Research Project

The student will demonstrate the extent of application of knowledge and skills acquired in other courses especially research methodology in the execution of an individual research project. Individual student research report writing and presentation of the final research project report in an oral defence both internally before the faculty and final defence before the external examiners. Sample course contents for some nursing specialties Renal Nursing Course Contents Acquisition of basic and advanced knowledge and technical skills required for providing standard and quality Nephrology Nursing care to clients in diverse settings. Development of sense of responsibility for directions. Critical thinking and accountability for clinical decisions taken. Self- direction and personal development. Technical skills needed for conducting renal replacement therapy and other therapeutic measures with maximal dexterity. Operating Theatre Nursing Course Contents Lectures and clinical practice that emphasise various forms of theatre design. Preparation of surgical patients and theatre for various specialties surgeries. Application of principles and techniques of asepsis and infection control to ensure quality nursing care for patients throughout the perioperative phases. Planning, arrangement and storage of surgical consumable, surgical instruments. Electrocautery equipment to comply with the needs of patients and members of a surgical team. Ensuring suitable and safety - conscious steps to prevent injury and enhance the level of patient safety in the operating theatre. Occupational Health Nursing Course Contents Introduction to identification and control of risks arising from physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards. Hazards that include chemical agents and solvents, heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Physical agents such as loud noise or vibration, and physical hazards such as electricity or dangerous machinery. All aspects of health and safety in the workplace with focus on primary and secondary prevention strategies. The roles of Occupational health nurse in industries organisations and other settings. Geriatric Nursing Course Contents Study and care of the elderly. The physical and psychosocial needs of the elderly. The care environment of the elderly. Elder abuse prevention and care. Burden of care among informal care givers. Diseases of aging. Nursing care of elderly with chronic and acute illnesses. Geriatric homes and home care of the elderly.