MSC2

NURSING MANAGEMENT
Placement: II year Hours of Instruction

Theory 150 Hours
Practical 150 Hours
Total : 300 Hours
Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students to develop a broad understanding of Principles, concepts,
trends and issues related to nursing management. Further, it would provide opportunity to students to
understand, appreciate and acquire skills in planning, supervision and management of nursing
services at different levels to provide quality nursing service.
Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1.Describe the philosophy and objective of the health care institutions at various levels.
2.Identify trends and issues in nursing.
3.Discuss the public administration, health care administration vis a vis nursing administration.
4.Describe the principles of administration applied to nursing.
5.Explain the organization of health and nursing services at the various levels / institutions.
6.Collaborate and co-ordinate with various agencies by using multisectoral approach.
7.Discuss the planning, supervision and management of nursing workforce for various health care
settings.
8.Discuss various collaborative models between nursing education and nursing service to improve
the quality of nursing care.
9.Identify and analyse legal and enthical issues in nursing administration.
10.Describe the process of quality assurance in nursing services.
11.Demonstrate leadership in nursing at various levels.
COURSE – PLAN
UNIT HRS CONTENT
I 10  Philosophy, purpose, elements, principles & scope of administration.
 Indian Administrative system vis a vis health care delivery system: National, State
and Local, Indian Constitution.
 Planning Processes: Five year plans, various committee reports on Health State and
National Health Policies, National Population Policy on AYUSH & plans.
II 10 MANAGEMENT: -
 Functions of administration.
 Planning and control.
 Co- ordination and delegation
 Decision making – decentralization
basic goals of decentralization
 Concept of management.
NURSING MANAGEMENT: -
 Concept, types and principles.
 Vision and mission statements.
 Philosophy, aims and objectives
 Current trends and issues in Nursing administration
 Theories and models.
Ap application to nursing service and
education.
III 15 PLANNING :-
 Planning process: concept, principles.
 Mission, philosophy, objectives.
 Strategic planning
 Operational plans.
 Management plans
 Programme evaluation and review technique (PERT), Gantt chart, management by
objectives (MBO).
 Planning new venture.
 Planning for change
Application to nursing service and education
IV 15 ORGANISATION :-
 Concept, principles, objectives, types and theories, minimum requirements for
organization, developing an organizational structure, levels, organizational
effectiveness and organizational climate
 Organizing nursing services and patient care : methods of patient assignment –
advantages and disadvantages, primary nursing care.
UNIT HRS CONTENT
 Planning and organizing : hospital, unit and ancillary services ( specially central
sterile supply department, laundry, kitchen, lab. Services, emergency etc.)
 Disaster management : plan, resources, drill., etc.
Application to nursing service
and education
V 15 HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH :-
 Staffing
 Recruitment : credentialing, selection, placement, promotion
 Retention .
 Personnel policies
 Termination
 Staff development programme.
 Duties and responsibilities of various category of nursing personnel.
VI 15 DIRECTING :-
 Roles And Functions
 Motivation : Intrinsic, extrinsic, creating motivating climate, motivational
theories.
 Communication : process, types, strategies, interpersonal communication,
channels,barriers,problems, confidentiality, public relations
 Delegation; common delegation errors
 Managing conflicts: process, management, negotiation, consensus
 Collective bargaining: health care labour laws, unions, professional
associations, role of nurse manager
 Occupational health and safety.
Application to nursing service
and education
VII 10 • Material Management
• Concepts, principles and procedures : Specifications
• ABC analysis
• VED (very important and essential daily use) analysis
• Planning equipments and supplies for nursing care : unit and hospital
• Inventory control
• Condemnation

UNIT HRS CONTENT
VIII 15 Controlling
• Quality assurance
Standards
Models
Nursing audit
• Performance appraisal : Tools, formats, Management, interviews
• Supervision and management : concepts and principles
• Discipline : service rules, self discipline, constructive versus destructive discipline,
problem employees, disciplinary proceedings enquiry etc.
IX 15 Fiscal planning
• Steps
• Plan and non-plan, zero budgeting, mid-term appraisal, capital and revenue
• Budget estimate, revised estimate, performance budget
• Audit
• Cost effectiveness
• Cost accounting
• Critical pathways
• Health care reforms
• Health economics
• Budgeting for various units and levels
X 10 Nursing informatics
• Trends
• General purpose
• Use of computers in hospital and community
• Patient record system
• Nursing records and reports
• Management information and evaluation system (MIES)
• E-nursing, Telemedicine, telenursing
• Electronic medical records
XI 10 Leadership
• Concepts, Types Theories
• Styles
• Manager behaviors
• Leader behaviors
• Effective leader : Characteristics, skills
• Group dynamics
• Power and politics
• Lobbying
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Stress management
UNIT HRS CONTENT
XII 10 Legal and ethical issues
Laws and ethics

• Ethical committee
• Code of ethics and professional conduct
• Legal system : Types of law, tort law, and liabilities
• Legal issues in nursing : negligence, malpractice, invasion of privacy, defamation
of character
• Patient care issues, management issues, employment issues
• Medico legal issues
• Nursing regulatory mechanisms : licensure, renewal, accreditation
• Patients rights
• Rights of special groups : children, women, HIV, handicap
• Infection control
• Standard safety measures
Practical
1. Prepare prototype personal files for staff nurses, faculty and cumulative records
2. Preparation of budget estimate, Revised estimate and performance budget
3. Plan and conduct staff development programme
4. Preparation of Organization Chart
5. Developing nursing standards / protocols for various units
6. Design a layout plan for speciality units / hospital, community and educational institutions
7. Preparation of job description of various categories of nursing personnel
8. Prepare a list of equipments and supplies for speciality units
9. Assess and prepare staffing requirement for hospitals, community and educational institutions
10. Plan of action for recruitment process
11. Prepare a vision and mission statement for hospital, community and educational institutions
12. Prepare a plan pf action for performance appraisal
13. Identify the problems of the speciality units and develop plan of action by using problem solving
approach
14. Plan a duty roster for speciality units / hospital, community and educational institutions
15. Prepare : anecdotes, incident reports, day and night reports, handing and taking over reports,
enquiry, nurses notes, official letters, curriculum vitae, presentation etc.
16. Prepare a plan for disaster management
17. Group work
18. Field appraisal report.
ESSENTIALS FOR A P. EXP.
1) DEMONSTRATION
2) PREPARATION/STUDY MATERIAL & PRESENTATION
3) ANALYSIS STUDY-REPORT
(GUIDE LINE TO BE PROVIDED) THAT IS
AIMS-OBJECTIVES EVALUATION
AREA FOR EXPERIENCE
• PREPARATION FOR DUTY ROSTER UNIT

• PREPARATION FOR INVENTORY
• PROCESS OF CONDEMNATION
• SUPERVISION FOR NSG/NON NSS STABB ?
• CLINICS FOR TRAINEE NURSES (BEDSIDE)
• OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF NURSES ADM AREA.
VISIT- APECIFIC Department

C S S D, kitchen
Waste disposal
Special unit
College Demonstration format
• Cumulative Record
• Personal Appraisal
• Various evaluation performe
• Organizational charts
• Job description
• Recruitment Process
• Vision-Mission statement
• Standing orders/protocol
• Staff development programme
• Model budget
Practical Experience:-Observational Study Report Preparation.
SN Departments/Area Weeks Hours

1 Hosptial Administration 11/2 60 hrs.
Nursing service administartion
Nursing education administartion
2 Community Health Administartion 11/2 60 hrs.
3 Visit to Specialised Unit /Hosptial 1 30 hrs.
(5 hrs. per day)
Total 150 hrs.
Hosptial Administration: -
• Account Section
• CSSD
• Dietary Section
• Waste Disposal etc.
Nursing Services Administration:-

• Office of Nursing Superintendent
• Departmental Incharge
Nursing Education Administration:-

• Office of Principal of School/College of Nursing
Community Health Administration: -

• DHS/DHO/CHC/RH/NGO/Govt.Agencies
Assignments: - Theory
• Seminar
• Module Preparation (Staff development programme)
• Vision Mission Statement
• Standing orders
• Job Description
• Cumulative reword
• Evaluation Performa
• Personal Appraisal
• Recruitment process.
Method of Teaching: -
• Lecture Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Field Visit
• Project work
• Seminar Presentation
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
THEORY
1. Mid Term - 50
2. Pre- term - 75
3. Seminar / Presentation 100
4. Evaluation for Performance appraisal 50
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Practical Experience Evaluation
1. Evaluation Criteria for writing report on Duties and responsibilities of Nursing

Personnel 50 Marks
2. Clinical Performance Evaluation : Nursing Service Administration 100 Marks

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT FOR SEMINAR
Introduction to the topic

Unit background
Concept, definition
History
Subject matter
Application in Nursing field
Summary
Conclusion
References
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SEMINAR PRESENTATION
Subject
Topic Date
Name of student Time
Group Maximum Marks : 100
Rating
SN. Criteria Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
1 Introduction
2 Organization of Content
3 Presentation of topic
4 Relevant examples
5 Relevant statistical data
6 Group participation
7 Control of group
8 Conclusion
AV Aids
9 Appropriate to subject
10 Proper use of A/V Aids
11 Self explanatory
12 Attractive
13 Planning and preparation
14 Use of Modern technology
Physical facilities
15 Environment
16 Classroom preparation
17 Over lay out
Personal Appearance
18 Voice & clarity
19 Mannerisms
20 References
Remarks & signature of supervisor-

Date :
Signature of student
Date :
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT FOR WRITING PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL :-
Guidelines :-
1 Define the purpose of assessment
2 Decide as to which groups are to be assessed
3 Select and define the qualities to be assessed on a Five point Rating scale.
4 Include the following areas
- Quality of performance - Quantity of work

- Quality of work
- Mental qualities - Ability to learn

- Adaptability
- Originality
- Reasoning powers
- Supervisory qualities - Leadership

- Organizing ability
- Cooperation
- Personal qualities - Honesty
- Self control
- Initiative
- Appearance
- Attitude towards fellow workers
- Attitude towards work
- Capacity for further development - Intelligence
- Acceptance of responsibility
- To Lead a group
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR WRITING PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

(Maximum Marks : 50)
SN. Criteria Marks Marks Total
Allotted Obtained
1 Preparation of Tool 20
2 Content 10
3 Comprehension 10
4 Conclusion 05
5 References 05
Total 50

Date :
Date :
CLINICAL EVALUATION PERFORMS NURSING SERVICE ADMINISTRATION
Name of the student Field placement

Period : Name of the supervisor
DECECTION :- To facilitate the use of the clinical evaluation performs, typical activities
behavior are described on a five point scale. The direction of all scale is from lowest (1) to
highest (5). Mark your evaluation by placing a tick mark in the column, describing the student’s
standing in relation to other students in the general level experiences :-
1 Poor 2 Fair 3 Good 4 Very good 5 Excellent

Marks : 100
SN SUPERVISOR TASKS Rating Remarks
1 2 3 4 5
1 Organizing ability
2 Leadership
3 Responsibility for equipments
& supplies
4 Maintenance of cleanliness of
ward
5 Assisting in Ward activity
(Pharmacy, Dietary etc)
6 Written & oral report
7 Teaching
8 Supervision of nonprofessional
workers
9 Problem solving ability
WORK PERFORMANCE
1 Knowledge
2 Skill (Accuracy & speed)
3 Maintaining nursing &
scientific principles
PERFSONAL QUALITIES
1 Communication skill
2 Attitude towards work
3 Self confidence
4 Inter – personal relationship
5 Emotional stability
6 Punctuality
7 Cooperation
8 Reliability

Date :
Date :
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT FOR WRITING REPORT ON DUTIES AND
PESPONSIBLITIES OF NURSING PERSONNEL (NURSING SUPERINTENDENT, WARD
IN CHARGES).
Introduction
Aim of the assignment
Objectives of the study
Qualification
Total years of service
Experience in Administration
Date of appointment in the Hospital for the assignment
Write the job description of each of the categories of the above employees in the hospital
under Administrative, Supervisory, Clinical, Teaching, Records, Reports & Returns and
other duties such as staff welfare, committee procedures ….
Conclusion
References
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR WRITING REPORT ON
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES OF NURSING PERSONNEL

SN. Criteria Marks Marks Total
Allotted Obtained
1 Introduction 10
2 Organization of content 20
3 Comprehensive 10
4 Conclusion 05
5 References 05
Total 50

Date :
Date :
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Journals:
1. Registered nurses.
2. Nursing times.
3. Nursing journal of India.
4. Nurses of India
5. Indian journal of medical ethics.
6. Indian journal of holistic nursing.
7. Journal of nursing practice and research.
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9. Herald of health
10. Health screen.
11. Health action
CLINICAL SPECIALTY – II
PAEDIATRIC (CHILD HEALTH) NURSING

Placement : IInd 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 in-depth understanding
in the filed 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 filed of Pediatric nursing.
Objectives
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
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 area of research in the filed 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 setting-Expanded and extended
• Legal aspects of child care
II 40 Medical Disorders among children :
• Pathophysiology, assessment (including interpretation of various
invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures) treatment
modalities, recent advances and nursing process in selected pediatric
medical disorders.
• Child with respiratory disorders :
- Upper respiratory tract : Acute Resp Tract Infection
choanal atresia, tonsillitis, epistaxis, aspiration.
- Lower respiratory tract : Bronchiolitis, Bronchopneumonia,
Bronchial Asthma, Tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis
• Child with gastro-intestinal disorders :
- Diarrhoeal diseases, gastro-esophageal reflux.
- Hepatic disorders: Hepatitis, Indian childhood Cirrhosis, liver
transplantation. Malabsorption syndrome,
• Child with renal / urinary tract disorders: Nephrotic syndrome,
Nephritis, Hydronephrosis, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, kidney
transplanation
• 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, Wilm’s
tumor, nephrobalstomas, neuroblastomas, Rhabdomyosarcoma,
retinoblastoma hepatoblastoma, bone tumors
• Child with blood disorders : Anemias, thalassemias, hemophilia,
polycythemia, ITP, thrombocytopenia, and disseminated intravascular
coagulation
• Child with skin disorders
• Communicable diseases
Diphtheria, Whooping cough
Measles, chicken pox, mumps, rubella
Poliomyelitis
• AIDS in children
• Nutritional disorders
Protein Energy malnutrition
Vitamin deficiencies
Unit Hours Content
III 40 Common Surgical Disorders among children
(In relation to pathophysiology and management)
• Gastrointestinal system : Cleft lip, cleft palate and conditions requiring
plastic surgery, Tracheo esophageal fistula / atresia, Diaphragmatic
Hernia, Hirschsprungs’ disease / megacolon, , intestinal obstruction,
duodenal atresia, gastrochisis, exomphalus, anorectal malformation,
omphalocele, diaphragmatic hernia
• Anomalies of the nervous system : Spina bifida, Neningocele,
Myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus
• Anomalies of the genito-urinary system : Hypospadias, Epispadias,
Phimosis Torsion of testis, Undescended testes, Extrophy bladder
• Anomalies of the skeletal system
• Nursing management of with traumatic injuries
• General principles of managing Pediatric, abdominal injury, poisoning,
foreign body obstruction, burns & Bites, accidents
• 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 20 Intensive care/critical care for pediatric clients
• Principles for critical care nursing
• Planning and organization of Critical care nursing
• Assessment, Resuscitation, & monitoring of pediatric patients in
critical care unit
• Anatomical & physiological basis of critical illness in infancy and
childhood.
• Care of child requiring long-term ventilation
• Fluid and Nutritional management of critically ill child
• Total parenteral nutrition
• Legal and ethical issues in pediatric intensive care
• Intensive care procedures, equipment and techniques
• Management of pediatric emergencies
Resp conditions, Status asthmaticus
Shock, Severe dehydration
Status epilepticus
CCF, Endocarditis
Encephalopathy, Poisoning
Trauma, Head injury
Burns, accidents
• Documentation
V 5 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.
Unit Hours Content
VI 5 Challenged child and implications for nursing
• Physically challenged causes, features, early detection and management
• Cerebral palsied child,
• Mentally challenged child.
• Training & rehabilitation of challenged children.
VII 5 Crisis and nursing intervention
• Terminally ill children and death during childhood
• Nursing intervention – counseling
VIII 5 Drugs used in Pediatrics
• Criteria for dose calculation
• Administration of drugs, oxygen and blood
• Drug interactions
• Adverse effects and their management
IX 10 Administration and management of pediatric care unit
• Design & layout
• Staffing,
• Equipment, supplies,
• Norms, policies and protocols
• Practice standards for pediatric care unit
• Documentation
X 10 Education and training in Pediatric Care
• Staff orientation, training and development,
• In-service education program,
• Clinical teaching programs.
PRACTICAL
Total = 960 Hours

1 Week = 30 Hours
• Clinical practice in pediatric medical, surgical, cardio-thoracic wards, neonatal intensive care
unit, labour room, pediatric OPD, immunization, well baby clinic, child guidance clinics, school
health centrer, community health.
• Clinical presentation of a child-per week by each student
• Field visits: Child care center, Anganwadi, play school, Special schools for challenged children,
Juvenile court, UNICEF, Orphanage, Creche, SOS village.
SN Deptt. / Unit No. of week Total Hours

1 Pediatric Medicine ICU 4 120 Hours
2 Pediatric Surgical ICU 4 120 Hours
3 NICU 4 120 Hours
4 Pediatric OT 2 60 Hours
5 Pediatric medicine ward 6 180 Hours
6 Pediatric surgery ward 6 180 Hours
7 Emergency / Casualty 4 120 Hours
8 Field visits 2 60 Hours
Total 32 960 Hours
Student Activities
Clinical presentation 2 x 50 = 100
Case studies 2 x 50 = 100
NICU Report 50
Nursing care plan 2 x 25 = 50
Health education related to disease conditions
Project work(Problem based) 50
Field Visits. Special schools for challenged children,
Juvenile court, Orphanage,
Evaluation Theory Practical

Internal 25 100
External 75 100
Int assessment Midterm & Prefinal Exam 125 (50 & 75 resp.)
Seminar 1
Journal presentation 5
Essential
I. Procedures Observed :
• Echo cardiogram
• Ultrasound head
• ROP screening (Retinopathy of prematurity)
II. Procedures Assisted’

• Advanced neonatal life support
• Lumbar Puncture
• Arterial Blood Gas
• ECG Recording
• Umbilical catheterization – arterial and venous
• Arterial B P monitoring
• Blood transfusion – exchange transfusion full and partial
• IV cannulation & therapy
• Arterial catheterization
• Chest tube insertion
• Endotracheal intubation
• Ventilation
• Insertion of long line
III Procedures Performed :

• Airway Management
• Application of Oro Pharyngeal Airway
• Oxygen therapy
• CPAP ((Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
• Care of the Tracheostomy
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Monitoring of Neonates – clinically & with monitors, CRT (Capillary Refill Time),
assessment of jaundice, ECG
• Gastric Lavage
• Setting of Ventilators
• Phototherapy
• Assessment of Neonates : Identification & assessment of risk factors, APGAR Score,
gestation age, Anthropometric assessment, Weighing the baby, Newborn examination,
detection of life threatening congenital abnormalities,
• Admission & discharge of neonates
• Feeding – Management of breast feeding, artificial feeding, expression of breast milk, OG
(Orogastric) tube insertion, gavage feeding, TPN, Breast feeding counseling.
• Thermoregulation – Axillary warmer, incubators, management of thermoregulation &
control
• Administration of Drugs : I/M IV Injection, IV Cannulation and fixation infusion pump,
Calculation of dosages, Neonatal formulation of drugs, use of tuberculin / insulin
syringes, Monitoring fluid therapy, Blood adminstration.
• Procedures for prevention of infections: Hand washing, disinfections & sterilization,
surveillance, fumigation
• Collection of Specimens
• Setting, Use & maintenance of basic equipment: Ventilator, O2 analyzer, monitoring
equipment, Photo therapy unit, Flux meter, Infusion pump, Radiant warmer, incubator,
Centrifuge machine, Bilimeter, Refractometer, laminar flow
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Achar ST and Viswanathan ; “Text book of Paediatrics; A Clinical Approach “Orient

Longman, Mumbai
2. Alexander NM,Brown MS; “ Paediatric Physical Diagnosis for Nurses” McGrew Hill Book
Co, New York
3. Ball; “ Paediatric Nursing caring for children” Prenticehall, 1999
4. Behrman, Richard K & Vaughan; ”Nelson,s Textbook of Paediatrics” ; WB Saunders
Company
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15. Ghosh Shanti; “ Know your child” Jaypee Brothers
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17. Gupte Suraj; “ A Short Text book of Paediatrics” Jaypee Brothers
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Journals:
1 Pediatric Today.
CHILD HEALTH NURSING
PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF NEW BORN
I] Biod a t a of b a by a nd m ot her 05 M a r k s
Name of the baby (if any) : Age:
Birth weight : Present weight:
Mother’s name : Period of gestation:
Date of delivery :
Identification band applied :
Type of delivery : Normal/ Instrumental/ Operation
Place of delivery : Hospital/ Home
Any problems during birth : Yes/ No
If Yes explain :
Antenatal history :
Mother’s age : Height: Weight:
Nutritional status of mother :
Socio-economic background :
II] Ex a m i n a tion of the b a by : 05 M a r k s

Characteristics In the Baby Comparison with the
normal
1. Weight
2. Length
3. Head circumference
4. Chest circumference
5. Mid-arm circumference
6. Temperature
7. heart rate
8. Respiration
III] Gener a l be h a vior a nd ob serv a tion s 05 M a r k s

Color :
Skin/ Lanugo :
Vernix caseosa :
Jaundice :
Cyanosis :
Rashes :
Mongolian spot :
Birth marks :
Head :
- Anterior fontanel :
- Posterior fontanel :
- Any cephalhematoma/ caput succedaneum
- Forceps marks (If any) :
Eyes : Face:
Cleft lip/ palate
Ear Cartilage :
Trunk:
- Breast nodule
- Umbilical cord
- Hands :
Feet/Sole creases :
Legs :
Genitalia :
Muscle tone :
Reflexes
- Clinging :
- Laughing/sneezing :
- Sucking :
- Rooting :
- Gagging :
- Grasp :
- Moro :
- Tonic neck reflex :
Cry: Good/ week
APGAR scoring at birth :
First feed given :
Type of feed given :
Total requirements of fluid & calories:
Amount of feed accepted :
Special observations made during feed:
Care of skin :
Care of eyes, nose, ear, mouth :
Care of umbilicus and genitalia :
Meconium passed/ not passed :
Urine passed/ not passed :
IV] Identification of H e alth Need s in B a b y & M ot her. 05 M a r k s
V] H e alth educ a tion to mot her a b out Bre a s t feeding : 05 M a r k s
Care of skin, eye, and umbilicus ect.
V ]Bibliography
PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

( A ge group: birth to 5 yrs)
I] Identification D a t a
Name of the child :
Age :
Sex :
Date of admission :
Diagnosis :
Type of delivery : Normal/ Instrumental/LSCS
Place of delivery : Hospital/ Home
Any problem during birth : Yes/ No
If yes, give details :
Order of birth :
II] Gro w t h & development of child & comp a ri s o n w it h nor m al:

Anthropometry In the Child Normal 02 Marks
Weight
Height
Chest circumference
Head circumference
Mid arm circumference
Dentition
III] Milestone s of development:
Developmental milestones In Child Comparison with the 02 Marks
normal
1. Responsive smile
2. Responds to Sound
3. Head control
4. Grasps object
5. Rolls over
6. Sits alone
7. Crawls or creeps
8. Thumb-finger co-ordination (Prehension)
9. Stands with support
10.Stands alone
11.Walks with support
12.Walks alone
13.Climbs steps
14.Runs
IV] S oci a l, E m otion a l & L a n g u a g e Development:02 M a r k s

Social & emotional development In Child Comparison with the
normal
Responds to closeness when held
Smiles in recognition
Recognizes mother
Coos and gurgles
Seated before a mirror, regards
image
Discriminates strangers
Wants more than one to play
Says Mamma, Papa
Responds to name, no or give it to me
Increasingly demanding
Offers cheek to be kissed
Can speak single word
Use pronouns like I, Me, You
Asks for food, drinks, toilet,
Plays with doll
Gives full name
Can help put things away
Understands difference between boy & girl
Washes hands
Feeds himself/herself
Repeats with number
Understands under, behind,inside, outside
Dresses and undresses
V] Pl ay h a bit s 02 M a r k s
Child’s favourite toy and play:
Does he play alone or with other children?
VI] Toilet trai ning 02 M a r k s

Is the child trained for bowel movement & if yes, at what age:
Has the child attained bladder control & if yes, at what age:
Does the child use the toilet?
VII] Nutrition 02 M a r k s
• Breast feeding (as relevant to age)
• Weaning Has weaning started for the child: Yes/No If yes, at what age &
specify the weaning diet. Any problems observed during weaning:
Meal pattern at home 02 M a r k s
Sample of a day’s meal: Daily requirements of chief nutrients :
Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner: Snacks:
VIII] I m m u ni z a tion s t atu s & sc h edule of completion of im m u ni z a tion. 02 M a r k s
I X] Sleep P attern 02 M a r k s
How many hours does the child sleep during day and night?
Any sleep problems observed & how it is handled:
X] S c h ooling 02 M a r k s
Does the child attend school?
If Yes, which grade and report of school performance:
X I] P a rent child relations hip
How much time do the parents spend with the child?
Observation of parent-child interaction:
X II] Expl a i n p arent a l re action to illnes s a nd ho s pit aliz ation
X III] C hild’s re action to the illnes s & ho s pit al tea m
X I V ] Identification of needs on priority
X V ] Co nclusion
XVI] Bibliography
Ev alu ation Criteria :A s s e s s m e nt of Gro wt h
PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR CASE STUDY

I] P atient’s Biod a t a
Name, Age, Sex, Religion, Marital status, Occupation, Source of health
care, Date of admission, Provisional Diagnosis, Date of surgery if any.
II] Presenting complaints
Describe the complaints with which the child has been admitted to the
ward.
III] C hild’s Per so n al dat a:
• Obstetrical history of mother
• Prenatal & natal history
• Growth & Development (compare with normal)
• Immunization status
• Dietary pattern including weaning
• Nutritional status
• Play habits
• Toilet training habits
• Sleep pattern
• Schooling
IV] S ocio-econo mic s t atu s of the f a m ily:
Monthly income, expenditure on health, food, education
V] Hi s t ory of Illnes s
i) History of present illness – onset, symptoms, duration,
precipitating/ aggregating factors
ii) History of past illness – Illnesses, hospitalizations, surgeries, allergies.
iii) Family history – Family tree, family history of illness, risk factors,
congenital problems, psychological problems.
VI] Di a g no si s :- Provisional & confirm.
VII] Description of disease: Includes the followings:
1. Definition
2. Related anatomy and physiology
3. Etiology & risk factors
4. Path physiology
5. Clinical features
VIII] P hy sic a l Ex a m i n a tion of P atient
Clinical features present in the book present in the patient
IX] Investigations:-
Date Investigation done Result Normal value Inference
X] M a n a g e m e nt - M edic al / S urgic al
• Aims of management
• Objectives of Nursing Care Plan
X I] M edic al M a n a g e m e nt
S.No
Drug (Pharmacologica l name)
Dose Frequency / Time Action Side effects & drug interaction
Nurse’s responsibility
X II] Nur s i ng m a n a g e m e nt ( U s e Nur sing Proces s )(Short Term & Long Term
Plans)Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Objective Plan of care Rationale Implementation
Evaluation
X III] Co m plic a tion s
Prognosis of the patient
X I V ] D a y to da y progres s report of the p a tient
X V ] Di sc h a r ge plan ning
X V I ] Reference s:
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CASE STUDY
(Maximum Marks – 50)
SN. Item Marks
01. Introduction. 03
02. History and assessment. 05
03. Comparative finding with patients. 10
04. Theoretical knowledge and understanding of diagnosis. 05
05. Nursing Process. 15
06. Follow up care. 05
07. Summary and conclusion. 05
08. Bibliography. 02
Total 50
Note :- One Medical and One Surgical Pediatrics Case study. 50 Marks each.
PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR CASE PRESENTATION
I] P atient Biod a t a
Describe the complaints with which the child has been brought to the
hospital
III] C hild’s Per son al da t a:
• Obstetrical history of mother
• Prenatal & natal history
• Growth & Development, compare with normal (Refer Assessment
Proforma).
• Immunization status
• Dietary pattern including weaning(Breast feeding relevant to age)
• Play habits
• Toilet training
• Sleep pattern
• Schooling
IV] S ocio-econo mic s t atu s of the f a m ily: Monthly income, expenditure on health, food, education etc.
V] History of Illness
precipitating/aggravating factors
ii) History of past illness – Illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medications
iii) Family history – Family tree, history of illness in the family members,
risk factors, congenital problems, psychological problems.
VI] Di a g no si s: (Provisional & confirmed).
Description of disease: Includes the followings
2. Definition.
5. Path physiology
6. Clinical features.
VII] P hy sic a l Ex a m i n a tion of P atient (D ate & Ti me)
Physical examination: with date and time.
Clinical features present in the book
Present in the patient
VIII] Investigations
Date Investigation done Results Normal value Inference
I X] M a n a g e m e nt - ( M edic al / Surgic al)
• Aims of management
• Objectives of Nursing Care Plan
X] Tre at m e nt:
SNo
Drug(Pharmacologica l name)
Dose Frequency/ Time
Action Side effects & drug interaction
• Surgical management
• Nursing management
X I] Nur s i ng C a r e Pl a n: Short Term & Long Term plan.
Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Objective Plan of care Rationale Implementation Evaluation
XII] Di sc h a r ge pla n ning:
It should include health education and discharge planning given to
the patient.
XIII] Progno s i s of the patient:
XI V ] S u m m a r y of the ca s e:
X V ] References:
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CASE PRESENTATION
Criteria Total M a r k s
1. Content S u bjective & objective dat a . 08
2. Problem s & need Identified & N s g. C are Plan. 15
3. E f fectivenes s of pres e ntation. 05
4. Co- relation w it h patient & book. 10
5. U s e of A. V. Aid s. 05
6. P hy sic al arr a nge ment. 02
7. Group pa rticipation. 03
8. Bibliogra p hy & references. 02
Total 50
CLINICAL EVALUATION: CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Area :- Paed. Medical & Surgical Nursing. Maximum Marks –100
Name of the Student
Year: Nursing Duration of Experience
S.No Criteria 1 2 3 4
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & APPLICATION
1. Possess sound knowledge of principles of Paed Nsg
2. Has an understanding of the modern trends and current issues in paed nsg practice
3. Has knowledge of normal growth and development of children
4. Has adequate knowledge of paed nutrition and applies principles of normal therapeutic diet
5. Able to elicit health history of child and family accurately
6. Identifies need/problems of Children with Medical & Surgical problems
7. Able to plan, implement and evaluate care both preoperatively and post operatively
8. Able to calculate and administer medications to children accurately
9. Recognizes the role of play in children & facilitates play therapy for hospitalized children
10. Acts promptly in paediatric emergencies
11. Makes relevant observations, maintain records & reports promptly & effectively.
12. Skilful in carrying out physical examination, developmental screening and detecting deviations
from normal
13. Able to carry out therapeutic regime related to children in accordance with principles of
paediatric Nsg
14. Identifies opportunities for health education & rehabilitation and encourages parent participation
in the care of the child
15. Demonstrates evidence of self learning by reading of current literature/seeking help from
experts.
Personality aspects
16. Professional grooming & turn-out
17. Able to think logically, alert, attentive and well informed
18. Communicates effectively
19. Enthusiastic & takes interest in clinical setting
20. Trust worthy and reliable
21. Courteous, tactful & considerate in all her dealings with colleagues, seniors, patients & family
22. Displays emotional maturity and leader ship qualities.
23. Follows instructions & exhibits positive behavioral changes as and when required
24. Practices economy in relation to time, effort & material in all aspects of care
25. Complete assignments in time with self motivation and efforts.
Positive & Negative aspects. Signature of Student Signature of Clinical supervisor
PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR HEATLH TEACHING.
Topic Selected :-
1. Name of the Student Teacher.
2. Name of the Supervisor.
3. Venue.
4. Date.
5. Time
6. Group.
7. Previous knowledge group.
8. General objectives.
9. Specific objectives.
10. A. V. Aids. used.
Pla n for H e alth Te a c hi ng.

Sr. No. Time Specific objectives Content T/L A. V.Aids Evaluation.
activities
References.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR HEAlTH TEACHING.

SN Criteria Marks Allotted. Marks Obtained
01. Lesson plan. 6
02. Presentation. 5
03. Communication skill 3
04. A. V. Aids. 4
05. Relevance to the topic. 3
06. Group participation. 2
07. Bibliography /References. 2
Total 25
Signature of Student
Signature of Clinical supervisor

CLINICAL EVALUATION: CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Area :- NICU (Maximum Marks – 100)
Name of the Student
Year:
No
Criteria 1 2 3 4
KNOWLEDGE SKILL & APPLICATION.
1. Possess sound knowledge of principles of Paed Nsg and the modern trends and current
issues in Paed Nsg practice
2. Is familiar with the NICU protocol for maintenance of asepsis and prevention of cross
infection in NICU
3. Has knowledge and skill in assessment & care of New born
4. Possess knowledge and demonstrates skill in neonatal resuscitation
5. Has adequate knowledge, identifies needs and exhibit skill and efficiency in caring for the
LBW infants
6. Makes relevant observations, maintains records & reports promptly & effectively
7. Has adequate knowledge regarding feeding and follows safe feeding practices
8. Able to calculate and administer medications to neonates accurately
9. Demonstrates ability to care for neonates in incubator and on ventilator.
10. Acts promptly in paediatric emergencies
11. Able to apply principles of paed nsg in the management of neonates under phototherapy.
12. Has knowledge of exchange transfusion
13. Able to identify early manifestations of common neonatal problems and manage
accordingly
14. Identifies opportunities for health education and encourages parent participation in the
care of the child
15. Demonstrates evidence of self learning by reading of current literature/seeking help from
experts.
PERSONALITY ASPECTS.
16. Professional grooming & turn-out
17. Able to think logically, alert, attentive and well informed
18. Communicates effectively
19. Enthusiastic & takes interest in clinical setting
20. Trust worthy and reliable
21. Courteous, tactful & considerate in all her dealings with colleagues, seniors, patients &
family
22. Displays emotional maturity and leadership qualities.
23. Follows instructions & exhibits positive behavioral changes as and when required
24. Practices economy in relation to time, effort & material in all aspects of care
25. Complete assignments in time with self motivation and effort
Positive & Negative aspects.
Signature of Student Signature of Clinical supervisor
PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR HEALTH TEACHING
Topic Selected :-
10.Name of the student teacher:
11.Name of the supervisor
12.Venue:
13.Date:
14.Time:
15.Group:
16.Previous knowledge of the group
17.AV aids used
18. General objectives
19.Specific objectives
Le s s o n plan for he a lth tal k
S. No. Time Specific
objectives
Content Teaching
Learning
Activities
A V Aids Evaluation
Reference s:
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR HEALTH TEACHING
S.No. Criteria Total Marks 12345
Lesson Plan.
Presentation.
Communication skill.
Preparation & effective use of A V
Aids.
Group participation.
08
05
05
04
03
Total 25
Ev alu ation Criteria :Ex a m i n a tion & A s s e s s m e n t of Ne w b o r n
S.N. Item Marks
1 Adherence to format 02
2 Skill in Physical examination & assessment 10
3 Relevance and accuracy of data recorded 05
4 Interpretation of Priority Needs Identification of 06
baby & mother
5 Bibliography 02
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Total 25
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& Development (Ne w born b a by )
SN Item Marks
1. Ad herence to form a t 02
2. S kill in P hy sic al exa min a tion & a s s e s s m e nt 10
3. Relevance a nd a ccur acy of dat a recorded 05
4. Interpretation Identification of Needs 05
5. Bibliogra p hy 03
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Tot a l 25
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CLINICAL SPECIALITY – II
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
SUB SPECIALITY – CARDIO VASCULAR AND THORACIC NURSING
Placement: II year Hours of Instruction

Theory : 150 hours
Practical: 950 hours
Total : 1100 hours
1. Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and indepth understanding in the
field of cardiovascular and thoracic nursing. It will help students to develop advanced skills for nursing
intervention in various cardio medical and surgical conditions. It will enable the student to function as
Cardio vascular and Thoracic Nurse practitioner/ specialist. It will further enable the student to function as
educator, manager and research in the field of cardio vascular and thoracic nursing.
Objective:
A the end of the course the students will be able to :
1. Appreciate trends and issues related to cardio vascular and thoracic Nursing.
2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophydiology and diagnostic assessment of cardio vascular and
thoracic conditions
3. Participate in national health programs for health promotion prevention and rehabilitation of patients
with cardio vascular and thoracic conditions
4. Perform physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment
5. Assist in various diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures
6. Apply nursing process in providing comprehensive care to patients with cardio vascular and thoracic
conditions
7. Demonstrate advance skills / competence in managing patients with cardio vascular and thoracic
conditions including Advance Cardiac Life Support.
8. Describe the various drugs used in cardio vascular and thoracic conditions and nurses responsibility.
9. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments / gadgets used for critical care of cardio vascular and
thoracic patients
10. Appreciate team work & co-ordinate activities related to patient care.
11. Practice infection control measures
12. Identify emergencies and complications and take appropriate measures
13. Discuss the legal and ethical issues in cardio vascular and thoracic nursing
14. Assist patient and their family to cope with emotional distress, grief anxiety and spiritual needs
15. Appreciate the role of alternative system of medicine in care of patient
16. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of cardio
vascular and thoracic nursing.
17. Identify the sources of stress and manage burnout syndrome among health care providers.
18. Teach and supervise nurses and allied health workers.
19.Design a layout of ICCU and ICTU and develop standards for cardio vascular and thoracic nursing
practice.
Unit Hrs Content
I 5 2. Introduction
 Trends and recent development in the field of cardiology and CVT Nursing
 Health problems related to CVT field
 Concepts, principles and Nursing perspectives
 Ethical and legal implications
 Recent Research studies in the field of CVT Nursing and Evidence based nursing
and its application in cardio vascular and thoracic nursing (to be incorporated in all
the units)
II 5 3. Epidemiology
 Hereditary psycho social factors, hypertension, smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus
etc
 Health promotion, disease prevention, Life style modification conditions.
 National health programs related to cardio vascular and thoracic conditions
 Alternate system of medicine
 Complementary therapies
III 5 Review of anatomy and physiology of cardio vascular and respiratory system
 Review of anatomy and physiology of heart, lung, thoracic cavity and blood
vessels. Embryology of heart and lung.
 Coronary circulation, Pulmonary circulation, Systemic circulation
 Hemodynamics and electro physiology of heart.
 Bio-chemistry of blood in relation to cardio pulmonary function.
IV 20 Assessment and Diagnostic Measures
• Radiologic examination of the chest:
• interpretation, chest film findings
•Electro cardiography (ECG): electrical conduction through the heart, basic
electrocardiograhy, 12 lead electrocardiography determination
-EGC changes in: intraventricular conduction abnormalities Arrhythmias,
ischemia and Infarction, atrial and ventricular enlargement, electrolyte
imbalance.
• Echocardiography: echocardiography of cardiac structures in health and disease,
newer techniques – indication, procedure, normal and deviation
• Nuclear and other imaging studies of the heart: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Stress test (TMT): indications and objectives, safety and pre intra and post care
• Cardio electrophysiology procedures : diagnostic studies, interventional and
catheter ablation, nursing care
• Cardiac catheterization: indications, contraindications, preparation, procedure,
interpretation of data, After care spirometry, Blood gases analysis, X-Ray chest
electrophysiology procedures : diagnostic studies, interventional and catheter
ablation, nursing care
• Pulmonary function test : Bronchoscope and graphies.
• Interpretation of diagnostic measures
• Nurse’s role in diagnostic test
 Blood test: Blood specimen collection, Cardiac markers, Blood lipids,
Hematologic studies, Blood cultures, Coagulation studies, Arterial blood gases,
Blood Chemistries, cardiac enzyme studies, Serum Concentration of Selected
drugs.
 Interpretation and role of nurse
Heart rate variability Mechanisms, measurements, pattern, factors, impact of
intervention HRV.
V 10 Congenital Heart Diseases,
 Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis related pathophysiology
and nursing management of :
• Embryological development of heart.
• Classification – cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease.
• Tetralogy of Fallots.
• Atrial Septal Defect, Ventricular Septal Defect., Eisenmenger’s complex.
• Patent ductus arteriousus, AP window
• Truncus Arteriosus
• Transposition of great arteries.
• Total Anomaly of Pulmonary Venous Connection.
• Pulmonary stenosia, atresia.
• Coarctation pf aprta
• Ebsein’s anomly
Double outlet right ventricle, Single
ventricle, Hypoplastic left heart
syndrome.
Unit Hrs Content
VI 25 Cardiac disorders and nursing management:

 Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis related pathophysiology,
complications Rehabilitation drugs specific Diet specific and nursing management
of:
• Ischaamic – heart disease Angina pectoris, Coronaryartery disease myocardial
Infarction
• Inflamatory Heart diseases Endocardits, Myocanditls, Pericanditis
• Heart failure Acute, chromic, CCF
• Rheumatic heart disease and other Valvular Diseases
• Cardiomyopathy, dilated, restrictive hypertrophic, Cardiomegaly
• Arrhythmias
• Heart block
• Cardiac emergencies
• Angina of various types
Associated illnesses
VII 10 Altered pulmonary conditions:
 Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis related pathophysiology,

Complications, Preventive measures, Rehabilitation, Patient education, Drugs
specific, Diet specific and nursing management of:
• Bronchitis
• Bronchial asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Pneumonias
• Lung abscess, lung tumour
• Pulmonary tuberculosis, fibrosis, pneumoconiosis etc
• Pleuritis, effusion
• Pneumo, haemo and pyothorax
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Acute and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (conditions leading to)
• Cor pulmonale Acute respiratory distress syndrome Pulmonary exbolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Unit Hrs Content
VIII 10 Vascular disorders and nursing management

 Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis related pathophysiology
• Disorders of arteries
• Disorders of the aorta
• Aortic Aneurysms,
• Aortic dissection
• Raynaud’s phenomenon
• Peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities
• Venous thrombosis
• Peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities
• Venous thrombosis
• Varicose veins
• Chronic venous insufficiency and venous leg ulcers
• Pulmonary embolism
IX 10 Cardio thoracic emergency interventions
 CPR- BLS and ALS
 Use of ventilator, defibrillator, pacemaker
 Post resuscitation care
 Care of the critically ill patients
 Psychosocial and spiritual of critically ill
 Stress management; ICU psychosis
X 10 Nursing Care of a patient with obstructive airway
 Assessment
 Use of artificial airway
 Endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy and its care
 Complication, minimum cuff leak, securing tubes
Oxygen delivery systems.
 Nasal Cannula
 Oxygen mask, Venturi mask
 Partial rebreathing bag
 Bi-PAP and C-PAP masks
 Uses, advantages, disadvantages, nursing implications of each.
Mechanical Ventilation
 Principles of mechanical ventilation
 Types of mechanical ventilation and ventilators.
 Modes of ventilation, advantages, disadvantages, complications.
 PEEP therapy, indications, physiology and complications. Weaning off the
ventilator.
Nursing assessment and interventions of on ventilator patient.
XI 10 Pharmacology therapeutic to CVT condition
 Pharmacokinetics
 Analgesics / Anti inflammatory agents
 Antibiotics, antiseptics
 Drug reaction & toxicity
 Drug used in cardiac emergencies
 Blood and blood components
• Antithrombolytic agents
• Ionotropic agents
• Beta-blocking agents
• Calcium channel blockers.
• Vaso constrictors
• Vaso dilators
• ACE inhibitors.
• Anticoagulents
• Antiarrhythmic drugs.
• Anti hypertensivcs
•
Diuretics
•
Sedatives and tranquilizers.
•
Digitalis
•
Antilipemics
 Principles of drug administration, role and responsibilities of nurses and care of
drugs
XII 20 Nursing Care of patient undergoing cardio thoracic surgery
 Indications, selection of patient
 Preoperative assessment and preparation; counselling
 Intraoperative care: Principles of open heart surgery, equipment, anaesthesia,
cardiopulmonary by pass.
 Surgical procedures for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, recent advances and
types of grafts, angioplasty, Valve replacement or reconstruction, cardiac
transplant, Palliative surgery and different Stents, vascular surgery, other recent
advances.
 Thoracic surgery: labectomy, pneumonectomy, tumour excision etc
 Immediate postoperative care: assessment, post operative problems and
interventions: Bleeding, Cardiac tamponade, Low cardiac output, Infraction,
Pericardial effusion, Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax, Haemothorax,
Coagulopathy, Thermal imbalance, Inadequate., ventilation/ perfusion,
Neurological problems, renal problems, Psychological problems.
 Chest physiotherapy
 Nursing interventions, complimentary therapy/ alternative systems of medicine.
 Intermediate and late post operative care after CABG, valve surgery, others.
Follow up care
XIII 5  Cardiac rehabilitation and preventive measures
 Process
 Physical evaluation
 Physical conditioning for cardiovascular efficiency through exercise
 Counseling
 Follow up care
 Preventive Measures
5 Intensive Coronary Care Unit/intensive cardio thoracic unit:
 Quality assurance
• Standards, Policies, Procedure protocol
• Infection control; Standard safety measures
• Nursing audit
• Design of ICCU/ IRCU
• Staffing; cardiac team (Respiratory team)
• Burn out syndrome
 Nurse’s role in the management of I.C.C.U. and IRCU
 Mobile coronary care unity
 Planning inservice educational programme and teaching
4. PRACTICAL
Clinical practice in medical surgical cardio thoracic wards, intensive care units, cardio
thoracic OPD, community preventive cardiology and operation theatres.
I. Practicals
Total – 960 Hours
1. 1 Weeks = 30 Hours
6 hrs per day x 5 days
SN Deptt/ Unit No. of Week Total Hours
1 Cardio thoracic - Medical 4 120 Hours
- Surgical 4 120 Hours
2 OTs (Cardiac and thoracic) 4 120 Hours
3 Casualty 2 60 Hours
4 Diagnostic labs including cath lab 2 60 Hours
5 ICCU 4 120 Hours
6 ICU 4 120 Hours
7 CCU 4 120 Hours
8 Paediatric Intensive 2 60 Hours
9 OPD 2 60 Hours
Total 32 Weeks 960 Hours
5.
6. Essential Nursing Skills
7. Procedures Observed
1. Echo Cardiogram
2. Ultrasound
3. Monitoring JVP, CVP
4. CT SCAN
5. MRI
6. Pet SCAN
7. Angiography
8. Cardiac cathetrisation
9. Angioplasty
10. Various Surgeries
11. Any other
I. Procedures Assisted
1. Arterial blood gas analysis
2. Thoracentesis
3. Lung biopsy
4. Computer assisted tomography (CAT Scan)
5. M.R.I.
6. Pulmonary angiography
7. Bronchoscopy
8. Pulmonary function test
9. ET tube insertion
10. Tracheostomy tube insertion
11. Cardiac catheterization
12. Angiogram
13. Defibrillation
14. Treadmill test
15. Echo cardiography
16. Doppler ultrasound
17. Cardiac Surgery
18. Insertion of chest tube
19. CVP Monitoring
20. Measuring pulmonary artery pressure by Swan-Ganz Catheter
21. Cardiac Pacing
II. Procedures Performed

1. Preparation of assessment tool for CT client (Cardiac, thoracic and vascular).
2. ECG – Recording, Reading, Identification of abnormalities
3. Oxygen therapy – Cylinder, central supply
Catheter, nasal canula, mask, tent
Through ET and Tracheostomy tube
Manual resuscitation bag
4. Mechanical ventilation
5. Spirometery
6. Tuberculen skin test
7. Aerosal therapy
8. Nebulizer therapy
9. Water seal drainage
10. Chest physiotherapy including – Breathing Exercise
Coughing Exercises
11. Suctioning – Oropharyngeal, nasotracheal, Endotrachoeal
Through tracheostomy tube
12. Artificial airway cuff maintenance
13. CPR
14. Care of client on ventilator
15. Identification of different – Arrhythmias
Abnormal pulses, respirations
B.P. Variation
Heart sounds
Breath sounds
16. Pulse oxymetry
17. Insertion
18. Bolus I.V. Injection
19. Life line
20. Maintenance of “Heplock”
21. Subcutaneous of Heparin
22. Obtaining leg measurements to detect early swelling in thrombophlebitis
23. Identification of Homans signs
24. Buerger – Allen exercises
25. Hemodynamic monitoring
26. Recording Flow sheet in ICCU, ICTU
8. Teaching Learning Activities
Teaching Methods Clinical Experience

• Lecture • Case Assignment
• Group Discussion • Establishing interpersonal relationship
• Interpersonal relationship studies • Communication technique
• Demonstration of nursing procedures • History taking physical examination
• Case presentation/ case studies participation in case conference
• Seminars • Case presentations
• Case conferences • Involvement in health education
• Field trip (specialty Hospitals) • Recreational and occupational therapy
• Assisting in diagnostic procedures
• Learns to take decisions according to
priority needs
• Write specific nursing care plan
• Field trip to specialty hospitals.
9. Evaluation Criteria: Internal Theory

Unit Tests (2) 75
Mid Term 50
Pre Term 75
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Total : 200
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Practical Experience Assignments
Case study : 02 (50 marks each) 50 x 2 = 100
Case Presentation : 02 (50 marks each) 50 x 2 = 100
Care Plan : 03 (50 marks each) 50 x 3 = 150
Clinical Performance Evaluation: 03 (100 marks each) 100 x 3 = 300
Practical Examination Mid Term 50
Pre Term 100
800
Internal Assessment Total marks out of 100
External Assessment Total marks out of 100
Final Examinations :
Theory
Internal : 25
External : 75
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Total : 100
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Practical
Internal : 100
External : 100
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Total : 200
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M.Sc. NURSING : CLINICAL SPECIALITY – II

Area :- (Maximum Marks – 50)
01. Selection of patient.

02. Demographic data of the patient.
03. Medical history past and present illness.
04. Comparison of the patient’s disease with book picture.
a) Anatomy and physiology.
b) Etiology.
c) Patho physiology.
d) Signs and symptoms.
e) Diagnosis - provisional & final
f) Investigations
g) Complications & prognosis.
05. Management:- Medical or Surgical
a) Aims and objectives.
b) Drugs and Medications.
c) Diet.
06. Nursing Management (Nursing Process approach)
b) Assessment and specific observations.
c) Nursing diagnosis.
d) Nursing care plan (Short term & long term with rationale.)
e) Implementation of nursing care with priority.
f) Health teaching.
g) Day to day progress report & evaluation.
h) Discharge planning.
07. Drug Study.
08. Research evidence.
09. Summary and conclusion.
10. Bibliography.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CASE STUDY.
SN Criteria Marks allotted. Marks obtained Total
01. Assessment 5
02. theoretical knowledge
about disease 5
03. Comparative study of the
patient’s disease & book
picture. 10
04. Management: Medical
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
07. Summary & conclusion
including research evidence. 5
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

M Sc NURSING: CLINICAL SPECIALITY – II
1. I] Patient Biodata
Describe the complaints with which the child has been brought to the hospital
III] S ocio-econo mic s t atu s of the f a m ily: Monthly income, expenditure on health, food,
education etc.
IV] History of Illness (Medical & Surgical)
ii) History of past illness surgery, allergies, medications etc.
risk factors, congenital problems, psychological problems etc.
V] Di a g no si s: (Provisional & confirmed).
1. Definition.
3. Path physiology
VI] P hy sic a l Ex a m i n a tion of P atient (D ate & Ti me)
Clinical features present in the book Present in the patient
2. VII] Investigations
Date Investigation done Results Normal value Inferences
VIII] M a n a g e m e nt - ( Medic al / Surgic al)
a) Aims of management
b) Objectives of Nursing Care Plan
I X] Tre at m e nt:
S.No Drug (Pharmacological name) Dose Frequency/ Time Action Side
effects & drug reaction
Nurse’s
responsibility
• Medical or Surgical Management.
X] Nur sing C a r e Pl a n: Short Term & Long Term plan.
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
Rationale Implementation Evaluation
X I] Di sc h a r ge plan ning:
It should include health education and discharge planning given to the
patient.
X II] Progno s i s of the p a tient:
X III] S u m m a r y of the c a s e:
IV X ] Reference s:
2. EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CASE PRESENTATION
Maximum Marks – 50)
SN Criteria Marks Marks Total

Allotted Obtained
1 Content Subjective & objective
08
data.
2 Problems & need Identified &
15
Nsg. Care Plan
3 Effectiveness of presentation 5
4 Co-relation with patient &
10
Book i. e. research evidence.
5 Use of A. V. Aids 5
6 Physical arrangement 2
7 Group participation 3
8 Bibliography & references 2
Total 50
3. CLINICAL EVALUATION: COMPREHENSIVE NURSING CARE
(Maximum Marks – 100 each
Name of the Student
Year: II Year M.Sc Nursing Duration of Experience:
SN Criteria 1 2 3 4 5
I UNDERSTANDING OF PATIENT AS PERSON
A. A p pro a c h.
1. Rapport with patient/ family members.
2. Collects significant information.
B. U nder s t a nding of p a tient’s he a lth problem s .
1. Knowledge about disease condition.
2. Knowledge about investigations.
3. Knowledge about treatment.
4. Knowledge about progress of the patient.
II NURSING CARE PLAN

A. Assessment of the condition of
the patient.
1. History taking – past & present health and illness.
2. Specific observation of the patient.
3. Nursing diagnosis.
B. Development of the short – term &
long term Nursing care plans.
1. Identification of all problems in the patient/
family.
2. Prioritization & implementation of the plans.
3. Evaluation of the care given & replanning
III TECHNICAL SKILL
1.Economical & safe adaptation to the situation &
available facilities.
2.Implements the procedure with skill speed &
completeness.
IV RECORDING & REPORTING
1.Prompt, precise, accurate & relevant.
2.Maintenance of clinical experience file.
V HEALTH TEACHING
1.Incidental/ planned teaching with
principles of teaching & learning.
2.Uses visual aids appropriately
VI PERSONALITY
1. Professional appearance (uniform, dignity, tact
fullness interpersonal relationship, punctuality etc.
2. Sincerely, honesty & Sense of responsibility.
TOTAL MARKS
10. Signature of Student Signature of Clinical supervisor

BIBLIOGRAPHY
11. Anatomy & Physiology

1. Gerard J. Tortora, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, 2006, published by John
Wiley and sons, United States of America
2. Ross and Wilson, Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9th edition, 2001, Elsevier
Churchill Livingstore, Philadelphia
3. Gray Thibodkar, Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, published by Elsevier, India,
2003
4. Waugh, Anne (2003), “ Ross & Wilson’s Anatomy & Physiology in health & illness’’ 10th ed.,
Churchill Livingstone.
5. Anthony & Thibodcon (2000), “Anatomy & Physiology for nurses’’ 11th ed., C.V. Mosby Co.,
London.
6. Greig, Rhind, “ Riddle’s Anatomy & Physiology’’, 7th ed., Churchill Livingstone.
7. Singh, I. B. (2005), “Anatomy & Physiology for nurses”, 1st ed., Jaypee.
8. Tortora, (2003), “Principles of Anatomy & Physiology,” 10th ed., Wiley inter.
9. Chaurasia, B.D. (2004), “Human Anatomy”, 4th ed., CBS publishers.
10. Sembulingam, “Essentials of Medical Physiology,” 3rd Edition 2004 J.P. Publications.
11. T Clenister and Jean Rosy (1974). “Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses” 2nd Edition, William
Hernmarni Medical BK. Ltd.
12. Ganong. F. William, “Review of Medical Physiology”, 15th Edition, Prentice Hall International
Inc., Appleton and Lange.
13. Guyton and Hall, “Textbook of Medical Physiology,” 9th Edition, A Prism2. Indian Edn. Pvt. Ltd.
12. Medical Surgical

1. Brunner and Suddarth’s, Text Book of Medical Surgical Nursing, 9th edition, 2005, Lippincott
Raven Publishers.
2. John Luckmann, Medical Surgical Nursing, 3rd edition, 1987, Saunders Company, Philadelphia,
London
3. Jayce M. Black, Jane Hokanson Hawks, Medical Surgical Nursing- Clinical Mangement for positive
outcomes, 7th edition, 2005, Elsevier, India.
4. Brunner S. B., Suddarth D. S., The Lippincott Manual of Nursing practice J. B. Lippincott.
Philadelphia.
5. Medical Surgical Nursing: an integrated approach, White, L, Delmar Thomson learning (2002) 2nd
ed, United States
6. Lewis, Heitkemper & Dirksen Medical Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical
Problem (6th ed) (2000) Mosby.
7. Colmer R. M., Moroney’s Surgery for Nurses (16th ed) (1995) ELBS.
8. Shah N. S., A P I textbook of Medicine, The Association of Physicians of India Mumbai (2003).
9. Satoskar R. S., Bhandarkar S. D. & Rege N. N., Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, 19 th ed,
2003 Popular Prakashan, Mumbai.
10. Phipps W.J., Long C. B. & Wood N. F., Shaffer’s Medical Surgical Nursing B. T. Publication Pvt.
Ltd. (2001) New Delhi.
11. Datta T. K. fundamentals of Operation Theatre Services, Paypee, (2003), New Delhi.
12. Maheswari J , Essentials of Orthopedics (3rd ed) Mehta Publication, New Delhi.
13. Pasricha J. S., Gupta R., Illustrated Text book of Dermatology , 2nd ed, 2001 Jaypee brothers New
Delhi.
14. Haslett C., Chilvers E. R., Hunder J.A.A. & Boon, N. A. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of
Medicine, 18th ed, (1999) Churchill living stone. Edinburgh.
15. Walsh M., Watson’s Clinical Nursing and Related Sciences, 6th ed, (2002) Bailliere Tindall
Edinburgh.
16. Mmedical Surgical Nursing: A Nursing process approach Col. I & II, Ignatacicius, Donna
and Workman, Linda, W. B. Saunders company, Philadelphia , 1995
17. Nettina, Sandra, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, The Lippincott Manuel of Nursing practice,
7th ed, 2001, Philadelphia
Name of College
EVALUATION OF SEMINARS
Date : __________
Name of the Student Nurse:
Date: Time:
Subject:
Topic:
Grade Given: Name of evaluator :
S.N. BASIC OF EVALUATION 5 4 3 2 1 REMARK

I Knowledge of subject matter
a. Organisation of subject matter
b. Classification of ideas with appropriate
and interesting examples
c. Depth and mastery of subject matter
d. Anticipated question and has prepared
for answer
e. Selection and organisation of A. V.
aids
f. Integration and co-relation with other
subjects.
g. Submitted in time for correction
II Oragnisation and management of class
a. Budgeting of time
b. Asked questions for classification
c. Class room participation
III Effectiveness of Seminar
a. Introduction of topic
b. Ability to hold students attention
c. Stimulate student participation
IV Effectiveness of Seminar
a. Questioning clear and stimulating
b. Maintaining learning atmosphere
c. Use of black board
V Personal appearance
a. Neatness and Professional appearance
b. Degree of self confidence
c. Language (Appropriate correct, clear,
tone mannerism)
d. Punctuality (Starting lesson, completing
lesson)
Total Hours out of 100
Evaluator’s Comments:
Signature of the Student

Name of the College
NURSING CARE PLAN EVALUATION

i. B Sc Nursing Course
Name of the Student: Year & Batch:
Name of the Patient: Age: Sex:
M.R.D. No. : Ward No. Bed No.
Area of Study : Medical/ Surgical/ Psychiatric
Diagnosis Name of the Surgery Date of Surgery
Date of Nursing Care given: From To
SN. Details Total Marks Marks

Obtained
1 Assessment 12
2 Nursing Diagnosis 3
3 Goal 2
4 Outcome Criteria / Objectives 2
5 Nursing Intervention 15
6 Rationale 3
7 Evaluation 3
8 Nurses notes/ Progress report of the patient 10
Total 50
Remarks:
Teacher’s Sign: Student’s Sign
Teacher’s Name: Date:

Clinical Speciality – II
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Placement : II Year Hrs of Instruction: 150 hrs
Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in-

depth understanding in the field of community health nursing. It will help
students to develop advanced skills for nursing intervention in various aspects of
community health care settings. It will enable the student to function as
community health nurse practitioner/specialist. It will further enable the student
to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of community health
nursing.
Objective:
At the end of the course the students will be able to :-
1. Appreciate trends and issues related to community heath nursing-

reproductive and child health, School health, Occupational Health,
International health, rehabilitation, geriatric and mental health.
2. Apply epidemiological concepts and principles in community health nursing

practice.
3. Perform community health assessment and plan health programmes.
4. Describe the various components of Reproductive and child health

programme.
5. Demonstrate leadership abilities in organizing community health nursing

services by using inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary approach.
6. Describe the role and responsibilities of community health nurse in various

national health and family welfare programmes.
7. Participate in the implementation of various national health and family

welfare programme.
8. Demonstrate competencies in providing family centered nursing care

independently.
9. Participate/Conduct research for new insights and innovative solutions to

health problems.
11.Design a layout of sub centre/Primary health centre/Community health centre

and develop standards for community health nursing practice.
Course Outline
Unit INC Content

Requirement
I 20 Epidemiology
• Concepts, scope, definition, trends , History and
development of modern Epidemiology.
• Contribution of epidemiology & its implication in
nursing
• Epidemiological methods
Measurement of health and
Disease
• Health policies
• Epidemiological approaches &
study of disease causatives
• Health promotion
• Levels of prevention
• Epidemiology of Communicable diseases
• Epidemiology of Non-communicable diseases
• Emerging and re-emerging diseases Epidemics
• National Integrated disease surveillance
programme
• Health information system
• Epidemiology study and reports
• Role of Community Health Nurse
II 40 National Health and Family Welfare Programmes

• Objectives, organization/man- power /resources,
activities and goals.
• Inter-sectoral approach Implementation,
item/purpose, role and responsibilities of
community health nurse.
• National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme
(NVBDCP)
• National Filaria Control Prog-ramme
• National Leprosy
Eradication Programme
• National programme for Control of Blindness
• National Iodine Deficiency disorders Control
Programme.
• National Mental Health Programme
• National AIDS Control Programme
• National Cancer Control Programme
• NRHM
• National FW programme
• Reproductive and Child Health Programme
Health Schemes:
• ESI
• CGHS
• Health Insurance
Visits (ESIS hospital, CGHS, RCH Bureau, National
AIDS Control Centre etc.,)
III 15 School Health
• Introduction, definition, concepts, objectives, history
of school health nursing.
• Health assessment, Screening, identification, referral
and
follow up.
• Safe school environment
• Services, programme and plans -first aid, treatment
of minor
ailments
• Inter-Sectoral Coordination
• Adolescent health
• Disaster, disaster preparedness, and management
• Guidance and counseling
• School health records- maintenance and its
importance
• Roles and responsibilities of community health
nurse.
• Visit to a School
IV 15 International Health
• Global burden of disease and
Global health rules to
halt
disease spread
• Global health priorities and programmes
• International quarantine and Health tourism.
• International cooperation and assistance,
International trade and travel.
• Health and food legislation, laws, adulteration of
food
• Disaster management
• Migration
• International health agencies-World health
assembly
• International health issue and problems
• International nursing practice standards
• International health vis-a- vis national health
• International health celebration days and their
significance
• Visit to UNICEF Office etc.,
V 15 Education and administration
• Standards, protocols, Policies, Procedures
• Infection control, standard safety measures
• Nursing audit
• Design of Sub-Centre/Primary Health
Centre/Community health Centre
• Staffing, Supervision and monitoring –
Performance appraisal
• Budgeting
• Material management
• Role and responsibilities of different categories of
personnel in community health
• Referral chain-community outreach services
• Transportation
• Public relations
• Planning in-service educational programme and
teaching
• Training of various categories of health workers
and preparation of manuals
• Visit to subcentre, PHC, CHC, hospital Infection
Control Centre, Quality Control Centre if any, &
Inservice Education Department
VI 10 Geriatric
• Concept ,trends, problems and issues

• Aging process and changes
• Theories of aging
• Health problems and needs
• Psycho-social stressors and disorders
• Myths and facts of aging
• Health assessment
• Home for aged- various agencies
• Care of elderly and rehabili-tation of elderly
• Elderly abuse
• Training and supervision of care givers
Unit Hours by Content
INC
• Government welfare measures-programmes for elderly and
role of NGOs
• Roles and responsibilities of Geriatric nurse in the
community
• Visit to Old age home
VII 10 Rehabilitation
• Introduction: Concept, principles, trends, issues and
Rehabilitation team
• Models, Methods
• Community based rehabilitation
Ethical issues and Rehabilita-
tion Council of India
• Disability and Rehabilitation- Use of various prosthetic
devices
• Rehabilitation of chronic diseases, Restorative
rehabilitation and Vocational rehabilitation
• Role of voluntary organizations
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation
• Restorative rehabilition
• Guidance and counseling
• Welfare measures by Govt/Private sector
• Roles and responsibilities of Community health nurse
• Visit to Guidance and Counseling Centre
VIII 10 Community Psychiatry
• Magnitude, trends and issues

• National Mental Health Program-Community mental health
program
• The Changing Focus of care, the Public Health Model, Case
management, Collaborative care and Crisis intervention
• Welfare agencies
• The community as Client
- Primary Prevention
- Populations at Risk
- Secondary prevention
- Tertiary Prevention
• Human rights of mentally ill
• Role of Community health nurse
Visit to Human Rights Office
Unit Hours by Content
INC
IX 15 Occupational health
• Introduction: History of Occupational health nursing,
trends, issues, definition, aims and objectives.
• Workplace safety, Salient features of work
environment.
• Ergonomics and Ergonomic solutions
• Occupational environment-Physical and social.
Decision making, Critical thinking.
• Occupational hazards of different categories-physical,
chemical, biological, mechanical, Accidents, Foreign
bodies
• Occupational diseases and disorders
• Measures for Health promotion of workers, Prevention
and control of occupational diseases, disability,
limitation and rehabilitation
• Women and occupational health
• Occupational Educational and Counseling
• Violence at Workplace
• Child labour
• Disaster preparedness and management
• Legal issues, Legislation, labour unions, ILO and WHO
recommendations, Factories act ESI act.
Role of Community health nurse, Occupational health
team
Visit to an industry/factory
Practical hrs Total =960
1 week=30hours
SN Deptt./Unit No. of Week Total hours
1 National Health and Family Welfare 17 510 hrs
programmes(community health
nursing)
2. School health 3 90 hrs
3. International health (Celebration of 2 60hrs
Days)
4. Administrative (SC/PHC/CHC) 2 60hrs
5. Occupational health 2 60hrs
6. Community Mental Health 2 60 hrs
7. Geriatric 2 60 hrs
8. Rehabilitation 2 60 hrs
Total 32 weeks 960 hrs
Categorization of practical activities

Observed
MCH Office and DPHNO
CHC/First referral Unit/FRU
Child Guidance Clinic
Institute/Unit for mentally challenged
District TB Centre
AIDS control society
Filariasis clinic
RCH clinic
STD Clinic
Leprosy clinic
Community based rehabilitation unit
Cancer Centres
Palliative care
Home for Old age
Mental health units
De-addiction centres
School Health services/Clinics
Industry
Selected industrial health centres
ESI Unit
Municipality/Corporation Office
Zilla Parishad
Urban Health Centres
Laparoscopic sterilization
Vasectomy
All Clinics related to RCH
Monitoring of national health and family welfare programmes
Assisted
Laparoscopic sterilization
Vasectomy
All clinics related to RCH
Monitoring of national and family welfare programems
Performed
• Conduct various clinics
• Participate in baseline and specific surveys in urban and rural community
• School health assessment
• Health survey and Statistical analysis of data of surveys conducted.
• Home visiting and family health care
• Health assessment
• Imparting incidental and planned health teachings.
• Drug administration as per the protocols
• Treatment of minor ailments
• Investigating outbreak of epidemic
• Screening for leprosy. TB and non communicable disease
• Presumptive and radical treatment for Malaria
• Counselling
• Report writing
• Referrals
• Writing a project proposal
• Material management-requisition for indent, condemnation, inventory,
maintenance.
• Training and Supervision of various categories of personnel at urban and
rural setting.
• Evaluation of health programme
• Visits: Industry, NGO, rural hospital, DHO and BDO.
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING BOOKS
• Karon Saucier Lundy; Sharyn James; “Caring for the Public Health”
Jones & Barlett Publishers –2001
• Philis E Schubert ; Janice E (EDT)” Community Health Nursing: Caring

in action”; Thomson Delmor learning; -2003
• Patrician Carroll; “Community Health Nursing: A Practical Guide”;

Thomson Delonar learning; -2004
• Lloyd F Novick ; Gleen P Mays; :Public Health Administration ; Principles

for population based management” ; Jones and Bartlett Publishers;-2005
• Dianne Watkins; Judy Edwards; Pam Gastrell; “Community Health

Nursing” Frameworks for Practice”; Elsevier Health Sciences- 2003
• Jenny little wood; “Current issues in Community Nursing” Primary

Health Care in practice”; Elsevier Health Sciences ; 1999.
• Kamalam S; “Essentials in Community Health Nursing Practice”; Jaypee

Brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi.
• Marcia Stanhope & Lancaster Jeanette; “ Community Health Nursing –

Process and practice for promoting health”; The C V Mosby Co, St Louis
Toronto, 184.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Placement: Second year
EVALUATION
Internal assessment (theory): Max Marks
Periodical Exams-2
(Mid-term-50 & Pre-fnal-75 marks) Marks: 125
Seminar-2 Marks: 50
For Internal assessment marks 175 be converted out of 25
Internal assessment (practical):
SN Assignments Marks
1 Family Care Study Urban-1 50
2 Family Care Study Rural-1 50
3 Family Health Care Plan - 2 50
4 Home Procedure Evaluation-2 100
6 Training of different categories of health 100
personnel
7 School health Programme 100
8 Health Talk-2 200
9 Clinical evaluation in different areas of 100
placement
For Practical Experience Internal assessment marks 750 to be

converted out of 100
1.EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME (50 Marks)
SN Assignments Marks
1 Organization for school / checkup programme 08
2 Assessment to find out any deviation 10
3 Knowledge and application of scientific practice 08
(Head to foot examination of child)
4 Communication skill with child, parent & 04
teacher
6 Action taken including Health Teaching & 08
referrals
7 Reporting to supervisor, parents and teacher 06
8 Recording on assessment proforma 06
Total 50
I GUIDELINE FOR FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY
The students will acquire the knowledge in relation to -
a) To conduct simple family health survey in the community.
b) To be able to use survey card as a tool to collect survey data.
c) To prepare various tables for the tabulation of collected data.
d) To be able to interprets and present the data with the help of graphs and charts and
compare with the national norms.
e) To evaluate the continuity of family oriented health care based on survey.
f) To maintain records and reports allowed by survey.
II GUIDELINE FOR COMMUNITY DIAGNOSIS

a) To select the significant public health problem to carry out community diagnosis.
b) To be able to follow the steps of community diagnosis.
c) To carryout assessment of selected group to identify deviation from normal in the
community.
d) To be able to summarize and interpret the data followed by presentation.
e) To apply principles of epidemiology, levels of preventions will
preparing future plans.
f) To complete report and records.
III GUIDELINE FOR SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME :

a) To be able to plan, organize and implement school medical checkup of the school children.
b) To be able to identify deviation from normal while doing complete medical checkup of the
school children.
c) To complete the records on the school child assessment proforma and in the register.
d) To be able to give health information to the school children and their parents.
e) To use appropriate referral services.
IV GUIDELINE FOR EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCIES:

Objectives: Student should able to
i) Prepare a list of community health agencies in her field.
ii) Explain how to organize educational visit.
iii) To get acquainted with agency historical background, physical setup, broad policies &
objectives and financial support.
iv) To be able to - describe detailed organization structure of agency List the broad areas of
activity
- Identify role of organization dealing with health problem
promoting primary care, education and training.
V GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MAY NOT BE FOR
EVALUATION)
The students will acquire the knowledge in relation to
a) To review the knowledge about public health administration at district level and selected
Urban Public Health Centres.
b) To acquire knowledge related to principles of management applied to public health and
public health nursing practice field.
c) To study system of procedures, work routines recordings and reporting being practiced in
these practice field.
d) To get an opportunity to act as a team leader.
e) To identify needs for re-planning and understand evaluation as an essential component of
re-planning in C.H. Nsg. services.
f) Able to prepare an organizational chart of (i) District Health Office, (ii) Urban Public
Health Center (iii) Child Welfare Center, (iv) Rural Hospital, (v) Community Health
Center, (vi) P.H.C.
VI GUIDELINE FOR COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION
This particular exercise helps the students in community identification and develops a
community profile. Learns the systematic way of gathering data in the community aspects and
liabilities in term of community health and illness.
Objectives: At the end of experience should able to -
1) Explain the importance of community identification
2) Systematically gather health related data about selected community.
3) Develop community profile
4) Identify health and health related resources in the community.
5) Examine relationship between data gathered to heath and well being of the community.
6) Identify biological, physical and social factors that have bearing on the health of the
community.
7) Use the information collected for community identification for necessary action.
Community Identification includes
1. Geographic Characteristics
Name of the locality or area
Boundaries
Important roads, street, buildings
Important landmarks
Seasons and months
Prepare a map of the area
Total area
2. Demographic Characteristics
a) Total population
Total Families
Average size of family
Population distribution according to Age & Sex
Education
Occupation
Income
Caste, religion, language
b) Vital health events
Birth rate
Death rate
Infant mortality rate
Morbidity rate
Specific morbidity
c) Special Health risk groups
(Infant, Toddlers, Antenatal Mothers, Lactating mothers,Antenatal multi problem family)
3. Environmental Characteristics
a) Houses - Number
Type
Living space per head
Other facilities (Bath, Kitchen, Toilet, Electricity,Water supply - Safe/unsafe)
b) Waste disposal and waste water disposal
- Collection and removal of soil waste
- Collection and removal of water waste
- Vector control measures
- Environmental sanitarium
c) Structural organization for environmental sanitation services
d) Educational opportunities
Schools
Private institution
College
Vocational institutions
4. Social Environment
- Local administration - municipality / gram panchayat
- Community organization
- Youth welfare organization
- Mahila Mandals
- Trade Union Organizations
- Labour units
- Business organizations
- Statutory bodies
- Panchayat
- Counsellors
- Executive committees
- Leadership Pattern
5. Channels of communications : Official, Non-official
- Common meeting places used
- Chaupal, community centre, hall
- Important communicators
- Traditional like barber, teachers, retired people
- Mechanism of communications
- Fairs and festivals, religious meetings and official meetings
- Media of communications
- Radio, T.V. and Cinema
6. Resources
a) Economic resources of community
b) Institutional resources
c) Human resources
d) Natural resources
7. Health knowledge, Beliefs and practices
- About health and disease
- Outlook on cause of disease, spread and presentation of disease
- Existing health practices related to prevention, care of some specific illness
- Superstitions related food and health practices
- Promotional health practices, food, rest, relaxation, recreation, games etc
- Attitude towards health agencies - positive or negative, Health programmes and community
organization.
8. Health problems as felt by the community
- Major health problem and needs
- Priority problems as felt by the people or community leaders
9. Factors that can help or binder community health actions
Success of these information
- Health and health allied resources
- Community people
- Community leaders - formal or informal
- Census records
V. GUIDE LINE FOR FAMILY CARE STUDY:
1) Introduction & objectives
2) Assessment of data – subjective & objective
i) Data related to
- Environment & Sanitation
- Immunization status of <5 children
- Family planning practices
- Nutritional status
- Chronic health problems in the family
ii) Assessment of family members and writing health summary specifically vulnerable
groups and high risk individuals (including physical, mental and social health aspects.)
3) Health needs identification on priority basis considering family as unit of service
4) Planning for Family Oriented Care (FOC)
i) Objective of FOC
ii) Short term Home nursing care plan
iii) Long term Home nursing care plan
5) Implementation of FOC, with scientific rationale; adaptation in home situation.
6) Technique & skill in home nursing procedures with rationale
7) Planning & implementing health teaching
i) Individual or group
ii) Use of simple AV aids
8) Specific dietary plan & nutrition rehabilitation
9) Drug study and home care if necessary
10) Evaluation of home nursing care
i) Review short & long term plan
ii) Re-planning and future plans
11) Use of table and groups where ever necessary.
VII. PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR HEALTH TEACHING
Topic Selected: -
1. Name of the student teacher:
2. Name of the supervisor
3. Venue:
4. Date:
5. Time:
6. Group:
7. Previous knowledge of the group
8. AV aids used
9. General objectives
10.Specific objectives
Lesson plan for health talk
S. No. Time Specific
objectives
Content Teaching
Learning
Activities
A V Aids Evaluation
M. Sc. Nursing
CLINICAL SPECIALLITY – II
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING –
CRITICAL CARE 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 in- depth knowledge in the field
of Critical Care Nursing. Students are able to develop advanced skills in caring for critically ill patients using
nursing process. It enables them to function as critical care nurse practitioner/ specialist. It further enables
them to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of Critical Care Nursing.
Objectives:
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Elicit trends and issues related to Critical Care Nursing.

2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, patho physiology and diagnostic assessment of critically ill
patients.
3. Describe the various drugs used in critical care and the nurse’s responsibility.
4. Perform physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment.
5. Demonstrate advance skills/ competence in managing critically ill patients including Advance Cardiac
Life Support.
6. Demonstrate skills in handling various equipments/ gadgets used for critical care.
7. Apply nursing process in the care of critically ill patients.
8. Enhance team work and coordinate activities related to patient care.
9. Practice infection control measures.
10. Assess and manage pain.
11. Discuss the legal and ethical issues in critical care nursing.
12. Assist patients and their family to cope with emotional and spiritual distress and grief.
13. Assist in various diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures
14. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of critical
care nursing.
17. Design a layout of ICU and develop standards for critical care nursing practice.
18. Identify complications and take appropriate measures.
Course content:
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 and ventilators
Flow sheets.
II 10 Concept of Holistic care applied to critical care nursing practice
• Impact of critical care environment on patients:-
o Risk factors, Assessment of patients, Critical care psychosis, pretension and
nursing care for patients affected with psycho physiological and
psychosocial problems of critical care unit, caring for the patients, 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 and toxicity
• Drugs used in critical care unit (inclusive of inotropic, 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 and 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
V 5 Infection control in intensive care unit
• Nosocomial infection in intensive care unit, methicillin resistant staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA), Disinfection, Sterilization, Standard safety measures,
Prophylaxis for staff.
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:- Fulminant
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 venous hemodialysis, Renal
Transplant.
Unit Hours Content
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
Inappopriate secretion Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
X 10 Management of other Emergency Conditions:
• Mechanism of injury, Thoracic injuries, abdominal injuries, pelvic fractures,
complications of trauma, Head injuries.
• Shock: Shock syndrome, Hypovolemic, cardiogenic, Anaphylatic, Neurogenic and
Septic shock.
• Systemic inflammatory Response: The inflammatory response, multiple organ
dysfunction syndromes.
• Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
• Drug Overdose and poisoning,
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
XI 20 Cardiovascular emergencies:
• Principles of Nursing in caring of 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, prognosis, Management:
Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of:- Hypertensive crisis, Coronary
artery disease, acute Myocardial infraction, 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 and
permanent, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, Cardioversion, Intra
Aortic balloon pump monitoring, Defibrillation, Cardiac surgery Coronary Artery
Bypass Grafts (CABG / MICAS), Valvular surgeries, Heart Transplantation,
Autologous blood transfusion, Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation.
XII 15 Respiratory System
• Acid – base balance and imbalance
• Assessment: History and 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 lung disease, Pleural effusion, Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Pulmnary 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 surgery.
Unit Hours Content
XIII 7 Burns
• Clinical types, classification, pathophysiology, clinical features, assessment,
diagnosis, prognosis, Management: Medical, Surgical and 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, prognosis, Management:
Medical, Surgical and Nursing management of: Ante partum hemorrhage, Pre
eclampsia, eclampsia, Obstructed labor and ruptured uterus, Post partum
hemorrhage, puerperal sepsis, Obstetrical shock.
XV 10 Neonatal Pediatric emergencies
• Causes, pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features, 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 esophageal fistula, congenital hyper tropic
pyloric stenosis, imperforate anus
- Pediatric emergencies
Dehydration, Acute broncho pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome,
poisoning, foreign bodies, seizures, traumas, status asthmaticus.
XVI 5 Other emergencies
• Ophthalmic: eye injuries, Glaucoma, retinal detachment
• Ear, Nose, Throat: Foreign bodies, Stridor, bleeding, peri tonsillar abscess, acute
allergic conditions.
• Psychiatric emergencies, suicide
• Crisis intervention
XVII 2 Legal and ethical issues in critical care – Nurse’s role
• Brain death
• Organ donation and Counseling
• Do not Resuscitate (DNR)
• Euthanasia
• Living will
XVIII 2 Quality assurance
• Standards, protocols, policies, procedures
• Infection control; Standard safety measures
• Nursing audit
• Staffing
• Design of ICU/ CCU
• Areas of research in ICU
PRACTICAL
Clinical practice in critical care units like coronary care unit, cardio thoracic intensive care units, Medical,
Surgical and Neuro/ neurosurgical ICUs, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Dialysis unit, Transplant
room. Trauma care units.
PRACTICAL
Total = 960 Hours

1 Week = 30 Hours
SN. Dept./ unit No. of Week Total Hours

1 Medical Ward 1 30 Hours
2 Surgical Ward 1 30 Hours
3 Burns Unit 2 60 Hours
4 Cardio Thoracic Ward 2 60 Hours
5 Medical ICU 4 120 Hours
6 Surgical ICU 4 120 Hours
7 Neuro/ neurosurgical ICU 4 120 Hours
8 Cardio Thoracic ICU 2 60 Hours
9 CCU 2 60 Hours
10 Emergency Department 1 30 Hours
11 Operating Room 2 60 Hours
12 Dialysis Unit 2 60 Hours
13 Transplant Room 1 30 Hours
14 Pediatric / NICU 2 60 Hours
15 Labor Room 2 60 Hours
ESSENTIAL CRITICAL CARE NURSING SKILLS

Health assessment
Nursing care plan
ECG recording
CPR
Ventilator set up
I. Procedures Observed
1. CT Scan
2. MRI
3. EEG
4. Hemodialysis
5. Endoscopic Retrograde cholangio Pancreaticogram (ERCP)
6. Heart/ Neuro/ GI/ Renal Surgery
I. Procedures Assisted
1. Advanced life support system
2. Basic cardiac life support
3. Arterial line/ arterial pressure monitoring / blood taking
4. Arterial blood gas estimation
5. ECG recording
6. Blood transfusion
7. IV cannulation therapy
8. Arterial Catheterization
9. Chest tube insertion
10. Endotracheal intubation
11. Ventilation
12. Insertion of central line/ CVP line
13. Connection of dialysis machine
I. Procedure performed:
1. Airway management
a. Application of oropharyngeal airway
b. Oxygen therapy
c. CPAP ( Continuous Positive Airway pressure)
d. Care of tracheostomy
e. Endo tracheal extubation
f. Suctioning - Oral - Naso tracheal
2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Basic cardiac life support ,ECG
3. Monitoring of critically ill patients – clinically with monitors, capillary refill time (CRT) assessment
of jaundice, ECG
4. Gastric lavage
5. Assessment of critically ill patients
Identification and assessment of risk factors, Glasgow coma scale, and dolls eye movement, arterial
pressure monitoring, cardiac output/ pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, and detection of life
threatening abnormalities.
6. Admission and discharge of critically ill patients
7. Nutritional needs- gastrostomy feeds, jejunostomy feeds, TPN, formula preparation and patient
education.
8. Assessment of patient for alteration in blood sugar levels monitoring blood sugar levels periodically
and administrating insulin periodically.
9. Administration of drugs: IM, IV injection, IV cannulation and fixation of infusion pump, calculation
of dosages, use of insulin syringes/ tuberculin, monitoring fluid therapy, blood administration.
10. Setting up dialysis machine and starting, monitoring and closing dialysis.
11. Procedures for prevention of infection – hand washing, disinfection and Sterlization surveillance,
fumigation and universal precautions.
12. Collection of specimen.
13. Setting, use and maintenance of basic equipment, ventilator, O2 analyzer, monitoring equipment,
transducers, defibrillator, infusion and syringe pumps, centrifuge machine.
IV other Procedures:
Teaching learning activities:
Teaching methods Clinical experience

- Case assignment
- Lecture • Physical assessment
- Group discussion • NCP and implementation
- Seminar • Participation in care
- Case presentation conference
- Case conferences • Participation in diagnostic
- Field trip (Specialty hospital) tests, infection control
- Project work procedures, etc.
Evaluation criteria
Internal – Mid Term - 50 125

Prefinal - 75
Seminar 25
Assignment on Planning of
a critical care Unit 25
Total = 175
(Out of 25)

Pre Term 100
800
Theory
Internal : 25
External : 75
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Total : 100
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Practical
Internal : 100
External : 100
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Total : 200
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b) Etiology.
f) Investigations
c) Diet.
f) Health teaching.
07. Drug Study.
10. Bibliography.
01. Assessment 5
about disease 5
picture. 10
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

b. I] Patient Biodata
III] Socio-economic status of the family: Monthly income, expenditure on health, food,
education etc.
risk factors, congenital problems, psychological problems etc.
V] Diagnosis: (Provisional & confirmed).
1. Definition.
3. Path physiology
VI] Physical Examination of Patient (Date & Time)
c. VII] Investigations
VIII] Management - (Medical /Surgical)
IX] Treatment:
S.No
Drug (Pharmacological name)
Action Side effects & drug reaction
X] Nursing Care Plan: Short Term & Long Term plan.
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
XI] Discharge planning:
patient.
XII] Prognosis of the patient:
XIII] Summary of the case:
IVX] References:

Allotted Obtained
1 Content Subjective & objective 08
data.
2 Problems & need Identified & 15
Nsg. Care Plan
4 Co-relation with patient & 10
Total 50
CLINICAL EVALUATION: COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
CARE
Name of the Student
A. Approach.
B. Understanding of patient’s health problems.

the patient.
family.
III TECHNICAL SKILL
completeness.
V HEALTH TEACHING
VI PERSONALITY
TOTAL MARKS

BIBLIOGRAPHY
II. Anatomy & Physiology

1. Gerard J. Tortora, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, 2006, published by
John Wiley and sons, United States of America
2. Ross and Wilson, Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9 th edition, 2001, Elsevier
3. Gray Thibodkar, Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, published by Elsevier,
India, 2003
4. Waugh, Anne (2003), “ Ross & Wilson’s Anatomy & Physiology in health & illness’’ 10 th
ed.,
5. Anthony & Thibodcon (2000), “Anatomy & Physiology for nurses’’ 11th ed., C.V. Mosby
Co.,
London.
11. T Clenister and Jean Rosy (1974). “Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses” 2nd Edition,
William Hernmarni Medical BK. Ltd.
12. Ganong. F. William, “Review of Medical Physiology”, 15th Edition, Prentice Hall
International
13. Guyton and Hall, “Textbook of Medical Physiology,” 9th Edition, A Prism2. Indian Edn. Pvt.
Ltd.
III. Medical Surgical

1. Brunner and Suddarth’s, Text Book of Medical Surgical Nursing, 9th edition, 2005,
Lippincott Raven Publishers.
2. John Luckmann, Medical Surgical Nursing, 3rd edition, 1987, Saunders Company,
Philadelphia, London
3. Jayce M. Black, Jane Hokanson Hawks, Medical Surgical Nursing- Clinical Mangement for
positive outcomes, 7th edition, 2005, Elsevier, India.
Philadelphia.
5. Medical Surgical Nursing: an integrated approach, White, L, Delmar Thomson learning
(2002) 2nd ed, United States
6. Lewis, Heitkemper & Dirksen Medical Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of
Clinical Problem (6th ed) (2000) Mosby.
8. Shah N. S., A P I textbook of Medicine, The Association of Physicians of India Mumbai
(2003).
9. Satoskar R. S., Bhandarkar S. D. & Rege N. N., Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics,
19th ed, 2003 Popular Prakashan, Mumbai.
10. Phipps W.J., Long C. B. & Wood N. F., Shaffer’s Medical Surgical Nursing B. T. Publication
Pvt. Ltd. (2001) New Delhi.
13. Pasricha J. S., Gupta R., Illustrated Text book of Dermatology , 2nd ed, 2001 Jaypee brothers
New Delhi.
14. Haslett C., Chilvers E. R., Hunder J.A.A. & Boon, N. A. Davidson’s Principles and Practice
of Medicine, 18th ed, (1999) Churchill living stone. Edinburgh.
Edinburgh.
16. Mmedical Surgical Nursing: A Nursing process approach Col. I & II, Ignatacicius, Donna
and Workman, Linda, W. B. Saunders company, Philadelphia , 1995
17. Nettina, Sandra, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, The Lippincott Manuel of Nursing
practice, 7th ed, 2001, Philadelphia
Name of College
Date : __________
Date: Time:
Subject:
Topic:
SN. BASIC OF EVALUATION 5 4 3 2 1 REMARK

b. Classification of ideas with
appropriate and interesting examples
d. Anticipated question and has
prepared for answer
aids
subjects.
a. Neatness and Professional
appearance
tone mannerism)
d. Punctuality (Starting lesson,
completing lesson)

Name of the College

I. B Sc Nursing Course
S N. Details Total Marks Marks

Obtained
1 Assessment 12
3 Goal 2
6 Rationale 3
7 Evaluation 3
Total 50
Remarks:

References:
1. Janet Hicks Keen : Critical Care Nursing Consultant; Mosby, 1997
2. Kuruvilla Jaya: Essentials of Critical Care Nursing: Jaypee Brothers,

Mumbai, 2007
3. Mervyn Singer: Oxford handbook of Critical care; 2nd ed., Oxford

University Press, 2005.
4. M. S. Baird, Manual of Critical Care Nursing; 5th ed., Elsevier, 2005
5. P. G. Morton: Critical Care Nursing; 8th ed., Lippincott Williams and

Wilkins, 2005
6. Sheree Comer: Delmar’s Critical Care- Nursing Care plans; 2nd ed.,
Thomson, 2005
Journals:-
1.Critical Care Nursing : AACN
2.Critical Care Nursing Clinic
Clinical Speciality – II
GASTRO ENTERROLOGY NURSING
Placement : II Year
Theory : 150 hrs.
Practical : 950 hrs.
Total : 1100 hrs.
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth
understanding in the field of gastor enterology Nursing .It will help students to develop
advanced skills for nursing intervention in various gastro enterology conditions. It will
enable the student to function as gastro further enable the student to function as educator
,manager and researcher in the field of gastro enterology nursing .
Objectives
At the end of the course the student will be able to
1. Appreciate trends and issues related to gastro enterology nursing .
2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiolgy and diagnostic assessment of
gastrointestinal conditions.
3. Participate in national health programs for health promotion ,prevention and
rehabilitation of patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
4. Perform physical ,psychosocial & spiritual assessment.
5. Assist in various diagnostic ,therapeutic and surgical procedures.
6. Provide comprehensive care to patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
7. Describe the various drugs used in gastrointestinal conditions and nurses
responsibility.
8. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments / gadgets used for patients with
gastrointestinal conditions.
9. Appreciate team work & coordinate activities related to patients care.
11. Identify emergencies and complications & take appropriate measures.
12. Assist patients and their family to cope with emotional distress, grief, anxiety and
spiritual needs.
13. Discuss the legal and ethical issue in GE nursing.
14. Identify the sources of stress and manage burnout syndrome among health care
providers.
15. Appreciate the role of alternative system of medicine in care of patients.
16. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the
field of gastrointestinal nursing.
18. Design a layout of Gastro enterology intensive care unit (GEICU), liver care /
transplant unit.
Course Content
Unit Hours Content
I 5 Introduction.
• Historical development: trends and issues in the field of gastro
enterology .
• Gastro enterological problems.
• Concepts, principles and nursing perspective.
• Ethical and legal issues.
• Evidence based nursing and its application in gastrointestinal
nursing (to be incorporated in all the units)
II 5 Epidemiology.
• Risk factors associated with GE conditions Hereditary ,
Psychosocial factors ,smoking ,alcoholism ,dietary habits
,cultural and ethnic considerations.
• Health promotion ,disease prevention ,life style modification and
its implications to nursing.
• National health programmes related to gastro enterology.
• Alternate system of medicine / complementary therapies.
III 5 Review of anatomy and physiology of gastrointestinal system.

• Gastrointestinal system.
• Liver, biliary and pancreas.
• Gerontologic considerations.
• Embryology of GI system.
• Immunology specific to GI system.
IV 15 Assessment and diagnostic measures.
• History taking.
• Physical assessment, psychosocial assessment.
• Diagnostic tests
 Radiological studies : Upper GIT – barium swallow ,lower
GIT – Barrium enema.
 Ultra sound.
 Computed tomography .
 MRI.
 Cholangiography : Percutaneous transheptatic
Cholangiogram(PTC).
 Magnetic Resonance Cholangio pancreotography (MRCP)
 Nuclear imaging scans (scintigraphy)
 Endoscopy.
 Colonoscopy.
 Proctosigmoidoscopy.
 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholongio pancreotography (ERCP)
 Endoscopic ultrasound.
 Peritonoscopy (Laproscopy).
 Gastric emptying studies.
Unit Hours Content
 Blood chemistries : Serum amylase, serum lipase .

 Liver biopsy.
 Miscellaneous tests : Gastric analysis ,fecal analysis.
 Liver function tests : Bile formation and excretion ,dye
excretion test ,Protein metabolism ,haemstatic function –
prothrombin vitamin K production ,serum enzyme ,Lipid
metabolism – serum cholesterol.
Interpretation of diagnostic measures.

Nurse’s role in diagnostic tests.
V 25 Gastro intestinal disorders and nursing management
• Etiology ,clinical manifestations ,diagnosis ,pronosis ,related
pathophysiology ,medical surgical and nursing mamagement of :
 Disorder of the mouth : Dental caries ,Peridontal disease
,Acute tooth infection ,Stomatitis ,Thrush (moniliasis)
,Gingivitis, Leukoplakia ,Inflammation of the parotid gland
,Obstruction to the flow of saliva ,Fracture of the jaw .
 Disorders of the oesophagus : Reflux oesophagitis
,Oesophageal achalasia ,Oesoophageal varices , Hiatus
hernia , Diverticulum.
 Disorders of the stomach and duodenum : Gastritis ,Peptic
ulcer ,Dumping of the stomach ,Food poisoning ,Ideopathic
gastroparesis , Aerophagia and belching syndrome
,Ideopathic cyclic nausea and vomiting ,Rumination
syndrome ,Functional dyspepsia ,Chronic Non specific
(functional) abdominal pain.
 Disorder of the small intestine:
 Malabsorption syndrome – tropical sprue.
 Gluten – sensitive enterpathy (Coeliac Disesase)
 Inflammatory disease of intestines and abdoment,
appendicitis ,Peritonities ,Intestinal obstruction,
Abdominal TB ,Gastrointestinal polysosis syndrome
 Chronic inflammatory bowel disease ,Ulcerative colites
crohn’s disease.
 Infestations and infection – Worm infestations
,Typhoid, Leptospirosis.
 Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.
 Alternation in bowel elimination (diarrhoea ,
constipation , fecal impaction fecal incontinence ,
Irritable bowel syndrome ,Chronic idiopathic
constipation ,Functional diarrhea)
Anorectal Conditionas : Hemorrhoide ,Anal fissure ,Anal fistula,

Abscess ,Strctures ,Rectal prolapse ,Pruritis ani ,Pelonidal disease ,
Anal condylomas ,Warts.
Unit Hours Content
VI 15 Disorder of liver , pancreases gall bladder and nursing
management.
• Disorders of liver biliary tract.
• Viral Hepatitis – A ,B ,C ,D & E
• Toxic hepatitis.
 Cirrhosis of liver ,liver failure ,Liver transplantation.
 Non cirrhotic portal fibrosis.
 Liver abscess.
 Parasitic and other cysts of the liver.
 Disorders of the Gall Bladder and Bile Duct :
• Cholecystitis.
• Choletitheasis.
• Choledocholilethiasis.
• Disorders of the pancreas : Pancreatitis.
• Benign tumors of islet cells.
• Disorders of the Peritoneum.
 Infections of the peritoneum.
• Surgical peritonitis.
• Spontaneous bacterial peritoneum.
• Tuberculosis peritonitis.
• Disorders of the Diaphragm.
 Diaphragmatic Hernia.
 Congenital hernia.
 Paralysis of diaphragm.
 Tumors of the diaphragm.
• Hiccups.
VII 15 Gastro intestinal emergencies and nursing interventions.
• Etiology ,clinical manifestations , diagnosis ,prognosis
,related pathophysiology ,medical ,surgical and nursing
management of:
 Esophageal varices.
 Ulcer perforation.
 Acute Cholecystitis.
 Diverticulitis.
 Fulminant hepatic failure.
 Biliary obstruction.
 Bowel obstruction.
 Gastroenteritis.
 Intussusception.
 Acute intestinal obstruction , perforation.
 Acute pancreatitis.
 Cirrhosis of liver complications.
 Liver ,spleen , stomach pancreation ,mesenteric ,bowel
and greater vessel injuries.
 Acute appendicitis / peritonitis.
 Acute abdomen.
 Food poisoning.
 Substaince ingestion : Undesriable effect on G.I.Track.
Unit Hours Content
VIII 15 • Congenital Anomalies of Esophagus.

 Esophageal atresia.
 Tracheo esophageal fistula.
 Esophageal stenosis
 Dysphagia – Lusoria – aberrant right subclavian artery
compressing esophagus.
 Esophageal rings – schalzkiring.
 Esophageal webs.
• Congenital Anomalies of Stomach.
 Gastric atresia.
 Micro gastria.
 Gastric diverticulum.
 Gastric duplication.
 Gastric teratoma.
 Gastric volvulus.
 Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
 Adult hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
• Congenital Anomalies of Duodenal.
 Duodenal Atresia or stenosis.
 Annular pancreas.
 Duodenal duplication cysts.
 Malrotation and mid gut volvolus.
• Developmental anomalies of the intestine.
 Abdominal wall defects (Omphalocele and Gastroschisis)
 Meckel’s diverticulum.
 Intestinal atresia.
• Hirschsprung’s disease
IX 15 Pharmo Kinetics
 Drugs used in GIT
 Principles of administration
 Roles responsibilities of nurses
 Drugs in Peptic ulcer disease
 Proton Pump inhibitors
 H2 Receptor Antagonists
 Cytoprotective Agents :
 Drugs used in Diarrhea
 Drugs used in constipation
 Drugs used in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
 Aminosalicylates
 Corticosteroids
 Immunomodulators
 Chemotherapy
 Antibiotics
 Antiemetics :
 Anticholinergics
 Antihistaminics
 Antihelminthics
 Vitamin Supplements
X 10 Nutrition and nutritional problems related to GI system
• Nutritional assessment and nursing interventions
• Therapeutic diets
• Adverse reactions between drugs and various foods
• Malnutrition – etiology, clinical manifestations and
management
• Tube feeding, parenteral nutrition, total parenteral nutrition
• Obesity- etiology, clinical manifestations and management
• Eating disorders- anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa
• Recent advances in nutrition
XI 15 Malignant disorders of gastro intestinal system
• Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis,
related pathophysiology, medical, surgical, other modalities
 Malignancy of oral cavity, Lip, Tongue, buccal
mucosa oropharynx, Salivary gland
 Esophageal, Gastric, Carcinoma of bowel – Small
bowel, Colorectal and Anal carcinoma,
 Liver, biliary tract and Pancreatic carcinoma
XII 5 Administration and management of GE unit
• Design & layout
• Staffing,
• Equipment, supplies,
• Infection control ; Standard satety measures
• Quality Assurance :- Nursing audit – records / reports,
Norms, policies and protocols
• Practice standards
XIII 5 Education and training in GE care
• Staff orientation, training and development,
• In- service education program,
 Clinical teaching programs
PRACTICALS
Total = 960 Hours
1 Week = 30 Hours
Sr.No Dept / Unit No. of Week Total Hours
1 Diagnostic labs 2 60 Hours
2 Emergency and 3 90 Hours
casualty
3 Liver transplant unit 1 30 Hours
4 GE Medical Ward 6 180 Hours
5 GE Surgical Ward 8 240 Hours
6 OT 2 60 Hours
7 ICU 4 120 Hours
8 Pediatric 2 60 Hours
gastroenterology
9 Oncology 2 60 Hours
10 GE OPD 2 60 Hours
Procedures Assisted
1. Endoscopy room – Upper G.I. Endoscopy (Diagnotic and therapeutic).

2. Sigmoidocopy.
3. Colonoscopy.
4. Polypectomy.
5. Endoscopic retrograde Cholangio pancreatiography (ERCP).
6. Liver biopsy.
7. Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) of Pseudocyst pancreas.
8. Abdominal paracentesis.
9. Percutaneous aspiration of liver abscess.
10. GE Lab : PT, HbsAg ,Markers – A , B , C virus , CBP ,ESR ,Stool Test.
Procedures performed
1. History and Physical assessment.

2. RT intubation / extubation / aspiration / suction.
3. Gastric lavage and gavage.
4. Bowel wash.
5. Therapeutic. Diets.
6. Ostomy feeding – Esophagisty Gastrostomy and Jenunostony feeding
7. Stoma care.
8. Monitoring vital parameters.
9. Plan of in service education programme for nursing staff and class – IV
employees.
10. Counseling.
Visit
1. Ostomy clinic.
2. National Nutrition Institute.
3. Institute Manufacturing Commercial food products.
4. Whole sell market for grain and food storage.
Internal Assessment:-
Test- (2 tests)
Mid term Examination - 50 marks theory + 50 practical
Pre final examination - 75 marks theory + 100 practical
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Total 125 marks + 150 marks
Pre Term 100
800
Theory
Internal : 25
External : 75
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Total : 100
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Practical
Internal : 100
External : 100
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Total : 200
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b) Etiology.
f) Investigations
c) Diet.
f) Health teaching.
07. Drug Study.
10. Bibliography.
SN. Criteria Marks allotted. Marks obtained
01. Assessment 5
about disease 5
picture. 10
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

I] Patient Biodata
education etc.
iii) Family history – Family tree, history of illness in the family
members,risk factors, congenital problems,
psychological problems etc.
1. Definition.
3. Path physiology
VII] Investigations
IX] Treatment:
S.No
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
patient.
IVX] References:


Allotted Obtained
data.
Nsg. Care Plan
Total 50
CLINICAL EVALUATION: COMPREHENSIVE NURSING CARE
(Maximum Marks – 100 each area.)
Name of the Student
A. Approach.

A. Assessment of the condition of the patient.
family.
III TECHNICAL SKILL
completeness.
V HEALTH TEACHING
VI PERSONALITY
TOTAL MARKS
Name of College
Date : __________
Date: Time:
Subject:
Topic:
SN. BASIC OF EVALUATION 5 4 3 2 1 REMARK
b. Classification of ideas with
appropriate and interesting
examples
c. Depth and mastery of subject
matter
d. Anticipated question and has
prepared for answer
e. Selection and organisation of
A. V. aids
f. Integration and co-relation with
other subjects.
g. Submitted in time for
correction
II Oragnisation and management of
class
b. Asked questions for
classification
b. Ability to hold students
attention
a. Questioning clear and
stimulating
b. Maintaining learning
atmosphere
a. Neatness and Professional
appearance
c. Language (Appropriate correct,
clear, tone mannerism)
completing lesson)

Name of the College

B Sc Nursing Course
SN Details Total Marks

Marks Obtained
1 Assessment 12
3 Goal 2
6 Rationale 3
7 Evaluation 3
Total 50
Remarks:

References:

Mumbai, 2007


Wilkins, 2005
Thomson, 2005
Journals:-
2.Critical Care Nursing Clinics
Bibliography
1. P.G.Mortan “Critical care NSG” 8th edition, 2005 Lippincott williams and nel kins.
2. Sheree Comer Delumar’s “Critical care NSG care plan” 2nd edition ,2005 Thomson .
R.J.Vakil “Gastrontorolgy Dennis Kason”.
3. Marvynsinger “OxFord Haudbook of Critical Care” 2nd edition , 2005 Oxford
University press . “M.S.Baird Manual of Critical Care” NSG 5th edition 2005 Elsevier.
4. Janeb HGicks Keen “Critical Care Nursey Consultant Mosby” 1997.
Jaya Kurvella “Essentials of oritical NSG Jaypee Brothers Number 2007.
5. Thresyamma,C.P “Operating Room Technique and Anesthesia for General Nursing
Course “ 2nd edition , Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher.
6. Kuruvilla, Jaya “Essentials of Critical Care Nursing” ,1st edition ,Jaypee Brothers
Medical Publisher.
7. Davidson “Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine”,20th edition ,Churchill
Livingstone.
8. Dennis ,L.K “Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine .Vol . – 2,16th edition ,
McGraw – Hill Medical Publishing.
9. Marion ,Paul “The I.C.U.Book” 3rd edition Lippincott Williams.
10. Taylor, Carol “Fundamentals of Nursing : The art and Science of Nursing Care”
5th edition With CD – ROM ,Lippincott Williams.
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12. Potter, P “Basic Nursing : Essentials fro Practice” 6th edition With CD – ROM,
Mosby.
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14. Black,J “Medical Surgical Nursing : Clinical Management for Positive outcomes”,
Vol – 1 ,7th edition , Saunders ,Elsevier.
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Vol – 2 ,7th edition With CD - ROM, Saunders ,Elsevier.
16. Behram,R “Nelson Textbook of Pediatric” 17th edition ,Saunders.
17. Rang, H.P “Pharamcology” 5th edition ,Churchill Livingstone.
19. Smelter’s “Brunner and Suddarths Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing” 10th
edition, With CD – ROM , Lippincott Williams.
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Delmar.
CLINICAL SPECIALITY -II
MENTAL(PSYCHIATRIC) HEALTH NURSING
Placement :IInd year Hours of Instruction
Theory :150 hours
Practical : 950 hours
Total :1100 hours
Course Description
The course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth understanding
in the field of Psychiatric nursing. It will help students to appreciate the clients as a holistic
individual and develop skill to function psychiatric nurse specialist. It Will further enable the student
to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of psychiatric nursing.
Objectives
1. Apply the nursing process in the care of mentally ill patients in hospital and community.
2. Demonstrate advanced skills/competence in nursing management of patients with mental
illness.
3. Recognize and manage emergencies in children
4. Providing nursing care to critically ill children
5. Utilize the recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of high
risk children
6. Identify and manage psychiatric emergencies.
7. Demonstrate skills in carrying out crisis intervention
8. Appreciate the legal and ethical issues pertaining to psychiatric nursing.
9. Identify areas of research in the field of psychiatric nursing.
10. Prepare a design layout and describe standards for management of psychiatric units/
hospitals.
11. Teach psychiatric nursing to undergraduate students & in-service nurses.
Unit Hours Content

I 2 Principles and practice of Psychiatric nursing
Review
II 5 Crisis Intervention
• Crisis, Definition
• Phases in the Development of a Crisis
• Types of Crisis, Dispositional, Anticipated Life Transitions
Traumatic stress, Maturational/Development, Reflecting
Psychopathology, Psychiatric Emergencies
• Grief and grief reaction
• Crisis Intervention, Phases
• Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Role of the Nurse
III 4 Anger/Aggression Management
• Anger and aggression, Types, Predisposing Factors
• Management
• Role of the Nurse
Unit Hours Content
IV 5 The Suicidal Client
• Epidemiological Factors
• Risk Factors
• Predisposing Factors : Theories of Suicide-Psychological,
Sociological, Biological
• Nursing Management
V 5 Disorders of Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence
• Mentally Challenged
• Autistic Disorders
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Conduct Disorders
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Tourette’s Disorders
• Separation Anxiety Disorder
• Psychopharmacological Intervention and Nursing
Management
VI 5 Delirium, Dementia and Amnestic Disorders
• Delirium
• Dementia
• Amnesia
• Psychopharmacological Intervention and Nursing
Management
VII 10 Substances-Related Disorders
• Substance-Use Disorders
• Substances- Induced Disorders
• Classes of Psychoactive Substances
• Predisposing Factors
• The dynamic of Substance-Related Disorder
• The Impaired Nurse
• Codependency
• Treatment Modalities for Substances-Related Disorders and
Nursing Management
VIII 10 Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders (Check ICD 10)
• Nature of the Disorder
• Schizophrenia-types
. Disorganized Schizophrenia
. Catatonic Schizophrenia
. Paranoid Schizophrenia
. Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
. Residual Schizophrenia
• Other Psychotic disorders
. Schizoaffective disorders
. Brief Psychotic disorders
. Psychotic disorder due to a General Medical Condition
. Substance-Induced Psychotic disorder
• Treatment and Nursing Management
Unit Hours Content
IX 8 Mood Disorders
• Historical Perspective
• Epidemiology
• The Grief Response
• Maladaptive Responses to Loss
• Types of Mood disorders
• Bipolar disorders
X 8 Anxiety Disorders
• Historical Aspects
• Epidemiological Statistics
• How much is too Much?
• Types
. Panic Disorder
. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
. Phobias
. Obsessive –Compulsive Disorders
. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
. Anxiety Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition
. Substances-Induced Anxiety Disorder
• Treatment Modalities
• Psychopharmacology & Nursing Management
XI 5 Somatoform and Sleep Disorders
• Somatoform Disorders
. Epidemiological Statistics
. Pain Disorder
. Hypochondriasis
. Conversion Disorder
. Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• Sleep Disorder
• Treatment Modalities and Nursing Management
XII 4 Dissociative Disorders and Management
• Epidemiological Statistics
• Application of the Nursing Management
• Treatment Modalities and Nursing Management
XIII 4 Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
• Development of Human Sexuality
• Sexual Disorders
• Variation in Sexual Orientation
• Nursing Management
XIV 4 Eating Disorders
• Epidemiological Factors
• Predisposing Factors : Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Nervosa obesity
• Psychopharmacology
XV 4 Adjustment and Impulse Control Disorders
• Historical and Epidemiological Factors
. Adjustment disorders
. Impulse Control Disorders
• Treatment & Nursing Management
XVI 4 Medical Conditions due to Psychological Factors
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Peptic Ulcer
• Essential Hypertension
• Migraine Headache
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Ulcerative Colitis
XVII 10 Personality Disorders
• Historical perspectives
• Types of personality disorder
. Paranoid Personality disorder
. Schizoid Personality disorder
. Antisocial Personality disorder
. Borderline Personality disorder
. Histrionic Personality disorder
. Narcissistic Personality
. Avoidance Personality disorder
. Dependent Personality disorder
. Obsessive- Compulsive Personality disorder
. Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorders
• Identification, diagnostic, symptoms
• Psychopharmacology
XVII 8 The Aging Individual
I • Epidemiological Statistics
• Biological Theories
• Biological Aspects of Aging
• Psychological Aspect of Aging
• Memory Functioning
• Socio-cultural aspects of aging
• Sexual aspects of aging
• Special Concerns of the Elderly Population
• Psychiatric problems among elderly population
XIX 5 The Person living with HIV Disease
• Psychological problems of individual HIV/AIDS
• Counseling
• Treatment and Nursing Management-Counseling
XX 5 Problems Related to Abuse or Neglect
• Vulnerable groups, Women, Children, elderly, psychiatric
patients, under privileged, challenged
• Treatment & Nursing management –Counseling
XXI 10 Community Mental Health Nursing
• National Mental Health Programme-Community mental
health program
• The Changing Focus of care
• The Public Health Model
• The Role of the Nurse
• Case Management
• The Community as Client
. Primary Prevention
. Populations at Risk
. Secondary prevention
. Tertiary Prevention
XXII 5 Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

• Ethical Considerations
• Legal Consideration
. Nurse Practice Acts
. Types of Law
. Classification within Statutory and Common Law
. Legal Issues in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
. Nursing Liability
XXIII 5 Psychosocial rehabilitation
• Principles of rehabilitation
• Disability assessment
• Day care centers
• Half way homes
• Reintegration into the community
• Training and support to care givers
• Sheltered workshop
• Correctional homes
XXIV 5 Counseling
• Liaison psychiatric nursing
• Terminal illnesses-Counseling
• Post partum psychosis-treatment, care and counseling
• Death dying Counseling
• Treatment, care and counseling-
. Unwed mother
. HIV and AIDS
XXV 5 Administration and management of psychiatric units
• Design & layout
• Staffing
• Equipment, Supplies
• Norms, Policies and protocols
• Practice standards for psychiatric care unit
XXVI 5 Education and training in psychiatric care
• Staff orientation, training and development
• In-Service education program
• Clinical teaching programs
Practicals Total = 960 Hours
1 Week =30 Hours
Assignments
No of Total
SN Area of Posting CS/NCP CP GT
Week Hours
1. Acute Psychiatric Ward 4 120 1/1 1 -
Hours
2. Chronic Psychiatric 4 120 1/1 1 -
Ward Hours
3. De-addiction Unit 4 120 Behaviour 1
Hours Therapy -1
4. Psychiatric Emergency 4 120
Unit Hours
5. O.P.D (Neuro and 3 90 - - 1
Psychiatric) Hours
6. Child Psychiatric Unit 2 60 1 - -
and Child guidance Hours
clinic
7. Post natal ward 1 30
Hours
8. Family Psychiatric Unit 2 60 Family
Hours therapy -1
9. Field Visits 2 60 Visit to NIMHANS &
Hours its Community
Mental Health Centre
10. Rehabilitation 2 60 1 - -
Hours
11. Community Mental Unit 4 120 Mental Health
Hours Awareness camp
Total 32 960
Weeks Hours
Abbreviation : CS – Case Study-1, CP – Case Presentation – 2. Group therapy-2,
Nursing care plan-2
ESSENTIAL PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SKILLS
Procedures Observed
1. Psychometric tests
2. Personality tests
3. Family therapy
4. CT
5. MRI
6. Behavioral therapy
Procedure Performed
1. Mental status examination
2. Participating in various therapies-Physical ECT.
3. Administration of Oral, IM, IV psychotherapy drugs
4. Interviewing Skills
5. Communication Skills
6. Counseling Skills
7. Psycho education
8. Interpersonal relationship skills.
9. Community Survey for identifying mental health problems
10. Rehabilitation therapy
11. Health education and life skills training
12. Supportive psycho therapic skills
13. Group therapy
14. Milieu therapy
15. Social/Recreational therapy
16. Occupational therapy
17. Journal Presentations -5
18. Family burden assessment
Field Visits
School for Mentally Challenged, Destitute Home, Old Age Home, Remand Home,
Orphanage, HIV/AIDS Rehabilitation Programme, Suicide Prevention Programme,
Dist./State Mental Hosp, Child Guidance Clinic, Crisis Intervention Programme,
Deaddiction Centre
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING BOOK
1. Elizabeth M. Varca ; “Foundation of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing; A Clinical Approach “;

W.B. Saunders ; ed Jan 15,2002
2. Ann ; Wolbert ; Bcerges ;”Advance practice Psychiatric Nursing ; Publishers Prentice hall ; 1st edition
; Jan 15,1998.
3. Michael B. First ;”DSM IV TR Mental Disorders”; John Wiley and Sons Publishers ; Book News
2004 ; Portland
4. SVancy Rudolph ;”Springhouse review of Psychiatric and Mental health Nursing Certificate”;
Lippicott. Williams and Wilkins ; 3rd edition ; April 15 2002.
5. Karen Lee Footaine ;”Mental health Nursing”; Prentice hall Publishers ; 5th edition ; Portland.
6. Gelder Micheal “Oxford text book of Psychiatry” ,2nd edition Oxford,1989
7. De Souza Alan et al ,”National series –Child Psychiatry”1st edition ,Mumbai,The National Book
Depot.
8. Patricia ,Kennedy ,Ballard, “Psychiatric Nursing Intergration Of Theory and Practise”, USA ,Mc
Graw Hill.
9. Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing ,8th edition ,Gail, Wiscars Stuart ,Mosby 2005.
10. Psychiatric Nursing Care Plans ,Katherine M Fort,Mosby Year book ,Toronto.
11. Nursing Diagnosis reference manual 5th edition, Sheila M. Sparks, Cynthia M Jalor, Spring House
Corporation. Pennsylavania.
12. A Guide to mental health & Psychiatric Nursing , R Sreevani, Jaypee brothers Medical
Publishers[p]1st edition New Delhi.
13. Psychiatric Nursing, R Baby, NRBrothers Indore 1stedition, 2001
14. Mary C Townsend, “Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing”- Concept of care, 4 th edition, FA Davis
Company, Philadelphia, 2003
15. Deborrha Aantai Oting, “Psychiatric Nursing” Biological & Behavioural Concepts Thompson,
Singapore, 2003.
16. Mary Ann Boyd, “Psychiatric Nursing”- Contemporary Practice. Lippincott. Williams & Willikins
Tokyo.
17. Neeraj Ahuja, “Post graduate text book of psychiatry”. Volume 1 & 2.
Journals:
1 Indian journal of psychiatry.
2 Journal of psychosocial nursing.
3 British journal of psychiatric nursing.
CLINICAL ASSIGNMENTS
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
EVALUATION
I Internal Assessment (theory) Periodical Exams - 2 Maximum Marks : 25
(Practical) Maximum Marks : 50
Practicum:
1. History taking : 50 marks each
2. MSE: 50 marks each
3. Process Recording: 25 marks each
4. Clinical performance evaluation Marks: 100
5. Case Study: Marks: 50
6. Case Presentation: Marks: 50
7. Drugs study Marks : 50
9. Health Education: Marks: 25
Practical Exam :
1. 1st Perodical viva Marks: 25
2. Midterm Exam Marks 50
3. Prelims Exam Marks 50
External Assessment - University Exam :Theory Marks Marks 75
Practical Marks Marks 50
MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES & EVALUATION FORMATS
I) PSYCHIATRIC NURSING HISTORY COLLECTION FORMAT
c) Demographic data:
- Name
- Age
- Sex
- Marital Status
- Religion
- Occupation
- Socio-economic status
- Address
- Informant
- Information (Relevant or not) adequate or not
II. Chief Complaints/presenting complaints (list with duration)
- In patient’s own words and in informants own words.
E.g. : - Sleeplessness x 3 weeks
- Loss of appetite & hearing voices x2 weeks
- talking to self
III. Present psychiatric history /nature of the current episode
- Onset - Acute (within a few hours)
- Sub acute (within a few days)
- Gradual (within a few weeks)
- Duration – days, weeks or months
- Course – continuous/episodic
- Intensity / same / increasing or decreasing
- Precipitating factors – yes/no (if yes explain)
- History of current episode (explain in detail regarding the presenting
complaints)
- Associated disturbances – includes present medical problems (E.g.
Disturbance in sleep, appetite, IPR & social functioning, occupation etc).
IV. Past Psychiatric history:
- Number of episode with onset and course
- Complete or incomplete remission
- Duration of each episode
- Treatment details and its side effects if any
- Treatment outcomes
- Details if any precipitating factors if present
V. a) Past Medical History
b) Past Surgical History
c) Obstetrical History (Female)
Cont..
VI. Family History:
- Family genogram – 5 generations include only grandparents. But if there is a
family history include the particular generation
VII. Personal History:
- Pre-natal history - Maternal infections
- Exposure to radiation etc.
- Check ups
- Any complications
- Natal history - Type of delivery
- Any complications
- Breath and cried at birth
- Neonatal infections
- Mile stones: Normal or delayed
Behavior during childhood
- Excessive temper tantrums
- Feeding habit
- Neurotic symptoms
- Pica
- Habit disorders
- Excretory disorders etc.
Illness during childhood
- Look specifically for CNS infections
- Epilepsy
- Neurotic disorders
- Malnutrition
Schooling
- Age of going to School
- Performance in the School
- Relationship with peers
- Relationship with teachers
(Specifically look for learning disability and
attention deficit)
- Look for conduct disorders E.g. Truancy,
stealing
- Occupational history
- Age of joining job
- Relationship with superiors, subordinates & colleagues
- Any changes in the job – if any give details
- Reasons for changing jobs
- Frequent absenteeism
- Sexual history
- Age of attaining puberty (female-menstrual cycles are regular)
- Source and extent of knowledge about sex, any exposures
- Marital status : with genogram.
VIII. Pre morbid personality : (Personality of a patient consists of those
habitual attitudes and patterns of behavior which characterize an individual.
Personality sometimes changes after the onset of an illness. Get a description of
the personality before the onset of the illness. Aim to build up a picture of the
individual, not a type. Enquire with respect to the following areas.)
1. Attitude to others in social, family and sexual relationship:
Ability to trust other, make and sustain relationship, anxious or secure,
leader or follower, participation, responsibility, capacity to make decision,
dominant or submissive, friendly or emotionally cold, etc. Difficulty in role
taking – gender, sexual, familial.
2. Attitudes to self:
Egocentric, selfish, indulgent, dramatizing, critical, depreciatory, over
concerned, self conscious, satisfaction or dissatisfaction with work. Attitudes
towards health and bodily functions. Attitudes to past achievements and
failure, and to the future.
3. Moral and religious attitudes and standards:
Evidence of rigidity or compliance, permissiveness or over conscientiousness,
conformity, or rebellion. Enquire specifically about religious beliefs. Excessive
religiosity
4. Mood:
Enquire about stability of mood, mood swings, whether anxious, irritable,
worrying or tense. Whether lively or gloomy. Ability to express and control
feelings of anger, anxiety, or depression.
5. Leisure activities and hobbies:
Interest in reading, play, music, movies etc. Enquire about creative ability.
Whether leisure time is spent alone or with friends. Is the circle of friends
large or small?
6. Fantasy life:
Enquire about content of day dreams and dreams. Amount of time spent in
day dreaming.
7. Reaction pattern to stress:
Ability to tolerate frustrations, losses, disappointments, and circumstances
arousing anger, anxiety or depression. Evidence for the excessive use of
particular defense mechanisms such as denial, rationalization, projection,
etc.
8. Habits: Eating, sleeping and excretory functions.
IX. Summary& Clinical Diagnosis
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR PSYCHIATRIC CASE HISTORY TAKING
SN Criteria MarksAllotted MarksObtained
1 Format 03
2 Presenting Complaints 05
3 Organization of history of present illness 10
4 Past history of illness 05
5 Family history of illness 04
6 Personal history 05
7 Pre-morbid personality 05
8 Physical Examination 08
9 Summary & Clinical Diagnosis 05
Total 50
II) MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION (MSE) FORMAT:
I. General appearance and behavior (GAAB):
a) Facial expression (E.g. Anxiety, pleasure, confidence, blunted, pleasant)
b) Posture (stooped, stiff, guarded, normal)
c) Mannerisms (stereotype, negativism, tics, normal)
d) Eye to eye contact (maintained or not)
e) Rapport (built easily or not built or built with difficulty)
f) Consciousness (conscious or drowsy or unconscious)
g) Behavior (includes social behavior, E.g. Overfriendly, disinherited,
preoccupied, aggressive, normal)
h) Dressing and grooming – well dressed/ appropriate/ inappropriate (to
season and situation)/ neat and tidy/ dirty.
i) Physical features:- look older/ younger than his or her age/ under weight/
over weight/ physical deformity.
II. PsychomotorActivity:
(Increased/decreased/ Compulsive/echopraxia/ Stereotypy/ negativism/
automatic obedience)
III. Speech: One sample of speech (verbatim in 2 or 3 sentences)
a) Coherence-coherent/ incoherent
b) Relevance (answer the questions appropriately) – relevant / irrelevant.
c) Volume (soft, loud or normal)
d) Tone (high pitch, low pitch, or normal/ monotonous)
e) Manner – Excessive formal / relaxed/ inappropriately familiar.
f) Reaction time (time taken to answer the question) – increased, decreased
or normal
IV. Thought:
a) Form of thought/ formal thought disorder – not understandable /
normal/ circumstantiality/ tangentiality/ neologism/ word salad/
preservation/ ambivalence).
b) Stream of thought/ flow of thought- pressure of speech/ flight of ideas/
thought retardation/ mutism/ aphonia/ thought block/ Clang
association.)
c) Content of thought
i) Delusions- specify type and give example- Persecutory/ delusion of
reference/ delusions of influence or passivity/ hypochondracal
delusions/ delusions of grandeur/ nihilistic- Derealization/
depersonalization / delusions of infidelity.
ii) Obsession
iii) Phobia
iv) preoccupation
v) Fantasy – Creative / day dreaming.
V. Mood (subjective) and Affect (objective):
a) Appropriate/ inappropriate(Relevance to situation and thought congruent.
b) Pleasurable affect- Euphoria / Elation / Exaltation/ Ecstasy
c) Unpleasurable affect- Grief/ mourning / depression.
d) Other affects- Anxiety / fear / panic/ free floating anxiety/ apathy/
aggression/ moods swing/ emotional liability
VI. Disorders Perception:
a) Illusion
b) Hallucinations- (specify type and give example) – auditory/ visual/
olfactory/ gustatory/ tactile
c) Others- hypnologic/ hypnopombic/ lilliputian/ kinesthetic/ macropsia/
micropsia/
VII. Cognitive functions:
a) Attention and concentration :
- Method of testing (asking to list the months of the year forward and backward)
- Serial subtractions (100-7)
b) Memory:
a) Immediate (Teach an address & after 5 mts. Asking for recall)
b) Recent memory – 24 hrs. recall
c) Remote : Asking for dates of birth or events which are occurred
long back
i) Amnesia/ paramnesia/ retrograde amnesia/ anterograde amnesia
ii) Confabulation
iii) ‘Déjà Vu’/ Jamaes Vu
iv) Hypermnesia
c) Orientation :
a. Time approximately without looking at the watch, what time is it?
b. Place – where he/she is now?
c. Person – who has accompanied him or her
d) Abstraction: Give a proverb and ask the inner meaning (E.g. feathers of
a bird flock together/ rolling stones gather no mass)
e) I ntelligence & General Information: Test by carry over sums /
similarities and differences/ and general information/ digit score test.
f) Judgment: - Personal (future plans)
- Social (perception of the society)
- Test (present a situation and ask
their response to the situation)
g) Insight:
a) Complete denial of illness
b) Slight awareness of being sick
c) Awareness of being sick attribute it to external / physical factor.
d) Awareness of being sick, but due to some thing unknown in himself.
e) Intellectual insight
f) True emotional insight
VIII General Observations:
a) Sleep i)Insomnia – temporary/ persistent
ii) Hypersomnia – temporary/ persistent
iii) Non-organic sleep- wake cycle disturbance
iv) EMA- Early Morning Awakening
b) Episodic disturbances – Epilepsy/ hysterical/ impulsive
behavior/ aggressive behavior/ destructive behavior
IX Summary & Clinical DiagnosisEVALUATION
CRITERIA FOR MENTAL STATUS EXAMINATION
SN Criteria MarksAllotted MarksObtained
1 Format 02
2 General appearance 04
3 Motor disturbances 04
4 Speech 04
5 Thought disturbances 04
6 Perceptual disturbances 05
7 Affect and mood 04
8 Memory 03
9 Orientation 02
10 Judgment 03
11 Insight 02
12 Attention and Concentration 03
13 Intelligence and General information 03
14 Abstract thinking 02
15 General Observation 02
16 Summary 03
Total 50
III) EVALUATION OF PROCESS RECORDING

Process recording are written records of encounters with patients that are as
verbatim as possible and include both verbal and nonverbal behaviours of the
nurse and client.
1. FORMAT:
1. Base line data of the client.
2. List of Nursing problems identified through history, MSE and systematic
observation.
3. List of objectives of interactions based on the problems identified and learning
needs of.
a) Client b) Student
(Note : The above data are obtained and recorded on initial
contact. Later as each day’s interaction are planned,
the following format has to be followed).
2. DATE AND TIME DURATION :
3. SETTING : General ward/patient’s unit
4. OBJECTIVES TO BE ATTAINED IN THAT PARTICULAR INTERACTION:
1. …………………..
2. ………………….
PARTICIPANT CONVERSATION INFERENCE THERAPEUTIC
COMMUNICATION
TECHNIQUE USED
Nurse (N) Good morning Mr. Ramu (smile, looks at patient)
Patient (P) Good morning sister Patient appears (looks down, voice pitch sad
and monotonous) un-interested to converse
Mr. Ramu, you appear
Making To be sadder than
observation, showing interest
Yesterday. Can we
talk about it? (stands
closer to patient)
Let us sit down in the
Room (leads the patientto the room)
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5. NATURE OF TERMINATION OF INTERACTION:
Evaluation by the student:
1. Your general impression about the interaction (this could include whether
TNPR maintained, use of TCT, co-operation of client etc).
2. Whether objectives achieved, and to what extent. If not- why and how do
you intend to achieve it.
3. Summary of your inferences
Evaluation by teacher:
1. Overall recording
2. Phases of nurse patient relationship
3. Use of Therapeutic Communication Techniques
4. Ability to achieve objectives
NOTE: Limit objective to one or two and make all efforts to attain the objectives.
At the end of the process recording, mention if you were able to achieve the
objective and to what extent. If not, how you intend to achieve it and what
hindered you from achieving it. Maintain a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship
(TNPR) in all you interactions and use as many therapeutic communications of the
participants.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR P ROCESS RECORDING E XAMINATION
SN Criteria Marks Allotted Marks Obtained
1 Format 05
2 Objectives 03
3 Setting 02
4 Therapeutic techniques used 10
5 Evaluation by students 05
Total 25
IV) FORMAT FOR NURSING CARE PLAN

1. Bio data of the patient.
2. History of the patient
3. Pre- morbid personality.
4. Physical examination.
5. Mental status examination.
6. Assessment Data – Objective data – Subjective data
7. Nursing Diagnosis.
8. Short term goals, long terms goals.
9. Plan of action with rationale
10. Implementation including health teaching
11. Evaluation.
12. Bibliography.
VI) FORMAT FOR CASE PRESENTATION / CASE STUDY
1. History
2. Physical examination.
3. Mental status examination.
4. Description of the case.
a) Definition
b) Etiological Factors
c) Psycho Pathology / Psychodynamics
d) Clinical Manifestations
i) In general
ii) In the patient
5. Differential diagnosis.
6. Diagnosis & Prognosis
7. Management-AIM & OBJECTIVES(including Nursing care)
(a)Medical -
• Pharmaco therapy & Somatic therapy
• Psychosocial therapy
(b)Nursing Management – In general
(c) Nursing process approaches
(d)Rehabilitation / Long term care
8. Progress notes.
9. Bibliography.
VI a) Evaluation of Case Presentation
EVALUATION CRITERIA FO R CASE PRESENTATION
SN Criteria Marks Allotted Marks Obtained
Total
I Case Presentation
1. History Taking 02
2. Mental Status Examination 02+2
3. Description of Disease Condition
a) Definition 03
b) Etiological Factors 03
c) Psycho Pathology/ Psychodynamics 02
4. Clinical Manifestations
a) In general / In books 02
b) In the patient 02
5. Differential Diagnosis
6. Prognosis
7. Management - AIM & OBJECTIVES
a) Pharamaco therapy & Somatictherapy 02
b) Psychosocial approaches 02
8. Nursing Management
a) General approaches 06+2
b) Nursing Process approach 05
c) Rehabilitation / long term care 05
II Presentation (effectiveness) 04
III A.V. Aids 03
IV Bibliography 03 Total 50
Remarks & signature of supervisor- Date : Signature of student
Date :
VI b) Evaluation of Case Study
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CASE STUDY
Sr.No.Criteria MarksAllotted MarksObtained
1. History Taking 02
2.Mental Status Examination 04
3.Description of Disease Condition – 06
a) Definition
b) Etiological factors
c) Psychopathology/
4.Clinical Manifestation – 04
In general / in book
In Patient -
5.Differential diagnosis 04
6.Prognosis 04
7.Management – 08
a) Pharmaco therapy and Somatic therapies
b) Psychosocial approaches
8.Nursing Management – 08+2
a) General approaches
b) Nursing Process
c) Rehabilitation/ long term care
Drugs Study 04
Bibliography 04 Total 50
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
VII) CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFORMA
Name of the student :
Batch : Ward :………..
Period: From ------------------ to ----------------- Maximum Marks 100
Excellent 5 V. Good 4 Good 3Average 2
Poor1
I. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PATIENT:
1. Elicit the comprehensive history of the patient.
2. Understands the disease aspect
3. Examines the mental status of the patient
4. Participates in the management of patient, in relation to drug and psychosocial
intervention.
5. Carries out Nursing process with emphasis on: Meeting physical needs of
patient.
6. Attends to psycho social needs
7. Identifies and meets the family needs.
II. COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
1. Utilizes therapeutic communication techniques while interacting with patients
& family members.
2. Improve therapeutic communication skills by process recording.
3. Maintains professional relationship with health team members.
III. APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC MILIEU CONCEPT
1. Accepts the patient as he is Maintains consistency in behavior and attitude
2. Structures time of the patient
3. Provides a safe environment.
IV. RECORDING & REPORTING
1. Records & Reports MSE daily (assigned patients)
2. Applies the principles of recording and reporting (accuracy, apprehensiveness,
accountability)
V. Health Teaching Incidental and planned teaching.
VI. Personality
1. Professional appearance
2. Sincerely Sense responsibility
3. Punctuality
Remarks & Signature of Supervisor & Date
Signature of student & Date

Internal Assessment
Theory
Sl. No. Techniques Number Weightage
1 Tests 2
Midterm (50 marks) 50
Prefinal (75 marks) 75
2 Other Assignment
Seminar (100 marks) 100
Project Work 100
325
Total Internal Assessment 25

Total External Assessment 75
CLINICAL SPECIALITY-II
NEPHRO –UROLOGY NURSING
Placement : II Year M.Sc. Nursing Hours of Instruction

Theory : 150 Hrs
Practical : 950 Hrs
Total : 1100 Hrs
AIM :
The course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth understanding in
the field of Nephro and Urological Nursing. It will help students to develop advanced skills for nursing
intervention in various nephro and urological conditions. It will enable the students to function as a
nephro and urology nurse practitioner / specialist and provide quality care. It will further enable the
students to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of nephro and urology nursing.
OBJECTIVES :
At the end of the course students will be able to –
1. Appreciate trends and issues related to nephro and urological nursing.

2. Describe the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of nephro
and urological conditions.
3. Perform physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment.
4. Assist in various diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical intervention.
5. Provide comprehensive care to patients with nephro and urological conditions.
6. Describe various drugs used in nephro and urological conditions and nursing responsibilities.
7. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments / gadgets used for patients with nephro and
urological conditions.
8. Appreciate team work & coordinate activities related to patient care.
10. Identify emergencies and complication and take appropriate measures.
11. Assist patients and their family to cope with emotional distress, grief, anxiety and spiritual
needs.
12. Discuss the legal and ethical issues in nephro and urological conditions.
13. Identify the sources of stress and manage burnout syndrome among health care workers.
14. Appreciate the role of alternative system of medicine in the care of patient.
15. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of
nephro and urological nursing.
17. Design a layout of kidney transplant unit and dialysis unit.
18. Develop standards of nephro and urological nursing practice
COURSE CONTENT
UNIT TOPIC HRS METHOD
I Introduction 5 Lecture &
• Historical development : trends and issues in the field of discussion
nephro and urological nursing. -do-
• Nephro and urological problems.
• Concepts, principles and nursing perspectives. -do-
• Ethical and legal issues. Panel
Evidence based nursing and its application in nephro and discussions
urological nursing. (to be incorporated in all the units).
II Epidemiology 5 Lecture and

• Major health problems – urinary dysfunction, urinary tract discussions
infections, glomerular disorders, obstructive disorders and
other urinary disorders.
• Risk factors associated with nephro and urological
conditions – hereditary, psychosocial factors, smoking,
alcoholism, dietary habits, cultural and ethnic
considerations.
• Health promotion, disease prevention, life style
modification and its implications to nursing.
Alternate system of medicine / complimentary therapies.

III Review of anatomy and physiology of urinary system 5 Lecture
• Embryology Seminars
• Structure and functions
• Renal circulation
• Physiology of urine formation
• Fluid and electrolyte balance
• Acid base balance
• Immunology specific to kidney
IV Assessment and diagnostic measures 20 Lecture and
• History taking discussions
• Physical and psychosocial assessment
Assessment of common abnormalities – dysuria, frequency,
enuresis, urgency, hesitancy, haematuria, pain, retention,
burning on urination, pyuria, incontinence, nocturia, polyuria,
oliguria, anuria.
IV • Diagnostic tests – urine studies, blood chemistry,
radiological procedures – KUB, IVP, nephrotomogram,
retrograde pyelogram, renal arteriogram, renal ultrasound,
CT scan, MRI, cystogram, renal scan, biopsy, endoscopy-
cystoscopy, urodyanamics studies – cystometrogram,
urinary flow studies, sphincter electromyography, voiding
pressure flow study, videourodyanamics, Whitaker study.
Interpretation of diagnostic measures
V Renal immunopathy/ Immunopathology 5 Lecture and
• General concept of immunopathology discussions
• Immune mechanism of glomerular vascular disease.
• Role of mediater systems in glomerular vascular disease.
VI Urological disorders and Nursing Management 15+3 Lecture,
Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis, related discussion,
pathophysiology, medical, surgical and nursing management of – seminar and
• Urinary tract infections symposium
• Pyelonephritis,
• Disorders of ureter, bladder and urethra
• Urinary dysfunctions – urinary retention, urinary
incontinence, urinary reflux
• Bladder disorders – neoplasms, calculi, neurogenic
bladder, trauma, congenital abnormalities
• Benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH)
• Ureteral disorders – ureteritis, ureteral trauma, congenital
anomalies of ureters
• Urethral disorders – tumours, trauma, congenital anomalies
of ureters
VII Glomerular disorders and nursing management 25 Lecture,
Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis, related discussion,
pathophysiology, medical, surgical and nursing management of – seminar and
• Glomerulonephritis – acute and chronic, nephrotic symposium
syndrome
• Acute renal failure and chronic renal failure
• Renal calculi
• Renal tumors – benign and malignant
• Renal trauma
• Renal abscess
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Vascular disorders
• Renal tuberculosis
• Polycystic kidney disease
• Congenital disorders
• Hereditory renal disorders
VIII Management of renal emergencies 10+2 Lecture,
• Anuria discussion
• Acute renal failure and
• Poisoning symposium
• Trauma
• Urine retention
• Acute graft rejection
• Haematuria
Nurse’s role
IX Drugs used in urinary disorders 10 Lecture &
• Classification discussion
• Indications, contraindications, actions and effects, toxic
effects
• Role of nurse
X Dialysis 10 Lecture,
• History, types, principles, goals discussion
- Haemodialysis – vascular access sites – temporary and
& permanent demonstration
- Peritoneal dialysis
• Dialysis procedures – steps, equipments, maintenance
• Role of nurse – pre dialysis, intra and post dialysis
• Complications
• Counseling
• Patient education
• Records and reports
XI Nursing management of a patient with kidney transplantation Lecture,
• Kidney transplantation – a historical review discussion
• Immunology of graft rejection and
symposium
XI • The recipient of a renal transplant 10
• Renal preservation
• Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA) typing matching and
cross matching in renal transplantation.
• Surgical techniques of renal transplantation
• Chronic renal transplant rejection
• Complications after KTP : Vascular and lymphatic,
Urological, Cardiovascular, liver and Neurological,
infectious complication
• KTP in children and management of paediatric patients
with KTP
• KTP in developing countries
• Result of KTP
• Work up of donor and recipient for renal transplant
• Psychological aspects of KTP and organ donation
• Ethics in transplants
• Cadaveric transplantation
XII Rehabilitation of patients with nephrological problems 5 Lecture &
• Risk factors and prevention Discussion
• Rehabilitation of patients on dialysis and after kidney
transplant
• Rehabilitation of patients after urinary diversions
• Family and patient teaching
XIII Paediatric urinary disorders 10 Lecture &
Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis, related discussion
pathophysiology, medical, surgical and nursing management of
children with Renal diseases –
• UTI
• Ureteral reflux
• Glomerulonephritis
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Infantile nephrosis
• Cystic Kidneys
• Familial factors in renal diseases in childhood
• Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
• Benign recurrent haematuria
• Nephropathy and Wilm’s trumour
XIV Critical care units – dialysis, KTP unit 5 Lecture &

• Philosophy, aim and objectives discussion
• Policies, staffing pattern, design and physical plan of
dialysis and KTP unit
• Team approach and functions
• Psychosocial aspects in relation to staff and clients of ICU,
dialysis unit
• In service education
• Ethical and legal issues
XV • Quality assurance in nephrological nursing practice 5 Lecture &
• Role of advance practitioner in nephrological nursing discussion
• Professional practice standards
• Quality control in nephrological nursing
• Nursing audit
PRACTICALS
Total – 900 hrs
1 week = 30 hrs
SL NO DEPARTMENT / UNIT NO. OF WEEK TOTAL HOURS
1 Nephrology ward 6 180 hrs
2 Paediatrics 2 60 hrs
3 Critical care unit 2 60 hrs
4 Urology ward 6 180 hrs
5 Dialysis unit 4 120 hrs
6 Kidney transplant unit 2 60 hrs
7 Uro OT 2 60 hrs
8 Emergency wards 2 60 hrs
9 Uro Nephro OPDs 4 120 hrs
10 Diagnostic lab 2 60 hrs
PROCEDURES
I Procedures observed
1. CT scan
2. MRI
3. Radiographic studies
4. Urodynamics
5. Haemodialysis & Peritoneal dialysis
6. Renal surgeries
7. Lithotripsy (Extra corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
II. Procedures assisted

2. IV cannulation therapy
3. Arterial catheterization
4. Insertion of central line / CVP line
5. Conneting lines for haemodialysis
6. Peritoneal dialysis
7. Renal biopsy
8. Endoscopies – bladder, urethra
III Procedures performed

1. Health assessment
2. Insertion of urethral and suprapubic catheters
3. Urine anslysis
4. Catheterization
5. Peritoneal dialysis
6. Bladder irrigation
7. Care of ostomies
8. Care of urinary drainage
9. Bladder training
10. Care of vascular access
11. Setting up haemodialysis machine and starting, monitoring and closing dialysis
12. Procedures for prevention of infection :
13. Hand washing, disinfection & sterilization surveillance and fumigation and universal
precautions
14. Collection of specimens
15. Administration of drugs: IM, IV injection, IV cannulation & fixation of infusion pump,
calculation of dosages, blood administration, monitoring fluid therapy, electrolyte imbalance.
16. Nutritional needs, diet therapy & patient education
17. Counseling
IV. Other Procedures:

PRACTICUM
The students will :
1. Be posted in Nephrology and Urology wards, emergency wards(ICU), dialysis center, Kidney
transplant unit, Paediatric ward, Operation theatre, Nephro and urology OPDs.
2. Care for patients undergoing dialysis and kidney transplant and write one case study and one
case presentation in Nephrology ward.
3. Care for paediatric cases with Nephro and Urological disorder and write one case study.
4. Care for patients with urological disorders and write atleast one case study & one case
presentation.
5. Present the report of experience at dialysis and transplant unit. And procedures observed /
assisted in OPDs.
6. Practice the following nursing procedures -
• Health assessment of patients with Nephro and urological nursing

• Insertion of urethral and suprapubic catheters
• Urine analysis
• Catheterization
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Bladder irrigation
• Care of ostomies
• Care of urinary drainage
• Bladder training
• Care of vascular access
• Setting up haemodialysis machine and starting, monitoring and closing dialysis
• Perform urodyanamics studies
• Procedures for prevention of infection :
• Hand washing, disinfection & sterilization surveillance and fumigation and universal
precautions
• Collection of specimens
• Administration of drugs: IM, IV injection, IV cannulation & fixation of infusion pump,
calculation of dosages, blood administration, monitoring fluid therapy, electrolyte
imbalance.
• Nutritional needs, diet therapy & patient education
• Counseling
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Total – 900 hrs
1 week = 30 hrs
SN DEPARTMENT / UNIT NO. OF WEEK TOTAL HOURS
1 Nephrology ward 6 180 hrs
2 Paediatrics 2 60 hrs
3 Critical care unit 2 60 hrs
4 Urology ward 6 180 hrs
5 Dialysis unit 4 120 hrs
6 Kidney transplant unit 2 60 hrs
7 Uro OT 2 60 hrs
8 Emergency wards 2 60 hrs
9 Uro Nephro OPDs 4 120 hrs
10 Diagnostic lab 2 60 hrs
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT PROFORMA & GUIDELINE
M.Sc. NURSING
EVALUATION :-
I. Internal Assessment : (Theory)

Mid Term Examination - 50 marks
Pre Final Examination - 75 marks
Seminar - 50 marks
Project Work - 75 marks
----------------
250 marks
II. Internal Assessment (Practical) Maximum Marks 100

PRACTICUM :-
1. Case Study – Any two (50 Marks each) Marks – 100
2. Case Presentation – Two (50 Marks each) Marks – 100
3. Report presentation Two (50 marks each) Marks – 100

(Transplant unit and Urology OPD)
4. Clinical Evaluation Comprehensive Nursing Care. Marks - 300

(100 Marks each Any three)
(i.e. Urology ward, Nephrology ward, Dialysis Unit, Transplant Unit, Paediatric ward and OPD)
PRACTICAL EXAM :-
1. Mid Term Exam. Marks – 50
2. Pre Final Exam. Marks – 100
Internal assessment – Practical

Total of Clinical assignments, clinical evaluation, and two practical exam marks , converted out
of 100

Area :- Nephro / Urology (Maximum Marks – 50)

b) Etiology.
f) Investigations
c) Diet.
f) Health teaching.
07. Drug Study.
10. Bibliography.
Sr. No. Criteria Marks allotted. Marks obtained Total
01. Assessment 5
about disease 5
picture. 10
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

I] Patient Biodata
education etc.
risk factors, congenital problems, psychological problems
etc.
1. Definition.
4. Path physiology
VII] Investigations
IX] Treatment:
S.No
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
patient.
IVX] References:

Allotted Obtained
data.
Nsg. Care Plan
Total 50
(Note :- Two presentations of 50 marks each from Nephrology & urology.
area.)
Name of the Student
A. Approach.

the patient.
family.
III TECHNICAL SKILL
completeness.
V HEALTH TEACHING
VI PERSONALITY
TOTAL MARKS

NEUROSCIENCES NURSING
Placement: II Years 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 in-depth knowledge in
the field of neurology and neurosurgical Nursing. It will help students to develop advanced skills for
nursing intervention in caring for patients with neurological and neurosurgical disorders. It will
enable the student to function as neuroscience nurse practitioner / specialist. It will further enable the
student to function as educator, manger and researcher in the field of neurology and neurosurgical
Nursing.
Objectives
At the end of the course the students will be able to
1. Appreciate trends and issues related to neurology and neurosurgical Nursing.
2. Review the anatomy and physiology of nervous system.
3. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of patients
with neurological and neurosurgical and neurosurgical disorders.
4. Perform neurological assessment and assist in diagnostic procedures.
5. Describe the concepts and principles of neuroscience nursing.
6. Describe the various drugs used in neurosciences and nurses responsibility.
7. Assist in various therapeutic and surgical procedures in neuroscience nursing.
8. Demonstrate advance skills/competence in managing patients with neurological
and neurosurgical disorder following nursing process approach.
9. Identify psychosocial problems of patients with disabilities and assist patients and
their family to cope with emotional distress, spiritual, grief and anxiety.
10. Participate in preventive, promotive and rehabilitative services for neurological
and neurosurgical patients.
11. Explain the legal and ethical issues related to brain death, organ transplantation
and practice of neuroscience nursing.
12. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in
the field of neuroscience nursing.
13. Organise and conduct in-service education program for nursing personnel.
14. Develop standards of care for quality assurance in neuroscience nursing practice.
17. Plan and develop physical layout of neuro intensive care unit.
Course Content
Unit Hours Content
I 5 Introduction
 Introduction to neuroscience (neurological and neurosurgical) nursing
• History – Development in neurological and neurosurgical nursing, Service
& education.
• Emerging trends and issues in neurology and neuro surgery and its
implication to nursing.
• Neurological and neurosurgical problems –
• Concepts, principles and nursing perspectives
• Ethical and legal issues
• Evidence based nursing and its application in neurological and
neurosurgical nursing.
II 5 Epidemiology
 Major health problems-
 Risk factors associated with neurological conditions- Hereditary,
Psychosocial factors, smoking, alcoholism, dietary habits, cultural and ethnic
consideration, occupational and infections.
 Health promotion, disease prevention, life style modification and its
implications to nursing.
Alternative system of medicine / complementary therapies
III 10 Review of Anatomy and physiology
 Embry physiology
 Structure and functions of Nervous system-CNS, ANS, cereberal circulating,
cranial and spinal nerves and reflexes, motor and sensory functions.
 Sensory organs
IV 15 Assessment and diagnostic measures
 Assessment
• History taking
• Physical assessment, psychosocial assessment
• Neurological assessments, Glasgow coma scale interpretation & its
relevance to nursing.
Common assessment abnormalities.
Unit Hours Content
 Diagnostic measures
• Cerebro spinal fluid analysis
• Radiological studies-Skull and spine X-ray Cerebral Angiography, CT
Scan, Single Photon Emission Computer tomography (SPECT), MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging), MRA, MRS, Functional MRI,
Myelography, PET (Positron Emission Test), Interventional radiology.
• Electrographic studies- Electro encephalo graphy, MEG, EMG, video
EEG,
• Nerve conduction studies-Evoked potentials, visual evoked potentials,
brain stem auditory evoked potentials, somatosensory evoked potentials.
• Ultrasound studies-Carotid duplex, transcranial Doppler sonography,
• Immunological studies
• Biopsies – muscle, nerve and Brain.
Interpretation of diagnostic measures
V 5 Meeting Nutritional needs of neurological patients
 Basic nutritional requirements
 Metabolic changes following injury and starvation
 Nutritional assessment
 Common neurological problems that interfere with nutrition and strategies
for meeting their nutritional needs.
 Special metabolic and electrolyte imbalances
 Chronic fatigue syndrome.
VI 5 Drugs used in neurological and neurosurgical disorders
 Classification
Indications, contraindications, actions and effects, toxic effects Role of nurse
VII 10 Traumatic conditions
 Causes, pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features, diagnosis,
Prognosis, Management: medical, surgical and Nursing management of
• Cranio cerebral injuries.
• Spinal & spinal cord injuries
• Peripheral nerve injuries.
• unconsciousness
Unit Hours Content
VIII 10 Cerebro vascular disorders.
• Stroke & arterio venous thrombosis.
• Haemorrhagic embolus.
• Cerebro vascular accidents.
• Intracranial aneurysm.
• Subarchnoid Haemorrhage
• Arterio venous fistula
• Brain tumours
 Diseases of cranial nerves;trigeminal neuralgia, Facial palsy, Bulbar palsy.
IX 10 Degenerating and demyelinating disorders
• Motor neuron diseases.
• Movement disorders- Tics, dystonia, chorea, wilson’s disease, essential
tremors
• Dementia
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis.
• Alzemier’s
X 10 Neuro infections
Neuro infections
• Meningitis-types
• Encephalitis.
• Poliomyelitis.
• Parasitic infections.
• Bacterial infections.
• Neurosyphilis.
• HIV & AIDS
• Brain abscess
Unit Hours Content
XI 10 Paroxysmal disorders.
• Epilepsy and seizures.
• Status epilepticus.
• Syncope.
• Menier’s syndrome.
• Cephalgia.
XII 10 Developmental disorders.
 Causes, pathophysiology, Clinical types, Clinical features, diagnostic,
• Hydrocephalus
• Craniosynostosis
• Spina bifida-Meningocele, Meningomyelocele encephalocele
• Syringomyelia
• Cerebro vascular system anomalies
• Cerebral palsies
• Down’s syndrome
XIII 10 Neuro muscular disorders.
• Polyneuritis – G B Syndrome.
• Muscular dystrophy.
• Myasthenia gravis.
• Trigeminal neuralgia.
• Bell’s palsy.
• Menier’s disease
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Peripheral neuropathies
XIV 5 Neoplasms – surgical conditions.
• Space occupying lesions – types
• Common tumors of CNS
Unit Hours Content
XV 5 Others disorders
 Metabolic disorders- diabetes, insipidus, metabolic encephalopathy
 Sleep disorders.
 Auto immune disorders- multiple sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies
XVI 10 Neuro emergencies
• Increased intracranial pressure
• Unconscious
• Herniation syndrome
• Seizures
• Several head injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Cerebro vascular accidents
XVII 5 Rehabilitation
 Concept and Principles of Rehabilitation.
 Rehabilitation in acute care setting, and following stroke, heald injury and
degenerative disorders of brain.
 Physiotherapy.
 Counseling.
Speech & Language – Neurogenic communication disorders.
XVII 5 Ethical and legal issues in neuroscience nursing
I  Brain death and organ transplantation
 Euthanasia
 Negligence and malpractice
 Nosocomial infections
XIX 5  Quality assurance in neurological nursing practice
 Role of advance practitioner in neurological nursing
 Professional practice standards
 Quality control in neurologic nursing
 Nursing audit
 Neuro ICU
• Philosophy, aims and objectives
• Policies, staffing pattern, design and physical plan of neuro ICU
• Team approach, functions
• Psychosocial aspects in relation to staff and clients of neuro ICU,
• In-service education
PRACTICAL
Total = 960 Hours
1 week = 30 Hours
SN. Area of posting No. of Week Total Hours
1 OPD 2 60
2 Casualty 2 60
3 Diagnosis 2 60
4 Neuro psychiatry 1 30
5 Neuro Medical wards 4 120
6 Paediatric Neuro ward 2 60
7 Neuro surgical wards 4 120
8 Head injury ward 4 120
9 ICU – neuro medicine 4 120
10 ICU – neuro surgical 4 120
11 Rehabilitation 2 60
12 Operation Theatre 1 30
 Visit to cerebral palsy centre

ESSENTIAL NEURO NURSING SKILLS
I. Procedures Observed
1. CT scan
2. MRI
3. PET
4. EEG
5. EMG
6. Sleep pattern studies / Therapy
7. Radiographical studies
8. Neuro surgeries
9. Nerve conduction studies
10. Ultrasound studies
11. Any other
II. Procedure Assisted
1. Advanced Cardiac life support
2. Lumbar Puncture
3. Biopsies – muscle, nerve and Brain
4. Arterial Blood Gas
5. ECG Recording
7. IV cannulation – open method
9. Ventilation
10. Tracheostomy
11. ICP monitoring
12. Gama Knife
13. Cereberal angiography
14. Myelography
15. Neuro surgeries
III. Procedures Performed:

1. Airway management
a. Application of Oro Pharyngeal Airway
b. Care of Tracheostomy
c. Conduct Endotracheal Intubation
d. Use of AMBU bag, artificial respirators
e. Setting of Ventilators and Care of patients on ventilators
2. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation - Defibrillation
3. Neurological assessment- Glasgow coma scale
4. Gastric Lavage
5. IV Cannulation
6. Administration of emergency iv drugs, fluid
7. Care of patients with incontinence, bladder training catheterization
8. Care of patints on traction related to the neurological conditions
9. Blood administration
10. Muscle strengthening exercises
11. Guidance and counseling
12. Monitoring – management and care of monitors.
IV. Other Procedures:

REFERENCES
1. Neuro Science Nursing A Spectum of care 2nd Edition, 2002 , Ellen Barker by Mosby
2. Neuro Science Nursing – Ellen Barker – Mosby’s publication
3. Medical Surgical Nursing 7th Edition, 2004, Black, Elsiver’s publication
4. Brunner & Suddarth’s Text book of Medical Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition, 2004, Smeltzer Bare,
Lippincott Williams
5. principles of Pediatrics and Neonatal Emergencies, 1st Edition, 1996, Sachadeva, Puri, Bagga &
P. Choudhari, - T.P. Brothers.
6. Text book of Neuro Physiology, Ghai C.L.
7. Text book of Human Neuroanatomy, 5th Edition, 1997, Inderbir Singh, T.P. Brothers.
8. Primary Prevention of Mental, Neurological and Psychosocial disorders, WHO, Geneva, AITBS
publications, India.
9. Resent journals related to neuro science nursing
10. Sharon – Medical surgical nursing

Theory Internal Assessment
1. Presentation 50 marks
2. Seminar 100 marks
3. Project Work 100 marks
4. Test paper – Mid Term 50 marks
Prelim 75 marks
----------------------------------
Total 375 marks
Calculate of out of 25

Pre Term 100
800
Theory
Internal : 25
External : 75
------
Total : 100
------
Practical
Internal : 100
External : 100
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Total : 200
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b) Etiology.
f) Investigations
c) Diet.
f) Health teaching.
07. Drug Study.
10. Bibliography.
SN. Criteria Marks allotted. Marks obtained Total
01. Assessment 5
about disease 5
picture. 10
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

I] Patient Biodata
education etc.
etc.
1. Definition.
4. Path physiology
VII] Investigations
IX] Treatment:
S.No
Nurse’sresponsibility
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
patient.
IVX] References:
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR CASE

PRESENTATION

Allotted Obtained
data.
Nsg. Care Plan
Total 50
CLINICAL EVALUATION: COMPREHENSIVE
NURSING CARE
Name of the Student
A. Approach.

the patient.
family.
III TECHNICAL SKILL
completeness.
V HEALTH TEACHING
VI PERSONALITY
TOTAL MARKS

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Anatomy & Physiology

1. Gerard J. Tortora, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, 2006, published by John
Wiley and sons, United States of America
2. Ross and Wilson, Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, 9th edition, 2001, Elsevier
3. Gray Thibodkar, Textbook of Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, published by Elsevier,
India, 2003
4. Waugh, Anne (2003), “ Ross & Wilson’s Anatomy & Physiology in health & illness’’ 10th ed.,
5. Anthony & Thibodcon (2000), “Anatomy & Physiology for nurses’’ 11th ed., C.V. Mosby Co.,
London.
11. T Clenister and Jean Rosy (1974). “Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses” 2nd Edition,
William Hernmarni Medical BK. Ltd.
12. Ganong. F. William, “Review of Medical Physiology”, 15th Edition, Prentice Hall International
13. Guyton and Hall, “Textbook of Medical Physiology,” 9th Edition, A Prism2. Indian Edn. Pvt.
Ltd.
Medical Surgical
1. Brunner and Suddarth’s, Text Book of Medical Surgical Nursing, 9 th edition, 2005, Lippincott
Raven Publishers.
2. John Luckmann, Medical Surgical Nursing, 3rd edition, 1987, Saunders Company, Philadelphia,
London
3. Jayce M. Black, Jane Hokanson Hawks, Medical Surgical Nursing- Clinical Mangement for
positive outcomes, 7th edition, 2005, Elsevier, India.
Philadelphia.
5. Medical Surgical Nursing: an integrated approach, White, L, Delmar Thomson learning (2002)
2nd ed, United States
6. Lewis, Heitkemper & Dirksen Medical Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of
Clinical Problem (6th ed) (2000) Mosby.
8. Shah N. S., A P I textbook of Medicine, The Association of Physicians of India Mumbai (2003).
9. Satoskar R. S., Bhandarkar S. D. & Rege N. N., Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, 19 th
ed, 2003 Popular Prakashan, Mumbai.
10. Phipps W.J., Long C. B. & Wood N. F., Shaffer’s Medical Surgical Nursing B. T. Publication
Pvt. Ltd. (2001) New Delhi.
13. Pasricha J. S., Gupta R., Illustrated Text book of Dermatology , 2 nd ed, 2001 Jaypee brothers
New Delhi.
14. Haslett C., Chilvers E. R., Hunder J.A.A. & Boon, N. A. Davidson’s Principles and Practice of
Medicine, 18th ed, (1999) Churchill living stone. Edinburgh.
Edinburgh.
16. Mmedical Surgical Nursing: A Nursing process approach Col. I & II, Ignatacicius, Donna and
Workman, Linda, W. B. Saunders company, Philadelphia , 1995
17. Nettina, Sandra, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, The Lippincott Manuel of Nursing practice, 7th
ed, 2001, Philadelphia
Name of College
Date : __________
Date: Time:
Subject:
Topic:

for answer
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Name of the College

B Sc Nursing Course
SN Details Total Marks Marks

Obtained
1 Assessment 12
3 Goal 2
6 Rationale 3
7 Evaluation 3
Total 50
Remarks:

References:

Mumbai, 2007


Wilkins, 2005
Thomson, 2005
Journals:-
OBSTETRIC AND
GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING
Placement – II year Hours of instruction
Theory: 150
Practical: 950
Total: 1100
Course description
This course is designed to assist the student in developing expertise and in-depth
understanding in the field of obstetric and gynecological Nursing. It will help the student to develop
advance-nursing skill for nursing interventions in various obstetrical and gynecological conditions. It
will further enable the students to functions as midwifery nurse practitioner / specialist, educator,
manager and researcher in the field of obstetric and gynecological nursing.
Objectives
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of women
with obstetric and gynecological conditions
2. Perform physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual assessment
3. Demonstrate competence in caring for women with obstetrical and gynecological conditions
4. Demonstrate competence in caring for high risk newborn
5. Identify and manage obstetrical and neonatal emergencies as per protocol
6. Practice infection control measures
7. Utilize recent technology and various diagnostic, therapeutic modalities in the management
of obstetrical, gynecological and neonatal care
8. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments / gadgets used for obstetrical,
gynecological and neonatal care
9. Teach and supervise nurses and allied health workers
10. Design a layout of specialty units of obstetrics and gynecology
11. Develop standards for obstetrical and gynecological nursing practice
12. Counsel women and families
13. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identity the areas of research in the field of
obstetrical and gynecological nursing
14. Function as independent midwifery nurse practitioner
SN UNIT TOPIC THEORY PRACTICALS
I Management of problems of women during pregnancy 25
 Risk approach of obstetrical nursing care, concept & goals
 Screening of high –risk pregnancy, newer modalities of
diagnosis
 Nursing management of pregnancies at risk-due to
obstetrical complication
 Pernicious vomiting
 Bleeding in early pregnancy, abortion, ectopic pregnancy,
and gestational trophoblostic diseases
 Hemorrhage during late pregnancy, ante partum,
hemorrhage, placenta praevia, abruptio placenta
 Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, pre –eclampsia,
eclampsia, heomolysis elevated liver enzyme, Low
platelet count (HELLP)
 I so –immune diseases. Rh and abo incompatibility
 Hematological problems in pregnancy
 Hydramnios –oligoydramnios
 Prolonged pregnancy post term, post maturity
 Multiple pregnancies
 Intra uterine infection & pains during pregnancy.
Intra uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR), premature rupture of
Membrane (PROM), intra uterine death
II Pregnancies at risk-due to pre existing health problems 15
 Metabolic conditions
 Anemia and nutritional deficiencies
 Hepatitis
 Cardio-vascular disease
 Thyroid disease
 Epilepsy
 Essentials hypertensions
 Chronic renal failure
 Tropical diseases
 Psychiatric disorders
 Infections Toxoplasmosis rubella cytomegalo virus
Herpes (TORCH): Reproductive Tract infections (RTI):
STD: HIV/AIDS, vaginal infections; Leprosy,
Tuberculosis
 Other risk factors: Age-Adolescents, elderly; unwed
mothers, sexual abuse, substance use
Pregnancies complicating with tumors, uterine anomalies,
prolapse, ovarian cyst
III Abnormal labour, pre-term labour & obstetrical emergencies 15 + 2
 Etiology, pathopyhsiology and nursing management of
o Uncoordinated uterine actions, Antony of uterus,
precipitate labour, prolonged labour
o Abnormal lie, presentation, position compound
presentation
o Contracted pelvis –CPD; dystocia
o Obstetrical emergencies Obstetrical shock, vasa praevia,
inversion of uterus, amniotic fluid embolism, rupture
uterus, presentations and prolapse cord
o Augmentation of labour Medical and surgical induction
o Version
o Manual removal of placenta
o Obstetrical operation: Forceps delivery, Ventouse,
Caesarian section, Destructive operations
o Genital tract injuries –Third degree perinea tear
,VVF,RVF
 Complications of third stage of labour:
o Post partum Hemorrhage
o Retained Placenta
IV Post partum complications 10
 Nursing management of
oPuerperal infections, puerperal sepsis, urinary
complications, puerperal venous thrombosis and pulmonary
embolism
oSub involution of uterus, breast conditions,
Thrombophlebitis Psychological complications, post partum
blues, depression, psychosis
V High Risk Newborn 25
 Concept, goals, assessment, principles.
 Nursing management of
• Pre-term, small for gestational age, post –mature infant, and
baby of diabetic and substance use mothers
• Respiratory conditions, asphyxia neonatorum, neonatal
apnea meconium aspiration syndrome, pneumo thorax,
pneumomediastnum
• Icterus neonatorum
• Birth injuries
• Hypoxic alchemic encephelopathy
• Congenital anomalies
• Neonatal hypocalcaemia, hypoglycemia, Hypomagnesaemia
• Neonatal heart diseases
• Neonatal hemolytic disease
• Neonatal infections, neonatal sepsis, opthalmia neonatorum,
congenital syphilis, HIV/AIDS
• Advanced neonatal procedures
• Calculation of fluid requirements
• Hematological conditions - erythblastosis 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 HIV / AIDS 15
 HIV positive mother and her baby
 Epidemiology
 Screening
 Parent to child transmission (PTCT)
 Prophylaxis for mother and baby
 Slandered safety measures
 Counseling
 Breast feeding issues
 National policies and guidelines
Issues: Legal, ethical, Psychosocial and rehabilitation role of nurse
VII Gynecological problems and nursing management 25
 Gynecological assessment
 Gynecological procedures
 Etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and nursing
o Menstrual irregularities
o Disease of genital tract
o Genital tract infection
o Uterine displacement
o Genital prolepses
o Genital injuries
o Uterine malformation
Uterine fibroid, ovarian tumors, Breast carcinoma, pelvic
inflammatory diseases, reproductive tract malignancies,
hysterectomy-vaginal and abdominal
VIII Infertility 5
• Primary and secondary causes
• Diagnostic procedures
• Counseling : ethical and legal aspects of assisted
reproductive technology (ART)
• Recent advancement in infertility management
• Adoption procedures
Role of nurses in infertility management
IX Menopause 5
• Physiological , Psychological and social aspects
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Surgical Menopause
• Counseling and guidance
Role of midwifery nurse practitioner
X Administration and management of obstetrical and 5
gynecological unit
 Design &layout
 Staffing
 Equipment, supplies
 Infection control: Slandered safety measures
 Quality Assurance :obstetric auditing –records /reports
.Norms ,policies and protocols
Practice standards for obstetrical and gynecological unit
SNO UNIT TOPIC THEORY PRACTICALS
XI Education and training in obstetrical and 2 3
gynecological care
 Staff orientation, Training and development
 In-services education programs
Clinical teaching programs
Planning Midwifery programme – GNM, B Sc,
ANM,Dai /TBA
XII International & National agencies –ICM ,SOMI 1
Practicals
Total = 960 Hours

1 Week = 30 Hours
Clinical practice in Obstetrical and Gynecological setting i.e., Antenatal Out Patient Department,
Labor room, Pot natal / MCH clinic, NICU, Obstetrical and gynecological Operation Theatres,
Gynecological ward, Post partum . MTP clinic, Infertility centers Community Health center /
Primary health center.
SN Deptt. / Unit No. of Week Total Hours

1 Antenatal OPD including Infertility clinics/ Reproductive 6 180 Hours
medicine, Family welfare and post partum clinic / PTCT
2 Antenatal and postnatal ward 6 180 Hours
3 Labor room 4 120 Hours
4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 3 90 Hours
5 Obstetric / Gynae Operation Theatre 3 90 Hours
6 Gynae Ward 4 120 Hours
7 CHC, PHC, SC 6 180 Hours
Essential Obstetrical and gynecological Skill
Procedure observed
o ART procedures
o Infertility management : artificial reproduction : artificial insemination, invirto fertilization,
and related procedures
o Ultra sonography
o Specific laboratory tests
o Amniocentesis
o Cervical & vaginal cytology
o Fetoscopy
o Hysteroscopy
o MRI
o Surgical diathermy
o Cryosurgery
Procedure Assisted
o Operative delivery
o Abnormal deliveries –Forceps application, Ventouse,Breech
o Exchange blood transfusion
o Culdoscopy
o Cystoscopy
o Tuboscopy
o Laparoscopy
o Endometrical Biopsy
o Tubal Patency test
o Chemotherapy
o Radiation therapy
o Medical termination of Pregnancy
o Dilation and Curettage
o Relevant history taking obstetric/Gyn
o Complete General physical Examination
o Antenatal assessment - 20
o Assessment of risk status
o Health education, counseling and mother craft classes
o Antenatal immunization
o Assessment of intra uterine fetal well-being
o Universal precautions –effective infection control methods
o Assessment of women in abnormal pregnancy
o Vaginal examination and interpretation (early pregnancy, labour, post partum)
o Utilization of partograph, Cervicograph
o Medical & surgical induction
o Conduction of safe delivery
o Application of outlet forceps, delivery of breach –Burns Marshall, Loveset maneuvers
o Episiotomies suturing
o Manual removal of placenta, placental examination
o Postnatal assessment – 20
o Management of breast engorgement, while leg
o Postnatal counseling
o Reposition of inversion of uterus
o Breast care, breast exam, and drainage breast abcess
o Postnatal exercise
o Newborn assessment –Ruling out congenital anomalies
o Assessment of high risk newborn
o Neonatal resuscitation
o Apgar score
o Monitoring neonates
Clinically
With monitor
Capillary refill time
Assessment of jaundice
o Gastric lavage
o Gastric gavages
o Care of child in multi channel monitor and ventilator
o Care of child in radiant, warmer and incubutator
o Kangaroo care
o Anthropometrics measurement
o Neonatal reflexes
o Breast feeding
o Parental nutrition & fluid balance /infusion pump
o Feeding technique
o Medication
Oral
I.D
I.M
I.V
o Capillary blood sample collection
o Oxygen therapy
o Phototherpy
o Chest physiotherapy
o Parental counseling –bereaved parents
o Setting of operation theatre
o Trolley and table set up for Obstetrical & gynecological operations
o Pap smear preparation
o Taking vaginal test for ovulation
o Vaginal pessaries
o Gynecological therapy
o Insertion of IUD and removal
o Counseling infertile couple
MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
M Sc NURSING : CLINICAL SPECIALITY I - OBSTETRIC & GYNAECOLOGIC NURSING
SECOND YEAR
SCHEME OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Internal Assessment Theory

SN. Techniques Number Weightage
1 Tests 2
Midterm (50 marks) 50
Prefinal (75 marks) 75
2 Other Assignment
Seminar (100 marks) 100
Journal Presentation (50 marks) 50
275
Total Internal Assessment 25

Total External Assessment 75
Practical Experience Evaluation
1. 1 50
Care Plan - ANTENATAL
2. INTRANATAL 1 50
3. POSTNATAL 1 50
4. Care Plan NEWBORN 1 50
5. CLINICAL PRESENTATION Antenatal 1 50
Postnatal 1 50
6. CASE BOOK /JOURNAL 1 30
7. CLINICAL EVALUATION Antnatal, Postnatal 2 200 (100x2)
8. PRACTICE TEACHING (NG EDN) 1
9. PREFINAL EXAMINATION 1 100
10. Mid term Practical Examination 1 50
11. Prefinal Practical Examination 1 100
780
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
1.WRITTEN EXAMINATION 75 MARKS

2. PRACTICAL EXAMINATION 100 MARKS
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
M.Sc Nursing
Clinical specialty – Obstetric and Gynaecology Nursing
SEMINAR EVALUATION PROFORMA
Subject: ------------------------------------------------- Topic: ------------------------------------
Name of the Student: ----------------------------------
Date /Time: ----------------------------------------------
Name of the Evaluator /Guide: -----------------------
SN. CRITERIA Marks Marks

allotted obtained
1 5
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
2 15
ORGANISATION OF CONTENT
 Latest information
 Simple to complex
 Application of Nursing Theory
3 50
PRESENTATION
 Introduction
 Content, relevancy
 Teaching technique
4 15
AUDIOVISUAL AIDS
5 5
SPEAKER’S QUALITIES
 Appearance
 Confidence
 Communication skill
 Voice modulation
6 5
GROUP DISCUSSION
7 REFERENCES 5
100
TOTAL
REMARKS
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
EVALUATION CRITERIA
CASE RESENTATION TOTAL SCORE –50

I. Assessment 10
History taking & Physical assessment
II. Disease condition in detail –Aetiology, Pathophysiology 10
Clinical features, investigations, Medical management
III. Objectives of care 4
IV. Application of Nursing theories 6
V. Nursing diagnosis 6
VI. Nursing Management 10
VII. Conclusion 4
Maharastra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
M.Sc Nursing
Clinical speciality – Obstetric and Gynaecology Nursing
CLINICAL EVALUATION PROFORMA
Name of the Student : ---------------------------------- DURATION:-------------------------
Clinical Area :------------------------------------------------

SN. CRITERIA 4 3 2 1
1. PERSONALITY & ATTITUDE

Grooming & turn out
2 Able to think logically & well informed
3 Attentive listener
4 Communicate effectively
5 Trustworthy & reliable
6 Enthusiastic, interested & takes initiatives when situation demands
7 Courteous, tactful & considerate in all her dealings with patient,
significant other team members.
8 Displays leadership qualities
9 Follows instructions & exhibits positive behavioural changes
10 Complete assignments on time with self motivation & effort
11 KNOWLEDGE
Possess sound knowledge of principles of obstetric Nursing
12 Has understanding of the modern trends & current issuses in obstetric
Nursing practices.
13 Has knowledge of physiological changes during pregnancy, labour &
puerperium.
14 Has adequate knowledge of diet
15 Demonstrate evidence of self learning by current literature & seeking
help from experts in the field.
16 APPLICATION & SKILL

Able to aaurately elicit health history
17 Able to perform & assist in the examination diagnostic procedures T
treatment modalities.
18 Displays skill in trolly setting & assisting in instrumental deliveries &
other procedures.
19 Confident & skillful in conducting normal deliveries & rendering
antenatal and postnatal care of gynae patients.
20 Make relevant observation & records & reports.
21 Identifies risk factors & manages emergency situations effectively &
promptly
22 Works independently & makes prompt relevant decision in all situation.
23 Sibmits assignments with self-motivation & effiorts
24 Demonstrates sound knowledge of drugs used in Obs. And gynae
practices
25 Applies Nursing theories through Nursing process in the clinical field.
REMARKS:
SIGNATURE OF THE SUPERVISOR
SIGNATURE OF THE STUDENT

CLINICAL SPECIALITY- II

ONCOLOGY NURSING
Placement: II year M.Sc Nsg. 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 in-depth understanding
in the field of oncology Nursing. It will help students to develop advanced skills for Nursing
intervention in various oncological conditions. It will enable the student to function as oncology
nurse practitioner/specialist and provide quality care. It will further enable the student to function as
educator, Manager, and researcher in the field of oncology nursing.
Objectives:-
1. Explain the prevention, screening and early detection of cancer.

2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of
oncological disorders of various body systems.
3. Describe the psychological effects of cancer on patients and families.
4. Demonstrate skill in administrating/ assisting in various treatment modalities used for
patients with cancer.
5. Apply nursing process in providing holistic care to patients with cancer.
6. Apply specific concepts on pain Management.
7. Appreciate the care of death and dying patients and value of bereavement support.
8. Describe the philosophy, concept and various dimensions of palliative care.
9. Appreciate the role of alternative systems of medicine in care of cancer patients.
10. Appreciate the legal & ethical issues relevant to oncology nursing
11. Recognize and manage Oncological emergencies.
12. Counsel the patients with cancer and their families.
13. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field
of oncology nursing.
14. Recognize the role of oncology nurse practitioner as a member of oncology item.
15. Collaborate with other agencies and utilize resources in caring for cancer patients.
17. Design a layout and develop standards for management of oncology units/hospitals and
nursing care.
COURSE OUTLINE
Time
Unit Content
Hours
T P
I 4 Introduction
• Epidemiology- incidence,
Prevalence- Global,
National, State and Local
• Disease burden, concept of
cancer, risk factors
• Historical perspectives
• Trends and issues
• Principles of cancer
management
• Roles and responsibilities
of oncology nurse
II 5 The Nature of Cancer
• Normal cell biology
• The Immune system
• Pathological and
• pathophysiological
changes in tissues
o Biology of the cancer cell
o Clone formation Transformation
o Tumors stem lines
o Structure of a solid tumor
o Products produced by the tumor
Systemic effects of tumor growth
III 4 Etiology of Cancer

• Carcinogenesis
• Theories of cancer causation
• Risk factors
• Carcinogens – genetic
factors, chemical
carcinogens, radiation,
viruses, Immune
system failure, rapid tissue
proliferation
• Hormone changes, diet,
emotional Factors.
Time
Unit Content
Hours
T P
IV 10 2 Diagnostic Evaluation
* Health assessment: History
taking, physical examination
* Staging and grading of
tumors
* TNM classification
* Common diagnostic tests
• Blood investigation:
Haematological,
Bio-chemical, Tumor
markers, Hormonal assay
• Cytology: Fine needle
aspiration cytology
(FNAC)
• Histopathology: Biopsy
• Radiological assessment:
MRI, Ultrasound,
Computed tomography,
Mammography, Positron
Emission tomography
(PET), Radio nuclide
imaging, Functional
metabolism imaging
• Endoscopies
Nurses responsibilities in diagnostic measures

V 10 2 Levels of prevention and care
* Primary prevention –
Guidelines for cancer
detection, general measures,
Warning signs of cancer.
* Self examination – Oral,
Breast, Testicular
* Secondary prevention – early
diagnosis
* Screening
* Tertiary prevention –
disability limitation
* Rehabilitation : Mobility,
Speech, Bowel and bladder,
Ostomies etc.
* Patient and family education
* Discharge instruction,
follow-up care and use of
community resources.
Time
Unit Content
Hours
T P
VI 25 4 Cancer Treatment Modalities and Nurse’s Role
* Surgery
• Principles of surgical
oncology
• Current surgical strategy
• Determining surgical risk
• Special surgical
techniques
• Pre-intra postoperative
nursing care
• Acute and chronic
surgical complications
• Future directions and
advances
Chemotherapy
• Principles and
classification of
chemotherapeutics.
• Pharmacology of
antineoplastic drugs
-Mechanism of action,
Absorption, protein
binding, Biotrans-
formation, excretion
common side effects, drug
Toxicity.
• Calculating drug doses,
• Therapeutic response to
chemotheraphy-Tumor
variables, drug
resistance,
• Safety precautions
Radiation Therapy
• Physics of radiotherapy
• Types of ionizing rays
• Radiation equipments :
Linear accelerator,
cobalt, Implants,
Isotopes.
• Types of therapies: Oral,
Brachytherapy, tele-
therapy, selection
Therapy.
Time
Unit Content
Hours
T P
• Effects of radiation on
the body Tissue.
• Radiation biology-cell
damage hypoxic cells,
alteration of tumor
Kinetics.
• Approaches to radiation
therapy
• External radiotherapy
• Internal radiotherapy-
unsealed,
• Sealed sources.
• Effectiveness of
radiotherapy-
Radiosensitivity,
treatment effects
• Complications of
radiotherapy
• Radiation safety :
Standards of
Bhaba Atomic Research
Centre (BARC)
Bone Marrow Transplantation/Stem Cell Transplantation

• Types, indications, t
transplantation Procedure
and complications.
• Types and donor sources
• Preparation and care of
donor and recipient
• Legal and ethical issues
Immunotherapy (Biotherapy)
• Concepts and principles
• Classifications of agents
• Treatment and
applications
Gene Therapy
• Current Concepts and
practices
Alternative and Complementary Therapies

• Current practices
Time
Unit Content
Hours
T P
VII 10 4 Pain management : Theories, types and
• Nature of cancer pain
• Pathophysiology of pain
• Pain threshold
Assessment of pain
• Principles of cancer pain
control
• Pharmacological: Opioid
and nonopioid analgesic
therapy
• Patient controlled
analgesia (PCA)
• Other invasive techniques
of pain control
• Recent developments in
Cancer pain
Non-Pharmacological pain relief technique.

• Complementary therapies
(Music, massage,
meditation, relaxation
techniques, biofeed back
etc)
• Psychological
intervention in pain
control
• Alternative system of
medicines
Role of nurse
VIII 5 Palliative care
• Definition an scope,
philosophy
• Concept and elements of
palliative care
• Global and Indian
perspective of
palliative care
• Quality of life issues
• Communication skill
• Nursing perspective of
palliative care and its
elements
• Home care
• Hospice care
Role of nurse in palliative care

Time Learning Method of
Unit Content Evaluation
Hours Objectives Teaching
T P
IX 2 Recognize the Infection control Seminar Essay type
process of • Process of infection, risk Presentation questions
infection and of hospitalization,
preventive nosocomial
methods infections-prevention and
control of
in acute, long term care
facility and community
based care
• Standard safety measure
X 30 Describe the Nursing Care of Patients Clinical Evaluation

care of patients With Specific presentation of case
with various Malignant Disorders Nursing study, care
type of • Malignancies of G.I. Process plan
malignancies. system-oral, Nursing
oesophagus, stomach, rounds Case
rectal, liver & conference
pancreas, care of
ostomies/stoma
• Respiratory malignancies
• Genito urinary system
malignancies
prostate Bladder, renal
testicular
malignancies.
• Gynecological
malignancies-cervix
uterus, ovary.
• Hematological
malignancies-
Lymphomas, Leukemias.
• Malignancies of
musculoskeletal
system
• Endocrine malignancies
• Skin
• Head and Neck – brain
tumors
• Other malignancies –
Breast cancer
XI 10 Provide nursing Paediatric malignancies Clinical Assess the
care to • Leukemia, Lymphoma, presentation skill with
paediatric group Neuro blastoma Nursing evaluation
of patients • Wilm’s tumor, Soft tissue Rounds nursing care
sarcoma, Retinoblastoma plan
• Nursing Management of
children with Paediatric
Malignancies
T P
XII 15 Recognize the Nursing Management of Clinical Evaluate
clinical Physiological Conditions and presentation care plan
manifestations Symptoms Of Cancer Patient Ward case study
of cancer • Nutrition – effects of Teaching
patients cancer on nutritional Nursing
status and its Process
consequences: Anemia,
Cachexia, Xerostomia, Guided Group
mucositis, Dysphagia, Discussion
Nausea and vomiting,
constipation, Diarrhea,
electrolyte imbalances,
Taste alterations.
• Impaired mobility:
Decubitus ulcer,
pathologic fractures,
thrombophlebitis,
pulmonary embolism,
contractures, footdrop
Other symptoms
• Dyspepsia & hiccup,
dyspnoea
• Intestinal obstruction
• Fungating wounds
• Anxiety & depression,
insomnia
• Lymph edema
Impact of cancer on sexuality
• Effects of radiotherapy/
chemotherapy/surgery on
sexuality of the cancer
patient
• Nursing management of
cancer patients
experiencing sexual
dysfunction
• Sexual counseling
XIII 10 Cancer Emergencies
• Disseminated
intravascular
Coagulation (DIC).
• Malignant pleural
effusion
• Neoplastic cardiac
tamponade and septic
shock spinal cord
compression
• Superior venacava
syndrome
T P
Appreciate the • Metabolic emergency: Lecture Cum Short
role of the nurse hyper and hypo calcemia Discussion Answers
in cancer • Surgical emergency Seminar
emergencies • Urological emergency Presentation
• Haemorrhage
• Organ obstruction
• Brain metastasis
• Nurses role in managing
oncologic emergencies
XIV 8 Describe the Psycho-Social Aspects of Guided Group Short
psychosocial Nursing Care Discussion answers
aspects of • Psychological responses of Conducting checklist
nursing care patients with cancer Guidance and
• Psychosocial assessment Counseling
Explains the • Crisis intervention, coping Group
ethical, moral mechanisms Conference
and legal issues • Stress management,
in caring for the spiritual/ Cultural care
cancer patients and needs.
• Counseling: individual and
family
• Maximizing quality of life
of patient and family
Ethical, moral and legal
issues
• Care of dying patient
• Grief and grieving process
• Bereavement support
• Care of Nurses who care
for the dying
XV 2 Design a layout Layout and Design of an Field Trip Evaluate the
and develop oncology institution/ward, Presentation project work
standards for OPD, chemotherapy unit, of and
management of Bone marrow trans- Observation presentation
Oncology plantation unit, pain clinic Report
units/hospitals etc.
and nursing • Practice Standards of
care oncology nursing
Policies and Procedures
• Establishing Sanding
orders and Protocols
Quality Assurance
Programme in Oncology
units
• Nursing audit
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Joyce Griffin-Sobel (2007) Site-Specific Cancer Series: Gastro intestinalCancer.

2. L.K. Clarke & M.J. Dropkin (2006) Site-Specific Cancer Series: Head and Neck Cancer.
3. R.M. Carroll-Johnson, L. & N.J. Bush (2006) Psychosocial Nursing Care Alo Cancer Continuum (2 nd
ed.)
4. D. Camp.-Sorrell & R.A. Hawkins (2006) Clinical Manual for the Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse
(2nd ed.)
5. Marcelle Kaplan (2006) Understanding & Managing Oncologic Emergencies: A resource for Nurses.
6. M.M. Gullatte (2005) Nursing Management: Principles and Practice.
7. V. Kogut & S. Luthringer (2005) Nutritional issues in Cancer Care.
8. V. Kogut & S. Luthringer (2005) Nutritional issues in Cancer Care.
9. M. Polovich, J.M. White & L.O. Kelleher (2005) Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Guidelines and
Recommendations for Practice (2nd ed.)
10. B. Nevidjon (2004) Continuing the Legacy: More Voices of Oncology Nurses
11. L.A. Jacobs (2003) Master Degree with a Specialty in Advanced Practice Oncology Nursing (4th Ed.)
12. K. Jennings – Dozier (2002) Cancer Prevention Detection, a Nursing Perspective
13. M. Frank - Stromborg (2001) Cancer Prevention in Diverse P. Cultural Implications for the
Multidisplinary Team.
14. C. Burke (1998) Psychological Dimensions of Nursing care
15. A. S. Luggen and S. E. Meiner (2000) Hand book for the Care of the older Adult with Cancer.
16. G. Decker (1999) An Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies
17. D. W. Bruner, M. L. Haas & T.K. Gosse (2004) Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice &
Education (3rd ed.)
18. M. M. Gullatte (2001) Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy: A Chemotherapy Handbook.
19. K. Kuebler & P. Espe (2002) Palliative Practices from A-Z for Bedside Clinician
20. C. Catlin-Huth, M. L. Hai Pollock (2002) Radiation Therapy Patient Care.
21. L. A. Jacobs (2002) Standards of Oncology Nursing Generalist and Advanced Practice (3rd ed)
22. V.Fieler & P. Hanson (2000) Oncology Nursing in the Home
23. S. Ezzone (2004) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Manuel for Nursing Practice
24. Whedon – Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation (2nd ed)
25. Wilkes – Cancer & HIV Clinical Nutrition Pocket Guide (2nd ed.)
26. Yarbro/Frogge/Goodman – Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice (6thed.)
27. American Cancer Society – A Cancer Source Book for Nurses (8th ed.)
28. Yarbro/ Frogge/ Goodman – Cancer Symptom Management, Patient Self-Care Guides (2)
29. Yarbro/Frogge/Goodman – A Clinical Guide to Cancer Nursing (5th ed)
30. Hassey Dow – Contemporary issues in Breast Cancer, A Nursing Perspective (2nd ed.)
31. Vogel/Bevers – Handbook of Breast Cancer Risk assessment: Evidence based Guidelines for Evaluation,
Prevention Counseling & Treatment
32. Johnson/Gross – Handbook of Oncology Nursing (3rd ed) King/ Hinds Quality of Life: From Nursing and
Patient Perspectives
33. Brunner/ Siddarth – Text Book of Medical Surgical Nursing. 2004 (10th ed.)
34. Sorresen /Luckman – Medical Surgical Nursing (1994) (5th ed)
Journals:
1 Oncology nursing news letter.
PRACTICALS
1. Clinical practice in the care of patients with various malignant disorders.

2. Assessment of clients suffering with various malignant disorders.
3. Applying Theories and nursing process in the management of patients suffering with various
malignancies.
4. Providing care to patients with ostomies and other appliances.
5. Assisting for implantations of radioisotopes.
6. Clinical case presentations of a patient.
7. Projects
8. Clinical and classroom teachings.
9. Health education on related disease conditions.
10. Field Visits Regional cancer centers/ cancer specialty hospitals /unit, Hospice, mobile
palliative care, community oncology centers /home care unit, cancer registry, cancer
detection centers etc.
Procedures Observed
1. CT Scan
2. MRI
3. Ultra sound
4. Mammography
5. Radio Nuclide Imaging
6. Bone Scan
7. Thyroid Function Test
8. Functional and Metabolic Imaging
9. Transportation of radioactive materials
10. Others
Procedures Assisted
1 IV cannulation –Open method

2 Chemotherapy
3 Radiotherapy – Brachytherapy – Low Density Radiation, High Density Radiation.
4 Interstitial implantation
5 Teletherapy – Treatment planning
6 Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
7 Biopsy – tissue
8 FNAC – Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology & Biopsy
9 Advance cardiac life support
10 Endotracheal intubation
11 Defilbrillation ventilation
12 Tracheostomy
13 Thoracentesis
14 Paracentesis
15 Lumbar Puncture
16 Arterial Blood Gas
17 Nerve Block
18 Chest tube insertion
19 Intercostal drainage
20 CVP monitoring
Procedure Performed
1. Screening for cancer

2. Assessment of pain
3. Assessment of Nutritional status
4. Care of Tracheostomy
6. Gastric gavage
7. Pap smear
8. IV cannulation
9. Care of surgical flaps
10. Care of ostomies
11. Blood transfusion and component therapy
12. Counseling
13. Practice standard safety measure
14. Care of dead body and mortuary
formalities
Other procedures
1. Alternative therapies
Clinical Experience
Total
SN Department/Unit No. of Week
Hours
1 Medical Oncology Ward 6 180
2 Surgical Oncology Ward 6 180
3 Bone marrow transplantation 2 60
4 Operation Theatre 2 60
5 Radiotherapy Unit 2 60
6 Chemotherapy Unit 4 120
7 Out patient department and pain clinic 2 60
8 Pediatric Oncology Ward 2 60
9 Palliative Care Ward 2 60
10 Community Oncology 2 60
11 Hospice 1 30
12 Other field visits 1 30
Total 32 960
GUIDELINES TO WRITE CLINICAL PRESENTATION – MSc NURSING
1. Introduction
2. Patient’s Profile
3. Health History
a. Chief complaints on admission
b. Present & Past illness (Medical surgical, Obstetrics, pediatric, psychiatric, Oncology)
c. Family History
d. Specific information of the patient
4. Health Assessment
a. Physical examination (head to foot & system assessment)
b. Investigation
c. Health information from other sources
5. Provisional Medical diagnosis
6. Treatment
7. Correlation of clinical and book picture
a. Definition
b. Clinical features
c. Prognosis
d. Etiology
e. Investigation
f. Complication
g. Pathophysiology
h. Treatment
8. Nursing Management – Nursing process
9. Plan of discharge & rehabilitation
10. Conclusion
11. Bibliography
Pre Term 100
800
(Theory)
Midterm Exam 50
Prefinal Exam 75
Seminar 50
Project work on planning oncology unit 75
--------------
800


b) Etiology.
f) Investigations
c) Diet.
f) Health teaching.
07. Drug Study.
10. Bibliography.
01. Assessment 5
about disease 5
picture. 10
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

I] Patient Biodata
education etc.
i) History of present illness – onset, symptoms, duration, precipitating /
aggravating factors
iii) Family history – Family tree, history of illness in the family members, risk
factors, congenital problems, psychological problems etc.
1. Definition.
4. Path physiology
VII] Investigations
IX] Treatment:
S.No Drug (Pharmacological name) Dose Frequency/ Time Action Side
effects & drug reaction
Nurse’s
responsibility
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
patient.
IVX] References:
Marks Marks
SN Criteria Total
Allotted Obtained
data.
Nsg. Care Plan
Total 50
Name of the Student
A. Approach.

the patient.
family.
III TECHNICAL SKILL
completeness.
V HEALTH TEACHING
VI PERSONALITY
TOTAL MARKS

M. Sc. Nursing Second Year
Clinical Specialty-II,
Medical Surgical Nursing
ORTHOPEDIC NURSING
Theory: 150 hrs
Practical: 950 hrs
Total: 1100 hrs
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth
understanding in the field of orthopedic nursing. It will help the students to develop advanced skills for
nursing intervention in various orthopedic conditions. It will enable the student to function as
orthopedic nurse practitioner / specialist providing quality care. It will further enable the student to
function as educator, manager, and researcher in the field of orthopedic nursing.
Objectives
1. Appreciate the history and developments in the field of orthopedic nursing.
2. Identify the psycho-social needs of the patient while providing holistic care.
3. Perform physical and psychological assessment of patients with orthopedic conditions and
disabilities.
4. Describe various disease conditions and their management.
5. Discuss various diagnostic tests required in orthopedic conditions.
6. Apply nursing process in providing care to the patients with orthopedic conditions and those
requiring rehabilitation.
7. Recognize and manage orthopedic emergencies
8. Describe recent technologies and treatment modalities in the management of patients with
orthopedic conditions and those requiring rehabilitation.
9. Integrate the concept of family centered, long term care and community based rehabilitation to
patients with orthopedic conditions.
10. Counsel the patients and their families with orthopedic conditions.
11. Describe various orthotic and prosthetic appliances.
12. Appreciate the legal and ethical issues pertaining to patients with orthopedic conditions and those
requiring rehabilitation.
13. Appreciate the role of alternative system of medicine in care of patients with orthopedic conditions.
14. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field of
orthopedic nursing.
15. Recognize the role of orthopedic nurse practitioner and as the member of the orthopedic and
rehabilitation team
16. Teach orthopedic nursing to undergraduate students and in-service nurses.
17. Prepare a design and layout of orthopedic and rehabilitative units.
Course content
Unit Time Contents

(hrs)
I 5 Introduction
 Historical Perspectives- history & trends in orthopedic nursing
 Definition & scope of orthopedic nursing.
 Anatomy and physiology of Musculo-skeletal system
 Posture ,body ,landmark ,Skeletal system, muscular system, Nervous
system-main nerve
 Healing of –injury, bone injury
 Repair of ligaments.
 Systemic response to injury
 Ergonomic, body mechanics biomechanical measures
 Orthopedic team
II 8 Assessment of orthopedic patient.

 Health Assessment: History, Physical examination, Inspection,
Palpation, Movement Measurement Muscle Strength Testing.
 Diagnostic studies- Radiological Studies, Muscle enzymes, Serologic
studies.
III 10 Care of patients with devices.
• Biomaterials( metals, stainless steel, titanium, cobalt, ceramic,

polymers etc)
• Splints, braces, various types of plaster cast.
• Various types of tractions.
• Various types of orthopedic beds and mattresses.
• Comfort devices.
• Implants in Orthopedic.
• Prosthetics &Orthotics.
Unit Time Contents
(hrs)
IV 15 Trauma & injuries
 Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical types, clinical features
Diagnosis, Prognosis, Managements, Medicals surgical and
nursing management of :
 Early management of trauma.
 Fractures
 Injuries of the
 shoulder and arm
 elbow ,fore arm, wrist, hand
 hip, thigh, knee, leg ankle, foot
 spine
 head injury
 Chest injury:
a) Polytruma
b) Nerve Injuries
c) Vascular injuries
d) Soft tissue injuries
e) Sports injuries
f) Amputation
V 8 Infection of bone and joints.
Diagnosis, Prognosis, Management, Medical surgical and nursing
management of :
a) Tuberculosis
b) Osteomyelities
c) Arthritis
d) Leprosy
VI 5 Bone Tumors
 Causes, Pathophysiology, Clinical types, clinical features,
management of :
a) Bone Tumors-benign, Malignant and metastic.
b) Different types of therapies for tumors
c) Complementary therapies such as Yoga, Masaj, Rekhi therapy
Unani Medicines, Ayurvedic treatments, Homeopathic, ect.
VI Bone Tumors
management of :
a) Bone Tumors-benign, Malignant and metastic.
b) Different types of therapies for tumors.
c) Complementary therapies such as Yoga, Masaj, Rekhi therapy
Unani Medicines, Ayurvedic treatments, Homeopathic, ect.
VII 10 Deformities
Diagnosis, Prognosis- Medical surgical and nursing management
of :Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lardosis
 Congenital disorder: Congenital dislocation of hip (CDH),
Dislocation of patella, knee.
 Varus and Valgus deformities
 Deformities of digits
 Rotational deformity of lower extremity in children
( torsion, version)
 Congenital torticollis.
 Meningocele, Meningomyelocele, Spina bifida.
 Chromosomal disorders.
 Computer related deformities.
Unit Time Contents

(hrs)
VIII 5 Disorder of spine
 Intervertebral disc prolapse, Fracture of the spine
 Low back disorder-Low back pain, PID ,spinal stenosis,
spondylosis
IX 5 Nutritional/metabolic and endocrine disorders
Diagnosis, Prognosis, Medical surgical and nursing management
of :
a) Rickets
b) Scurvy
c) Hyper vitaminosis A and D
d) Hypercalcemia, Hypophosphatasia
e) Osteomalacia.
f) Osteoporosis
g) Paget’s disease
h) Gout
i) Gigantism
j) Dwarfism
k) Acromegaly
l) Marfan’s Syndrome
m) Gaucher’s disease
n) Renal osteodystrophy
o) Therapeutic diets for various orthopedic disorders
X 8 Neuro-muscular disorders
 Causes ,Pathophysiology, clinical types ,clinical features,
diagnosis prognosis medical surgical and nursing management :
b) Poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy
c) Myasthenia gravis
d) Spina bifida-Neural tube
defects.
Unit Time Contents
(hrs)
e) Peripheral nerve lesion
f) Paraplegia , hemiplegia, quadriplegia
Muscular dystrophy
XI 8 Chronic/degenerative diseases of joints and autoimmune disorders:
 Causes ,Pathophysiology ,clinical types ,clinical features,
diagnosis prognosis, medical surgical and nursing management of:
a) Osteo Arthritis
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
c) Ankylosing spondylitis
d) spinal disorders
e) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
XII 5 Orthopedic disorders in children

 General and special consideration on pediatric orthopedics
 Genetic disorders
 Congenital anomalies
 Growth disorders
 Genetic counseling
 Amniocentesis
 Bone dysplasias
 Nurses role in genetic counseling
XIII 5 Geriatric problems

 Geriatric population , types of disabilities ,causes, treatment and
management – hospitalization ,rest, physiotherapy , involvement of
family members ,social opportunities
 Care at home – involvement of family and community follow up
care and rehabilitation
XIV 6 Pharmacokinetic
 Principles of drug administration
 Analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents
 Antibiotics and antiseptics
 Drugs used in orthopedic and neuromuscular disorders
 Blood and blood components
 Care of drugs and nurses role
XV 30 Nurses role in orthopedic conditions
 Gait analysis
 Urodynamic studies
 Prevention of physical deformities
 Alteration of body temperature regulatory system and immune
systems
 Immobilization –cast, splints, braces, and tractions
 Prevention and care of problems related to immobility
 Altered sleep patterns
 Impaired communication
 Self care and activities of daily living
 Bladder and bowel rehabilitation
 Sensory function rehabilitation
 Psychological reaction related to disabilities and disorders
 Coping of individual and family with disabilities and disorders
 Maintaining sexuality
Spirituality-A rehabilitative prospective
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgeries
 Basic orthopedic operation techniques
 Replacement surgeries-hip, knee, shoulder
 Spine surgeries
 Grafts and flaps surgery
 Deformity correction
 Microsurgeries
Physiotherapy
 Concepts, principles , purposes
a) Mobilization –exercises: types , re-education in walking, crutch
walking, wheel chair, transfer techniques
b) Types of gait : non-weight, bearing, partial weight bearing, four
point crutch, tripod ,walking with sticks, calipers
c) Forms of therapies: Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Wax heat
therapy, ice, helio therapy radiant heat
d) Chest physiotherapy
XVI 8 Rehabilitation
 Principles of rehabilitation, definition philosophy, process
 Various types of therapies
 Special therapies and alternative therapies
 Rehabilitation counseling
 Preventive and restorative measures
 Community based rehabilitation (CBR)
 Challenges in rehabilitation
 Role of the nurse in rehabilitation
 Legal and ethical issues in rehabilitation nursing
 Occupational therapy
Unit Time Contents
(hrs)
XVII 5 National policies and programmes
 National programmes for rehabilitation of persons with disability,
National institutes ,artificial limbs manufacturing corporation
District rehabilitation centers and their schemes
 Regional rehabilitation centers etc
 Public policy in rehabilitation nursing
 The person s with disabilities act 1995 ,
 Mental rehabilitation and multiple disabilities act 1992,
 The national trust rules 1999 and 2000
 Rehabilitation council of India
 Legal and ethical aspects in orthopedic nursing
 Rehabilitation health team and different categories of team
members
XVIII 4 Quality assurance
 Standards, protocols, policies, procedures
 Nursing audit
 Staffing
 Design of orthopedic physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit
Field Visits:
Visit to rehabilitation center.

Visit to workshops where these devices are made.
Visit to paraplegic center.
Visit to rehabilitation center
Visit to physiotherapy unit
Field Visit: Artificial limbs manufacturing corporation , District, Regional rehabilitation center
Practicals
1. Clinical practice in orthopedic ,physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit
2. Application of tractions and plaster casts and removal of tractions and plaster casts and other
appliances
3. Apply Theories and Nursing process in the management of patients with orthopedic conditions
4. Provide various types of physical and rehabilitative therapies
5. Provide health education on related diseases condition
6. unit management and plan designing
Clinical Experience
Total: 960 hrs
1 week =30hrs
SN Dept./unit No. of weeks Total hrs

1 Orthopedic ward 8 240 hrs
2 Orthopedic operation theatre 4 120 hrs
3 Neuro surgical ward 2 60 hrs
4 Orthopedic O.P.D. 4 120 hrs
5 Casualty /Emergency and Trauma 4 120 hrs
6 Rehabilitation units 2 60 hrs
7 Physiotherapy 4 120 hrs
8 Pediatric / Pediatric surgery unit 2 60 hrs
9 Field Visit 2 60 hrs
Procedure Observed
1. X. Ray
2. Ultrasound
3. MRI
4. C T Scan/ bone scan
5. Arthroscopy
6. Electro thermally- assisted capsule shift or ETAC(Thermal capsulorraphy).
7. Fluoroscopy
8. Electromyography
9. Myelography
10. Discography
11. Others- Amniocentesis
Procedures Assisted
1. Blood Transfusion
2. IV Cannulation and therapy
3. Ventilation
4. Various types of tractions.
5. Orthopedic surgeries- Arthrocentesis, Arthroscopy, Bone lengthening, Arthrodesis, Grafting,
Fractures fixation, reconstructive, reimplantation, replantation, spinal decompression,
transplantation of bone, muscle or articular cartilage, auto grafting, allografting. Micro surgeries
6. Injection-Intra articular, intra osseous.
7. Advance Life Support.
1. Interpretation of X-ray films.
2. Application and removal of splints, casts and braces.
3. Care of tractions- skin and skeletal traction, pin site care.
4. Cold therapy.
5. Heat therapy.
6. Hydrotherapy.
7. Therapeutic exercises.
8. Use of TENS ( Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
9. Techniques of transportation
10. Crutch walking, walkers, wheel chair.
11. Use of devices for activities of daily living and prevention of deformities.
12. Administration of drugs: IV injection, IV cannulation, and Blood transfusion.
13. Procedures for prevention of infections: disinfection and sterilization, surveillance, fumigation.
14. Special skin/ part preparations for Orthopedic Surgeries.
15. Surgical dressings- Debridement.
16. Bladder and bowel training.
References: -
Books:-
1. B.T. Basavanthappa(2005); Orthopedic for Nurses;1st ed;Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi
2. David Dandy, Dennis Edwards(1998); Essential Orthopedic and Trauma;3rd ed;Langman Singapore
3. David Evans(1993); Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery; 1st ed,Blackwell Publications,London
4. Ebnezar’s John - Text book of Orthopedics’ 3rd Edition J.P. Brother, New Delhi.
5. Mary Powell(1976); Orthopedic Nursing;7th ed.;Churchill Livingstone
6. Maheshwari J., ‘Essential Orthopedic’ 3rd Edition 2005, Mehta Publications , New Delhi.
7. Natrajan Mayilvahan “ Natrajan’s Text Book of Orthopedic and Traumatology, with multiple choice
questions” , 6th Edition, All India Publications and Distributors, New Delhi.
8. Roger Dee &et al (1997); Principles of orthopedic Practice; 2nd ed; Mcgraw Hill
9. Ronald MaRae ‘Clinical Orthopedic Examination’ 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2004.
10. Segelov’s Philip M. ‘Complications of Fractures and Dislocations’ , 1st Edition 1990, champion and
Hall Publications.
11. S.Perrycanale ed; (2003); Cambell’s Operative Orthopedics; 10th ed; Mosby
12. Wood Lovell and Robert Winter(1978); Pediatric Orthopedics; Vol. I &II; J.B.Lippincott Co.
Journals:-
1. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery – British
- American
2. Clinical Orthopedic and Related Research
3. The Journal of Trauma , Injury, Infection and Critical Care
4. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopedics
5. Journal of orthopedic nursing
Scheme of examination:
Theory Practical
Clinical Internal External Internal External
Speciality-II 25 75 100 100
Orthopedic
Nursing
Internal Assessment:-
Theory
Test- (2 tests)
Mid term Examination - 50 marks theory
Pre final examination - 75 marks theory
Seminar -50 marks
Project work -75 marks
-------------------------------------------------
Total 375 marks

Pre Term 100
800
Theory
Internal : 25
External : 75
------
Total : 100
------
Practical
Internal : 100
External : 100
-------
Total : 200
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b) Etiology.
f) Investigations
c) Diet.
f) Health teaching.
07. Drug Study.
10. Bibliography.
01. Assessment 5
about disease 5
picture. 10
or Surgical. 5
06. Drug study. 3
08. Bibliography. 2
___________________________________________________
Total 50

I] Patient Biodata
education etc.
etc.
1. Definition.
3. Path physiology
VII] Investigations
IX] Treatment:
S.No Drug (Pharmacological name)
Assessment Nursing
Diagnosis
Objective Plan of
care
patient.
IVX] References:

Allotted Obtained
data.
Nsg. Care Plan
Total 50
Name of the Student
A. Approach.

the patient.
family.
III TECHNICAL SKILL
completeness.
V HEALTH TEACHING
VI PERSONALITY
TOTAL MARKS

Name of College
Date : __________
Date: Time:
Subject:
Topic:

for answer
aids
subjects.
tone mannerism)
completing lesson)

Name of the College

B Sc Nursing Course
SN Details Total Marks Marks

Obtained
1 Assessment 12
3 Goal 2
6 Rationale 3
7 Evaluation 3
Total 50
Remarks:

References:

Mumbai, 2007


Wilkins, 2005
Thomson, 2005
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NURSING MANAGEMENT

Placement: II year Hours of Instruction

Application to nursing service and education

Laws and ethics

AREA FOR EXPERIENCE

• PREPARATION FOR DUTY ROSTER UNIT

VISIT- APECIFIC Department

College Demonstration format

SN Departments/Area Weeks Hours

Nursing Services Administration:-

Nursing Education Administration:-

Community Health Administration: -

1. Evaluation Criteria for writing report on Duties and responsibilities of Nursing

2. Clinical Performance Evaluation : Nursing Service Administration 100 Marks

Introduction to the topic

EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SEMINAR PRESENTATION

Remarks & signature of supervisor-

- Quality of performance - Quantity of work

- Mental qualities - Ability to learn

- Supervisory qualities - Leadership

EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR WRITING PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

Remarks & signature of supervisor-

Name of the student Field placement

1 Poor 2 Fair 3 Good 4 Very good 5 Excellent

Remarks & signature of supervisor-

Aim of the assignment

Objectives of the study

Total years of service

Date of appointment in the Hospital for the assignment

EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR WRITING REPORT ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES OF NURSING PERSONNEL

Remarks & signature of supervisor-

1.Awasthi and Maheshwari, ‘Public Administration’ Lakshmi Narayan Aggrawal

PAEDIATRIC (CHILD HEALTH) NURSING

Total = 960 Hours

SN Deptt. / Unit No. of week Total Hours

Evaluation Theory Practical

II. Procedures Assisted’

III Procedures Performed :

1. Achar ST and Viswanathan ; “Text book of Paediatrics; A Clinical Approach “Orient

II] Ex a m i n a tion of the b a by : 05 M a r k s

III] Gener a l be h a vior a nd ob serv a tion s 05 M a r k s

PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

II] Gro w t h & development of child & comp a ri s o n w it h nor m al:

IV] S oci a l, E m otion a l & L a n g u a g e Development:02 M a r k s

VI] Toilet trai ning 02 M a r k s

PROFORMA & GUIDELINE FOR CASE STUDY

Pla n for H e alth Te a c hi ng.

EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR HEAlTH TEACHING.

Signature of Clinical supervisor

Placement: II year Hours of Instruction

Unit Hrs Content

VI 25 Cardiac disorders and nursing management:

 Etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prognosis related pathophysiology,

VIII 10 Vascular disorders and nursing management

II. Procedures Performed

Teaching Methods Clinical Experience

9. Evaluation Criteria: Internal Theory

Internal Assessment Total marks out of 100

External Assessment Total marks out of 100