SECOND YEAR M.Sc NURSING

NURSING MANAGEMENT
Placement: II Year
Hours of Instruction
Theory :150 Hours
Nurse Specialist :105 Hours
External :45 Hours
Practical :200 Hours
Total : 350 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students to develop a broad understanding of principles,
concepts, trends and issues related to nursing management. Further, it would provide
opportunity to students to understand, appreciate and acquire skills in planning, supervision
and management of nursing services at different levels to provide quality nursing services.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Formulate the philosophy and objectives of the health care institutions at
various levels.
2. Identify trends and issues in nursing
3. Discuss the public administration, health care administration and
nursing administration
4. Describe the principles of administration applied to nursing
5. Explain the organization of health and nursing services at the various
levels/institutions.
6. Discuss the planning, supervision and management of nursing workforce
for various health care settings.
7. Discuss various collaborative models between nursing education and nursing
service to improve the quality of nursing care
8. Identify and analyze legal and ethical issues in nursing administration
9. Describe the process of quality assurance in nursing services.
10. Demonstrate leadership in nursing at various levels.
11. Organize staff development programme.

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COURSE CONTENT
Unit Theory Content

Introduction
I 10  Concepts of Management
Philosophy, theories, elements, Principles, -(Review).
*EF5 Functions of administration
Indian Constitution, Indian Administrative system health care delivery
system:
National, State and Local
Organisation and functions of nursing services and education at
National, State, District and institutions: Hospital and Community
Planning process: Five year plans, Various Committee Reports on health, State
and National Health policies, national population policy, national policy on
AYUSH.

II 10 Nursing management
Concept, types, principles and techniques
Vision and Mission Statements
Philosophy, aims and objective
Current trends and issues in Nursing Administration
Theories and models
Application to nursing service and education
Autonomy and accountability for nursing practice.

III 15 Planning and control

EF5 Co-ordination and delegation
Decision making – decentralization basic goals of decentralization.
Strategic planning
Operational plans
Management plans
Programme evaluation and review technique(PERT), Gantt chart,
Management by objectives(MBO)
Planning new venture
Planning for change

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Innovations in nursing
Application to nursing service and education

IV 15 Organisation
EF5 Concept , principles, objectives, Types and theories, Minimum requirements for
organisation, Developing an organizational
Structure, levels, organizational Effectiveness and organizational, Climate,
Organising nursing services and patient care: Methods of patient assignment-
Advantages and disadvantages, primary nursing care,
Planning and Organising: hospital, unit and ancillary services(specifically central
sterile supply department, laundry, kitchen, laboratory services, emergency etc)
Disaster management: plan, resources, drill, etc
Application to nursing service and education

V 15 Human Resource for health

EF5 Staffing

Philosophy

Norms: Staff inspection unit(SIU), Bajaj Committee, High power committee, Indian

nursing council (INC)

Estimation of nursing staff requirement- activity analysis

Various research studies

Recruitment: credentialing, selection, placement, promotion

Retention

Personnel policies

Termination

Staff development programme

Duties and responsibilities of various category of nursing personnel

Applications to nursing service and education

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VI 15 Directing
EF5 Roles and functions
Motivation: Intrinsic, extrinsic, Creating motivating climate,
Motivational theories
Communication : process, types, strategies, Interpersonal
communication, channels, barriers, problems, Confidentiality,
Public relations
Delegation; common delegation errors
Managing conflict: process, management, negotiation, consensus
Collective bargaining: health care labour laws, unions, professional
associations, role of nurse manager
Occupational health and safety
Application to nursing service and education

VII 10 Material management

Concepts, principles and procedures
Planning and procurement procedures : Specifications
ABC analysis,
VED (very important and essential daily use) analysis
Planning equipments and supplies for nursing care: unit and
Hospital
Inventory control , Condemnation
Application to nursing service and education

VIII 15 Controlling
EF5 Quality assurance – Continuous Quality Improvement
Standards, Models, Nursing audit
Performance appraisal: Tools, confidential reports, formats,
Management, interviews, Self evaluation or peer evaluation, patient satisfaction,
utilization review Application to nursing service and education,
Supervision and management: concepts and principles
Discipline: service rules, self discipline, constructive versus
destructive discipline, problem employees, disciplinary proceedingsenquiryetc
Self evaluation or peer evaluation, patient satisfaction, utilization review

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Application to nursing service and education

IX 15 Fiscal planning
EF5 Steps
Plan and non-plan, zero budgeting, mid-term appraisal, capital and
Revenue
Budget estimate, revised estimate, performance budget
Audit
Cost effectiveness
Cost accounting
Critical pathways
Health care reforms
Health economics
Health insurance
Budgeting for various units and levels
Application to nursing service and education

X 10 Nursing informatics
EF5 Trends
General purpose
Use of computers in hospital and community
Patient record system
Nursing records and reports
Management information and evaluation system (MIES)
E- nursing, Telemedicine, telenursing
Electronic medical records

XI 10 Leadership
Concepts, Types, Theories
Styles
Manager behavior
Leader behavior , Assertiveness
Effective leader: Characteristics, skills
Group dynamics
Power and politics , Visibility of nursing
Lobbying
Critical thinking and decision making
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Stress management
Applications to nursing service and education

XII 10 Legal and ethical issues

EF5 Laws and ethics
Ethical committee
Code of ethics and professional conduct
Legal system: Types of law, tort law, and liabilities
Legal issues in nursing: negligence, malpractice, invasion of privacy,
defamation of character
Patient care issues, management issues, employment issues
Medico legal issues
Nursing regulatory mechanisms: licensure, renewal, accreditation
Patients rights, Consumer protection act(CPA)
Rights of special groups: children, women, HIV, handicap, ageing
Professional responsibility and accountability
Infection control
Standard safety measures

*EF- External Faculty

PRACTICALS
1. Prepare prototype personal files for staff nurses, faculty and cumulative records
2. Preparation of budget estimate, revised estimate and performance budget
3. Plan and conduct staff development programme
4. Preparation of Organization Chart
5. Developing nursing standards/protocols for various units
6. Design a layout plan for specialty units /hospital, community and
educational institutions
7. Preparation of job description of various categories of nursing personnel
8. Prepare a list of equipments and supplies for specialty units
9. Assess and prepare staffing requirement for hospitals, community and
educational institutions
10. Plan of action for recruitment process
11. Prepare a vision and mission statement for hospital, community and educational
institutions
12. Prepare a plan of action for performance appraisal

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13. Identify the problems of the specialty units and develop plan of action by using
problem solving approach
14. Plan a duty roster for specialty units/hospital, community and educational
institutions
15. Prepare: anecdotes, incident reports, day and night reports, handing and taking
over reports, enquiry reports, nurse‘s notes, official letters, curriculum vitae,
presentations etc.
16. Prepare a plan for disaster management
17. Observation visit to a multispecialty teaching hospital and College and School of
Nursing
Methods of Teaching
• Lecture cum discussion
• Seminar / Presentations
• Workshop
Methods of evaluation
• Tests
• Presentation
• Written assignments

Internal Assessment Techniques Weightage (%)

Sessional exam (3) 50

Assignments 25

Seminar/presentations 25

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Total 100%

Assignments
Theory
Statement of Philosophy, mission, vision and objective of a hospital. Prepare Job
Descriptions of Various Categories of Nursing Personnel. Prepare Budget estimate for
Nursing Department.
Compute Staffing Requirement of hospital (Yearly, Monthly, Weekly.)
Performance Appraisal Format for Nursing Staff.

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Practical

Nursing Rounds 2
Clinical Teaching of Students 1
Staff Development Programme 1
Nursing Care Conference 1
Clinical Posting
Various Wards/ICUs of Hospital. - 4 Weeks
Office of Nursing Superintendent / Nursing Officer- 1 week

Reference *:

BesseiL.Marquise Carol J.Huston ,Leadership and Management functions in
Nursing-Theory & application ,2nd Edition, Lippincott, Philadelphia.

Stephen P.Robbins and Mary Coultar, Management,5thEdition,Printice Hall ,Inc, New
jersey.

AnnMarriner-Tomey, Guide to Nursing Management, 4th Edition, Moseby
Yearbook, Philadelphia.

Kochuthresiamma,T(2001) Nursing Management and Administration, Medical works.

Heinz Weihrich and Harold Koontz ,Management –A Global perspective,10th
Edition, Mc Grawhill International Edition, Singapore.

ElsVanOoijen,Clinical Supervision,2000,Churchill Livingston,London.

Joseph L Massie,Essentials of Management,4thEdition,Printice Hall ,New Delhi.

Sakti Gupta,SunilKant,Hospital and Health Care administration-Appraisal &
Referral Treatise,1998,Jaypee Brothers,New Delhi.

Roberta StrassleAbruzzese,Nursing Staff Development-Strategies for Success,2nd
Edition, Mosby Publication,London.

Karen.j.Kelly-Thomas,Clinical and Nursing staff Development-Current
Competence,Future Focus, 2nd Edition, Lippincott,New York.

Jennifer Mackenzie,Ward Management in Practice,1998, Churchill
Livingston,London.
 Dharma ViraAggarwala, Manpower- planning, Selection ,Training and
Development, Latest Edition, Deep Publication, New Delhi.

Sayed Amin Tabish ,Hospitals and Nursing Homes Planning Organizations
and Management,2005, Jaypee Brothers ,New Delhi.
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
G.N.Prabhakara,Policies and Programmes of Health in India,2005, Jaypee Brothers ,New
Delhi.

June Girvin,Leadership and Nursing ,Latest Edition,Mc Millan Co,London.

Huber D L (2006) Leadership & Nursing care Management Philadelphia,
ELSEVIER.
 Yoder-wire P S (2007) Leading & Mangers in Nursing St. Louis, Mosby.

Partons Jones R A (2008) Nurisng Leadership and management, New Delhi,
Jaypee.

Sakharkar B M (2009) Principles of Hospital Administration & Planning, New
Delhi, Jaypee.

Marquis B L & Huston C J (2009) Leadership roles & Management functions in
Nursing, New Delhi, Lippincott.

Finkler SA & Mc High (2008) Budgeting concepts for Nurse Managers, St. Louis,
SAUNDERS.

Prasad L M, Principles & Practice of Management, New Delhi, Sultanchand& Sons
Educational Publishers.

RousclL(2010), ―Management and Leadership for Nurse Administratorsǁ, New
Delhi, Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Finkelman A, Kenner C(2010), Professional Nursing concepts-Competency for quality
leadership, USA, Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

JogindraVati.Principles and practice of Nursing management and administration for

BSc and MSc students.
National and international journals in nursing practice, nursing education, nursing
research. Nursing Management

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CLINICAL SPECIALTY
OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING II

Placement : II year Hours of Instruction

Theory: 150 hours
Internal – 100
External - 50
Practical: 1450 hours
Total: 1600Hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in-depth understanding in
the field of Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing. It will help the student to develop advanced
nursing skills for nursing interventions in various obstetrical and gynaecological conditions. It
will further enable the students to function as midwifery nurse practitioner/specialist, educator,
manager and researcher in the field of obstetric and gynaecological nursing.

Objectives

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology and diagnostic assessment of

women with obstetric and gynaecological conditions.
2. Perform physical, psychosocial, cultural & spiritual assessment
3. Demonstrate competence in caring for women with obstetric and gynaecological
conditions
4. Demonstrate competence in caring for high risk newborn.
5. Identify and Manage obstetrical and neonatal emergencies as per protocol
6. Practice infection control measures
7. Utilize recent technology and various diagnostic, therapeutic modalities in the
management of obstetrical, gynaecological and neonatal care
8. Demonstrate skill in handling various equipments/gadgets used for obstetric,
gynaecologic and neonatal care
9. Teach and supervise nursing students and allied health workers
10. Design a layout of specialty units of obstetrics and gynaecology
11. Develop standards for obstetrics and gynaecologic nursing practice.
12. Counsel women and families
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13. Incorporate evidence based nursing practice and identify the areas of research in the field
of obstetric and gynaecological nursing
14. Function as independent midwifery nurse practitioner
Unit Hours Content

I 25 Management of problems of women during pregnancy

(EF10)  Risk approach in obstetrical nursing care concepts & goals

 Screening of high-risk pregnancy, newer modalities of diagnosis.
 Intrauterine foetal Therapies
 Nursing Management of pregnancies at risk-due to obstetrical
complications
 Pernicious Vomiting
 Bleeding in early pregnancy, abortion, ectopic
pregnancy, and gestational trophoblostic diseases.
 Hemorrhage during late pregnancy, ante partum
hemorrhage, placenta praevia, abruptio placenta
 Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,Gestational
Hypertension, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, Heomolysis ,
Elevated liver enzymes, low plateletcount (HELLP)
 Gestational diabetes mellitus
 Iso-immune disease, Rh & ABO incompatibility
 Hematological problems in pregnancy
 Hydramnios - oligohydramnios
 Prolonged pregnancy-post term, post maturity
 Multiple pregnancies.
 Intrauterine infection & pain during pregnancy
 Intra uterine growth restriction (IUGR), Premature
Rupture of Membrane(PROM), intra uterine death.
 Loss ,grief & bereavement.
II 15 Pregnancies at risk-due to pre-existing health problems

(EF6)  Anemia and nutritional deficiencies

 Hepatitis

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 Cardio-vascular disease
 Thyroid diseases
 Epilepsy
 Haematological disorders
 Essential hypertension
 Metabolic conditions
 Chronic renal failure
 Tropical diseases
 Psychiatric disorders
 Infections- Toxoplasmosis Rubella Cytomegalo virus Herpes
(TORCH), Reproductive Tract Infection(RTI); STD;HIV/AIDS,
vaginal infections; Leprosy, Tuberculosis
 Other risk factors: Age-Adolescents, elderly; unwed mothers,
sexual abuse, substance use.
 Pregnancies complicating with tumors, uterine anomalies,
prolapse, ovarian cyst.
III 25 Abnormal labour, & obstetrical emergencies
(EF10)  Etiology, pathophysiology and nursing management of
 Uncoordinated uterine actions, Atony of uterus,preterm labour,
precipitate labour, prolonged labour
 Abnormal lie, presentation, position.
 Contracted pelvis-CPD; dystocia
 Obstetrical emergencies- obstetric shock, vasa praevia, inversion
of uterus, amniotic fluid embolism, rupture uterus, Cord
presentation and prolapse of cord.
 Medical and surgical induction
 Version
 Manual removal of placenta
 Obstetrical operations: Forceps delivery, Ventouse, Caesarian
section, Destructive operations
 Genital tract injuries-Perineal tear, VVF, RVF
 Complications of third stage of labour:
 Post partumHemorrhage
 Retained placenta, adherent placenta
Critical care in obstetrics- role of the nurse
IV 10 High risk Puerperium
(EF4)  Nursing management of
PPH
 Puerperal infections, puerperal sepsis
 Sub involution of uterus
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 Breast complications.
 Urinary and bowel complications
 Coagulation disorders
 Sheehan’s syndrome
 Obstetric palsies
 Psychological complications.
V 25 High Risk Newborn
(EF8) - Concept, goals, assessment, principles.
- Nursing management of
 Pre-term, small for gestational age, post-mature infant and
baby of diabetic and substance use mothers.
 Respiratory complications; Asphyxia neonatorum, neonatal
apneoa, meconium aspiration syndrome, pneumothorax,
pneumo mediastinum.
 Icterus neonatorum.
 Birth injuries.
 Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy.
 Congenital anomalies.
 Neonatal seizures.
 Neonatal hypocalcaemia, hypoglycemia, hypomagnesaemia.
 Neonatal heart diseases.
 Neonatal hemolytic diseases.
 Neonatal infections, neonatal sepsis, opthalmianeonatorum.
Congenital syphilis, HIV/ AIDS
 Advanced neonatal procedures.
 Calculation of fluid requirements.
 Hematological conditions – erythroblastosis fetalis,
hemorrhagic disorders in newborn.
 Organization of neonatal care, services (Levels), transport,
neonatal intensive care unit, organization and management of
nursing services in NICU
VI 10 HIV / AIDS
(EF4)  HIV positive mother and her baby
 Epidemiology
 Screening
 Parent to child transmission (PTCT)
 Prophylaxis for mother and baby
 Standard safety measures
 Counseling
 Breast feeding issues
 National policies and guidelines
 Issues: Legal, ethical, psychological and rehabilitation
 Role of nurse

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VII 30 Gynaecological problems and nursing management

(EF8)  Gynaecological assessment-review
 Gynaecological procedures.
 Etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and nursing management
of
- Menstrual irregularities,Menopause
-DUB,PCOD,genital tract infections
- -Endometriosis,adenomyosis, pelvic inflammatory diseases
- Diseases of genital tract
-Uterine displacement
-Genital prolapse
-Uterine malformation-
-Benign and Malignant tumors - Uterine fibroid, ovarian
tumors, breast carcinoma, , reproductive tract malignancies,
hysterectomy – vaginal and abdominal
Laparoscopic surgery
- Sexual abuse, rape, trauma, assault.
VIII 5 Administration and management of obstetrical and gynaecological
unit
 Design and layout
 Staffing
 Equipment , supplies,
 Infection control; Standard safety measures
 Quality Assurance: Obstetric auditing – records / reports,
Norms, policies and protocols
 Practice standards for obstetric and gynaecolgical unit.

IX 5 Education and training in obstetric and gynaecological care

 Staff orientation, training, and development
 In-service education programme
 Clinical teaching programs

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Practicals
Total =1450 Hours
1 week = 48 Hours
Sl.No Deptt./Unit No.of weeks
1 Antenatal OPD , 4
ART Centre
2 Antenatal and postnatal ward 11(6+5)
3 Labour Room 4
4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 2
5 Obstetric / Gynae Operation Theatre 2
6 Gynaecology Ward 2
7 Post operative ward 3
8 CHC, PHC,SC 2
Total 30

Essential Obtetric and gynaecological skills

Procedures to be observed

 Ultra sonography
 Specific laboratory tests.
 Amniocentesis.
 Cervical & vaginal cytology.
 Fetoscopy.
 Hysteroscopy
 MRI
 Surgical diathermy.
 Cryosurgery.
Procedures assisted

 Obstetric & Gynaecological operations

 Abnormal deliveries – Forceps application, Ventouse, Breech
 Exchange blood transfusion
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 Culdocscopy
 Cystoscopy
 Laparoscopy
 Endometrial Biopsy
 Tubal patencyt test
 Chemotherapy
 Radiation therapy
 Medical termination of pregnancy
 Dilatation & Curettage
 Hysterectomy- Abdominal, Vaginal
 Caesarean Section
Procedures to be performed

 History taking
 Physical Examination – General
 Antenatal assessment - 20
 Pelvic examination
 Assessment of risk status.
 Assessment of intra uterine foetal well -being , kick chart and foetal movement chart,
Doppler assessment, Non stress test, Contraction stress test (Oxytocin challenge test).
 Universal precautions – Disposal of biomedical waste.
 Per Vaginal examination and interpretation (early pregnancy, labour, post partum).
 Utilization of Partograph
 Medical & Surgical induction ( Artificial rupture of membranes)
 Conduct of delivery - 20.
 Repair of tears and Episiotomy suturing.
 Controlled cord traction, Manual removal of placenta, placental examination.
 Postnatal assessment- 20
 Management of breast engorgement
 Thrombophlebitis (White leg)
 Post natalCounseling
 Laboratory tests: Blood – Hb, Sugar, Urine – albumin, sugar
 Breast examination and Breast care.
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 Postnatal exercise.
 Assessment - New born assessment; physical and neurological, Apgar score, high- risk
new born, Monitoring neonates; Clinically and with monitors, Capillary refill time,
Assessment of jaundice, danger signs.
 Neonatal resuscitation
 Gastric Lavage of newborn
 Care of new born in ventilators, Radiant warmer and Incubator
 Kangaroo mother care.
 Assisting mother with exclusive Breast feeding
 Feeding technique: Katori, spoon, naso /orogastric, Total parentral nutrition.
 Assessment, calculation and administration of fluids and medications:
- Oral
- I.D
- I.M
- I.V – Securing IV line, infusion pump
Administration of drug per rectum

 Capillary blood sample collection

 Oxygen therapy
 Phototherapy
 Chest physiotherapy
 Counseling – Parental, bereavement, family planning, infertility etc
 Setting of operation theatre.
 Pap smear
 Vaginal smear
 Insertion of pessaries
 Insertion of IUD and removal
 Teaching skills
 Communication skills
 Prepare referral slips
 Pre transport stabilization
 Networking with other stake holders
Assignments

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Nursing care study-3 (antenatal, gynaec, postnatal)

 Clinical profile-1 (antenatal/gynaec)
 Nursing care analysis- 1 (antenatal-/gynaec )
 Nursing care plan based on theories
 Clinical teaching-3
 Case presentation -2
 Organize In-service education progamme for nurses.
 Development of performance evaluation tool-1
 Critical analysis of research studies-1
 Design floor plan of obstetric unit-1
 Term paper
 Preparation of protocol (AN/IN/PN/Newborn)
 Logbook
Evaluation
 Assignments
 Theory & Practical Exam
 Ongoing evaluation

Theory Weightage Practical Weightage

Sessional exams (3) 50% Ongoing evaluation 40%
Term paper -1 25% Clinical assignment 40%
Seminars 25% Int. Practical exam 20%
Total 100% Total 100%
References *:-
Lowdermilk, Perry, Bobak. Maternity Nursing. Mosby, Inc.
Glenn D.Posner,Jessica,Amanda D Jones,Griffith D jones.macGraw hill
Education.london
Sharon, Emily &TrulaMayers. Foundations of Maternal &Newborn Nursing.
W.B.Saunders, Philadelphia.
Reeder, Martin, Koniak-Griffin .Maternity Nursing. Lippincott. Philadelphia.
Helen Varney, Jan M Kriebs, Cardyc L Gesa, Midwifery. Jones & Bartlett
publisher.
Susan L Ward and Sheltar M Histely, Maternal –Child Nursing Care Optimizing
outcomes for Mothers, Children and families-Jay Pee Brothers, New Delhi.
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Cunnigham, Mac Donald, Gand, Leveno, Gilstrap, Hankins & Clark. William‘s
Obstetrics. Prentice Hall International, U.S.A.
Adele Pillitteri. Maternal & Child Health Nursing. Lippicott, Philadelphia.
Ratnam, Bhasker Rao, Arulkumaran. Obstetrics & Gynaecology for Post graduates.
Orient Longman Ltd, Chennai.
Hacker, Moore. Essentials of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Harcourt Brace
&Company, Asia PTE Ltd.
Pankaj Desai, NarendreMehare, Durushel, Principles and Practice of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology for Post Graduates – 3rded, JP, New Delhi
Women‘s Health and Guide to Health Promotion and disorders management,
Lippincott, Philadelphia.
Arias, Shrish N Dutta 2008, 3rdedn, Practical Guide to High risk Pregnancy
Delivery, ELSEVIER.
Dutta. Drugs in Pregnancy –How Safe? Jaypee Brothers.
Note: * Latest Edition.
National and international journals in nursing practice, nursing education, nursing
research. Midwifery, Maternal health, Nursing management, Continuing Nursing
education, Neonatology and Nursing.

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2.11 No: of hours per subject.

As given under “Content of each subject in each year “

2.12 Practical training.

As given under “Content of each subject in each year “
2.13 Records
Proper records of practical work should be meticulously maintained and duly signed by the
supervising teacher should be submitted at the time of University practical examinations.

2.14 Dissertation: Guide/Co-Guide/ Change of Guide

Dissertation

Every candidate pursuing M .Sc Nursing course is required to carry out work on a selected research
project under the guidance of a recognized postgraduate teacher. The results of such a work shall be
submitted in the form of a dissertation.

The dissertation is aimed to train a postgraduate student in research methods and techniques. It
includes identification of problem, formulation of hypothesis, review of literature, getting
acquainted with recent advances, designing of a research study, collection of data, critical analysis,
and comparison of results and drawing conclusions.

Every candidate shall submit to the University in the prescribed format a synopsis containing
particulars of proposed dissertation work after obtaining ethical clearance from the Institutional
Ethical Committee comprising principal/ Senior Professor of College of Nursing, within
ninemonths from the date of commencement of the course on or before the dates notified by
the University. The synopsis shall be sent through the proper channel.

Such proposal will be reviewed and the dissertation topic will be registered by the university. No
change in the dissertation topic or Guide shall be made without prior approval of the University.

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Tentative Schedule for dissertation

S. No. Activities Scheduled Time

1 Submission of the research proposal End of 9th month of 1st year
2 Submission of dissertation Final End of 9th month of IInd Year

The dissertation should be written under the following headings:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE

3. METHODOLOGY

4. ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

5. RESULTS

6. DISCUSSION, SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

Dissertation style: Vancouver style format is used.

The written text of dissertation shall be not less than 75 pages and shall not exceed 100
pages excluding references, questionnaires, and other annexures. It should be neatly
typed (font size 12-Times New Roman) in double line spacing on one side of the bond
paper (A4 size, 8.27 x 11.69”) and bound properly. Spiral binding should be avoided.
The Guide and the Head of the Institution shall certify the dissertation.Checking of
Plagiarism may be done as per university norms.

The scientific committee of the college should scrutinize and evaluate the thesis and
make required corrections if necessary and accept with modification before submitting
to the University.

Four copies of the dissertation prepared shall be submitted to the Principal of

the institution for onward transmission to University on the 21st month of
commencement of the course.

Hall ticket for the second year examination should be issued to the candidate only after
the dissertation has been submitted to the University.

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Guidelines for submission of dissertation is given in Annexure

Research Guides

a) Qualification of Guide

Main guide: Nursing faculty / nursing expert in the field of study holding Ph.D.
/M.Phil/M.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 3 years experience in teaching in the Post
Graduate Programme in Nursing.

Co-Guide: A Co-Guide is a nursing faculty/expert in the field of study (may be fromoutside

the college but should be within the district)

b) Guide – Students Ratio

Maximum of 1:5 (including as co-guide)

Change of Guide –In the event of a registered guide leaving the collegefor any reason or in
the event of death of Guide, Guide may be changed with prior permission from the
University.

c) Research Committee

There should be a research committee/scientific review committee in each college

comprising of minimum 5 Post Graduate Faculty representing all specialty chaired by the
Principal, College of Nursing.

2.15 Specialty training if any

Nil
2.16 Project work to be done if any
Included in Clinical Assignments as given in “Content of each subject in each
year “
2.17 Any other requirements [CNE, Paper Publishing etc.]
As given under “Content of each subject in each year “
2.18 Prescribed/recommended textbooks for each subject
As given under “Content of each subject in each year “
2.19 Reference books
As given under “Content of each subject in each year “
2.20 Journals
As given under “Content of each subject in each year “
2.21 Logbook

Every candidate shall maintain a log book for recording performance of activities/
procedures/ attending/ organizing workshop/ conferences. The logbook shall be verified
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and certified by the Head of the Institution and presented in the University practical
examination.
3 EXAMINATIONS

3.1 Eligibility to appear for exams

a) Attendance and Marks
Candidate should have 80% attendance for both theory and practical, with minimum
50% of internal marks in each subject both in theory & practical. However 100% of
attendance should be completed for practical before the award of degree. There is no
provision for condonation of attendance for the PG candidates.

b) Examination fee

The examination fee should be remitted for each examination appeared for. A fee
as stipulated by the University should also be remitted for the evaluation of the
dissertation.

c) Log Book

Every candidate shall maintain a log book for recording performance of

activities/ procedures/ attending/ organizing workshop/ conferences. The logbook shall
be verified and certified by the Head of the Institution and presented in the University
practical examination.

3.2 Schedule of Regular/Supplementary exams

Regular University Examination will be conducted at the end of each academic year and
Supplementary examinations will be conducted once in a year after regular examination.

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