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VI. CURRICULUM
Curricular Framework
The B.Sc. Nursing program is a four-year program comprising of eight semesters that is credit and semester based. It is choice based only for elective courses. Competency based curriculum is the main approach that is based on ten core competencies. The courses are categorized into foundational courses, core courses and elective courses. The curricular framework shown in Figure 2 depicts the entire course of curriculum, which is further outlined in the program structure.
TEN CORE COMPETENCIES (Figure 1)
Figure 2. Curricular Framework
B.Sc. NURSING PROGRAM – Four years (8 semesters)
CREDIT SYSTEM & SEMESTER SYSTEM
COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM
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1. PROGRAM STRUCTURE
B.Sc. Nursing Program Structure
I Semester
- Communicative English
- Applied Anatomy
- Applied Physiology
- Applied Sociology
- Applied Psychology
- *Nursing Foundations I
Mandatory Module
*First Aid as part of Nursing Foundation I Course
III Semester
- Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
- Pharmacology I
- Pathology I
- *Adult Health (Medical Surgical) Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology
Mandatory Module
*BCLS as part of Adult Health Nursing I
V Semester
- *Child Health Nursing I
- Mental Health Nursing I
- Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science & Epidemiology)
- Educational Technology/Nursing Education
- Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws
Mandatory Modules
*Essential Newborn Care (ENBC), Facility Based Newborn Care (FBNBC), IMNCI and PLS as part of Child Health Nursing
VII Semester
- Community Health Nursing II
- Nursing Research & Statistics
- Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing II
Mandatory Modules
*Safe delivery app under OBG Nursing I/II (VI/VII Semester)
II Semester
- Applied Biochemistry
- Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
- *Nursing Foundations II
- Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology
Mandatory Module
*Health Assessment as part of Nursing Foundation II Course
IV Semester
- *Pharmacology II
- Pathology II & Genetics
- Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing 4. Professionalism, Professional Values & Ethics including Bioethics
Mandatory Module
*Fundamentals of Prescribing under Pharmacology II
*Palliative care module under Adult Health Nursing II
VI Semester
- Child Health Nursing II
- Mental Health Nursing II
- Nursing Management & Leadership
- *Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing I
Mandatory Module
- SBA Module under OBG Nursing I/II (VI/VII Semester)
VIII Semester
Internship (Intensive Practicum/Residency Posting)
Note: No institute/University will modify the curriculum. However they can add units/subject in the syllabus as deemed necessary.
Modules both mandatory and elective shall be certified by the institution/external agency.
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3. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION WITH CREDIT STRUCTURE
S.No .
Semester Course Code Course/Subject Title Theor y
credits
Theor y
Conta ct hours
Lab/ Skill Lab credits
Lab/ Skill Lab
Conta ct hours
Clinical
credits
Clinic al
Conta ct hours
Total
credits
Total (hours)
1 First ENGL 101 Communicative English 2 40 40
ANAT 105 Applied Anatomy 3 60 60
PHYS 110 Applied Physiology 3 60 60
SOCI 115 Applied Sociology 3 60 60
PSYC 120 Applied Psychology 3 60 60
N-NF (I) 125 Nursing Foundation I including First Aid module
SSCC (I) 130 Self-study/Co-curricular 40+
TOTAL 20 400 2 80 2 160 20+2+ 2= 24
2 Second BIOC 135 Applied Biochemistry 2 40 40
NUTR 140 Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
N-NF (II) 125 Nursing Foundation II including Health Assessment module
HNIT 145 Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology
SSCC(II) 130 Self-study/Co-curricular 40+
TOTAL 13 260 4 160 4 320 13+4+ 4=
3 Third MICR 201 Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
PHAR (I) 205 Pharmacology I 1 20 20
PATH (I) 210 Pathology I 1 20 20
N-AHN (I) 215
Adult Health Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology including BCLS module
SSCC (I) 220 Self-study/Co-curricular 20
TOTAL 11 220 2 80 6 480 11+2+ 6=
(^4) Fourth PHAR (II) 205 Pharmacology II including Fundamentals of prescribing module
PATH (II) 210 Pathology II and Genetics 1 20 20
N-AHN (II) 225
Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing + Palliative care module
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S.No .
Semester Course Code Course/Subject Title Theor y
credits
Theor y
Conta ct hours
Lab/ Skill Lab credits
Lab/ Skill Lab
Conta ct hours
Clinical
credits
Clinic al
Conta ct hours
Total
credits
Total (hours)
PROF 230 Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics including bioethics
SSCC(II) 220 Self-study/Co-curricular 40
TOTAL 12 240 1 40 6 480 12+1+ 6=
5 Fifth N-CHN(I) 301 Child Health Nursing I including Essential Newborn Care (ENBC), FBNC, IMNCI and PLS, modules
N-MHN(I) 305 Mental Health Nursing I 3 60 1 80 140
N-COMH(I) 310
Community Health Nursing I including Environmental Science & Epidemiology
EDUC 315 Educational Technology/Nursing Education
N-FORN 320 Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian laws
SSCC(I) 325 Self-study/Co-curricular 20+
TOTAL 14 280 2 80 5 400 14+2+ 5=
6 Sixth N-CHN(II) 301
Child Health Nursing II 2 40 1 80 120
N-MHN(II)
Mental Health Nursing II 2 40 2 160 200
NMLE 330 Nursing Management & Leadership
N-MIDW(I) /
OBGN 335
Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) Nursing I including SBA module
SSCC(II) 325 Self-study/Co-curricular -
TOTAL 10 200 1 40 7 560 10+1+ 7=
7 Seventh N-COMH(II) 401
Community Health Nursing II
NRST 405 Nursing Research & Statistics
(Projec t- 40)
N-MIDW(II)/
OBGN 410
Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) Nursing II including Safe delivery app module
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3 Electives 3 60
TOTAL 156 6396
4 Self-study and Co-curricular
Saturdays (one semester = 5 hours per week × 20 weeks × 7 semesters = 700 hours)
Distribution of credits, hours and percentage for theory and practicum (Skill Lab & Clinical) across eight semesters
S.No. Theory & Practicum (Skill Lab & Clinical) Credits Hours Percentage
1 Theory 90 1800 28
2 Lab/Skill Lab 15 600 10
3 Clinical 36 3936 62
Total 141 6336 hours 100
Practicum (7 semesters) excluding internship
Lab/skill lab/simulation lab – 600 (17%)
Clinical – 2880 (83%)
Total – 3480
Lab/skill lab/simulation lab = 17% of the total practicum planned
Note: Besides the stipulated lab and clinical hours, a maximum of 13% (400-450 hours) from the clinical hours can be used in simulation lab/skill lab for skill lab/simulation learning and not to exceed 30% of total hours.
4. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The distribution of marks in internal assessment, End Semester College Exam, and End Semester University Exam for each course is shown below.
I SEMESTER
S.No. Course Assessment (Marks)
Internal End Semester College Exam
End Semester
University Exam
Hours Total Marks
Theory
1 Communicative English 25 25 2 50
2 Applied Anatomy & Applied Physiology 25 75 3 100
3 Applied Sociology & Applied Psychology
4 Nursing Foundations I *
Practical
5 Nursing Foundations I *
*Will be added to the internal marks of Nursing Foundations II Theory and Practical respectively in the next semester (Total weightage remains the same)
Example:
Nursing Foundations Theory: Nursing Foundations I Theory Internal marks in 1st^ semester will be added to Nursing Foundations II Theory Internal in the 2nd^ semester and average of the two semesters will be taken.
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II SEMESTER
S.No. Course Assessment (Marks)
Internal End Semester College Exam
End Semester University Exam
Hours Total Marks
Theory
1 Applied Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition & Dietetics
2 Nursing Foundations (I & II) 25
I Sem- 25 & II Sem- 25 (with average of both)
3 Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology
Practical
4 Nursing Foundations (I & II) 50
I Sem- 25 & II Sem- 25
III SEMESTER
S.No. Course Assessment (Marks)
Internal End Semester College exam
End Semester University Exam
Hours Total marks
Theory
1 Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
2 Pharmacology I and Pathology I *
3 Adult Health Nursing I 25 75 3 100
Practical
4 Adult Health Nursing I 50 50 100
*Will be added to the internal marks of Pharmacology II and Pathology II & Genetics in the next semester (Total weightage remains the same).
IV SEMESTER
S.No. Course Assessment (Marks)
Internal End Semester College exam
End Semester University Exam
Hours Total marks
Theory
1 Pharmacology & Pathology (I & II) and Genetics
III Sem- 25 & IV Sem- 25 (with average of
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3 Nursing Management & Leadership 25 75 3 100
4 Midwifery/Obstetrics & Gynecology I *
Practical
5 Child Health Nursing (I & II) 50
(Sem V- 25 & Sem VI-25)
6 Mental Health Nursing (I & II) 50
(Sem V- 25 & Sem VI-25)
7 Midwifery/Obstetrics & Gynecology I *
*Will be added to Internal marks of Midwifery II theory and practical respectively in the next semester (Total weightage remains the same)
VII SEMESTER
S.No. Course Assessment (Marks)
Internal End Semester College Exam
End Semester University Exam
Hours Total marks
Theory
1 Community Health Nursing II 25 75 3 100
2 Nursing Research & Statistics 25 75 3 100
2 Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II)
Sem VI- 25 &
Sem VII- 25 (with average of both)
Practical
3 Community Health Nursing II 50 50 100
4 Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing (I & II)
(Sem VI- 25 & Sem VII-25)
VIII SEMESTER
S.No. Course Assessment (Marks)
Internal End Semester College Exam
End Semester University Exam
Hours Total marks
Practical
1 Competency Assessment 100 100 200
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5. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
Note:
- Applied Anatomy and Applied Physiology: Question paper will consist of Section-A Applied Anatomy of 37 marks and Section-B Applied Physiology of 38 marks.
- Applied Sociology and Applied Psychology: Question paper will consist of Section-A Applied Sociology of 37 marks and Section-B Applied Psychology of 38 marks.
- Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety: Question paper will consist of Section-A Applied Microbiology of 37 marks and Section-B Infection Control including Safety of 38 marks.
- Applied Nutrition and Dietetics and Applied Biochemistry: Question paper will consist of Section-A Applied Nutrition and Dietetics of 50 marks and Section-B Biochemistry of 25 marks.
- Pharmacology, Genetics and Pathology: Question paper will consist of Section-A of Pharmacology with 38 marks, Section-B of Pathology with 25 marks and Genetics with 12 marks.
- Nursing Research and Statistics: Nursing Research should be of 55 marks and Statistics of 20 marks.
- A candidate must have minimum of 80% attendance (irrespective of the kind of absence) in theory and practical in each course/subject for appearing for examination.
- A candidate must have 100% attendance in each of the practical areas before award of degree.
- Following exams shall be conducted as College exam and minimum pass is 50% (C Grade) and to be sent to the University for inclusion in the marks sheet and shall be considered for calculating aggregate.
i. Communicative English
ii. Health/Nursing Informatics and Technology
iii. Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics including Bioethics iv. Introduction to Forensic Nursing & Indian Laws
- Minimum pass marks shall be 40% (P grade/4 point) for English only and elective modules.
- Minimum pass marks shall be 50% in each of the Theory and practical papers separately except in English.
- The student has to pass in all mandatory modules placed within courses and the pass mark for each module is 50% (C Grade). The allotted percentage of marks will be included in the internal assessment of College/University Examination (Refer Appendix 2).
- A candidate has to pass in theory and practical exam separately in each of the paper.
- If a candidate fails in either theory or practical, he/she has to re-appear for both the papers (Theory and Practical).
- If the student has failed in only one subject and has passed in all the other subjects of a particular semester and Grace marks of up to 5 marks to theory marks can be added for one course/subject only, provided that by such an addition the student passes the semester examination.
- The candidate shall appear for exams in each semester:
i. The candidate shall have cleared all the previous examinations before appearing for fifth semester examination. However, the candidates shall be permitted to attend the consecutive semesters. ii. The candidate shall have cleared all the previous examinations before appearing for seventh semester examination. However, the candidates shall be permitted to attend the consecutive semesters.
iii. The candidate shall have cleared all the previous examination before appearing for final year examination.
iv. The maximum period to complete the course successfully should not exceed 8 years.
- The candidate has to pass separately in internal and external examination (shall be reflected in the marks sheet). No institution shall submit average internal marks of the students not more than 75% (i.e. if 40 students are admitted in a course the average score of the 40 students shall not exceed 75% of total internal marks).
- At least 50% of the Non-nursing subjects like Applied Anatomy & Physiology, Applied Biochemistry, Applied Psychology & Sociology, Applied Microbiology, Pharmacology, Genetics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Communicative English and Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology should be taught by the Nursing teachers. Teachers who are involved in teaching non-nursing subjects can be the examiners for the program.
- Maximum number of candidates for practical examination should not exceed 20 per day. Particular year and of same institution batch shall be examined by the same set of examiners.
- All practical examinations must be held in the respective clinical areas.
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Computation of CGPA
CGPA is calculated with SGPA of all semesters to two decimal points and is indicated in final grade in mark card/transcript showing grades of all 8 semesters and their courses/subjects.
CGPA reflects the failed status in case of fail till the course/s are passed.
Semester I Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Credit – Cr
Cr: 20
SGPA: 6.
Cr × SGPA = 20 × 6.
Cr: 22
SGPA: 7.
Cr: 25
SGPA: 5.
Cr: 26
SGPA: 6.
Transcript Format
Based on the above recommendation on letter grades, grade points, SPGA and CGPA, the transcript shall be issued for each semester with a consolidated transcript indicating the performance in all semesters.
Declaration of Pass
First Class with Distinction – CGPA of 7.5 and above
First Class – CGPA of 6.00-7.
Second Class – CGPA of 5.00-5.
2. Internal Assessment and Guidelines
The marks distribution of internal assessment is shown in Appendix 1 and the specific guidelines in Appendix 2.
3. University Theory and Practical Examination Pattern
The theory question paper pattern and practical exam pattern are shown in Appendix 3.
SYLLABUS
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH
PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY: 2 Credits (40 hours)
DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to enable students to enhance their ability to speak and write the language (and use English) required for effective communication in their professional work. Students will practice their skills in verbal and written English during clinical and classroom experience.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the significance of Communicative English for healthcare professionals.
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2. Apply the concepts and principles of English Language use in professional development such as pronunciation,
vocabulary, grammar, paraphrasing, voice modulation, Spelling, pause and silence.
3. Demonstrate attentive listening in different hypothetical situations.
4. Converse effectively, appropriately and timely within the given context and the individual or team they are
communicating with either face to face or by other means.
5. Read, interpret and comprehend content in text, flow sheet, framework, figures, tables, reports, anecdotes etc.
6. Analyse the situation and apply critical thinking strategies.
7. Enhance expressions through writing skills.
8. Apply LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Skill in combination to learn, teach, educate and share
information, ideas and results.
COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time
(Hrs)
Learning Outcomes
Content Teaching/ Learning Activities
Assessment Methods
I 3 (T)^ Identify the significance of communicative English
Communication
What is communication?
What are communication roles of listeners, speakers, readers and writers as healthcare professionals?
Definitions with examples, illustrations and explanations
Identifying competencies/ communicative strategies in LSRW
Reading excerpts on the above and interpreting them through tasks
Checking for understanding through tasks
II 5 (T) Describe concepts and principles of Language (English) use in professional development such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, paraphrasing, voice modulation, spelling, pause and silence
Introduction to LSRGW
L – Listening: Different types of listening
S – Speaking: Understanding Consonants, Vowels, Word and Sentence Stress, Intonation
R – Reading: Medical vocabulary,
Gr – Grammar: Understanding tenses, linkers
W – Writing simple sentences and short paragraphs – emphasis on correct grammar
Exercises on listening to news, announcements, telephone conversations and instructions from others
Information on fundamentals of Speech – Consonant, Vowel, Stress and Intonation with tasks based on these through audio/video and texts
Reading a medical dictionary/ glossary of medical terms with matching exercises
Information on tenses and basic concepts of correct grammar through fill in the blanks, true/false questions
Through ‗check your understanding‘ exercises
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Unit Time
(Hrs)
Learning Outcomes
Content Teaching/ Learning Activities
Assessment Methods
Reading reports and interpreting them
Using idioms and phrases, spotting errors, vocabulary for presentations
Remedial Grammar
Grammar activities reading and interpretation
Notes/Reports
VI 5 (T) Enhance expressions through writing skills
Writing Skills
Writing patient history
Note taking
Summarising
Anecdotal records
Letter writing
Diary/Journal writing
Report writing
Paper writing skills
Abstract writing
Writing tasks with focus on task fulfilment, coherence and cohesion, appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar
Guided and free tasks
Different kinds of letter writing tasks
Paper based assessment by the teacher/ trainer against set band descriptors
Presentation of situation
Documentation
Report writing
Paper writing skills
Verbatim reproducing
Letter writing
Resume/CV
VII 8 (T) Apply LSRW Skill in combination to learn, teach, educate and share information, ideas and results
LSRW Skills
Critical thinking strategies for listening and reading
Oral reports, presentations
Writing instructions, letters and reports
Error analysis regarding LSRW
Valuating different options/multiple answers and interpreting decisions through situational activities
Demonstration – individually and in groups
Group Discussion
Presentation
Role Play
Writing reports
Consolidated assessment orally and through written tasks/exercises
APPLIED ANATOMY
PLACEMENT: I SEMESTER
THEORY : 3 Credits (60 hours)
DESCRIPTION : The course is designed to assists student to recall and further acquire the knowledge of the normal structure of human body, identify alteration in anatomical structure with emphasis on clinical application to practice nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
- Describe anatomical terms.
- Explain the general and microscopic structure of each system of the body.
- Identify relative positions of the major body organs as well as their general anatomic locations.
- Explore the effect of alterations in structure.
- Apply knowledge of anatomic structures to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.
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COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit
Time (Hrs)
Learning Outcomes Content
Teaching/ Learning Activities
Assessment Methods
I 8 (T)
Define the terms relative to the anatomical position
Describe the anatomical planes
Define and describe the terms used to describe movements
Organization of human body and structure of cell, tissues membranes and glands
Describe the types of cartilage
Compare and contrast the features of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle
Introduction to anatomical terms and organization of the human body
Introduction to anatomical terms relative to position – anterior, ventral, posterior dorsal, superior, inferior, median, lateral, proximal, distal, superficial, deep, prone, supine, palmar and plantar
Anatomical planes (axial/ transverse/ horizontal, sagittal/vertical plane and coronal/frontal/oblique plane)
Movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation, inversion, eversion, supination, pronation, plantar flexion, dorsal flexion and circumduction
Cell structure, Cell division
Tissue – definition, types, characteristics, classification, location
Membrane, glands – classification and structure
Identify major surface and bony landmarks in each body region, Organization of human body
Hyaline, fibro cartilage, elastic cartilage
Features of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle
Application and implication in nursing
Lecture cum Discussion
Use of models
Video demonstration
Use of microscopic slides
Lecture cum Discussion
Video/Slides
Anatomical Torso
Quiz
MCQ
Short answer
II 6 (T) Describe the structure of respiratory system
Identify the muscles of respiration and examine their contribution to the mechanism of breathing
The Respiratory system
Structure of the organs of respiration
Muscles of respiration
Application and implication in nursing
Lecture cum Discussion
Models
Video/Slides
Short answer
Objective type
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Unit Time (Hrs) Outcomes^ Learning Content
Teaching/ Learning Activities
Assessment Methods
Apply the knowledge in performing nursing procedures/skills
The Muscular system
Types and structure of muscles
Muscle groups – muscles of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper limb and lower limbs
Principal muscles – deltoid, biceps, triceps, respiratory, abdominal, pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscles, gluteal muscles and vastus lateralis
Major muscles involved in nursing procedures
VIII 5 (T) Describe the structure of renal system
The Renal system
Structure of kidney, ureters, bladder, urethra
Application and implication in nursing
Lecture
Models/charts
MCQ
Short answer
IX 5 (T) Describe the structure of reproductive system
The Reproductive system
Structure of male reproductive organs
Structure of female reproductive organs
Structure of breast
Lecture
Models/charts
MCQ
Short answer
X 6 (T) Describe the structure of nervous system including the distribution of the nerves, nerve plexuses
Describe the ventricular system
The Nervous system
Review Structure of neurons
CNS, ANS and PNS (Central, autonomic and peripheral)
Structure of brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, spinal nerves, peripheral nerves, functional areas of cerebral cortex
Ventricular system – formation, circulation, and drainage
Application and implication in nursing
Lecture
Explain with models
Video slides
MCQ
Short answer
Note: Few lab hours can be planned for visits, observation and handling
(less than 1 credit lab hours are not specified separately)
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
PLACEMENT : I SEMESTER
THEORY: 3 Credits (60 hours)
DESCRIPTION : The course is designed to assists student to acquire comprehensive knowledge of the normal functions of the organ systems of the human body to facilitate understanding of physiological basis of health, identify alteration in functions and provide the student with the necessary physiological knowledge to practice nursing.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to
- Develop understanding of the normal functioning of various organ systems of the body.
- Identify the relative contribution of each organ system towards maintenance of homeostasis.
- Describe the effect of alterations in functions.
- Apply knowledge of physiological basis to analyze clinical situations and therapeutic applications.
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COURSE OUTLINE
T – Theory
Unit Time (Hrs)
Learning Outcomes
Content Teaching/ Learning Activities
Assessment Methods
I 4 (T) Describe the physiology of cell, tissues, membranes and glands
General Physiology – Basic concepts
Cell physiology including transportation across cell membrane
Body fluid compartments, Distribution of total body fluid, intracellular and extracellular compartments, major electrolytes and maintenance of homeostasis
Cell cycle
Tissue – formation, repair
Membranes and glands – functions
Application and implication in nursing
Review – discussion
Lecture cum Discussion
Video demonstrations
Quiz
MCQ
Short answer
II 6 (T) Describe the physiology and mechanism of respiration
Identify the muscles of respiration and examine their contribution to the mechanism of breathing
Respiratory system
Functions of respiratory organs
Physiology of respiration
Pulmonary circulation – functional features
Pulmonary ventilation, exchange of gases
Carriage of oxygen and carbon-dioxide, Exchange of gases in tissue
Regulation of respiration
Hypoxia, cyanosis, dyspnea, periodic breathing
Respiratory changes during exercise
Application and implication in nursing
Lecture
Video slides
Essay
Short answer
MCQ
III 8 (T) Describe the functions of digestive system
Digestive system
Functions of the organs of digestive tract
Saliva – composition, regulation of secretion and functions of saliva
Composition and function of gastric juice, mechanism and regulation of gastric secretion
Composition of pancreatic juice, function, regulation of pancreatic secretion
Functions of liver, gall bladder and pancreas
Composition of bile and function
Secretion and function of small and large intestine
Movements of alimentary tract
Digestion in mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, absorption of food
Application and implications in nursing
Lecture cum Discussion
Video slides
Essay
Short answer
MCQ
IV 6 (T) Explain the functions of the
Circulatory and Lymphatic system
Functions of heart, conduction system,
Lecture Short answer
