GNM Nursing Syllabus and Subjects

Anatomy and Physiology

Fundamentals of Nursing

Microbiology

Community Health Nursing-I

Psychology

English

Sociology

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Medical Nursing-I

Basics of Computer

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing-II

Medical Surgical Nursing-I

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Community Health Nursing-II 

Internship 

Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing 

Project Work

Pediatric Nursing

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Anatomy and Physiology

Structure and function of cells, Organization of body systems, Musculoskeletal system, Cardiovascular system, Nervous system, Endocrine system

Core

Microbiology

Classification of microorganisms, Pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes, Microbial growth and reproduction, Laboratory techniques in microbiology, Immunology basics

Psychology

Introduction to psychology, Psychological disorders and treatment, Mental health and wellness, Cognitive processes and behavior,  Psychological assessment techniques

Sociology

Introduction to sociology, Health disparities and social determinants of health, Role of nurses in community health, Impact of technology on society, Research methods in sociology

Fundamentals of Nursing

Nursing process and critical thinking, Basic patient care skills, Health assessment techniques, Documentation and record-keeping, Cultural competence in nursing

Community Health Nursing-I

Principles of community health nursing, Health promotion strategies, Environmental health issues, Epidemiology and disease prevention, Role of nurses in health education, Community resources and referral systems

English

Medical terminology and language, Communication skills in healthcare, Writing skills for nursing documentation, Critical thinking and analysis of written material

Medical Surgical Nursing-I

Pre-operative and post-operative care, Nursing interventions for common medical conditions, Care for patients with respiratory disorders

Core

Computer Education

Basic software applications (MS Office), Introduction to health informatics, Electronic health records (EHR), Using technology for patient education

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Assessment of mental health disorders, Nursing interventions for psychiatric conditions, Psychopharmacology and medication management, Ethical and legal issues in mental health care

Communicable Disease Nursing

Epidemiology of communicable diseases, Vaccination schedules and management, Role of nurses in outbreak investigations, Health education for disease prevention

Elective

Orthopaedic Nursing

Assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders, Pain management in orthopedic conditions, Application and care of orthopedic devices (casts, splints), Understanding complications in orthopedic nursing

Ophthalmic Nursing

Nursing care for patients with eye conditions, Patient education on eye health, Management of ocular emergencies, Understanding common ophthalmic medications, Rehabilitation for visually impaired patients, 

Oncology Nursing

Assessment and management of cancer patients, Palliative care and end-of-life issues,  Role of nurses in cancer prevention and screening, Understanding cancer research and clinical trials

Skin Nursing

Assessment of skin disorders, Nursing management of dermatological conditions, Understanding dermatological medications, Role of dermatology nurses in patient care, Community health initiatives for skin health

Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing

Normal pregnancy and antenatal care, Postpartum care and complications, Neonatal care and assessment, Community-based midwifery practices

Core

Community Health Nursing -II

Principles of community health nursing, Maternal and child health programs, Health education and promotion in communities, Management of communicable diseases, Role of nurses in disaster management and preparedness

Paediatric Nursing

Pediatric assessment and examination techniques, common pediatric illnesses and their nursing management, pediatric nutrition and feeding techniques, pediatric pharmacology, and medication administration

Educational Methods and Media for Teaching in Practice of Nursing 

Curriculum development and design, Teaching strategies and methodologies in nursing education, Use of technology and media in nursing education, professional development and continuous education for nurses

Research Basics

Introduction to nursing research methodologies, Research ethics in nursing, Literature review and critical appraisal of research, Evidence-based practice in nursing

Health Economics

Economic evaluation in healthcare, Health financing and funding mechanisms, Quality of care and economic outcomes, Role of nurses in health policy and economic decision-making

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

Ross & Wilson, S. K. Sharma

Human body systems, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, nervous system, endocrine system

Fundamentals of Nursing

Virginia Henderson, T. K. Indrani

Nursing procedures, vital signs, infection control, patient communication, nursing ethics

Microbiology for Nurses

C.P. Baveja, Jawetz, Melnick & Adelberg

Microbial structure, disinfection, immunity, Bacterial infections, fungal infections, and parasitic infections

Medical-Surgical Nursing II

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, S.C. Das

Surgical procedures, postoperative care, cardiovascular disorders, renal care, Endocrine disorders

Pharmacology for Nurses

K.D. Tripathi, B. Suresh

Drug classifications, dosage calculations, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, patient education

Psychiatric Nursing

Bharti Sharma, Gail W. Stuart

Psychiatric assessment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, therapeutic communication,

Community Health Nursing I

Shivendu S. Srivastava, Mary A. Nies

Health indicators, family health nursing, community diagnosis, maternal and child health

Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing

Cecily Cromwell, D.C. Dutta

Prenatal care, postnatal care, newborn care, gynecological disorders

Nursing Research and Statistics

K.P. Neeraja, Denise F. Polit

Research methodology, data collection, sampling techniques, statistical analysis,  research ethics

Mental Health Nursing

K.L. Lalitha, Stuart G. Sundeen

Psychiatric disorders, psychotropic medications, mental health assessment, psychotherapy

Medical-Surgical Nursing III

Brunner & Suddarth, P.V. Rathnam

Critical care nursing, cardiac nursing, oncology nursing, perioperative care, pain management

Advanced Nursing Practice

Malarvizhi S, Patricia A. Potter

Evidence-based practice, Leadership in nursing, Nursing informatics, Advanced clinical skills, Legal and ethical issues, Quality improvement, Patient safety