoma,
Hodgkin's/Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Hepatoblastoma,
Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Management of stomas, catheters and tubes
• Management of wounds and drainages

IV 10 Intensive care for pediatric clients

Resuscitation, stabilization & monitoring of pediatric patients
Anatomical & physiological basis of critical illness in infancy
and childhood
Care of child requiring long-term ventilation
Nutritional needs of critically ill child
Legal and ethical issues in pediatric intensive care
Intensive care procedures, equipment and techniques
Documentation

V 20 High Risk Newborn

Concept, goals, assessment, principles.
Nursing management of
• Post-mature infant, and baby of diabetic and substance
use mothers.
• Respiratory conditions, Asphyxia neonatorum, neonatal
apnoea meconium aspiration syndrome, pneumo thorax,
pneumo mediastinum
• Icterus neonatorum.
• Birth injuries.
• Hypoxic ischaemic encephelopathy
• Congenital anomalies.
• Neonatal seizures.
• Neonatal hypocalcaemia, hypoglycemia,
hypomagnesaemia.
• Neonatal heart diseases.
• Neonatal hemolytic diseases
• Neonatal infections, neonatal sepsis,
opthalmia neonatorum, cogenital syphilis,
HIV/AIDS
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 • Advanced neonatal procedures.
• Calculation of fluid requirements.
• Hematological conditions – erythroblastosis fetalis,
hemorrhagic disorder in the newborn
• Organization of neonatal care, services(Levels),
transport, neonatal intensive care unit, organization and
management of nursing services in NICU

VI 10 Developmental disturbances and implications for

nursing
Adjustment reaction to school,
Learning disabilities
Habit disorders, speech disorders,
Conduct disorders,
Early infantile autism, Attention deficit hyperactive disorders
(ADHD), depression and childhood schizophrenia.

VII 10 Challenged child and implications for nursing

Physically challenged, causes, features, early detection &
management
Cerebral palsied child, Mentally
challenged child.
Training & rehabilitation of challenged children

VIII 5 Crisis and nursing intervention

The hospitalized child,
Terminal illness & death during childhood
Nursing intervention-counseling

IX 5 Drugs used in Pediatrics

Criteria for dose calculation
Administration of drugs, oxygen and blood
Drug interactions
Adverse effects and their management

X 10 Administration and management of pediatric care unit

Design & layout
Staffing,
Equipment, supplies,
Norms, policies and protocols
Practice standards for pediatric care unit
Documentation

XI 5 Education and training in Pediatric care

Staff orientation, training and development,
In-service education program, Clinical
teaching programs.

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