1. Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing
Introduction:
This subject focuses on the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and common gynecological problems.
Key Notes:
- Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system
- Antenatal care: assessment, check-ups, high-risk pregnancy
- Intranatal care: stages of labor, normal delivery, partograph
- Postnatal care: mother and newborn assessment, breastfeeding
- Immediate newborn care and common newborn conditions
- Complications: pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, obstructed labor, PPH
- Gynecological conditions: fibroids, infections, prolapse
- Family planning: methods, counseling, contraceptive devices
2. Community Health Nursing – II
Introduction:
This subject emphasizes national health programs, public health systems, and delivering care at the community level.
Key Notes:
- Indian health system: PHC, sub-centers, referral systems
- National health programs: malaria, TB, leprosy, MCH, HIV
- Health indicators: IMR, MMR, morbidity and mortality rates
- School health: screenings, health talks, hygiene promotion
- Home visits: procedure, tools, bag technique
- Record maintenance and reporting systems
- Disaster management and emergency response
- International health organizations: WHO, UNICEF, Red Cross
3. Pediatric Nursing
Introduction:
Pediatric nursing involves the care of children from infancy through adolescence, covering normal growth and disease management.
Key Notes:
- Growth and development milestones
- Care of the newborn and high-risk infants
- Pediatric nutrition: breastfeeding, weaning
- Common childhood illnesses: pneumonia, diarrhea, measles
- Pediatric nursing procedures: bathing, feeding, medication
- Congenital disorders and genetic conditions
- IMNCI (Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness) guidelines
- Immunization schedule and vaccine storage
4. Nursing Education
Introduction:
This subject prepares nurses for educational roles through effective teaching and communication strategies.
Key Notes:
- Teaching-learning principles and methods
- Lesson planning and setting objectives
- Use of audio-visual aids: models, posters, multimedia
- Teaching methods: lecture, demonstration, role play
- Evaluation tools: written tests, feedback
- Clinical teaching methods: case studies, nursing rounds
5. Introduction to Research and Statistics
Introduction:
This subject introduces research methodology and statistical tools relevant to nursing practice.
Key Notes:
- Definition and objectives of nursing research
- Research problem identification and hypothesis formulation
- Data collection methods: interviews, surveys, observation
- Sampling methods: random, stratified, convenience
- Statistical analysis: mean, median, mode, percentages
- Tabulation and graphical presentation of data
- Report writing and referencing
6. Professional Trends and Adjustment
Introduction:
Covers the evolving roles of nurses, ethics, professional organizations, and career planning.
Key Notes:
- Characteristics of a profession and professional ethics
- Legal responsibilities and licensure
- Career planning and further education opportunities
- Roles of INC, State Nursing Councils, and TNAI
- Leadership qualities and supervisory responsibilities
- Continuing nursing education and workshops
7. Administration and Ward Management
Introduction:
Focuses on managing nursing units, staff, and resources efficiently.
Key Notes:
- Principles of hospital and ward management
- Staff assignment and duty planning
- Inventory and equipment management
- Reporting systems: shift reports, patient census
- Patient care coordination and time management
- Conflict resolution and team communication
8. Health Economics
Introduction:
Introduces economic principles related to health service delivery and budgeting.
Key Notes:
- Basics of economics: demand, supply, budgeting
- Health care financing and health insurance schemes
- Economic evaluation: cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit
- Hospital expenditure and resource allocation
- Role of government and private sector in health financing
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