LEARNING OUTCOMES :

On completion of four year B.Sc Nursing program the graduate will be able to:

1.Apply knowledge from physical, biological, and behavioural sciences, medicine including alternative systems and nursing in providing nursing care to individuals, families and communities.

2.Demonstrate understanding of life style and other factors, which affect health of individuals and groups.

3.Provide nursing care based on steps of nursing process in collaboration with the individuals and groups.

4.Demonstrate critical thinking skill in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care.

5.Utilize the latest trends and technology in providing health care.

6.Provide  promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with the national health policies and programs.

7.Practice within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries.

8.Communicate effectively within individuals and groups, and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationship and team work.

9.Demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in clinical/community health settings.

10.Participate effectively as members of the health team in health care delivery system.

11.Demonstrate leadership and managerial skills in clinical/community health setting.

12.Conduct need based research studies in various setting and utilize the research findings to improve the quality of care.

13.Demonstrate awareness, interest, and contribute towards advancement of self and of the profession. 

Programme – specific outcomes:

1.English: To enable the students to enhance ability to comprehend spoken and written English (and use English) required for effective communication in their professional work. Students will practice their skills in verbal and written English during clinical and classroom experiences.

2.Anatomy: To enable students to acquire knowledge of normal structure of various human body systems and understand the alterations in anatomical structures in disease and practice of nursing.

3.Physiology: To assist the students to acquire knowledge of the normal physiology of various human body systems and understand the alterations in physiology in diseases and practice of nursing.

4.Nutrition: To assist the students to acquire knowledge of nutrition for maintenance of optimum health at different stages of life and its application for practice of nursing.

5.Biochemistry: To assist the students to acquire knowledge of the normal biochemical composition and functioning of human body and understand the alterations in biochemistry in diseases for practice of nursing.

6.Nursing Foundations: To help the students to develop an understanding of the philosophy, objective, theories and process of nursing in various Supervised Clinical settings. It is aimed at helping the students to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in techniques of nursing and practice them in Supervised Clinical settings.

7.Nursing Foundations (Practical): To help the students to develop an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, theories and process of nursing in various Clinical settings. It is aimed at helping the students to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in techniques of nursing and practice them in clinical settings.

8.Psychology: To assist the students to acquire knowledge of fundamental of psychology and develop an insight into behavior of self and others. Further it is aimed at helping them to practice the principles of mental hygiene for promoting mental health in nursing practice.

9.Microbiology: To enable students to acquire understanding of fundamentals of Microbiology and identification of various micro-organisms. It also provide opportunities for practicing infection control measures in hospital and community settings.

10.Introduction to computers: To develop basic understanding of uses of computer and its applications in nursing.

11.Sociology: To introduce the concepts of sociology related to community and social institutions in India and its relationship with health, illness and nursing.

12.Pharmacology: To enable students to acquire understanding of pharmaco-dynamics, pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics and nursing implications.

13.Pathology: To enable students to acquire knowledge of pathology of various disease conditions and apply this knowledge in practice of nursing.

14.Genetics: To enable students to acquire knowledge understanding of Genetics, its role in causation and management of defects and diseases.

15.Medical Surgical Nursing – I (Adult including Geriatric): Ti acquire knowledge and develop proficiency in caring for patients with medical surgical disorders in varieties of health care settings and at home.

16.Community Health Nursing – I: To help the students to appreciate the principles of promotion and maintenance of health.

17. Communication and Educational Technology: To help the students acquire and understanding of the principles and methods of communication and teaching. It helps to develop skill in communicating effectively, maintaining effective interpersonal relations, teaching individuals and groups in clinical, community health and educational settings.

18.Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatric) – II: To acquire knowledge and develop proficiency in caring for patients with medical and surgical disorders in varieties of health care settings and at home.

19.Child Health Nursing: To develop an understanding of the modern approach to child-care, identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children.

20.Mental Health Nursing: To develop an understanding of the modern 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.

21.Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing: to help the students to appreciate the concepts and principles of midwifery and obstetrical nursing. It helps them to acquire knowledge and skills in rendering nursing care to normal and high risk pregnant women during antenatal, natal and post natal periods in hospitals and community settings. It also helps to develop skills in managing normal and high risk neonates and participate in family welfare programme.

22.Community Health Nursing – II: To practice community health nursing for the individual, family and groups at both urban and rural settings by using concept and principles of health and community health nursing. 

23.Nursing Research and Statistics: To enable the students to develop an understanding of basic concepts of research, research process and statistics, it is further, structured to conduct/participate in need based research studies in various settings and utilized the research findings to provide quality nursing care. The hours for practical will be utilized for conducting individual/group research project.

24.Management of Nursing services and Education: To acquire understanding of management of clinical and community health nursing services, nursing educational programmes. This is also designed to enable students to acquire understanding of the professional responsibilities, prospects and contribution to the growth of the profession.


COURSE OUTCOME

The course outcome of the undergraduate nursing program is to:

•Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.

Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor, and manager in a clinical/public health setting.