Basic Sciences and Fundamentals of Nursing
Course Objectives
While studying Fundamentals of Nursing, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the concept of Nursing, Community Services and Health
- Summarize the different types of records and files to be maintained
- Identify the various hospital equipments and it working
- Gain knowledge about care of patients and doing examinations
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Fundamentals of Nursing, the student will be able to:
- Identify the various equipments related to nursing
- Describe the components and working of supplies and equipments
- Understand the procedure for caring of patients
Block -1: Anatomy and Physiology
Unit-1 – The Body as an Integrated Whole
Organization of Living Things – Properties of Cell Living Processes – Structure and functions of the Skin
Unit-2: The Erect and Moving Body
Skeletal System – Axial Skeleton – Appendicular Skeleton – Joints – Muscular System
Unit-3: Integration and Control of Body
Nervous System – Brain and its functions – Spinal Nerves – Cranial Nerves – Hearing and the Ear – The Sense of Sight Vision – Sensation of Task
Unit-4: Maintaining the Metabolism of the Body
Circulatory System – Anatomy and Physiology of Respiratory System – Digestive System – Anatomy of Stomach -Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JCA) – Endocrine System
Unit-5: Human Reproduction
Parental Development – The Male Reproductive Tract – Female Reproductive Tract – Menstrual Cycle
Block -2: Nutrition
Unit-6: Introduction to the study of Nutrition
Definition of Nutrition – Health and Nutrition – Classification and functions of foods – Carbohydrates – Lipids – Proteins – Vitamins – Minerals 245
Unit-7: Nutritive Values
Cereals – Pulses – Vegetables – Fruits – Milk & Milk products – Flesh foods – Fats and oils
Unit-8: Balanced Diet
Factors to be considered in planning of Meals and Dim – Selection of foods – Cultural factors – Nutritional requirements for special groups – Nutritional requirements for vulnerable groups – Improving Maternal and child nutrition – Modified Diets
Unit-9: Preservation of Food
Effects of cooking on nutrients – Methods of cooking – Principles of cooking – Preservation and Principles of food – Food hygiene and general house hold methods
Unit-10: Food Adulteration Practice
Malnutrition – Protein Calorie Malnutrition – Food Adulteration Practice – CulturalcFactors in Nutrition
Block-3: Nursing- Maintenance of Equipments and Records
Unit-11: Concept of Nursing as a Health and Community Services
Concept of Health – Concept of Nursing – Community Services – Health Problems -Responsibilities of Health Workers – Ethics and Behaviour of Health Workers – Concept of Health Team
Unit-12: Organisation of Health and Nursing Services
Principles of Organizing Care – Principles of Organizing Care According to Degree of “Wellness or Illness” – Principles of Organizing Care According to Need of the Patient – Principles of Organizing Care According to Patient Groups
Unit-13: Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment
Maintenance of Supplies and Equipments – Aids in keeping an adequate supply on hand – Frequently of Ordering – Health Oriented Facilities – Disease Oriented Facilities – Economy in the use of supplies and Equipment – Economy in the use of linen breakage or during linen – Delegation of responsibility for the handling of types supplies and equipments – Reporting
Unit-14: Records and Reports
Records – Reports – Use of Diary by Health Worker – Understanding the Referral System.
Block-4: Health, Hygiene and Examinations
Unit-15: Maintaining Healthy Environment
Disinfection – Washing and Dusting – Sterilizing – Safety Factors in the Environment – Provision for Clean Equipment and Supplies – Cleanliness of the Unit – Disposal of Waste and Garbage
Unit-16: Meeting Hygienic and Comfort Needs
Care of Skin-Bathing a Patient – Bed bath/Sponge Bath – Partial bath – Care of Hair- Giving a Hair Wash – Treatment for Pediculosis – Care of Hands, Feet & Nails – Care of Eyes (Eye Wash) – Nutrition – Mouth Care – Changing Position of Patient – Use of Comfort and Improvised Devices – Making a Comfortable Bed in home and Hospital
Unit-17: Observation and Examinations
Vital Signs – Checking Weight and Height – History Taking (Health and Sick Individual) – Physical Examination of Child – Assisting Doctor with Medical and Special Examinations – Urine Analysis – Collection of Specimen of Urine – Collection of Specimen for the Laboratory Tests – Diagnostic Procedures
Block-5: Nursing Procedures and Care of Patients
Unit-18: Aseptic Practices and Procedures
Medical and Surgical Asepsis – Isolation Techniques – Hand Washing – Wearing Gown and Mask – Disinfection and Sterilization of Contaminated Equipment – Disposal of Contaminated Waste or Refuse – Cleaning the Sick Room – Surgical Asepsis
Unit-19: Nursing Procedures and Techniques
Classification and Drugs – Oral Medications – Types of Drugs – Surgical Asepsis – Routes of Administration of Drugs – Preparation of Equipment for Injection – Selection of Needle – Intramuscular Injection – Intra dermal Injection – Hot Applications – Cold Applications – Fomentation – Warm Soaks – Dressing – Instillation of Eye, Ear, and Nasal – Throat Irrigations – Painting of Throat – Treatment for Scabies and Impetigo – Treatment for Conjunctivitis
Unit-20: Basic of Nursing Care of Patients
Care of Patients with Respiratory Problems – Care of Patients with Heart Disease, Cardiac Symptoms – Care of Patient with Elimination Problems – Care of Patient with Fever, Chills – Care of Chronically Ill Patient – Pre Operative Care of Patient
Community Health Nursing
Course Objectives
While studying Community Health Nursing, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the Community health facilities
- Summarize the different health care plan and managing it
- Gain knowledge about midwifery and delivery at home
- Illustrate the various post-partum care to be done
- Explain about the communicable diseases and the immunization schemes
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course Community Health Nursing, the student will be able to:
- Identify and understand the community organization structure
- State the components of family health care
- Demonstrate the execute the home delivery
- Elucidate the immunization schedule of family members
Block-1: Community Health and Family Healthcare
Unit-1 – Introduction to Community Health
Introduction to Community Health – Understanding the Community Characteristics – Local Community Organizations Structure and Functions – Community Health Facilities
Unit-2: Family Health Care
The Family as Integral Unit of the Health Services – Working with Families in Relation to Healthful Environment in the Home, Family Life – Immunization for Family Members – Maternal and Child Health Care – Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases
Block-2: Midwifery
Unit-3: Domicillary Midwifery
Contacting and Case Finding Techniques of Antenatal Mothers – Utilizing Opportunities for Incidental Teaching in the Homes Adopting Antenatal Care Situation – Establishing a Good Relationship with Mother and Family Members – Risk Factors for Home Delivery – Mother Attending Regular Antenatal Clinic (or) Not – Arranging Antenatal Equipments and Supplies, Antenatal Bag – Linen for Baby – Establishing Procedure for Contacting Female Health Worker When Labour Begins
Unit-4: Conducting a Delivery in the Home
Preparing and Arranging Bag Contents – When Labour Begins – Preparation for Delivery – Management of Labour – Immediate Care of the Newborn – Emergency during Labour and Delivery
Unit-5: Post Partum Care
Organising Postnatal Care – Post Natal Bag Content – Caxe of Equipment – Observation during Puerperium – Normal Changes (Puerperium) – Identifying Complications and Abnormalities of the Postnatal Period – Postnatal Visits – Care of Postnatal Abnormalities – Records to be Maintained in Postnatal Period
Block-3: Health Services
Unit-6: School Health Services
Initiation of a School Health Programme – Prevention of Communicable Disease – Healthful School Environment – Health Sanitation – Health and Population Education – School Health Records – First Aid and Emergency Care – Treatment of Minor Ailments – Role of Health Worker in School Health Programme – Serving as a Liaison between School, The Home and the Community
Unit-7: Health Problems and Plans
Health Problems – Health Problems and Quality of Life Health Worker’s Role
Block-4: Diseases and Immunization
Unit-8: Communicable Diseases
Terminology – Prevalence of Communicable Diseases – Dynamics of Disease Transmission – General Measures for Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases – Role of Health Workers, Family, Community, Individuals and Public Health Authority in Specific Measures – Vector Control
Unit-9: Immunity and Immunization
Immunity and Immunization – National Immunization Schedule – Types of Vaccine – Hazards of Immunization – Precaution to be taken – Methods of Carrying out Immunization – Techniques of Vaccination
Block-5: Care and Treatment of Patients
Unit-10: Care and Treatment of Patient with Infection
Recognition of Signs and Symptoms of Infection – Common Signs and Symptoms of Infection – Principles of Care and Treatment – Observation of Patient – Measures for Prevention: Spread of Infection – Home Care Of Sick Patient, Individual Articles For Hygienic Care, Food and Fluids
Unit-11: Prevention and Control of Specific Communicable Diseases and Infections
Malaria – Filaria – Dengue Fever – Typhoid Fever – Cholera – Trachoma – Worm Infestations – Rabies – Tuberculosis – Poliomyelitis – Infectious Hepatitis – Other Gastro Intestinal Infections – Small Pox – Chicken Pox (Voricella) – Mumps – Measles (Rubeola) – Pertussis (Whopping Cough) – Diphtheria
Maternal and Child Health
Course Objectives
While studying Maternal and Child Health, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the Organization of MCH Care Services
- Summarize about the female reproductive system
- Gain knowledge about Maternity cycle and pregnancy
- Explain about Labour and its complications
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course Maternal and Child Health, the student will be able to:
- Identify and understand the Maternal Child Health services in clinic and in home
- State the principles of care during Maternity cycle
- Demonstrate the execute the labour
- Elucidate the complications involved in labour
Block-1: Maternal Health Care
Unit-1 – Organisation of Maternal Health Care
History and Development of Maternal Health Services in India – Organisation of MCH Care Services – Rural and Urban Services – Maternal Child Health Services in the Clinics – Maternal Child Health Services in the Home – Maternal Child Health Services in the Health Centres – Maternal Child Health Services in the Hospitals Working with dais integration of Nutrition – Equipment and Supplies and replenishing supplies for Home Visits / Clinic – Responsibilities of Health Workers in Maternal Health Services – Records and Reports
Unit-2: Female Reproductive System
Female Pelvis – Difference between Male and Female Pelvis – Female Reproductive Organs – External and Internal organ – The Menstrual Cycle – Safe Period Method – Conception and Fertilization
Block-2: Care during Maternity Cycle
Unit-3: Growth and Development of Foetus
Growth and Development of Foetus – Placental abnormalities – Umbilical cord abnormalities – Foetal Skull – Diameters – Moulding – Sutures and Fontanelers – Foetal circulation
Unit-4: Principles of Care during Maternity Cycle
Preconceptional – Antenatal Care – Intranatal Care – Postnatal Care
Block-3: Health Factors and Pregnancy
Unit-5: Maternal Health Factors
Cultural Practices – Social and Economic Factors – Nutrition and Food Stuffs – Literacy/ Maternal Education – Brutal Habits and Customs(Beliefs) – Maternal Mortality and Morbidity – Health Statistics – Role of Community Health Nurse
Unit-6: Pregnancy
Physiological Changes during Pregnancy – Diagnosis of Pregnancy – Minor disorder of Pregnancy – Antenatal Care – Importance of Antenatal Care – General Examination – Detecting signs and Symptoms of Complication, Oedema – Early Identification of High-Risk Cases – Antenatal advice regarding Diet, Rest, Breast Care Diet – Preparation for Home Delivery – Education for Adoption of Family Planning Methods after Delivery
Block-4: Labour and its Complications
Unit-7: Complications of Pregnancy
Vaginal Bleeding Early Pregnancy – Hyperemesis Gravidarum – Abortion – Medical Termination of Pregnancy – Taxemias of Pregnancy – Ectopic Pregnancy – Nutritional Problems – Pregnancies with Uterine Abnormalities – Disease Complicating Pregnancy
Unit-8: Labour
Labour – The Mechanism of Normal Labour – Signs and Symptoms of Labour – Care during First, Second and Third state of Labour – Complications with Obstructed Labour – Immediate Care of Normal Newborn – Resuscitation of Newborn – Examination of Newborn
Unit-9: Complication of Labour
Abnormal Presentation – Deep Traverse Arrest – Face Presentation – Brow Presentation – Shoulder Presentation – Cord Prolepses
Block-5: Obstetrics
Unit-10: Normal Puerperium
Observation of Normal Changes in the Postpartum Period – Postnatal Examination – Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Complications in the Postpartum Period – Postnatal Advice regarding Diet – Importance of Breast Feeding – Hygiene of Hands and Breast – Danger Signs – Activation & Exercise
Unit-11: Abnormal Puerperium
Retention of Urine – Catherization – Venous Thrombosis – Thrombophlebitis – Puerperal Sepsis – Injuries – Breast Abscess – Cracked Nipple – Depression -Melancholia
Unit-12: Obstetrics Operation
Obstetric Operation – Admission of Patient Pre-operative Care – Medical and Surgical Techniques for Induction of Labour – Artificial Rupture of Membrane – Episiotomy – Low and Mid cavity Forceps – Vacuum Extraction – Trial Labour – Caesarean Section – Destructive Operations – Decapitation and Embryotomy
Unit-13: Drugs in Obstetrics
Drugs in Obstetrics Introduction – Sedatives – Narcotics – Hormonal Drugs – Analgesics
Basic Science and Fundamentals of Nursing ( Practical )
- Introduction to Basic Human Anatomy
- Tissues of the Body
- The Integumentary and Facial Systems
- The Skeletal System
- The Muscular System
- The Digestive System
- The Respiratory System and Breathing
- The Urogenital Systems
- The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Introduction of Nursing
- Hospital Admission, Discharge, and Transfer of the Patient
- Carbolization, Beds and Bed Making
Maternal and Child Health (Practical)
- Examinations and Diagnostic Test
- Pre & Post Operative Care
- Elimination Needs
- Basic Information about First Aid
- Handling & Transportation
- Immobilizations and Bandages
- TPR checking and recording, oral axilla, rectal
- Checking weight, height, BP
- Testing urine sugar, Albumin
- Assisting for rectal & vaginal examination
- Collection of specimens – urine, stool, sputum, discharges
- General Observation Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
- Antenatal Care
- Intranatal Care
- Postnatal Care
- Hand washing, handling sterile equipments
- Surgical dressing
- Pre-operative preparations
- Post operative care
Advanced Basic Sciences
Course Objectives
While studying Advanced Basic Sciences, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the classification of micro organisms
- Explain the mode of infection and immunity
- Describe about the social processes, problems and rural community
- Elaborate about the factor influencing human behaviour, conflicts and frustration, motivation and effective relationship
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course Advanced Basic Sciences, the student will be able to:
- Elaborate about antigen, anti body reactions and vaccines
- Explain about identification and destruction of micro organism
- Understands about the importance of emotions and the control
- Explain about the factors affecting living and family welfare services
Block-1: Microbiology
Unit-1 – Introduction about Micro Organisms
Classification of Microorganisms – Characteristic of Bacteria, Viruses – Factors affecting the growth of Bacteria yeast, mold
Unit-2: Universal presence of Micro Organisms
Microorganisms in the Soil, Environment – Normal Microbial Flora of the Human Body – Microorganisms in Water, Food and Milk
Unit-3: Sources and Mode of Infection-Hypersensitivity
Sources and mode or infection – Mode of transmission of Infection – Factors predisposing to Microbial Pathogenicity – Immunity – Hypersensitivity – Antigen and antibody reactions – Vaccines
Unit-4: Pathogenic Organisms
Pathogenic organisms transmitted from Respiratory Tract – Pathogenic organisms transmitted from Alimentary Tract – Pathogenic organisms transmitted through food – Food borne infections and food poisoning – Blood borne pathogenic organisms – Collection of specimens for bacteriological examination
Unit-5: Identification and destruction of Micro-Organisms
Identification of Bacteria – Health Workers Responsibilities – Methods of Identification – Laboratory Techniques – Use of the Microscope – Physical and Chemical Method of Sterilization
Block-2: Sociology
Unit-6: Groups
Primary and Secondary groups – Informal and formal groups – Structure – Activities of groups – Organisation of groups – Urban and Rural Administrative Pattern of Localbodies – Crowd – The Publics
Unit-7: Social Process
Social Processes – Cooperation – Competition – Conflicts – Assimilation – Socialization
Unit-8: Social Controls
Social Control – Law – Folkways – Mores – Social Problem and anti-social problem – Beggary – Crime – Alcoholism – Prostitution
Unit-9: Social Stratification
Caste System – Class – Social Mobility – Status
Unit-10: Marriage and Family
Forms of Marriage – Family – Modern Family – Joint Family – Nuclear Family – Factors liecing Living – Family Welfare Services
Unit-11: The Community
Rural Community – Urban Community
Block-3: Psychology
Unit-12: Factors influencing Human Behaviour
Heredity / Genetic Endowment – Environment – Attitudes – Value systems – Drives – Urges – Personality – Self-concept – Body-mind relationship
Unit-13: Life Stages and Behavioural Patterns
Behavioral patterns in Childhood – Behavioural patterns in Adolescence – Behavioural patterns in Adulthood – Behavioural patterns in old age
Unit-14: Emotions and Behaviour
Meaning of Emotions – Definition – Characteristics of Emotions – Importance of Emotions – Emotion- Expression – Control of Emotions – Health Specific Emotions – Positive and negative Emotions – Emotion and illness – Behavioural aspects of Emotions
Unit-15: Defence Mechanisms
Defence Mechanism and behavioural purpose of defence mechanisms – Common defence mechanism adjustment – Conflict – Frustration
Unit-16: Social Behaviour and Interpersonal Relations
Acceptance of the individual – Individual differences appreciation, recognition, and approval in social relations – Group standard – Social conformity – Behavioural adaptation maintaining effective relationship
Unit-17: Learning Motivation and Change in Behaviour
Motivation – Attitudes – Habits – Learning
First Aid and Emergency Care
Course Objectives
While studying First Aid and Emergency Care, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the scope of the First Aid
- Explain about the Principles of Emergency care
- Detailed about the various first-aid procedures for Fracture, Bleeding and Poisoning
- Understand about disaster management and the principles of preserving life and health
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course First Aid and Emergency Care, the student will be able to:
- Assist in the immunisation process
- Manage the emergency care by quickly assessing the condition of the patient
- Carry out the safe transportation of patient
- Demonstrate the golden rules of First-aid
Block-1: Basics of First Aid and Safety
Unit-1: First Aid
Objectives of First Aid – Scope of the First Aid – Principles of Emergency Care – Management of Emergency Care – Casualty Screening – Functions of the major Organs and Systems – First Aid Treatment for Asphyxia – First Aid Management for Hemorrhage or Bleeding – First Aid Treatment for Fractures
Unit-2: Promoting Safety Consciousness
Factors Affecting a Person’s actability to Protect Himself – Common Safety Problems – Prevention of Accidents of a Mechanical Nature – Prevention of Accidents Involving Chemicals – Prevention of Injuries from Accidents and other Thermal Injuries – Health Assistants Responsibility in the event of Fire – Industrial Safety – Safety in the Home – Safety in the Playground – Safety in the Streets – Safety in the School and Institutions – Safety Programs
Block-2: First Aid Procedures
Unit-3: Injuries to Bone Joints
Definitions of Skeleton, Bone, Ligament, Tendon, Cartillage and Joints – Crush Injuries – Skull Injuries – First Aid measures for injuries to lower extremities – Rib Injuries – Injuries to pelvis – First Aid measures for spinal injuries – Multiple fractures – First Aid measures for injuries to upper extremities
Unit-4: Wound and Haemorrhage
Wound – Hemorrhage
Unit-5: Poisoning, Bites and Stings
Poisoning – Drugs – Metal poisonings – Mercury – Organic chemical poisoning – Organophosphorous compounds – Naphathlene – Cyanide – Strychnos nux vomica – Alcohol poisoning – Food poisoning -Bites and stings – First aid in foreign bodies -Splinters
Block-3: First Aid Measures and Equipments
Unit-6: Asphyxia
Asphyxia – First Aid for Heat Stroke – First Aid for Drowning – First Aid for Strangulation – First Aid for Chocking – Artificial Respiration – Logs of Consciousness or Unconscious Patient
Unit-7: First Aid Procedures Supplies and Equipments
Application of Bandages – Slings – Dressings – Splints – Handling and Transportation – Lifting a Casualty on a Wheel Chair – Blanket Lift – Manual Lifts – First Aid Kit
Unit-8: First Aid Measures
Electrical Injuries – Electrical Burns – Burns and Scalds – Burns in Mouth and Throat – Chemical Burns. (By Acid and Alkalis) – Chemical Burns in the Eye
Block-4: Emergency Care
Unit-9: Emergency Care
Disaster – Types of Disaster – Aspect of Disaster Relief – Principles of Preserving Life and Health – Safe Disposal of Waste – Health Protection measure including Immunization
Unit-10: Emergency Management
Medical Surgical Emergencies- Nursing role in Emergencies condition-Nursing management of Patient with abnormal cell growth- Classification of cancer detection- Prevention treatment modalities chemo- therapies radiation late effect of chemo- therapy radiation- Re-habitation of Cancer Patients
Unit-11: ICU and Nursing Management
ICU – Nursing Management with Cardio vascular circulatory and Haematological disorder- Management of patients in ICU and CCU -Blood Bank Functioning- Hospital Transmission Committee Blood donor
Unit-12: Emergency disaster Nursing
Natural Calamities- Man maid disaster-Community resources available in such Calamities-Nurses role in disaster Management
Advanced Community Health Nursing
Course Objectives
While studying Advanced Community Health Nursing, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the care of patients
- Summarize about the environmental factors
- Gain knowledge about Health education
- Explain about Nutrition education
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course Advanced Community Health Nursing, the student will be able to:
- Identify and understand the signs and symptoms of infection
- State the environmental sanitation and its impact
- Demonstrate the execute the sanitary and health measures
Block-1: Environmental Sanitation
Unit-1: Environmental Health and Sanitation
Definition – Environmental Sanitation in Rural Semi Urban, Urban Areas – Water Supply – Source of Water Supply – Protection of Water – Impurities of Water – Purification of Water – Disposal of Refuse – Sewage Disposal – Methods – Foods and Milk Sanitation
Unit-2: Environmental Sanitation Aspects of Communicable Diseases and Communicable Diseases Control
Malaria – Health Teaching Aspects in Individual Family and Community – Small Pox – Tuberculosis – Venereal Diseases
Unit-3: Environmental Sanitation at Village Level
Basic Sanitation Need at Village Towns and Semi Us Level – Safe Water Supply – Sanitary Disposal of Excreta, Waste and Refuse – Insects and Rodents Control – Housing – Food Sanitation – Communicable Diseases Control
Block-2: Disinfection and Pharmacology
Unit-4: Disinfection and Disinfectant
Disinfection – Mode of Action of Chemical Agents – Chemical Agents in Use – Heavy Metal lons – Detergents – Sterilization and Disinfection – Radiaton – Ultrasonic and Sonic Vibration – Testing of Disinfectants
Unit-5: Sanitary and Health Measures
Sanitary and Health Measures for Special Situation Fairs and Festivals – General Sanitation – Emergencies and Disasters
Unit-6: Basic Medicine and Pharmacology
Home Nursing – Medications and Simple Treatment – Nurses Responsibility in Home – First Aid for the Home Equipment and Supplies for Home Care – Basic Medicine and Pharmacology – Health Workers Role in Injuries and Illness
Block-3: Health Education
Unit-7: Health Education
Aims of Health Education – Scope of Health Education – Concept of Leaning – Factors of Effective Learning – Nursing Education – Planning Health Education Activities
Unit-8: Introduction to A.V.Aids
Visual Aids in Health Education Proper – Classification of A.V.Aids – Graphic Aids – Dimensional Aids – Activity Aids – Projected Aids – Printed Aids – Limitation of A.V.Aids – Sources of A.V.Aids – Free Material and Inexpensive Materials -Role/Functions of A.V.Aids
Unit-9: Audio-Visual Aids
Audio Visual Aids – Three Dimensional Aids – Leaflet – Pamphlets – Flashcards – Bulletin Board – Charts – Block Boards – Slide Projector
Block-4: Nutrition Education
Unit-10: Introduction to Nutrition Education
Factors to be considered in Nutrition – Principle of Nutrition Education – Assembly Nutritional Educational Needs of the Community
Unit-11: Nutrition Education for Maternal and Child Health
Maternal Nutrition – Child Nutrition – Artificial Feeding – Nutrition for Pre-Schoolers – Programmer Implemented in India
Unit-12: Nutrition Education: Methods and Media
Nutrition Education – Methods and Media – Supplementary Feeding Programmes – Nutrition Education and Family Health – Applied Nutrition Programme – Adulteration of Food – Methods of Cooking
Unit-13: Nutrition Education and Diet Therapy
Nutrition Education and Diet Therapy – Specific Diseased Dietary Modification – Dietary Modification in diabetes – Diet Counselling – Diet in Cardiovascular Disease
Block-5: Health Care System
Unit-14: Health Planning and Programmes
Health Planning and Programmes – Major Health Programmes – Role of Health Worker in Executing National Health Plans and Programmes – Health Workers Responsibility at Village Levels – Cooperation and Coordinating with Members Summary
Unit-15: Health Care Delivery System in India
Health Care Delivery System in India – Urban Health Services – Organisation of Health Services – Supplemental Health Services – Indigenous Medical Practitioners – Voluntary Health Agencies – International Health Agencies – Community Developmental Programme – Community Development and the Five-Year Plans
Child Health Nursing
Course Objectives
While studying Child Health Nursing, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the Organization of MCH Care Services
- Elaborate about basic family welfare services
- Explain about the growth and development of child
- Elaborate the nutritional requirements of the child
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course Child Health Nursing, the student will be able to:
- Gain knowledge about observation and assessment of new born
- State the stages of child life
- Explain about infant feeding and vaccination procedures
- Able to organise Family welfare work
Block-1: Child Development
Unit-1: The New Born
The Newborn Observation and Assessment – Immediate care of New born – Diseases of the New born
Unit-2: Growth and Development of the Child
Growth and Development of a Child – Stages of Child Life – Basic Human Needs – Teaching Mothers about Needs and Priorities of Developmental Tasks – Assessment of Growth and Development – Milestone of Psychomotor Development – Examination of the Child
Block-2: Nutrition and Protection of Child Health
Unit-3: Nutritional Requirements
Infant Feeding – Breast Feeding – Artificial Feeding – Milk-Types and Modifications – Selection of Bottles and Teats for Bottle Feeding – Supplementary Feeding – Weaning – Preschool Children Feeding – Assessing Nutritional Value Improving Diet – Preschool Children and School Children to Prevent Deficiency Diseases
Unit-4: Protection of Child’s Health
Immunization Schedule – Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases and Aliments – Malnutrition – Prevention of Accidents at Home on the Roads, in Schools – First Aid Measures – School Feeding Programme
Block-3: Health Workers
Unit-5: Training of Community Level Health Workers
Training of DAIS – Role of DAIS – Good and Harmful practices of DAIS – Community Health Workers – Supervision of DAIS and Other Health Workers – Establishment of good with DAIS – Involvement of DAIS in Family Planning Programme
Unit-6: Maintaining Records and Statistics
Maintenance of Records – Responsibility in Keeping Records – Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) – Comparison with States – World Scenario
Block-4: Family Welfare Programmes
Unit-7: Concept of Family Welfare Services
Importance of Family Planning – Importance of Family Welfare – Health and Socio- Economic Factors – Mortality Rates of Vulnerable Groups – Population Dynamics – Physiology of Contraception – Aspects of Family Health and Welfare Services
Unit-8: National Family Welfare Programmes
National Family Welfare Programmes – Goals and policies – Organisational Set up of National Family Welfare Programme – Role of voluntary Organisations in Providing Family Welfare Services – Coordinating Efforts to Provide Effective Services – Role of Health Workers and other Members in a Health
Unit-9: Organising Family Welfare Work
Surveying the Community for Eligible Couples – Target Couples – Case Finding – Small Family Norm – Benefits of Small Family Norm – Helping People to Accept and Adopt Family Planning Method – Imparting Family Planning Facts – Communicating with Individuals and Groups – Face-to-Face Communications – Mass Media Approach – Holdings Meetings – Individual Counselling – Records and Reports – Supervision of dais and other Community Level Health Workers
Unit-10: Family Planning Methods
Contraceptive Methods – Intra-Uterine Devices – Hormonal Contraceptives – Abortions – The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act – Safe Period(or)Rhythm Period – Natural Family Planning Methods – Terminal Methods(or) Sterilization
Patient Care and Management
Course Objectives
While studying Patient Care and Management, the student shall be able to:
- Describe about care plan of patient
- Demonstrate about the clinical investigation process
- Manage the patients in pain
- Explain pre and post operative Management
Course Outcomes
After completion of the Course Patient Care and Management, the student will be able to:
- Conduct the physical examination of patients
- Explain the process of recovery of patients from anaesthesia
- Able to assist the patient for dialysis
- Demonstrate about advanced Nursing procedures