Era University, Lucknow

Post Basic Nursing Training Program

Mode of Learning:

Full Time

Course Level:

PG Diploma / Certification

Course Duration:

2 years
 

Fees:

Annual Tuition Fee 85,000/- , Annual Exam Fee 9,000/-
 
 

Eligibility:


  • Passed the Higher Secondary or Senior Secondary or Intermediate or 10+2 or an equivalent examination recognized by the university for this purpose. Those who have done 10+1 in or before 1986 will be eligible for admission.

  • Obtained a certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery and registered as R.N.R.M. with the State Nurses Registration Council. A male nurse, trained before the implementation of the new integrated course besides being registered as a nurse with State Nurses Registration Council, shall produce evidence of training approved by Indian Nursing Council for a similar duration in lieu of midwifery in any one of the following areas:

  • O.T. Techniques

  • Ophthalmic Nursing

  • Leprosy Nursing

  • TB Nursing

  • Psychiatric Nursing

  • Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing

  • Community Health Nursing

  • Cancer Nursing

  • Orthopedic Nursing



  • Candidates shall be medically fit.

  • Students shall be admitted once in a year.

Course Description:

Era University, Lucknow is offering Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PB BSc Nursing). In this section, learn about the Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PB BSc Nursing) course at Era University, Lucknow

About Program

The post-basic level undergraduate nursing program provides a broad-based curriculum within an academic context that builds on the skills and competencies learned at the diploma level. The program helps to upgrade the nursing skills of individuals who already have a background in nursing or a similar field. It is aimed at improving critical thinking skills, competencies and standards needed for skilled nursing and midwifery practice, as outlined in National Health Policy 2002.
Era University trains its nursing graduates to be model citizens by instilling in them a code of ethics and professional conduct that they must follow at all times when performing social and professional responsibilities. After Post Basic Nursing Program the candidates are considered as graduate nurses and they can further pursue MSc nursing, MPhil and PhD.

Program Objectives

  • To be able to address nursing needs, prepare, administer, and assess nursing care for patients
  • To demonstrate competency in nursing procedures through learning and experience
  • To take part in the preventive, curative and restorative health care delivery system of the country, as a member of the health team
  • To showcase leadership qualities and decision-making abilities in various circumstances
  • To demonstrate teaching and managerial skills to individuals and groups in community health settings
  • To participate in research activities and make good use of research findings in improving their nursing practices

Program Outcomes

  • To get an overall exposure to various aspects of Biotechnology and its applications
  • To understand the potential of Biotechnology through knowledge of Medicine, Environment, Agriculture and Bioinformatics
  • To develop various laboratory skill sets required to be a successful Biotechnologist

Career Prospectus

An array of employment opportunities are available for qualified and dedicated nurses in Government Hospitals, Nursing homes, Super Speciality Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Old age Homes, Orphanages, Armed Forces, State Nursing Council, Indian Red Cross Society, NGO’s, Government agencies and Research Institutes.

Curriculum At a Glance

POST BASIC B.SC. NURSING YEAR – I
NURSING FOUNDATION
Development of Nursing as a Profession, Its philosophy, objectives and responsibilities of a graduate Nurse, Trends influencing Nursing Practices, Ethical, legal and other issues in Nursing, Concept of health and illness, effects on the person, Code of ethics & Professional conduct for Nurses etc.

THEORY OF NURSING PRACTICES
Quality assurance: Nursing Standards, Nursing Audit, Total Quality Management, Role of Council and Professional Bodies in maintenance of standards, Primary Health Care Concept, Community Oriented Nursing, Holistic Nursing, Primary Nursing, Family Oriented Nursing concept, Problem Oriented Nursing, Progressive Patient Care, Team Nursing.

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics, Balanced Diet, Factors on which it depends, Factors to be considered in planning, Guidelines available for planning, Food hygiene, preparation and preservation, Review of nutrients – micro &macro. Introduction to diet therapy, Routine hospital diets, Therapeutic diets, Infant and child nutrition, Community nutrition, Substitutes for non-vegetarian foods, Selection of cheap and nutritious foods. Nutrition education needs and methods, planning of therapeutic diets etc.

BIOCHEMISTRY
This course introduces the basic principles of Biochemistry and Biophysics related to Nursing. Importance of Biochemistry in Nursing, Study of cell and its various components, Water and Electrolytes, Water and fluid balance, Electrolytes of human body, functions, sources, Enzymes, Carbohydrates: Catabolism of carbohydrates for energy purposes, Mitochondrial oxidation and oxidation phosphorylation, Protein: Amino acids, hormones etc.

BIOPHYSICS
Introduction: concepts of unit and measurements, fundamental and derived units, units of length, weight, mass, time, speed, velocity and acceleration, Gravity: Specific gravity, center of gravity, principles of gravity, Force, Work, Energy: their units of measurement, Heat: Nature, measurement, transfer of heat, Effects of heat on matter, Light: Laws of reflection, Pressures: Atmospheric Pressure, Hydrostatic Pressure, Osmotic Pressure, Sound etc.

PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction: Definition of Psychology, Scope and Methods of Psychology, Sensation, Attention and Perception, Motivation: Definition and Nature of Motivation, Biological and Social Motives, Self- actualization, Emotions: Definition of Emotions, Expression and Perception, Personality in sickness and Nursing, Psychological aspects of Nursing, Individual differences, Conditions of Learning, Laws of Learning, Memory and Forgetting: Definition and Nature of Memory.

MICROBIOLOGY
Structure and Classification of Microbes, Identification of micro-organisms, Discussion of laboratory methods, Growth and nutrition of microbes, Sterilization and Disinfection, disease producing micro- organisms, Gram positive bacilli, Pathogenic Fungi, Dermatophytes, Immunity, Immunity and hypersensitivity -Skin test, Parasites and vectors, Characteristics and classification of parasites, Viruses, Classification and general character of viruses.

MATERNAL NURSING
Introduction and historical review, Planned Parenthood, Review of the Anatomy and Physiology of female reproductive system, Female pelvis (normal and contracted), Management of abnormal pregnancy, Abortion, Pregnancy induced hypertension, anemia, heart disease, Urinary infection drugs in obstetrics, Effects of drugs during pregnancy, National Welfare Programs for Women, National Family Welfare Program.

CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Modern concept of child care, National programs related to child health and welfare, Hospital environment for a sick child, Pediatric Nursing procedures, The Healthy Child, Nutritional needs of children & infants breast- feeding, supplementary/ artificial feeding and weaning, Nursing care of a neonate, Nursing care of a normal newborn, Nursing management in common childhood diseases, Respiratory disorders and infections, Neurological infections and disorders- convulsions, epilepsy, meningitis, Management of behavioral disorders in children etc.

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing, Intensive care unit, Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, Nursing management of patient with Neurological and Neurosurgical conditions, Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System, Nursing management of patient with Cardiovascular problems, Nursing management of patient with respiratory problems, Nursing management of patient with Genito-urinary problems, Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Genito-urinary System, Nursing management of patients with musculoskeletal problems, Review of anatomy, Management of patient with burns, Nursing management of patient with blood disorders, Nursing in emergencies etc.

ENGLISH
This course is designed to help the students understand and use the skills of English language required for effective communication.

POST BASIC B.SC. NURSING YEAR – II

SOCIOLOGY
Importance of study of Sociology in Nursing, relationship of Anthropology, Sociology, etc. Individual and the society, Socialization, Culture, Nature of culture, Social organization, Social groups, Crowds and Public groups, Nations, Race, Social Change, Nature and process of Social Change: Factors influencing cultural change, Social Problems, Rights of woman & children, child labor, child abuse delinquency and crime, substance abuse.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
Introduction to Community Health – Concepts, Principles and Elements of Primary Health Care, Introduction to Community Health Nursing, Family Health Services, Concept, Objective, Scope and Principles, Individual, Family and Community as a unit of service, Organization and Administration of health services in India, National Health Policy etc.

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Introduction and historical development, History of Psychiatry, Historical development of Mental Health Nursing, Classification and assessment of mental disorders, Terminologies used in Psychiatry, Nurse patient relationship, Management of mental disorders, Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenic form, Management of patients with Substance use disorders, Substance use and misuse, Management of mental sub-normality, Preventive Psychiatry etc.

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING EDUCATION
Meaning of education, aims, function and principles, Philosophy of education, Teaching learning process, Nature and characteristics of learning, Methods of teaching, Educational media, Communication Process: Factors Affecting Communication, Methods of assessment, Purpose and Scope of evaluation and assessment, Management of School of Nursing, Planning of school of Nursing, Guidance and counseling, Definition, Basic principles of guidance and counseling etc.

INTRODUCTION TO NURSING ADMINISTRATION
Principles and Practices of administration, Significance, elements and principles of Administration, Organization of Hospital – Definition, aims, functions, and classifications, health term, Policies of hospital, different departments with special emphasis to department of Nursing &office management, Nursing Unit Management, Physical layout of a Nursing Unit and necessary facilities, Factors affecting the quality of Nursing care, Personnel management, Staff recruitment and selection, appointment, promotions, personnel policies and jobs descriptions, Supervision, Principles of supervision, nature and objectives, Material management, Principles of Material Management etc.

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Steps of scientific methods, Definition of Research, Need for Nursing Research, Research approaches: historical, survey and experimental, sampling techniques and methods of data collection, Analysis of Data, Classification and Summarization.

INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
Descriptive Statistics, Frequency Distribution – Types of measure -frequencies, class interval, graphic methods of describing frequency, Correlation, Biostatistics, Introduction to computers in Nursing, Computer aided teaching & testing.

 
 

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