UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCES (HONOURS)
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Table of Contents 3
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1.0 ABOUT FACULTY OF MEDICINE 5
1.1 Faculty Management 5
1.2 Vision of the faculty 5
1.3 Objectives of the program 6
1.4 History of Nursing in UniSZA 7
1.5 Academic Staff 7
1.6 Clinical Instructors 9
1.7 Support Staff 10
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2.0 BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCES (HONOURS) PROGRAM 11
2.1 Program Education Outcomes (PEO) 18
2.2 Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) 19
2.3 Program Structure 20
2.4 Academic Planner 43
2.5 Clinical Placement 46
2.6 Synopsis of core courses
3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / CONDITIONS
4.0 EXAMINATION
1.0
ABOUT FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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1.1 Faculty Management
Prof. Dr. Harmy Bin Mohamed Yusoff
Dean Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Madya Dr. Azizul Fadzli Bin Prof. Madya Dr. Aniza Binti Dr. Hj. Khairi Bin Che Mat
Wan Jusoh @ Ab Rahim Abd Aziz Deputy Dean
Deputy Dean
Deputy Dean Student Affair & Alumni
Academic & Postgrad
Research & Development
Dr. Zainab Bt Hj Mohd Shafie
Head of Nursing School
Madam Rohimah Bt Ismail
Bachelor of Nursing
Program Coordinator
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1.2 Vision of the faculty
Faculty of Medicine aspires to be an excellent institution in
producing high quality health professionals, research, and
community services.
1.3 Objectives of the program
Is to produce nurses who are capable of mastering and
able to apply practical knowledge and skills in the nursing
field and thus able to compete for the domestic and
foreign markets.
1.4 History of Nursing in UniSZA
For 25 years Diploma in Nursing Science program was offered at UniSZA, which was in the era of Kolej Agama Sultan
Zainal Abidin (KUSZA) in 1996. The nursing profession in Malaysia is now equivalent to developed countries in providing
holistic health services to the community. The School of Nursing Sciences is located at Gong Badak campus in Block C.
The UniSZA Diploma in Nursing Science program provides a curriculum that meets the
guidelines of the Malaysian Nursing Board (LJM) which emphasizes excellence in academic
achievement, critical thinking efficiency, the application of human skills, the mastery of information
technology as well as being competitive in the nursing profession.
Nursing science program at UniSZA have fulfilled the MQA’s requirements, comply with the guidelines of the Malaysian
Nursing Board and certified throughout Malaysia and internationally. In line with the advancement of the nursing field,
UniSZA will offer a Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) programme in the admission session 2021/2022.
1996 2006 2010-Now
Nursing Development
25th Anniversary
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[email protected] 09-668 8496
1.5 Academic Staff [email protected] 09-668 8509
[email protected] -
No. Name [email protected] 09-668 8361
1. Dr. Zainab Mohd Shafie [email protected] 09-668 8562
2. Dr. Ong Swee Leong [email protected] 09-668 8495
3. Dr. Nor Fadhilah Abdullah [email protected] 09-668 8493
4. Mdm. Ayu Sulaini Jusoh [email protected] 09-668 8501
5. Mdm. Hamidah Othman [email protected] 09-668 8573
6. Mdm. Suriawati Ghazali [email protected] 09-668 8561
7. Mdm. Mardiana Mansor [email protected] 09-668 8062
8. Mdm. Hasnah Zani [email protected] 09-668 8503
9. Mdm. Rohimah Ismail [email protected] 09-668 8504
[email protected] 09-668 8497
10. Mdm. Farrahdilla Hamzah [email protected] 09-668 8513
11. Mdm. Shafina Azlin Shahidan [email protected] 09-668 8512
12. Mdm. Fitriyatun Mohamed [email protected] 09-668 8498
Mdm. Wan Nor Aliza
13.
Wan Abdul Rahman
14. Mdm. Che Ruhaya Jamaludin
15. Mdm. Siti Suhana Zakaria
16. Mdm. Nor Ayliwati Ali
17. Mdm. Wan Suliana Wan Sulong
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1.6 Clinical Instructors Email Tel. No.
[email protected] 09-668 8499
No. Name [email protected] 09-668 8450
1. Mtr. Nur Hidayawati Mohamad [email protected] 09-668 8572
2. Mtr. Sharifah Akmal Syed Abdullah [email protected] 09-668 8492
3. Sr. Nor Hasma Awang [email protected] 09-627 2284
4. Sr. Zaiton Muda [email protected] 09-668 8592
5. Sn. Nur Hidayah Azaha [email protected] 09-668 8594
6. Sn. Halawati Wahab [email protected] 09-668 8593
7. Sn. Fadhilah binti Kasim @ Hashim [email protected] 09-668 8595
8. Sn. Robiah Hikmi [email protected] 09-668 8590
9. Sn. Sharifah Norul Afidah T. Azam [email protected] -
[email protected] 09-630 6885
10. Sn. Mardhiah Che Mohamad [email protected] -
11. Sn. Shamila Abdul Kudus
12 Sn. Nur Ain Ruslan
13. Sn. Khairunnisa Mahazam
1.7 Support Staff Email Tel. No.
[email protected] 09-668 8479
No. Name [email protected] 09-668 8569
1. Mdm. Noor Rafida Jahan [email protected] 09-668 8917
2. Ms. Nurul Asmaa’ Zainurin
3. Mr. Mohd Adhwa Nasir
2.0
BACHELOR OF
NURSING SCIENCE (HONOURS)
PROGRAM
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2.1 Program Education Outcomes (PEO)
PEO1 Apply the knowledge and skills in delivering nursing care efficiently and effectively.
PEO2
PEO3 Integrate relevant scientific skills and information technology competently in delivering nursing care.
PEO4
Manage organization through effective communication and teamwork.
Practice professionalism, ethically and respecting social value when engaging with the society and
healthcare ecosystem.
2.2 Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
PLO1 Apply the knowledge of fundamental medical and nursing sciences for a safe nursing practice.
PLO2
PLO3 Evaluate the issues relevant to nursing practice in providing scientific solutions.
PLO4 Perform fundamental nursing examination and procedure in the delivery of safe
PLO5 and holistic nursing care
PLO6 Demonstrate effective social skills in nursing practice.
PLO7
PLO8 Demonstrate effective communication skills in nursing practice.
PLO9
PLO10 Display the effective usage of digital skills in nursing practice.
PLO11
Display the effective usage of numeracy skills in nursing practice.
Relate the effective leadership quality with teamwork responsibilities while
delivering nursing care.
Integrate proactive lifelong learning and managerial skills in healthcare industry.
Integrate proactive entrepreneurial skills in nursing industry.
Integrate values, attitudes, ethics, and professionalism in engaging with society
and stakeholders
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2.3 Program Structure
Courses in the Bachelor of Nursing Sciences Program (Honours) are categorized into three (3) main courses, namely
university courses, core courses (theory) and core courses (clinical), which are as follows:
Courses Credit Hours
University Courses 19
Core Courses (Theory): 98
Core Nursing Sciences
Basic Medical Sciences 26
Behavioural Sciences 143
Research & Statistics
Elective courses
Core Courses (Clinical)
Total
Students of the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program (Honour) are required to take all university courses (19 credit
hours) and Core courses in Nursing Science, Basic Medical Science, Behavioural Science and Scientific and Statistical
Studies (credit hours) as below to qualify for graduation.
No. University Courses Credit Hours
1. English for communication I 2
2. Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban 2
3. Ilmu Wahyu dan Sains / Moral dan Etika II 2
4. Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan 2
5. Falsafah dan Isu Semasa 2
6. Bahasa Arab Kebangsaan 2
7. Ilmu Wahyu dan Kemasyarakatan/ Perbandingan Agama ll 2
8. English for Communication ll 2
9. Co-curriculum 3
19
Total
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No. Core Nursing Science Courses (Theory) 3
1. Fundamental of Nursing 2
2. Fluids & Electrolyte in Health Care Practice 3
3. Perioperative Nursing 2
4. Respiratory Care in Nursing Practice 3
5. Cardiovascular Care in Nursing Practice 2
6. Gastrointestinal Nursing 3
7. Musculoskeletal Nursing 3
8. Neurological Nursing 2
9. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing 2
2
10. Children’s Health Nursing 3
11. Mental Health Nursing 2
12. Infectious Diseases 3
13. Genitourinary & Endocrine Nursing 2
14. Nursing Care in Eye, Ear Nose & Throat 2
15. Gerontological Nursing 3
16. Palliative care 3
17. Emergency Nursing 3
18. Community Health Nursing 52
19. Nursing Management & Leadership
20. Entrepreneurship in Nursing
Total
No. Core Nursing Science Courses (Clinical) Credit Hours
1. Clinical Nursing: Fundamental of Nursing 3
2. Clinical Nursing: Fluid and Electrolyte PeriOp, Respiratory, CVS Nursing 4
3. Clinical Nursing: Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal & Neurological Nursing & Skin 3
4. Clinical Nursing: GU, Endocrine, Infectious disease, Eye & ENT 4
5. Clinical Nursing: Maternal Child Health 2
6. Clinical Nursing: Mental Health Nursing 2
7. Clinical Nursing: Gerontology Nursing 2
8. Clinical Nursing: Nursing Management & Leadership 2
9. Clinical Nursing: Community Health Nursing 2
2
10. Clinical Nursing: Emergency Nursing & Critical Care 26
Total
Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 13
No. Basic Medical Science Courses Credit Hours
1. Anatomy for Health Professional 3
2. Physiology for Health Professional 3
3. Biochemistry & Haematology for Health Professional 4
4. Microbiology, Parasitology & Immunology for Health Professional 4
5. Pharmacology for Health Care Professional 2
16
Total
No. Behavioural Science Courses Credit Hours
1. Communication Skills for Health Professional 3
2. Psychology and Sociology for Health Professional 4
3. Professional Development in Nursing 3
10
Total
No. Research & Statistic Courses Credit Hours
1. Nursing Research 4
2. Applied Biostatistics 2
3. Nursing Research Project 6
12
Total
No. Elective courses in nursing Credit Hours
1. Gerontology: Community Engagement 2
2. Renal Nursing
1. Clinical Practice: Gerontology community engagement/ 6
2. Clinical Practice: Dialysis Unit 8
Total
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The study structure of the Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (Honours) Program is as follows:
COURSE CODE YEAR 1 SEMESTER I CREDIT HOURS
MPU 31062 COURSES 2
PBI 10302 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa 2
Bahasa Arab Kebangsaan
MPU 33032 / Ilmu Wahyu dan Kemasyarakatan / 2
MPU 33042 Perbandingan Agama II
English for Communication II 2
PBI 10202 English For Communication I 2
PBI 10102 Penghayatan etika dan peradaban 2
MPU 31072 Ilmu Wahyu dan Sains /
Moral dan Etika II 2
MPU 33012 / Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan
MPU 33022 Co-curriculum 2
3
MPU 32092 19
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TOTAL
COURSE CODE YEAR 1 SEMESTER II CREDIT HOURS
BMS 10103 COURSES 3
BMS 10203 Anatomy for Health Professional 3
BMS 10304 Physiology for Health Professional 4
BMS 10404 Biochemistry & Immunology for Health Professional 4
BMS 10503 Microbiology & Parasitology for Health Professional 3
BMS 10604 Communication Skills for Health Professional 4
Psychology and Sociology for Health Professional 21
TOTAL
COURSE CODE YEAR 2 SEMESTER I CREDIT HOURS
NSD 10104 COURSES 4
NSD 20203 Fundamental of Nursing 3
NSD 20302 Fluids & Electrolytes in Health Care Practice 2
NSD 20403 Perioperative Nursing 3
NSD 20502 Respiratory Care in Nursing Practice 2
NSD 20603 Cardiovascular Care in Nursing Practice 3
NSD 20702 Gastrointestinal Nursing 2
BMS 20802 Musculoskeletal Nursing 2
Pharmacology for Health Care Professional 21
TOTAL
Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 15
COURSE CODE YEAR 2 SEMESTER II CREDIT HOURS
NSD 20903 3
NSD 21004 COURSES 4
NSD 21103 3
CLINICAL PRACTICE: 10
Fundamental of Nursing
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
FE, PeriOp, Resp, CVS Nursing
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal & Neurological Nursing & Skin
TOTAL
COURSE CODE YEAR 3 SEMESTER I CREDIT HOURS
NSD 20803 COURSES 3
NSD 31202 Neurological Nursing 2
NSD 31303 Infectious Diseases 3
NSD 31402 Genitourinary & Endocrine Nursing 2
NSD 31502 Nursing Care in Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat 2
NSD 31603 Palliative care 3
NSD 31703 Entrepreneurship in Nursing 3
NSD 31804 Professional Development in Nursing 4
CLINICAL PRACTICE: (GU, Endocrine, Infectious Diseases), Eye & ENT 22
TOTAL
COURSE CODE YEAR 3 SEMESTER II CREDIT HOURS
NSD 31903 COURSES 3
NSD 32002 Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing 2
NSD 32103 Children’s Health Nursing 3
NSD 32202 Gerontological Nursing 2
NSD 32302 Mental Health Nursing
CLINICAL PRACTICE: 2
NSD 32402 Maternal Child Health
CLINICAL PRACTICE: 2
NSD 32502 Mental Health Nursing
CLINICAL PRACTICE: 2
Gerontological Nursing 16
TOTAL
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COURSE CODE YEAR 4 SEMESTER I CREDIT HOURS
NSD 42603 COURSES 3
NSD 42703 Community Health Nursing 3
NSD 42802 Nursing Management & Leadership 2
NSD 42904 Emergency Nursing 4
NSD 43002 Nursing Research 2
Applied Biostatistics
NSD 43102 CLINICAL PRACTICE: 2
Nursing Management & Leadership
NSD 43202 CLINICAL PRACTICE: 2
Community Health Nursing
NSD 43302 CLINICAL PRACTICE: 2
Emergency Nursing & Critical Care 20
TOTAL
COURSE CODE YEAR 4 SEMESTER II CREDIT HOURS
NSD 43406 6
NSD 43502 / COURSES 2
NSD 43602
Nursing Research Project 6
NSD 43706 /
NSD 43806 Gerontology: Community Engagement (Elective) / 0
Renal Nursing (Elective) 14
NSD 43900 143
CLINICAL PRACTICE (ELECTIVE):
Gerontology: Community Engagement /
CLINICAL PRACTICE (ELECTIVE):
Dialysis Unit
Professional Exam
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
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2.4 Academic Planner
The duration of the Bachelor of Nursing Sciences Program is Four (4) years, which include 8 semesters consisting of
theory and clinical practices. The planning academic calendar as below:
Year 1
Semester I Semester II
1 week - Orientation
14 weeks – Theory 14 weeks – Theory
1 week – Semester break 1 week – Semester break
1 week – Revision 1 week – Revision
2 weeks – Exam 2 weeks – Exam
Year 2
Semester I Semester II
14 weeks – Theory
1 week – Semester break 20 weeks – Clinical Placement
1 week - Revision
2 weeks – Exam 1 week – Semester break
2 weeks – Exam
Year 3
Semester I Semester II
10 weeks – Theory
8 weeks – Clinical Placement 8 weeks – Theory
1 week – Semester break
1 week - Revision 12 weeks – Clinical Placement
2 weeks - Exam
1 week – Semester break
Semester I
8 weeks – Theory 2 weeks – Exam
12 weeks – Clinical Placement
1 week – semester break Year 4
2 weeks – Exam Semester II
6 weeks – Research Project
12 weeks – Clinical Placement
1 week – Semester break
1 week - Revision
2 weeks – Exam
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2.5 Clinical Placement
Dicipline SEM SEM SEM SEM SEM Total
4 5 6 7 8 Weeks
Medical 8
Surgical 2 2 2 (Management) 12 12
Orthopedic 8 1 2 (Management) 12 10
Pediatric 1 2
Obstetric 2 4 2
Gynecology 1
CommunityHealth 2 3 1
Eye & ENT 2 1 4
GU & Endocrine 2 2
InfectiousDiseases 12 2
Psychiatry 4 2
Gerontology 4 4
Trauma & Emergency 4
Critical Care 2 3
Out patientDepartment 20 8 12 1
Dialysis unit/Geron unit 2
12
Total
64 weeks
Clinical Placement:
1. Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Terengganu
2. Hospital Besut, Terengganu
3. Hospital Setiu, Terengganu
4. Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
5. Klinik Kesihatan Marang, Terengganu
6. Klinik Kesihatan Bukit Payung, Terengganu
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2.6 Synopsis of core courses for the Bachelor of Nursing
Sciences (Honours) Program for 2021/2022 Session
Course Code: YEAR 1 SEMESTER II
BMS 10103
Course:
Anatomy for Health Professional
Synopsis:
This course enables students to gain knowledge of structures of the human body system in
their respective professions. The lectures will provide a framework of basic concepts in the
structures of the human body in cardiovascular and blood, respiratory system, central nervous
system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal, genitourinary mechanism, and reproductive
system. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, practical,
small group discussions, and laboratory reports to complete the course. The students will be
expected to understand and appreciate the anatomy of the human body as well as display
clinical procedures related to the system.
References:
1. Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2018). Principles of anatomy and physiology. John Wiley
& Sons.
2. Tortora, G. J., & Nielsen, M. T. (2017). Principles of human anatomy. John Wiley & Sons.
3. Standring, S. (Ed.). (2020). Gray’s Anatomy E-Book: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical
Practice. Elsevier.
4. Peate, I., & Evans, S. (Eds.). (2020). Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology:
For nursing and healthcare students. John Wiley & Sons.
5. Minett, P., & Ginesi, L. (2020). Anatomy & Physiology an introduction for nursing and
healthcare
Course Code: Course:
BMS 10203 Physiology for Health Professional
Synopsis:
This course will enable students to apply physiological knowledge to their respective
professions, through an integrated approach. The lecture will provide a framework of basic
concepts in the physiology of cells, body fluids, tissues, cardiovascular and blood, respiratory
system, central nervous system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal, genitourinary
mechanism, and reproductive system. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to
interactive lectures, practical, small group discussions, and assignments to complete the
course. The students will be expected to understand and appreciate the basic physiology
of the human body, display clinical procedures related to the system and demonstrate
interpersonal skills.
References:
1. Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. H. (2018). Principles of anatomy and physiology. John Wiley &
Sons.
2. Pocock, G., Richards, C. D., & Richards, D. A. (2018). Human physiology. Oxford University
Press.
3. Peate, I., & Evans, S. (Eds.). (2020). Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology: For nursing
and healthcare students. John Wiley & Sons.
4. Sturgeon, D. (2018). Introduction to anatomy and physiology for healthcare students.
Routledge.
5. Cook, N., Shepherd, A., & Boore, J. (2020). Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing
Practice. SAGE.
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 21
BMS 10303
Course:
Course Code: Biochemistry & Haematology for Health Professional
BMS 10403
Synopsis:
This course emphasizes the fundamental knowledge of biochemistry and haematology in
healthcare practices. It explains the principles and basic concepts of common haematology as
well as the biochemistry data analysis. The student shall be able to identify biochemistry and
haematology data efficiently as related to health care as the students are expected to display
good digital skills. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures,
practical, small group discussions and assignments to complete the course.
References:
1. Champe, P.C., Harvey, R.A., Ferrier, D.R. (2011), Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews:
Biochemistry, International Students Edition (Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews Series).
5th ed.: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
2. Thomas, M.D. (2010). Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations. (7th Edition).
John Wiley & Sons.
3. Rodak BF, Fritsma GA, Keihan EM. Hematology: Clinical Principles and applications. 4th
edition (2011). Elsevier Saunders.
4. Contreras M. (2008). ABC of Transfusion, 4th edition, Wiley-Blackwell.
Course:
Microbiology, Parasitology & Immunology for Health Professional
Synopsis:
This course emphasizes on the classification of various biological agents of disease (bacteria,
viruses, fungi, parasites) and their cell structures and related function, microbial nutrition,
reproduction and growth, as well as microbial genetics. Brief mechanisms of microbial
pathogenesis will also be dealt with. Significant microbial infections and infection control will
also be covered in this course. This course will enable students to apply this knowledge to their
respective professions, through an integrated approach. The lecture will provide a framework
of basic concepts in microbiology, parasitology and immunology. Throughout the course,
students will be exposed to interactive lectures, small group discussions and assignments to
complete the course. The students will also be expected to demonstrate certain interpersonal
skills as stated in the learning outcomes.
References:
1. Murray, P. R., Rosenthal, K. S., & Pfaller, M. A. (2020). Medical Microbiology E-Book. Elsevier
Health Sciences.
2. Riedel, S., Morse, S. A., Mietzner, T. A., & Miller, S. (2019). Jawetz Melnick & Adelbergs Medical
Microbiology 28 E. McGraw Hill Professional.
3. Paniker, C. J., & Ghosh, S. (2017). Paniker’s textbook of medical parasitology. JP Medical Ltd.
4. Zeibig, E. (2014). Clinical parasitology-E-book: a practical approach. Elsevier Health Sciences
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Course Code: Course:
BMS 10503 Communication Skills for Health Professional
Course Code: Synopsis:
BMS 10604 This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of effective communication and
values added with professionalism in nursing practices. This course also provides students
with knowledge, skills and attitude required to manage among the patient. Throughout the
course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, blended learning, tutorial, practical
and assignment to complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize
effective communication in nursing practice.
References:
1. Arnold, E. C. & Boggs, K. U. (2015). International relationship: Professional communication skills
for nurses (5th ed.). Missouri: Saunders Elsevier.
2. Jonathan, S, Kurtz, S, Draper, J,. (2017). Skills For Communicating with Patients (3rd ed.) London
UK: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
3. Berman, A., Snyder, S. J., Kozier, B., & Erb, G. (2015). Fundamental of nursing: Concept, process
and practice (8th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hal
Course:
Psychology and Sociology for Health Professional
Synopsis:
This course covers the knowledge on psychology development of human being from infancy
to old age. It also includes personality development, learning theory, motivation and
psychological reaction of individual to illness. This course study of norms, values, culture and
belief in relation to social system and its effect on human behaviour. It further focusses on
social institution and sociological factors in the individuals and community on relation to
wellness.
References:
1. Andersen, M. L. & Taylor, H. F. (2020). The essentials sociology (10 th ed.). United States of
America. Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
2. Browne, K. (2020). An introduction to sociology (5th ed.). United Kingdom. Polity Press.
3. Kendall, D. (2020). Sociology in our times (11 th ed.). United States of America. Wadsworth
Cengage Learning.
4. Ciccarelli, S.K. & White, J.N. (5th ed.) (2016). Psychology. US: Pearson
5. Morris, Charles G. & Maisto, Albert A., (2019) Psychology an Introduction (12th ed) New Jersey:
Prentice Hall
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 23
NSD 10104
YEAR 2 SEMESTER I
Course Code:
NSD 20203 Course:
Fundamental of Nursing
Synopsis:
This course will introduce the students to the basic introductory to nursing field. The lecture
will provide a framework of basic concepts in nursing profession, application of the nursing
process in nursing care and to maintain safety environment toward client. Throughout the
course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial, practical and assignment to
complete the course. The students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding in
the basic introduction of nursing profession, application of the nursing process in nursing care
and to maintain safety environment toward client.
References:
1. Williams, P. A. (2016). DeWit’s Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing-E-Book. Elsevier
Health Sciences.
2. Chadwick, R., & Gallagher, A. (2016). Ethics and nursing practice. Macmillan International
Higher Education.
3. Chambers, C., & Ryder, E. (2018). Compassion and caring in nursing. Routledge.
4. Yoost, B. L., & Crawford, L. R. (2019). Fundamentals of Nursing E-Book: Active Learning for
Collaborative Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A., & Ostendorf, W. (2019). Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills E-Book.
Elsevier Health Sciences.
Course:
Fluids & Electrolytes in Health Care Practice
Synopsis:
This course will provide students with nursing knowledge, skills and attitude required to
manage the patient with problems related to altered fluid, electrolytes and acid base balance
and burn & scald in both adults. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to
interactive lectures, blended learning, tutorial, practical and assignment to complete the
course. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the procedures, demonstrate
their understanding and provide an appropriate nursing care of problems related to altered
fluid, electrolytes and acid base balance, burn & scald in both adults in clinical practice.
References:
1. Kamel & Halperin. (2018). Fluid Electrolytes and Acid -Base Physiology: A Problem Based
Approach (5th ed.) USA: Elsevier.
2. Robert F. R., JR. Mark, A, P. (2019) Acid -Base, Fluids & Electrolytes: Essential Evidence
-Based Data. Mc Graw Hill.
3. Kluwer, W. (2017). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6thed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2016). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5thed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
5. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2016). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9thed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 20302 Perioperative Nursing
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 20403 The nursing students will be introduced to the concepts of holistic care for infection &
inflammation diseases and pre-operative. It focuses on basic nursing practice to promote
healthy psychological responses in common condition as well as in complex situations.
Students are given the opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in various clinical
setting through interactive lectures, blended learning, tutorial, practical and assignment to
complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the procedures,
demonstrate their understanding and provide an appropriate nursing problem related to
perioperative care and infection & inflammatory in both adults in clinical practice.
References:
1. Davies, M., Fraser, S.S., Benjamin, L. (2017). Perioperative Nursing: An Introduction:
(2nd ed.). Australia: Elsevier.
2. Berry & Kohn’s. (2019). Operating Room Technique: (13th ed.). USA: Elsevier.
3. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2017). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
4. Kluwer, W. (2018). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (7th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
5. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2018). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (7th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
Course:
Respiratory Care in Nursing Practice
Synopsis:
This course will provide students with the knowledge and caring attitude in giving care
for patients with altered respiratory and patient care related to the disease, procedure and
treatment. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures,
blended learning, tutorial, practical and presentation to complete the course. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding with altered
respiratory, practice the procedure, provide an appropriate nursing care of the respiratory
problems in clinical practice.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2013). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 25
NSD 20502
Course:
Course Code: Cardiovascular Care in Nursing Practice
NSD 20603
Synopsis:
This course will provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes in managing patient re-
lated to cardiovascular system and haematology functions. Throughout the course, students
will be exposed to interactive lectures, blended learning, tutorial, practical and assignment to
complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their under-
standing in managing the patient with problems related cardiovascular system and perform
an appropriate nursing care in clinical practice.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2019). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (6th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2017). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (14th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2019). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (8th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Course:
Gastrointestinal Nursing
Synopsis:
This course was designed to allow students opportunity to understand the disease process
and nursing management for any gastrointestinal problems. Lecture, tutorial and other
interactive learning activities will implement to expose students to the knowledge of
aetiology, prevalence, investigation, process of physiological changes, medical management
and nursing care related to body system alteration. At the end of this course, student will
be able to apply the knowledge in sustaining holistic needs of patient with those health
conditions.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2013). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
5. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9th ed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone.
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NSD 20702 Musculoskeletal Nursing
Course Code: Synopsis:
BMS 20802 This course was designed to allow students opportunity to understand the disease process
and nursing management for any musculoskeletal and integumentary system problems.
Lecture, tutorial and other interactive learning activities will implement to expose students
to the knowledge of aetiology, prevalence, investigation, process of physiological changes,
medical management and nursing care related to the body system alteration. At the end of
this course, student will be able to apply the knowledge in sustaining holistic needs of patient
with those health conditions.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2013). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
5. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9th ed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone
Course:
Pharmacology for Health Care Professional
Synopsis:
This course covers the fundamental knowledge of pharmacology in healthcare practices.
It explains the principles and basic concepts of pharmacology as well as applying correct
principles in giving medication to patients in various settings. The student shall be able to
identify pharmacology data efficiently as related to health care to display digital skills as
stated in the learning outcomes. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to
interactive lectures, practical, small group discussions and assignments to complete the
course.
References:
1. Berman, A., Synder, S. J. &Frandsen, G. (2015). Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing:
Concepts, Process, and Practice. (10thed). Pearson Prentice Hall. Upper Saddle River, New
Jersey.
2. White, L. E., Duncan, G. &Baumle, W. (2011). Foundations of basic nursing (3rded.). USA:
Delmar Cengage Learning.
3. Perry, A. G. & Potter, P. A. (2014). Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques: Skills performance
checklist (8thed.). USA: Elsevier Mosby
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 27
NSD 20903
YEAR 2 SEMESTER II
Course Code:
NSD 21103 Course:
Clinical Practice: Fundamental of Nursing
Synopsis:
This course provides clinical placement that enable students to gain knowledge and practice
a basic skill in handling clients in clinical setting. Throughout the course, students will be
exposed to practical, group presentation of case studies and hands-on clinical experience in
the medical surgical wards to complete the course. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate their understanding of the problems related to patient, practice the
procedure, provide the appropriate nursing care regarding the problems in clinical practice.
The hands-on experience in various wards enables them to develop the skills and caring
attitude for patient and achieve competency in the skills of performing related nursing
procedures.
References:
1. DeWit, S. C., Stromberg, H., & Dallred, C. (2016). Medical-surgical nursing: concepts &
practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2016).
Medical-Surgical Nursing-E-Book: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems,
Single Volume. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. Hinkle, J. L., & Cheever, K. H. (2018). Brunner and Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical
nursing. Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd.
4. Giddens, J. F. (2019). Concepts for Nursing Practice E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Johansen, M. L., & O’Brien, J. L. (2016, January). Decision making in nursing practice:
a concept analysis. In Nursing forum (Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 40-48).
Course:
Clinical Practice: Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal & Neurological Nursing
Synopsis:
This course was designed to allow students opportunity to practice nursing care for patient
with musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal system neurological problems. Clinical practice in
the orthopaedic, medical and surgical discipline in the hospital will expose student to the
psychomotor skill, communication skill and other affective skills specifically in delivering
nursing care for patient with related body systems alteration. At the end of this course,
student will be able to demonstrate an effective holistic nursing care in managing patient
with those health conditions.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2013). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
5. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9th ed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone.
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 21004 Clinical Practice: FE, Peri Op, Respiratory, CVS Nursing
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 20803 This course provides a clinical placement for students to understand the disorders of
hemopoietic, fluid electrolyte, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Throughout the course,
students will be exposed to practical, group presentations of case studies and hands-on. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the problems
and provide the appropriate nursing care.
References:
1. DeWit, S. C., Stromberg, H., & Dallred, C. (2017). Medical-surgical nursing: concepts &
practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2017).
Medical-Surgical Nursing-E-Book: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems,
Single Volume. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. Hinkle, J. L., & Cheever, K. H. (2018). Brunner and Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical
nursing. Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd.
4. Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A., & Ostendorf, W. (2019). Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills
E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Perry, A. G., Faan, R. E., Potter, P. A., Faan, R. M. P., Ostendorf, W., & Laplante, N. (2021).
Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
YEAR 3 SEMESTER I
Course:
Neurological Nursing
Synopsis:
This course introduce student with nursing knowledge, skills and attitude required to
managed the adults patient with problem related to central nervous system. Throughout
the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial, group presentation and
assignment based on problems with central nervous system to complete the course. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding and provide an
appropriate nursing intervention of the central nervous system problems.
References:
1. Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2016).
Medical-Surgical Nursing-E-Book: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems,
Single Volume. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Harding, M. M., Bowman-Woodall, C., Kwong, J., Roberts, D., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C. (2019).
Study Guide for Lewis’ Medical-Surgical Nursing-E-Book: Assessment and Management
of Clinical Problems. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. Linton, A. D., & Matteson, M. A. (2019). Medical-Surgical Nursing E-Book. Elsevier Health
Sciences.
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 29
NSD 31202
Course:
Course Code: Infectious Diseases
NSD 31303
Synopsis:
This course covers topics that enable students to gain knowledge about communicable
diseases, the importance of environmental health, and understand the role of nurses in
community health. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures,
tutorials, and assignments to complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate their understanding and provide an appropriate nursing intervention of the
problems.
References:
1. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2016). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
2. Kluwer, W. (2014). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2015). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
4. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9th ed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
5. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone.
Course:
Genitourinary & Endocrine Nursing
Synopsis:
It is pivotal in nursing profession to have an adequate knowledge and clinical competency
in Genitourinary and endocrine condition. This course covers topics that enable students
to gain knowledge about care of clients with disorders genitourinary and endocrine
systems. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial,
practical, blended learning, group presentation of case studies to complete the course. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the problems
related to genitourinary and endocrine systems, practice the procedure, provide an
appropriate nursing care of the problems in genitourinary and endocrine systems in clinical
practice.
References:
1. DeWit, S. C., Stromberg, H., & Dallred, C. (2016). Medical-surgical nursing: concepts &
practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Lewis, S. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2016).
Medical-Surgical Nursing-E-Book: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems,
Single Volume. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. Hinkle, J. L., & Cheever, K. H. (2018). Brunner and Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical
nursing. Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd.
4. Giddens, J. F. (2019). Concepts for Nursing Practice E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 31402 Nursing care in Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 31502 Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) and Skin system are important in nursing care. The knowledge
and competency pertaining to this course is crucial in development of competent
nursing personals. This course will provide the student with the knowledge and holistic
nursing care related to the disease, treatment and nursing management. Throughout the course,
students will be exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial, and assignment to complete the course.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding and provide
an appropriate nursing intervention of the eye, ENT and skin problems.
References:
1. Bansal, M. (2018). Diseases of ear, nose & throat: With head & neck surgery. JP Medical.
2. Curtis, K., Ramsden, C., Shaban, R. Z., Fry, M., & Considine, J. (2019). Emergency and trauma
care for nurses and paramedics. Elsevier.
3. Joyce Fitzpatrick, F., Alfes, C. M., & Ronald Hickman, A. (2017). A guide to mastery in clinical
nursing: The comprehensive reference. Springer Publishing Company.
4. Kennedy, D. W., & Toskala, E. (2019). ENT essentials. Jaypee Brothers Medical Published
5. Ronald Hickman, A., AlfesN, C. M., & Joyce Fitzpatrick, F. (2018). Handbook of clinical
nursing: Critical and emergency care nursing: Critical care. Springer Publishing Company.
Course:
Palliative care
Synopsis:
Palliative care is describing as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and
their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the
prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment
and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual. This course
aims to provide the student with a better understanding of palliative care for a range of illness
states with an emphasis on palliative treatment and the rationale for care. Palliative care also
able to carry a variety of skill including in hospitals, outpatient, skilled-nursing, and home
settings. Although an important part of end-of-life care, palliative care is not limited to
individuals near the end of life. The end of this course student able to implement the nursing
skill in caring palliative patient with element of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual.
References:
1. Berger, A.N., & O’Neill, J.F., (2021). Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Support
Oncology (5th ed). United States: Wolters Kluwer Health
2. Watson, M., Ward, S., Vallath, N., Jo Wells,J. & Campbell,R. (2019). Oxford Handbook of
Palliative Care (3rd ed). Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press
3. Betty Rolling Ferrell, B.R., & Paice, J.A., (2019). Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing (5th ed).
New York, United States: Oxford University Press.
4. Duffy, A. & Holland, N. (2020). Palliative Care Support. Ireland: Boru Press Ltd
5. MacLeod, R.D.& Van den Block, L. (2019). Textbook of Palliative Care. Springer International
Publishing
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 31
NSD 31603
Course:
Course Code: Entrepreneurship in Nursing
NSD 31703
Synopsis:
The students will be provided with nursing knowledge, skills and attitude in entrepreneurship
activities and correct management skills. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to
interactive lectures, tutorial, practical and group presentation/project to complete the course.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of business
undertaking, practice the process, and involved the healthcare delivering services.
References:
1. Draebye, M. (2019). Start-up entrepreneurship: The smart way. ProQuest Ebook Central
https://www.proquest.com
2. Melnyk, B. M. P. A. F., & Raderstorf, T. D. R. (Eds.). (2019). Evidence-based leadership,
innovation and entrepreneurship in nursing and healthcare: A practical guide to success.
ProQuest Ebook Central https://www.proquest.com
3. Melnyk, B, Raderstorf, Tim. (2019). Evidence-Based Leadership, Innovation and
Entrepreneurship in Nursing and Healthcare: A Practical Guide to Success. Springer
Publisher Company, US.
4. Draebye, M. (2019). Start-up entrepreneurship: The smart way. ProQuest Ebook Central
https://www.proquest.com
5. Hisrich, R.D., & Peter, M.P. (2008). Entrepreneurship (7th Edition). Singapore: McGraw Hill/
Irwin.
Course:
Professional Development in Nursing
Synopsis:
This course will provide students with principles of professionalism in nursing, and it is also
designed to create an awareness of the medical-legal, and ethical knowledge abided by
the laws that govern nursing and nursing practice. Throughout the course, students will be
exposed to an interactive lecture, blended learning, conducting a project, and related
assignments. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate appropriate values,
attitudes, ethics, professionalism, and social skills in engaging with the community.
References:
1. Avery, G. (2016). Law and Ethics in Nursing and Healthcare an Introduction 2nd Edition.
SAGE.
2. Buka, P. (2020). Essential Law and Ethics in Nursing: Patients, Rights and Decision-Making
3rd Edition. Taylor and Francis.
3. Butts, J.B., & Rich, K.L. (2019). Nursing Ethics: Across the Curriculum and Into Practice 5th
Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
4. Dickerson, P. (2017). Core Curriculum for Nursing Professional Development 5th. Edition.
Paperback Bunko.
5. Edge, R.S. & and Groves, J.R. (2017). Ethics for Nursing and Healthcare Practice 1st Edition.
SAGE.
6. Richard Griffith, R. & Tengnah, C.A. (2020). Law and Professional Issues in Nursing
5th Edition. SAGE.
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 31804 Clinical Practice: GU, Endocrine, Infectious Diseases, Eye & ENT
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 31903 This course was designed to allow students opportunity to practice nursing care for patient
with genitourinary and endocrine system and special sense problems. Clinical practice in the
medical, surgical, eyes and ears nose throat disciplines in the hospital will expose student to
the psychomotor skill, communication skill and other affective skills specifically in delivering
nursing care for patient with related body systems alteration. At the end of this course,
student will be able to demonstrate an effective holistic nursing care in managing patient
with those health conditions.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2013). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
5. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9th ed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone.
YEAR 3 SEMESTER II
Course:
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing
Synopsis:
This course is designed to provide student the needed nursing care for women with obstetrics
and gynaecology problems and guide them toward higher levels of wellness throughout the
life cycle. The main objective of this course is to help the student build a strong knowledge
base and assist them with the development of critical thinking. Throughout the course,
students will be exposed to interactive lectures, comprehensive discussions, tutorial, group
presentation and assignment (entrepreneur proposal) based on problems with obstetrics
and gynaecology to complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate proactive long-life learning and able to provide an appropriate nursing
intervention of obstetrics & gynaecology problems.
References:
1. Aminah Hashim, Mini Sood, Padubidri, V. G., & Hamidah Hassan. (2016). Obstetric nursing
(2nd ed.). Selangor, Malaysia: Oxford University Press.
2. Baston, H., & Hall, J. (2018). Midwifery essentials: Antenatal E-book: Volume 2. Elsevier
Health Sciences.
3. Leifer, G. (2018). Study guide for introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing. Saunders.
4. Leifer, G., & Keenan-Lindsay, L. (2019). Leifer’s introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing
in Canada E-book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Linnard-Palmer, L., & Coats, G. H. (2016). Safe maternity and pediatric nursing care. F.A.
Davis.
6. Marshall, J., Baston, H., & Hall, J. (2019). Midwifery essentials: Public health - E-book: Volume
7. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 33
NSD 32002
Course:
Course Code: Children’s Health Nursing
NSD 32103
Synopsis:
This course covers a wide range of conditions, health behaviour as well as health systems
indicators that affect the health, wellness, and quality of life of children. Thus, it enabled
students to gain basic knowledge on children health care by improving the well-being of
children through effective nursing therapeutic care. Throughout the course, students will
be exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial, practical and blended learning to complete the
course. Upon completion, the students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding
of a wide range of conditions, health behaviour as well as health systems indicators that affect
the health, wellness, and quality of life of children and provide effective nursing care on
children health in community and clinical practice.
References:
1. Esland, J., Khan, A., & Lerner, A. (2019). Paediatrics: A clinical handbook. Scion Publishing.
2. Hockenberry, M. J., & Wilson, D. (2018). Wong’s nursing care of infants and children - E-book.
Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2019). Essentials of pediatric nursing. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
4. Marcdante, K., & Kliegman, R. M. (2018). Nelson essentials of pediatrics E-book. Elsevier
Health Sciences.
5. Strobel, S., Spitz, L., & Marks, S. D. (2016). Great Ormond Street handbook of paediatrics.
CRC Press.
6. AminahHashim, Mini Sood, Padubidri, V. G., &Hamidah Hassan. (2016). Obstetric and
neonatal nursing (2nd ed.). Selangor, Malaysia: Oxford University Press.
Course:
Gerontological Nursing
Synopsis:
Gerontology is the study of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. The aim
of this course is to focus on the various nursing and health care provision issues to ageing and
provide the holistic care towards geriatric care. This course will be able to carry out the skill of
caring of geriatric patient in hospital and residences care. At the end of this course, student able
to perform the nursing skill related to gerontology care.
References:
1. Eliopoulus, C. (2017). Gerontological nursing (9th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters
Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Mauk, K. L. (2017). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (4th ed.). Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Barlett.
3. Williams. P. A (2020). Basic Geriatric Nursing (7th edition). St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
4. Touhy, T. A. & Jett.K.F. (2018). Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging.
(5th ed). St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Boltz M., Capezuti E., & Terry T. F. (2016). Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for
Best Practice. (5th ed). United States of America Springer
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 32202 Mental Health Nursing
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 32302 This course provides a theoretical knowledge in mental health for understanding in
management of psychiatric patient. The sign and symptoms are relevant investigations
findings of the patients in the psychiatric ward should provide the framework to understand
the progress of diseases. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive
lectures, comprehensive discussions, tutorial, group presentation and assignment based
on mental health problem. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
proactive long-life learning and able to provide an appropriate nursing intervention of mental
health problems. It also provides the basis of therapeutic interventions designed to promote,
maintain and restore mental health for psychiatric patient.
References:
1. Baputty, S., Arumugam, U., Hitam, S. & Sethi, S. (2016). Mental health and psychiatric
nursing (2nd ed.). Malaysia: Oxford University Press.
2. Eliopoulus, C. (2014). Gerontological nursing (8th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters
Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
3. Kel Franklyn (2020) Lulu. com (2nd ed.) Morrisville US
4. Mauk, K. L. (2010). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (2nd ed.). Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Barlett.
Course:
Clinical Practice: Maternal Child Health
Synopsis:
This course was designed to allow students opportunity to practice nursing care for maternal
and child health problems. Clinical practice in the obstetrics and gynaecology disciplines
in the hospital will expose student to the psychomotor skill, communication skill and other
affective skills specifically in delivering nursing care for patient with related women health. At
the end of this course, student will be able to demonstrate an effective holistic nursing care in
managing patient with those health conditions.
References:
1. Perry A. G., Potter P. A. (2015). Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques (8th ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby
2. Jarvis, C. (2015). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. (8th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders
3. Jacob, A., Rekha, R. &Tarachand, J. S. (2018). Clinical Nursing Procedures: The Art of Nursing
Practice. (2nded). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi.
4. BLais, K. K., Hayes, J. S. (2015). Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspective.
New Jersey: Pearson
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 35
NSD 32402
Course:
Course Code: Clinical Practice: Mental Health Nursing
NSD 32502
Synopsis:
The nursing students will be introduced to the clinical practice in psychiatric discipline. The
hands-on nursing process experience in psychiatric department will enables them to develop
the skills and attitude in caring psychiatric patient. Besides, students will be exposed to
the psychiatric community services. At the end of this course, student will be able to apply
evidence base nursing process in management of patient with psychiatrics illnesses
References:
1. Baputty, S., Arumugam, U., Hitam, S. & Sethi, S. (2016). Mental health and psychiatric
nursing (2nd ed.). Malaysia: Oxford University Press.
2. Eliopoulus, C. (2014). Gerontological nursing (8th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters
Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
3. Kel Franklyn (2020) Lulu. com (2nd ed.) Morrisville US
4. Mauk, K. L. (2010). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (2nd ed.). Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Barlett.
Course:
Clinical Practice: Gerontological Nursing
Synopsis:
Clinical practice gerontology care will work in collaboration with older adults, their families,
and communities to support healthy aging, maximum functioning, and quality of life, which
is facing a lot of gerontology issues in daily life. The aim of this course is to empower the
student the practical skill in gerontology in caring geriatric patient in various ward including in
community support services by using the various evidence-based nursing process. This
course will carry a skill in patient care, treatment planning, education, mental health, and
rehabilitation. At the end of this course, the student able to perform a maximum achievement
skill in caring geriatric patient.
References:
1. Eliopoulus, C. (2017). Gerontological nursing (9th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters
Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Mauk, K. L. (2017). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (4th ed.). Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Barlett.
3. Williams. P. A (2020). Basic Geriatric Nursing (7th edition). St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
4. Touhy, T. A. & Jett.K.F. (2018). Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging.
(5th ed). St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Boltz M., Capezuti E., & Terry T. F. (2016). Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for
Best Practice. (5th ed). United States of America Springer
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Course Code: YEAR 4 SEMESTER I
NSD 42603
Course:
Course Code: Community Health Nursing
NSD 42703
Synopsis:
Community health nursing is a synthesis of nursing practice. This course aims to expose the
student in providing efficient holistic nursing care in the community via Service-Learning
Malaysia-University for Society (SULAM) project. Throughout the course, students will be exposed
to interactive lectures, tutorial, practical, blended learning, assignment and SULAM project.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding, practice the
procedures and provide an appropriate nursing intervention in community health services.
References:
1. Aminah Hashim, Mini Sood, Padubidri, V. G., & Hamidah Hassan. (2016). Obstetric nursing
(2nd ed.). Selangor, Malaysia: Oxford University Press.
2. 2. Kagan, C., Burton, M., Duckett, P., Lawthom, R., & Siddiquee, A. (2019). Critical community
psychology: Critical action and social change. Routledge.
3. 3. Riemer, M., Reich, S. M., Evans, S. D., Nelson, G., & Prilleltensky, I. (2020). Community
psychology: In pursuit of liberation and well-being. Red Globe Press.
4. 2. Lowdermilk, D. L. (2012). Study guide for maternity & women’s health care (10th ed.).
Maryland Heights, Missouri: Elsevier.
5. 3.Leifer, G. (2011). Introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing (6th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri:
Elsevier/Saunders.
6. 4. McKinney, E. S. (2011). Study guide [for] Leifer introduction to maternity & pediatric
nursing (6th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Saunders.
7. 5. Johnson, J. Y. (2010). Maternal-newborn nursing demystified. New York: McGraw-Hill
Medical.
8. 6. Littleton, L. Y., & Engebretson, J. C. (2005). Maternity nursing care. Clifton Park, NY:
Thomson/Delmar Learning.
Course:
Nursing Management & Leadership
Synopsis:
The students will be provided with nursing knowledge, skills and attitude in nursing
management especially in patient care, human resource, facilities, services and working
environment. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial,
practical and group presentation to complete the course. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate the process of nursing management, apply problem solving, decision
making and planning during in the ward, community and healthcare services
References:
1. Clement, I. (2015). Ward Management in Nursing Practice. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub-
lishers (P) Ltd, India.
2. Kelly, P. (2012). Nursing Leadership & Management, 3rd Edition. Cengage Learning, USA.
3. Sullivan, E. J, & Decker, P. J. (2009). Effective Leadership and management in nursing, 7th
Edition. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
4. Rigolosi, Elaine La Monica (2005). Management and Leadership in Nursing and Health
Care: An Experiential Approach, 2nd Edition, Springer Publishing Company. ProQuest
Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kusza-ebooks/detail.action?do-
cID=423601.
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 37
NSD 42802
Course:
Course Code: Emergency Nursing
NSD 42904
Synopsis:
This course provides knowledge of principle emergency and understanding the management
of clients at an emergency department. Students will be exposed to how to retrieve required
information and managing trauma and emergency conditions clients with holistic nursing
care. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures, problem-based
learning, tutorial, group presentation, and assignment based on medical and surgical
emergencies conditions. At the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate
appropriate nursing management and therapeutic intervention toward clients at an
emergency department.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses: A pathophysio-
logic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of Med-
ical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Solheim, J. (2016). Emergency Nursing: The Profession, the pathway, the practice. SIGMA
Theta Tall International Honorary Society of Nursing.
4. Howard, P. K. (2010). Emergency Nursing: Principle and practice (6th ed). MOSBY: Elsevier.
5. Hammond, B. B. & Zimmermann, P. G. (2013). Sheehy’s manual of emergency care: Emer-
gency Nurses Association. MOSBY: Elsevier.
6. Cydulka, K. R., Fittch, M. T. & Joing, S. A. (2018). Tintinalli emergency medicine manual (8th
ed). McGraw Hill Education.
Course:
Nursing Research
Synopsis:
This course will provide the student with the knowledge about research methodology and
able to write a nursing research proposal. Throughout the course, students will be exposed
to interactive lectures, tutorial, blended learning, presentation and development of nursing
research proposal using technology tools (online databases) to complete the course. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of research
methodology and will be able to produce a nursing research proposal.
References:
1. Glasper, A., & Rees, C. (Eds.). (2016). Nursing and healthcare research at a glance. ProQuest
Ebook Central https://search.proquest.com
2. Morrow, E., Boaz, A., Brearley, S. and Ross, F. (2011). Handbook of Service User Involvement
in Nursing and Healthcare Research, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
3. Sidani, S. and Braden, C. J. (2011). Design, Evaluation, and Translation of Nursing
Interventions, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, West Sussex, UK.
4. Andrew, S. and Halcomb, E. J. (eds) (2009). Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the
Health Sciences, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
5. Schneider, Zevia, and Jeffrey Fuller (2018) Writing Research Proposals in the Health
Sciences: A Step-by-step Guide, SAGE Publications. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://
search.proquest.com/legacydocview/EBC/6408499?accountid=50217.
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 43002 Applied Biostatistics
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 43102 This course will provide the student with the knowledge about the basic biostatistics and able
to practice the data analysis using the SPSS software. Throughout the course, students will be
exposed to interactive lectures, tutorial, and hands on practical using technology tools (SPSS
software) to complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
their understanding of biostatistics and able to practice the data analysis method.
References:
1. Herschel, K. (2017). Introductory statistics using SPSS. Sage Publication, California.
2. Md. Fauzi, A. M. (2016). Basic statistical analysis step by step using SPSS, research is easy if
you can do it in a systematic way. Penerbit UTHM, Johor, Malaysia.
3. Paolella, M. S. (2018). Fundamental statistical inference: A computational approach. Pro-
Quest Ebook Central https://www.proquest.com
4. Mackridge, A., & Rowe, P. (2018). A practical approach to using statistics in health research:
From planning to reporting. ProQuest Ebook Central https://www.proquest.com
Course:
Clinical Practice: Nursing Management & Leadership
Synopsis:
Student will be applying the knowledge, skills and attitude in nursing management in
the patient care, human resource, facilities, services and working environment during in
the ward management practicum. Throughout the course, the students will be exposed
to the ward and patient management as a team leader, which will be involved in nursing
documentation, nursing ward round, nursing pass over report, discussion and bedside teaching
to complete the course. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate on nursing
management toward patient care, ward facilities, services, staffing and ward setting to achieve
the leadership skill.
References:
1. Beauvais, A. M. (Ed.). (2018). Leadership and management competence in nursing
practice: Competencies, skills, decision-making. ProQuest Ebook Central https://search.
proquest.com
2. Perry A. G., Potter P. A. (2012). Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques (7th ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby
3. Jarvis, C. (2012). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. (6thed.). St. Louis: Saunders
4. Max, H. G. & Allen, P. A. (2014). Clinical Nursing Skills & Practices: Skills performance
checklist (8thed.). USA: Elsevier Mosby
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 43202 Clinical Practice: Community Health Nursing
Course Code: Synopsis:
NSD 43302 Understanding the health issue in the community is crucial in nursing profession. This course
will be able to develop essential competencies attributes among student to promote health
education in the community. Various teaching methods will be implemented in this course
such as work based clinical practice, school visit, special needs children center visit and various
level of community engagement. At the end of this course student will be able to practice
nursing care competently in dealing with health issues in the community.
References:
1. Perry A. G., Potter P. A. (2015). Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques (7th ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby
2. Jarvis, C. (2015). Physical Examination and Health Assessment. (6th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders
3. Jacob, A., Rekha, R. &Tarachand, J. S. (2010). Clinical Nursing Procedures: The Art of Nursing
Practice. (2nd ed). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi.
4. BLais, K. K., Hayes, J. S. (2015). Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspective.
New Jersey: Pearson
5. Max, H. G. & Allen, P. A. (2015). Clinical Nursing Skills & Practices: Skills performance
checklist (8thed.). USA: Elsevier Mosby
Course:
Clinical Practice: Emergency Nursing & Critical Care
Synopsis:
This course provides the clinical placement that enables students to gain knowledge and
practicing the skill in the emergency department. Throughout the course, students will be
exposed to practical sessions which is clinical experience in managing clients of all ages
from very young children to the elderly and needs to present the selected case study. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the problem
related to the patient, practice the procedure, provide appropriate nursing care regarding
the problems in the emergency department. The hands-on experience in the emergency
department enables the students to develop skills and a caring attitude for patients and
achieve competency in the skill of performing related nursing procedures.
References:
1. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2011). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
2. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2014). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (13th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
3. Kluwer, W. (2013). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (6th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
4. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
inpatient care (5th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
5. Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy &
Physiology (9th ed). San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone.
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Course Code: YEAR 4 SEMESTER II
NSD 43406
Course:
Course Code: Nursing Research Project
NSD 43502
Synopsis:
This course will provide the students with knowledge about research methodology and the
process of conducting a nursing research project. Throughout the course, students will be
exposed on how to search information using technology tools (online databases) and develop
a nursing research project to complete the course via series of tutorials. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate their ability to conduct a nursing research project,
present the literature review, methodology, result, discussion, and recommendation in a
complete academic report thesis writing.
References:
1. Glasper, A., & Rees, C. (Eds.). (2016). Nursing and healthcare research at a glance. ProQuest
Ebook Central https://search.proquest.com
2. Schneider, Zevia, and Jeffrey Fuller (2018). Writing Research Proposals in the Health
Sciences: A Step-by-step Guide, SAGE Publications, ProQuest Ebook Central,
https://search.proquest.com/legacydocview/EBC/6408499?accountid=50217.
3. Morrow, E., Boaz, A., Brearley, S. and Ross, F. (2011). Handbook of Service User Involvement
in Nursing and Healthcare Research, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
4. Sidani, S. and Braden, C. J. (2011). Design, Evaluation, and Translation of Nursing
Interventions, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, West Sussex, UK.
5. Andrew, S. and Halcomb, E. J. (eds) (2009). Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the
Health Sciences, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
6. Subudhi, R. N., & Mishra, S. (Eds.). (2019). Methodological issues in management research:
Advances, challenges and the way ahead. ProQuest Ebook Central https://www.proquest.com
Course:
Gerontology: Community Engagement (Elective)
Synopsis:
This course provides a theoretical knowledge in gerontology is the study of the social, cultural,
psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging. The field is distinguished from
geriatrics, which is specializes in nursing management and treatment of existing disease
in older adults. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive lectures,
comprehensive discussions, tutorial, group presentation and assignment based on
geriatric problem. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proactive
long-life learning and able to apply the current issues of geriatric and overcome
it with various evidence-based nursing process. Moreover, the students will be able to
develop interactive engage with elderly in community by focus holistic care by
applying the advance knowledge and practice in geriatric.
References:
1. Eliopoulus, C. (2017). Gerontological nursing (9th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters
Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Mauk, K. L. (2017). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (4th ed.). Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Barlett.
3. Williams.P.A (2020).Basic Geriatric Nursing(7th edition).St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
4. Touhy,T.A. & Jett.K.F.(2018). Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging.
(5th ed). St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Boltz M., Capezuti E., & Terry T. F. (2016). Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for
Best Practice. (5th ed). United States of America Springer
Course Code: Bachelor of Nursing Science (honours) 41
NSD 43602
Course:
Course Code: Renal Nursing (Elective)
NSD 43706
Synopsis:
This course provides students with apply knowledge and caring attitude in giving care for
patient with renal failure and to understand the evolution of haemodialysis, peritoneal
dialysis and transplantation. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to interactive
lectures, blended learning, tutorial, practical and assignment to complete the course. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding in managing the
patient with problems related renal system and perform an appropriate nursing care in
clinical practice.
References:
1. Nicola T., Corrine J. (2017) (3 rd edition). Renal Nursing. Philadelphia. Elsevier Science.
2. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2014). Pharmacology for nurses: A pathophysi-
ologic approach (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
3. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2017). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of Med-
ical-Surgical Nursing (14th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
4. Kluwer, W. (2017). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (7th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
5. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2015). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (6th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingston
Course:
Clinical Practice: Gerontology: Community Engagement
Synopsis:
The course consists of specialized nursing management among older adults and generally
associated with aging. Many such conditions lead to functional decline requiring therapeutic
interventions to restore or maintain an optimal level of function, or when appropriate,
palliative care. Such chronic or debilitating conditions are often complex and can occur in
older adults. The aim of this course is the student able to practice the nursing skill in
gerontology. This course also able to practice gerontology care in acute and sub-acute
hospitals, community clinics and home services. At the of this course, student will be to
hands-on experience in caring elderly patient, which is they able to develop the skills and
attitude in caring for the patients using the nursing process and to maximum achievement
in the performing skills.
References:
1. Eliopoulus, C. (2017). Gerontological nursing (9th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters
Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Mauk, K. L. (2017). Gerontological nursing: Competencies for care (4th ed.). Sudbury,
Massachusetts: Jones and Barlett.
3. Williams.P.A (2020).Basic Geriatric Nursing(7th edition).St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
4. Touhy,T.A. & Jett.K.F.(2018). Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging
(5th ed). St Loius, Elsevier Health Sciences.
5. Boltz M., Capezuti E., & Terry T. F. (2016). Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for
Best Practice. (5th ed). United States of America Springer
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Course Code: Course:
NSD 43806 Clinical Practice: Dialysis Unit
Synopsis:
This clinical practice will help to monitor student’s activities during their clinical posting. The
student’s will be supervised and assessed by tutors, local preceptor, and specialists during
their clinical posting. This course will be able to carry out the skill of caring of nephrology
patient in hospital. At the end of this course, student able to perform the nursing skill related
to nephrology care.
References:
1. Nicola T., Corrine J. (2017) (3rd ed). Renal Nursing. Philadelphia. Elsevier Science
2. Adams, M. P., Holland, L. N., & Urban, C. Q. (2014). Pharmacology for nurses:
A pathophysiologic approach (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
3. Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2017). Study guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of
Medical-Surgical Nursing (14th ed.). China: Lippincott William & Wilkins.
4. Kluwer, W. (2017). Lippincott’s Nursing Procedure. (7th ed). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
5. Lemone, P. T. & Burke, K. M. & Bauldoff, G. (2015). Medical-Surgical nursing: Critical thinking
in patient care (6th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.
6. Waugh, A. (2015). Rose and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (12th ed.).
Glasgow: Churchill Livingstone.
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3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / CONDITIONS
Admission requirements are STPM/ Matriculation/ Foundation/ Diploma or equivalent approved by the Sultan Zainal
Abidin University Senate. The minimum qualifications according to the General University Requirements and the
onditions of the Special Program Requirements are as follows:
University Requirement:
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or
honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia July Paper.
Special Program Requirements:
A. STPM
1. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of CGPA 2.50.
2. Obtain a minimum of Grade C+ at of the following subjects at STPM Level:
• Biology (T)
• Additional Mathematic (T) / Mathematic Modern (M)
• ONE of any other subjects
AND
3. Obtain a minimum of Grade C of the following subjects at SPM Level:
• Biology /Science
• Mathematics
• English
• Pendidikan Islam/Pendidikan Moral OR ONE of any other subjects.
AND
4. A minimum score of Band 3 in MUET.
AND
5. Verified by a certified Medical Officer, the candidate must be physically fit, no limb
disability, speech, blind, deaf, dumb, and short-sighted.
AND
6. Pass interview.
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B. MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION
1. Pass in Matriculation/ Foundation with a minimum of CGPA 2.50.
2. Obtain a minimum of Grade C+ at of the following subjects at Matriculation/
Foundation Level:
• Biology (T)
• Mathematics
• ONE of any other subjects
AND
3. Obtain a minimum of Grade C of the following subjects at SPM Level:
• Biology /Science
• Mathematics
• English
• Pendidikan Islam/Pendidikan Moral OR ONE of any other subjects.
AND
4. A minimum score of Band 3 in MUET.
AND
5. Verified by a certified Medical Officer, the candidate must be physically fit, no limb
disability, speech, blind, deaf, dumb, and short-sighted.
AND
6. Pass interview.
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C. DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENT
1. Obtained at least CGPA 2.50 at Diploma level; Diploma in related field.
AND
2. Obtain a minimum of Grade C of the following subjects at SPM Level:
• Biology /Science
• Mathematic
• English
• Pendidikan Islam/Pendidikan Moral OR ONE of any other subjects.
AND
3. A minimum score of Band 3 in MUET.
AND
4. Verified by a certified Medical Officer, the candidate must be physically fit, no limb
disability, speech, blind, deaf, dumb, and short-sighted.
AND
5. Pass interview.
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4.0 EXAMINATION
Examinations of the course are held each semester. The method of assessment of a course depends on the learning
outcomes of the course.
The evaluation method consists of two methods
1. Continuous summative assessment throughout the period of lectures and clinical training represents 40% in
student assessment in theory and clinical practice.
2. Summative assessment at the end of the semester represents 60% of students’ assessment in theory and clinical
practice.
Assessment for theory courses
1. Continuous summative assessment is 40%.
The method of continuous assessment is based on the courses offered in line with the learning outcomes.
Commonly applied assessment methods are in the form of assignments, presentations, tests, case studies, role
plays, quizzes and others.
1. The end-of-semester summative assessment is 60%.
Final examinations are conducted at the end of each semester and the method of assessment depends on the
course offered and is in line with the learning outcomes. The evaluation methods are as follows:
• Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Part B: Multiple Essay Questions (MEQ)
Assessment for clinical practical courses
1. Continuous summative assessment is 40%.
The method of continuous assessment is based on the courses offered in line with the learning outcomes.
Commonly applied assessment methods are in the form of case studies, portfolios, running assessment,
clinical competence, academic supervisor assessment.
1. End-of-semester summative assessment is 60%.
The final Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is conducted at the end of each semester and the
assessment method depends on the course offered and is in line with the learning outcomes.
• Full Attendance is compulsory (Clinical Placement)
• Academic Supervisor
• Practical Assessment
• Assessment of Professional Attitudes
• Preparation of case studies
• Running assessment
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Each student is required to achieve 100% in a procedure that requires competency to qualify for the Malaysia Nursing
Board examination. Students who meet the above criteria are eligible to sit for Malaysian Board of Nurses Examination
based on the Admission Requirements in the General Section of the Register in the final year of study.
Official grade scoring for university courses:
MARKAH GRED NILAI GRED PRESTASI
80 - 100 A 4.00 CEMERLANG
75 - 79 A- 3.67 KEPUJIAN/BAIK
70 - 74 B+ 3.33
65 - 69 B 3.00 SEDERHANA
60 - 64 B- 2.67
55 - 59 C+ 2.33 PENCAPAIAN
50 - 54 C 2.00 MINIMUM
47 - 49 C- 1.67 GAGAL
44 - 46 D+ 1.33
40 - 43 D 1.00
39 – ke bawah F 0.00
Official grade scoring for theory and clinical core courses:
MARKAH GRED NILAI GRED PRESTASI
80 - 100 A 4.00 CEMERLANG
75 - 79 A- 3.67 KEPUJIAN/ BAIK
70 - 74 B+ 3.33 SEDERHANA
65 - 69 B 3.00
60 - 64 B- 2.67 GAGAL
55 - 59 C+ 2.33
50 - 54 C 2.00
47 - 49 C- 1.67
44 - 46 D+ 1.33
40 - 43 D 1.00
39 ke bawah F 0.00
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For the first semester and onwards:
• Students who obtain a CGPA of 2.00 and above are considered to have passed and are allowed to continue their
studies to the next semester.
• Students who obtain a CGPA of 1.70 - 1.99 are considered to pass conditionally and are placed under a period of
academic observation. The students may be permitted to proceed and must obtain a CGPA of 2.00 and above. If it
fails, they will be dismissed.
• Students with a CGPA of 1.70 - 1.99 in two consecutive normal semesters are considered failed and will be dismissed.
A student must meet all the following requirements to be awarded the diploma:
• Achieve an Average Grade Point Average of at least 2.00.
• Achieves the sum of all 80% theory credit hours set by the program.
• Full attendance at clinical placements to gain experience.
• Sick leave / certificate does not exceed 9 days in a year.
• Completing clinical placement satisfactorily by obtaining 85% of the procedures in the experience list and 100% of
the procedures from the skills list in nursing.
• Apart from the university committee, another committee that determines the achievement to meet national/
international performance standards is the Malaysian Nursing Board. Students will be eligible to obtain a
Certificate in Nursing Practice by sitting for the Malaysian Nursing Board examination.
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