Comprehensive Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-102 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | NUR-103 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-104 | Chemistry for Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-105 | Basic Life Support | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 2 | NUR-201 | Nursing Process and Health Assessment | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-101 |
| 2 | NUR-202 | Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-104 |
| 2 | NUR-203 | Pathology | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | NUR-204 | Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | NUR-205 | Nursing Lab I | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-105 |
| 3 | NUR-301 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201, NUR-204 |
| 3 | NUR-302 | Pediatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 3 | NUR-303 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201, NUR-302 |
| 3 | NUR-304 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 3 | NUR-305 | Nursing Lab II | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-205 |
| 4 | NUR-401 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-301 |
| 4 | NUR-402 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 4 | NUR-403 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 4 | NUR-404 | Nursing Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 4 | NUR-405 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 4 | NUR-406 | Capstone Project | 0-0-8-4 | All previous courses |
Detailed Course Descriptions
Medical-Surgical Nursing I: This course focuses on the principles of care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Students learn to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for common illnesses affecting various body systems.
Pediatric Nursing: Designed to prepare students for caring for children from infancy through adolescence, this course covers developmental milestones, growth patterns, and age-appropriate health promotion strategies.
Maternal and Child Health Nursing: This course explores the physiological changes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. Students gain hands-on experience in antenatal care, labor and delivery, and newborn care.
Community Health Nursing: Focuses on public health concepts and practices aimed at improving community wellness. Topics include epidemiology, health education, environmental health, and policy development.
Nursing Informatics: Integrates nursing science with information technology to enhance patient care and outcomes. Students learn to use electronic health records, data analytics, and digital tools for decision-making.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: Prepares students to identify and manage mental health disorders using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Emphasis is placed on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and medication management.
Geriatric Nursing: Explores the unique needs of older adults, including age-related diseases, cognitive decline, and end-of-life care. Students develop skills in gerontological assessment and care planning.
Occupational Health Nursing: Addresses workplace safety, ergonomics, and occupational hazards. Students learn to conduct health assessments, implement preventive measures, and manage occupational illnesses.
Nursing Process and Health Assessment: Introduces the systematic approach to patient care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Students develop critical thinking skills through case studies and simulations.
Pharmacology: Covers drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, and nursing implications. Students learn to safely administer medications and educate patients on medication regimens.
Public Health Nursing: Emphasizes population health concepts and strategies for preventing disease and promoting wellness in diverse communities. Students explore health disparities, community needs assessments, and program evaluation techniques.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
At Arka Jain University Seraikela Kharsawan, project-based learning is a cornerstone of the nursing curriculum. It encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings while developing problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Mini-projects are assigned throughout the program, with each project lasting 4-6 weeks. These projects typically involve identifying a healthcare issue within the community or hospital setting and proposing evidence-based solutions. Students work in teams under faculty supervision to conduct literature reviews, design interventions, collect data, and present findings.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that integrates all aspects of the student's learning journey. Students choose a topic aligned with their specialization interests, conduct original research or implement a quality improvement initiative in a healthcare facility, and defend their work before a panel of faculty members and industry experts.
Project selection involves discussions with faculty mentors who guide students through the research process. Faculty members are selected based on their expertise and availability to provide mentorship. Students must submit proposals outlining their objectives, methodology, timeline, and expected outcomes before beginning their projects.