CRITICAL EVALUATION

DEFINITION: -
‘Critically evaluate’ generally refers to thinking analytically about something, such a s a
book, painting, sculpture, relationship, etc. It requires a certain level of detachment or
‘stepping back or away from’ that thing. It also requires holding some ethical, aesthetic,
political, or other values as being relevant to it.

‘Evaluate’ is a verb — it denotes the action of discerning or assessing something from a

perspective or position based on relevant ethical, aesthetic, political, or other such values.

CRITICAL MEANING: -
At university, to be critical does not mean to criticize in a negative manner, rather it requires
to question the information and opinions in a text and present evaluation or judgement of the
text.

EVALUATION MEANING: -
This is usually based on specific criteria. Evaluation requires an understanding of not just the
content of the text, but also an understanding of a text’s purpose, the intended and why it is
structured the way it is.

CRITICAL EVALUATION FOR GENERAL

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCHOOL OF NURSING: -
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION: -
A candidate seeking admission should have: -
 For disabled candidates: 3% Disability reservation to be considered with a disability of loco
motor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other eligibility criteria with
regard to age and qualification will be same as prescribed for each nursing programme.
Note: A committee to be formed consisting of medical officer authorized by medical board of
state government and a nursing expert in the panel which may decide whether the candidates
have the disability of loco motor of 40% to 50%.
 5% of total marks is relaxed for SC/ST candidates
 Any other reservation as per the State Govt.
Note: Reservation shall be applicable within the sanctioned number of the seats by INC and
not above it.
 Admission of students shall be once in a year.
 Students shall be medically fit.
 Minimum age for admission will be 17 years. (as on 31st December of that year) The upper
age limit is 35yrs. For ANM/ for LHV, there is no age bar.
 10+2 with English and must have obtained a minimum of 40% at the qualifying examination
and English individually from any recognized board. Candidates are also eligible from State
Open School recognized by State Government and National Institute of Open School (NIOS)
recognized by Central Government. However Science is preferable.
 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in vocational ANM course from the school
recognized by Indian Nursing Council
 10+2 with English having 40% of marks in Vocational Stream-Health care Science from a
recognized CBSE board/State/Centre
 Registered ANM with pass mark.

Critique: - I am satisfied by this curriculum.

PROGRAMME OF STUDY: -
DURATION: -
The programme of study is of 3 years from the date of commencement of programme.
OBJECTIVES: -
 To provide a balance of professional & general education.
 To enable a student to become a professional nurse practioner who has self- direction & is
a responsible citizen.
 A broad concept of the fundamental principles of nursing care based on sound knowledge
& satisfactory level of skill in providing care to people of all ages in a community or
institutional setting.
 Ability to investigate health care problems systematically.
 Ability to work collaboratively with members of allied discipline toward attaining
optimum health for all members of society.
 Understanding of fundamental principles of administration & organization of nursing
services.
 Understanding of human behaviors & appreciation of effective interpersonal relationship
with individual families & groups.
 Ability to assume responsibility for continuing learning & for increasing competence in
nursing practice.
 Appreciation of professional attitudes necessary for leadership roles in nursing.
 Appreciation of social & ethical obligations to society.

Critique: - I am satisfied by this curriculum.

COURSE OF STUDY
The course of study comprises of two years the candidate shall undergo the course of
instruction in the following subject: -

FIRST YEAR
S.NO. SUBJECTS LABORATORY THEORY CLINICAL TOTAL
HOURS HOURS HOURS
1. Anatomy & 90 00 90
physiology
2. Microbiology 30 00 30
3. Psychology 40 00 40
4 Sociology 20 00 20
5. Nursing 200 (lab) 210 680(clinic) 1090
Foundations
7. Community Health 180 320 500
 Nursing
8 English 30 30
9 Computer Education 15 15 30
10 Co-curricular 10 10
activities
Total 200 625 1015 1840

SECOND YEAR
S.NO. SUBJECT THEORY LABORATORY CLINICAL TOTAL
HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
1. Medical surgical 120 - 400 520
nursing – I
2. Medical Surgical 120 - 400 520
Nursing-II
3. Mental health 70 - 320 390
nursing
4. Child Health 70 - 320 390
Nursing
5. Co-curricular 20 - - 20
activities
Total 400HRS - 1440HRS 1840 HRS

THIRD YEAR- PART I

S.NO. SUBJECT THEORY LABORATORY CLINICAL TOTAL
HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
1. Midwifery & 140 - 560 700
gynecological
nursing
2. Community health 90 - 160 250
nursing – II
3. Co-curricular 10 - 00 10
activities
Total 240HRS - 720HRS 960HRS
 THIRD YEAR- PART II
S.NO. SUBJECT THEORY LABORATORY CLINICAL TOTAL
HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
1. Nursing Education 20 - - -
2. Introduction to 30 - - -
Research and
statistics
3. Professional Trends 30 - - -
& Adjustments
4 Nursing 40 - - -
Administration &
Ward Management
TOTAL 120 HRS

Critique: - I am satisfied by this curriculum.

ATTENDANCE, PROGRESS &CONDUCT: -

Each student must have a certificate of satisfactory attendance, progress & conduct from, the
principal of the college of nursing to be eligible for appearing in the university examination.
A minimum of 80 % attendance is required in theory & practical separately in each subject.
Attendance of 10 % may be conducted by the vice chancellor on the recommendation of the
principal based on genuinely of the case.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: -

There should be an internal assessment which follows broadly the principles enunciated by
the university in each subject for which 20 % of the marks are set apart & these will be a
minimum of two assignments & three periodical tests in every year to assess the progress of
the candidates.

If a candidate fails in an exam his/her internal assessment shall be assessed again if he/she is
a regular student for the 2 and attempt only, & marks, whichever is higher will be considered.

DECLERATION OF RESULTS: -

A candidate is declared to have passed the examination. In a subject, if she/ he secures 50 %

of the marks in theory 50% in practical. For a pass in theory, a candidate has to secure a
minimum of 40 % marks in the university conducted written exam, & 50% aggregate.
DECLERATION OF CLASS: -

a) A successful candidate obtaining 75 % & more marks in the grand total aggregate in the
first attempt shall be declared to have pass with distinction. 60- 75 % in aggregate in
grand total in first attempt. Is first class. 50-60 % shall be declared to have passed these
subjects with second class & candidate who passes in more than one attempt will be
placed in pass class irrespective of the percentage of marks secured.
b) The marks obtained by a candidate in the subjects for which class exams are conducted
shall not be considered for award for class or rank.
c) Ranks shall be declared on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by a candidate in the
university subjects of the course. Only those candidates who have passed all the subjects
of the university exam in the first attempt shall be eligible for the award of rank.
d)

TEACHING STAFF
Qualification & experience of teachers of colleges of nursing.
S.NO. POST, QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE Required

1. PROFESSOR – CUM – PRINCIPAL

 MSC Nursing 3 year of teaching experience or BSC Nursing / 1
post basic with 5 years of teaching experience
2. PROFESSOR – CUM – VICE PRINCIPAL
 MSC Nursing or BSC Nursing / post basic with 3 years of 1
teaching experience

5. TUTOR / CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR 16

 MSC. Nursing or BSC. Nursing/ Post Basic) or Diploma in
Nursing Education and Administration with 2 years of
professional experience.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES: -

TEACHING BLOCK
S.NO. TEACHING BLOCK AREA ( Sq. Ft. )
1 Lecture hall 3 * 900= 2700
2 Nursing foundation lab 1500
CHN & Nutrition Lab 900
Advance nursing skill lab 900
OBG and Pediatric lab 900
Pre-clinical science lab 900
Computer lab 1500
3 Multipurpose Hall 3000
4 Common room ( male & female) 1000
 5 Staff room 1000
6 Principal room 300
7 Vice principal room 200
8 library 1800
9 A.V Aids room 600
10 Faculty room 1800
11 Provisions for toilets 1000
TOTAL 20000 sq.ft

HOSTEL BLOCK
S.NO. HOSTEL BLOCK AREA ( Sq. Ft. )
1. Single room 9000
Double room
2. Sanitary 1 latrine & bathroom ( for
60 students ) –600*3=1200
3. Visitor room 500
4. Reading room 250
5. Store room 500
6. Recreation room 500
7. Dining hall 3000
8. Kitchen & store 1500
9. Warden room 450
Total 17500 Sq. Ft.

Grand total :- 20000 + 17500 = 37500 sq. ft.

CLINICAL FACILITIES: -

B.Sc. nursing have a 100 bedded parent / affiliated hospitals for 40 annual intakes in each
programme.

 Distribution of beds in different area.

 Medical 45
 Surgical 45
 Obst. &Gynaecology 45
 Pediatrics 30
 Ortho 15
 Psychiatric 50

 Bed Occupancy of the Hospital should be minimum 75%.

 Other Specialties/Facilities for clinical experience required are as follows:
 Major OT
 Minor OT
 Dental
  Eye/ENT
 Burns and Plastic
 Neonatology with Nursery Burns & plastic
 Communicable disease
 Community Health Nursing
 Cardiology
 Oncology
 Neurology/Neuro-surgery
 Nephrology etc.
 ICU/ICCU
 There should be a variety of patients of all age groups in all the clinical areas where
the students are posted for obtaining the requisite learning experiences.
 The Nursing Staffing norms in the affiliated Hospital should be as per the INC norms.
 The affiliated Hospital should give student status to the candidates of the nursing
programme.
 Maximum distance of the affiliated hospitals should be within 30 kms.
 1:3 student patient ratio to be maintained.
 For Tribal and hilly area the maximum distance is 50 kms

Critique: - I am satisfied by this curriculum.