Semester 1:
Subject
Chapters/Topics
Brief Description
Applied Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Human Body, Skeletal System, Muscular System, Circulatory System
Applied Sociology & Psychology
Social Institutions, Developmental Psychology, Mental Health
Overview of body organization, bone structure/function, muscle types/movement, heart and blood circulation basics.
Family, community structures, stages of human development, stress coping mechanisms.
Communicative English
Grammar, Medical Terminology, Patient Communication
Sentence structure, healthcare-specific vocabulary, effective nurse-patient interaction skills.
General Science (Refresher)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics Basics
Cell structure, chemical reactions, basic mechanics relevant to medical equipment.
Semester 2:
Applied Biochemistry & Biophysics
Enzymes, Metabolism, Radiation Physics
Enzyme functions, energy production in cells, principles of X-rays and medical imaging.
Applied Microbiology
Infection Control, Immunology, Bacteriology
Sterilization techniques, immune responses, types of pathogens and their effects.
Introduction to Computers
Healthcare IT, EHR Systems
Basic computer operations, electronic health record management, data entry.
Nursing Foundations I & II
Vital Signs, Hygiene, Patient Safety
Measuring BP/pulse, infection prevention, safe patient handling techniques.
Semester 3:
Nutrition & Dietetics
Balanced Diets, Therapeutic Nutrition
Macronutrients, diet planning for diseases like diabetes, malnutrition management.
Biochemistry
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins
Molecular structures, metabolic pathways, role of vitamins in health.
Nursing Foundations (contd.)
Advanced Patient Care
Continuation of basic nursing skills, focusing on complex patient care procedures.
Psychology
Behavioral Psychology, Stress Management
Human behavior theories, techniques for managing patient anxiety/stress.
Semester 4:
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Respiratory Disorders, GI Disorders
Asthma, COPD management, gastrointestinal disease care, pre/post-operative care
Pharmacology
Drug Classifications, Administration
Analgesics, antibiotics, safe drug administration protocols.
Pathology & Genetics
Disease Processes, Hereditary Disorders
Cellular changes in diseases, genetic conditions like Down syndrome.
Community Health Nursing I
Public Health, Epidemiology
Health promotion, disease surveillance, community health assessment.
Semester 5:
Child Health Nursing
Pediatric Growth, Common Illnesses
Child development milestones, management of fever, diarrhea in children.
Mental Health Nursing
Psychiatric Disorders, Therapies
Schizophrenia, depression, counseling techniques, de-escalation strategies
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Cardiovascular, Oncology Nursing
Heart failure management, cancer care, chemotherapy side effects.
Semester 6:
Community Health Nursing II
Health Programs, Family Health
National health schemes, family welfare, immunization drives.
Nursing Research & Statistics
Research Methods, Data Analysis
Designing studies, statistical tools like mean/median, SPSS basics.
Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
Antenatal Care, Labor Management
Pregnancy monitoring, stages of labor, postpartum care.
Semester 7:
Leadership & Management
Nursing Administration, Ethics
Team leadership, ethical decision-making, hospital management principles.
Elective (e.g., Critical Care Nursing)
ICU Protocols, Emergency Care
Ventilator management, trauma care, advanced life support techniques.
Project Work
Research Project
Group-based nursing research project with practical application.
Semester 8:
Comprehensive Internship
Rotations in All Departments
Full-time clinical practice across medical-surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and community settings.
Professional Trends & Ethics
Nursing History, Legal Aspects
Evolution of nursing, patient rights, malpractice laws.