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Sub Committee - Specialization for Curriculum Development

Under Graduate

SEMESTER I
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SUBJECTS OF SEMESTER-I

SR.NO SUBJECTS

1 Communicative English
2 Applied Anatomy
3 Applied Physiology
4 Applied Sociology
5 Applied Psychology
6 Nursing Foundations I
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Course Title: COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

Course Code: ENGL 101
Number of Credits: 2 Credits (40 hours)
Level: I
Course Description:
The Course is designed to enable students to enhance ability to comprehend spoken and written
English (and use English) required for effective communication in their professional work.
Students will practice their skills in verbal and written English during clinical and classroom
experiences
Learning Objective (s):
On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the significance of Communicative English for healthcare professionals.

2. Apply the concepts and principles of English Language use in professional development
such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, paraphrasing, voice modulation, Spelling,
pause and silence.
3. Demonstrate attentive listening in different hypothetical situations.
4. Converse effectively, appropriately and timely within the given context and the individual
or team they are communicating with either face to face or by other means.
5. Read, interpret and comprehend content in text, flow sheet, framework, figures, tables,
reports, anecdotes etc.
6. Analyze the situation and apply critical thinking strategies.
7. Enhance expressions through writing skills.
8. Apply LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Skill in combination to learn,
teach, educate and share information, ideas and results.
Outcome:
 Identify the significance of communicative English
  Describe concepts and principles of Language (English) use in professional development
such
 As pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, paraphrasing, voice modulation, spelling, pause
and silence
 Demonstrate attentive listening in different hypothetical situations
 Converse effectively, appropriately and timely within the given context and the individual
or team they are
 Communicating with either face to face or other means
 Read, interpret and comprehend content in text, flow sheet, framework, figures, tables,
reports, anecdotes
 Apply LSRW Skill in combination to learn, teach, educate and share information, ideas
and results

Pre-learning:
The students had the basic knowledge about the subject, communication technique and its
importance during professional communication
Course Outline
Sr.No. Topics Hours
Communication 3 (T)
UNIT-I
mmunication roles of listeners, speakers, readers and
writers as healthcare professionals?
UNIT- Introduction to LSRGW 5 (T)
II – Listening: Different types of listening
– Speaking: Understanding Consonants Vowels, Word and Sentence
Stress, Intonation
– Reading: Medical vocabulary,
– Grammar: Understanding tenses, linkers
– Writing simple sentences and short paragraphs – emphasis on
correct grammar
UNIT- Attentive Listening 5 (T)
III listening in different situations – announcements,
descriptions, narratives, instructions, discussions, demonstrations

UNIT- Speaking – Effective Conversation 9 (T)

IV n situations – informal, formal and neutral
s influencing way of speaking – setting, topic, social
relationship, attitude and language
troductions, requesting, asking for and giving permission,
speaking personally and casual conversations
nformation, giving instructions and directions
 ple, places, events and things, narrating, reporting &
reaching conclusions

Complaints and suggestions

UNIT- Reading 5 (T)

V g strategies, reading notes and messages

bulary for everyday activities, abbreviations and medical

vocabulary
ng visuals, graphs, figures and notes on instructions
Reading reports and interpreting them
s, spotting errors, vocabulary for presentations

UNIT- Writing Skills 5 (T)

VI patient history

UNIT- LSRW Skills 8 (T)

VII ng strategies for listening and reading
reports, presentations

Pedagogy
 Power point presentation
 Video assisted teaching
 Blended Learning
 Google Classroom
 Edmodo
 Padlet

Books Recommended
1. Living English Grammar & Composition Tickoo M.L. & Subramanian A.E, Oriental Longman,
New Delhi.
2. English for practical purposes Valke, Thorat Patil & Merchant, Macmillan Publication, New
Delhi.
3. Enriching your competence in English, by Thorat, Valke, Orient Publication, Pune
4. English Grammar & Composition Wren & Martin, S. Chand Publications-2005,Delhi.
5.Selva Rose, Carrier English for Nurses, 1st edition -1999, published by Orient Long man Pvt.
Ltd. – 1997, Chennai.
Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods
EXAMINATION SCHEME
S.No. Course/Subject Internal End End Hours Total
Title Semester Semester Marks
College University
Exam Exam
1. Communicative 25 25 2 50
English

EVALUATION:
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
S.No. Name of the Continuous Sessional Total Marks
Course Assessment Theory/
Practical Exams
1. Communicative 10 15 25
English

Sr. No. Assignment No Areas of assignments

1. Assignment -1 Conversation Recording
2. Assignment -2 Essay Writing
3. Assignment -3 Microteaching- Case Discussion
4. Assignment -4 Debate
5. Assignment -5 Group Presentation/Project
6. Assignment -6 Class Test 1
7. Assignment -7 Class Test 2

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Course Title: APPLIED ANATOMY
Course Code: ANAT 105
Number of Credits: 3
Level: Level 3
Learning Objective/Outcome (s):

1. Describe anatomical terms.

2. Explain the general and microscopic structure of each system of the body.
3. Identify relative positions of the major body organs as well as their general anatomic
locations.
4. Explore the effect of alterations in structure.
5. Apply knowledge of anatomic structures to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic
applications.

Learning Outcome:
1. Discuss the anatomical terms.
2. Describe the general and microscopic structure of each system of the body.
3. Identify and discuss in detail about relative positions of the major body organs as well as
their general anatomic locations.
4. Discover the effect of alterations in structure.
5. Relate knowledge of anatomic structures to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic
applications.

Pre-learning: The group have previous knowledge about the physiology of human body.
Course Outline
Sr.No. Topics Hours
1. Introduction to anatomical terms and 8
organization of the human body
– anterior, ventral,
posterior dorsal, superior, inferior, median, lateral, proximal, distal,
superficial, deep, prone, supine, palmar and plantar
planes (axial/ transverse/ horizontal, sagittal/vertical plane
and
coronal/frontal/oblique plane)

Movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation,

lateral rotation, inversion, eversion, supination, pronation, plantar flexion,
dorsal flexion and
circumduction

– definition, types, characteristics, classification, location

– classification and structure.

Identify major surface and bony landmarks in each body region,

Organization of human body

2 The Respiratory system 6

on

3 The Digestive system 6

organs of digestion

4 The Circulatory and Lymphatic system 6

blood vessels
– Arterial and Venous system

structures

5 The Endocrine system 4

Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Parathyroid,

 Thymus, Pancreas and Adrenal glands
6 The Sensory organs 4

7 The Musculoskeletal system: 10

The Skeletal system

– types, structure, growth and

ossification

– classification, major joints and structure

Application and implications in nursing
The Muscular system

– muscles of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis,

upper limb and
lower limbs
– deltoid, biceps, triceps, respiratory, abdominal,
pelvic floor, pelvic
floor muscles, gluteal muscles and vastus lateralis

procedures
8 The Renal system 5

9 The Reproductive system 5

10 The Nervous system 6

peripheral)
brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, spinal nerves, peripheral
nerves, functional areas of cerebral cortex
– formation, circulation,
and drainage

Pedagogy: Lecture, Discussion, Project, Visits

Books Recommended:
1. Waugh, Anne (2003), “Ross & Wilson’s Anatomy & Physiology in health & Illness’’ 10th ed.,
Churchill Livingstone.
2. Anthony & Thibodcon (2000), “Anatomy & Physiology for nurses’’ 11th ed., C.V. Mosby Co.,
London.
3. Greig, Rhind, “ Riddle’s Anatomy & Physiology’’, 7th ed., Churchill Livingstone.
4. Singh, I. B. (2005), “Anatomy & Physiology for nurses”, 1st ed., Jaypee.
5. Tortora, (2003), “Principles of Anatomy & Physiology,” 10th ed., Wiley inter.
6. Chaurasia, B.D. (2004), “Human Anatomy”, 4th ed., CBS publishers.
7. Sembulingam, “Essentials of Medical Physiology,” 3rd Edition 2004 J.P. Publications.
8.T Clenister and Jean Rosy (1974). “Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses” 2 nd Edition, William
Hernmarni Medical BK. Ltd.
9. Ganong. F. William, “Review of Medical Physiology”, 15th Edition, Prentice Hall International
Inc., Appleton and Lange.
10. Guyton and Hall, “Textbook of Medical Physiology,” 9th Edition, A Prism2. Indian Edn. Pvt.
Ltd.

Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods

Assignment Marks Total

Journal Writing 25 25
Spotting Test 25 25
Quiz 10 10
Class test 1 25 25
Class test 2 25 25

Total 110
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Course Title: APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY

Course Code: PHYS110
Number of Credits: 03
Level: 02
Learning Objective/Outcome (s):

 To describe the physiology of cell, tissues, membranes and glands

 To Describe the physiology and mechanism of respiration

 To Describe the functions of digestive system

 To Explain the functions of the heart, and physiology of circulation

 To Describe the composition and functions of blood

 To Identify the major endocrine glands and describe their functions

 To Describe the structure of various sensory organs

 To Describe the functions of bones, joints, various types of muscles, its special properties and
nerves supplying them.

 To Describe the physiology of renal system

 To Describe the structure of reproductive system

 To Describe the functions of brain, physiology of nerve stimulus, reflexes, cranial and spinal
nerves

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the physiology of cell, tissues, membranes and glands

2. Describe the physiology and mechanism of respiration and digestive system
3. Explain the functions of heart and physiology of circulation
4. Describe the composition and functions of blood and functions of endocrine glands
5. Describe the structure of various sensory organs and skeletal system
 6. Describe functioning of renal system, reproductive system and nervous system

Pre-learning: The group have previous knowledge about the physiology of human body.
Course Outline

Sr.No. Topics Hours

1.  Cell physiology including transportation across cell membrane
 Body fluid compartments, Distribution of total body fluid, intracellular 4 HRS.
and extracellular compartments, major electrolytes and maintenance of
homeostasis
 Cell cycle
 Tissue – formation, repair
 Membranes and glands – functions
 Application and implication in nursing

2.  Functions of respiratory organs 6 HRS.

 Physiology of respiration
 Pulmonary circulation – functional features
 Pulmonary ventilation, exchange of gases 
 Carriage of oxygen and carbon-dioxide, Exchange of gases in tissue
 Regulation of respiration
 Hypoxia, cyanosis, dyspnea, periodic breathing
 Respiratory changes during exercise
 Application and implication in nursing

3.  Functions of the organs of digestive tract 8 HRS.

 Saliva – composition, regulation of secretion and functions of saliva
 Composition and function of gastric juice, mechanism and regulation of
gastric secretion
 Composition of pancreatic juice, function, regulation of pancreatic
secretion
 Functions of liver, gall bladder and pancreas
 Composition of bile and function
 Secretion and function of small and large intestine
 Movements of alimentary tract
 Digestion in mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, absorption
of food
 Application and implications in nursing

4.  Functions of heart, conduction system cardiac cycle, Stroke volume and 6 HRS.
cardiac output
 Blood pressure and Pulse
 Circulation – principles, factors influencing blood pressure, pulse
 Coronary circulation, Pulmonary and systemic circulation
 Heart rate – regulation of heart rate
  Normal value and variations
 Cardiovascular homeostasis in exercise and posture
 Application and implication in nursing

5. Blood – Functions, Physical characteristics 5 HRS.

 Formation of blood cells

 Erythropoiesis – Functions of RBC, RBC life cycle
 WBC – types, functions
 Platelets – Function and production of platelets
 Clotting mechanism of blood, clotting time, bleeding time, PTT
 Hemostasis – role of vasoconstriction, platelet plug formation in
hemostasis, coagulation factors, intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of
coagulation
 Blood groups and types
 Functions of reticuloendothelial system, immunity
 Application in nursing

6.  Functions and hormones of Pineal Gland, Pituitary gland, Thyroid, 5 HRS.

Parathyroid, Thymus, Pancreas and Adrenal glands.
 Other hormones
 Alterations in disease
 Application and implication in nursing

7.  Functions of skin 4 HRS.

 Vision, hearing, taste and smell
 Errors of refraction, aging changes
 Application and implications in nursing

8.  Bones – Functions, movements of bones of axial and appendicular 6 HRS.

skeleton, Bone healing
 Joints and joint movements
 Alteration of joint disease
 Properties and Functions of skeletal muscles – mechanism of muscle
contraction
 Structure and properties of cardiac muscles and smooth muscles
 Application and implication in nursing.

9.  Functions of kidney in maintaining homeostasis 4 HRS.

 GFR
 Functions of ureters, bladder and urethra
  Micturition
 Regulation of renal function
 Application and implication in nursing

10.  Female reproductive system – Menstrual cycle, function and hormones 4 HRS.
of ovary, oogenesis, fertilization, implantation, Functions of breast
 Male reproductive system – Spermatogenesis, hormones and its
functions, semen
 Application and implication in providing nursing care

11.  Overview of nervous system 8 HRS.

 Review of types, structure and functions of neurons
 Nerve impulse
 Review functions of Brain-Medulla, Pons, Cerebrum, Cerebellum
 Sensory and Motor Nervous system
 Peripheral Nervous system
 Autonomic Nervous system
 Limbic system and higher mental Functions Hippocampus, Thalamus,
Hypothalamus
 Vestibular apparatus
 Functions of cranial nerves
 Autonomic functions
 Physiology of Pain-somatic, visceral and referred
 Reflexes
 CSF formation, composition, circulation of CSF, blood brain barrier and
blood CSF barrier
 Application and implication in nursing

Pedagogy:

 Lecture cum Discussion

 Video Demonstrations
 Group learning

Books Recommended:
1. P R Asha Latha “Text book of Anatomy and Physiology, Jaypee Publisher, 2nd edition
2. Dr. Shankar Text book of Anatomy and Physiology, Elsevier Publications, 2017
3. Rose and Wilson Text book of Anatomy and Physiology, Elsevier Publications, 13 edition
4. Tortora, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Wiley’s Publisher, 2017
Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods

Physiology TOTAL
Journal writing

Spotting test

Quiz

Class test I

Class test II

TOTAL

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Course Title: APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
Course Code: SOCI 115
Number of Credits: 3 Credits (60 hours)
Level: 2
Learning Objective (s): On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the scope and significance of sociology in nursing.
2. Apply the knowledge of social structure and different culture in a society in identifying social
needs of sick clients.
3. Identify the impact of culture on health and illness.
4. Develop understanding about types of family, marriage and its legislation.
5. Identify different types of caste, class, social change and its influence on health and health
practices.
6. Develop understanding about social organization and disorganization and social problems in
India.
7. Integrate the knowledge of clinical sociology and its uses in crisis intervention.

Outcome:
1. Describe the scope and significance of sociology in nursing
2. Describe the Individualization, Groups, processes of Socialization, social change and its
importance
3. Describe culture and its impact on health and disease
4. Explain family, marriage and legislation related to marriage
5. Explain family, marriage and legislation related to marriage
6. Explain clinical sociology and its application in the hospital and community

Pre-learning: Students has previous basic knowledge about the social life and society.
Course Outline
Sr.No. Topics Hours
1 UNIT I INTRODUCTION 01Hrs
 Definition of Sociology
 Nature and Scope of the discipline
 Importance and application of Sociology in
Nursing

2 UNIT II INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY 03Hrs

 Society and Community
 Nature of Society
 Difference between Society and Community
 Process of Socialization and individualization
 disorganization
3 UNIT III CULTURE 03Hrs
 Nature of culture
 Evolution of culture
 Diversity and uniformity of culture
 Culture and socialization
 Tran cultural Society
 Influence on health and disease

4 UNIT IV SOCIAL GROUPS AND PROCESS 04 Hrs

 The meaning and classification of groups
 Primary and Secondary Group
 In-group V/s Out-group, Class tribe, Caste
 Economic, Political, Religious groups, Mob,
Crowd, Public and Audience Interaction and
Social Processes
 Co-operation, Competition, Conflict
 Accommodation, Assimilation and Isolation

5 UNIT V POPULATION 06Hrs

 Society and population
 Population distribution in India Demographic
characteristics
 Malthusian theory of Populations
 Population explosion in India and its impact on
economy and health status
 Family welfare programme
6 UNIT VI FAMILY AND MARRIAGE 05Hrs
 1-Functions
 Types-joint, Nuclear, Blended and extended
family: Characteristics
 The Modern Family-Changes, Problems-
Dowry etc, Welfare Services
 Changes and legislations on family and
marriage in India – marriage act
 Marriage: forms and functions of Marriage,
 Marriage and family problems in India
 Family, marriage and their influence on health
and health practices

7 UNIT VII SOCIAL STRATIFICATION 07Hrs

 Meaning and types of social Stratification
 The Indian Caste System-origin and features
 Features of Caste in India Today
 Social Class system and status
 Social Mobility-Meaning and Types
 Race as a biological concept, criteria of racial
classification
 Salient features of Primary races-Racism
 Influence of Class, caste and Race on health
and health practices

8 UNIT VIII TYPES OF COMMUNITIES IN INDIA 06Hrs

( RURAL, URBAN AND REGIONAL)
 Features of village community and
characteristics of Indian villages-Panchayat
system, social dynamics
 Community Development project and planning
 Changes in Indian Rural Life
 Availability of health facilities in rural and its
impact on health and health practices
 Urban-Community-features
 The growth of cities: urbanization and its
impact on health and health practices
 Major Urban problems, urban slums
 Region: Problems and impact on Health
9 UNIT IX SOCIAL CHANGE 04 Hrs
 Nature and process of Social Change
 Factors influencing Social change; cultural
change Cultural lag
 Introduction to Theories of social change:
Linear, Cyclical, Marxian, Functional Role of
nurse-Change agents

10 UNIT X SOCIAL ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL 04 Hrs

SYSTEM
 Social organization: elements, types
 Democratic and authoritarian modes of
participation
 Voluntary associations
 Social system; Definition and Types of social
system
 Role and status as structural elements of social
system
 -relationship of institutions
11 UNIT XI SOCIAL CONTROL 02 Hrs
02 Hrs
 Nature and process of social control
 Political, Legal, Religious, Educational,
economic, industrial and Technological Lecture
Discussion systems, Norms & Values-
Folkways and Mores, Customs and belief,
Laws and fashion

12 UNIT XII SOCIAL PROBLEMS 05 Hrs
 Social disorganization
 Control and planning: poverty, Beggary,
housing, illiteracy, food supplies, prostitution,
rights of women and children, vulnerable
groups: Elderly, handicapped, minority groups
and other marginalized groups, child labour,
child abuse, delinquency and crime, substance
abuse, HIV / AIDS.
 Social Welfare programmes in India
 Role of nurse
13 UNIT XIII Environmental study 02 hrs
 Multidisciplinary nature of environmental
studies
 Definition, Scope and importance
 Need for public awareness

14 UNIT XIV Biodiversity and its conservation 04 Hrs

 Introduction: Definition: genetics, species and
ecosystem diversity
 Biogeographical classification of India

 Value of biodiversity: consumptive use,

productive use, social ,ethical aesthetics and
option values
 India as a mega –diversity nation
 Hot-sports of biodiversity
 Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching
of wildlife, man wild conflict
 Endangered and endemic species of India
 Conservation of biodiversity: in-situ and Ex-
situ conservation of Biodiversity
15 4 hrs
UNIT XV
Social issues and the environment
 From unsustainable to sustainable
development
 Urban problem related to energy
 Water conservation, rain water harvesting,
watershed management
 Resettlement and rehabilitation of people, its
problems and concerns.
 Environmental ethics: issues and possible
solution
 Climate change, global warming, acid rain,
ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and
holocaust
 Wasteland reclamation
 Consumerism and waste products
 Environment Protection act
 Air (prevention and control of pollution) act
 Water (prevention and control of pollution) act
 Wildlife protection act
  Forest conservation act
 Issues involved in enforcement of
environmental legislation
 Public awareness

Pedagogy
Theory
 Lecture cum demonstration,
 Seminars,
 Discussions,
 Panel discussion,
 Field visits,
 Online lectures using Google classroom, Microsoft teams, google meet, zoom, schoology etc.,
 Programme instructions is used in providing teaching learning experience.

Clinical Field / Experiential learning

 Simulation
 Visits
 Report presentations
 Projects
 OSCE

Books Recommended

1. Prem Sharma,A textbook of Introduction to Sociology, Lotus Publication ,Jan 2012

2. Divya Sharath , A textbook of Sociology for Nurses ,Vardhan Publishers, Jan 2018
3. Kitab Mehal , A textbook of Sociology for Nurses .Oct. 2017
4. P R Nalini ,A textbook of Principles of Sociology for graduates, Jan 2017
5. K P Neeraja, Textbook of Sociology for Nursing Students Jaypee Publications,2010

Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods

Sr .No Theory Assignment Marks
1 Project on social problem (in group) 25 Marks
2 Assignment 1 (Awareness programme) 25 Marks
 3 Project on environmental study 25 Marks
4 Assignment 2 Individual presentation 10 Marks
5 Class Test 1 50 Marks
6 Class Test 2 75 Marks
Total 210 Marks

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Course Title: Applied Psychology

Course Code: PSYC 120
Number of Credits: 3
Level: L3
Learning Objective/:
1. On completion of the course, the students will be able to
2. Identify the importance of psychology in individual and professional life.
3. Develop understanding of the biological and psychological basis of human behaviour.
4. Identify the role of nurse in promoting mental health and dealing with altered personality.
5. Perform the role of nurses applicable to the psychology of different age groups.
6. Identify the cognitive and affective needs of clients.
7. Integrate the principles of motivation and emotion in performing the role of nurse in
caring for emotionally sick client.
8. Demonstrate basic understanding of psychological assessment and nurse‘s role.
9. Apply the knowledge of soft skills in workplace and society.
10. Apply the knowledge of self-empowerment in workplace, society and personal life

Learning Outcome (s):

1. Describe scope, branches and significance of psychology in nursing
2. Describe biology of human behaviour
3. Describe mentally healthy person and defence mechanisms
4. Describe psychology of people in different age groups and role of nurse
5. Explain personality and role of nurse in identification and improvement in altered
personality
6. Explain cognitive process and their applications
7. Describe motivation, emotion, attitude and role of nurse in emotionally sick client
8. Explain psychological assessment and test and role of nurse

Pre-learning: Students have some knowledge about brain and Neuromuscular System
Course Outline

Sr.No. Topics Hours

UNIT I Introduction 2 HRS
 Meaning of Psychology
 Development of psychology – Scope,
  branches and methods of psychology
 Relationship with other subjects
 Significance of psychology in nursing
 Applied psychology to solve everyday issues
UNIT II Biological basis of behaviour –Introduction 4 HRS
 Body mind relationship
 Genetics and behaviour
 Inheritance of behaviour
 Brain and behaviour.
 Psychology and sensation – sensory
process – normal and abnormal
UNIT III Mental health and mental hygiene 5 HRS
 Concept of mental health and mental
 hygiene
 Characteristic of mentally healthy person
 Warning signs of poor mental health
 Promotive and preventive mental health
 strategies and services
 Defence mechanism and its implication
 Frustration and conflict – types of conflicts
 and measurements to overcome
 Role of nurse in reducing frustration and
 conflict and enhancing coping
UNIT IV Developmental psychology 7 HRS
 Physical, psychosocial and cognitive
development across life span – Prenatal
through early childhood, middle to late
 childhood through adolescence, early and
mid-adulthood, late adulthood, death and
dying
 Role of nurse in supporting normal growth
and development across the life span
 Psychological needs of various groups in
health and sickness – Infancy, childhood,
adolescence, adulthood and older adult
 Introduction to child psychology and role of
nurse in meeting the psychological needs of
children.
 Psychology of vulnerable individuals –
challenged, women, sick etc.
 Role of nurse with vulnerable groups

UNIT V Personality 4 HRS

 Meaning, definition of personality
 Classification of personality
 Measurement and evaluation of personality –
Introduction
 Alteration in personality
  Role of nurse in identification of individual
 personality and improvement in altered
 personality
UNIT VI Cognitive process 16 HRS
 Attention – definition, types, determinants,
duration, degree and alteration in attention
 Perception – Meaning of Perception,
principles, factor affecting perception,
 Intelligence – Meaning of intelligence –
 Effect of heredity and environment in
intelligence, classification, Introduction to
measurement of intelligence tests – Mental
deficiencies
 Learning – Definition of learning, types of
learning, Factors influencing learning –
Learning process, Habit formation
 Memory-meaning and nature of memory,
factors influencing memory, methods to
improve memory, forgetting
 Thinking – types, level, reasoning and
problem solving.
 Aptitude – concept, types, individual
 differences and variability
 Psychometric assessment of cognitive
 processes – Introduction
 Alteration in cognitive processes
UNIT VII Motivation and emotional processes 6 HRS
 Motivation – meaning, concept, types,
theories of motivation, motivation cycle,
biological and special motives
 Emotions – Meaning of emotions,
development of emotions, alteration of
emotion, emotions in sickness handling
emotions in self and other
 Stress and adaptation – stress, stressor,
cycle, effect, adaptation and coping
 Attitudes – Meaning of attitudes, nature,
factor affecting attitude, attitudinal change,
Role of attitude in health and sickness
 Psychometric assessment of emotions and
attitude – Introduction
 Role of nurse in caring for emotionally sick
client
UNIT VIII Psychological assessment and tests – 4 HRS
introduction
 Types, development, characteristics,
principles, uses, interpretation
 Role of nurse in psychological assessment
UNIT XI Application of soft skill 10 HRS
  Concept of soft skill
 Types of soft skill – visual, aural and
communication skill
 The way of communication
 Building relationship with client and society
Interpersonal Relationships (IPR):
 Definition, Types, and Purposes,
 Interpersonal skills, Barriers, Strategies to
 overcome barriers
 Survival strategies – managing time, coping
 stress, resilience, work – life balance
 Applying soft skill to workplace and society
 Presentation skills, social etiquette,
 telephone etiquette, motivational skills,
 Teamwork etc.
 Use of soft skill in nursing

UNIT X Self-empowerment 2 HRS

 Dimensions of self-empowerment
 Self-empowerment development
 Importance of women‘s empowerment in
 society
 Professional etiquette and personal
 grooming
 Role of nurse in empowering others

Pedagogy: Google Classroom, Lecture cum Discussion

Books Recommended
1. Bhatia, B.D and Craig. M, Elements of psychology and mental hygiene for Nurses, Chennai,
Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd. Year 2013
2. Dandekar, W.N, Fundamentals of experimental psychology, Kolhapur; Moghe Prakashan, Year
2014
3. Hurlock. E, Developmental psychology, Singapore, Tata McGraw Hill book Co. Year 2013
4. Mc Ghee. A, Psychology as applied to nursing, London, Churchill Livingstone. Morgan, C.T and
King. R.A, Introduction to Psychology, Singapore, McGraw Hill Book Co. Year , 2018
5. R. Sreevani, Psychology for Nurses, Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited, Year 2016
6. DR. Sandi Mann, Psychology: A Complete Introduction, Year 2015
Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods:

Subject Duration Internal External Total

Psychology Assessment Assessment Marks
Theory 3 Hours 25 Marks 75 Marks 100 Marks

FORMAT FOR ASSIGNMENT WRITING

Scheme of Internal Assessment of theory - out of 25marks

Sr.No Theory Assignment Marks

1. Journal writing I Personality test 25 marks

2. Journal writing II Intelligence test 25 marks

3. Quiz 10 marks

4. Class test I 50 marks

5. Class test II 75 marks

6. Role play: communication 50 marks

Total 235

(Total marks obtained out of 235 to be converted into out of 25 marks to be forwarded to the
University towards internal assessment Theory)

External Assessment (Theory): 75 Marks (University Examination)

Internal Assessment 25 Marks

Total 100 Marks

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1. Bachelors of Nursing Sciences (B. Sc. Nursing) B. Sc. Nursing Syllabus is revised by
Indian Nursing Council and has been
adopted by all the Nursing Colleges Pan
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 SYMBIOSIS COLLEGE OF NURSING
B.Sc. Nursing Revised syllabus for Batch 2022-2025

Course Title: NURSING FOUNDATION -I

Course Code: N-NF (I) 125
Number of Credits: 6 Credits
Level: Level 1

Learning Objectives (s):

On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Develop understanding about the concept of health, illness and scope of nursing within
health care services.

2. Apply values, code of ethics and professional conduct in professional life.

3. Apply the principles and methods of effective communication in establishing

communication links with patients, families and other health team members.

4. Develop skill in recording and reporting.

5. Demonstrate competency in monitoring and documenting vital signs.

6. Describe the fundamental principles and techniques of infection control and biomedical
waste management.

7. Identify and meet the comfort needs of the patients.

8. Perform admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient under supervision applying the
knowledge.

9. Demonstrate understanding and application of knowledge in caring for patients with

restricted mobility. 10. Perform first aid measures during emergencies. 11. Identify the
educational needs of patients and demonstrate basic skills of patient education.
Learning Outcome (s):

1. Describe the concept of health and illness, levels of illness prevention and

2. Describe the process, communication and techniques of recording and reporting

3. Describe principles and techniques of monitoring and maintaining vital signs

4. Describe the basic principles and techniques of infection control and biomedical waste
management

5. Identify and meet the comfort needs of the patients

6. Explain and perform admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient, and demonstrate skill
in caring for patients with restricted mobility

Pre-learning: Students has previous knowledge regarding hand hygiene, checking temperature.
Course Outline
Sr.No. Topics Hours
1 Introduction to health and illness
5 hours
 Concept of Health – Definitions (WHO),
Dimensions
 Maslow‘s hierarchy of needs
 Health – Illness continuum
 Factors influencing health
 Causes and risk factors for developing
illnesses
 Illness – Types, illness behavior
 Impact of illness on patient and family

2 Health Care Delivery Systems 5 hours

 Introduction of Basic Concepts & Meanings
 Levels of Illness Prevention – Primary (Health
Promotion), Secondary and Tertiary
 Levels of Care – Primary, Secondary and
Tertiary
 Types of health care agencies/ services –
Hospitals, clinics, Hospice, rehabilitation
centres, extended care facilities
 Hospitals – Types, Organization and Functions
 Health care teams in hospitals – members
and their role
 History of Nursing and Nursing as a
profession

 History of Nursing, History of Nursing in India

 Contributions of Florence Nightingale
 Nursing – Definition – Nurse, Nursing,
Concepts, philosophy, objectives,
3 Characteristics, nature and Scope of Nursing/ 12 hours
Nursing practice, Functions of nurse, Qualities
of a nurse, Categories of nursing personnel
 Nursing as a profession – definition and
characteristics/criteria of profession
 Values – Introduction – meaning and
importance
 Code of ethics and professional conduct for
nurses – Introduction

4 Communication and Nurse Patient 8 (T) 3 (SL) hours

Relationship
 Communication – Levels,
Elements and Process, Types,
Modes, Factors influencing
communication
 Methods of effective
communication/therapeutic
communication techniques
 Barriers to effective
communication/nontherapeutic
communication techniques
 Professional communication
 Helping Relationships (Nurse
Patient Relationship) – Purposes
and Phases
 Communicating effectively with
patient, families and team
members
 Maintaining effective human
relations and communication with
vulnerable groups (children,
women, physically and mentally
challenged and elderly)
5 Documentation and Reporting 4 (T) 2 (SL) hours

 Documentation – Purposes of
Reports and Records
 Confidentiality
 Types of Client records/Common
Recordkeeping forms
 Methods/Systems of
documentation/Recording
 Guidelines for documentation
 Do‘s and Don‘ts of
documentation/Legal guidelines
for Documentation/Recording
 Reporting – Change of shift
reports, Transfer reports, Incident
reports

6 Vital signs 15 (T) 20 (SL) hours

1. Guidelines for taking vital signs

2. Body temperature

 Definition, Physiology, Regulation,

Factors affecting body temperature
 Assessment of body temperature – sites,
equipment and technique
 Temperature alterations – Hyperthermia,
Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion,
Heatstroke, Hypothermia o Fever/Pyrexia
– Definition, Causes, Stages, Types

3. Nursing Management
 Hot and Cold applications

4. Pulse:
 Definition, Physiology and Regulation,
Characteristics, Factors affecting pulse
 Assessment of pulse – sites, equipment
and technique
 Alterations in pulse

5. Respiration:
  Definition, Physiology and Regulation,
Mechanics of breathing, Characteristics,
Factors affecting respiration
 Assessment of respirations – technique o
Arterial Oxygen saturation
 Alterations in respiration

6. Blood pressure:
 Definition, Physiology and Regulation,
Characteristics, Factors affecting BP
 Assessment of BP – sites, equipment and
technique, Common Errors in BP
 Assessment o Alterations in Blood
Pressure
7. Documenting Vital Signs
7 Equipment and Linen 3 hours
 Types – Disposables and reusable o
Linen, rubber goods, glassware, metal,
plastics, furniture
 Introduction – Indent, maintenance,
Inventory
8 Introduction to Infection Control in Clinical 10 (T) 3 (SL) hours
setting Infection
 Nature of infection
 Chain of infection
 Types of infection
 Stages of infection
 Factors increasing susceptibility to
infection
 Body defenses against infection –
Inflammatory response & Immune
response
 Health care associated infection
(Nosocomial infection)

Introductory concept of Asepsis – Medical &

Surgical asepsis
Precautions
 Hand Hygiene
 (Hand washing and use of hand Rub)
 Use of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
 Standard precautions Biomedical Waste
management Types of hospital waste,
 waste segregation and hazards –
Introduction
9 Comfort, Rest & Sleep and Pain 15 (T) 15 (SL) hours
Comfort
 Factors Influencing Comfort
 Types of beds including latest beds,
purposes & bed making
 Therapeutic positions
 Comfort devices

Sleep and Rest

 Physiology of sleep
 Factors affecting sleep o Promoting Rest
and sleep Sleep Disorders

Pain (Discomfort)
 Physiology
 Common cause of pain
 Types
 Assessment – pain scales and narcotic
scales
 Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological
pain relieving measures – Use of
narcotics, TENS devices, PCA
 Invasive techniques of pain management
 Any other newer measures
 CAM (Complementary & Alternative
healing Modalities)
10 Promoting Safety in Health Care 5 (T)
Environment 3 (SL)
 Physical environment – Temperature,
Humidity, Noise, Ventilation, Light, Odor,
Pest control
 Reduction of Physical hazards – fire,
accidents
 Fall Risk Assessment
 Role of nurse in providing safe and clean
 environment
 Safety devices –
Restraints – Types, Purposes, Indications,
Legal Implications and Consent,
Application of Restraints Skill and
Practice guidelines
Other Safety Devices – Side rails, Grab
bars, Ambu alarms, non-skid slippers
11 Hospital Admission and discharge 6 (T)
Admission to the hospital Unit and preparation of 2 (SL)
unit
 Admission bed
 Admission procedure
 Medico-legal issues
 Roles and Responsibilities of the nurse

Discharge from the hospital

 Types – Planned discharge, LAMA and
Abscond, Referrals and transfers
 Discharge Planning
 Discharge procedure
 Medico-legal issues
 Roles and Responsibilities of the nurse
 Care of the unit after discharge

12 Mobility and Immobility 8 (T)

 Elements of Normal Movement, 10
Alignment & Posture, Joint Mobility, (SL)
Balance, Coordinated Movement
 Principles of body mechanics
 Factors affecting Body Alignment and
activity
 Exercise – Types and benefits
 Effects of Immobility
 Maintenance of normal Body Alignment
and Activity
 Alteration in Body Alignment and
mobility
 Nursing interventions for impaired Body
Alignment and Mobility – assessment,
types, devices used, method
o Range of motion exercises
o Muscle strengthening exercises
o Maintaining body alignment – positions
o Moving
o Lifting
o Transferring
o Walking
 Assisting clients with ambulation
 Care of patients with Immobility using
Nursing process approach
 Care of patients with casts and splints
13 Patient education 4 (T)
  Patient Teaching – Importance, Purposes, 2 (SL)
Process
 Integrating nursing process in patient
teaching
14 First Aid 20 (T)
20
 Definition, Basic Principles, Scope & (SL)
Rules
 First Aid Management
o Wounds, Haemorrhage & Shock
o Musculoskeletal Injuries – Fractures,
Dislocation, Muscle injuries
o Transportation of Injured persons
o Respiratory Emergencies & Basic CPR
o Unconsciousness
o Foreign Bodies – Skin, Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat & Stomach
o Burns & Scalds o Poisoning, Bites &
Stings
o Frostbite & Effects of Heat
o Community Emergencies

Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods

Theory
Sr. No. Assignment No Areas of assignments
1. Assignment -1 Nursing Theory Presentation
2. Assignment -2 Quiz
3. Assignment -3 Seminar
4. Assignment -4 Role play
5. Assignment -5 Group project
6. Assignment -6 Class test-1
7. Assignment -7 Class test-2
CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Clinical Practicum: 2 Credits (160 hours), 10 weeks × 16 hours per week
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
On completion of the clinical practicum, the students will be able to
1. Maintain effective human relations (projecting professional image)
2. Communicate effectively with patient, families and team members
3. Demonstrate skills in techniques of recording and reporting
4. Demonstrate skill in monitoring vital signs
5. Care for patients with altered vital signs
6. Demonstrate skill in implementing standard precautions and use of PPE
7. Demonstrate skill in meeting the comfort needs of the patients
8. Provide safe and clean environment
9. Demonstrate skill in admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient
10. Demonstrate skill in caring for patients with restricted mobility
11. Plan and provide appropriate health teaching following the principles
12. Acquire skills in assessing and performing First Aid during emergencies.

LEARNING OUTCOME:
1. Maintain effective human relations and communicate effectively with patient, families
and team members.

2. Demonstrate skill in monitoring vital signs.

3. Demonstrate skill in meeting the comfort needs of the patients.

4. Demonstrate skill in admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient.

5. Demonstrate skill in caring for patients with restricted mobility.

6. Demonstrate skills in assessing and performing First Aid during emergencies.

SR.NO CLINICAL SKILLS DURATION
1 Communication and Nurse patient relationship 2 Weeks
 Maintaining Communication with patient and
family and interpersonal relationship
 Documentation and Reporting
o Documenting patient care and
o procedures
o Verbal report
o Written report
2 Vital signs 2 weeks
 Monitor/measure and document vital signs in a
graphic sheet
o Temperature (oral, tympanic,
o axillary)
o Pulse (Apical and peripheral
o pulses)
o Respiration
o Blood pressure
o Pulse oximetry
 Interpret and report alteration
 Cold Applications – Cold Compress, Ice cap,
Tepid Sponging
 Care of equipment – thermometer, BP
apparatus, Stethoscope, Pulse oximeter
 Infection control in Clinical settings
 Hand hygiene
 Use of PPE
3 Comfort, Rest & Sleep, Pain and Promoting Safety 3 Weeks
in Health Care Environment

Comfort, Rest & Sleep

Bed making
 Open
 Closed
 Occupied
 Post-operative
 Cardiac bed
 Fracture bed

Comfort devices
 Pillows
 Over bed table/cardiac table
  Back rest
 Bed Cradle

Therapeutic Positions
 Supine
 Fowlers (low, semi, high)
 Lateral
 Prone
 Sim‘s
 Trendelenburg
 Dorsal recumbent
 Lithotomy
 Knee chest Pain

 Pain assessment and provision for comfort

Promoting Safety in Health Care Environment
 Care of Patient‘s Unit
 Use of Safety devices:
Side Rails
 Restraints (Physical)
 Fall risk assessment and Post Fall Assessment
4 Hospital Admission and discharge, Mobility and 2weeks
Immobility and Patient education

Hospital admission and discharge

Perform & Document:

 Admission
 Transfer
 Planned Discharge

5 Mobility and Immobility 2weeks

 Range of Motion Exercises
 Assist patient in:
o Moving
o Turning
o Logrolling
 Changing position of helpless patient
 Transferring (Bed to and from hair/wheelchair/
stretcher)
 Patient education
6 First aid and Emergencies 1 week
Bandaging Techniques
o Basic Bandages:
 Circular
  Spiral
 Reverse-Spiral
 Recurrent
 Figure of Eight
 Special Bandages:
 Caplin
 Eye/Ear Bandage
 Jaw Bandage
 Shoulder Spica
 Thumb spica
 Triangular Bandage/ Sling
 (Head & limbs)
 Binders

Pedagogy
Theory
 Lecture cum demonstration,
 Seminars,
 Discussions,
 Panel discussion,
 Field visits,
 Online lectures using Google classroom, Microsoft teams, google meet, zoom, schoology etc.,
 Programme instructions is used in providing teaching learning experience.

Clinical Field / Experiential learning

 Simulation
 Visits
 Report presentations
 Projects
 OSCE
Books Recommended
 Kozier B, Erb, G & Oliver, R , Fundamentals of Nursing , California, Addison
Wesley, 2015

 Perry, A.G. & Potter, P.A, Basic nursing essentials of practice, St. Louis, Mosby,
2017

 Potter, P.A. & Perry, A.G, Fundamentals of nursing, Mosby Harcott (India) Pvt.
Ltd.
  Beverly Witler Dugas , Introduction to patient care , 4th ed., Saunders, 2015.

 White, Lois, Foundations of nursing caring for the whole person, U.S.A.Delmer
Thompson Learning.

Suggested Assessment/ Evaluation Methods

PRACTICAL
Sr. No. Assignments
1. Clinical presentation 1
2. Drug presentation and report 1
3. Case study 1
4. Clinical Procedure 1
5. OSCE 1
6. Practical 1 1
7. Practical 2 1
External Assessment (Theory): 75 Marks (University Examination)

External Assessment (Practical): 100 Marks (University Examination)

Benchmarked against similar courses in other national/ international universities

/organizations
Sr. Name of the Course Name of University where it is
No. offered
1. Bachelors of Nursing Sciences (B. Sc. B. Sc. Nursing Syllabus is revised by
Nursing) Indian Nursing Council and has been
adopted by all the Nursing Colleges
Pan India.

Name of
Members
Designation
Org. / Inst.
 Signature

Name of
Experts
Designation
Org. / Inst.
Signature
Signature of Director:
Date:

Signature of Dean:
Date: