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Preliminary Pages Introduction Aim Philosophy Objectives Competencies Programme Description ‘Admission Requirements Students intake Teaching/Learning Methods Programme implementation Qualification of Academic Staff Method of Evaluation Scheme of Examination Certification and Licensing List of Courses Hospital/Community Based Cli Sequence of Courses Programme Summary Anatomy and Physiology 1 Foundation of Nursing 1 Introduction to Nursing Informatics Use of English Applied Physics Applied Chemistry Microbiology Social and Behavioural Science Anatomy and Physiology Il Foundation of Nursing II Medical/Surgical Nursing I Primary Health Care I Pharmacology I ‘Nursing Ethics and Jurisprudence ‘Anatomy and Physiology Foundation of Nursing IIL Medical Surgical Nursing II Primary Health Care IT Pharmacology II Reproductive Health 1 ‘Scanned with CamScanner 41. 42. 43. 45. 46. 41. 48. 49. 50. 52. 53. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 61. 62. Research and Statistics I Foundation of Nursing IV Medical/Surgical Nursing IIT Pharmacology Ill Research Methodology and Statistics II Community Health Nursing I Reproductive Health II Nutrition and Dietetics Introduction to Professional Writing and Seminar in Nursing Politics and Governance in Nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing IV Reproductive Health III Community Health Nursing IT Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing Emergency and Disaster Nursing Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Medical/Surgical Nursing V Home Health Care Nursing Principles of Management and Teaching Health Economics Entrepreneurship in Nursing Appendix (Glossary Procedures in Nursing) List of Abbreviation 1-12 73-74 15-77 78-79 80-81 82-85 86-88 89-91 92-93 95-96 97-100 101-102 103-104 105-106 107-109 110-111 112-114 15-117 118-119 120-121 122-124 125 ee i Scanned with CamScanner ACHIEVEMENT GRADE ‘The pass mark forall examinations shall be 50%, ‘The achievement grades shall be interpreted as follows: 80%-100% - Distinction 10% -79% - ‘Credit i 50% -69% > Pass d 49%andbelow = - ‘Fail CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING ‘Upon successful completion of the requirement of the General Nursing Education Programm, and passing the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Professional examination t ‘graduate shall be awarded the General Nursing Certificate (RN). A successful graduate shall also be required to seek registration as a Registered Nurse witht ‘Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and shall be licensed to practice as such. This licer for practice shall be renewable every 3 years in accordance with the rules and regulations of Council. ~~ ‘Vacation/CasualLeave ¥ a) Amaximumoftwo (2) weeks' vacation shall be allowed at the end of each semester b) One week shall be allowed for casual leave during each year. ©) Sick leave shall be according to the Council's regulation (maximum of 28 days). d) Any days taken in excess of the above, shall be made up in full before the Pre-Pro! examination. LISTOF COURSES First Year (FirstSemester) 1, Anatomy and Physiology Foundation of Nursing! Introduction to Nursing Informatics Useof English Applied Physics ‘Applied Chemistry Microbiology Social and Behavioural Science Sr aAvewn First Year (Second Semester) 1, Anatomy and Physiology IL 2. Foundation of Nursing I 3. Medical-Surgical Nursing 4, Primary Health Carel 9) ae + Scanned with CamScanner 5, Pharmacology I 6. Nursing Ethicsand Jurisprudence 7, Hospital-Based Nursing Practicum | Second Year (First Semester) 1, Anatomy and Physiology IIL Foundation of Nursing III Medical Surgical Nursing IL Primary Health Carell Pharmacology It Reproductive Health I Research and Statistics I Hospital-Based Nursing Practicum II ex aveen Second Year (Second Semester) 1. Foundation of NursingIV Medical Surgical Nursing It Pharmacology III Research and Statistics II Community Health Nursing! Reproductive Health I Nutrition and Dietetics Introduction to Professional Writing and Seminar in Nursing Hospital-Based Nursing Practicum III 10, Politics and Governance in Nursing per ayayn ‘Third Year (First Semester) 1. Medical Surgical Nursing IV Reproductive Health III Community Health Nursing Il Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing Emergency and Disaster Nursing Quality Improvement in Healthcare and Patient Safety ‘Community-Based Practice Aaya en ‘Third Year (Second Semester) 1. Medical Surgical Nursing V | Scanned with CamScanner 2, Research Project 3, Home Healthcare Nursing 4, Principles of Management and Teaching 5. HealthEconomics 6, Entrepreneurship in Nursing 7. Hospital-Based Nursing Practicum III HOSPITAL/ COMMUNITY BASED CLINICALEXPERIENCE DURATION 1, Medical wards 240 hours 2. Surgical wards 240 hours 3. Pediatric wards 120hours 4, Theatre 60hours 5. Intensive Care S 60 hours 6. Ophthalmic = 120hours 7. Obstetrics and Gynaecology 180 hours 8, Humanimmunodeficiency virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Unit 60hours 9. Family planning 30 hours “10. Outpatient Department 120hours 11. Oralhealth - 30hours 12. Infectious Disease Centre 60hours 13. Orthopaedic 60hours 14. Mental/ psychiatric 120hours 15. Special senses 60hours 16.-Critical care 30hours ; 17. Aceidentand Emergency 60hours 18. Community Experience 240 hours a oe Scanned with CamScanner SEQUENCE OF COURSES _FIRST-YEAR (FIRST SEMESTER) Total Number of Hours - 480 SINo | Cours | Course Title Number of Hours Numb eCode Lectur ]Practic |Tutori | Tot |er of es al al__|al_| Units 1 |GNS [Anatomy & 30 45 15 [90 [4 111 __| Physiology 1 2 [GNS_ | Foundation of 30 45 1s [90 [4 112 _| Nursing 3 |GNS_ [Tntroduction to 15 45 : 60 [2 113 ___| Nursing Informatics 4 |GST | Use of English 30 : 7 30 2 M1 3 |GST | Applied Physics 15 45 60 (2 112 6 |GST | Applied Chemistry [15 5 60 |2 113. 7 |GST | Microbiology 15 4B - 60 2 14 8 |GST | Social and 30 - - 30 (2 115 __| Behavioral Science Total 185/270 (30 |480 |20 Revision 30 Hours ‘Semester Examination - 60 Hours Vacation-60 Hours 15 Lecture Hours= 1 Unit 45 Practical Hours= 1 Unit ——eée pir Scanned with CamScanner FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER) Course | Course Title | Number of Hours i Code Lectures | Practical | Tutorial 1 GNS | Anatomy and | 30 45 15/90 121 Physiology II a 2 GNS | Foundation of | 30 45 15 90 122 Nursing IT 3 GNS | Medical- 30 45 5 75 123 | Surgical Nursing I 4 |GNS |Primary 30 a 30 124 Health Care 1 5 |GNS__ [Pharmacology }30 = z 30° 125 I 6 GNS | Nursing 30 - iy 30 126 | Ethics and | Jurisprudence E 7 GNS__| Hospital- - 180 z 180 127 Based Nursing Practicum I cia 1g0_ [315 [30 525 Revision -30 Hours ‘Semester Examination -60 Hours ‘Vacation-60Hours Concentrated Hospital-Based Clinical Practice-285 Hours SSS a ——[—$—[—{£_[_ Scanned with CamScanner SECOND YEAR (FIRST SEMESTER) Total Number of Hours — 585 S/No | Course | Course Title | Number of Hours Number Code Lectures | Practical | Tutorial | Total | of Units 1 GNS | Anatomy and |30 45 gs 313. 211 Physiology III 2 GNS | Foundation of | 30 45 a 5 3 212 _| Nursing IL 3 GNS__| Medical- 30 45 - 95, 2} 213 ‘| Surgical Nursing IT 4 GNS | Primary 30 45 - 75 |3 214 Health Care II 5 GNS | Pharmacology | 30 - - 30___ ‘12! 215 IL 6 GNS_ | Reproductive | 45 - - 45 3: 216 Health I 7 GNS |Research& |30 - - 30. |2 217 Statistics I 8 GNS | Hospital- - 180 - 180 |4 218 Based Nursing Practicum II Total 225 360 585_|23 Revision-30 Hours Semester Examination - 60 Hours ‘Vacation -60 Hours Concentrated Hospital Based/Community-Based Clinical Posting -210 Hours ——_—_ 1 Scanned with CamScanner SECOND-YEAR (SECOND SEMESTER) Total Number of Hours — 615 : S/N | Cours | Course Title Number of Hours Numi 0 e Code Lectur | Practi | Tutor | Tota | er of es cal ial 1 Units 1 GNS_ | Foundation of Nursing | 30 45 ei ISVE3 221 IV 2 |GNS | Medical-Surgical 30.—«/45 - By 13 | 222 _| Nursing Ill 3 GNS | Pharmacology III 30 - : 30. 2 223 4 |GNS [Research and Statistics [30 |- - 30: (2 @ 224 Il 5 GNS_ | Community Health 30 - - 30. |2 225 _|Nursing I 6 |GNS | Reproductive Health I |30 45 7s (3 226 it GNS | Nutrition and Dietetics | 15 45 i 60 [2 227 8 _|GNS | Introduction to ISpeml= 15/30 [2 228 Professional Writing and Seminar in Nursing 9 GNS | Hospital-Based Nursing | - 180 Z 180 14 229 Practicum III 10 |GST | Politics and Governance [30 | - = Aieaio 221 in Nursing Total} 240/360 | 15 615_|25 Revision-30 Hours ‘Semester Examination -60 Hours ‘Vacation -60 Hours Concentrated Hospital-Based Clinical Practice-210 Hours a ts ——_—_____ i Scanned with CamScanner THIRD YEAR (FIRST SEMESTER) ‘Total Number of Hours ~ 585 ‘S/No | Course | Course Title | Number of Hours Number Code Lectures | Practical | Tutorial | Total | of Units 1 |GNS_ |Medical- 30 45 = 75 13 311 ___| Surgical Nursing IV 2 |GNS [Reproductive | 15 45 2 6 12 312 Health IIT 3. |GNS |Community [30 45 iz 7513 313 Health Nursing I 4 |GNS_ |Mental 45 = z as 13 314 Health- Psychiatric Nursing. 5 GNS__| Emergency 30 45 - 75 3 315: and Disaster Nursing 6 |GNS | Quality 30 45 = 6 (3 316 | Improvement in Healthcare and Patient Safety 7 GNS |Community- |- 180 : 180 |4 317 Based Practice Total 180 405 585 |21 Revision-30 Hours ‘Semester Examination - 60 Hours ‘Vacation - 60 Hours Concentrated Community Based/ Hospital-Based Practice-375 Hours Se 7 en Scanned with CamScanner THIRD-YEAR (SECOND SEMESTER) Total Number of Hours — 495 SINo | Course Course Title [Number of Hours Non Code Lectures | Practical | Tutorial | Total | of Ung 1 GNS | Medical- 30 45 3, 5-13 321 Surgical Nursing Vv 3 ]GNS | Research Project |- - 45 as (3 322 4 GNS | Home Health 15 45 : 60 {2 323 _| Care Nursing 2 GST | Principles of 15 a 15 30/2 321 Management and Teaching 5 GST | Health 30 = = 30° (|2 322 Economics 6 GST | Entrepreneurship | 30 45 : 15 3 323__| in Nursing 7 GNS | Hospital-Based | - 180 - 180 |4 324 | Nursing Practicum IV Total 120 315 60 495 |19 Revision-30Hours ‘Semester Examination - 60 Hours ‘Vacation- 60 Hours Pre-Professional Examination-30 Hours Concentrated Clinical Practice Preceding Professional Exams 180 Hours Revision Preceding Professional Examination—60 Hours Professional Examination-30 Hours PROGRAMME SUMMARY First Year (First Semester) 480 Hours FirstYear (Second Semester) 525 Hours Second Year(FirstSemester) —585 Hours Second Year (Second Semester) —615Hours Third Year (First Semester) 585 Hours Third Year(Second Semester) 495 Hours pam number of lecture hours allocated for each semester is excluding the clinical po ———————__ 13 Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I Course Code: GNS 111 Placement: First Year (First Semester) Duration: 90hours Lecture: 30Hrs. Practical 45 Hrs. Tutor 15Hrs. Credit Units: 4 Introduction ‘This course deals with the structures and functions of the normal human body. This is essential fora better understanding of deviations from normal. The student nurse needs to understand that the functions of cach part of the human body are interdependent. Exposure of the student nurse to the practical aspects of Anatomy and Physiology is imperative in enhancing the understanding of the course content. Learning Objectives tthe end ofthis course, students should be able to: Describe the anatomical terms, structures, general characteristics and functions of the human body. Describe the structures and functions of the blood and cardiovascular system. Describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system. Course Content Unit I: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Organization of the human body Anatomical positions —Planes Body cavities Regions of the body Basic unit of the body (The Cell) Cell theory Cell properties Cell division Introduction to embryology 19 —$—$—$ Scanned with CamScanner ‘Human genetics Tissues and membranes types, characteristics, special adaptation Organs and Systems Concept of Adaptation and Homeostasis, Unit 1: Blood and Cardiovascular System + Blood = Composition- plasma, blood ells, ~ Blood groups~ABO/Rhesus factor ~ Clotting mechanism The Heart - Development ~ Structure = Functions—cardiac activities, conducting system, Electro Cardiography (ECG). + Blood Vessels ~ Arteries, veins capillaries = Bloodcireulation = Blood pressure, cardiacrate, pulse and factors affecting them. = Typesofcirculation - Pulmonary = Coronary = Portaland = Systemic ‘The Lymphatic System > Thelymphnodes ~ Thelymphatic vessels ~ Thelymphati circulation + Theimmune system Unit I: The Respiratory System é (Organs of respiration: Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and Jungs. Mechanism of respirations, mechanism of interchange of gases and mechanism of ti respiration Respiratory volumes and capacities. Control ofrespiration, 20 Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Course Code: Placement: Duration: Lecture: Practical Tutorial Credit Unit: Introduction Foundation of Nursing GNS 112 First Year (First Semester), 90hours 30Hrs. 45Hrs. 15Hrs. 4 ‘This course is the foundation for the practice of nursing in homes, communities, and health institutions and for professional education. The course is more than the acquisition of technical skills and will be based on sound scientific principles which the student will apply throughout the programme and will be able to build onas the programme progresses. Learning Objectives Attheend of thi 1 yar \is course, students should be able to: Explain the basic health concepts and principles underlying client care. Demonstrate understanding of theories and models relevant to Nursing practice. ; ‘Demonstrate skills in basic Nursing care for total client/patient management, Demonstrate diagnostic measures used in the management of clients/patients Discuss the principles of First Aid management and safety measures, Course Content Unit I: Introduction Defini of Nursing/Nurse History and Trendsin Nursing Concept of Health and Iliness Concept of Basic Human Needs Professional Organizations: National and International Health Maintenance Agencies: National/Intemnational Characteristics ofa Polyvalent Nurse ae—$.______——__——. Scanned with CamScanner Unit I: Health Care Institutions Hospital and Ward Organizations Structure of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Health Facilities and Social Services ClientPatientin community and health institution ‘The Patientasamember of a family and community Reception, admission, referral and discharge procedures Principles and Techniques of Health Education and the Role of the Nurse Unit I: Tools of Nursing Interpersonal Relationship Communication Skills Interviewing and Counselling Principles of reporting and recording Taking and handing over Selected theories and models relevant to Nursing Practice e.g. Nightingale, Virginia Henders Orem' etc. Problem Solving Techniques Unit IV: Comfort and Safety Measures Care of hospital equipment ‘Simple bed making: occupied and unoccupied beds Special bed making -admission, operation, cardiac beds etc. Use of bed accessories: cradle, air-ring Body support/posture Methods of lifting patients Safety measures Positions used in Nursing Nurses' responsibilities in promoting rest and sleep Unit V: Basic Client/Patient Care Personal hygiene - Bathing adults, children and babies - Oralhygiene - Care ofthenails = Haircare Pressure Sore: Pressure points, causes, treatment and prevention. —_———————— ——_———$§$ Scanned with CamScanner Oral feeding Providing means of elimination: Serving of bedpans/urinals, diapers, with precautionary ‘measures, nappy care, Environmental hygiene Principles of community-centred care with emphasis on comprehensive health care. Standard precautions. Unit VI: Diagnostic Measures Introduction to general examination of the patientead-to-toc) Vital signs and apex beat Observation and recording: Height, weight and anthropometric measures. Collection/observation of specimen/precautionary measures: = Sputum - Vomitus - Urine = Stool, ete Unit VIL: First Aid Introduction to Emergency conditions: = Asphyxia - Haemorthage = Shock - Fractures = Poisoning - Bitesandstingsete. Principles ofemergency management Priorities of emergency management Psychological management of casualties and families in an emergency situation Transportation of casualty for further management —————— 83 Scanned with CamScanner CourseTitle: Introduction to Nursing Informaties Course Code: GNS 113 Placement: First Year (First Semester) Duration: 60hours: Lectore: 15Hours; Practical: 45 Hours Credit Units: 2 Introduction The increasing need for the application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) to all sphey, of human endeavour makes it important that the nurse keeps abreast of ICT and its application to hea care. This course aims at providing an overview and basic understanding of how information technolo canbe applied in nursing practice to deliver quality patient care, Course Objectives Atthe end of the course, students should be able to: Explain the basic concept of computer Demonstrate the use of computer Describe relevant health informatics concepts and electronic health records Demonstrate the use of Information Technology patient care Identify and use patient monitoring and care devices yeepe Course Content Unit 1: Introduction to Nursing Informatics Definition & Concept of Nursing Informatics ‘Types of Nursing Informatics Importance of Nursing Informatics Tools of nursing informatics (-e.g.-) a Computer Definition ofcomputer Classification of computers ‘Components of a Computer Basic software applications (Microsoft Word, Power Pointy Excel Sheet, etc) The Internet b Tele-Nursing “Unit: Nursing Information Management Concept of Electronic Health Records + Definition = Types DataAccess: Healthcare Data Integration of Nursing Data Documentation of Patient Assessment a 1 Scanned with CamScanner Data quality, reporting and security : Information Retrieval System uae ‘TH: ICT in Nursing Practice Technology trends applied toNursinge.g. Mobile Health, wearable devices ‘Human Computer Interface : ‘Workplace ergonomics & electronics use : Application of Information System Technology toclinical practices Electronic Communication- individual and group communication (e.g. Zoom, Google Meets, Teams, Skype, Video Conference, Moodle, etc:) Tele-Health & Tele-Nursing UNITIV: Monitoring & Care Devices Diagnostic Devices. e.g. Ultra Sound, CT Scan, MRI Monitoring devices. e.g. Pulse Oximetry, Cardiac Monitor/Telemetry, Video Surveillance Direct Nursing delivery technology. e.g. I.V pumps, Barcode Medication Administration Patient Assisted devices. e.g. Robotics, Patient transfer devices, Automated wheel chair Indirect Nursing care. e.g. Radio Frequency Identification System, Electronic Inventory ‘System, Computerized Staffing System —— 5 Scanned with CamScanner CourseTitle: Use of English Course Code: GsT iit Placement First Semester (First Year) 30 Hours Lecture 2 Introduction Language isthe official means of communication in Nigeria. This couse is therefore designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills of proper use of En Language to facilitate the attainment of sound academic standard, and enhance effective communica Course Objectives Atthe end of the course, students should be ablete: 1, Demonstrate increased skills in the use of English Language as ameans of effective communication. 2. Utilise the knowledge of English Language to write and interpret information, reports, instructions and patient care studies. 3. Ufilise effective communication skills in influencing the attitude of clients/patients, family, community. Course Content ‘UnitI: Grammatical Convention Concept andkinds of grammar Parts ofspeech Functions of part ofspeech ‘Tenses and Concord Punctuation marks and theiruses Effective speaking: correctuse of stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns. Listening skills Unit If: Techniques and forms of Writing * Pre-writing, writing, and rewriting stages Paragraphs and types of paragraphs Essays andarticles Formal and informal leter writing + Reportsand records + Speech writing + Agenda, memorandum and minutes Bookreview and term paper writing, References 26 —$— Scanned with CamScanner Ti: Reatneoee Summary and ArtofDebate Concept of reading skills (scanning, skimming, tc.) Comprehension Summary writing Lexisand Structure Debates Scanned with CamScanner CourseTitle: Applied Physics Course Code: GsT112 Placement: First Year (First Semester) Duration: (60 Hours (15 Hours Lecture; 45 Hours Practical Credit Unit: 2 Introduction | ee ‘The course is designed to provide applied knowledge in Physics for application in clinical Nur practice. Learning Objectives Atthe end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Discuss basic concepts in physics as applicable to nursing care. 2. Describe specifically the principles of light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism etc. in health, interventions. 3. Explain thenature of radioactivity in relation to X-ray, radiological procedures and radiotherap, 4. Describe precautionary measures in the protection of clients, staff and the community in genes during radiological procedures. Course Content Unit: Introduction Definition of Science and Physics Branches of science- physics and theirrelevance to Nursing practice. ‘Nature of scientific enquiry and its importance to Nursing practice. Unit II: Molecular phenomena and applications Concept of surface tension. Definition and common examples of molecular phenomenon. + States of matter. Concept of osmosis. Concept of capillarity + Application in nursing practice. Unit II: Measurements and Units Types of measurements commonly carried out by nurses: length, weight, height, volu” pressure, density, temperature, + §.Land conversion of units. Instruments used for measurements, Pressure measurement; Barometer, Sphygmomanometer. + Specific gravity measurement. + Hydrostatic pressurein fluid Characteristics of pressurein fluid ‘Measurement of pressure in fluid Pascals Law applicatione. g. water mattress Boyle's Law application —_—_—_— 28 Scanned with CamScanner Buoyancy and Archimedes' principle applications e.g. CSF, Amniotic Fluid, Viscosity and applications. Unit IV: Forces and their application in Nursing practice Force, work, energy and power. “Application in Nursing practice. Unit V: Machines Definition, types and examples. Levers: definition, classification and examples. + Pulleys: definition, classification and examples. + Application to nursing practice. Unit VI: Heat Definition, terminology and sources of heat. ‘Methods of providing heat for the body. + Definition and measurement of temperature. + Typesofthermometers anduses. + Heatconversion + Heatenergy + Heat content of food: calories, caloric values in adult and baby food. Unit VII: Elasticity i Definition + Stressand strain Typesof stress + Hook'sLaw + Young's modulus + Bulk’smodulus Shear modulus ‘Applications —blood vessels, spring balance, shearing force in decubitus ulcerete Unit VIMI: Optics and Waves Definitions of optics and waves Concept of light and its properties. Mechanical waves: - Characteristics ofsound ~ Production and transmission > Forced vibrations > Application inNursing + Electromagnetic waves and properties Light waves > Sources oflight > Transmission of ight = Propagation of light > Lenses > Reflection oflight through lenses 29 —$< $ << _ Scanned with CamScanner = Dispersionoflight ‘Applicaton: simple lens, human eyes, microscope, common eye defects and comet ‘mechanism. Unit IX: Electricity, magnetism and sound waves Definitionofterms Basic principles of electricity, magnetism, sound and waves Properties of magnet Electromagnetism X-ray; prediction, propertiesand nature in healtheare Precautionary measures in radiological procedures Application of radiological investigations: Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan, Magnet Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound. Unit X: Practical: Measurement of physical properties ‘Application of the principles of Physics to Clinical nursing practice Visitto Radiology and Radiotherapy departments. Stress and strain ‘Typesofstress Hook’sLaw ‘Young's modulus Bulk’smodulus Shearmodulus Applications — blood vessels, spring balance, shearing force in decubitus ulcer etc Unit VIII: Optics and Waves Definitions of optics and waves Concept of light and its properties. + Mechanical waves: - Characteristics ofsound = Productionand transmission - Forced vibrations - Application in Nursing + Electromagnetic waves and properties + Lightwaves ~ Sourcesoflight - Transmission of ight = Propagation oflight - Lenses ~ Reflection of ight through lenses = Dispersion oflight + Application: simple lens, human eyes, microscope, common eye defects and correct mechanism. ee 9) =) <<< Scanned with CamScanner Unit IX: Electricity, magnetism and sound waves Definition of terms Basic principles of electri Properties of magnet Electromagnetism X-ray: prediction, properties and nature in healthcare Precautionary measures in radiological procedures Application of radiological investigations: Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound. magnetism, sound and waves UnitX: Practical: Measurement of physical properties “Application of the principles of Physics to Clinical nursing practice Visit o Radiology and Radiotherapy departments. a ee Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Applied Chemistry Course Code: GSTI3 First Year (First Semester) 60 Hours (15 Hours Lecture; 45 Hours Practical) Introduction 7 in ne ‘The course is designed to provide applied knowledge in Chemistry for application in Nursing practice, Learning Objectives Atthe end of the course, students should beable to: Explain the basic concepts and principles in chemistry that are applicable to Nursing cay ‘Demonstrate an understanding of the application of knowledge of carbons and hydrocarbons to Nursingpractice. Explain the classification and structure of organic and inorganic compounds and theirimpacton Nursing practice. Identify basic biochemical compound/substances used in health care. Describe precautionary measures against biochemical substances used in health care. Course Content UnitI: Introduction Definition of Science and Chemistry Branches of Science and Chemistry and their relevance to nursing practice. Nature of scientific enquiry and its importance to nursing practice. Unit: Nature of matter Physical and chemical properties of matter. Physical and chemical change, separation of mixtures application: blood, ar. Chemical symbols of elements, Simple formulae and equations. Classification of elements, compounds and mixtures. Particulate nature of matter: atoms, molecules, ions, ‘Symbols, formulae of elements and compounds. Atomic structure and chemical combinations. Unit 11: Acids, Bases and Salts Definition, properties, and uses Measurement of acidity and alkalinity ‘Types ofsalls, uses Hydrolysis of salts Acid/base titration Efflorescent, deliquescent Simple volumetric analysis a gy) Scanned with CamScanner ‘Metals andnon-metals: examples and properties Unit IV: Electrolysis Definition of electrolysis, electrolytes and non-electrolytes Tonic theory, ionization Electrolysis, electrolytes, non-electrolytes Aircomposition, pollution and purification ‘Water pollution and purification Unit V: Carbon and carbon compounds ‘Carbons, properties of elements and its allotropes Introduction to Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbons (saturated). Hydrocarbons (unsaturated), alkenes and alkynes Introduction to functional group Chemistry e.g. alcohols, amines, carbonyls, carboxylic acids etc. Unit VI: Organic and inorganic compounds Organic compounds: definition, classification, examples and structures Examples of oxidation products of alcohol ‘Aldehydes: examples and uses in Nursing practice ‘Carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, lipids. Biological importance of some inorganic substances Inorganic compounds: definition, classification, structures and examples. Application to Nursing practice Unit VII: Atomic nucleus and nuclear energy Radioactive elements ‘Types of radiation from radioactive elements: alpha, beta, gamma ‘Nuclearstructure and radioactive decay Half-life Radioisotopes Nuclearreaction ‘Nuclear energy: nuclear fission and fusion Health hazards from radioactive substances Application in Nursing practice Unit VIII; Practical Application of principles of Chemistry to clinical Nursing practice. ee ES Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Microbiology Course Code: GsT14 Placement: First Year (First Semester) Duration; 60 Hours (Lecture: 15 Hours; Practical: 45 Hours) Credit Unit: 2 Introduction Microbiology is the study of both unicellular and simple multicellular microscopic organiy (microorganisms).Medical Microbiology is concerned with the study of those microorgani bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi — which are detrimental to the health of man, by their abiliy produce disease. The study of Microbiology at this level provides the student nurse the opportuni acquire a broad knowledge about the different types of organisms, and their relevance in dix ‘causation, as well as the application of microbiological principles in disease control. Learning Objectives Atthe end of the course, students should be able to: 1 Discuss the historical development of Microbiology and its contribution to medicine and healt 2. Classify microorganisms with their distinguishing features. Discuss the general principles of disease process and infectious disease control. Discuss the various microorganisms of clinical importance. Identify the basic processes of immunology and immune response. Interpret results of laboratory microbiological investigations. Explain the principles of environmental sanitation and healthcare waste management. NO MawS Course Content Unit I: Introduction Definition of microbiological terms History and development of Microbiology Relevance of Microbiology toNursing Classification of microorganisms Unit Ii: Infectious Process and Infectious Disease Control Source, transmission and course of infection + Chain of spread (causative agent, reservoirs, carriers, portal of exit, mode of transmission, P* of entry and susceptible hosts). Lesions producedby infective agents in the body + General signs and symptoms of infectious process + Principles of control of infectious diseases Hand washing, waste disposal, handling and dsposaf sfsharps Decontamination, disinfection and sterilization a Scanned with CamScanner = Principles of asepsis and application to sterile procedures/operating theatres. = Disposal of infected materialsand specimens, Surveillance Quarantine, isolation, contact tracing, ease control and notification + Standard precautionary measures Funetions ofthe Infectious Control Unit ofthe hospital. Unit III: Microorganisms ofclinicalimportance Normal flora Description, mode of transmission, diagnosis, course and treatment of specific microorganisms Microbiology of water, milk and food (water-borne, milk-borne and food-borne diseases). + Worm, larvaandova, Unit IV: Introduction to Immunology and Immune Response General principles and practice of Immunology Antigensand Antibodies Body's defences against microorganisms: - Non-specific - Specific + Classification of Immunity + AbnormalImmuneresponses = Auto-immune response - Anaphylaxis - Serum Sickness ~ Acquired Immune Deficiencies Unit V: Diagnostic Microbiology Collection of specimen formicrobiological investigation Isolation of microorganisms from different environments Identification of different organisms/specific distinguishing features. Incubation and examination of specimens under various test conditions Microbiological tests of food, milk and water. Unit VI: Environmental Aspects of Microbiology Introduction to Entomology and Parasitology Environmental sanitation and parasitic infections Sewage and waste disposal * Water and airpollution + Health care waste disposal ~ Riskand hazards ofhealth care waste -_— me 5 um tL Scanned with CamScanner Classification ofhealth care waste Importance of proper health care waste disposal Key steps in health care waste management Methods of health care waste disposal ——— i Scanned with CamScanner Course Titl Social and Behavioural Selence GST 15, Placement: First Year (First Semester) Duration: 30 Hours Lecture Credit Unit 3 Introduction ‘This course is designed to facilitate students’ understanding of concepts and principles in Sociology and Psychology. The relevance of these concepts and their influences on human behaviour in health and illness, are explored. Course Objectives Attheend of the course, students should beable to: Pena he Déscribe relevant terms and concepts in Sociology and Psychology. Explain the role of social institutions in the overall wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Discuss social values and cultural determinants of diseases and health-iliness behaviour. Discuss the relationship within the health care environment, health practitioners and clients. Demonstrate how to provide culturally-sensitive care to patients. Discuss the theories of personality, human growth and development. Explain the theories associated with cognition, motivation, and learning, Demonstrate psychological methods in health care management. Describe tools used in psychological testing methods. Course Content Unit I: Nature and Scope of Sociology Definition of Concepts Relevance of Sociology in Nursing Founding fathers of Sociology and their contributions: - Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Max Webber and Karl Max Introduction to Anthropology Social Stratification Relationship between Social Class and health status Social Change and Population Dynamics Concept of Psychology Branches of Psychology Scientific Method Relevance of Psychology to Nursing Social Process/Adaptive Processes Socialization Social institutions such as family, schools, religious institutions and their effects on the individual. Organization of health care institutions Health care delivery systems Group/community concepts and influences on health 7. Scanned with CamScanner Unit III: Health Illness Behaviour Culture, society, tradition and belief system Relationship between culture, society and Nursing. Influence of culture on health and illness. Pathways tohealth care Cultural factors influencing the acceptance and utilisation of health care services, Traditional and scientific medical beliefs ‘Transcultural Nursing Unit IV: Relationshipsin Health Care Organizations Formal organization and bureaucracy Bureaucracy and organizational culture Inter-professional relationship Intra-professional relationship Inter-personal relationship ‘Nurse-patientrelationship UnitV: Human Growth and Development Principles of growth and development~ Factors influencing growth and development Theory of Psychosexual Development Freud): Theory of Psychosocial Development (Erikson) Theory of Cognitive Development (Piaget) Collective Unconsciousness (Carl Jung) ‘Theory of Basic Human Needs (Abraham Maslow) Bases of mental health in family situations + Mother-childrelationship = Characteristics and problems associated with each stage of human development: = Childhood - Adolescence - Adulthood = OldAge Unit VI: Human Emotions and Behaviour Concept ofhuman emotions and behaviour Instinct and behaviour Emotions and reflex action Themind Aititude, Motivation and intelligence et. Unit VII: Cognition, Motivation and Learning Process of perception, interpretation, and learning. ‘Memory and forgetting Intelligence ‘Leaming theory: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and Cognitive Social Leamin¢ Process of problem-solving Communication ——eaSSS Scanned with CamScanner Interpersonal Relationship Crisis and Crisis Intervention Fundamentals of psychopathology of mental illness Personality development and personality tests “Unconscious motivation (personality defence mechanisms) Unit VIII: Psychological Methods used in Health Care Management Psychotherapy Counselling, Behaviour therapy Group therapy Group dynamics Interpersonal relationship Unit IX: Psychological Testing Methods Definition Psychological tools (standardized tests) + ‘Typesoftests: - Projective tests - Non-projective tests =. Vocational inventory - Nursingimplications Scanned with CamScanner ‘Anatomy and Physiology I GNS 121 First Year (Second Semester) 90 Hours (30 Hours Lectures, 45 Hours Practical; 15 Hours Tutorial) Credit Unit: 4 Introduction - This course further exposes students to the normal structure and functions of the respiratory, digesiy urinary, integumentary, endocrine and reproductive system, Learning Objectives ‘Atthe end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe the structures and functions of the listed systems of the digestive, urinary, muscy skeletal and reproductive systems. 2. Utilise the knowledge ofthese systems in health-educating clients/patient. 3. Relate the structural adaptation of the organs of reproduction to their functions in normal and pathologic conditions. 4. Utilise the knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology in he care of clients during the pre- natal, intra-natal and post-natal periods of life. 5. Relate congenital malformations with the vulnerable period of human development. 6 Describe the role of predisposing factors in the development of congenital malformations. ‘Course Content Unit I: The Digestive System Organs of digestion (Mouth, esophagus, Stomach, Intestines and accessory organs. ~ Physiology of digestion, absorption and metabolism. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Bo Mass Index (BMI). Digestive secretions and control. Physiology of defecation. Unit I: The Urinary System ‘Organs of the urinary system: (Kidneys, Ureters, Urinary bladder Urethra). ‘The Nephrons and urine formation Functions of the kidney (including hormonal) Physiology of Micturition Fluidandelectrolytes balance Theurinary buffer system ‘Acid-base balance Unit III: The Musculoskeletal System The skeletal tissues development, structure and function (compact and cancellous bone tisst* ‘The skeletal system composition, structures and functions Joints and articulations types, structures and functions ‘The muscle tissues —development, structures and functions (skeletal, cardiac and s® muscles) Physiology of muscle contraction ———— (40 Scanned with CamScanner ‘The Reproductive System Unit IV The Male Reproductive System The structure of the male reproductive system: External, nteral and accessory organs. ‘Themale sexual act (mechaism of erection/ejaculation) a Spermatogenesis Influence of reproductive hormones at puberty ‘Andropause Unit V: The Female Reproductive System Unit: ‘The structure ofthe female reproductive system: External, Internal and accessory organs. ‘Themenstrual cycle/menstruation ‘The female sex hormones Ovulation, fertilization and oogenesis Bony pelvis Pelvic floor (changes during pregnancy, labour and puerperium) Influence of related hormones on reproductive organs at puberty, pregnancy. Menopause Breasts (changes in pregnancy, labour and puerperium) Physiology oflactation Foetal Development Ferfilition and implantation Embryonic development Placenta formation Placenta at term (structure and functions) ‘Abnormalities of the placenta Foeto-lacenta exchange Foetal -Circulation (structure) Circulatory change at birth The foetal skull External structures development, sutures, fontanelles, diameters, internal structures changes during labour: moulding and its complications, injuries. Unit VII: Physiological changes during pregnancy, labour and puerperium Haematological Cardiovascular Respiratory Gastrointestinal Renal Central Nervous System Endocrine Musculoskeletal Dermatological Breast Tissue a Scanned with CamScanner Foundation of Nursing I GNS 122 Placement: First Year (Second Semester) Duration: 90 Hours (Lecture: 30 Hours, 45 Hours Practical; 15 Hours Tutorial) Course Uni 3 Introduction This course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in basic nursing procedures, as. techniques, injection safety and legal aspects of Nursing. Course Objectives Atthe end of this course, students shouldbe ableto: 1. Demonstrate competence in drug administration to prevent complications : 2. Apply principles of aseptic technique and injection safety inthe care of patients, 3. Explain the importance ofhealthcare waste management. Course Content Unit I: Administration of Drugs Principles/Rules of drugadministration Classification of routes of administration: e.g Oral, IM, LV., Rectal,nunction Intradermal subcutaneous, Intraheal, ‘Venepuncture, Topical, Instillation of drops, Ear and Eye irtigationetc. Drugcontrolact Oral and Parenteral Setting Intrayenousine ‘Administration of L.V. fluids/blood Use ofluid intake and output hart. Dilution of lotions, suspensions/injections Calculation of dosages Unit I: Aseptic Techniques Introduction/principles of aseptic techniques Standard precaution Sterilization, disinfection and decontamination Central Sterilizing Supply Department (CSSD ‘Theatre Sterile Supply Unit (TSSU) Techniques in the use of masks/gloves Pressing of wound Removal ofsutures Injection Procedure a vb Scanned with CamScanner Care of drainage tube Isolation techniques/barrier nursing unit ITI: Injection Safety Refinition Risk associated with unsafe injection practices. Diseases/Conditions transmitted or caused by unsafe injection practices. Riskgroups. Relationship between infection prevention and control and injection safety. Conditions causing risks to providers, patients and communities. ‘WHO recommendations on injection safety. Filling of the monthly monitoring of injection safety devices form Requisition for injection safety commodities, calculating and ordering commodities and supplies using the stock cards. National, regional and global health care waste management policies and laws. Basel convention: Stockholding conventions. i 2 United Nations packaging requirements etc. Unit IV: Unsafe Injection Practices Definition. Overview of the burden of unsafe injection practices Unsafe injection practices that harm the recipient, health worker and community. Reasons for giving unsafe/unnecessary injections Reasons for patients/clients not insisting on safe injections. Unit: Introduction to Healtheare Waste Risk and hazards of healthcare waste Classification ofhealtheare waste Importance of proper healthcare waste disposal Key steps in healthcare waste management Methods of healthcare waste disposal. Se ee Ee Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Medical/Surgical Nursing Course Code: GNS 123 Placement: First Year (Second Semester) Duration: 75¥ours (30 Hours Lecture; 45 Hours- Practical) Credit Unit: 3 Introduction : : see ees re ‘Medical-Surgical nursing practice requires a wide range of activities. It involves holistic care ane rooted in health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance and restoration which may be cay outinthe community and institutional settings, Therefore, the course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the cay patients with Medical/Surgical conditions. Learning Objectives Atthe end of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and terminologies in Medical-Surgical Nurs Demonstrate diagnostic measures used in medical/surgical conditions and interpret results. Describe emerging diseases and factors that lead to their development. Utilise thé Nursing Process as a framework for the care of patients/clients. Describe body defence mechanisms and associated problems. Describe the principles of Operating Room Nursing. Describe the concept and principles of rehabilitation. Identify the roles of the individual, family, community, governmental and non-govemmme organisations in rehabilitation. SN AVaAYN Course Content Unit I: Concepts and Terms in Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts in Medical-Surgical Nursing + Holisticcare Primary Nursing Team Nursing Health illness Continuum ‘Adaptation Homeostasis Stress Mlness Behaviour Unit II: Diagnostic Measures Background Information, steps, and roles of the Nurse before during and after, reporting | interpretation of findings inthe following diagnostic measures: Assessment History taking Physical examination Vital signs, weight, height, apex beat and fetal heart beat eo “1“_CO Scanned with CamScanner . Healthscreening preparation + Urinetesting + Bloodanalysis + Blood groupsand cross matching. Ureaand electrolytes X-ray + Ultrasound + MRI + CT-SCAN Positron Emission Tomography (PET) ‘Unit III: Common Situations that Threaten Adaptation Definition, causes signs and symptoms pathophysiology relevant theories, implication for nursing and ‘Nursing Process Application in the management of the following conditions: Inflammation Pain + Fatigue + Haemorrhage + Shock Fever Fluid and electrolyte imbalance . ‘Asphyxia Unconsciousness Anxiety Fear Insomnia Dyspnoea Oedema Stress Fainting UnitIV: Management of Patients with Infectious Diseases Review of elated anatomy and physiology fthe body defence system Body defence Mechanisms ‘The infection process Preventing Infection inthe Hospital Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases Covid-19 Review of the nursing Process Unit Vs: Principles of Operating Room Nursing Operating Room ‘Structure Types Modular Theatre Casualty Theatre 45 Scanned with CamScanner Operating Room Nursing Perioperative Asepsis ‘Operating Room Protocols Circulating ‘Scrubbing Swabbing Needle counting Instrumentation Roles of the Nursein Peri-operative Care Preoperative Intra-operative Post-operative care Prevention of complications Hazards of Operating Room Nursing Biological Chemical Legal Physical Psychological Social Personnelin The Operating Theatre Scrub Nurse Circulating Nurse ‘Nurse Anaesthetist Anaesthetist ‘Surgeon Nursingstudent Health Orderlies ete. Unit VI: Principles and Practice of Rehabilitation Philosophy, scope and objectives of rehabilitation, Concepts and process rehabilitation. Members of the rehabilitation team Specific rehabilitation situations Techniques of rehabilitation Roles of th sapiiange individual family, community, government and non-governmental organisatios Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Primary Health Carel Course Code: GNS 124 Placement: First Year (Second Semester) Duratio ‘75hours: (30 hours-Lecture; 45 Hours-Practical) Credit Units: 3Units Introduction ‘The course will expose students to the foundations and basic knowledge of Primary Health Care as the global option for making healthcare available and accessible to all with a focus on working with individuals, families, groups, and communities to promote and maintain optimum well-being and health. Itcovers the analysis, review of the principles and essential elements of PHC, designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for teamwork and to efficiently assist and encourage individuals, families, groups, and communities in preventing health issues, identifying, prioritising, and attending to their health needs ina responsible and sustainable manner. Learning Objectives ‘Attheend of this course, students should be abletto: Explain the concepts of Primary Health Care, Describe the history of Primary Health Care Describe the rationales, principles, and elements of Primary Health Care Describe community structure and functions. Discuss the strategies for community diagnosis in PHC Discuss the principles of IEC in PHC. Demonstrate clinical skills in PHC Bayeepr Course Content Unit I: Introduction to Primary Health Care Concepts, historical perspectives, philosophy. Elements of Primary Health Care Principles of Primary Health Care Health patterns of the populations. Organisational scope, structures, and functions of development committees in Primary Health Care services in Nigeria: + Village Development Committee ~ Health Facility Development Committee + District Development Committee = Local Government Area Primary Health Care Development Committee Others: State Implementation Committee National Policy Implementation Committee Unit Ii: The Community: Structure and Functions of Groups and People in the Community Community structure: Leadership and decision-making in community practice. Family patterns in PHC Staffing in the Primary Health Care system The roles of Primary Health Care workers: ——— Scanned with CamScanner Traditional Birth Attendants Village Health Workers Community Health Extension Workers (Senior, Junior) Community Health Officers Midwives Public Health Nurses Community Physicians ete. The role of voluntary and non-governmental agencies in primary health care, Functions and responsibilities of the nurse in relation to other workers within the Primary Hea, Care setting. Unit ITI: Community Diagnosis ‘Community Diagnosis: Concept, types of health needs/community diagnosis Rationale for community diagnosis Epidemiological information needed for community diagnosis Methods and steps used in community diagnosis, Situation analysis Concept ofsituation analysis Instrumentused in situation analysis Steps in conductinga situation analysis UnitIV: Community Mobilization ‘Community Mobilisatic Concept of community mobilisation Objective and principles of community mobilisation Rationale for community mobilisation in Primary Health Care Roles of community mobilisation in Primary Health Care Steps in the community mobilisation process Community mobilisation action cycle Advocacy skills, designing advocacy message Unit V: Health Education, IEC and Behavioural Change Communication Concept of Health Education, IEC and Behavioural Change Communication IEC support materials, types, and factors that ensure the acceptability and effectiveness of! support materials Steps in developing IEC activities Behavioural Change Communication BCC (Heath Education) - Definition, Princip ‘Methods. ‘The Role of IEC in Behavioural Change Application of principles of teaching and leaning to BCC Guidance and Counselling. ‘Communication skills and group dynamics n Primary Health Care. Unit VI: Clinical Skills in Primary Health Care History taking, recording and reporting skills Physical examination 48, —$$_____— Scanned with CamScanner Diagnostic techniques ‘Nutritional assessment: ‘Anthropometric measurements Clinical nutritional assessment Biomedical assessment ‘Socio-economic assessment Use of Standing Orders in PHC Surveillance and assessment of high-risk group D> Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: Pharmacology Course Code: GNS125, Placement: First Year (Second Semester) Duration: 30 Hours (Lecture 30 Hours) (Credit Unit: 2 Introduction ‘This course is designed to provide information on the importance of Pharmacology in Nursing and, responsibilities of the nurse in drug administration. It equips students with skills in understanding terminologies used in drug administration. Emphasis is laid on the preparation and administration, drugs. Learning Objectives Attheendof the course students should beableto: 1. Explain relevant terminologies and abbreviations used in Pharmacology. Discuss the importance of Pharmacology in Nursing. Deseribe drug classification, sourcesand basic preparation, Calculate drug dosages. Utilise the rules and regulations guiding the use and administration of drugs. Describe the role of the nurse in the storage, administration, record keeping of drugs andl implications. 7. Discuss the problems of drugabuse in Nigeria awaen Course Content Unit 1: Introduction History of Pharmacology + Definition of terms: pharmacology, drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogentti pharmacodynamics, idiosyncrasies. + Generic (pharmaceutical) and brand (trade) names of drugs. + Importance of Pharmacology in Nursing. (& Complimentary therapy and its implications fornursing practice in Nigeria. CX Scanned with CamScanner Unit I: Sources and Classification of Drugs ‘Typesof drugs. Sources of drugs: traditional and orthodox. + Classification of drugs according to their functions. Classification of drugs according to their formation. Unit II: Preparation of drugs - ‘Various methods of preparation of drugs. Dilution of solutions from stock. \ + Calculation of drug dosages in relation to: stock strength, age/weight, infusion rates, tablets, mixtures and solutions, Administration of drugs in their various forms e.g. tablets, lotion, solution, etc. Abbreviations used for drug administration e.g. dly,bd, tds, qds, nocte, pmetc. Drug overdose and use of general and specific antidotes. Drugabuse and addiction: definition and scope. = Legal implications on the storage, administration and record keeping of drugs. z Unit IV: Routes of drug administration Rights of drug administration. - Nurse Centered - Client Centered Routes of drug admi - intraperitoneal > intrapleural ~ intraarterial - intracardiac ~ mucus membrane = topical ~ sublingual + rectal + inhalation UnitV: Safety in drug administration ~ Safety measures in storage and administration of drugs. Control measures in drug administration. Control measures for drug abuse and addiction. Handling and storage of drugs. Nurses’ responsibility in administration of drugs. i Scanned with CamScanner Unit VI: Mechanism of drug action = Pharmacokinetics principles: absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Pharmacodynamics principles: = actions = interaction: synergism, antagonism, drug absorption = adverse drugsreactions: types, manifestations and management. Idiosynerasies. Effect of age, diet, occupation and disease on drug disposition, distribution and elimination, —— 82s Scanned with CamScanner Nursing Ethics and Jurisprudence GST 126 First Year (Second Semester) 30 Hours (30 Hours Lecture) 2 Course Unit: Introduction ‘The course introduces students to the ethico-legal issues in Nursing. It highlights the code of ethics, decrees and, regulations applied to the Nursing profession. It further elaborates on the right and responsibilities ofa nurse, legal roles of anurse, common offences and legal protection of anurse. Course Objectives Atthe end f this course, students should beableto: . Explain the concept of ethics and principle of standard of practice in Nursing. Describe the legal roles and rights ofthe Nurse. Explain the regulation of Nursing education and practice Explain active failures and latent errors Appr Course Content UnitI: Ethieal Conceptin Nursing Value and value clarification Morality Ethics/Btiquettes in Nursing Code of ethies (ICN/ICM) Ethics and Standard of Practice (confidentiality, informed consent, care of patients’ property, clinical trial, controlled substance, signing of legal documents). Quality of good nurse Work attitude Ethical dilemma and model of resolving ethical dilemma Unit IT: Regulation of Nursing + Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria; Structure and Direction, Standard and Regulation of training and practice, Licensure requirement and disciplinary measures, Continuing Professional Development, etc Rights and responsibilities ofa nurse ‘Human rightsand Patient's bill ofrights Professionalism; National and International (ICN, ICM, NANNM, ete) Unit I11: The Legal aspect of Nursing Legal roles of the nurseasa: = Provider ofservice - Employer ~._ Private citizen ie Scanned with CamScanner Nursing Legislation in Nigeria Nursing PracticeAct = DecreeNo, 89 of 1979 and amended decree No. 54 of 1988, No. 18 of 1989 Common Offences > Tort ~ Negligence ~ Malpractice > Assaultandbattery > Falseimprisonment ~ Invasion ofprivacy ~ Vicarious Liability = Inftingementof patients right ~ Criminal offences = Manslaughter = Infanticide ~ Latenterrorsandactive failures Legal Safeguards in Narsing practice Recordkeeping ~ Incidentreport - Provision of competent care - Good Samaritan Act = Professional Liability - Indemnity Insurance —_—oOoOoOOO 71 Scanned with CamScanner Course Title: ‘Anatomy and Physiology IIL Course Code: GNS211 Placement: Second Year (First Semester) Duration: ‘75Hours—(30Hours Lecture; 45Hours Tutorial) Credit Uni 3 Introduction — ‘The course provides students with the knowledge ofthe structure and functions of the Nervous System and special senses. Learning Objectives Atthe end ofthe course, students should be ableto: 1 Describe the structure and functions of the Nervous system 2. Describe the structure and functions of the Special Senses, Course Content Unit I: The EndocrineSystem The endocrine organs. The structure ofeach organ Mechanism ofhormone productionrelease, functions and control. Effects ofover or under secretion of hormones. Hormone receptors-the chemical nature and clinical relevance |: The Integumentary System ‘The structure ofthe integumentary system (skin) Functions of the skin: (protective, temperature regulatory functions etc.). Unit: TheNervousSystem ~ Thedevelopment, organition and structures ofthe nervous system + Classification of the nervous system (Central ripheral and autonomic Nervous system) + Thestructure and functions of the nervous tissue. + TheBrain Structure ofthe brain Themeninges ‘Theventricles Functional areas of the brain (motor areas, sensory areas, Basal ganglia, Limbic system, Vital centers, Cranial nerves) Nerve pathways, wakefulness, sleep. The Brain Stem Diencephal + Pons varolii + Medulla Oblongata * The Cerebellum ~ Structure and functions of the lobes TheSpinal Cord SS a Scanned with CamScanner ia = Structure Functions (Reflexarch) Spinal nerves (Spinal reflexes) The Peripheral Nervous system ‘Structure and function sensory nerves) Autonomic Nervous System Structure and organisation ‘The Sympathetic and parasympathetic Nervous System Unit IV: The Special Senses + Organs ofthe special senses - TheBye > TheEar - Theose - Thetongue - Theskin - Mechnism ofsight, hearing, balance, smell, taste, touch etc. Jo Scanned with CamScanner CourseTitle: Foundation of Nursing III Course Code: GNS212 Placement: Second Year (First Semester) Duration: 75 Hours (30 Hours Lecture; (45 Hours Practical) Credit Unit: 3 Introduction course is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in patient care and emergency resuscitation. Italso exposes students to the use of technology in nursing practice. Course Objectives “Atthe end of the course, students should be able to: 1 Demonstrate skill in the management of patients with feeding and elimination problems 2, Demonstrate skill in emergency resuscitative care. 3, Demonstrateskillsin the use of technology in patient care Course Content Unit: Nursing Care of Patients with Feeding/Elimination Problems Passage and care of Nasogastric tube ‘Nasogastric tube feeding Assisted feeding of patients Gastrostomy feeding Care of Patients with bowel problems «Constipation, diarthoea and incontinence of faeces Bariumenemata - Flatulence/ Insertion of flatus tube + Gastriclavage + Rectal washout Colostomy care Care of Patients with urinary problems Urinary retention, incontinence/stress incontinence Bougies and dlators Catheters/catheterisation Indwelling catheter Drainage Bladder irrigation. UnitIt: Basie Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ‘Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Supporting respiratory functions Inhalation/Nelson'inhaler/Nebulization 3. —_—_—<—— Scanned with CamScanner teamtent ‘Oxygen Administration:- intranasal, tent, and face mask Intermittent suction of the tracheobronchial tree. NITIV: Technologies used in Nursing Electronic blood pressure device Cardiac monitors Infusion pumps Syringe drive Glucometer Pulse-oximeter Automated patient bed/Smartbed Use of simulators Electronic medical records Portable monitors ‘Wearable devices Tele-Nursing Automated extemal defibrillators Infrared thermometer Ventilator, etc, — 38 ——______—_____ Scanned with CamScanner CourseTitle: Medical/Surgical Nursing I CourseCode: GNS213 Placement: Second Year (First Semester) Duration: ‘75Hours (30 hours Lecture; 45 hours Practical) Credit Unit: 3 Introduction ‘Adult health problems require a wide range of skills to provide not only the necessary physical care but ‘also psychological support. Hence the delivery of expert comprehensive care with an understanding of the fullimpact of the disorder on the individuals quality of life is very i This course is therefore designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in the management of patients with problems of dermatologic, digestive, genito-urinary and respiratory systems. Learning Objectives ‘Atthe end ofthe course, students should be able: 1. Describe the structure and functions ofthe selected systems 2. Explain the diagnostic procedures used for selected disorders 3. Demonstrate skills in the managements of patients before, during and after diagnostic and nursing procedures 4, Utilise nursing process in the management of patients with disorders ofthe selected systems. Coursecontent: {anagement of Clients with Problems of the Cardiovascular System ‘Anatomic and Physiologic overview “Assessment of clients with cardiovascular disorders - Healthhistory - Physicalassessment Diagnostic evaluation Conditions affecting the cardiovascular system - Dysrhythmias = Coronary artery disease ‘Structural, infectious and inflammatory cardiac disorders Cardiac tumour and trauma surgery ‘Vascular disorders and problems of peripheral circulation + Pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders + Management of clients with cardiovascular problems using the nursing process ‘Complications ofcardiovascular disorders Nurse’srolein the prevention of cardiovascular problems Special procedures: e.g., Electrocardiogram, Defibrillation etc. Unit II: Management of clients with problems of the respiratory system Anatomic and physiologic overview ofthe respiratory system Assessment of clients with respiratory problems Health history Physical assessment Psychosocial assessment a 9) Scanned with CamScanner

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