Course Structure Overview
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-102 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | NUR-103 | Basic Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-104 | Psychology for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-105 | Communication Skills | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | NUR-106 | Basic Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 2 | NUR-201 | Pathophysiology | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | NUR-202 | Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | NUR-203 | Health Assessment | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | NUR-204 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | NUR-205 | Basic Clinical Skills II | 0-0-3-1 | NUR-106 |
| 2 | NUR-206 | Professional Ethics in Nursing | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 3 | NUR-301 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201, NUR-203 |
| 3 | NUR-302 | Pediatric Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201, NUR-203 |
| 3 | NUR-303 | Mental Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | NUR-304 | Critical Care Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201, NUR-202 |
| 3 | NUR-305 | Emergency Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | NUR-306 | Occupational Health Nursing Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 4 | NUR-401 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201, NUR-203 |
| 4 | NUR-402 | Public Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-204 |
| 4 | NUR-403 | Forensic Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | NUR-404 | Advanced Clinical Skills | 0-0-6-2 | NUR-301, NUR-304 |
| 4 | NUR-405 | Clinical Rotation I | 0-0-6-4 | - |
| 4 | NUR-406 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-6 | - |
| 5 | NUR-501 | Nursing Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | NUR-502 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | NUR-503 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | NUR-504 | Clinical Rotation II | 0-0-6-4 | - |
| 5 | NUR-505 | Specialty Elective I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | NUR-506 | Mini Project | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| 6 | NUR-601 | Clinical Rotation III | 0-0-6-4 | - |
| 6 | NUR-602 | Specialty Elective II | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | NUR-603 | Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | NUR-506 |
| 7 | NUR-701 | Global Health Issues | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | NUR-702 | Healthcare Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | NUR-703 | Advanced Clinical Rotation | 0-0-6-4 | - |
| 7 | NUR-704 | Specialty Elective III | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | NUR-801 | Internship/Community Service | 0-0-12-6 | - |
| 8 | NUR-802 | Final Project Presentation | 0-0-6-3 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
1. Nursing Informatics: This course introduces students to the integration of information technology and nursing practice, focusing on electronic health records, data analysis, and decision-making systems. Students learn how to leverage digital tools to improve patient outcomes and streamline clinical workflows.
2. Evidence-Based Practice: Emphasizing critical appraisal of research literature, this course equips students with the skills needed to apply scientific evidence in their practice. Topics include systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and quality improvement initiatives.
3. Research Methodology: Designed for advanced learners, this course covers qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection methods, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in nursing research.
4. Global Health Issues: This course explores health disparities across populations and regions, examining the social determinants of health, infectious diseases, and global policy frameworks that shape healthcare delivery.
5. Healthcare Management: Students are exposed to administrative aspects of healthcare, including budgeting, human resource management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning in healthcare institutions.
6. Telehealth Nursing: With the rise of remote care, this course provides insight into virtual consultations, patient monitoring systems, digital health platforms, and telemedicine protocols used during pandemics like COVID-19.
7. Ethics in Healthcare: This course addresses moral dilemmas in nursing practice, exploring ethical frameworks, legal responsibilities, confidentiality issues, and cultural sensitivity in diverse healthcare settings.
8. Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Focuses on prenatal care, childbirth, neonatal assessment, childhood illnesses, growth and development, and family-centered care models for maternal and child populations.
9. Mental Health Nursing: Covers psychiatric disorders, therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, medication management, and community-based mental health interventions for individuals with mental illness.
10. Geriatric Nursing: Prepares students to manage the complex needs of elderly patients, including chronic diseases, cognitive impairments, falls prevention, end-of-life care, and palliative nursing strategies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly advocates for project-based learning as a core component of the nursing curriculum. Projects are structured to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world application of theoretical concepts. Students work in teams to design interventions, conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and present findings.
Mini-projects begin in the third year and involve small-scale studies or simulations related to clinical practice. These projects are assessed through rubrics that evaluate research quality, presentation skills, ethical considerations, and teamwork.
The final-year capstone project is a comprehensive study involving either an original research initiative or a community-based intervention designed to address a specific health challenge. Students select their projects in consultation with faculty mentors who provide guidance throughout the process.