Comprehensive Course Listing Across Eight Semesters

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Structure (L-T-P-C)	Pre-requisites
I	NUR-101	Fundamentals of Nursing	3-0-0-3	None
I	NUR-102	Anatomy and Physiology I	3-0-0-3	None
I	NUR-103	Microbiology and Immunology	3-0-0-3	None
I	NUR-104	Psychology for Healthcare Professionals	3-0-0-3	None
I	NUR-105	Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals	2-0-0-2	None
I	NUR-106	Fundamentals of Nursing Lab	0-0-2-2	NUR-101
I	NUR-107	Anatomy and Physiology Lab I	0-0-2-2	NUR-102
I	NUR-108	Microbiology Lab	0-0-2-2	NUR-103
II	NUR-201	Pathophysiology	3-0-0-3	NUR-102, NUR-103
II	NUR-202	Pharmacology	3-0-0-3	NUR-102, NUR-103
II	NUR-203	Medical-Surgical Nursing I	3-0-0-3	NUR-101, NUR-201, NUR-202
II	NUR-204	Maternal and Child Health Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-101, NUR-201
II	NUR-205	Community Health Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-101, NUR-201
II	NUR-206	Medical-Surgical Nursing Lab I	0-0-4-4	NUR-203
III	NUR-301	Critical Care Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-203, NUR-204, NUR-205
III	NUR-302	Mental Health Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-104, NUR-203
III	NUR-303	Geriatric Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-204, NUR-205
III	NUR-304	Emergency and Disaster Response Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-203, NUR-205
III	NUR-305	Public Health Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-205
III	NUR-306	Critical Care Nursing Lab	0-0-4-4	NUR-301
IV	NUR-401	Oncology Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-203, NUR-301
IV	NUR-402	Pediatric Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-204
IV	NUR-403	Cardiac Nursing	3-0-0-3	NUR-201, NUR-202
IV	NUR-404	Leadership and Management in Nursing	3-0-0-3	All previous semesters
IV	NUR-405	Ethics in Healthcare	2-0-0-2	All previous semesters
IV	NUR-406	Research Methodology and Statistics	2-0-0-2	All previous semesters
V	NUR-501	Advanced Nursing Practice	3-0-0-3	NUR-401, NUR-402, NUR-403
V	NUR-502	Capstone Project I	0-0-4-4	NUR-401, NUR-402, NUR-403, NUR-404
V	NUR-503	Healthcare Informatics	2-0-0-2	NUR-404
V	NUR-504	Evidence-Based Practice	2-0-0-2	NUR-406
V	NUR-505	Global Health Issues	2-0-0-2	NUR-405
VI	NUR-601	Capstone Project II	0-0-8-8	NUR-502
VI	NUR-602	Advanced Clinical Practice	3-0-0-3	NUR-501, NUR-502
VI	NUR-603	Professional Development in Nursing	2-0-0-2	NUR-501, NUR-502
VI	NUR-604	Clinical Internship	0-0-16-16	All previous semesters

Detailed Departmental Elective Course Descriptions

Departmental electives provide students with advanced knowledge and specialized skills in niche areas of nursing practice. These courses are designed to align with current trends and demands in healthcare delivery.

Advanced Cardiac Nursing (NUR-303)

This course focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases. Students learn about cardiac monitoring techniques, pharmacological interventions, surgical procedures, and post-operative care strategies. The course includes case studies and simulation exercises to enhance practical understanding.

Emergency and Disaster Response Nursing (NUR-304)

This course prepares students for managing mass casualty incidents, natural disasters, and public health emergencies. It covers triage systems, emergency response protocols, resource coordination, and psychological support strategies during crises.

Public Health Nursing (NUR-305)

This elective introduces students to population health dynamics, epidemiology, disease prevention, and community health interventions. Students engage in fieldwork projects that involve assessing community needs, designing health programs, and evaluating outcomes.

Oncology Nursing (NUR-401)

Focused on cancer care throughout the continuum of illness, this course covers tumor biology, chemotherapy administration, symptom management, psychosocial support, and palliative care principles. Students gain hands-on experience in oncology units and participate in research projects.

Pediatric Nursing (NUR-402)

This course explores child development, growth and nutrition, childhood illnesses, immunization programs, and family-centered care approaches. Students observe pediatric patients across various stages of development and participate in simulation labs designed for infants and children.

Geriatric Nursing (NUR-303)

This track addresses the unique health needs of older adults, including chronic disease management, cognitive impairment, fall prevention, and end-of-life care. Students learn gerontological assessment techniques and participate in community outreach programs targeting elderly populations.

Mental Health Nursing (NUR-302)

This course emphasizes psychiatric care, mental illness prevention, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation strategies. Students gain exposure to diverse mental health conditions and learn evidence-based treatments for patients with psychological disorders.

Leadership and Management in Nursing (NUR-404)

This elective equips students with leadership skills needed to manage healthcare teams effectively. Topics include strategic planning, resource allocation, quality improvement initiatives, conflict resolution, and change management in healthcare settings.

Ethics in Healthcare (NUR-405)

This course examines ethical dilemmas in healthcare practice and policy-making. Students explore topics such as informed consent, confidentiality, patient autonomy, cultural sensitivity, and bioethics principles in clinical decision-making.

Research Methodology and Statistics (NUR-406)

This foundational course introduces students to research design, data collection techniques, statistical analysis methods, and literature review processes. Students complete a small-scale research project that contributes to nursing science and practice.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a cornerstone of effective nursing education. Projects are structured to simulate real-world scenarios, encouraging students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Mini-Projects

Mini-projects are assigned during the second and third years, allowing students to explore specific topics related to their interests or current healthcare challenges. These projects are evaluated based on research quality, presentation skills, and relevance to nursing practice.

Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project

The capstone project is a comprehensive initiative undertaken in the sixth year. Students select a topic under faculty supervision, conduct independent research or clinical evaluation, and present findings to a panel of experts. The project integrates all learned concepts and prepares students for advanced roles in nursing practice or academia.

Project Selection Process

Students are guided through the selection process by faculty mentors who match their interests with available projects. Projects may originate from clinical needs, research gaps identified by faculty, or community health issues requiring attention.

Evaluation Criteria

Projects are assessed using rubrics that evaluate clarity of objectives, methodology, data analysis, critical thinking, ethical considerations, and presentation quality. Faculty members provide constructive feedback throughout the process to ensure continuous improvement.