Post Basic BSc Nursing 1st Year

1. Nursing Foundation

Course Description: This subject provides a solid foundation in nursing principles, including the nursing process, patient care, and professional roles. It aims to develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary for effective nursing practice.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand and apply nursing theories and models in clinical practice.
  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
  • Implement evidence-based nursing interventions.
     
• Course Components:
  • Nursing Process: Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Basic Nursing Procedures: Hygiene, vital signs monitoring, wound care.
  • Professional Practice: Ethics, communication, and legal aspects.

2. Nutrition & Dietetics

Course Description: This subject focuses on the role of nutrition in health maintenance and disease management. It covers essential nutrients, dietary guidelines, and therapeutic diets for various conditions.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand the nutritional needs of individuals across the lifespan.
  • Plan and implement therapeutic diets for patients with specific conditions.
  • Apply principles of nutrition in patient care and education.
     
• Course Components:
  • Basics of Nutrition: Macronutrients, micronutrients, and dietary sources.
  • Therapeutic Nutrition: Diet in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and renal disorders.
  • Nutritional Assessment: Methods and tools for evaluating nutritional status.

3. Biochemistry & Biophysics

Course Description: This subject integrates biochemical processes and physical principles into the understanding of human health and disease. It focuses on the biochemical foundations of bodily functions and the biophysical principles applied in nursing care.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe the structure and function of biomolecules.
  • Understand metabolic pathways and their implications in health and disease.
  • Apply biophysical principles in clinical settings.
     
• Course Components:
  • Biochemistry: Enzymes, metabolism, and acid-base balance.
  • Biophysics: Principles of fluid dynamics, pressure, and radiation in healthcare.

4. Psychology

Course Description: Psychology in nursing is aimed at understanding the mental and emotional aspects of patient care. The course emphasizes therapeutic communication, stress management, and psychological assessment.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply psychological principles to improve patient care.
  • Recognize and manage psychological responses to illness.
  • Develop therapeutic communication skills.
     
• Course Components:
  • Developmental Psychology: Growth stages and psychological development.
  • Mental Health: Common psychological disorders and nursing interventions.
  • Stress Management: Techniques and approaches in healthcare settings.

5. Microbiology

Course Description: Microbiology covers the study of microorganisms and their effects on human health. The course highlights infection control measures and the nurse’s role in preventing and managing infections.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify different types of microorganisms and their pathogenicity.
  • Implement infection control practices in clinical settings.
  • Understand the role of the immune system in defending against infections.
     
• Course Components:
  • Microbial World: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
  • Infection Control: Sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic techniques.
  • Immunology: Body defenses and immune response to pathogens.

6. Maternal Nursing

Course Description: This subject covers the nursing care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It emphasizes safe maternal and neonatal care, as well as the management of common complications.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Provide comprehensive care during the antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal periods.
  • Recognize and manage complications in pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Support breastfeeding and neonatal care practices.
     
• Course Components:
  • Antenatal Care: Assessment, health education, and counseling.
  • Intranatal Care: Labor management, pain relief, and delivery techniques.
  • Postnatal Care: Mother and newborn care, postpartum complications.

7. Child Health Nursing

Course Description: Child Health Nursing focuses on the nursing care of infants, children, and adolescents. It covers the principles of growth and development, common pediatric conditions, and family-centered care.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Assess and manage common pediatric health conditions.
  • Apply growth and development theories in pediatric nursing.
  • Involve families in the care and decision-making processes.
     
• Course Components:
  • Pediatric Assessment: Physical, developmental, and nutritional assessments.
  • Common Pediatric Conditions: Respiratory infections, diarrhea, and congenital anomalies.
  • Family-Centered Care: Communication, education, and support strategies.

8. Medical & Surgical Nursing

Course Description: This subject provides an in-depth understanding of nursing care for adults with medical and surgical conditions. It integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare nurses for complex patient care.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • Deliver competent nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
  • Manage preoperative and postoperative care.
  • Apply critical thinking and clinical decision-making in nursing practice.
     
• Course Components:
  • Medical Conditions: Cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine disorders.
  • Surgical Nursing: Perioperative care, wound management, and postoperative care.
  • Critical Care: Management of patients in intensive care units.