Course Structure and Academic Calendar
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUR101 | Introduction to Nursing Science | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | BIO101 | Basic Biology | 4-0-0-4 | None |
| 1 | PHYS101 | Basic Physics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | CHEM101 | Chemistry for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MATH101 | Mathematics for Health Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | LIT101 | Communication Skills | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| 2 | NUR201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | BIO101, PHYS101 |
| 2 | PHARM101 | Pharmacology for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | PATH101 | Pathology for Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 2 | MICRO101 | Microbiology for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101 |
| 2 | NUR202 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | 4-0-0-4 | None |
| 3 | NUR301 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201, NUR202 |
| 3 | MATERNAL101 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 3 | PSYCH101 | Psychiatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 3 | MEDSURG101 | Medical Surgical Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NUR201 |
| 3 | NUR302 | Research Methodology in Nursing | 2-0-0-2 | NUR201 |
| 4 | NUR401 | Critical Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | MEDSURG101 |
| 4 | GERI101 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 4 | PALLIATIVE101 | Palliative Care Nursing | 2-0-0-2 | NUR201 |
| 4 | TELEHEALTH101 | Telehealth Nursing | 2-0-0-2 | NUR201 |
| 4 | NUR402 | Capstone Project in Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | All previous courses |
| 5 | ELECTIVE101 | Advanced Elective Course 1 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 5 | ELECTIVE102 | Advanced Elective Course 2 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 6 | ELECTIVE103 | Advanced Elective Course 3 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 6 | ELECTIVE104 | Advanced Elective Course 4 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 7 | ELECTIVE105 | Advanced Elective Course 5 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 7 | ELECTIVE106 | Advanced Elective Course 6 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 8 | ELECTIVE107 | Advanced Elective Course 7 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| 8 | ELECTIVE108 | Advanced Elective Course 8 | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
Detailed Course Descriptions
The department's philosophy on project-based learning is deeply embedded in the nursing curriculum. Students are required to complete both mini-projects and a final-year thesis or capstone project that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Mini-projects are undertaken during the second and third years, focusing on specific areas of interest such as community health assessment, patient education plan development, or ethical dilemmas in nursing practice. These projects are evaluated based on research quality, analytical depth, presentation clarity, and peer feedback.
The final-year capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that requires students to propose, execute, and present an original research study or clinical initiative. Topics are chosen collaboratively between the student and their assigned faculty mentor, ensuring alignment with current healthcare challenges and academic rigor.
Mini-Projects
- Community Health Assessment: Students conduct surveys in local communities to identify health disparities and propose intervention strategies.
- Patient Education Plan Development: Designed to improve patient outcomes through targeted educational interventions tailored to specific conditions or populations.
- Ethical Dilemma Analysis: Involves examining real-world ethical cases in nursing practice, applying bioethics principles and developing recommendations for resolution.
Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project
The final-year project is a significant milestone that allows students to contribute original insights or innovations to the field of nursing. Projects may include:
- Development of new protocols for infection control in hospitals
- Implementation and evaluation of telehealth services in rural settings
- Study on the impact of nurse-to-patient ratios on healthcare outcomes
- Design of a culturally sensitive mental health intervention program
Students select their projects in consultation with faculty mentors who guide them through every stage of development—from literature review to data collection, analysis, and final presentation. The project is assessed using rubrics that evaluate research methodology, critical thinking, communication skills, and professional responsibility.