Comprehensive Course Structure
The Nursing program at Nmv University Virudhunagar is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of nursing practice. The curriculum spans four years and includes core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and hands-on laboratory experiences.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BIO-101 | Basic Biology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | CHEM-101 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MATH-101 | Mathematics for Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | PSYCH-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NUR-LAB-101 | Basic Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 2 | NUR-201 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | BIO-101 |
| 2 | PHARM-201 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | PAT-201 | Pathophysiology | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 2 | NUR-202 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | NUR-LAB-201 | Clinical Skills Lab II | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-101 |
| 3 | NUR-301 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-202 |
| 3 | NUR-302 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | NUR-303 | Mental Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | DEPT-301 | Departmental Elective I | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | NUR-LAB-301 | Clinical Skills Lab III | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-201 |
| 4 | NUR-401 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-301 |
| 4 | NUR-402 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | NUR-403 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | DEPT-401 | Departmental Elective II | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | NUR-LAB-401 | Clinical Skills Lab IV | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-301 |
| 5 | NUR-501 | Emergency & Critical Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401 |
| 5 | NUR-502 | Pediatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | NUR-503 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | DEPT-501 | Departmental Elective III | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5 | NUR-LAB-501 | Clinical Skills Lab V | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-401 |
| 6 | NUR-601 | Nursing Research & Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | NUR-602 | Nursing Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | NUR-603 | Leadership in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | DEPT-601 | Departmental Elective IV | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | NUR-LAB-601 | Clinical Skills Lab VI | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-501 |
| 7 | NUR-701 | Advanced Practice Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | NUR-702 | Capstone Project Preparation | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | NUR-LAB-701 | Clinical Skills Lab VII | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-601 |
| 8 | NUR-801 | Final Year Thesis/Capstone Project | 3-0-0-6 | NUR-702 |
| 8 | NUR-LAB-801 | Clinical Skills Lab VIII | 0-0-4-2 | NUR-LAB-701 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These advanced courses are designed to deepen students' understanding of specific nursing domains and prepare them for specialized roles in healthcare.
- Nursing Informatics: This course explores the integration of information technology with nursing practice, focusing on electronic health records, data analytics, and decision support systems. Students learn how to leverage digital tools for improving patient safety, care coordination, and outcome measurement.
- Leadership in Healthcare: Focused on developing leadership competencies among nurses, this course covers team dynamics, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and organizational behavior within healthcare settings. Students engage in simulations that mirror real-world leadership challenges.
- Nursing Research & Statistics: This course introduces students to research methodologies, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed on designing studies, interpreting results, and applying findings to clinical decision-making.
- Advanced Practice Nursing: Designed for students aiming to advance their clinical skills, this course covers advanced assessment techniques, diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and collaborative care models in specialized fields such as critical care, oncology, or geriatrics.
- Occupational Health Nursing: This elective focuses on workplace safety, ergonomics, environmental health risks, and occupational disease prevention. Students learn how to conduct health assessments, implement safety programs, and promote wellness among workers in various industries.
- Pediatric Nursing: This course delves into growth and development milestones, childhood illnesses, family-centered care models, and age-appropriate interventions. Students gain experience working with children from infancy through adolescence across different healthcare settings.
- Geriatric Nursing: Addressing the needs of older adults, this course covers aging processes, chronic conditions, cognitive impairments, and end-of-life care. Students learn how to provide compassionate, holistic care tailored to the unique challenges faced by elderly patients.
- Emergency & Critical Care Nursing: This intensive course prepares students for high-pressure environments such as emergency departments, intensive care units, and trauma centers. Topics include resuscitation protocols, life support interventions, and rapid assessment techniques.
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing: This course explores pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, neonatal care, and family planning services. Students learn how to provide comprehensive care throughout the lifecycle while considering cultural, social, and economic factors affecting maternal and child health.
- Mental Health Nursing: Focused on psychiatric disorders and therapeutic communication strategies, this course covers mental illness diagnosis, medication management, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation planning. Students develop empathy and critical thinking skills essential for supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department believes that experiential learning is crucial for developing competent nurses. Project-based learning allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional communication skills.
Mini-projects are assigned at the end of each semester and involve small groups of students working together on research-related tasks or practical simulations. These projects are evaluated based on clarity of objectives, methodology, data analysis, and presentation quality.
The final-year thesis/capstone project is a significant component of the program. Students select a topic aligned with their interests and career goals, often under the guidance of faculty mentors from relevant departments. The process includes literature review, research design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings through written reports or presentations.
Faculty members guide students in selecting appropriate projects and mentors, ensuring alignment between academic rigor and practical relevance. Regular feedback sessions are conducted throughout the project lifecycle to support student progress and ensure successful completion.