Comprehensive Course Listing Across Eight Semesters
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing Science | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-102 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | NUR-103 | Microbiology for Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-104 | Biochemistry and Nutrition | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-105 | Psychology and Sociology for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-106 | Basic Nursing Skills Lab | 0-0-3-2 | - |
| 2 | NUR-201 | Pathophysiology | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | NUR-202 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | NUR-203 | Community Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-101 |
| 2 | NUR-204 | Mental Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-105 |
| 2 | NUR-205 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-101 |
| 2 | NUR-206 | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab | 0-0-3-2 | NUR-106 |
| 3 | NUR-301 | Critical Care Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201, NUR-202 |
| 3 | NUR-302 | Surgical Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 3 | NUR-303 | Geriatric Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 3 | NUR-304 | Public Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-203 |
| 3 | NUR-305 | Mental Health Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-204 |
| 3 | NUR-306 | Advanced Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-3-2 | NUR-206 |
| 4 | NUR-401 | Critical Care Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-301 |
| 4 | NUR-402 | Surgical Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-302 |
| 4 | NUR-403 | Geriatric Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-303 |
| 4 | NUR-404 | Public Health Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-304 |
| 4 | NUR-405 | Emergency and Disaster Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-301 |
| 4 | NUR-406 | Final Year Capstone Project | 0-0-6-4 | All previous courses |
| 5 | NUR-501 | Nursing Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401 |
| 5 | NUR-502 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-404 |
| 5 | NUR-503 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401 |
| 5 | NUR-504 | Nursing Education and Leadership | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401 |
| 5 | NUR-505 | Research Methodology in Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401 |
| 5 | NUR-506 | Advanced Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-3-2 | NUR-406 |
| 6 | NUR-601 | Advanced Nursing Research | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-505 |
| 6 | NUR-602 | Nursing Management and Administration | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-504 |
| 6 | NUR-603 | Healthcare Policy and Planning | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-504 |
| 6 | NUR-604 | Healthcare Innovation and Technology | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-501 |
| 6 | NUR-605 | Final Year Thesis | 0-0-3-4 | All previous courses |
Detailed Descriptions of Advanced Departmental Electives
Nursing Informatics (NUR-501): This course introduces students to the integration of nursing science with information technology. Students learn how to design, implement, and evaluate digital health systems that improve patient safety, clinical decision-making, and healthcare delivery efficiency. Topics include electronic health records, telehealth platforms, data analytics in healthcare, and privacy regulations.
Occupational Health Nursing (NUR-502): Designed for students interested in workplace health, this course covers occupational hazard identification, safety protocols, health surveillance, and wellness programs. Students explore how to conduct workplace assessments, develop injury prevention strategies, and promote employee health in diverse industries.
Ethics in Healthcare (NUR-503): This course examines ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in clinical practice, including end-of-life care, informed consent, confidentiality, and resource allocation. Students are trained to apply ethical frameworks to real-world scenarios and develop strategies for navigating complex moral decisions.
Nursing Education and Leadership (NUR-504): This elective prepares students to assume leadership roles in nursing education and administration. It covers curriculum development, teaching methodologies, mentorship programs, and organizational behavior in healthcare settings. Students also explore strategies for fostering innovation and change within healthcare organizations.
Research Methodology in Nursing (NUR-505): This foundational course equips students with the skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret nursing research studies. It covers qualitative and quantitative methods, literature review techniques, data collection tools, statistical analysis, and publication ethics.
Advanced Nursing Research (NUR-601): Building on earlier coursework, this advanced course focuses on conducting independent research projects under faculty supervision. Students learn how to formulate research questions, design studies, collect and analyze data, and present findings at academic conferences or in peer-reviewed journals.
Nursing Management and Administration (NUR-602): This course explores leadership principles and administrative functions within healthcare organizations. It includes topics such as strategic planning, budget management, quality improvement initiatives, and performance evaluation systems used in hospitals and clinics.
Healthcare Policy and Planning (NUR-603): Students examine national and global health policies, their implementation, and impact on patient outcomes. The course covers public health law, regulatory compliance, advocacy strategies, and policy development processes that shape healthcare delivery systems.
Healthcare Innovation and Technology (NUR-604): Focused on emerging technologies in healthcare, this elective explores innovations such as artificial intelligence, robotics, wearable devices, and mobile health applications. Students learn how these tools can be integrated into clinical practice to enhance patient care.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes that project-based learning is essential for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in nursing students. Through structured mini-projects and a comprehensive final-year thesis, students are encouraged to engage deeply with real-world healthcare challenges.
Mini-projects are assigned in the third year and typically involve small groups of 3-5 students working on a specific issue related to community health or clinical practice. These projects allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, collaborate effectively, and develop presentation skills for sharing their findings with peers and faculty.
The final-year thesis is a significant undertaking that requires students to choose a topic relevant to their area of interest, conduct original research or a systematic review, and present their work in an academic format. Faculty mentors are assigned based on student preferences and expertise areas to guide the process from proposal development to final submission.
Evaluation criteria for both mini-projects and the thesis include clarity of objectives, methodological rigor, critical analysis, creativity, communication skills, and adherence to academic standards. The goal is to ensure that students not only acquire technical knowledge but also develop the confidence and competence needed to contribute meaningfully to the field of nursing.