Regulations
REGULATIONS 2016 for Courses affiliated to the
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Thrissur 680596
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
(B.Sc Nursing)
Course Code 006
(2016-17 admission onwards)
2016
1
, 2. COURSE CONTENT
2.1 Title of course:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING – Abbreviated as B.Sc Nursing
2.2 Objectives of course
Aims
The aim of the undergraduate nursing program is to:
1. Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and
midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
2. Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect
the rights and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the
hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of
nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor,
and manager in a clinical/ public health setting/ school of nursing.
Objectives
On completion of the four years B.Sc Nursing programme the graduate:
• apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral science, medical including
alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and
communities.
• demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of
individuals and groups.
• provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with
individuals and groups.
• demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to
provide quality care.
• utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
• provide promotive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the
National Health Policies and programmes.
• practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and
acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
• communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health
team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and team work.
2
, • demonstrate skill in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health
settings/ School of Nursing
• participate effectively as member of the health team in health care delivery system.
• demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health settings.
• conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research
findings to improve the quality of care.
• demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of
the profession.
2.3 Medium of instruction:
Medium of instruction shall be in English
2.4 Course outline
Courses of Study
First Year B. Sc Nursing
Theory( hrs) Practical /
Subject
(Class and Lab) clinical(hrs) (hrs)
Part I Biological sciences
Paper I Anatomy 100 (80+20)
Paper II. Physiology 90 (80+10)
Paper III Microbiology 90 (80+10)
Nutrition & Biochemistry
Paper IV. A. Nutrition 60(40+20)
B. Biochemistry 40
Part II Behavioural sciences
Paper I Psychology 60
Part III Nursing –I
Paper I Nursing Foundations 465 (265+200) 450
Part IV
Paper I English 30
Paper II Introduction to Computers 45(15+30)
Library work / Self study 150
Co- curricular Activities 100
Total 980 450 250
Total Hours - 1680
3
, Second Year B. Sc Nursing
Theory( hrs) Practical/
Subject (hrs)
(Class and Lab) Clinical (hrs)
Part -I Social Sciences
Paper I Sociology 60
Part- II Nursing II
Medical Surgical Nursing
(Adult including Geriatrics)-I
Paper I 440
a. Medical Nursing 110
b. Pathology 30(20+10)
Medical Surgical Nursing
Paper II (Adult including Geriatrics)-I
110 520
Surgical Nursing
Paper III Pharmacology 60
Paper IV Community Health Nursing-I 100 160
Library work / Self study 60
Co- curricular Activities 30
Total 470 1120 90
Total Hours - 1680
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REGULATIONS 2016 for Courses affiliated to the
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Thrissur 680596
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
(B.Sc Nursing)
Course Code 006
(2016-17 admission onwards)
2016
1
, 2. COURSE CONTENT
2.1 Title of course:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING – Abbreviated as B.Sc Nursing
2.2 Objectives of course
Aims
The aim of the undergraduate nursing program is to:
1. Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and
midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
2. Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect
the rights and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the
hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of
nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor,
and manager in a clinical/ public health setting/ school of nursing.
Objectives
On completion of the four years B.Sc Nursing programme the graduate:
• apply knowledge from physical, biological and behavioral science, medical including
alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and
communities.
• demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of
individuals and groups.
• provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with
individuals and groups.
• demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to
provide quality care.
• utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.
• provide promotive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the
National Health Policies and programmes.
• practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and
acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.
• communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health
team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and team work.
2
, • demonstrate skill in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health
settings/ School of Nursing
• participate effectively as member of the health team in health care delivery system.
• demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health settings.
• conduct need based research studies in various settings and utilize the research
findings to improve the quality of care.
• demonstrate awareness, interest and contribute towards advancement of self and of
the profession.
2.3 Medium of instruction:
Medium of instruction shall be in English
2.4 Course outline
Courses of Study
First Year B. Sc Nursing
Theory( hrs) Practical /
Subject
(Class and Lab) clinical(hrs) (hrs)
Part I Biological sciences
Paper I Anatomy 100 (80+20)
Paper II. Physiology 90 (80+10)
Paper III Microbiology 90 (80+10)
Nutrition & Biochemistry
Paper IV. A. Nutrition 60(40+20)
B. Biochemistry 40
Part II Behavioural sciences
Paper I Psychology 60
Part III Nursing –I
Paper I Nursing Foundations 465 (265+200) 450
Part IV
Paper I English 30
Paper II Introduction to Computers 45(15+30)
Library work / Self study 150
Co- curricular Activities 100
Total 980 450 250
Total Hours - 1680
3
, Second Year B. Sc Nursing
Theory( hrs) Practical/
Subject (hrs)
(Class and Lab) Clinical (hrs)
Part -I Social Sciences
Paper I Sociology 60
Part- II Nursing II
Medical Surgical Nursing
(Adult including Geriatrics)-I
Paper I 440
a. Medical Nursing 110
b. Pathology 30(20+10)
Medical Surgical Nursing
Paper II (Adult including Geriatrics)-I
110 520
Surgical Nursing
Paper III Pharmacology 60
Paper IV Community Health Nursing-I 100 160
Library work / Self study 60
Co- curricular Activities 30
Total 470 1120 90
Total Hours - 1680
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