Curriculum

Course scheme of the Curriculum of the
BSN (Generic) 04 Years Degree Program

STUDY GUIDE FOR GBSN STUDENTS

SemesterSubjectCredits
Semester IFundamental of Nursing-I4.00 (2-2)
Microbiology3.00 (2.50-0.5)
Anatomy and Physiology-I3.00
Biochemistry for Nurses3.00
English-I2.00
Computer Skills1.0
  
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS16
Semester IIFundamental of Nursing-II4.00 (2-2)
Anatomy and Physiology-II3.00
Community Health Nursing – I3.00 (2-1)
Applied Nutrition1.00
English – II2.00
Islamiat2.00
Pak. Studies2.00
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS17
Semester IIIAdult Health Nursing – I8.00 (4-4)
Pathophysiology – I2.00 (1.75-0.25)
Health Assessment – I2.00 (1-1)
Mathematics1.00
Pharmacology – I2.00
English – III2.00
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS17
Semester IVAdult Health Nursing – II8.00 (4-4)
Pathophysiology – II3.00 (2.75-0.25)
Health Assessment – II2.00 (1-1)
Developmental Psychology2.00
Pharmacology – II2.00
English – IV2.00
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS19
Semester VPediatric Health Nursing7.00 (3-4)
Community Health Nursing – II6.00 (2.50-3.50)
Teaching /Learning: Principles and Practices3.00
English – V2.00
Tropical and Communicable Diseases2.00
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS20
Semester VIMental Health Nursing6.00 (3-3)
Introduction to Biostatistics3.00 (2.3, .5)
Behavioral Psychology3.00
Epidemiology2.00
Culture Health and Society2.00
English VI (Academic Writing)2.00
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS18
Semester VIICritical Care Nursing7.00 (3-4)
Introduction to Nursing Theories2.00
Leadership and Management in Nursing3.00 (2-1)
Nursing Research3.00
English-VII (Professional writing)2.00
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS17
Semester VIIICommunity Health Nursing – III5.00 (2-3)
Nursing Seminar/Role Transition2.00
Senior Electives: Clinical Practicum5.00
English VIII2
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS14
GRAND TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS138

PLEASE NOTE:

Credit Hours distribution is as follows:

Theory: One credit hour equal to one hour of teaching

Practical/Lab: One credit hour is equal to three hours of practical depending upon the subject workload.

Clinical: One credit hour equal to three hours of clinical work per week

  • Annual system: This scheme of curriculum is also applicable to the annual system in which two consecutive semesters will be considered as one professional year.
  • Internship: After successful completion of 4 years of academic Program, students are qualified to work as interns for one year.

Course scheme of the Curriculum of
The post-RN BSN 02 Years Degree Program

STUDY GUIDE FOR POST RN BSN STUDENTS

SemesterCourse TitleCredits
Semester IHealth Assessment3.00
Advanced Concepts in Nursing – I (Adult Health Nursing)4.00
Pharmacology3.00
Biochemistry2.00
English-I (Functional)2.00
Computer Skills & Information Technology2.00
TOTAL CREDITS HOURS16
   
Semester IIAdvance Concepts in Nursing – II (Mental Health Nursing)4.00
Introduction to Biostatistics2.00
Epidemiology2.00
Cultural Health & Society2.00
English II (Academics)2.00
Principles of Teaching & Clinical Preceptorship3.00
Introduction to Nursing Models and Theories2.00
TOTAL CREDITS HOURS17
   
Semester IIIIntroduction to Nursing Research3.00
Advance Concepts in Nursing – III (CHN)4.00
Pakistan Studies2.00
Professional Development & Ethics3.00
Leadership & Management3.00
English III (Professional Writing)2.00
TOTAL CREDITS HOURS17
   
Semester IVResearch/Evidence-based Elective Project4.00
Clinical Practicum6.00
Islamic Studies/ Ethics (For Non-Muslim)2.00
English IV (Scholarly Writing)2.00
TOTAL CREDITS HOURS14
GRAND TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS64