COURSE PLAN OF SOCIOLOGY

Description :-This course is designed to enable the students to develop understanding about basic concepts of sociology and
psychology and its application in personal and community life, health, illness and nursing. It further provides students
opportunity to recognize the significance and application of soft skills and self empowerment in the practice of nursing.

COMPETENCIES
On completion of the course, the students will be able to
 Identify the scope and significance of sociology in nursing
 Apply the knowledge of social structure and different culture in a society in identifying social needs of sick clients
 Identify the impact of culture on health and illness
 Develop understanding about types of family, marriage and its legislation
 Identify different types of caste, class, social change and its influence on health and health practices
 . Develop understanding about social organization and disorganization and social problems in India
UNIT LEARNING CONTENT ACTUAL PLANNED TEACHING/ ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES HOURS HOURS LEARNING METHOD
ACTIVITIES
I Describe the scope Introduction 1 1 Green board & Short Answer
and significance of • Definition, nature and scope of sociology Discussion Objective Type
sociology in • Significance of sociology in nursing
nursing

II Describe the Social structure 15 15 Group Assessment of

individualization,  Basic concept of discussion assignments
Groups, processes society,community,association and Green Board
of Socialization, institution
social change and its  Individual and society
importance  Personal disorganization
 Social group- meaning, characteristics,
and classification.
 Social processes- definition and forms,
Co-operation, competition, conflict
accommodation, assimilation, isolation
 Socialization characteristics, process,
agencies of socialization
 Social change- nature, process, and role of
nurse
 Structure and characteristics of urban,
rural and tribal community.
 Major health problems in urban, rural and
tribal communities
 Importance of social
structure in nursing
profession

III Describe culture Culture 8 8 Panel Essay

and its impact on  Nature, characteristic and evolution of discussion Short answer
health and disease culture Diversity and uniformity of Lecture
 culture
 Difference between culture
and civilization
 Culture and socialization
 Transcultural society
 Culture, Modernization and
its impact on health and
disease
IV Explain family, Family and Marriage 8 8 Lecture Essay
marriage and  Family- characteristics, basic need, types Green Board Short answer
legislation related and functions of family and Chalk Case study report
to marriage  Marriage- forms of marriage, social
custom relating to marriage and
importance of marriage
 Legislation on Indian marriage and
family
 Influence of marriage and family on
health and health practices
V Explain different Social stratification 8 8 Green board Essay
types of caste and  Introduction- Characteristics & forms of Group Short answer
classes in society stratification discussion Objective type
and its influence on  Function of stratification
health  Indian caste system origin and
characteristics
 Positive and negative impact of caste in
society.
 Class system and status
 Social mobility-meaning and types
 Race- concept, criteria of racial
classification
 Influence of class, caste and race system
on health.

VI Explain social Social organization and 15 15 Green board Essay

 organization, disorganization Group Short answer
disorganization,  Social organization meaning, elements discussion Objective type
social problems and and types Presentation Visit report
role of nurse in  Voluntary associations on social
reducing social  Social system- definition, types, role and problems
problems status as structural element of
social system.
 Interrelationship of institutions
 Social control- meaning, aims and
process of social control
 Social norms, moral and values
 Social disorganization definition,
causes, Control and planning
 Major social problems poverty, housing,
food supplies, illiteracy, prostitution,
dowry, Child labour, child abuse,
delinquency, crime, substance abuse,
HIV/AIDS, COVID-19
 Vulnerable group elderly, handicapped,
minority and other marginal group.
 Fundamental rights of individual,
women and children
 Role of nurse in reducing social problem
and enhance coping
 Social welfare programmes in India

VII Explain clinical Clinical sociology 5 5 Role play Essay

sociology and its  Introduction to clinical sociology Group Short answer
application in the  Sociological strategies for developing discussion
hospital and services for the abused
community
 Use of clinical sociology
in crisis intervention
 COURSE PLAN OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Course Description: This course is designed for developing an understanding of the modem approach to mental health,
identification, prevention and nursing management of common mental health problems with special emphasis on therapeutic
interventions for individuals, family and community
 COMPETENCIES:
On completion of the course, the students will be competent to
 Trace the historical development of mental health nursing and discuss its scope
 Identify the classification of the mental disorders
 Develop basic understanding of the principles and concepts of mental health nursing
 Apply the INC practice standards for psychiatric mental health nursing in supervised clinical settings
 Conduct mental health assessment
 Identify and maintain therapeutic communication and nurse patient relationship
 Demonstrate knowledge of the various treatment modalities and therapies used in mental disorders
 Apply nursing process in delivering care to patients with mental disorders
 Provide nursing care to patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders based on assessment findings and
treatment/therapies used
 Provide nursing care to patients with mood disorders based on assessment
 findings and treatment/therapies used
 Provide nursing care to patients with neurotic disorders based on assessment findings and treatment/therapies used
 Demonstrate skills in caring for patients with substance use disorder

UNIT LEARNING CONTENT ACTUAL PLANNED TEACHING/ ASSESSMENT

OUTCOMES HOURS HOURS LEARNING METHOD
ACTIVITIES
I Describes the historical Introduction 5 5 Green Board Essay type
development & current  Perspectives of Mental Health and Mental Discussion Short
trends in mental health Health nursing: evolution of mental health answers
nursing Describe the services, treatments and nursing practices. Objective
 epidemiology of mental
health problems
Describe the National
Mental Health Act,
programmes and mental
health policy
Discusses the scope of
mental health nursing
Describe the concept of
normal & abnormal
behaviour
II Defines the various Principles and Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
terms used in mental
health Nursing
Explains the
classification of mental
disorder
Explain psycho
dynamics of
maladaptive behaviour
Discuss the etiological
factors, psychopatho
logy of mental disorders
Explain the Principles
and standards of Mental
health Nursing Describe
the conceptual models
of
mental health
nursing
III Describe nature, Assessment of mental health
purpose and process of status
assessment of mental
 Prevalence and incidence of mental health type
problems and disorders.
 Mental Health Act
 National Mental health policy via a via
National Health Policy
 National Mental Health programme
 Mental health team
 Nature and scope of mental health nursing
 Role and functions of mental health nurse in
various settings and factors affecting the level
of nursing practice
 Concepts of normal and abnormal behaviour
5 5 Green Board Short
 Definition: mental health nursing and Demonstration answers
terminology used Practice Objective
 Classification of mental disorders: ICD session type
 Review of personality development, defense
mechanisms
 Maladaptive behaviour of individuals and
groups: stress, crisis and disaster(s)
 Etiology: bio- psycho-social factors
 Psychopathology of mental disorders: review
of structure and function of brain, limbic
system arid abnormal neuro transmission
 Principles of Mental health Nursing
 Standards of Mental health Nursing practice
 Conceptual models and the role of nurse:
 Existential Model
 Psycho-analytical models
 Behavioural model
 Interpersonal model
8 8 Role Play Essay type
Demonstration Short answers
• History taking Practice
 health status • Mental status examination session
• Mini mental status examination
• Neurological examination: Review
• Investigations: Related Blood
• chemistry, EEG, CT & MRI
• Psychological tests Role and responsibilities
of nurse
IV Identify therapeutic Therapeutic communication and nurse-patient 6 6 Demonstration Short answer
communication relationship process Objective type
techniques • Therapeutic communication: recording,
Describe therapeutic • Types, techniques, characteristics Green Board
relationship • Types of relationship,
Describe therapeutic • Ethics and responsibilities
impasse and its • Elements of nurse patient contract
intervention • Review of technique of IPR-Johari Window
• Goals, phases, tasks, therapeutic techniques
• Therapeutic impasse and its intervention
V Explain treatment Treatment modalities and therapies used in mental 14 14 Green Board Objective Type
modalities and therapies disorders Group Work Assessment
used in mental disorders • Psycho Pharmacology Clinical of patient
and role of the nurse • Psychological therapies: Practice management
• Therapeutic community, psycho therapy- problems
Individual: psycho-analytical, cognitive and
supportive, Family, Group, Behavioural, Play,
Psycho-drama, Music, Dance, Recreational
and Light therapy, Relaxation therapies: Yoga,
Meditation, bio feedback
• Alternative systems of medicine
• Occupational therapy
• Physical Therapy: electro convulsive therapy
• Geriatric considerations
• Role of nurse in above therapies
VI Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient with 5 5 Green board Essay type
psychopathology, Schizophrenia, and other psychotic discussion Short answers
 clinical disorders clinical Assessment
manifestations, • Classification: lCD practice of patient
diagnostic criteria and • Etiology, psycho-pathology, types, clinical management
management of patients manifestations, diagnosis problems
with Schizophrenia, and • Nursing Assessment-History,
other psychotic • Physical and mental assessment
disorders • Treatment modalities and nursing
management of patients with
• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Geriatric considerations
• Follow-up and home care and Rehabilitation
VII Describe the etiology, Nursing management of 5 5 Green board Essay type
psycho- pathology, patient with mood disorders discussion Short answers
clinical manifestations, • Mood disorders: Bipolar affective disorder, clinical Assessment of
diagnostic criteria and Mania depression and dysthamia etc practice patient
management of patients • Etiology, psycho-pathology, clinical management
with mood disorders manifestations, diagnosis, problem
• Nursing Assessment-History, Physical and
mental assessment
• Treatment modalities and nursing
management of patients with mood disorders
• Geriatric considerations
• Follow-up and home care and rehabilitation
VIII Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient with neurotic, 8 8 Green board Essay type
psycho-pathology, stress related and somatization disorders discussion short answer
clinical • Anxiety disorder, Phobias, Dissociation and clinical Objective type
manifestations, Conversion disorder, Obsessive compulsive practice Assessment of
diagnostic criteria and disorder, somatoform disorders, Post traumatic patient
management of patients stress disorder management
with neurotic, stress • Etiology, psycho-pathology, clinical problem
related and somatization manifestations, diagnosis
disorders • Nursing Assessment-History, Physical and
mental assessment
• Treatment modalities and nursing management
 of patients with neurotic, stress related and
somatization disorders
• Geriatric considerations
• Follow-up and home care and rehabilitation
IX Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient 5 5 Green board Essay type
psycho- pathology, with Substance use disorders discussion Short answer
clinical manifestations, • Commonly, used psychotropic substance: clinical Assessment of
diagnostic criteria and Classification, forms, routes, action, practice patient
management of patients intoxication and withdrawal Case management
with substance use • Etiology of dependence: tolerance, presentation problem
disorders psychological and physical dependence,
withdrawal syndrome, diagnosis,
• Nursing Assessment-History,
• Physical, mental assessment and drug assay.
• Treatment (detoxification,antabuse and
narcotic antagonist therapy and harm
reduction) and nursing management of patients
with substance use disorders
• Geriatric considerations
• Follow-tip and home care and rehabilitation
X Describe the etiology, Nursing management of patient with Personality, 4 6 Green board Essay type
psycho-pathology, Sexual and Eating disorders discussion short answer
clinical manifestations • Classification of disorders clinical Objective type
, diagnostic criteria and • Etiology, psycho-pathology, practice
management of patients characteristics, diagnosis, Case
with personality, Sexual • Nursing Assessment-History, Physical and presentation
and Eating disorders mental assessment
• Treatment modalities and nursing management
of patients with Personality, Sexual and Eating
disorders
• Geriatric considerations
• Follow-up and home care and rehabilitation
XI Describe the etiology, Nursing management of childhood and adolescent 6 6 Green board Essay type
psycho-pathology, disorders including mental discussion short answer
 clinical manifestations, deficiency clinical Objective type
diagnostic criteria and • Classification Etiology, psycho-pathology, practice Assessment of
management of characteristics, diagnosis Case patient
childhood and • Nursing Assessment-History, Physical, mental presentation management
adolescent and IQ problem
disorders including assessment
mental deficiency • Treatment modalities and nursing management
of childhood disorders including mental
deficiency
• Follow-up and home care and rehabilitation
XII Describe the Nursing management of 5 5 Green board Essay type
etiology, psycho- organic brain disorders discussion short answer
pathology, clinical • Classification: ICD? clinical Objective type
manifestations, • Etiology, psycho-pathology, clinical features, practice Assessment of
diagnostic diagnosis and Differential diagnosis Case patient
criteria and management (Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s) presentation management
of organic brain • Nursing Assessrnent-History, Physical, mental problem
disorders. and neurological assessment
• Treatment modalities and nursing management
of organic brain disorders
• Geriatric considerations
• Follow-up and home care and rehabilitation
XIII Identify psychiatric Psychiatric emergencies and 6 6 Essay type
emergencies and carry crisis intervention Demonstration short answer
out crisis intervention • Types of psychiatric emergencies and their Clinical Objective type
management practice
• Stress adaptation Model: stress and stressor,
coping, resources and mechanism
• Grief: Theories of grieving process, principles,
techniques of counselling
• Types of crisis
• Crisis Intervention:
• Principles, Techniques and Process
• Geriatric considerations
 • Role and responsibilities of nurse
XIV Explain legal aspects Legal issues in Mental Health 4 4 Green board Essay type
applied in mental health Nursing Lecture short answer
settings and role of the • The Mental Health Act 1987: Act, Sections, Objective type
nurse Articles and their implications etc.
• Indian Lunacy Act.1912
• Rights of mentally ill clients
• Forensic psychiatry
• Acts related to narcotic and psychotropic
substances and illegal drug trafficking
• Admission and discharge procedures
• Role and responsibilities of nurse
XV Describe the model of Community Mental Health 4 4 Green Board Essay type
preventive psychiatry Nursing Lecture short answer
Describes Community • Development of Community Mental Health Clinical field Objective type
Mental health services Services: practice
and role of the nurse • National Mental Health Programme Field visit
• Institutionalization Versus
Deinstitutionalization
• Model of Preventive psychiatry: Levels of
Prevention
• Mental Health Services available at the
primary, secondary, tertiary levels including
rehabilitation and Role of nurse
• Mental Health Agencies: Government and
voluntary, National and International
• Mental health nursing issues for special
populations: Children, Adolescence, Women,
Elderly, Victims of violence and abuse,
Handicapped, HIV /AIDS etc.

COURSE PLAN OF PHARMACOLOGY

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of Pharmaco-dynamics, Pharmaco-kinetics, principles of
therapeutics & nursing implications.
COMPETENCIES: On completion of the course, the students will be able to

• Describe pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetics

• Review the principles of drug calculation and administration
• Explain the commonly used antiseptics and disinfectants
• Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the GI system
• Describe the pharmacology of drugs acting on the respiratory system
• Describe drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular and blood disorders
• Explain the drugs used in the treatment of endocrine system disorders
• Describe the drugs acting on skin and drugs used to treat communicable diseases
• Explain the drugs used in the treatment of ear, nose, throat and eye disorders
• Explain the drugs used in the treatment of urinary system disorders
• Describe the drugs used in the treatment of nervous system disorders
• Explain the drugs used for hormonal replacement and for the pregnant women during antenatal, intra natal and postnatal period
• Explain the drugs used to treat emergency conditions and immune disorder

UNIT LEARNING CONTENT ACTUAL PLANNED TEACHING/ ASSESSMENT

OUTCOMES HOURS HOURS LEARNING METHOD
 ACTIVITIES
I Describe the INTRODUCTION 3 3 Short Answers
Pharmacodynamics • Definition & Branches. Objective Type
, Pharmacokinetics, • Nature & Sources of drugs
classification, • Dosage forms & routes, terminology
principles of • Classification, Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics
administration of • Principles of drug administration Factors affecting
drugs drugs , Rational use of drugs
II Describe Pharmacology of commonly used antiseptics and 1 2 Assessment of
Antiseptics & disinfectants assignments
Disinfectants & • Antiseptics& disinfectants.
Nursing • Composition,MOA,Indications,contraindication,dosa
Responsibilities ge,route,sideeffects
III Describe drugs Drugs acting on G.I System 2 3 Short Answers
acting on GI • Pharmacology of commonly used drugs Objective Type
System & Nursing • Emetics & Antiemetic
Responsibilities • Laxatives & Purgatives
• Antacids & antipeptic ulcer Drugs
• Anti diarrhoels- Fluid & electrolyte therapy
• Composition,MOA,Indications,contraindication,dosa
ge,route,sideeffects
IV Describe drugs Drugs acting on Respiratory System 2 4 Short Answers
acting on • Pharmacology of commonly used drugs Objective Type
respiratory System • Antiasthmatics- Bronchodilators
& Nursing • Decongestants
Responsibilities • Expectorants,antitussive and mucolytics
• Bronchoconstrictors and anti histamines
• Composition,MOA,Indications,contraindication,dosa
ge,route,sideeffects

V Describe drugs Drugs used in treatment of cardiovascular system and 4 7 Short Answers
acting on blood disorders Objective Type
Cardiovascular • Haematinics & treatment of anemia &
System & Nursing antiadrenergics4
 Responsibilities • Cholinergic and 1anti-cholinergic
• Antianginals
• Antiarrhythmics
• Antihypertensive
• Coagulants and anticoagulants
• Antiplatelets and thrmbolytics
• Hypolipidemics
• Composition,MOA,Indications,contraindication,dosa
ge,route,sideeffects
VI Describe the drugs Drugs used in treatment of endocrine system Disorder 2 4 Short Answers
used in treatment of • Insulin and oral hypoglycaemic Objective Type
endocrine system • Thyroid & anti-Thyroid Drugs
Disorder • Steroids – Corticosteroids, Anabolic steroids
• Calcitonin,parathormone,Vit D3,Calcium salts.
VII Describe the drugs Drugs used in treatment of integumentary system 1 1 Short Answers
used in treatment of • Antihistamines and antipyretics Objective Type
skin disease & • Composition,MOA,Indications,contraindication,dosa
nursing ge,route,sideeffects
responsibilities
VIII Explain the drug The drugs used in treatment of communicable disease 5 5 Short Answers
therapy / • Antimicrobials. Penicillin, Anaerobic infestations, Objective Type
chemotherapy of • Anti tubercular drugs,
specific • Antimalarials, Antiretroviral, Anti malarial,
infections& • Antiviral, Antihelmentics, Antifungal agents
infestations & • Composition,MOA,Indications,contraindication,dosa
nurse’s ge,route,sideeffect
responsibilities