COURSE OUTLINE FOR I YEAR

Diploma in general
nursing & midwifery
2014-2015 BATCH
COURSE DESCRIPTION
PLACEMENT: I YEAR

TOTAL HOURS: 575 HOURS

OBJECTIVES:
The nurse on completion of G.N.M course will be able to :
1. Demonstrate competency in providing health care to individual, sick or well, using nursing process.
 Assess the nursing need of clients from birth to death
 Plan and carry out appropriate action to meet nursing needs
 Provide effective nursing care for maintaining best possible level of health in all aspects
 Promote self care in people under their care
 Apply problem solving techniques in nursing practice
 Evaluate effectiveness of nursing care
2. Apply knowledge from the humanities, biological and behavioral sciences in functioning as a nurse
3. Function effectively with members of the health team and community applying the knowledge of human relations and
communication skills in her work.
4. Participate as member of the health team in delivery of curative preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health care services.
5. Mobilise community resources and their involvement in working with thecommunities.
6. Demonstrate use of ethical values in their personal and professional life.
7. Demonstrate interest in activities of professional organizations.
8. Recognize the need of continuing education for professional development.
9. Demonstrate basic skills in teaching patients and giving nursing care to them.
10. Demonstrate basic skills in administration and leadership while working with other members of health team and
community.
 SUBJECTS
SL.NO SUBJECTS THEORY HOURS CLINICAL HOURS
I BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 120
 Anatomy and Physiology 90
 Microbiology 30
II BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES 60
 Psychology 40
 Sociology 20
III 612
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 215
 Fundamentals of Nursing 175
 First Aid 20
 Personal Hygiene 20
IV 288
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING- I 150

 Community Health Nursing 80

 Environmental Hygiene 20

 Health Education and 20

Communication Skills
30
 Nutrition
V 30
ENGLISH
TOTAL HOURS 575 900
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Time:Theory-90 hrs
Course description:
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body and recognize any
deviation from normal health in order to render effective nursing services.
General objectives
Upon completion of the course , the students will be able to :
 Describe in general the structure and the function of human body
 Describe in detail the structure and function of different organs and systems in the human body
 Apply the anatomical and physiological principles in the practice of nursing

SL Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of

No No evaluation
01 I 3 Explain about Introduction to anatomical terms Black board Written test
anatomical terms O.H.P
02 II 5 Describe the body cells, Organization of body cells, tissues, Chart Oral
tissues, organs, organs, systems, membranes and examination
membranes and glands glands.
03 III 10 Describe about skeletal Skeletal system: Model Written test
system structure and  Bones: types, structure, Chart
functions function
 Axial skeleton
 Appendicular skeleton
 Joints: classification, structure
and function.
04 IV 10 Explain about Muscular Muscular system: Chart Written test
system type, structure  Type, structure and functions. Oral
and functions  Position and action of chief examination
muscles of the body.
05 V 10 Describe about structure Cardiovascular system:
and functions of
cardiovascular system
06 VI 10 Explain about Structure Respiratory system:
and functions of
respiratory organs.
07 VII 10 Describe about Structure Digestive system:
and functions of
digestive organs.
Chart Written test
 Blood: Composition, clotting Model
and blood group, cross
matching, Blood products and
their use.
 Heart: Position, structure,
conduction system, function
and cardiac cycle..
 Blood vessels: Structure
differences and position of
their chief vessels.
 Circulation of blood:
Systemic, pulmonary and
portal circulation.
 Blood pressure and pulse.
 Lymphatic system: Lymph
vessels, glands, ducts and
lymph circulation, lymph
tissues in the body, spleen.
Chart Oral
 Structure and functions of Model examination
respiratory organs. Written test
 Physiology of respiration
 Characteristics of normal
respiration and its deviations.
Chart Oral
 Structure and function of Model examination
organs of digestion and Written test
accessory organs
 Process of digestion and
absorption
 Metabolism: Meaning and
metabolism of food
 constituents.
08 VIII 10 Explain about Structure Excretory system: Chart Oral
and functions of  Structure and functions of Model examination
Structure and functions organs of urinary system Written test
of organs of urinary  Structure and functions of the
system skin
 Regulation of body
temperature.
 Fluid and electrolyte balance.
09 IX 10 Explain about Structure Nervous system: Chart Oral
and functions of Nervous  Type, structure and functions Model examination
system. of neuron Written test
 Central nervous system:
Structure and functions.
 Autonomic nervous system:
Structure and functions.
10 X 10 Describe about Structure Endocrine system: Chart Oral
and functions of  Structure and functions of examination
Endocrine system pituitary, pancreas, thyroid, Written test
parathyroid, thymus and supra
renal glands.
11 XI 10 Explain about sense Sense organs: Chart Oral
organs  Structure and functions of Model examination
eye, nose and tongue. Written test
 Physiology of vision and
equilibrium.
12 XII 10 Explain about Structure Reproductive system: Chart Oral
and functions of  Structure and functions of Model examination
reproductive and reproductive and accessory Written test
accessory organs. organs.
 Process of reproduction,
menstrual cycle and
 menopause
 Reproductive health
 Structure and functions of
male reproductive system.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Waugh – Ross & Wilson Anatomy & Physiology, 2008, Elsevier

2. Venkatesh – Basic Medical Physiology for Nursing, 2009, LWW
3. Tortora – Anatomy & Physiology, 2007, Wiley
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR MICROBIOLOGY
Time: Theory –30 hrs
Course description:
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and activities of
microorganisms, how they react under different conditions and how they cause different disorders and diseases, Knowledge of these
principles will enable students to understand adopt practices associated with preventive and promotive health care.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Describe the classifications and characteristics of microorganism.
 List the common disease producing micro-organisms and their characteristics.
 Explain the activities of micro-organism in relation to the environment and the human body.
 Enumerate the basic principle of control and destruction of micro-organisms.
 Apply the principle of microbiology in nursing practice.

SL Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of

NO evaluation
01 I 4 Enumerate the Introduction Black Oral
historical review of  Brief historical review of board examination
microbiology bacteriology and
microbiology.
 Scope and usefulness of
knowledge of microbiology
in nursing.
02 II 8 Explain about micro- Micro – organisms Black Oral
organism  Classification , structure , board examination
classification, structure size methods and rate of O.H.P Written test
, size reproduction.
 Factors influencing growth.
  Pathogenic and non-
pathogenic organism.
 Normal flora of the body.
 Common diseases caused by
different types of
microorganisms.
03 III 5 Explain about infection Infection and its transmission Black Oral
and its transmission  Sources of infection. board examination
 Growth of microbes. O.H.P Written test
 Portals of entry and exit of
microbes.
 Transmission of infection.
 Collection of specimens
04 IV 6 Describe about Immunity O.H.P Oral
immunity  Types of immunity. examination
 Hypersensitivity and Written test
autoimmunity.
 Immunising agents.
05 V 10 Explain about control The control and destruction of Black Oral
and destruction of micro-organisms board examination
micro-organism  Principles and methods of Charts Written test
microbial control.
 Sterilization: dry heat, moist
heat, chemicals and
radiation.
 Disinfection physical,
natural, gases, chemicals
used and preparation of
lotions.
 Chemotherapy and
antibiotics.
 Medical and surgical asepsis,
 cross infection.
 Control of spread of
infection
 Pasteurization
 Bio-safety and waste
management.

06 VI 06 Demonstrate the Introduction to laboratory - Demonstration

laboratory techniques techniques
 Microscope: parts and uses.
Handling and care of
microscope
 Introduction of culture
media.
 Staining and examination of
slides.
 Preparation and examination
of smears.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Ananthanarayan – Text book of microbiology, 6th edition, Orient Longman Pvt Limited, 2000
2. C.P Baveja - Text book of microbiology, 3rd edition, Arya publishers, 2010
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR PSYCHOLOGY
Time:Theory –40 hrs
Course Description
This course is designed to help students understand the dynamics of human behaviour and concept of mental health. This will
enable them to develop positive attitude and good inter – personal relationships in the practice of nursing in all health care settings.
General objectives
Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:
 Describe the concept of mental health and psychology.
 Explain the dynamics of human behavior personality and learning.
 Discuss the role of adjustment mechanisms and emotions in health and illness.
 Demonstrate skills in the application of principle of psychology in nursing practice in all kinds of health care settings.

SL Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of

No evaluation
01 I 4 Explain about Introduction Mr.Madhuchandra Black Written test
definition and scope  Definitions, scope of board Oral
of psychology psychology and its examination
importance in nursing
profession.
02 II 14 Describe about Psychology of Human Behaviour Mr.Madhuchandra Black
psychology of  Dynamics of behaviour, board
human behaviour motivation and behavioral
process of adjustment,
adjustments and mal –
adjustments unconscious
behaviour.
 Frustration: sources and
nature of frustration,
measures to overcome
frustration.
  Conflicts: types,
unconscious conflict,
resolution, conflict and
nursing.
 Adjustment Mechanism:
meaning, types and
importance
 Emotions : in health and
disease, emotional
situations, control of
emotions, effect of
emotional reactions on
health.
 Attitudes: meaning,
development, changes in
attitude, attitude and
nursing.
 Habits: formation, types,
effective habit formation,
advantages and
disadvantage of habit
formation.
03 III 08 Explain about Learning Mr.Madhuchandra Black Oral
learning, thinking  Nature of learning, laws board examination
and problem solving and types of learning, Written test
factors promoting Effective
learning, memory and
forgetfulness.
 Thinking and type of
thinking.Nature and type of
thinking.
 Problem solving and
reasoning.
04 IV 07 Describe about Observation Mr.Madhuchandra Black Oral
observation  Attention and perception, board examination
factors affection attention Written test
and
 Observation and errors in
perception.
05 V 07 Explain about Intelligence Mr.Madhuchandra Black Oral
intelligence,  Definition, individual board examination
measurement of differences in intelligence. Written test
intelligence and  Mental ability and nature of
development of intelligence
intelligence  Measurement of
intelligence.
 Development of intelligent
behaviour.
06 VI 10 Describe personality Personality Mr.Madhuchandra Black Oral
meaning,  Meaning, Types, factors board examination
characteristic and affecting development of Written test
development personality
 Characteristics of various
age group: Child,
adolescent, adult and aged.
 Will and character.
BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Anthikad– Psychology for graduate nurses, 3rd edition, Jaypee publishers, 2004
2. R.Sreevani- Psychology for nurses,Ist edition, Jaypee publishers, 2009
3. Vani .R.Ballal- Bascis of psychology, 3rd edition, EMMESS medical publishers, 2009
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR SOCIOLOGY
Time: Theory –20 hrs
Course Description
This course is designed to help student gain an understanding of sociology in the context of its relevance to nursing practice.
General objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Describe the concept of the family as a social unit and the status of the individual in the family.
 Explain the dynamics of society and identify common social problems.
 Demonstrate ability to understand the socio-cultural and economic aspects of the community in the light of their effects on
health and illness.
 Utilise the knowledge and understanding of sociology in nursing practice.
SL Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
No evaluation
01 I 04 Enumerate about Introduction Mr.Sudeep Black board Oral
sociology  Concept scope nature and examination
importance of sociology in Written test
nursing.
 The socio-cultural and
economic aspects of the
community and
their effects in health and illness.
02 II 05 Explain about The Individual Mr.Sudeep - Oral
individual and right  Brief review of human examination
and responsiblities growth and development. Written test
 Effect of environment on
childhood, adolescence,
adulthood and old age.
 The right and
responsibilities of the
individual in a democratic
 society.

03 III 06 Describe about family The Family Mr.Sudeep - Oral

and marriage  Family as a social examination
institution and basic unit for Written test
health services.
 Basic needs of family, its
structure and relationships.
 Family life education: Pre-
marriage, marriage and
parenthood.
04 IV 15 Explain about society, The Society Mr.Sudeep - Oral
group, social change,  Concept examination
social problems and  Group: Types, Structure, Written test
social agencies Inter-group relationship.
Group cycle, group
behaviour and group
morale.
 Social changes, social
control, social stratification.
 Rural and urban society.
 Social problems:
unmarried mothers,
dowry system,
prostitution, drug
addiction, alcoholism,
delinquency, handicapped,
child abuse, women abuse.
 Social agencies and
remedial measures.

05 V 06 Describe about The Community Mr.Sudeep - Oral

 community definition,  Definition, characteristics examination
characteristic and and culture. Written test
culture
06 VI 08 Explain about Economy Mr.Sudeep -- Oral
economy, social  Resources of the country: examination
security, population natural, occupational Written test
explosion and agricultural, Industrial etc.
budgeting  Social Security
 Population explosion : Its
effect on economy and the
need for population control.
 Budgeting for a family, per
capital income and its
impact on health and illness.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Anthikad – Sociology for graduate nurses, 1st edition, JP publishers, 2009

2. C.N Shankar Rao- Principles of Sociology, 1st edition, S.Chand& Company, 2007
3. KrishneGowda- Sociology for nurses, 1st edition, CBS Publishers, 2009
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Time:Theory –174 hrs
Practical-612 hrs.
Course description:
This course is designed to help students develop on ability to meet the basic health need of the patients, with regard to nursing
care and develop skills in the competencies required for retiring effective patient care.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to :
 Describe the physical mental and social adjustment required of a sick individual and his family.
 Carry out basic nursing techniques and care with the application of sound scientific principles.
 Explain the concept of comprehensive nursing care.
 Develop skills in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care rendered to the patients.
 Communicate effectively and establish good interpersonal relationship with the patients, their relatives and other health team
members.
SL Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
No evaluation
01 I 20 Enumerate about Introduction to nursing Community O.H.P Oral
nursing ethics in  Nursing : definition, meaning health nursing examination
nursing health care , nature, scope, principles, and department Written test
agencies and history of nursing.
comprehensive nursing  Nurse : definition and
care meaning, preparation of a
nurse qualities – personal,
professional
 Ethics in nursing, roles and
responsibilities of a nurse.
 Health care agencies: Hospital
and community , types of
hospitals and their functions
 Holistic approach to nursing.
  Comprehensive nursing care.
02 II 40 Explain about nursing Nursing care of the patients / clients Ms.Swapna Demonstr Oral
care of patient  Introduction to the sick and ation examination
well O.H.P Written test
 Determinants of health status Return
‘ demonstration
 Patient / clients: as an
individual, member of the
family, society, effects of
illness and hospitalization on
patients and his family.
 Admission of a patients:
patient’s unit ,set up and care ,
admission procedure,
reception of the patient, care
of patient’s belongings.
 Bed and bed making:
 Principles of bed
making, factors to be
considered in selecting
and making bed,
different types of beds
and their uses,
 Maintenance of therapeutic
environment
 Temperature , light,
noise and humidity
 Psychosocial environment
 Meaning and its
importance , aesthetic
consideration in the
environment, colour
scheme, beauty,
 flower arrangements.
 Nursing process and nursing
care plans
 Meaning, importance
and steps in
development.
 Recording and reporting:
 Importance, types and
nurse’s
responsibilities.
 Discharging a patient
 Preparation of patient
physically and
mentally, discharging
procedure, hospital
policies, preparation
of the patient’s
relatives for discharge.
 Follow up and
rehabilitation revisit,
treatment compliance
and referral.
03 III 45 Demonstrate the basic Basic nursing care and Needs of the Ms.Swapna Demonstr Oral
nursing care and needs patient ation examination
of the patient  Hygienic Needs and physical O.H.P Written test
needs Return
 Importance of demonstration
maintaining good
personal and
environmental hygiene
in health and disease.
 Nurse’s role in
maintaining good
 personal and
environmental
hygiene.
 Care of skin and
mucous membrane.
 Bed bath, care of hair,
eyes, nose, ears, teeth,
genitalia, hands and
feet.
 Nutritional needs,
importance of diet in
health and disease,
factors affecting the
normal nutrition in
sickness.
 Nurse’s role in
maintaining good
nutrition, feeding
helpless patients,
maintenance of intake
and output records.
 Elimination Needs
 Problem in sickness:
constipation, and
diarrhoea, retention
and incontinence of
urine.
 Nurse’s role in
meeting elimination
needs
 Safety needs
 Environmental
hazards, role of
 nurse’s in prevention
of health hazards.
 Interpersonal
relationship, cultural /
spiritual / religious
needs.
 Activity and exercise
 Importance of activity
and exercise in health
and sickness, active
and passive exercise
 Physical comforts
 Comfort : meaning
and importance in
health and diseases ,
factors promoting and
inhibiting physical
comfort, comfort
devices and their uses
, body mechanics,
positions.
 Moving, shifting and lifting of
the patient
 Care of pressure
points, bed sore:
causes, signs,
symptoms, prevention
and nursing care.
 Shifting of patient
from one side to
another, from bed to
wheel chair and bed to
stretcher.
04 IV 23 Explain about Assessment of patient/client Mrs.Vijay Demonstr Oral
assessment of the  Principles and importance of Lakshmi, ation examination
patient assessment, methods of Ms.Swapna O.H.P Written test
assessment: Observation,
auscultation, percussion,
developing skill in
observation.
 Physical assessment:
 Temperature, pulse,
respiration and blood
pressure.
 Characteristics of
normal and
abnormal (T.P.R and
B.P.) and factors
influencing the
variations.
 Urine stool, vomit,
sputum, normal and
abnormal behaviour
and its deviation.
05 V 40 Describe the Therapeutic nursing care and Mrs. Priya Demonstr Oral
therapeutic nursing procedures asepsis: Ms.Swapna ation examination
care and procedures  Hand washing, hand Mr.Venkatesan Written test
scrubbing, use of mask, gown, Mrs.Vijaya
gloves. Lakshmi,
 Disinfection techniques,
sterilization techniques.
 Autoclaving, boiling, flaming,
ultra violet rays.
 Care and sterilization of:
 Linen, bed, mattress,
floor, walls,
 cupboard and other
articles.
 Rubber goods,
dressings,
instruments, needles,
syringes, nursing and
Isolation.
 Care of respiratory system:
 Inhalation: Dry
inhalation, moist
inhalation, jug,
Nelson’s inhaler,
steam tent, electric
inhalers, suction
Oro-nasal
 Collection of
specimen of sputum
for examination.
 Care of Gastro intestinal tract:
 Perineal care
terminally ill patient
and with urinary
catheter.
 Collection of
specimens of urine
and stool for routine
and culture
examination.
 Care of skin and mucous
membranes:

 Cold application:
ice cap, cold packs,
 use of evaporating
lotion.
 Hot application:
Use of hot water
bottle, dry
fomentation, moist
fomentation,
medicated
fomentation.

06 VI 10 Explain about care in Basic needs and care in special CHN -- Oral
special condition conditions: examination
 Care of patient with fever, Written test
unconscious patient, patient
with fluid imbalance, patient
with dyspnoea.
 Care of terminally ill patient.
 Care of physically
handicapped.
 Dying patient:
 Signs and symptoms of
approaching death, needs of
the dying patient and his
relatives, care of the dying,
last offices, packing of dead
bodies in non-communicable
and communicable diseases.
07 VII 15 Describe about Introduction to pharmacology: Mrs. Priya Demonstr Oral
pharmacology  Concept of pharmacology ation examination
 Classification of drugs Written test
 Administration of drugs Return
 General action of drugs demonstration
  Nursing implications in
administration of drugs.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Annammma Jacob – Clinical nursing procedures the art of nursing practice, 2nd edition, Jaypee publishers, 2011
2. Potter & Perry- Fundamental Of Nursing, 6th edition, Elsevier publishers, 2005
3. Sr. Nancy- Principles and practice of Nursing, 6st edition, N.R Brother Publishers 2010
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR FIRST AID
Time:Theory –20 hrs
Course description:
This course is designed to help students develop and understanding of community emergencies and be able to render first aid
services as and when arises.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to :
 Describe the rules of first aid.
 Demonstrate skill in rendering first aid in case of emergencies.

Sl Unit Hour Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of

No evaluation
01 I 10 Enlist about Introduction Ms.Shanmuga Black board Oral
importance of first  Importance of first aid and valli examination
aid and concept of rules of first aid. Written test
emergencies  Concept of emergency
02 II 10 Explain about first First Aid in Emergency situations Ms.Shanmuga Black board Oral
aid in emergency  Fire, burns, fractures, valli examination
situation accidents, poisoning,
drowning, haemorrhages,
insect
bites, foreign bodies.
 Transportation of the
injured.
 Bandaging and splinting.

03 III 10 Describe about Community Emergencies and Ms.Shanmuga Black board Written test
community Resource Community Emergencies valli
emergencies  Fire, explosions, floods,
earthquakes, famines.
 Immediate and late role of
 nurses.
 Need for rehabilitation.
Community Resources
 Police Assistance.
 Voluntary agencies : Local,
National and international
agencies.
 Ambulance services: Their
functions in relation to
emergencies.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Ajay Singh – First aid & Emergency Care, 8th edition, N.R Brothers publishers, 2004
2. ArunKohli – First Aid 1st edition, A.P Jain & company Publishers, 2004
3. Sr.RachielRao – Bandages and Dressing, 1st edition, Vora Medical publishers, 2006
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE
Time: Theory –20 hrs
Course Description
This course is designed to help students acquire the concept of health, an understanding of the principles of personal health and its
relation to nursing in health and disease.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Explain the concept of health and hygiene.
 Enumerate the principles of personal health.
 Demonstrate skills to apply these principles in effective nursing care of the patients / clients as well as in her own healthy
living.
Sl No Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
evaluation
01 I 05 Introduce about health Introduction CHN Black board Oral
and its relation to Concept of health and its relation to examination
successful living successful living. Written test
02 II 05 Explain about Maintenance of Health CHN Black board Oral
maintainance of Determinants of health, building of examination
health good health habits, immunization, Written test
correction of defects, maintenance
of health records.
03 III 10 Explain about care of Physical Health Ms.Swapna Black board Oral
physical health Care of skin, hair, teeth, eyes, examination
ears, hand and feet, Rest and sleep, Written test
exercise,
activity, recreation, posture,
nutrition, elimination, menstrual
hygiene.
04 IV 10 Describe mental Mental Health. CHN Black board Oral
health  Characteristics of mentally examination
healthy person., Written test
 Mental hygiene in
intrauterine, infancy,
childhood, adolescence,
adulthood and old age
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING –I
Time: Theory –80 hrs
Course Description
This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of the concept of Community health in order to introduce them to
the wider horizons of rendering nursing services in a community ste-up, both in urban and rural areas.
General objective
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Describe the concept of health, community health and community health nursing.
 State the principles of epidemiology and epidemiological method of community health nursing practice.
 Explain the various services provided to the community and the role of the nurse
 Demonstrate skills to practice effective nursing care of the individuals and families in the clinics as well as in their homes,
using scientific principles.
SL Unit Hour Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
No evaluation
01 I 20 Explain about Introduction to community Health Mrs.Divya Sri Black board Oral
community health and community health Nursing examination
nursing, dimensions  Health and disease Written test
of health, primary  Community, community
health care and health, community health
community health nursing.
team  Dimensions of health
 Health determinants
 Indicators of health levels of
health care
 Primary health care: Elements
and principles Nurse’s role in
primary health care.
 Health for all by 2000 A.D
 Evolution and development of
community health nursing in
India and its present concept.
  Differences between
institutional and community
health nursing.
 Community health team
functioning
 Philosophy, goals,
objectives and principles
of community health
nursing practice.
 Qualities and functions of a
community health nurse.
02 II 15 Explain about Community health nursing process Mrs.Divya Sri Black board Oral
community health Concepts and definition O.H.P examination
nursing process  Importance of the community Written test
health nursing process
 Steps of the process:
Community identification,
population composition,
health and allied resources,
community assessment,
planning and conducting
community health nursing
care services.
03 III 08 Describe about Health Assessment Mrs.Steffi -- Oral
health assessment  Characteristics of healthy examination
individual Written test
 Identification of deviation
from normal health
04 IV 10 describe about Principles of Epidemiology and Mrs.Divya Sri - Oral
epidemiology Epidemiological methods examination
 Definition and aims of Written test
epidemiology
 Basic tools of measurement in
 epidemiology
 Uses of epidemiology
 Disease Cycle
 Spectrum of disease.
 Levels of prevention of
disease.
 Disease transmission-direct
and indirect
 Immunity
 Immuring agents and
immunization schedule
 Control of infectious diseases
 Disinfection
05 V 20 Explain about family Family Health Nursing care Mrs.Steffi Black board Oral
health nursing care  Concept, goals, objectives, examination
family as a unit of health Written test
family health care services.
 Family health and nursing
care process- family health
assessment, family care plan.
 Family health services-
Material, Child care and
family welfare services.
 Roles and function of a
community health nurse in
family health services.
 Family health records.
06 VI 10 Explain about family Family health care settings Mrs.Divya Sri Demonstrat Return
health care setting  Home visiting ion demonstration
 Purposes
 Principles
 Planning and evaluation
  Bag technique
 Clinic
 Purposes
 Types of clinics and their
functions Mrs.Steffi
 Setting up of various clinics
 Functions of Health personnel
in these clinics
07 VII 05 Explain about Referral systems Mrs.Steffi Black board Oral
referral system examination
Written test
08 VIII 05 Describe about Records and Reports I yr M.Sc PT Black board Oral
records and reports  Types of records examination
 Uses of records Written test
 Essential requirements of
records.
 Cumulative records
 Design of cards/ Records
09 IX 05 Explain about minor Minor Ailments I yr M.Sc PT - Oral
ailments  Classification examination
 Early detection and Written test
management
 Standing instructions/orders
BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. K.Park – Essential of Community Health Nursing, 6th edition, M/s BanasidasBhanot, 2009
2. KeshavSwarnkar – Community Health Nursing, 1st edition, N.R Publishers, 2004
3. KasturiSundarRao - Community Health Nursing, 4th edition, B.I Publishers, 2004
4. Prabhakar – Text Book of Community Health Nurses, 1st edition, Peepee Publishers, 2004
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
Timetheory Hrs:20
Course Description
This course is designed to help students acquire the concept of health, understanding of the principles of environmental health and its
relation to nursing in health and disease.
General Objectives
 Upon completion of this course, the students will be to:
 Describe the concept of environmental health
 Describe the principles of environmental health
 Demonstrate skills to apply these principles in the pursing care of the patients/clients as well as in their own
healthy living.
 Describe the environmental health hazards and health problems of the country and services available to meet these.
Sl Unit Hour Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
No evaluation
01 I 04 Introduces about Introduction Mrs.Divya Sri - -
environment and  Components of environment
health  Importance of
environmental health.
02 II 20 Explain about water, Environmental factors contributing Mrs.Divya Sri - Oral
air, waste, housing, to health water examination
noise and arthopods  Safe and wholesome water Written test
 Uses of Water
 water pollution
 water borne diseases.
 Water purification
Air
 Air pollution
 Prevention and control of air
pollution
Waste
  Refuse
 Excreta
 Sewage
 Health hazards of these
wastes
 Collection removal and
disposal of these wastes
Housing
 Site
 Basic amenities
 Types and standard of
ventilation
 Requirements of good
lighting.
 Natural and artificial
lighting.
Noise
 Source of noise
 Community noise levels
 Effects of noise
 Noise control
Arthropods of Public Health
Importance
 Mosquitoes, housefly,
sandfly, human louse,
ratfleas etc.
 Rodents.
 Control measures for these
arthropods.
03 III 7 Explain about Community organization to Mrs.Divya Sri
environmental health promote Environmental Health
level and agencies  Levels and types of
 agencies: National, state,
local, Government,
Voluntary and Social
agencies

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. K.Park – Essential of Community Health Nursing, 6th edition, M/s BanasidasBhanot, 2009
2. KeshavSwarnkar – Community Health Nursing, 1st edition, N.R Publishers, 2004
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR HEALTH EDUCATON AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Time:theoryHrs:20
Course Description
This course is designed to help students acquire the concept of health education and understanding of the principles underlying
health education in order to develop an ability to communicate effectively with the patients, community, health team members and
others.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Describe the concept of health education, communication skills, audio-visual education agencies.
 Identify and utilize opportunities for health education planned and incidental.
 Communicate effectively with others.
Sl Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
no evaluation
01 I 08 Explain about health Introduction Mrs.Steffi - Written test
education concept,  Concept, definition, aims and
scope and principles objectives of health education.
 Process of
change/modification of health
behaviour.
 Opportunities of health
education in hospital and
community.
 Scope of health education
 Levels and approaches of
health education.
 Principles of health education.
 Nurse’s role as health
 educator.
02 II 07 Describe about Communication skills Mrs.Steffi Oral
communication  Definition of communication - examination
skills  Purposes of communication Written test
 Process of communication
 Barriers of communication
and establishment of
successful communication.
 Types of communication.
 Importance and art of
observing and listening in
communication.
03 III 10 Explain about Methods and Media of Health Mrs.Steffi Charts Oral
methods and media Education examination
of health education  Methods of health education Written test
 Types of media (A.V.Aids).
 Advantages and limitations of
each.
 Preparation and uses of
simple aids
04 IV 05 Describe about Health Education Agencies Mrs.Steffi - Oral
health education  National examination
agencies  State Written test
 District
 Local

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. K.Park – Essential of Community Health Nursing, 6th edition, M/s BanasidasBhanot, 2009
2. KeshavSwarnkar – Community Health Nursing, 1st edition, N.R Publishers, 2004
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR NUTRITION
Time:Theory Hrs:30
Course description
This course is designed to help students understand that nutrition is an integral component of health since nutrition play a vital role
in the growth, development and maintenance of the body.
General objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Describe the principles of nutrition and dietetics and its relationship to the human body in health and disease.
 Describe the common foods in health and disease.
 Apply knowledge in the promotion of health and in the care of sick.
 Demonstrate skills in selection, preparation and preservation of foods.
Sl Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
No evaluation
01 I 03 Introduce about food Introduction Mrs.Steffi - Oral
habits and its  Changing concepts- food examination
relationship to health habits and customs. Written test
 Relationship of nutrition to
health.
02 II 08 Explain about Classification of food Mrs.Steffi Charts Oral
classification of food A. Classification by origin examination
 Food of animal origin Written test
 Food of vegetable origin
B. Classification by chemical
composition and sources
 Carbohydrates
 Proteins
 Fats
 Minerals
 Vitamins
 Water
 C. Classification by predominant
functions
 Body building food
 Energy giving food
 Protective food
D. Classification by nutritive value
 Cereals and millets
 Pulses (Legumes)
 Vegetables
 Nuts and oils seeds
 Fruits
 Animal food
 Fats and oils
 Sugar and jaggery
 Condiments and spices
 Miscellaneous
03 III 05 Describe about Normal dietary requirements and Mrs.Divya Sri - Oral
normal dietary deficiency diseases of each of the examination
requirements and constituents of food Written test
deficiency diseases  The calorie
 Nutritive value of food item
and their measures used
 Balanced diet
 Methods of calculating
normal food requirements
influence of age, sex and
activity.
 Factors affecting selection
and planning of meals.
 Budgeting for food
 Low cost menu
 Diseases caused by
 deficiency of protein, fat,
carbohydrates, minerals and
vitamins

04 IV 04 Explain about Preparation and preservation and Mrs.Divya Sri - Oral

Preparation and storage of food examination
preservation and  Principles of cooking Written test
storage of food  Methods of food preparation
and their effects on food and
food constituents,
advantages and limitation of
each
 Household methods of
preserving and storing of
food
 Commercially prepared food
and its adulteration
 Precaution in selection,
preparation and storage of
food
05 V 05 Describe about diet Introduction to diet therapy Mrs.Divya Sri - Oral
therapy  Methods of modifying diet in examination
relation to calorie value, by Written test
increasing or decreasing of
constituents.
 Diet and the patient
 Environmental,
psychological and cultural
factors in acceptance of diet
by the patient
 Serving of food.
 Feeding of helpless patients.
 Opportunities for teaching
06 VI 05 Explain about Community nutrition
community nutrition  Concept of Community
nutrition
 Nutritional needs for special;
infants, children, pregnant
women, lactating mothers,
old people etc
 Nutrition education; needs
and methods
 Substitutes for non-
vegetarian food
 Methods of improving an ill
balanced diet.
 Community nutritional
programme
 Food hygiene and laws
related to food.
07 VII 04 Describe about Common preparation / practical’s - Oral
common preparation  Beverage: Tea, coffee, examination
barley water , fruit juice, Written test
shakes, Lassi
 Egg preparations:
Scrambled eggs, egg flip,
omelette and poached egg
 Soups: tomato, bone,
vegetables liver etc
 Light diets: gruel, khichri,
daliya, kanji, boiled
vegetables, salads, custard
etc (As per the regional
preferences)
 COURSE OUTLINE FOR ENGLISH
Time: theory Hrs:30
Course Description
This course is designed to help students develop an ability to comprehend spoken and written English, so as to communicate
effectively in this language.
General Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
 Read and write correct English.
 Communicate effectively in English language.
 Demonstrate skill in writing and speaking in English language.
Sl Unit Hours Objectives Content Teacher AV aids Method of
No evaluation
01 I 15 Explain about Grammar Mr.Srinivas - Oral
grammar  The sentence examination
 Different parts of speech in Written test
brief.
02 II 8 Describe about Composition - Oral
composition  Analysis, transformation and examination
synthesis of sentences Written test
 Correct usage of sentences.
 Reading comprehension-
Exercise of prescribed short
answers.
03 III 10 Explain about Written composition - Oral
written composition  Paragraph writing examination
 Story writing Written test
 Comprehension
 Precise writing
 Essay writing
04 IV 05 Describe about Vocabulary - Oral
 vocabulary  Conversation examination
 Speaking skills. Written test

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. M.Swaminathan – Food & Nutrition, Volume-I, 2nd edition, Jaypee publishers, 2004
2. B.Srilakshmi – Dietics, 4th edition, New age International Limited 2002
3. S.R Mudambi – Fundamental of food, Nutrition & diet therapy, 5th edition, New age International Limited, 2001