1.1    INTRODUCTION

The bachelor’s degree in nursing sciences programme offers general and professional education for nurses. The curriculum is designed to prepare the nurse to think effectively, to communicate thought and make judgments and discriminate among values. A nurse should understand the social, psychosocial, and physical factors involved in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and will be able to translate these factors into health needs, relating them to the appropriate health services. The programme is therefore designed to produce nurse practitioners who can function effectively within the health care delivery system of the nation.

1.2            PHILOSOPHY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

-         The philosophy of the Department of Nursing Science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University is derived from the philosophy of the University and the philosophy of the nursing profession that focus on quality services to humanity.

-         The Nursing Science programme of Nnamdi Azikiwe University is anchored on a strong theoretical foundation of liberal and professional education leading to a Bachelors degree and providing the basis for clinical skills development and evidence – based practice with commitment to lifetime continuing professional development.

-         The Department of Nursing recognizes the bio – psychosocial (holistic) nature of man and that health is a fundamental human right of every individual, irrespective of age, sex, race, religion, tribe or social status hence there should be reasonable access to comprehensive quality health care services for all. The department further appreciates that health and wellness is a continuum with an imperative for holistic nursing care for clients.

-          The Department further believes in the provision of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care services that are relevant to the health care needs of individuals, families and communities, recognizing the current societal demands for quality health care requiring dynamic and innovative approaches to the preparation of prospective nursing professionals.

-         The Department assumes full responsibility for developing and administering with best practices a curriculum that guides, encourages, stimulates and challenges the student in problem – solving and analysis, while recognizing his/her goals and learning needs with due appreciation of the ever -changing health care needs of the society.

-         The Department believes that a health team in which the individual, the family and the community play significant roles is the most effective approach to promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. It recognizes that nursing involves the ability to assess health care situations, make decisions, develop, implement and evaluate plan of compressive care together with individuals, families and communities in collaboration with other members of the health team.

-         The Department believes that skilful professional nursing practice is an art based on time – tested scientific knowledge from physical and bio – psychosocial sciences. The department is therefore committed to the preparation of polyvalent nursing professionals capable of providing comprehensive health care services as members of the health team to individuals, families and communities where they live and work with their full participation as appropriate.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

       The Nursing Science programme is an integrated educational programme for the purpose of preparing nursing professionals capable of providing general nursing, midwifery and community health nursing services including psychiatry on graduation and able to pursue higher degree programme in nursing.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

    The main objective of the programme is to prepare polyvalent, highly disciplined nursing professionals that are intellectually self – reliant with strong clinical and administrative skills.

           Specifically, on completion of the Bachelor of the Nursing Science programme of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the student is expected to demonstrate competence by his / her ability to:

1. Integrate relevant concepts and scientific principles from nursing and bio – psychosocial sciences in the provision of comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families and communities where they live and work with their full participation as appropriate.
2. Make use of the nursing process and other tools of nursing practice in assisting individuals, families and groups to adapt to changing health needs at every stage of their growth and development.
3. Play leadership role as appropriate in managing health care services and personnel while collaborating with other members of the health care team in providing holistic and comprehensive health care to clients at every level of the health care delivery system (primary, secondary and tertiary).
4. Contribute to the improvement of nursing practice by participating in interdisciplinary research and utilising research finding relevant to nursing education and practice.
5. Pursue time – honoured, lifetime continuing professional development including higher degrees for self-improvement and advancement of the nursing profession.

1.4 FUNCTIONS THAT WILL BE PERFORMED BY A GRADUATE OF THE BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE DEGREE

1.       Will engage in direct patient care. This will involve:

a.       Making appropriate nursing diagnosis of individuals through the use of

i.   The acquired observation skills and sensory perceptions; and

ii.  Simple diagnostic equipments and procedures in client assessments;

1. Making plans related to identified diagnoses;
2. Giving appropriate treatment in Primary Health Care and emergency and other care situations and making referrals as necessary for further in depth care.
3. Using obtained data and standing orders to make appropriate care plans for the individual and groups and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan through further observation.
4. Communicating significant information from observed data to appropriate member of the health team.
5. Incorporating the medical plan into nursing activities which are based on safe practices supported by scientific principles and concepts; 
6. Assisting individuals in identifying realistic health goals and in planning for ways of achieving or maintaining optimum health.
7. Assessing the limitations and capabilities of individuals in assuming responsibilities for personal care, and the degree of assistance from the nurse that will be useful at all levels of care.
8. Performing needed technical skills with refined dexterity and feeling response.

2.       Will teach and demonstrate high quality nursing care to students, health care personnel, patients and families by:

a.       Identifying individual learning needs and formulating appropriate learning content and method;

b.       Using appropriate educational psychological principles and evaluating and revising teaching plans according to progress made in learning;

c.       Precepts through her exception of positive health practices.

3.       Will function as a leader by demonstrating the following:

a.  Recognizing her own personal behaviour and needs.

b.  Creating an environment conducive to the promotion of high quality nursing care.

c.  Understanding the role of the various members of the health team, thereby planning responsibility and supervision accordingly.

d.  Organizing and implementing team- work, and working effectively with people.

e. Making nursing decisions based on pertinent data and scientific principles.

f.   Understanding institutional policies, legal consideration and professional ethics.

g.  Accepting responsibility for her own actions.

h.  Identifying her own capabilities, responsibilities and limitations

i.   Coordinating the work of various nursing teams.

j.   Applying nursing decisions in order of priority.

4.       Will serve as an effective member of the health team in the processes of defining, planning, executing and evaluating the total health plan for members of the community.

5.       Will initiate research and also work with other members of the health team in multidisciplinary research projects.

6.       Will interpret nursing activities to groups within and outside the professional health teams.

7.       Will continue to learn by:

a)     Continuous participation in the field of inquiry;

b)    Acquiring new knowledge and new experience for

continuous professional growth and development

c)     Using her potentials for graduate study;

d)    Continually questioning the basis for defining nursing activities.

9.  Will function as a change agent by:

a.  Constantly evaluating the milieu in which she practices;

b.  Identifying factors which affect the direction of nursing and the area of nursing chiefly affected;

c.  Deciding on change that is imminent and planning strategies for incorporating this into existing structures;

1. Working with others in the assessment, introduction and evaluating of change.

2.0     ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

2.1   Admission into First year   B.N.Sc. Programme (Part 1)

Candidates seeking admission into the  B.N.Sc. programme who have sat for the Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) may be admitted if:

 i.   they attain the approved UME minimum score.

ii.   by the first day of October of the year of admission they obtain a pass in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination of the West African Examination Council (SSCE) or National Examination Council (NECO) or the General Certificate of Education (GCE) at ordinary level or  its approved equivalent at Credit Level in at least Five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics,  provided that all five subjects are taken and passed at not more than two sittings of the same examination.

2.2 Admission by Direct Entry  (Exemption From Part 1):

Candidates seeking for admission to part II, B.N.Sc. programme by direct entry who have satisfied the Senior Secondary School Certificate requirements for admission into this University with five credits passes as stated in 2.1 (ii) above must in addition possess the following qualifications

i.   Candidate who have obtained passes in at least two science subjects including Biology or Zoology, Chemistry and Physics at the General Certificate of Education, Advanced level.

ii. Candidates who are holders of the Registered Nursing Diploma Certificate (RN) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

iii. Candidates who have completed a B.Sc. degree course in any of the Biological Sciences at not lower than a Second Class Upper Level.

2.3    Transfer from other Faculties of this University:

i. Candidates may transfer into Part 11 B.N.Sc programme from other relevant faculties provided they have completed two years in their faculty and have passed all the core courses in their first year i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and Mathematics and have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point average of 3.50 after completing 100 and 200 level courses in such faculty.

ii  Such  candidates  shall not transfer during their final year in the University.  

In addition the University may conduct an aptitude test or interview for the final selection of candidates.

COURSE SEQUENCE

YEAR ONE

                                                                                                 TOTAL

1^ST SEMESTER                                     L                   TU       P        UNITS

BIO 101    General Biology 1                  2            -         3            3

ICH 101     Basic Organic Chemistry          2                  -           -            2              

ICH 111      Basic Inorganic Chemistry 1    1           3           -            2

PHY 101    General Physics                         2                 1           -            3

PHY 107   Practical Physics                        -             -          3            1  

MAT 101   General Mathematics                  3             -         -            3

GSS101      Use of English                            2            -          -            2

GSS 105     Humanities                                 2             -         -            2

GSS107      Nigerian Peoples and Culture    2            -          -            2

CSC 101    Introduction to Computer Prog.1      2           -         -           3    

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2^ND SEMESTER

 BIO 102      General Biology II                           2          -      -            3

ZOO 102    Introduction to Zoology               2          -        -           2  

ICH 102       Basic Physical Chemistry          2          1          -         3

 ICH 112        Practical Chemistry I              1            -         3          1  

 PHY 102      General Physics                        3         -          -           3

 PHY 108      Practical Physics                     -          -           3          1

GSS 102      Use of English II                         2            -        -        2

GSS 106      Social Sciences                        2           -          -       2

MAT 102    General Mathematics II                     3           -          -      3

CSC 102  Introduction to Computer Prog. II    2           -         3       3

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 YEAR TWO

1^ST SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)                              L TU    P       Total

NSC 201 Foundations of Professional Nursing      2    1                3                 3

NSC 241     Introduction to Bio-Statistics                1      -      3        2

BCH 211    Medical Biochemistry I                          2     1      3        3

ANA 211    Gross Anatomy I                                 1      -        3       2

PIO 201      General Principles of Physiology      2        -        -      2  

PIO 291     Introduction to Human Physiology        2      -        -           2

SOC 201     Introduction to Sociology I                3    -      -          3

NSC 231      Nursing Ethics & Philosophy                2     -       3        3

ANA 212 General Histology & Cell Biology          1      -           -        1

ANA 213 General Embryology                               1       -          -          1     

                                                                                                           22 

2^{N D} SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)

NSC 202     Foundations of Professional Nursing         2           -     3        3

NSC 220     Psychology Applied to Nursing             2      -     -        2

BCH 212    Medical Biochemistry II                                   2     -     3        2

ANA 221    Gross Anatomy II                                            1       1    3         2

PIO 292   Introduction to Human Physiology             2        -        -        2  

PIO 283   General Practical Physiology                     -    -     3        1

MIC 232      Med Microbiology & Parasitology              2     -      -        3

POL 202      Political Science                                           2     -     -        2

ANA 222   Systemic Histology                                   1       -       -       1

ANA 223 Systemic Embryology                                 1      -       -        1 

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PRE PART THREE (8 WEEKS)                          L        TU   P    Total

NSC 203     Foundations of Nursing Practice             -       2   24    10

PART THREE

1^ST SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)

NSC 305     Epidemiology                                           1    -     3        2

NSC 321     Human Behavior in Hlth & Dis in Com      2   -   -       3

NSC 351     Environmental Health                              2   -      6        2

PHA 331    Pharmacodynamics and Chemotherapy I       2    -    3      3

NSC 331     Medical surgical Nursing I                          2      2   -    4        

ANA 311  Gross  Anatomy                                                1    -     3      2

ANA 312  Neuro anatomy                                                 1      -       -    1       

ANA  313  Systemic Histology                                       1      -     -          1

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2^ND SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)       

NSC 302 Basic Community Health Nursing                           2      8              -     4

NSC 332     Medical Surgical Nursing II                        2      8              -   4

PHA 332    Pharmacodynamics & Chemotherapy II     2     3     -     3 NSC 311 Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing            2    3     -     4 

NSC 342     Nutrition in Health and Disease                 1     3     -    2

PAT 352     General Cellular Pathology                         2    -     3     3

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PRE PART FOUR

NSC 303     Community Health Nursing                         -    2    24   10

NSC 333     Medical Surgical Nursing                            -     2   24    10

NSC  313    Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing             -   2     24      10

PART FOUR

1^ST SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)                            L         P     TU    Total

NSC 421     Maternal and child Health I                         2     -     9      5

 NSC 431    Advanced Med. Surg Nursing I                          2     -    9       5

NSC 441     Curriculum Dev. & Teaching Method            2     1    -      3

NSC 451     Entrepreneurship in Nursing                       2    1     -    3

       Elective                                                                                                16

2^ND SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)

NSC 422     Maternal and Child Health Nursing II                  2     -     9    5

NSC 432     Advanced Med Surg. Nur. II                        2    1     9     5

NSC 452     Research Methods in Nursing                      2    1     -    3

NSC 462     Management of Nursing Care Services        2    1     -      3

NSC 442Teaching & Management Care practice                     -      1    3     2

         Elective                                                                                    18

PRE-PART FIVE (3WEEKS)                                           

NSC 423     Maternal and child Health nursing             -    2    24     10

NSC 433     Medical Surgical Nursing                           -    2  24     10 

PART FIVE

1^ST SEMESTER (15 WEEKS)

NSC 501     Advanced Com Hth Nursing I                               2    -    9     5

NSC 521     Advn maternal & Child Hth Nursing                    2     -            9       5

NSC 541        Seminar                                                          1    -    1       5

                          Elective

                                                                                                                                     15

2^ND SEMERSTER (15 WEEKS)

NSC 502     Advn. Com. Hth Nursing II                        2    12   -     5

NSC 512     Advanced Mental Hth. & Psych. Nursing 2    12    -    5

NSC 542     Research Project.                                        1    3    1     6                                                                                                      16

ELECTIVES (One elective each semester as available) 

NSC 531     Paediatric Nursing                                      2        -        9        5

NSC 532     Intensive Care Nursing                     2        -        9        5

NSC 533     Occupational Health Nursing            2        -        9        5

NSC 534     Primary Health Care Nursing           2        -        9        5

NSC 535     Orthopaedic Nursing                        2        -        9        5

NSC 536     Ophthalmic Nursing                         2        -        9        5

NSC 537     Dermatology Nursing                       2        -        9        5

NSC 538     Operating Theatre Nursing               2        -        9         5

NSC 539     Radiology/Radiotherapy Nursing     2        -         9        5

NSC  540    Legal Aspect of Professional Nursing 2      -        9         5

NSC 543     Geriatric Nursing                              2        -        9         5

NSC  544    Ortho-rhino Laryngology                  2       -       9         5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

PART ONE- As for Courses in Science.

PART  TWO

NSC 201&202: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING 1&11 3 Units each : Nature of health and illness; the organization of resources for the practice of comprehensive health care; contribution of the individual nurse, organized nursing services and the nursing profession at the local and world community. Introduction to ethical considerations in Nursing; Consideration of the major concepts, assumption and skills underlying professional nursing practice; Function of the professional nurse including the nurse-patient interaction, the application of scientific principles and the nursing process in the practice of nursing; selected clinical experiences provided in community health agencies. Duration- One session.

NSC 241: INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS (1-0-3) 2 Units: Application of biostatistics in health care delivery, the statistical process and various statistical methods in common use. Drawing conclusions from statistical analysis.

ANA 211: GROSS ANATOMY (2-1-2)    2  Units :

GROSS ANATOMY OF THE UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITIES:

UPPER LIMB:

   Pectoral Region: Bones, Joints & Muscle, Axilla, Blood Vessels, Axillary Lymph nodes and Mammary Gland.

Scapulo - Deltoid Region: Humerus  and  Elbow Joint, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

Forearm: Bones, Radio- Ulna Joint, Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves. Hand: Bones, Wrist and Joints of the hand, Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

 LOWER LIMB:

Pelvic Girdle

 Thigh: Femur and Hip joint, Lumber and Sacral Plexuses, Anterior Compartment. Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

Medical Compartment – Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

Gluteal Region – Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

Posterior Compartment – Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves, Knee Joint Leg: Anterior-Lateral Compartment–Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

Posterior  Compartment – Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

Foot : Bones, Ankle joints, Other Joints, Arches of the Foot, Muscles, Blood Vessels and Nerves.

ANA 212: GENERAL HISTOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY (1-1-1)     1 Unit.

Introduction to the cellular system of the body.

Introduction to the primary tissues of the body.

Epithelium, Connective tissues, Muscles, Nerves, Blood and Skeletal tissues.

ANA 213: GENERAL EMBRYOLOGY (1-1-1) : 1Unit.  

Introduction to Embryology, Introduction to the Male and Female genital system, Gametogenesis, Uterine cycle, ovarian cycle, Development of the graffian follicles and Ovulation, Fertilization. Cleavage, Morula, Blastocyst Formation, Implantation.

Bilaminar Disc, Amniotic cavity, Yolk sac, Trilaminar layer, Intraembroyonic coelom formation.

Primitive Streak: the human embryo, placenta and fetal membranes and body cavities, somites. Blood and vessels formation, folding of  the embryo, germ layer derivatives, estimating embryonic Age, Congenital malformations.

ANA 221: GROSS ANATOMY OF THE THORAX, ABDOMEN, PELVIS AND PERINEUM  (2-1-2)  2Units

THORAX

Thoracic Skeleton, Bones and Joints. Thoracic Muscles, Blood Vessels, Nerves and Diaphragm. Thoracic age mechanics. Lungs and Pleura.

Mediastinum:

Superior and Anterior, Middle (Heart and Pericardium), Posterior (Boundaries and Content).

ABDOMEN

Anterior abdominal wall including muscles, blood vessels and nerves, abdominal incisions. Inguinal Canal and Hernias. Peritoneum, Stomach, Small and Large intestines, Liver and Biliary apparatus, Pancreas and Spleen, Kidneys and Suprarenal glands, Posterior abdominal wall.

PELVIC AND PERINEUM

Osteology of the Pelvis

Pelvic Diaphragm, Anal Region, Urogenital Region, External Genitalia (Male and Female), Urinary Bladder, Seminal vesicles and Prostate, Female Internal Genitalia.

ANA 222: SYSTEMIC HISTOLOGY (1-1-1)   1 Unit

Histology of Gastrointestinal ,Reproductive, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Urinary, Endocrine systems, Lymphoid organs, Skin and its appendages and special organs.

ANA 223:  SYSTEMIC EMBRYOLOGY (1-1-1)  1 Unit.

Diaphragm, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Urinary and Endocrine systems, Pharyngeal apparatus, Muscular and Skeletal systems, Intergumentary system .

PIO 201 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY (2-0-0)   2 Units :  Introduction and history of physiology, cells and organelles, transport across cell membranes, homeostasis and control system compartments, electrolytes. Body fluids, blood and its composition, erythropoiesis, haemostasis,antigenicity, immunity and reticuloendothelia / system. Blood grouping and transfusion, Haematological indices and their measurement.

PIO 291 : INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 1 (2-0-0) 2 Units: An overview of the physiology of the following : Excitable tissues, respiration, CVS, renal system.

PIO 292 : INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 11 (2-0-0) 2 Units : An overview of the physiology of the following : GIT, endocrinology & reproduction, neurophysiology, special senses.

PIO 283: GENERAL PRACTICAL PHYSIOLOGY: 1 Unit : General practical  rotation to demonstrate the basic principles in all the systems covered in lectures. 

NSC 220: PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO NURSING (2-0-0) 2 Units: Emphasis is on growth and development of the individual from conception through childhood, adolescence and senescence. Conception and their parameters of measurements: individual differences and their assessment; learning - memory thinking; sensation and perception, motivation; emotions and personality. An in-depth study of the psychological aspects of man and the family and further application of psychological concept and theories to nursing.

BCH 211 MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY I (2-0-3) 3 Units  

BCH 212 MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY II (3-0-2) 2 Units: Course deals with Chemistry of important biological compounds stressing biogenesis and reaction mechanisms and structural-chemistry. Physical concepts applied to the study of biomolecules. Configuration of biomolecules; purine, pyridines, nucleotides, nucleic acid with special reference to their roles in biological processes.

Introduction to Biochemistry. Introductory kinetics and energetic chemistry of proteins and enzymes. Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins as co-enzymes. Integration of metabolism, Oxidation Nucleic acids, RNA and protein synthesis, Diet, Food value Vitamin Deficiency. Inborn errors of metabolism to include molecular basis of Metabolic diseases. Biochemical derangement in G- 6- PD deficiency. Sickle cell anemia, glycogen storage diseases etc.

NSC 231:  NURSING ETHICS & JURISPRUDENCE (3-0-0)  3 Units:

This course is designed to enable the student identify nursing ethics as a component of medical ethics in her practice as a member of the health care team. It introduces the student to the statutes and common law as they affect the nursing profession and practice. It enables her to develop a  personal philosophy of nursing. Foundation of Nursing  Ethics(National and International)Nursing Ethics in Nigeria – Problems and Prospects. Laws and regulations governing nursing practice in Nigeria. Ethical considerations and dilemmas. Nursing ethics as it relates to the health team. Ethical / moral principles. Professional ethics and constraints imposed by institutions. The health care system and individual rights; informed consent, abortion ,euthanasia , dying and death, behavior control. Discussion of ethical dilemmas and the nurse as an advocate.

POL  202  : POLITICAL SCIENCE (2-0-0)   2  Units.

This course  introduces  the  student to social organization and mechanisms of government. It stresses the needs and problems of politics as they affect Nigeria, Africa and the health professionals.

Introduction to Political Science and African Politics. Dependence, struggle for independence of African States. Politics in Africa as it affects the development of African people and the health profession. Nigerian politics as it affects Nursing profession. Elements of Administration, rule of law, role of the executive, legislature and the judiciary. Political parties and pressure groups. The role of the media.

MIC 232: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY & PARASITOLOGY (2-0-3) 3 Units: The course covers the study of characteristics and classification of microorganisms. It enables the student identify the agents  that cause disease in man and to apply the knowledge of disease processes in terms of personal and communal health.

Classification and characteristics of bacteria, and other microorganisms (viruses, fungi, parasites). Morphology, physiology, reproduction and metabolism of bacteria. Host - parasite relationship, infection, pathogenicity and virulence. Exo - and endotoxins. Susceptibility and resistance to infection. Natural and acquired immunity, immunization – active and passive. Anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity and Allergy. Control of microorganism, sterilization, disinfection . Chemotherapeutic agents and Antibiotics.

SOC 201: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY   2 Units: Sociology as a social science. The birth of sociology, founding fathers, and its history. The sociological perspective of society, social interaction and social relations as elementary forms of social life. Groups, Normative System, and Culture. Social institutions. Complex Organizations.

 Becoming a functioning member of society, rural and urban communities, widening scale of society, or the study of traditional society, modernization and urbanization. Social problems and society, modernization and urbanization. Social problems and welfare. Uses of sociology and careers for the young sociologist.

PRE-PART III

NSC 200: CONCENTRATED BASIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (0-2-24) 7 WEEKS

YEAR III

PHA 331 & 332:  PHARMACODYNAMICS AND CHEMOTHERAPY I & II (2-0-3)  3 Units each;

Introduction to pharmacology – definition and scope, terminologies and abbreviations used in pharmacology, history of pharmacology. General principles of pharmacology – procurement, storage, distribution and control. General information about drug – sources of drug(traditional and orthodox), chemical, generic and brand names, classification and composition of drugs. Preparation of drugs (traditional and orthodox). Principles and routes of drug  administration. Calculation of dosages – tablets, lotions, etc record keeping. Drug overdose and use of antidotes. Drug abuse and addiction – definition and scope. Mechanism of drug actions, interactions and adverse reaction of drugs in the body tissue. (Pharmacokinetics principles – absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs). Idiosyncrasies, effect of age, diet, occupation and disease on drug disposition.

Major drug categories. Common drugs acting on specific body systems and organs – heart and circulation, respiration, endocrine, CNS, neuromuscular, digestive, Intergumentary, skin, eye, ear, nose and throat, genito-urinary,etc. Drugs used for other conditions – pregnancy, labour, puerperium, and family planning, childhood illness (IMCI),malignant diseases (cytotoxic drugs ), restorative drugs such as minerals and vitamins, psychogenic disorders (psychiatric drugs), allergic disorders, antiseptics and disinfectants, infusions and transfusions (types, composition and preparation). Essential Drug Programme – National Drug Policy versus National Health Policy, Historical background and objectives of the National Drug Policy, Nigerian National Formulary and Essential Drugs, Concept of Essential drugs – advantages and limitations, historical background, criteria for selection of Nigeria Essential Drug list.  Role of the nurse in the implementation of essential drug concept. Role of National Drug Formulary in rational prescribing. Drug information, interaction and adverse reaction monitoring. Patient drug history. Implications of over prescribing, multiple prescribing and under prescribing. Types of  drug interaction (synergism, antagonism, reduce absorption). Use of adverse drug reaction monitoring form and nursing drug schedule sheets. Patient’s education and counseling with regards to self - medication, compliance, non-compliance. Financial management and cost recovery. Concept of Drug  Revolving Fund – objectives and social consequences. Costing, pricing and exemption under the Drug Revolving Fund Scheme. Financial control of Drug Revolving Fund. Role of Nurse / Midwife in drug  Revolving Fund Scheme. Immunization therapy. Diet therapy.

NSC 342: NUTRITION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE (1-0-3) 2 Units: The course discusses the historical perspective of nutrition as a science. The nutritional values of food and its effect on health is emphasized. Food myths, fads, taboos and effect on nutritional status and general health of the individual Food purchasing, presentation, preparation and diet therapy are studied to enable the students provide well balanced diets to clients and patients in medical-surgical conditions including psychiatric, obstetrics and pediatrics, preparation of diet for sick individual and family. The relationship between food habits and disease.  Classification of food and their nutrient. Relationship of digestion and absorption of food; Nutrient quality of local foods and diets; Selection and formulation of balanced and weaning diets. Use of food composition tables. Nutrient requirements and recommended daily calorie requirements; Food in relation to the life cycle. Common nutritional deficiency and related disease – ecology, etiology, clinical presentation, management and prevention of protein – energy malnutrition (Kwashiorkor, marasmus); vitamin deficiency diseases (xerophthalmia, beriberi, pellagra, scurvy, rickets), mineral deficiency diseases (osteomalasia, dental cares, iron deficiency anaemia). Obesity. Diabetics. Dietetics in illness – nutritional requirements in specific conditions. Use of nutrients supplements. Dietary management and education.

NSC 302: BASIC COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING (2-0-6) 4 Units: The course introduces students to basic concepts, historical development and scientific principles and practice of Community health and primary health care programmes. The role and responsibility of a community health nurse; the community health nurse as a primary health care practitioner; introduction to planning programming and evaluating methods in community health nursing and primary health care. Community health nursing diagnosis, through organized exposure to community health/primary health care programmes. Management, prevention and control of communicable disease, management and control of chronic disease. Care of special groups in the community e.g. the alcoholics, drug addicts/ abusers, prisoners, prostitutes, the handicapped, the terminally ill and the aged. Application of nursing process in the provision of community health nursing care at risk groups in urban and rural communities. The organized exposure of students using problem – based approach to community should take the following format:

i.        A period of posting to a defined rural community;

ii.       Collection of data for the assessment of health status of the community;

iii.      Analysis and presentation of the data to describe community health problems, social and health needs, and draw inferences for service objectives related to specific preventive, primitive and health maintenance strategies.

NSC 321: HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN HEALTH AND DISEASE. (2-0-3)  3 Units: This course is designed to enable the student acquire knowledge of socio-psychological determinants of health behavior. It enables her initiate compliance behavior by utilizing the principles of guidance and counseling. Human development, cultural factors beliefs, taboos and behavior in health and illness. The health – illness continuum. The socialization process: development of personality and character formation. Role identity and role function. How patterns of life and community organization affect health care delivery. Patterns of marriage and childbearing practices; leadership, group norms, interpersonal relations, communications.

   NSC 305 :EPIDEMIOLOGY (1-0-3)  2 Units: The course introduces students to the principles and methods of epidemiology as they are applied in the study of both communicable and non - communicable disease. The common indices of community health, the analytic methods of demography, the theory behind screening programmes, and measurements are examined. Critical appraisals of nursing and medical literature are discussed.

NSC 331 & 332: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I & II: (2-0-6) 4 Units each; The role of the professional nurse in the care of adults and children with medical-surgical problems. It includes nursing practice in relation to early diagnosis and prompt treatment, disability and rehabilitation, health promotion, illness prevention and dietetics. Experiences are provided in the Nursing of selected individuals and families to facilitate the theoretical learning and to further develop skills in nursing practice.

NSC 351: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (1-0-3) 2 Units: This  course in designed to examine the effects of environmental factors on health of the community; community assessment and action to improve the quality of the environment is emphasized. Man and his physical environment Environmental factors that affect health include water, air, noise, gas pollution, waste products. Environmental Sanitation: Waste disposal, Vector control, Housing and water supply. Food Hygiene. Relationship of occupation to environmental factors.

PAT 352: GENERAL & CELLULAR PATHOLOGY (2-0-3) 3 Units: The course covers general mechanisms, the  pathogenesis of disease and the dynamic nature of disease as it evolves from its incipient stage to its full expression. An  appreciation of the disease process as it affects other organs and distant parts of the body and most importantly the patient as a whole. The pathology of selected common diseases will be discussed. The pathology and nature of disease. Chemistry of cell damage and the dying cell. Inflammation and infection. Inflammatory response and chemical mediators. Immunity and cellular immune response. Principles of repair  and reorganization of cell structure .

NSC 311: MENTAL HEALTH & PSYCHIATRIC NURSING (3-0-9)  4 Units: The professional nurse’s role in the promotion of mental health. The classification of mental disorders and the nurse’s roles. Introduction to theories of personality and the personality disorders. Various therapeutic media of the psychiatric patient. Legal aspects of psychiatric nursing.

ANA 311: GROSS ANATOMY OF THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK. (2-1-2) 2  Units

Osteology – Skull and Vertebral triangles of the neck, Cervical Fascia and Lymphatic drainage of the Head, Neck and Back. Pharynx and Larynx, Thyroid and Parathyroid glands.

The Pterygo – palatine Fossae: Nose and the Para nasal sinuses, Oral Cavity, Face and Parotid gland.

Temporal and Infratemporal Fossae: Scalp and Cranial Cavities and Dural Sinuses, Cranial nerves, The Ear and Eye.

ANA 312: NEUROANATOMY. (1-1-1) 1 Unit

Topographical Anatomy of the Brain and meninges, Brain Stem. Medulla Oblongata and Puns, Mid brain, Cerebellum, Diencephalons, Cerebrum, Cranial Nerves, the Ventricles and CSF, Basal Ganglia and the internal capsule. Ascending and Descending tracts, Blood supply to the Brain, Neuroembryology.

PRE-PART IV: CONCENTRATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

NSC 301: Community Health Nursing (0-2-24) 3 Weeks, 10 units.

NSC 333: Medical Surgical Nursing (0-2-24) 3 weeks. 10 units

NSC 311: Mental Health & psychiatric Nursing  (2-24-10) 4 weeks

PART FOUR

NSC 421 &422; MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING 1 & 11 (2-0-9)    5 Units each: Emphasis on the health of the family during its child-bearing years, with particular attention of the needs of the mother and the new born during the maternity cycle. The role of the nurse in family planning and genetic counseling.

NSC 431 & 432: ADVANCED MEDICAL/SURGICAL NURSING I& II (2-0-9) 5 Units each: Development of nursing judgment in patient’s situation requiring sudden crises intervention, long term hospitalization and intensive and prolonged rehabilitation, Development of nursing care plan, practice of comprehensive nursing and team nursing.

NSC 441: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING AND TEACHING METHODOLOGY (2-1-0) 3Units: Curriculum development involves an over view of course, thereby the student looks at the course critically and objectively as a functional instrument. It involves the development of institutional philosophy, objectives, course contents, resource and personnel selection, methods of teaching, organization of teaching material and evaluation.

NSC 452: RESEARCH METHODS IN NURSING (2-1-0)  3 Units; Research methodology in the advancement of nursing. Guided study in basic and selected areas of nursing research.

NSC 451:   ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING (2-1-0)  3 Units: This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practice of entrepreneurship. Opportunity for self-employment in nursing services including attitudes and skill of entrepreneurs are developed in this course. The course includes planning, programming, budgeting, implementation and evaluating nursing services to meet communities’ needs.

NSC 442: TEACHING/MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (0-1-3) 2 Units: The course provides opportunity to apply teaching and management concepts and theories in practice.

NSC 462: MANAGEMENT OF NURSING CARE SERVICES (2-1-0) 3 Units: The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the philosophy, theory, principles and techniques of management in relation to nursing care services. Essential tools to effective management will be discussed; and management techniques will be analyzed in relation to nursing care situations at various care settings. The nursing process as a tool for scientific approach to solving management problems will be examined.

PRE-PART V: CONCENTRATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (3 WEEKS CLINICAL NURSING)

NSC 423: CONCENTRATED MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (0-2-24) 10 Units  

NSC 433: CONCENTRATED MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING-CLINICAL EXPERIENCE  10 Units: In depth clinical nursing to develop finer technical skills in much wider areas of nursing, including operation room.

PART FIVE

NSC 501 & 502: ADVANCED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I & II (2-0-9)  5 Units each: The emphasis is on the development of students’ knowledge and competence in the planning, organization, and administration of community health nursing services of defined geographical-political areas. The course emphasizes the application of integrated knowledge in the development, implementation and evaluation of Community Health nursing care programmes, using a model of community health Planning-Cycle of, “Need Assessment-Development of Care Plans-Implementation-Evaluation” and building on earlier community-based exposure at 300 level. The course will involve:

1. A period of posting to PHC Programmes in defined rural and urban geographical-political communities:
2. Further collection, analysis and presentation of data for in-depth assessment of community health problems or programmes.
3. Planning with groups concerned with health care in the communities;
4. Implementation of care plan through participation and working with community agencies;
5. Programme evaluation.

The course will also cover other traditional areas of public health, particularly international health, port health, social welfare services and occupational health.

NSC 512: ADVANCED MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING (2-0-9)  5 Units: This course deals with preventive mental health (primary, secondary and tertiary). It involves the knowledge of the roles of the traditional healers in the society and the effects of urban-rural migration on mental health. The course also deals with the typology of crises, crises intervention and planning of community mental health program.

NSC 521: ADVANCED MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH NURSING (2-0-9)  5 Units: Application of knowledge of the maternity cycle, growth and development, child health, and genetics to the care of women from pregnancy to post-partum period including the management of normal / abnormal midwifery.

NSC 541: SEMINAR (2-0-9)  5 Units: Discussions in the seminar centers around the application of the biological, social and psychological sciences into the design of nursing theory and practices.

NSC 542: RESEARCH PROJECT (1-12-0)  6 Units: 

Research in the advancement of Nursing. Guided study in selected areas of nursing and related fields.

ELECTIVES:

Each student decides on a clinical area of special interest for in- dept study and practice. Application of theoretical knowledge is emphasized .

Any one from the list must be taken each semester as arranged by the Department.

NSC 531 Paediatric Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 532 Intensive Care Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 533 Occupational Health Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 534 Primary Care Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 535 Primary Health Care Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 536 Ophthalmic Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 537 Dermatology Nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 538 Operating Theatre nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 539 Radiology/Radiotherapy nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 540 Ortho- Rhino-Laryngology nursing (3-0-9) 5 Units

NSC 543 Geriatric Nursing (3 -0-9) 5 Units 

EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

1. Nnamdi Azikiwe University operates the course credit system with an examination administered at the end of each course  work  which is usually at the end of each of the two semesters in an academic session.
2. A candidate is expected to register for all prescribed courses at every level at the beginning of the session (i.e. first semester) and must complete registration within the period given by the University. Candidates who have failed some courses during any academic session must re – register those courses before adding any other new courses.
3. Courses shall be evaluated in terms of course credit units with a minimum of one and a maximum six units per course. One credit unit is one hour of lecture or two hours of seminar or three hours of clinical/practical work per week throughout a semester.
4. Continuous assessment shall constitute 30% of the marks for the courses, while examination at the end of semester in which the course is taken constitute 70% of the marks.
5. Before a student graduates she/he should have taken and passed all the courses  and  fulfilled all practical and clinical requirement of the B.N.Sc programme.
6. In addition to the University examination Regulations the following shall apply to the B.N.Sc. Programme

i  For all Nursing Courses, the pass mark is 50% and above in accordance with the examination regulation of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria while the pass mark for other courses shall be according to the regulations governing the course.

ii .Continuous assessment will feature in all courses. The aim being to monitor the progress of the student in relation to the course objectives and provide feedbacks to enable the students adjust their learning pace.

iii. Continuous assessment will constitute 30% of the overall assessment at the end of the semester.

iv. In any nursing course a candidate who fails the practical/ clinical examination shall be required to redeem the clinical posting and repeat the examination. In addition all outstanding courses must be cleared before taking 400 level.

v. A student shall only be allowed to sit a semester/session examination in a course if he/she has met a minimum of 75% attendance in classes and clinical experiences and completed all patient care and community- based nursing assignments.

vi    A student who fails to sit for an examination for any reason shall be deemed to have failed the examination.

vii A practical Nursing examination shall be taken during the second semester examination from 200 level onwards.

Professional Examinations

1.       The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Examination: General Nursing will be taken at the beginning of the fourth year. Midwifery Examination will be taken in March of the fifth year.

2.       The West Africa Health Examination Board (WAHEB): The Examination shall be taken in May of the fifth year. A Candidate will register through the Department of Nursing Sciences for the examination.

AWARD OF DEGREE

The B.N. Sc degree shall be awarded to candidates who have complied with the general regulations of the University and the additional requirements of the B.N. Sc Degree Programme.

3.4       PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA

The student shall have satisfactorily completed the course work before entering for examination. The subject course work may in addition to normal classroom lectures include client care studies, term papers, quizzes, a compulsory residential field trip, industrial attachment programme and practical. A student who fails to make up to 75% attendance of lectures on a course in a semester shall not participate in the semester examination on the course. Continuous assessments shall carry 30% of the candidate’s overall performance in the course in a semester while semester examination carries 70%.

Student performance during the semester will be graded as follows:

However, in terms of points, the grades signify the following:

A-    5 Points

B-    4 Points

C-    3 Points

D-    2 Points

E-     1 Point

F-     No point

The final degree a student obtains will be classified using the final cumulative grade point average (FCGPA) as follows:          

The final semester examination (degree examination) shall be moderated by an external Examiner. The Examiner shall assess the quality of the student’s performance as well as the overall standard of the course offered in the department. The External Examiner is expected to incorporate his assessment and findings after the exercise in a form of report to the Vice-chancellor of the University.

3.5 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme will last for five years