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Syllabus for Nurse, Staff Nurse & Sister Nurse
Note: This exact syllabus is covered in our notes.
1. Anatomy
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Introduction to anatomical terms
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Organization of the human body
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Skeletal system
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Muscular system
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Nervous system
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Sensory system
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Circulatory and lymphatic system
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Respiratory system
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Digestive system
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Excretory (urinary) system
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Endocrine system
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Reproductive system (including breast)
2. Physiology
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Cell physiology
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Skeletal system
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Muscular system
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Nervous system
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Circulatory system
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Respiratory system
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Digestive system
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Excretory system
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Sensory organs
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Endocrine system
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Reproductive system
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Lymphatic and immunological system
3. Nutrition
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Introduction
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Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, energy
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Vitamins and minerals
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Water and electrolytes
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Cookery rules and preservation of nutrients
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Balanced diet
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Role of nurse in nutritional programmes
4. Biochemistry
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Introduction
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Structure and functions of cell membrane
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Composition and metabolism of carbohydrates
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Composition and metabolism of lipids
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Composition and metabolism of amino acids and proteins
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Composition and metabolism of vitamins and minerals
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Immunochemistry
5. Nursing Foundations
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Introduction
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Hospital admission and discharge
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Communication and nurse–patient relationship
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Nursing process
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Documentation and reporting
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Vital signs and health assessment
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Machinery, equipment, and linen
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Meeting needs of patients
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Activities of daily living
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Physiological needs
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Fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base balance
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Psychosocial needs
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Infection control in clinical settings
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Administration of medications
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Care of perioperative patients
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Care of patients with special needs
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Care of terminally ill patients
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Hospital management system
6. Psychology
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Introduction
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Biology of behaviour
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Cognitive processes
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Motivation and emotional processes
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Personality
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Developmental psychology
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Mental hygiene and mental health
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Psychological assessment and tests
7. Microbiology
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Introduction
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General characteristics of microbes
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Infection control
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Pathogenic organisms
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Immunity
8. Sociology
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Introduction
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Individual and society
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Culture
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Biodiversity and its conservation
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Social groups and processes
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Population
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Family and marriage
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Social stratification
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Types of communities in India (rural, urban, regional)
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Social change
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Social organization and social system
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Social control
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Social problems
9. Pharmacology, Pathology & Genetics
A. Pharmacology
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Introduction
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Chemotherapy
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Antiseptics, disinfectants, and insecticides
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Drugs acting on G.I. system
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Drugs acting on respiratory system
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Drugs acting on urinary system
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Drugs used on skin and mucous membranes
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Drugs acting on nervous system
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Cardiovascular drugs
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Hormonal drugs and supplementation
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Contraception and medical termination of pregnancy
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Drugs used in alternative systems of medicine
B. Pathology
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Introduction
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Special pathology
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Clinical pathology
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Examination of body cavity fluids
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Transudates and exudates
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Urine and faeces examination
C. Genetics
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Introduction
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Maternal, prenatal, and genetic influences on development
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Genetic testing in neonates and children
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Genetic conditions in adolescents and adults
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Genetic services
10. Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult Including Geriatrics)
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Introduction to medical–surgical nursing and asepsis
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Common signs, symptoms, and management
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Nursing management of patients with:
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Respiratory disorders
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Digestive system disorders
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Blood and cardiovascular disorders
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Genito-urinary disorders
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Male reproductive system disorders
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Endocrine disorders
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Integumentary disorders
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Musculoskeletal disorders
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Immunological disorders
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Communicable diseases
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ENT disorders
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Eye disorders
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Neurological disorders
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Female reproductive system disorders
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Burns, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery
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Oncological conditions
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Perioperative nursing
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Emergency and disaster nursing
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Critical care nursing
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Nursing care of the elderly
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Occupational and industrial health disorders
11. Community Health Nursing
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Introduction
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Determinants of health
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Epidemiology
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Communicable and non-communicable diseases
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Demography and population control
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Health planning, policies, and problems
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Community health services
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Community health nursing approaches
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Roles and responsibilities of nursing personnel
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National health and family welfare programmes
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Health agencies
12. Communication & Education Technology
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Communication process
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Interpersonal and human relations
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Guidance and counselling
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Principles of education and teaching–learning process
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Methods of teaching
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Educational media
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Assessment
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Information, education, and communication (IEC) for health
13. Child Health Nursing
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Modern concepts of childcare
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The healthy child
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Nursing care of the neonate
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IMNCI
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Common childhood diseases
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Behavioural and social problems in children
14. Mental Health Nursing
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Introduction and principles
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Mental health assessment
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Therapeutic communication
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Treatment modalities and therapies
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Nursing management of:
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Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
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Mood disorders
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Neurotic and stress-related disorders
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Substance use disorders
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Personality, sexual, and eating disorders
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Childhood and adolescent disorders
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Organic brain disorders
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Psychiatric emergencies
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Legal issues
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Community mental health nursing
15. Nursing Research & Statistics
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Research process
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Research problems and questions
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Review of literature
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Research approaches and designs
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Sampling and data collection
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Data analysis
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Introduction to statistics
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Communication and utilization of research
16. Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
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Introduction to midwifery and obstetrics
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Anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system
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Foetal development
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Antenatal care
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Intranatal care
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Postnatal care and puerperium
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Normal and high-risk neonates
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Abnormal labour and postnatal complications
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Pharmacotherapeutics in obstetrics
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Family welfare programme
17. Management of Nursing Services & Education
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Introduction to nursing management
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Management process
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Management of nursing services in hospital and community
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Organizational behaviour and human relations
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In-service education
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Management of nursing educational institutions
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Nursing as a profession
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Professional advancement





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