B.Sc. (Nursing)
BSC NURSING NEW SYLLBUS (Semester Wise) BY INC
Health is a state of well- being that enables a person to lead a psychologically, socially and economically productive life. Health is a right of all people. Individuals, families and communities have a responsibility toward maintaining their health.
Nursing contributes to the health services in a vital and significant way in the health care delivery system. It recognizes national health goals and is committed to participate in the implementation of National Health Policies and programmes.it aims at identifying health needs of the people, planning and providing quality care in collaboration with other health professionals and community groups.
Scope of nursing encompasses provision, preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of care to people across their life span in wide variety of health care setting.
Undergraduate program is broad based education within academic framework specifically directed to the development of critical thinking skills, competencies and standards required for practice of professional nursing and midwifery as envisaged in National Health Policy 2000.
Aims–
The aim of undergraduate program is to-
- Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
- Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice.
Objectives-
On completion of four year B.Sc. Nursing program the graduate will be able to-
- Apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
- Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups.
- Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide critical care.
- Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
- Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programs.
- Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.
Admission Requirement-
- The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years on or before 31st Dec. of the year of admission.
- Minimum qualification shall be 10+2 from a recognized board or university with science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and English with minimum 45 % aggregate marks.
- Candidate shall be medically fit.
Entrance / Selection Test-
Selection of the candidate should be based on the merit of the entrance examination held by University or competent authority.
Duration-
Duration of the course shall be four years including internship.
Vacation–
8 weeks vacation shall be given in each year.
Course of Instruction-
First Year
|
Subject
|
Theory (In hrs.)
(Class and lab.)
|
Practical(In hrs.)
(Clinical)
|
(In hrs.)
|
- English
|
60
|
|
|
- Anatomy
|
60
|
|
|
- Physiology
|
60
|
|
|
- Biochemistry
|
30
|
|
|
- Nursing Foundations
|
265+200
|
450
|
|
- Psychology
|
60
|
|
|
- Microbiology
|
60
|
|
|
- Introduction to Computers
|
45
|
|
|
- Nutrition
|
60
|
|
|
- Library work/ Self study
|
|
|
50
|
- Co-curricular activities
|
|
|
50
|
| Total Hours |
930
|
450
|
100
|
| Total Hours= 1480 hrs |
|
|
|
Second Year
|
Subject
|
Theory (In hrs.)
(Class and lab.)
|
Practical (In hrs.)
(Clinical)
|
(In hrs.)
|
- Sociology
|
60 |
|
|
- Pharmacology
|
45 |
|
|
- Pathology and
- Genetics
|
30 15 |
|
|
- Medical – Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatric)-I
|
210 |
720 |
|
- Community Health Nursing-I
|
90 |
135 |
|
- Communication and Educational Technology
|
60+30 |
|
|
- Library work/ Self study
|
|
|
50 |
- Co-curricular activities
|
|
|
35 |
| Total Hours |
540 |
855 |
85 |
| Total Hours= 1480 hrs |
|
|
|
Third Year
|
Subject
|
Theory (In hrs.)
(Class and lab.)
|
Practical (In hrs.)
(Clinical)
|
(In hrs.)
|
- Medical – Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatric)-II
|
120
|
270
|
|
- Child Health Nursing
|
90
|
270
|
|
- Mental Health Nursing
|
90
|
270
|
|
- Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
|
90
|
180
|
|
- Library work/ Self study
|
|
|
50
|
- Co-curricular activities
|
|
|
50
|
| Total Hours |
390
|
990
|
100
|
| Total Hours= 1480 hrs. |
|
|
|
Fourth Year
|
Subject
|
Theory (In hrs.)
(Class and lab.)
|
Practical (In hrs.)
(Clinical)
|
(In hrs.)
|
- Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
|
|
180
|
|
- Community Health Nursing-II
|
90
|
135
|
|
- Nursing Research and Statistics
|
45
|
*
|
|
- Management of Nursing Services and Education
|
60+30
|
|
|
| Total Hours |
225
|
315
|
|
| Total Hours= 540 hrs. |
|
|
|
*Project work to be carried out during internship.
Internship (Integrated Practice)
|
Subject
|
Theory
|
Practical (In hrs.)
|
In Weeks
|
| 1.Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing |
|
240
|
5
|
| 2.Community Health Nursing-II |
|
195
|
4
|
| 3.Medical – Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatric) |
|
430
|
9
|
| 4.Child Health Nursing |
|
145
|
3
|
| 5.Mental Health Nursing |
|
95
|
2
|
| 6.Research Project |
|
45
|
1
|
| Total Hours |
|
1150
|
24
|
| Total Hours= 1690 hrs. |
|
|
|
Scheme of Examination
First Year
|
Subject
|
Assessment
|
|
Hours
|
Internal
|
External
|
Total
|
Theory
- Anatomy and Physiology
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Nutrition and Biochemistry
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Nursing Foundation
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Psychology
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Microbiology
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- English
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Introduction to Computer
|
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
| Practical and Viva Voce |
|
|
|
|
- Nursing Foundation
|
|
100
|
100
|
200
|
Second Year
|
Subject
|
Assessment
|
|
Hours
|
Internal
|
External
|
Total
|
Theory
- Sociology
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Medical- Surgical Nursing-I
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Community Health Nursing-I
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Communication and Educational Technology
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
| Practical and Viva Voce |
|
|
|
|
- Medical- Surgical Nursing-I
|
|
100
|
100
|
200
|
Third Year
|
Subject
|
Assessment
|
|
Hours
|
Internal
|
External
|
Total
|
Theory
- Medical- Surgical Nursing-II
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Child Health Nursing
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Mental Health Nursing
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
| Practical and Viva Voce |
|
|
|
|
- Medical- Surgical Nursing-II
|
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
- Child Health Nursing
|
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
- Mental Health Nursing
|
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
|
Subject
|
Assessment
|
|
Hours
|
Internal
|
External
|
Total
|
Theory
- Midwifery and Obstetrics Nursing
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Community Health Nursing-II
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Nursing Research and Statistics
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
- Management of Nursing Services and Education
|
3
|
25
|
75
|
100
|
| Practical and Viva Voce |
|
|
|
|
- Midwifery and Obstetrics Nursing
|
3
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
- Community Health Nursing
|
3
|
50
|
50
|
100
|
Fourth Year
