Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Geeta University Panipat is structured to provide a comprehensive foundation in nursing science, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. The curriculum spans eight semesters and includes core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory components designed to prepare students for professional practice.
Course Structure Overview
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NURS101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BIO101 | Basic Biology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | CHM101 | Chemistry for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MATH101 | Mathematics for Health Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | NURS201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | BIO101, CHM101 |
| 2 | MICRO101 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | NURS202 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 3 | PHARM101 | Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101, CHM101 |
| 3 | NURS301 | Community Health Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NURS202 |
| 3 | PATH101 | Pathology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101, MICRO101 |
| 4 | NURS401 | Psychiatric Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NURS202, NURS301 |
| 4 | NURS402 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NURS202, PATH101 |
| 5 | NURS501 | Critical Care Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NURS401, NURS402 |
| 5 | NURS502 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS202 |
| 6 | NURS601 | Public Health Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NURS501 |
| 6 | NURS602 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | NURS701 | Advanced Clinical Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NURS601 |
| 7 | NURS702 | Research Methodology in Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | NURS801 | Capstone Project | 6-0-0-6 | NURS701, NURS702 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Advanced departmental electives offer students opportunities to specialize in specific areas of nursing and gain deeper insights into emerging fields. These courses are taught by leading faculty members with extensive clinical and research backgrounds:
- Geriatric Nursing: Focuses on aging-related health issues and elder care. Students explore age-related cognitive disorders, end-of-life care, and nutritional support in aging populations.
- Emergency and Disaster Nursing: Prepares students for crisis response, triage protocols, and emergency preparedness. Core subjects include disaster response planning, emergency triage, and crisis communication.
- Cardiovascular Nursing: Specializes in heart disease management and cardiac care. Electives include ECG interpretation, cardiac rehabilitation, and interventional cardiology procedures.
- Occupational Health Nursing: Focuses on workplace safety, injury prevention, and employee wellness programs. Courses include industrial hygiene, workplace injury assessment, and occupational stress management.
- Mental Health Nursing: Addresses psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication, and mental wellness strategies. Courses include psychopathology, crisis intervention, and therapeutic recreation for patients.
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, neonatal care, and pediatric nursing. Electives include pediatric pharmacology, family planning counseling, and community maternal health programs.
- Critical Care Nursing: Prepares students for high-acuity environments such as ICU, emergency departments, and cardiac units. Core electives include advanced life support techniques, respiratory care, and trauma management.
- Public Health Nursing: Emphasizes community-based care, health promotion, and disease prevention. Electives include epidemiology, health policy analysis, and community outreach programs.
- Digital Health in Nursing: Integrates digital tools into nursing practice, including telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHR), and wearable health monitoring devices.
- Global Health Nursing: Explores international healthcare systems, cultural competency, and global health challenges. Students engage with cross-cultural nursing practices and humanitarian responses to health crises.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's philosophy on project-based learning emphasizes experiential education rooted in real-world applications. Mini-projects are introduced from the second year, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations:
- First-year projects might involve creating a health awareness campaign for local schools.
- Third-year projects could focus on conducting community health assessments or developing patient education materials.
- Final-year capstone projects require students to select a topic of personal interest or societal relevance under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
The evaluation criteria include research quality, presentation skills, ethical compliance, and impact on healthcare outcomes. Projects often lead to publications in nursing journals or presentations at conferences.