Lourde College Of Nursing

Academics

Course Introduction

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate professional course and is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. The objective of the B.Sc. Nursing programme is to demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skills in providing comprehensive nursing care based on the problem-solving approach in the hospital and community. Prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses and midwives in providing promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. Prepare nurses who can make independent decisions in nursing situations, protect the rights and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. They are also expected to assume the role of teacher, supervisor, and manager in a clinical/ public health setting/ school of nursing.

B.Sc (Nursing) Syllabus

First year B.Sc Nursing

Subjects		Theory (hrs) (class and labs)	Practical clinical (hrs)	Hours
Part-I	Biological sciences
Paper-1	Anatomy	100 (80+20)
Paper-2	Physiology	90 (80+10)
Paper-3	Microbiology	90 (80+10)
Paper-4	Nutrition & Biochemistry A.Nutrition B.Biochemistry	60 (40+20) 40
Part-II	Behavioural sciences
Paper-I	Psychology	60
Part-III	Nursing-I
Paper-I	Nursing Foundations	465 (265+200)	450
Part-IV
Paper-I	English	30
Paper-II	Introduction to computers	45(15+30)
	Library work/ self study			150
	Co-curricular activities			100
	Total	980	450	250
Total hours				1680

Second Year B.Sc Nursing

Subjects		Theory (hrs) (class and labs)	Practical clinical (hrs)	Hours
Part-I	Social sciences
Paper-I	Sociology	60
Part-II	Nursing-II
Paper-I	Medical Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatric)-I A.Medical Nursing B.Pathology	110 30(20+10)	440
Paper-II	Medical surgical nursing (adult including Geriatric)-I Surgical nursing	110	520
Paper-III	Pharmacology	60
Paper-IV	Community Health Nursing-I	100	160
	Library work/ self study			60
	Co-curricular activities			30
Total		470	1120	90
Total hours				1680

Third Year B.Sc Nursing

Subjects		Theory (hrs) (class and labs)	Practical clinical (hrs)	Hours
Part-I	Nursing-III
Paper-I	Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-II	110	400
Paper-II	Child health nursing	140	420
Paper-III	Mental health nursing	110	360
Part-II	Research & Statistics
Paper-I	Nursing research & Statistics	50 (35+15)	80
	Library work/ self study			20
	Co-curricular activities			10
Total		410	1240	30
Total hours				1680

Fourth Year B.Sc Nursing

Subjects		Theory (hrs) (class and labs)	Practical clinical (hrs)	Hours
Part-I	Nursing-IV
Paper-I	Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing	100+30=130	480+160
Paper-II	Community health nursing-II	100	320
Part-II	Education & Management
Paper-I	Nursing education	80	120
Paper-II	Management of nursing service and education	70	120
	Library work/ self study			70
	Co-curricular activities			30
Total		380	1200	100
Total hours				1680

Internal Examinations:
Calculation of internal marks shall be based on the ongoing and continuous assessment. Minimum three written examinations distributed throughout the year for each subject should be conducted. Average of best two examinations (University Model Exam mandatory) can be considered for the calculation of internal marks. Marks of evaluation by other methods like assignments, seminars, projects etc. can be added to the internal marks. The final internal marks shall be signed by the candidate before and after transmission to the University.

Internal Marks Weightage

Theory marks	Weightage
Average of written examinations	80%
Other methods of evaluation (if any)	20%
Total	100%
Practical marks	Weightage
Ongoing clinical evaluation	40%
Clinical assignments	30%
Internal practical examination	30%
Total	100%

A candidate must have minimum 80% attendance in both theory and practical separately in each subject for appearing the university examinations. A candidate shall complete 100 % attendance in each of the practical area before the award of degree. Norms of Internal assessment will be revised time to time based on norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences.

University Examinations :
First year B.Sc Nursing

Subject	Internal Assessment		University Examination		Total Marks
Theory	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass
1. Anatomy	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
2. Physiology	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
3. Microbiology	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
4. Nutrition & biochemistry*	(15+10) 25	12.5	(50+25)75	37.5	100
5. Psychology	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
6. Nursing foundations	50	25	100	50	150
7. English**	25	12.5
8. Introduction to computers**	25	12.5
Practical and viva
Nursing foundations	50	25	100	50	150
Total	275		575		850

*Section-A- Nutrition-50 marks, section-B-Biochemistry-25 marks
For nutrition and biochemistry marks will be put together for pass.
** Internal examinations only. Marks to be sent to the university.

Second Year B.Sc Nursing

Subject	Internal Assessment		University Examination		Total Marks
Theory	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass
1. Sociology	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
2. Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)- I Medical nursing including pathology	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
3. Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-I Surgical nursing	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
4. Pharmacology	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
5. Community health nursing-I	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
Practical and viva
1. Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)- I Medical nursing including pathology	50	25	100	50	150
2. Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-I Surgical nursing	50	25	100	50	150
Total	225		575		800

Third Year B.Sc Nursing

Subject	Internal Assessment		University Examination		Total Marks
Theory	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass
1. Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)- II	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
2. Child Health Nursing	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
3. Mental Health Nursing	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
4. Nursing Research & Statistics*	(15+10) 25	12.5	(50+25) 75	37.5	100
Practical and viva
1. Medical surgical nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)- II	50	25	100	50	150
2. Child Health Nursing	50	25	100	50	150
3. Mental Health Nursing	50	25	100	50	150
Total	250		600		850

*Nursing Research-50 marks, Statistics-25 marks
For Nursing Research & Statistics marks will be put together for pass.

Fourth Year B.Sc Nursing

Subject	Internal Assessment		University Examination		Total Marks
Theory	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass	Max. mark	Min. mark for pass
1. Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
2. Community health nursing-II	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
3. Nursing education	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
4. Management of nursing service & Education	25	12.5	75	37.5	100
Practical and viva
1. Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing	50	25	100	50	150
2. Community health nursing-II	50	25	100	50	150
Total	200		500		700

Clinical Training facility

Intense clinical training is carried out to all B.Sc Nursing students during their four year programme in the following hospitals,

Parent Hospital :
Lourde Hospital with 150 beded multispecialty Hospital.

Affiliated Hospital :