COURSE PLAN

ON
BSC NURSING III SEMESTER

SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:

R.Ramya
M.Sc (N) Ist year student
Department of Medical and
Surgical Nursing
Sree Abirami college of Nursing
Coimbatore

SUBMITTED ON:
 Sri Abirami College Of Nursing, Coimbatore
III Semester B.Sc.[N] 2023-2024-Course Plan
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION CONTROL INCLUDING SAFETY
SECTION A: APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
THEORY - 20 Hrs.
PRACTICALS - 20 Hrs.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to enable students to understand the fundamentals of Microbiology, Compare and contrast different
microbes, and comprehend the means of transmission and control of spread by various Microorganisms. It also provides opportunities for
practicing infection control measures in hospital and community settings.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms in the human body and the environment.
2. Classify and explain the morphology and growth of microbes.
3. Identify various types of microorganisms.
4. Explore mechanisms by which microorganisms cause disease.
5. Develop an understanding of how the human immune system counteracts infection by specific and non-specific mechanisms.
6. Apply the principles of preparation and use of vaccines in immunization.
7. Identify the contribution of the microbiologist and the microbiology laboratory to the diagnosis of infection
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I Explain concepts Introduction: Lecture cum 3 OHP Short answer
and principles of  Importance and relevance to Discussion BLACK Objective
microbiology and nursing BOARD type
its importance in  Historical perspective
nursing  Concepts and terminology
 Principles of microbiology
II Describe General characteristics of Microbes: Lecture cum 10 10 LCD Short answer
structure,  Structure and classification of Discussion Objective
classification  Microbes type
morphology and  Morphological types Demonstration
 Size and form of bacteria
growth of bacteria
 Motility
 Colonization
Experiential
Identify  Growth and nutrition of microbes Learning through
Microorganisms  Temperature
 Moisture
 Blood and body fluids
 Laboratory methods for
Identification of Microorganisms
 Types of Staining – simple,
differential (Gram‘s, AFB), special –
capsular staining (negative), spore,
LPCB, KOH mount.
 Culture and media preparation –
solid and liquid. Types of media –
semi-synthetic, synthetic, enriched,
enrichment, selective, and differential
media. Pure culture techniques – tube
dilution, pour, spread, streak plate.
Anaerobic cultivation of bacteria
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III Describe the Pathogenic organisms Lecture cum 4 6 OHP Short answer
different disease  Micro-organisms: Cocci – gram Discussion LCD Objective
producing positive and gram negative; Bacilli – Demonstration BLACK type
organisms gram-positive and gram-negative Experiential BOARD
 Viruses learning through
 Fungi: Superficial and Deep visual
mycoses
 Parasites
 Rodents & Vectors
 Characteristics, Source, portal of
entry, transmission of infection,
Identification of disease producing
micro-organisms
IV Explain the Immunity Discussion 3 4 OHP •Short answer
concepts of  Immunity: Types, classification Demonstration •Objective
immunity, hyper  Antigen and antibody reaction Visit to observe Type
sensitivity and  Hypersensitivity reactions vaccine storage Visit report
immunization  Serological tests Clinical
 Immunoglobulins: Structure, practice
types & properties
 Vaccines: Types &
classification,storage and
handling, cold
chain,Immunization for various
diseases
 Immunization Schedule
 SECTION B: INFECTION CONTROL & SAFETY
THEORY: 20 hours

PRACTICAL/LAB: 20 hours (Lab/Experiential Learning – L/E)

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to help students acquire knowledge and develop competencies required for fundamental
patient safety and infection control in delivering patient care. It also focuses on identifying patient safety indicators,
preventing and managing hospital-acquired infections, and following universal precautions .

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
The students will be able to:
1. Develop knowledge and understanding of Hospital-acquired Infections (HAI) and effective practices for prevention.
2. Integrate the knowledge of isolation (Barrier and reverse barrier) techniques in implementing various precautions.
3. Demonstrate and practice steps in Hand washing and appropriate use of different types of PPE.
4. Illustrate various disinfection and sterilization methods and techniques.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in specimen collection, handling, and transport to optimize the diagnosis for treatment.
6. Incorporate the principles and guidelines of Bio-Medical waste management.
7. Apply the principles of Antibiotic stewardship in performing the nurses‘ role.
8. Identify patient safety indicators and perform the role of nurse in the patient safety audit process.
9. Apply the knowledge of International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG) in the patient care settings.
10. Identify employee safety indicators and risk of occupational hazards.
11. Develop an understanding of the various safety protocols and adhere to those protocols
 COURSE OUTLINE
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I Summarize the HAI (Hospital acquired Infection) Lecture cum 2 2 LCD Knowledge
evidence-based Hospital acquired infection Discussion Assessment
and effective Bundle approach BLACK
patient care - Prevention of Urinary Tract Experiential BOARD MCQ
practices for the Infection (UTI) learning
prevention of - Prevention of Surgical Site Short answer
common Infection (SSI)
healthcare - Prevention of Ventilator
associated Associated events (VAE)
infections in the - Prevention of Central Line
healthcare setting Associated Blood Stream
Infection (CLABSI)
Surveillance of HAI – Infection
control team & Infection control
committee
II Demonstrate Isolation Precautions and use of Lecture 3 4 LCD Performance
appropriate use Personal Protective Equipment Demonstration Assessment
of different (PPE) &
types of PPEs Types of isolation system, standard Re-demonstration OSCE
and the critical precaution and transmission-based
use of risk precautions (Direct Contact,
assessment Droplet, Indirect)
Epidemiology & Infection
prevention – CDC guidelines
Effective use of PPE
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III Demonstrate the Hand Hygiene Lecture 1 2 LCD Performance
hand hygiene Types of Hand hygiene. Demonstration assessment
practice and its Hand washing and use of alcohol & BLACK
effectiveness on hand rub Re-demonstration BOARD
infection control Moments of Hand Hygiene
WHO hand hygiene promotion
IV Illustrates Disinfection and sterilization Lecture 1 2 LCD Short answer
disinfection and Definitions Objective type
sterilization in Types of disinfection and Discussion
the healthcare sterilization
setting Environment cleaning Experiential
Equipment Cleaning learning through
Guides on use of disinfectants visit
Spaulding‘s principle

V Illustrate on Specimen Collection (Review) Discussion 1 BLACK Knowledge

what, when, Principle of specimen collection BOARD evaluation
how, why Types of specimens Quiz
specimens are Collection techniques and special Performance
collected to considerations assessment
optimize the Appropriate containers Checklist
diagnosis for Transportation of the sample
treatment and Staff precautions in handling
management specimens
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VI Explain on Bio BMW (Bio Medical Waste Discussion 2 2 OHP Knowledge
Medical waste Management) assessment by
management & Laundry management process and Demonstration LCD short answers,
laundry infection control and prevention objective type
management Waste management process and Experiential
infection prevention learning through Performance
Staff precautions visit assessment
Laundry management
Country ordinance and BMW
National guidelines 2017:
Segregation of wastes, Colour
coded waste containers, waste
collection & storage, Packaging &
labeling, Transportation
VII Explain in detail Antibiotic stewardship Lecture 2 BLACK Short answer
about Antibiotic Discussion BOARD Objective type
stewardship, Importance of Antibiotic Written Assessment of
AMR Stewardship assignment assignment
Anti-Microbial Resistance –Recent AMR
Describe Prevention of MRSA, MDRO in (Antimicrobial
MRSA/ MDRO healthcare setting resistance)
and its guidelines
prevention

VIII Enlist the patient Patient Safety Indicators Lecture 3 5 LCD Knowledge
safety indicators Care of Vulnerable patients Demonstration assessment
followed in a Prevention of Iatrogenic injury Experiential Performance
health care Care of lines, drains and tubing‘s learning assessment
organization and Restrain policy and care – Physical
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the role of nurse and Chemical Checklist/
in the patient Blood & blood transfusion policy OSCE
safety audit Prevention of IV Complication
process Prevention of Fall
Prevention of DVT
Shifting and transporting of patients
Surgical safety
Care coordination event related to
medication reconciliation and
administration
Prevention of communication errors
Prevention of HAI
Documentation
Captures and Incidents and adverse Events
analyzes Capturing of incidents Lecture
incidents and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) Role play
events for CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Inquiry Based
quality Action) Learning
improvement Report writing
IX Enumerate IPSG IPSG (International Patient safety Lecture 1 OHP Objective type
and application Goals) Role play
of the goals in Identify patient correctly
the patient care Improve effective communication
settings. Improve safety of High Alert
medication

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Ensure safe surgery
Reduce the risk of health care
associated infection
Reduce the risk of patient harm
resulting from falls
Reduce the harm associated with
clinical alarm system
X Enumerate the Safety protocol Lecture 2 3 LCD Mock drills
various safety 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Demonstration/ OHP Post tests
protocols and its Standardize, Sustain) Experiential Checklist
applications Radiation safety learning
Laser safety
Fire safety
- Types and classification of fire
- Fire alarms
- Firefighting equipment
HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials)
safety
- Types of spill
- Spillage management
- MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheets)
Environmental safety
- Risk assessment
- Aspect impact analysis
- Maintenance of Temp and
Humidity (Department wise)

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 - Audits
Emergency Codes
Role of Nurse in times of disaster
XI Explain Employee Safety Indicators Lecture 2 Knowledge
importance of Vaccination Discussion assessment by
employee safety Needle stick injuries (NSI) prevention Lecture method short answers
indicators Fall prevention Journal review objective type
Radiation safety Short answer
Annual health check

Healthcare Worker Immunization

Identify risk of Program and management of
occupational occupational exposure
hazards, Occupational health ordinance
prevention and Vaccination program for healthcare
post exposure staff
prophylaxis Needle stick injuries and prevention
and post exposure prophylaxis

Prescribed Internal assessment weightage:

Internal Assessment : Term Test - 30
Assignment – 20

PRINCIPAL SUBJECT INCHARGE CLASS COORDINATOR

Sri Abirami College Of Nursing, Coimbatore
III Semester B.Sc.[N] 2023-2024-Course Plan
 Pharmacology – I
THEORY: 20 hours
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, principles of
therapeutics and nursing implications.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Describe pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
2. Review the principles of drug calculation and administration.
3. Explain the commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants.
4. Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the GI system.
5. Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the respiratory system.
6. Describe drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular and blood disorders.
7. Explain the drugs used in the treatment of endocrine system disorders.
8. Describe the drugs acting on skin and drugs used to treat communicable diseases.

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 I Describe Introduction to Pharmacology Lecture cum 3 OHP Short answer
Pharmacodynamics Definitions & Branches Discussion LCD Objective type
Pharmacokinetics, Nature & Sources of drugs BLACK Assessment of
Classification, Dosage Forms and Routes of drug Guided reading BOARD assignments
principles of administration and
administration of Terminology used written
drugs Classification, Abbreviations, assignment
Prescription, Drug Calculation, Weights on schedule K
and Measures drugs
Pharmacodynamics: Actions, Drug
Antagonism, Synergism, Tolerance,
Receptors, Therapeutic, adverse, toxic
effects, pharmacovigilance
Pharmacokinetics: Absorption,
Bioavailability, Distribution,
Metabolism, Interaction, Excretion
Review: Principles of drug
administration and treatment
individualization
o Factors affecting dose, route etc.
Indian Pharmacopoeia: Legal Issues,
Drug Laws, Schedule Drugs
Rational Use of Drugs
Principles of Therapeutics
II Describe Pharmacology of commonly used Lecture cum 1 BLACK Short answer
antiseptics, antiseptics and disinfectants Discussion BOARD Objective type
and disinfectant Antiseptics and Disinfectants Drug study/
&nurse‘s Composition, action, dosage, presentation
responsibilities route
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 indications, contraindications,
Drug interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse
III Describe drugs Drugs acting on G.I. system Lecture cum 2 LCD
acting Pharmacology of commonly used Discussion
on gastro-intestinal drugs Drug study/
system & nurse‘s o Emetics and Antiemetics presentation
responsibilities o Laxatives and Purgatives
o Antacids and antipeptic ulcer drugs
o Anti-diarrhoeals – Fluid and
electrolyte therapy, Furazolidone,
dicyclomine
Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse
IV Describe drugs Drugs acting on respiratory system Lecture cum 2 OHP Short answer
acting Pharmacology of commonly used Discussion Objective type
on respiratory o Antiasthmatics – Bronchodilators Drug study/
system & (Salbutamol inhalers) presentation
nurse‘s o Decongestants
responsibilities o Expectorants, Antitussives and
Mucolytics
o Broncho-constrictors and
Antihistamines

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  Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects toxicity and role of nurse
V Describe drugs Drugs used in treatment of Lecture 4 OHP Short answer
used on Cardiovascular system and blood Objective type
cardio-vascular Disorders Drug study/
system presentation
& nurse‘s Haematinics, & treatment of anemia
responsibilities and antiadrenergics
Cholinergic and anticholinergic
Adrenergic Drugs for CHF &
vasodilators
Antianginals
Antiarrhythmics
Antihypertensives
Coagulants & Anticoagulants
Antiplatelets & thrombolytics
Hypolipidemics
Plasma expanders & treatment of
shock
Drugs used to treat blood disorders
Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

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 VI Describe the drugs Drugs used in treatment of endocrine Lecture cum 2 LCD Short answer
used system disorders Discussion Objective type
in treatment of Insulin & oral hypoglycemics Drug study/
endocrine system Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs presentation
disorders Steroids
o Corticosteroids
o Anabolic steroids
Calcitonin, parathormone, vitamin
D3,
calcium metabolism
o Calcium salts
VII Describe drugs Drugs used in treatment of Lecture cum 1 BLACK Short answer
used in integumentary system Discussion BOARD Objective type
skin diseases & Antihistaminics and antipruritics Drug study/
nurse‘s Topical applications for skin- presentation
responsibilities Benzylbenzoate, Gamma BHC,
Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Silver
Sulphadiazine (burns)
Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects toxicity and role of nurse
VIII Explain drug Drugs used in treatment of
therapy/ communicable diseases (common
chemotherapy of infections, infestations)
specific infections General Principles for use of
& Antimicrobials
infestations & Pharmacology of commonly used
nurse‘s
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 responsibilities drugs: Lecture cum 5 LCD Short answer
o Penicillin, Cephalosporin‘s, Discussion Objective type
Aminoglycosides, Macrolide & broad Drug study/
spectrum antibiotics, Sulfonamides, presentation
quinolones, Misc. antimicrobials
Anaerobic infections
Antitubercular drugs,
Antileprosy drugs
Antimalarials
Antiretroviral drugs
Antiviral agents
Antihelminthics, Antiscabies agents
Antifungal agents
Composition, action, dosage, route,
indications, contraindications, Drug
interactions, side effects, adverse
effects, toxicity and role of nurse

Prescribed Internal assessment weightage:

Internal Assessment : Term Test - 30
Assignment – 20

PRINCIPAL SUBJECT INCHARGE CLASS COORDINATOR

Sri Abirami College Of Nursing, Coimbatore

 III Semester B.Sc.[N] 2023-2024-Course Plan
PATHOLOGY – I
THEORY: 20 hours
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge of pathology of various disease conditions, understanding of
genetics, its role in causation and management of defects and diseases and to apply this knowledge in practice of nursing

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Apply the knowledge of pathology in understanding the deviations from normal to abnormal pathology.
2. Rationalize the various laboratory investigations in diagnosing pathological disorders.
3. Demonstrate the understanding of the methods of collection of blood, body cavity fluids, urine and feces for various tests.
4. Apply the knowledge of genetics in understanding the various pathological disorders.
5. Appreciate the various manifestations in patients with diagnosed genetic abnormalities.
6. Rationalize the specific diagnostic tests in the detection of genetic abnormalities.
7. Demonstrate the understanding of various services related to genetics.
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I Define the Introduction Lecture 8 LCD Short answer
common terms Importance of the study of pathology Discussion BLACK Objective type
used in Definition of terms in pathology Explain using BOARD
pathology Cell injury: Etiology, pathogenesis of slides
reversible Explain with
and irreversible cell injury, Necrosis, clinical scenarios
Gangrene
Identify the Cellular adaptations: Atrophy,
deviations from Hypertrophy,
normal to Hyperplasia, Metaplasia, Dysplasia,
abnormal Apoptosis
structure and Inflammation:
functions of o Acute inflammation (Vascular and
body system Cellular
events, systemic effects of acute
inflammation)
o Chronic inflammation
(Granulomatous
inflammation, systemic effects of
chronic
inflammation)
Wound healing
Neoplasia: Nomenclature, Normal
and Cancer
cell, Benign and malignant tumors,
Carcinoma

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in situ, Tumor metastasis: general
mechanism,
routes of spread and examples of each
route
Circulatory disturbances:
Thrombosis,
embolism, shock
Disturbance of body fluids and
electrolytes:
Edema, Transudates and Exudates
II Explain Special Pathology Lecture 5 OHP Short answer
pathological Pathological changes in disease Discussion Objective type
changes in conditions of Explain using
disease selected systems: slides, X-rays and
conditions of 1. Respiratory system scans
various Pulmonary infections: Pneumonia, Visit to
systems Lung pathology
abscess, pulmonary tuberculosis lab, endoscopy
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary unit
Disease: and OT
Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema,
Bronchial
Asthma, Bronchiectasis
Tumors of Lungs

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2. Cardio-vascular system
Atherosclerosis
Ischemia and Infarction.
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Infective endocarditis
3. Gastrointestinal tract
Peptic ulcer disease (Gastric and
Duodenal
ulcer)
Gastritis-H Pylori infection
Oral mucosa: Oral Leukoplakia,
Squamous
cell carcinoma
Esophageal cancer
Gastric cancer
Intestinal: Typhoid ulcer,
Inflammatory
Bowel Disease (Crohn‘s disease and
Ulcerative colitis), Colorectal cancer
4. Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas
Liver: Hepatitis, Amoebic Liver
abscess,
Cirrhosis of Liver
Gall bladder: Cholecystitis.
Pancreas: Pancreatitis
Tumors of liver, Gall bladder and
Pancreas
5. Skeletal system
Bone: Bone healing, Osteoporosis,
Osteomyelitis, Tumors
Joints: Arthritis - Rheumatoid
arthritis and
 Osteoarthritis
6. Endocrine system
Diabetes Mellitus
Goitre
Carcinoma thyroid
III Describe Hematological tests for the diagnosis Lecture 7 LCD Short answer
various of blood Discussion Objective type
laboratory tests disorders Visit to clinical
in assessment Blood tests: Hemoglobin, White cell lab,
and monitoring and platelet biochemistry lab
of disease counts, PCV, ESR and blood bank
conditions Coagulation tests: Bleeding time
(BT),
Prothrombin time (PT), Activated
Partial
Prothrombin Time (APTT)
Blood chemistry
Blood bank:
o Blood grouping and cross matching
o Blood components
o Plasmapheresis
o Transfusion reactions
Prescribed Internal assessment weightage:
Internal Assessment : Term Test - 30
Assignment – 20

PRINCIPAL SUBJECT INCHARGE CLASS COORDINATOR

Sri Abirami College Of Nursing, Coimbatore
III Semester B.Sc.[N] 2023-2024-Course Plan
 ADULT HEALTH NURSING - I WITH INTEGRATED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

THEORY: 140 hours

PRACTICUM: Lab/Skill Lab (SL) – 1 Credit (40 hours) Clinical – 6 Credits (480 hours)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to equip the students to review and apply their knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and
Behavioral sciences in caring for adult patients with Medical/Surgical disorders using nursing process approach and critical thinking. It also
intends to develop competencies required for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, nursing management, and supportive/palliative care to patients
with various Medical Surgical disorders

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of Medical Surgical Nursing I course, students will be able to

1. Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic studies, treatments and complications of
common medical and surgical disorders.
2. Perform complete health assessment to establish a data base for providing quality patient care and integrate the
knowledge of anatomy, physiology and diagnostic tests in the process of data collection.
3. Identify nursing diagnoses, list them according to priority and formulate nursing care plan.
4. Perform nursing procedures skillfully and apply scientific principles while giving comprehensive nursing care to
patients.
5. Integrate knowledge of pathology, nutrition and pharmacology in caring for patients experiencing various medical
and surgical disorders.
6. Identify common diagnostic measures related to the health problems with emphasis on nursing assessment and
responsibilities.
7. Demonstrate skill in assisting/performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
8. Demonstrate competencies/skills to patients undergoing treatment for medical surgical disorders.
9. Identify the drugs used in treating patients with medical surgical conditions.
10. Plan and give relevant individual and group education on significant medical surgical topics.
11. Maintain safe environment for patients and the health care personnel in the hospital.
12. Integrate evidence-based information while giving nursing care to patients.
 COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF
METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
I Narrate the evolution Introduction Lecture cum 6 4 LCD Short Answer
of Evolution and trends of medical and discussion OHP OSCE
medical surgical surgical nursing Demonstration BLACK
nursing International classification of & BOARD
diseases Practice session
Apply nursing Roles and responsibility of a nurse Role play
process in medical and surgical settings Visit to
in caring for patients o Outpatient department outpatient
with medical o In-patient unit department, in
surgical o Intensive care unit patient and
problems Introduction to medical and surgical intensive
asepsis care unit
Execute the role of a o Inflammation, infection
nurse in various o Wound healing – stages,
medical surgical
setting influencing factors
Care of surgical patient
Develop skills in o pre-operative
assessment and care o post-operative
of Alternative therapies used in caring
wound for patients with Medical Surgical
Develop Disorders
competency in
providing pre and
postoperative care
UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF
METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
 II Explain organizational Intraoperative Care Lecture cum 15 4 LCD Caring for
set up of the operating Organization and physical set up of
theatre
Discussion BLACK patient intra
the operation theatre
o Classification
BOARD operatively
Differentiate the role of o O.T Design Demonstration,
scrub nurse and Practice session, Submit a list of
o Staffing
circulating nurse
o Members of the OT team and disinfectants
Describe the different o Duties and responsibilities of the Case Discussion used for
positioning for various nurse in OT instruments
surgeries Position and draping for common Visit to with the action
surgical procedures
Apply principles of Instruments, sutures and suture receiving and precaution
asepsis in handling the materials, equipment for common bay
sterile equipment surgical procedures
Disinfection and sterilization of
Demonstrate skill in equipment
scrubbing procedures Preparation of sets for common
Demonstrate skill in surgical procedures
assessing the patient Scrubbing procedures – Gowning,
and document
masking and gloving
accurately the surgical
Monitoring the patient during the
safety checklist
procedures
Develop skill in Maintenance of the therapeutic
assisting with selected environment in OT
surgeries Assisting in major and minor
operation, handling specimen
Explain the types, Prevention of accidents and hazards
functions, and nursing in OT
considerations for Anaesthesia – types, methods of
different types of administration, effects and stages,
anaesthesia equipment & drugs
Legal aspects

UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF

METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
 III Identify the signs Nursing care of patients with Lecture, 6 4 OHP Short answer
and common signs and symptoms and discussion, MCQ
symptoms of shock management demonstration Case report
and Fluid and electrolyte imbalance Case discussion
electrolyte Shock
imbalances Pain

Develop skills in
managing fluid and
electrolyte
imbalances

Perform pain
assessment and plans
for the nursing
management
IV Demonstrate skill in Nursing Management of patients Lecture, 18 4 LCD Essay
respiratory assessment with respiratory problems discussion, Short answer
Differentiates different
Review of anatomy and Demonstration OSCE
breath sounds and lists physiology of respiratory system Practice session
the indications Nursing Assessment – history Case
taking, physical assessment and presentation
Explain the etiology, diagnostic tests Visit to PFT
pathophysiology, Common respiratory problems: Lab
clinical o Upper respiratory tract infections
manifestations, o Chronic obstructive pulmonary
diagnostic tests, and diseases
o Pleural effusion, Empyema
o Bronchiectasis
UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF
METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
 medical, surgical, o Pneumonia
nutritional, and o Lung abscess
nursing o Cyst and tumors
management of o Chest Injuries
common respiratory o Acute respiratory distress
problems syndrome
o Pulmonary embolism
Health behaviours to prevent
Describe the health respiratory illness
behaviour to be
adopted
in preventing
respiratory illnesses

V Explain the etiology, Nursing Management of patients Lecture, 16 5 LCD Short answer
pathophysiology, with disorders of digestive system Discussion BLACK Quiz
clinical Review of anatomy and physiology Demonstration, BOARD OSCE
manifestations, of GI system Role play
diagnostic tests, and Nursing assessment –History and Problem Based
medical, surgical, physical assessment Learning
nutritional, and GI investigations Visit to stoma
nursing Common GI disorders: clinic
management of o Oral cavity: lips, gums and teeth
gastrointestinal o GI: Bleeding, Infections,
disorders Inflammation, tumors,
Obstruction, Perforation &
Peritonitis

UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF

METHOD AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
T P
 Demonstrate skill in o Peptic & duodenal ulcer,
gastrointestinal o Mal-absorption, Appendicitis,
assessment Hernias
o Hemorrhoids, fissures, Fistulas
Prepare patient for o Pancreas: inflammation, cysts,
upper and lower and tumors
gastrointestinal o Liver: inflammation, cysts,
investigations abscess, cirrhosis, portal
hypertension, hepatic failure,
Demonstrate skill in tumors
gastric o Gall bladder: inflammation,
decompression, Cholelithiasis, tumors
gavage, and stoma Gastric decompression, gavage and
care stoma care, different feeding
techniques
Alternative therapies, drugs used in
Demonstrate skill in treatment of disorders of digestive
different feeding system
techniques
VI Explain the etiology, Nursing Management of patients Lecture, 20 5 BLACK Care plan
pathophysiology, with cardiovascular problems discussion BOARD Drug record
clinical Review of anatomy and Demonstration OHP
manifestations, physiology of cardio-vascular Practice session
diagnostic tests, and system Case
medical, surgical, Nursing Assessment: History and Discussion
nutritional, and Physical assessment Health
nursing Invasive & non-invasive cardiac education
management of procedures Drug Book/
cardiovascular diso presentation
UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF
METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
 Demonstrate skill in Disorders of vascular system- Lecture, Care plan
cardiovascular Hypertension, arteriosclerosis, discussion Drug record
assessment Raynaud‘s disease, aneurysm and Demonstration
peripheral vascular disorders Practice session
Prepare patient for Coronary artery diseases: Case
invasive and coronary atherosclerosis, Angina Discussion
noninvasive pectoris, myocardial infarction Health
cardiac Valvular disorders: congenital education
procedures and acquired Drug Book/
Rheumatic heart disease: presentation
Demonstrate skill in pericarditis, myocarditis, Completion of BLS/ BCLS
monitoring and endocarditis, cardiomyopathies BCLS Module evaluation
interpreting clinical Cardiac dysrhythmias, heart
signs related to block
cardiac Congestive heart failure,
disorders corpulmonale, pulmonary edema,
cardiogenic shock, cardiac
Complete tamponade
BLS/BCLS Cardiopulmonary arrest
module
VII Explain the etiology, Nursing Management of patients Field visit to 7 3 Interpretation
pathophysiology, with disorders of blood blood of
clinical Review of Anatomy and bank blood reports
manifestations, Physiology of blood Counseling Visit report
diagnostic tests, and Nursing assessment: history,
medical, surgical, physical assessment & Diagnostic
nutritional, and tests
nursing Anemia, Polycythemia
management of

UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF

METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
 hematological • Bleeding Disorders: clotting
disorders factor defects and platelets defects,
thalassemia, leukemia, leukopenia,
agranulocytosis
Interpret blood
reports • Lymphomas, myelomas

Prepare and provides

health education on
blood donation

VIII Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients  Lecture, 8 2 Black Prepare health
pathophysiology, with disorders of endocrine system discussion, education on
clinical demonstration BOARD
manifestations,
 Review of anatomy and physiology selfadministrati
of endocrine system  Practice session on of insulin
diagnostic tests, and
medical, surgical,  Nursing Assessment –History and PPT
nutritional, and Physical assessment
nursing management  Case
of endocrine Discussion
disorders 
Health education
Demonstrate skill in
assessment of
endocrine organ
dysfunction

UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF

METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
 • Disorders of thyroid and Submits a
Prepare and Parathyroid, Adrenal and Pituitary diabetic diet
provides health (Hyper, Hypo, tumors)
plan
education on Diabetes mellitus
diabetic diet

Demonstrate skill in
insulin
administration

IX Explain the Nursing management of patients  Lecture, 8 2 Black Drug report

etiology, with disorders of Integumentary discussion board
pathophysiology, system  Demonstration
clinical  Review of anatomy and physiology PPT
manifestations,  Practice session
of skin
diagnostic tests,
and medical,  Nursing Assessment: History and
surgical, Physical assessment
nutritional, and  Infection and infestations;
nursing Dermatitis
management of
 Dermatoses; infectious and Non
disorders of
infectious
integumentary
• Acne, Allergies, Eczema &
system
Pemphigus

UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF

 METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
Demonstrate  Psoriasis, Malignant melanoma, Case Discussion Preparation of
skill in Home care plan
Alopecia
integumentary
assessment  Special therapies, alternative
therapies
Drugs used in treatment of disorders of
Demonstrate integumentary system
skill in
medicated bath
Prepare and provide
health education on
skin care
X Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients Lecture/ 16 4 PPT Nursing care
pathophysiology, with musculoskeletal problems Discussion BLACK plan
clinical Review of Anatomy and physiology Demonstration BOARD Prepare health
manifestations, of the musculoskeletal system teaching on care
diagnostic tests, and Nursing Assessment: History and of patient with
medical, surgical, physical assessment, diagnostic cast
nutritional, and tests
nursing Musculoskeletal trauma:
management of Dislocation, fracture, sprain, strain
musculoskeletal contusion, amputation
disorders Musculoskeletal infections and
tumors: Osteomyelitis, benign and
Demonstrate skill in malignant tumour
musculoskeletal Orthopedic modalities: Cast, splint,
assessment traction, crutch walking

UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF

 METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
Prepare patient for Musculoskeletal inflammation: Case
radiological and Bursitis, synovitis, arthritis Discussion
nonradiological Special therapies, alternative Health
investigations of Therapies education
musculoskeletal
system Metabolic bone disorder:
Osteoporosis, osteomalacia and
Demonstrate skill in Paget‘s disease
crutch walking and
splinting

Demonstrate skill in
care of patient with Spinal column defects and
replacement deformities – tumor, prolapsed
surgeries intervertebral disc, Pott‘s spine

Prepare and provide Rehabilitation, prosthesis

health education on Replacement surgeries
bone healing
XI Explain the etiology, Nursing management of patients Lecture, 20 3 PPT Prepares and
pathophysiology, with Communicable diseases discussion, OHP submits
clinical Overview of infectious diseases, Demonstration protocol on
manifestations, the infectious process various isolation
diagnostic tests, and Nursing Assessment: History and Practice session techniques
medical, surgical, Physical assessment, Diagnostic Case
nutritional, and Tests Discussion/
nursing Tuberculosis seminar
management of Diarrhoeal diseases, hepatitis AE, Health
patients Typhoid education
with communicable
UNIT OBJECTIVES CONTENT TEACHING HRS AV EVALUATION NAME OF
 METHOD T P AIDS METHOD THE STAFF
Diseases Herpes, chickenpox, Smallpox, Health
Measles, Mumps, Influenza education
Demonstrate skill in Meningitis Drug Book/
barrier and reverse Gas gangrene presentation
barrier techniques Leprosy Refer TB
Dengue, Plague, Malaria, Control
Chikungunya, swine flu, Filariasis & Management
Demonstrate skill in Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, module
execution of Poliomyelitis
different COVID-19
isolation protocols Special infection control
measures: Notification, Isolation,
Quarantine, Immunization

Prescribed Internal assessment weightage:

Internal Assessment : Term Test – 30

Assignment – 20

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