Nursing Foundation

Nursing Foundation

1 Nursing Profession and Its Trends

  1. Definition and Meaning of Nursing, Nursing Profession and Nursing Practice
  2. Philosophy and Objectives of Nursing
  3. Concept of Nursing as a Profession
  4. Roles and Functions of a Professional Nurse
  5. Development of Nursing as a Profession
  6. Development of Nursing as a Profession in India
  7. Factors Influencing Nursing Trends
  8. Development of Nursing Education in India
  9. Patterns of Nursing Education
  10. Factors Influencing Nursing Education
  11. Scope in Nursing Profession
  12. Professional Organizations
  13. Expanded and Extended Role of Nurses
  14. Development of Nursing as a Profession
  15. Nurse Practitioner
  16. Nurse Clinician
  17. Nurse Specialist

2 Health Concepts

  1. Definition of Health and Ill Health
  2. Changing Concepts of Health
  3. Models of Health and Illness
  4. Dimensions of Health
  5. Factors Influencing Health/Determinants of Health
  6. Health Indicators
  7. Health Promotion Practices
  8. Epidemiological Aspects of Disease

3 Nursing Theories

  1. Definition of Terms
  2. Basic Elements of Theory Development
  3. Basic Elements of Nursing Theories
  4. Characteristics of Nursing Theories
  5. Importance of Theories in Nursing
  6. Oremโ€™s Self Care Deficit Theory
  7. Kingโ€™s Goal Attainment Theory
  8. Royโ€™s Adaptation Theory
  9. Peplauโ€™s Interpersonal Theory
  10. Applications of Theories in Nursing Practice

4 Developmental Stages of an Individual

  1. Definition of Terms
  2. Theories of Development
  3. Factors affecting Growth and Development
  4. Needs, Problems and Tasks of Various Developmental Stages
  5. Death and Dying

5 Psychosocial Basis of Nursing

  1. Communication Skills
  2. Self-concept and Health
  3. Stress and Adaptation (Homeostasis)

6 Interpersonal Relationship in Nursing

  1. Process, Principles and Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships
  2. Difference between Therapeutics and Social Relationships
  3. Phases of Nurse-Patient Relationship
  4. Role of a Nurse in Development of Interpersonal Relationships
  5. Factors Enhancing Interpersonal Relationships
  6. Factors Leading to Poor Interpersonal Relationships
  7. Role of a Nurse in Improving Interpersonal Relationships

7 Quality Assurance and Standards

  1. Definitions and Concepts of Quality, Quality Assurance and Standards
  2. Standards
  3. Evaluation of Care
  4. Steps in Developing Quality Assurance in the Hospital
  5. Role and Responsibilities of a Nurse Administrator in Developing Quality Assurance Systems

8 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing

  1. Definitions of Terms
  2. Ethics and Ethical Issues Related to Nursing
  3. Legal and Ethical Implications in Various Nursing Situations
  4. Human Rights and Rights of Elderly

9 Nursing Care Systems

  1. Quality Nursing Practice: Holistic Approach
  2. Systems of Nursing Care
  3. Alternative/Complementary Therapies

10 Holistic Health Care

  1. Holistic Health
  2. Body, Mind and Spirit Relationship
  3. Characteristics of Holistic Health
  4. Dimensions of Holistic Health Care
  5. Nutritional Awareness
  6. Over Eating โ€“ A Big Problem
  7. Physical Fitness
  8. Stress Awareness and Management
  9. Environmental Sensitivity
  10. Seven Simple Ideas to be Healthy
  11. Nurses Role in Holistic Health
  12. Traditional Health System/Alternative Health System
  13. Ayurveda
  14. Unani
  15. Siddha
  16. Naturopathy
  17. Homeopathy
  18. Yoga, Meditation, Reiki
  19. Traditional Chinese Medicine

11 Health for All

  1. Concept of Health for All
  2. Global Strategy for Health for All
  3. National Strategy for Health for All
  4. Evaluation of Progress of Health for All Strategies
  5. Major Issues and Strategies for Future Planning for Health for all Services
  6. Nursing in Support of Health for All

12 Information, Education and Communication

  1. Health Education
  2. Objectives of Health Education
  3. Principles of Health Education
  4. Health Education and Propaganda
  5. Communication and Health Education
  6. Principles of Communication
  7. Barriers to Communication
  8. Steps in Health Communication
  9. Importance of Communication
  10. Practice of Health Education
  11. Levels/Approaches of Health Education
  12. Central Health Education Bureau
  13. Role of Nurse in Information, Education and Communication

13 Provision of Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation

  1. Safe and Potable Water
  2. Sources of Water Supply
  3. Collection of Water
  4. Impurities of Water
  5. Purification of Water
  6. Disinfection of Wells and Ponds
  7. Storage and Use of Drinking Water
  8. Precautions during Epidemic
  9. Sanitation
  10. Sanitation and Environment
  11. Health Issues and Sanitation
  12. Excreta Disposal
  13. Sewage Disposal
  14. Role of Nurse in Providing Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation

14 Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition and Family Planning

  1. Maternal Care
  2. Principles of Care during Maternity Cycle
  3. Health Assessment and Care during Pregnancy
  4. Care during Labour and Delivery
  5. Care during Postnatal Period
  6. Training of Dais and Traditional Birth Attendants
  7. Care of Child
  8. Maternal Child Health Clinics
  9. Role of Nurse in Maternal and Child Health Clinic
  10. Nutrition
  11. Relationship of Nutrition to Health
  12. Foods, Nutrients, Functions of Food and Calorie Requirement
  13. Principles of Nutrition Education
  14. Role of Health Nurse in Nutrition Education
  15. Family Planning
  16. Objectives of Family Planning
  17. Role of Nurse in Family Planning

15 Prevention and Control of Locally Endemic Diseases

  1. Non-specific Viral Infections
  2. Measles
  3. Cholera
  4. Viral Hepatitis
  5. Goitre
  6. Malaria
  7. Hypertension
  8. Role of Nurse in Dealing with Locally Endemic Diseases

16 Treatment of Minor Ailments and Accidents

  1. Basic Principles of Care during Minor Ailments
  2. Conditions Affecting Eyes and Ears
  3. Conditions Affecting Respiratory Tract
  4. Conditions Affecting Cardio-vascular System
  5. Conditions Affecting Digestive System
  6. Conditions Affecting Urinary System
  7. Conditions Affecting Neuro-muscular System
  8. Conditions Affecting Reproductive System
  9. Conditions Affecting Mental Health
  10. Management of Accidents in Community Set up
  11. Management of Domestic Accidents at Various Levels of Care
  12. Treatment of Diarrhoeal Diseases at Various Levels of Care

17 Provision of Essential Drugs and Vaccines

  1. Concept of Essential Drugs
  2. Selection of Essential Drugs
  3. Managing Drugs
  4. Estimating Drug Requirementsโ€”Ordering and Stocking Drugs
  5. Issuing and Controlling the Use of Drugs
  6. Drugs at Different Levels of Care
  7. Vaccines