M.Sc in Medical Surgical Nursing

This course is common for the students undergoing clinical speciality-II in neuro science
nursing / cardiovascular & thoracic nursing / critical care nursing /oncology nursing / orthopaedica
and rehabilitation nursing / nephro & urology nursing, gastroenterology nursing / geriatric nursing.
It is designed to assist students in developing expertise and in depth knowledge in the field of
Medical Surgical Nursing. It will help students to appreciate the patient as a holistic individual and
develop skill to function as a specialized Medical-Surgical Nurse. It will further enable the students
to function as educator, manager and researcher in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing.

Content:

Introduction
w Historical development of Medical - Surgical Nursing in India.
w Current status of health and disease burden in India.
w Current concept of health.
w Trends & issues in Medical - Surgical Nursing.
w Ethical & cultural issues in Medical - Surgical Nursing.
w Rights of patients.
w National health policy, special laws & ordinances relating to older people.
w National goals.
w Five years plans.
w National health programs related to adult health.

Health Assessment of patients
w History taking.
w Physical examination of various systems.
w Nutritional assessment.
w Related investigations and diagnostic assessment.

Care in Hospital settings:
w Ambulatory care.
w Acute and Critical care.
w Long term care.
w Home Health Care
w Characteristics, care models, practice settings, interdisciplinary team.
w Hospitalization- effects of hospitalization on the patient & family.
w Stressors & reactions related to disease process
w Nursing care using Nursing process approach