NNThis is an introductory course on nutrition. Topics include definition of nutrients, expanding field of nutrition, relationship of nutrition with other disciplines of science, human nutrition and nutrients: classification and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, water; digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins and interaction between nutrients.
NSC 111 NUTRITION SCIENCE LAB [1]
Laboratory experiments based on NSC 101. General laboratory procedures. Preparation of different solutions for nutritional analysis. Sampling techniques for chemical analysis of foods. Principles and procedures of proximate analysis.
NUR 101 CONCEPT OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS [2]
The course involves study of the nature and relationship between normal
and illness states for individuals according to their social status, cultures,
believes, family structure, career, education and life styles. Topics relating
to health, illness, response, recovery etc are also covered.
NUR 114 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING-I [3]
This is an introductory course to develop conceptual bases on various states of wellness and illness of individuals throughout the life span in different types of life conditions and health care setting. The developments in nursing profession and the challenges in the field are explored.
A laboratory course of 3 hours per week to explain nursing activities in a clinical setting.
NUR 116 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING-II [3]
P: NUR 114. Explores the conceptual and theoretical foundations of decisions relating to health, illness and nursing interventions. The course also covers the concepts of basic human needs, nurse-patient relationships, behavioral dynamics and social interactions.
This course is designed to provide laboratory experience in the clinical setting as a practical of NUR 116. Students will be taught in live situation in hospitals and clinics.
Introduction to anatomy with emphasis given to structures and balance at cell, tissues, and skeletal, nervous endocrine, excretory system and blood. The reproductive system of human body is also included.
In the lab, human dead body is used for anatomical investigation with special emphasis on histology.
P : NUR 201. The primary emphasis is on functions of the cells, tissues, cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous system.
NUR 204 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB [1]
Laboratory work of 3 hours per week includes demonstration of human body functions.
NUR 205 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY [3]
P: CHM 104, CHM 116, NUR 201, NUR 202, NUR 203, NUR 204. An introduction to the pharmacological basis of therapeutics. This course involves study of biological and selected chemical and physical actions and reactions of drugs.
NUR 219 MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS-I [3]
The course involves a study of the common diseases of cardiovascular system, digestive system, nervous system. Techniques in operating room nursing and recovery room by using nursing processes, including prevention, rehabilitation and promotion of good health.
NUR 220 MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS-I LAB [2]
Clinical practice in the care of adult patients with the problems of cardiovascular system, digestive system, nervous system. Techniques in operating room nursing, and recovery room by using nursing processes including prevention, rehabilitation and the promotion of good health.
NUR 221 MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS-II [3]
P: NUR 219. Study of the diseases which are commonly found in adult patients, the problems of urinary system, endocrine glands, bones, muscles, ears, eyes, throat and nose. Nursing processes including prevention, rehabilitation and promotion of good health are studied and applied.
NUR 222 MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING ADULTS-II LAB [2]
Clinical practice in the care of adult patients with the problems of urinary system, endocrine glands, bones, muscles, ears, eyes, throat and nose. Prevention, rehabilitation and the promotion of good health in these areas are included.
NUR 225 MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING OF ADULTS-III [3]
P : NUR 221. Study of the diseases which are commonly found in adult patients - the problems of gynecology, integumentary, burns, emergency care, oncology, radiology and elderly. Principles and processes taught include prevention, rehabilitation and the promotion of good health.
NUR 226 MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING OF AUDLTS-III LAB [2]
This course provides clinical practice in the care of adult patients with the problems of gynecology, integumentary, burns, emergency care, oncology, radiology and the elderly.
NUR 235 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING-I [3]
P: NUR 201, NUR 202, NUR 203, NUR 204, NUR 114, NUR 115, NUR 116 & NUR 117. Study of factors influencing maternal and child health, maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Effects of the infectious disease on the mother and child. Child care, normal and abnormal states, considering the relationship between the needs of children and society. Nutrition, immunization and health education for maternal and child health.
NUR 236 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING-I LAB [1]
This practical course is designed to provide laboratory experience in the clinical setting. Students will visit maternity units of hospitals and health centers.
NUR 335 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING-II [3]
P: NUR 335. Study of obstetrical nursing, fertilization, fetal development, physiological and emotional changes in pregnancy, pregnancy assessment, antenatal cares, natal and post natal care, complications of pregnancy, normal and abnormal delivery. Newborn nursing and premature newborn care.
NUR 336 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING-II LAB [2]
Clinical practice in the care of mother during pregnancy, natal and post natal care, care of newborn baby, and assisting normal and abnormal delivery. Students will visit maternity units in hospital and maternity clinics.
NUR 337 MATERNAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (3)
Study of abnormal delivery, processes, nursing diagnosis, assistance in abnormal delivery, partum and post partum complications, and nursing care. Premature new born care, and family planning instructions are included.
]NUR 338 MATERNAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY LAB (2)
P : NUR 337. Provides clinical practice in normal delivery, assisting abnormal delivery, premature delivery care, pregnancy complications, prevention and family planning.
NUR 301 FUNDAMENTAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION [3]
A study of the importance and principles of nutrition, the sources of food, methods of calculating daily nutrition requirement for an individual, food preservation, proper preparation and cooking which yields maximum nutrition value for a body, assessment of nutritional state problems and solution with advice regarding good consumption habits.
NUR 306 CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY [4]
P: NUR 201, NUR 202, NUR 203 & NUR 204. A functional study of major systems of a human body. Topics include fluid and electrolyte balance, physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, hepatic, endocrine, excretory system, immune system, medical genetics and nervous system.
NUR 337 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING-II (3)
P: NUR 335. Study of abnormal delivery, processes, nursing diagnosis, assistance in abnormal delivery, partum and post partum complications, and nursing care. Premature new born care, and family planning instructions are included.
NUR 338 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH-II LAB (2)
P : NUR 336. Provides clinical practice in normal delivery, assisting abnormal delivery, premature delivery care, pregnancy complications, prevention and family planning.
NUR 340 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING-I (2)
Study of concepts and psychological theories, mental health, behavior and adaptation problems, emphasis on mental health promotion in each period of life. Study of evolution, principles and concepts of psychiatric nursing, causes, and abnormal psychodynamic, self-analization, self concept and adoption. Therapeutic interaction, nursing processes including prevention.
NUR 341 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING-I LAB (1)
Clinical practice in the case of psychiatric patients, relationship development, interview, observation, and nursing care plan.
NUR 342 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING-II (2)
P : NUR 340. Study of nursing processes in patients with mental health problems and psychiatric patients, behavior analysis and nursing care. Therapeutic relationship, psycho-therapy, group therapy, rehabilitation, including community mental health.
NUR 343 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING-II LAB (1)
Clinical practice of NUR 342 involving nursing care of patients with mental health problems, providing group therapy, rehabilitation, including community mental health.
NUR 401 COMMUNITY NURSING-I (2)
Study of principles and methods of community health nursing, roles and responsibility of the nurse in the community and the community administration principle, primary health care development and community service management. The course also covers the epidemiological health statistics, community evaluation and planning for health services.
NUR 402 COMMUNITY NURSING-I LAB (2)
Clinical practice in community concerning survey, health problem analysis, and solving community health promotion and prevention services, school health service, sanitation and environmental service. Health teaching and educational visit to various health agencies are provided.
NUR 403 COMMUNITY NURSING-II (3)
P : NUR 401. Study of the major community health problems of the society in urban and rural areas, causes and problems of the local diseases. Methods of surveying and analysis of the community problems and needs. Study of principles and methods of epidemic control, family health, school health, demography, environmental sanitation. Public health policy aspects are also reviewed.
NUR 404 COMMUNITY NURSING-II LAB (2)
Practical work of NUR 403, involving work in the community on public health aspects. Visits to public health institutions included.
NUR 415 NURSING ADMINISTRATION (3)
Study of the principles and methods of administration, line of organization, ward administration with emphasis on leadership, team work, communication, relationship, work assignments, supervision and evaluation including problems and solutions.
NUR 416 NURSING ADMINISTRATION LAB (2)
Clinical practice in nursing service concerning ward administration, emphasis on leadership, work assignments, supervision and evaluation, including problems solving.
NUR 421 POPULATION CONTROL & FAMILY PLANNING (3)
The course deals with demographic issues relating to population control and family planning methods. Detailed exposition is made on traditional to modern methods of birth control and the involvement of nursing profession in family planning service delivery and maternal and child care (MCH) activities.
NUR 422 POPULATION CONTROL & FAMILY PLANNING LAB (1)
Practical work in support of NUR 421 in family planning & MCH clinics and outreach activities.
NUR 423 NURSING PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION (3)
The course exposes the student to the different components of the professional role and the interrelationship between the nursing profession and society. Topics covered include role of the professional nurse, the relationship of nursing to historical, cultural, legal & ethical issues of professional nursing, theoretical frameworks of nursing practice, etc. The course also orients the students to various licensure examinations for becoming a registered nurse for practice as well as registration with the Bangladesh Nursing Council.
NUR 431 SEMINAR IN NURSING (2)
An independent study of the professional problems in nursing both in
theoretical and practical aspects, in order to gather information for analysis
and discussion. Ideas will be exchanged to obtain prescriptions to permit
personal and professional development.
NUR 451 RESEARCH IN NURSING (3)
P: NUR 116 and other Nursing courses. The course provides an introduction to general principles and concepts in nursing research with emphasis on critical appraisal of issues. A research project with report is required.
The course is designed to give students practical experience in real
life situations. The students is placed as a intern in a hospital or health
care organization for a semester and is also required to generate a nursing
problem related report for grading. There is an oral examination.