Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (BSN)

NFNT 113 Foundations of Nursing – 1 Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: NPH 103 & NAN103 & NFNP113

An introduction to the definition of Nursing and Health. Emphasis is on the relevance of context and on caring, nursing history and professionalism, nursing process, skills in assessment, basic procedures and communication.

NFNP 113 Foundations of Nursing – 1 Practice (0-3 = 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: NPH 103 & NAN103 & NFNT113

An introduction to the fundamental skills relevant to the context of caring and meeting basic needs of patients. It also gives an opportunity to apply therapeutic communication techniques and nursing process in providing comprehensive patient care.

NAN 103 Anatomy (2-1 = 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: NPH103

This course is a study of normal anatomy of the human body through lecture, demonstration visuals and hands on laboratory experience. It will provide the student with a basis for clinical nursing practice.

NPH 103 Physiology (2-1 = 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: NAN 103

Physiology of the body systems will be explored, including reproduction, homeostasis and fluid balance. Learned through lecture, demonstration, visuals and hands on laboratory experience.

NND 202 Nutrition & Dietetics (2-0 = 2)

Prerequisites: NPH 103

Co-requisites: None

Nutrition and Dietetics is a two-credit course offered in the second semester. It is a foundation course in nutrition to provide the students a perspective on some of the links between diet, health and disease. Introduction to diet therapy in disease states is integrated throughout the course.

NMB 203 Microbiology (2-1 = 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course provides first-year nursing students with knowledge of principles of medical microbiology and immunology that will support the study of the role of microbes in disease production. This will prepare the students for the practice of infection control measures and their role in diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.

NFNT 223 Foundations of Nursing – 2 Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NFNT 113

Co-requisites: NFNP 223

This course is a continuation from Foundations of Nursing-1; the student continues to develop her/his knowledge and skill in recognizing and carrying out the basic needs of patients, integrating scientific principles using problem solving approach and nursing skills procedures. End of life care and basic emergency care will be introduced.

NFNP 223 Foundations of Nursing – 2 Practice (0-3 = 3)

Prerequisites: NFNP 113

Co-requisites: NFNT 223

This course is continuation from Foundations of Nursing-1; it provides opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, attitude and clinical reasoning for problem solving in care of patients with diverse medical - surgical problems including basic emergency care.

NTC 202 Therapeutic Communication Skills (2-0 = 2)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course is designed to guide nursing students to interact effectively with the client, family, inter and intradisciplinary healthcare providers. The course focuses on the principles and strategies of communication that help nursing students to interact positively clients with varieties of health problems. More focus will be the application of therapeutic communication skills when providing holistic care for clients and their families. Interactive learning methodology will be adopted to achieve the course learning outcomes.

NHA 303 Health Assessment (2-1 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAN 103 & NPH 103

Co-requisites: None

This course prepares the student to conduct comprehensive health assessment of adult patients.

NPS 302 Psychology (2-0 = 2)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

General Psychology is a survey of various methods, principles, and theories of scientific psychology as applied to the study and understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors. It also includes physiological foundations of behavior, growth and development, learning and memory. Motivation and emotions, personality, stress and adjustment, social interactions, and psychological disorders and treatment approaches are also included.

NHB 303 Human Biochemistry (2-1= 3)

Prerequisites: NPH 103

Co-requisites: None

This is a system based introductory biochemistry course dealing with the basic concepts of bio molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and the functioning of musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, blood, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, and endocrine systems. The students are also exposed to the fundamental aspects of molecular biology and its relation to the causes of common diseases.

NPA 303 Pathophysiology (3-0= 3)

Prerequisites: NAN 103 & NPH 103

Co-requisites: None

This course is to introduce students to fundamental pathophysiological changes in human body that results in disruptive adaptive responses throughout the lifespan. These disruptive responses are approached in a systematic manner. A combination of identified cellular concepts and a body systems approach is utilized to structure course content.

NGD 303 Growth and Development throughout the lifespan (3-0= 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: NPS 302

This course provides the nursing students with the main principles and concepts that are related to individual growth and development through childhood, adolescents, adults, and elderly stages. It focuses on the most important factors that affect the growth and development, its pattern, and theories of growth and development. The course discusses the most important age requirements for each stage and will focus on the role of the family and the community to help the individual to reach the optimum level of health by introducing the importance of comprehensive nursing care for children and adolescents, adults, and the elderly and their families relying on the general framework for the development of the concept of health maintenance and promotion.

NHE 402 Health Education and Promotion (2 - 0 = 2)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course is designed to introduce the students to the foundational concepts, models, and theories of health education and promotion. Student will explore principles of health and wellness, examine determinants of health behavior, and analyze factors that influence individual health behaviors outcomes. The course emphasizes on the nurse's role as a health educator and advocate, prepares students to assess clients' health needs and to design, implement, and evaluate health education programs for individuals, families. This will be implemented through the application of varieties of interactive strategies and innovative technologies.

NAHT 413 Adult Health Nursing – 1 Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NFNT 223

Co-requisites: NAHP 412

This course deals with variety of adult patients including geriatrics with specific medical and surgical conditions, communicable diseases, instructional therapeutic nutrition with special emphasis on problem solving approach of comprehensive patient care, which includes diet therapy and health education.

NAHP 412 Adult Health Nursing - 1 Practice (0-2 = 2)

Prerequisites: NFNP 223

Co-requisites: NAHT 413

This course deals with variety of adult patients including geriatrics with specific medical and surgical conditions, communicable diseases, instructional therapeutic nutrition with special emphasis on problem solving approach of comprehensive patient care includes diet therapy and health education.

NPN 403 Pharmacology in Nursing (3-0= 3)

Prerequisites: NHB 303

Co-requisites: None

In this course, students will synthesize pharmacological concepts; explain the terminology, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, contraindications and precautions for prototype drugs for multiple organ systems will be studied. Major emphasis will be placed on nursing management practices that minimize the adverse effects and maximize therapeutic effects in patients.

HIT 101 Health Informatics & Artificial Intelligence (2-1= 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course introduces students to nursing informatics, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging healthcare technologies. It emphasizes the use of EHRs, telehealth, and clinical decision support tools to enhance patient care, clinical reasoning, and collaboration. Ethical, legal, and cultural aspects of technology use are explored, along with emotional intelligence in virtual care. Students will also examine innovation and entrepreneurship in nursing to develop tech-driven solutions for diverse healthcare settings.

NAHT 523 Adult Health Nursing -2 Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHT 413

Co-requisites: NAHC 523

This course is a continuation of Adult Health Nursing 1. The emphasis is on medical-surgical specialties, musculoskeletal, ENT, and Ophthalmology. Nursing concepts basic to health and illness shall be examined across the continuum of individuals and family.

NAHC 523 Adult Health Nursing – 2 Clinical (0-3 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHP 413

Co-requisites: NAHT 523

This clinical component of Adult Health Nursing 2 offers students the opportunity to develop clinical skills and provide direct patient care through planned and guided clinical placements in medical and surgical settings and specialty units (Ear, Nose and Throat). Students will gain hands-on experience caring for patients and their families, and apply nursing knowledge including nursing process framework in real-world settings, to enhance their confidence and competence in adult health nursing.

NCHT 512 Child Health Nursing- 1 Theory (1.5-0 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NAHT 413

Co-requisites: NCHC 512

Child Health Nursing is a core course in the undergraduate nursing curriculum that focuses on the holistic care of infants and children within the context of family, community, and society. This course equips nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide evidence-based, family-centered, developmentally appropriate care to children across the health-illness continuum. Clinical practicum experiences enable students to apply theoretical knowledge, develop clinical competencies, and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, ethical, and culturally sensitive care for children and their families.

NCHC 512 Child Health Nursing- 1 Clinical (0-1.5 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NAHP 413

Co-requisites: NCHT 512

This clinical practicum provides nursing students, opportunities to apply foundational Child health nursing skills in various healthcare settings. The clinical experience emphasizes child-centered and family-focused care, communication with children at different developmental stages, and safe, ethical practice. Clinical exposure will help the students to develop essential competencies related to illness prevention and health promotion among children and their family.

NPMT 503 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHT 413

Co-requisites: NPMC 502

This course introduces the basic principles and concepts of mental health nursing. Emphasis will be on therapeutic interventions and nursing care for mentally ill clients and their caregivers. This also includes rehabilitative aspects of the patients with mental illness.

NPMC 502 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - Clinical (0-2 = 2)

Prerequisites: NAHP 413

Co-requisites: NPMT 503

This clinical course provides students with hands-on experience in psychiatric mental health nursing. Students will apply theoretical knowledge in various psychiatric settings, focusing on therapeutic communication, mental health assessments, care planning, and interventions for individuals with mental health disorders.

NPS 502 Patient Safety and Infection Control (2-0 = 2)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course aims to introduce the nursing students to the national and international culture of safety to ensure clients and families well-being. More attention will be on exploring the various categories of potential errors that can arise during healthcare delivery, studying their origins and effective preventive measures. Moreover, you will learn about global benchmarks for patient protection and strategies aimed at elevating the standards of healthcare quality. The course will help the students to understand the significance of infection prevention in curbing transmission and to gain comprehensive knowledge of safety precautions and occupational health.

NCHT 622 Child Health Nursing- 2 Theory (1.5-0 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NCHT 512

Co-requisites: NCHC 622

This course is designed to equips nursing students with advanced knowledge and clinical judgment to provide holistic, evidence-based care for children experiencing a spectrum of health conditions, ranging from common acute illnesses to complex, chronic, and life-threatening disorders. Emphasis is placed on the integration of developmental theories, pathophysiological principles, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration to formulate and implement holistic, family-centered care.

NCHC 622 Child Health Nursing- 2 Clinical (0-1.5 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NCHC 512

Co-requisites: NCHT 622

This course provides hands-on experience to nursing students for delivering nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in hospital and community settings. Students apply theoretical knowledge to practice nursing assessments, administer medications safely, assist in therapeutic procedures, and provide family-centered care. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and cultural sensitivity while caring for pediatric clients with acute and chronic health conditions. Clinical experiences also promote professional accountability and collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

NOGT 612 Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing – 1 Theory (1.5-0 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NAHT 523

Co-requisites: NOGC 612

This course introduces foundational concepts of obstetrics and gynecological nursing. It focuses on the physiological and psychological aspects of normal pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, and essential newborn care. Emphasis is placed on respectful obstetrics care, health promotion, antenatal education, and the midwifery model. Students will begin developing basic practical skills through simulation and supervised clinical experience in obstetrics and gynaecological care settings.

NOGC 612 Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing – 1 Clinical (0-1.5 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NAHC 523

Co-requisites: NOGT 612

This clinical course is designed to equip nursing students with essential competencies in the care of women during the normal reproductive cycle, focusing on antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and newborn care. Students will be actively engaged in the practical application of theoretical knowledge through structured clinical experiences in maternity settings. The course emphasizes respectful obstetrics and gynaecological care, cultural sensitivity, communication skills, and evidence-based practices aligned with international obstetrics and gynaecological standards.

NAHT 633 Adult Health Nursing- 3 Theory (3 - 0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHT 523

Co-requisites: NAHC 633

This is a continuation of Adult health nursing 2. The course focuses on disorders of Hematology, Immunology, Integumentary systems. Emphasis is placed on applying critical thinking skills and relating etiological factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests and treatment modalities in the care of clients with selected medical surgical problems and to formulate evidence- based care plans for patients with immunological, hematological integumentary disorders.

NAHC 633 Adult Health Nursing- 3 Clinical (0-3 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHC 523

Co-requisites: NAHT 633

This is a clinical component of adult Health nursing 3. It provides students opportunities to utilize the nursing process framework to develop an individualized plan of care for patients experiencing hematologic, immunological and disorders of the integumentary systems and their families in acute care facilities. Opportunities are provided during clinical placements to learn interprofessional collaboration with healthcare teams, including hematologist, dermatologists to provide comprehensive patient-centered care.

NRS 603 Nursing Research methodology & Statistics (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course introduces nursing students to research methodology and statistical concepts essential for evidence-based practice. It equips students with the skills to design, analyze, and critique research studies, emphasizing the application of research findings to improve the quality of care. The course prepares students to engage in ethical research and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and practice.

NOGT 722 Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing – 2 Theory (1.5-0 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NOGT 612

Co-requisites: NOGC 722

This course builds on knowledge acquired in Semester 6 and focuses on high-risk conditions, obstetric emergencies, and gynecological disorders. Students will also be introduced to operative obstetrics, infertility management, family planning, and reproductive health issues. Clinical experience is extended to emergency obstetrics and gynecology care units, emphasizing evidence-based nursing care and ethical decision-making.

NOGC 722 Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing – 2 Clinical (0-1.5 = 1.5)

Prerequisites: NOGC 612

Co-requisites: NOGT 722

This clinical course advances the student's knowledge and skills in managing high-risk pregnancies, obstetric emergencies, gynecological conditions, and family planning. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and compassionate care for women with complex reproductive health needs. Students will be exposed to specialized Obstetrics and gynecological units and community settings, where they will integrate theory into practice, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and uphold patients' reproductive rights and ethical standards in care delivery.

NCCT 703 Critical Care Nursing- Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHT 633

Co-requisites: NCCC 703

Designed to increase the depth of knowledge and level of nursing skill. It covers fundamental principles and advanced concepts of critical care nursing, structured around the nursing process and nursing diagnosis. Integrated throughout the curriculum are key aspects of health promotion, nutrition, and pharmacology, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care. Socio-cultural considerations, including adaptations for elderly patients, are also emphasized.

NCCC 703 Critical Care Nursing- Clinical (0-3 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHC 633

Co-requisites: NCCT 703

This course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of critical care nursing, equipping students with advanced knowledge and refined clinical skills. Content is structured around the nursing process and evidence-based nursing diagnoses, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient-centered care. Integrated throughout are essential concepts of health promotion, nutrition, and pharmacology, with a strong emphasis on their application in critical care settings. Additionally, the course examines socio-cultural influences on patient care and adaptations for elderly populations. Clinical experience focuses on the holistic management of patients with complex, life-threatening conditions, preparing students for the dynamic challenges of critical care environments.

NLM 703 Nursing Leadership and Management (2-1 = 3)

Prerequisites: NAHT 633

Co-requisites: NAHC 633

This course explores the organizational strategies, leadership theories and societal trends with implications for decision-making in health care. Introduction to management skills needed by professional nurses with clinical application in diverse settings is also provided.

NCHT 803 Community Health Nursing -Theory (3-0 = 3)

Prerequisites: NHE 402 & NAHT 633

Co-requisites: NCHC 802

The Community Health Nursing course focuses on the health of populations and communities, emphasizing health care principles, strategies for health promotion, and epidemiological concepts. The course also examines professional, legal, ethical, economic, cultural, and environmental issues relevant to community health nursing.

NCHC 802 Community Health Nursing -Clinical (0-2 = 2)

Prerequisites: NHE 402 & NAHC 633

Co-requisites: NCHT 803

This course provides students with hands-on clinical experience in the field of community health nursing. It focuses on the application of public health principles and the nursing process to individuals, families, and populations in community settings. Students will engage in community assessments, home visits, health education, and collaborative interventions across diverse settings, including schools, and primary health centers. Cultural competence, ethical considerations, and policy implications are integrated throughout the clinical experience.

NCP 807 Clinical Practicum (0-7 = 7)

Prerequisites: NCCC 703

Co-requisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide clinical immersion opportunities for students in practical settings to support knowledge applications, skill developments and refinements, role developments and transition to practice. These experiences will develop the students, critical thinking/clinical reasoning skills and increase communications skills, time management and organization abilities. Opportunities to explore the multiple roles of the professional nurse in the health care settings to serve as the member of the inter-professional team and prepare students for reality-based practice.

NTP 802 New Trends and Professional ethics in Nursing (2-0 = 2)

Prerequisites: None

Co-requisites: None

This course examines emerging trends and innovations in nursing alongside core ethical and professional principles. Students will explore evolving roles, technological advancements, and global health challenges while examining ethical frameworks, legal standards, and professional responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on ethical frameworks, legal standards, evidence-based practice, and professional values to prepare students for responsible, adaptive practice in a dynamic healthcare environment.