Diploma in General Nursing

School of Nursing | Faculty of Health Sciences

DIP-GN

Program Overview

Comprehensive nursing education covering fundamental nursing principles, patient care, and clinical practice.

Program Structure

Year 1
Code Module Credits Type
NSC 112 Applied Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Application of chemistry principles to healthcare and nursing practice. 		5 Core
NSC 113 Applied Physics for the Health Sciences
Application of physics principles to healthcare and nursing practice. 		3 Core
HGE 111 Communication and Study Skills
Development of effective communication and academic study skills for healthcare... 		5 Core
NUR 114 Foundation of Nursing
Fundamental principles and concepts of professional nursing practice. 		2 Core
NSC 103 General Microbiology
General principles of microbiology and its application in healthcare and nursing... 		3 Core
NSC 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human anatomy and physiology and its application in healthcare and nursing pract... 		2 Core
HGE 112 Introduction to Computer Skills
Introduction to computer skills and their application in healthcare and nursing... 		2 Core
NUR 115 Professional Basis for Nursing Practice
Professional basis for nursing practice and its application in healthcare and nu... 		3 Core
NUR 242 Adult Health Nursing
Comprehensive study of adult health nursing principles and practices. 		5 Core
NUR 243 Child Health Nursing
Specialized nursing care for pediatric patients and child health management. 		2 Core
NUR 241 Introduction to Community Health Nursing
Principles and practices of community-based nursing care and public health. 		2 Core
NUR 244 Introduction to Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Introduction to mental health nursing and psychiatric care in community settings... 		3 Core
PHS 245 Introduction to Research
Introduction to research methods and evidence-based practice in healthcare. 		2 Core
Year 2
Code Module Credits Type
HEA 231 Health Assessment
Systematic approach to health assessment and physical examination techniques. 		3 Core
NUR 232 Introduction to Adult Health Nursing
Introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of adult health nursing care... 		5 Core
PHS 101 Introduction to Demography
Study of population characteristics and demographic trends affecting health. 		3 Core
PHS 235 Introduction to Epidemiology
Basic principles of epidemiology and disease surveillance in public health. 		2 Core
PHA 234 Introduction to Pharmacology
Fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication management in nursing. 		5 Core
NUR 233 Parent and Child Health Nursing
Nursing care for families, parents, and children across developmental stages. 		5 Core
Year 3
Code Module Credits Type
NUR 353 Adolescent Health Nursing
Specialized nursing care for adolescent patients and health promotion strategies... 		3 Core
NUR 362 Adult Health Nursing Practicum
Clinical practicum experience in adult health nursing care settings. 		3 Core
NUR 354 Community Health Nursing
Advanced community health nursing practice and population health management. 		2 Core
NUR 364 Community Health Nursing Practicum
Clinical practicum experience in community health nursing settings. 		3 Core
NUR 361 Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Advanced psychiatric nursing care in community and mental health settings. 		5 Core
NUR 352 Critical Care Nursing
Specialized nursing care for critically ill patients in intensive care settings. 		2 Core
LEM 355 Leadership and Management
Leadership principles and management skills for nursing professionals. 		3 Core
LEM 365 Leadership and Management Practicum
Practical experience in nursing leadership and management roles. 		2 Core
NUR 363 Parent and Child Health Nursing Practicum
Clinical practicum experience in parent and child health nursing. 		2 Core
NUR 351 Psychiatric Nursing
Advanced psychiatric nursing care and mental health interventions. 		5 Core

Key Information

Faculty

Faculty of Health Sciences

Department

School of Nursing

Program Code

DIP-GN

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