TU Staff Nurse Syllabus: Complete Guide to Exam Topics and Preparation 2081
1. Fundamentals of Nursing
1.1 Nursing: Definition, Role of Nurse
1.2 Basic needs of clients (Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs)
1.3 The nursing process – Definition, Components, Advantages
1.4 Stress and coping mechanism
1.5 First aid treatment
1.6 Administration of drugs – action, side effects, nursing implications, routes, dose, function, patient rights, Nursing responsibilities
1.7 Infection prevention and control (cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization)
1.8 Methods of collecting different specimens for routine and culture tests
2. Applied Science
2.1 Anatomy and Physiology of all body systems
2.2 Body mechanisms, Ways of Transfer of heat
2.3 Fluid and electrolyte balance, Osmosis, Diffusion, Acid-base balance
2.4 Common investigations and their significance
2.5 Microbiology
3. Medical-Surgical Nursing
3.1 Developmental tasks of different age groups
3.2 Common diagnostic procedures (CT Scan, MRI, Endoscopy, ERCP, FNAC)
3.3 Nursing management of common disease conditions:
- Head Injuries, Spinal cord injuries, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Epilepsy
- Bronchitis, Asthma, Pulmonary diseases, TB, Pleurisy
- Intestinal Obstruction, Appendicitis, Peritonitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis
- Hernias, Bladder stones, UTIs, Renal failure, Uremia
- CHF, Angina, Cardiac Arrest, Anemia, Leukemia, Myocardial infarction
- Gangrene, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Fracture, Osteomyelitis
3.4 Nursing management of common sensory diseases (Otitis Media, Mastoiditis, Burns)
4. Community Health Nursing
4.1 Primary health care: Concept, Principle, Components
4.2 Epidemiology: Definition, Approaches
4.3 Immunization (National Immunization Program)
4.4 Community Diagnosis: Definition, Process/Steps
4.5 Nutrition: Definition, Deficiency, disease, and community management
4.6 Communicable diseases: Definition, Preventive act, and management
4.7 Family planning: Definition, Methods, Advantages, Side effects, Counseling
4.8 Health Indicators
5. Midwifery
5.1 Antenatal, natal, and post-natal care of a mother
5.2 Minor and major problems of mothers and their management
5.3 Diseases associated with pregnancy
5.4 Immediate newborn care during delivery
6. Nursing Care of Gynecological Problems
6.1 Disorders of Uterine Bleeding
6.2 Cystocele and Rectocele
6.3 Uterine Prolapse
6.4 Vesico Vaginal Fistula
6.5 STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections)
6.6 HIV/AIDS
6.7 Infertility
7. Pediatric Nursing Care
7.1 Characteristics of Newborn
7.2 Care of Newborn after 24 hours
7.3 Developmental milestones and tasks of different age groups (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age, Adolescent)
7.4 Health and promotional activities for different age groups of children
7.5 Adolescent changes and problems
7.6 CBIMNCI (Community-Based Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness)
7.7 Common health problems of different age groups and their management
7.8 Congenital disorders
7.9 Prevention of common health hazards in children
8. Mental Health Nursing
8.1 Common major and minor mental disorders:
- Depression, Psychosis, Mood disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Mania, Schizophrenia, Convulsion Disorder
- Nursing management of these disorders
9. Leadership and Management
9.1 Management: Definition, Process/Function, Principles
9.2 Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling (Supervision, Motivation, Delegation)
9.3 Leadership: Definition and Styles
9.4 Organogram of Different Governmental Health Services (Federal, Provincial, and Local Government)
9.5 Communication Process: Definition, Types, and Process
