Course Structure Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Pimpri Chinchwad University is meticulously structured over eight semesters, ensuring a comprehensive academic journey from foundational sciences to advanced clinical practice. Each semester builds upon the previous one, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing Science | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st | NUR-102 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1st | NUR-103 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st | NUR-104 | Psychology for Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st | NUR-105 | Basic Nursing Skills Lab | 0-2-0-2 | - |
| 2nd | NUR-201 | Pathophysiology | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-102, NUR-103 |
| 2nd | NUR-202 | Pharmacology | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-102 |
| 2nd | NUR-203 | Community Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-101 |
| 2nd | NUR-204 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-101 |
| 2nd | NUR-205 | Basic Nursing Skills Lab II | 0-2-0-2 | NUR-105 |
| 3rd | NUR-301 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201, NUR-202 |
| 3rd | NUR-302 | Mental Health Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-104 |
| 3rd | NUR-303 | Community Health Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-203 |
| 3rd | NUR-304 | Pediatric Nursing I | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-204 |
| 3rd | NUR-305 | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab | 0-2-0-2 | NUR-205 |
| 4th | NUR-401 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-301 |
| 4th | NUR-402 | Pediatric Nursing II | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-304 |
| 4th | NUR-403 | Emergency and Critical Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-301 |
| 4th | NUR-404 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-204 |
| 4th | NUR-405 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 5th | NUR-501 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401, NUR-403 |
| 5th | NUR-502 | Forensic Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401, NUR-402 |
| 5th | NUR-503 | Public Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-303 |
| 5th | NUR-504 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-405 |
| 6th | NUR-601 | Clinical Rotations I | 0-0-0-8 | All previous semesters |
| 6th | NUR-602 | Clinical Rotations II | 0-0-0-8 | NUR-601 |
| 7th | NUR-701 | Leadership in Healthcare | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-504 |
| 7th | NUR-702 | Clinical Rotations III | 0-0-0-8 | NUR-602 |
| 8th | NUR-801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-0-10 | All previous semesters |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
The nursing program at Pimpri Chinchwad University offers several advanced elective courses designed to deepen students' understanding of specialized areas within healthcare. These courses are taught by expert faculty members and align with current industry needs.
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing: This course explores the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of maternal and child care, focusing on prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum phases. Students learn about neonatal care, immunization schedules, family planning, and community-based interventions.
- Mental Health Nursing: Designed to equip students with skills in assessing and managing mental health disorders across the lifespan, this course covers psychiatric nursing, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and ethical considerations in mental health care.
- Community Health Nursing: Students gain insights into public health principles, epidemiology, health promotion strategies, and disease prevention methods. The course emphasizes community assessment, program planning, and implementation of health initiatives.
- Geriatric Nursing: This elective focuses on the unique needs of elderly patients, including chronic disease management, cognitive impairment, palliative care, and end-of-life issues. Students learn about age-related changes, medication safety, and gerontological nursing interventions.
- Emergency and Critical Care Nursing: Students are trained in emergency response protocols, life support techniques, trauma care, and critical care nursing. The course includes hands-on simulation training in ICU settings.
- Public Health Nursing: This course delves into population health dynamics, policy development, health education programs, and data analysis for healthcare decision-making. It prepares students to work in public health agencies and community outreach organizations.
- Occupational Health Nursing: Students learn about workplace safety standards, hazard identification, injury prevention, and occupational health surveillance. The course addresses industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and legal aspects of occupational health nursing.
- Forensic Nursing: This specialized area integrates nursing with legal processes, covering evidence collection, victim advocacy, and collaboration with law enforcement. Students gain knowledge in forensic examination techniques and documentation practices.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly believes in project-based learning as a core component of nursing education. Projects are structured to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of nursing concepts.
- Mini-Projects: In the third year, students undertake mini-projects focusing on specific healthcare issues such as infection control, patient satisfaction surveys, or health education campaigns. These projects are guided by faculty mentors and evaluated using rubrics that assess research skills, analytical thinking, and presentation abilities.
- Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project: In the final year, students select a topic of interest related to nursing practice or research and complete an extensive capstone project. They work closely with faculty advisors, conduct literature reviews, collect data, analyze findings, and present their work in a formal defense.
The selection process for projects involves discussions between students and mentors, ensuring alignment with academic goals and personal interests. Evaluation criteria include originality of approach, quality of research, clarity of presentation, and impact on healthcare practice.