Indicative Syllabus for Senior Nursing Officer (AIIMS JODHPUR)

Indicative Syllabus for Senior Nursing Officer

Syllabus is only indicative. The questions can assess any aspect of knowledge, aptitude, attitude and practical skill ,which is expected from a trained person to work efficiently as Senior Nursing Officer]

ANATOMY

Introduction to Anatomy
Introduction to Anatomical terms organization of the human body
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Nervous Systems
The Sensory Organ
Circulatory and lymphatic vystem
The Respiratory System
The Digestive system
The Escretory System (Urinary)
The Endocrine system
The Reproductive system including breast
The Integumentary system

Physiology:

Cell Physiology
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Control System-Nervous System.
The Endocrine System
Blood & Circulatory Syste
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Excretory System
The Sensory Organs
The Reproductive System
Defense Neural, Lymphatic and Immunological
NUTRITION-Introduction to Food & Nutrition,Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals Water & Electrolytes,Cookery rules & preservation of nutrients.
Normal Nutrition/ Halanced diet Trapeutic

Biochemistry:

Introduction Structure and functions of Cell membrane
Composition and metabolism of carbohydrates
Composition and metabolism of Lipids
Composition and metabolim of Amino acids and
Composition of Vitamins and Minerals

NURSING FOUNDATIONS

Health and Wellness Nursing as a Profession
Hospital Admission and Discharge
Communication and Nurse Patient Relationship
The Nursing Process
Documentation and Reporting

Vital Signs-

-Introduction
-Body temperature
Blood pressure
-Recording of vital signs
Health Assessment Machinery, Equipment and Linen in Patient Care
Meeting Needs of Hospitalized Patient-
-Sleep and rest Nutrition
-Urmary elimination
Bowel elimination
-Mobility and exercise
Oxygenation
Fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance
Skin integrity
Infection Control in Clinical Settings
Administration of Medications
Meeting Needs of Perioperative Patients
Care of terminally ill patient
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
Concept and Principles of First Aid
First aid in emergencies

PSYCHOLOGY:

Introduction
Hiology of behaviour Ognitive Processes
Motivation and Emotional processes
Psychological assessment & tests
Psychological assessment & texts
Mental hygiene and mental Health

MICROBIOLOGY:

Introduction & Historical background
Definitions-Medical Microbiology, which includes: the branches Bacteriology. Virology Mycology, Parasitology and Immunology, Infection, Pathogen, Commensal, Symbiosis Host Vector, Contagious Disease, Infectious disease, Epidemic, Endemic,
Pandemic & Zoonosis. Flora of the human body
Source, Mode of infection route of infectus and spread. Endogenous and exogenous infection reservoir of infection
Infection Control-
Sterilization and Disinfection
-Chemotherapy
-Waste Disposal General characteristics of Bacteria
Morphology of Bacteria
-Physiology of Bacteria
Identification of Bacteria
Bacterial Genetics
Normal Flora
Systemic Bacteriology
Parasitology
Mycology
Applied Microbiology

PHARMACOLOGY

Introduction to pharmacology
Chemotherapy
Pharmacology of common used antiseptics, disinfectant and insecticides
Drugs acing on Gl system
Drugs used on respiratory systems
Drugs used on urinary system
Miscellaneous
Drugs used on skin and mucous membranes
Drugs acting on nervous system
Cardiovascular drugs
Drags used for hormonal, disoners and
supplementation, contraception
And medical termination of pregnancy Introduction to drugs used in alternative systems of medicine

PATHOLOGY

Introduction Cellular growth, Neoplasma
Special pathology-Respiratory tract, Cantio-vascula system, Blood Disorders, Gastro Intestinal Tract, Liver, Gallbladder & pancreas, Kidneys & Urinary tract, Male genital systems, Female genital system, Cancer Breast, Central Nervous system, Metastatic Tumour. Skeletal system
Clinical pathology-Various blood and bone marrow test in assessment and monitoring of diseases conditions
Examination of body cavity fluids, transudatus and Urine and faces

Genetics

Introduction
Maternal,prenatal and genetics
Genetic testing in the neonates and children
Genetic conditions of adolescents and adults
Services related to Genetics

MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING-I

Introduction
Common signs, symptoms, and management Nursing management of patients with respiratory problems
Nursing management of patients with disorders of
digestive system
Nursing management of patients with cardiovascular problems
Nursing management of patients with haematologic problems
Nursing management of patients with genitourinary problems
Urological obstructions
Disorders of Kidney Disorders of ureter, urinary bladder and urethra
Nursing management of disorders of male reproductive system
Nursing Management of patient with disorders of endocrine system
-Disorders of Thyroid Disorders of Parathyroid
Disorders of Pituitary gland
-Disorders of adrenal gland
Nursing management of patient with disorders of
Integumentary system Nursing management of patient with musculoskeletal problems-Disorders of musculoskeletal System
Nursing management of patient with Immunological problems
Peri operative nursing

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING-I

Introduction
Determinants of health
Epidemiology
Epidemiology and nursing management of commen Communicable disease-Respiratory infections, Intestinal Infections, Arthropod infections Viral Bacterial, Riskettsial diseases, Parastic acnoses
Surface infection
Epidemiology and Nursing management of Non-
communicable diseases
Demography
Population and its contral

SOCIOLOGY:

Introduction
Individual & society
Social groups and processe
Family and marriage
Social stratification
Types of communities in India-Rural, urban and regional
Social change
Social organization and social system Social control
Social problems

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING-II

Nursing management of patient with disiders of ear nose and thraat-Disorders of External Derders of Middle ear Disorders of her ear, Disorders of Nese Disorders of Throat
Nursing management of patient with disorders of eye Nursing management of patient with neurological disorders-Disorders of Spine & Spinal Cord
Disorders of Brain Infections, Movement disender, Myasthenia gravis Nursing Management of Patient with burns reconstructive and cosmetic surgery
Nursing Management of Patients with oncological conditions
Nursing management of patient in emergency and disaster situations Disaster Management. Emergency Nursing
Nursing management of patient in critical care units Nursing assessment. Organization Special equipments
Nursing care of the elderly-Nursing assessment, demography

CHILD HEALTH NURSING

Introduction Modern concepts of child care-The healthy child, nursing care of neonate.
Integrated management of neonatal and childhood management
Nursing management in common childhood diseases -Management of behavior and social problems in children, cardiovascular system, Digestive system Genitourinary urinary system, Endocrine system Haematological condition, Genetic Disorders Nutritional deficiency diseases, inborn error of metabolism
Management of behavior and social problems in children

MENTAL HEALTH NURSING:

Introduction
Principles & concept of Mental Health Nursing
Assessment of Mental Health status
Therapeutic communication & nurse relationship Treatment modalities & therapies used in mental disorders
Nursing management of patient with schizophrenia, &other paychotic disorders
Nursing management of patient with med disorders Nursing management of patient with erotic, stress related & somatoform disorders
Narsing management of patient with substance use disorders
Nursing management of patient with personality sexual eating disorders
Nursing management of childhood & adolescent disorders including mental deficiency
Nursing management of organic brain diserders Psychiatric emergencies & crisis intervention Legal issues in mental health nursing ,Community mental health nursing

OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL NURSING INCLUDING MIDWIFERY

Introduction to midwifery and obstetrical nursing
Review of anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system and fatal development Assessment and management of pregnancy in antenatal period Assessment and management of intra-natal period
Assessment and management of women during postnatal period
Assessment and management of normal neonates
Assessment and management of high-risk pregnancy Assessment and management of abnormal labour Abnormalities during post-natal period
Assessment and management of high-risk newborn
Pharmace-therapeutics in Obstetrics Family welfare Programme
Nursing Management of Patient with Disorders of female reproductive system (Gynaecological disorders)

COMMUNICATION & EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Review of communication Process
Interpersonal relations
Human relations Principles & philosophies of Education Teaching Learning Process Methods of teaching Educational media
Guidance & counselling
Principles & philosophies of Education
Teaching Learning Process
Methods of teaching
Educational media
Assessment
Information, Education & communication for health
(IRC)

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING-II

Introduction
Health Planning and Policies and problema
Delivery of community health services
Community health nursing approaches, concepts and roles and responsibilities of nursing personnel
Assisting individuals and groups to promote and
maintain their health National health and family welfare programmes and the role of a nurse

Nursing Research

Research and research process
Research problem/ question
Review of literature
Research approaches and designs
Population, Sample and Sampling
Data collection methods and tools
Analysis of data Communication and utilization of research

Statistics:

Introduction to statistics-Definition, ase of statistics, scales of measurement. Frequency of distribution and graphical presentation of data Measures of central tendency Mean, median, mode, Measures of Variability Standard deviation, Co efficient of correlation, Normal probability Tests of significance-t' test, chu square, Statistical packages and its application-SPSS

NURSING MANAGEMENT

Introduction to management & Administration in nursing
Management Process-Planning, Organisation, Human resource management Directing, Controlling Hudgeting Material management Management of mursing services in the Hospital and Community-Nursing Management, Nursing Management Organization, Human resource management, Directing and leeding, Controlling/ Evaluation, Budgeting Materal Management Organizational behaviour and human relations Management of nursing educational institution Regulatory Bodies, Legal and Ethical issues