YEAR TWO
SEMESTER I
BNS 211: Medical / Surgical Nursing I
Course Content (from NSG 2207 Medical Nursing I)
- Introduction to Infectious Diseases
- Viral Infections
- Bacterial Infections
- Aetiology, clinical features and treatment of common bacterial conditions affecting: skin and soft tissues; respiratory tract; gastrointestinal tract; cardiovascular system; nervous system; bone and joints; urinary tract; systemic and multi-system infections
- Specific Common Bacterial infections: Leprosy; Anthrax; Buruli Ulcer; Endemic Treponematoses (Yaws); Trachoma; Cholera; Enteric fever, Tuberculosis, Plaque; Relapsing fever and Actinomycosis
- Rickettsial and fungal infections
- Protozoal infections
- Helminthes
- Nematodes (Round worms) - Tissue dwelling: Filariasis, Loiasis, River blindness, Dracunculiasis
- Nematodes (Round worms) - Intestinal: Threat worm, Roundworm, Whip worm, Hook worm, Strongyloidosis
- Nematodes (Round worms) - Zonootic: Toxocariasis and Trichinellosis
- Trematodes (Flukes): Blood flukes (schistosomiasis), Lung flukes (paragonimiasis)
- Cestodes (Tape worms): Cystercosis and Hydatid diseases
- Arthropod ectoparasites
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- HIV/AIDS
References
- Ignatavius, D (1998) Medical- Surgical Nursing Vol 1 Elsevier
- Ignatavius, D (1998) Medical- Surgical Nursing Vol 2 Elsevier
- Clark, ML, Kumar, P & Clark, ML (2009) Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine: Saunders
- Monahan, F, Sands, JK et al (2006) Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing: Mosby
- Ministry of Health (2010). Uganda Clinical Guidelines, Kampala: MOH
- CDC and IDI (2004) Couple HIV Counseling and Testing (CHCT) - Training Manual
- Ministry of Health (2003) National Antiretroviral Treatment and Care: Kampala; MOH.
BNS 212: Child Health
Course Content (from NSG 2201 Child Health Nursing I)
- Growth and development
- Growth monitoring and promotion
- Care of the newborn
- Conditions of the newborn
- Neonatal asphyxia: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Respiratory distress syndrome: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Hypothermia: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Neonatal jaundice: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Birth injuries: Types, causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Low birth weight: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Pre-term babies: Characteristics, management
- Post-term babies: Characteristics, management
- Small for gestational age babies: Characteristics, management
- Blood disorders in the newborn: Hemolytic and hemorrhagic diseases (causes, signs, symptoms, management)
- Neonatal sepsis and septicaemia: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- HIV/AIDS in the newborn: Transmission, signs, symptoms, management, prevention
References
- Hanson & Boyd (1996). Family Health Care Nursing: F.A. Davis Company.
- Suraj, G. (2004). The Short Textbook of Pediatrics. (10th Ed.). New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers.
- World Health Organization (1995). Management of Childhood Illnesses: Kampala: Oscar
- Wong, DL. 1999. Clinical Manual of Paediatric Nursing. 5th ed. St Louis: Mosby
- Pillitteri, A. (2009) Maternal and Child Health Nursing: Lippincott.
- Hockenberry, MJ & Wilson, D (2006) Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children: Mosby.
- Merenstein, GB & Gardner, SL, (2006) Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care, Saunders.
BNS 213: Reproductive health
Course Content (from NSG 2205 Reproductive Health I)
- Adolescent health
- Self-awareness and identification
- Types of family, their advantages and disadvantages
- Position in family and cultural norms regarding roles in family
- Parent-child relationship and child abuse
- Sexuality and sexual intercourse, Physical/mental changes during puberty and adolescence
- Adolescent crisis, drug use; disadvantaged and vulnerable adolescents
- Premarital sex pregnancies and abortions
- Youth-friendly health services
- Post-abortal care
- Safe Motherhood
- Family planning
- Regulations governing midwifery in Uganda
- Procedure of enrolling/registering as a midwife
- Legal duties of a midwife in private practice
- Documentation of midwifery practice, penalties associated with malpractice
- Continuing medical education for midwives
- The midwife and the supervisory authority in public and private practice
- Code of conduct for nurses and midwives in Uganda
- Enhancing safe motherhood through midwifery
References
- Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
- Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL ( 2003) Varney's Midwifery: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
- Grobler, F. (2003). Contraception Theory and Practice. (4th Ed.). Vanschaik: Pretoria.
- Lowdermilk, Dl & Perry, S (2007). Maternity and Women' Health Care; Mosby
- WHO/John Hopkins University (2006). Family Planning: handbook for providers: J/Hopkins
- Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (2001). Midwifery Handbook and Guide to Practice: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council-MOH, Uganda.
BNS 214: Midwifery (Normal)
Course Content (Primarily from NSG 3105 Reproductive Health II: Normal Midwifery)
- Obstetric Anatomy and Physiology
- The female pelvis
- Female and male reproductive organs
- Female urinary system
- Hormonal and menstruation cycle
- Fertilization
- Embryology, foetal development, foetal circulation, placenta
- Relationship of foetus to uterus, and pelvis; foetal skull
- Uterus and uterine appendages; fallopian tube; ovaries; vagina, clitoris
- Common abnormalities that may affect pregnancy
- Normal Midwifery: Normal Pregnancy
- Normal Midwifery: Normal Labour
- Normal Midwifery: Normal Puerperium
- Normal Midwifery: Normal Baby
- Drugs Used in Midwifery (Normal Context)
References
- Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
- Magowan, BA, Owen, P, et al (2009) Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Saunders
- Bindler, RC, et al, (2010) Clinical Skills Manual for Maternal and Child Nursing: Prentice Hall.
- Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL (2003) Varney's Midwifery, Jones & Bartlett.
- Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
- Green, CJ (2004). Maternal Newborn Nursing Care Plan. (1st Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
- Harrison, VC. (2002). The Newborn Baby. (4th Ed.). Langdowne: Juta & Co.
- Mandeville, LK. (1992). High Risk Intrapartum Nursing. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott
BNS 215: Traditional and complementary therapies
Course Content (from NSG 4105 Issues in Professional Nursing - "Traditional medicine and Complementary Therapy" section)
- Introduction to Traditional and Complementary Therapies
- Methods of Traditional Medicine
- Methods of Complementary Therapy
- Cultural Context and Regional Practices
- Integration and Nursing Considerations
References
- Cherry, B & Jacob, SR (2008) Contemporary Nursing: Trends, and Management: Mosby
- Aiken, TD, (2004) Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues in Nursing: FA Davis Company
- Snyder, M., & Lindquist, R. (Eds.). (2013). Complementary & alternative therapies in nursing. Springer Publishing Company. (Example CAM text)
- Rakel, D. (Ed.). (2017). Integrative medicine E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. (Example Integrative Medicine text)
BNS 216: Pharmacology II (CNS pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology)
Course Content (from NSG 2204 Pharmacology II)
- Drugs used to relieve pain and inflammation (Review & Advanced)
- Drugs affecting the Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Sedatives and hypnotics (benzodiazepines, barbiturates, newer agents)
- Drugs for psychiatric disorders (antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics)
- CNS stimulants (amphetamines, methylphenidate, caffeine)
- CNS depressants (general review beyond sedatives/hypnotics)
- Drugs used in musculoskeletal disorders (muscle relaxants - central acting)
- Anti-parkinsonism drugs
- Anticonvulsants (antiepileptics)
- Pharmacology of drugs of abuse affecting CNS
- General Therapeutics Principles (as relevant to CNS drugs)
- Toxicology
- Drugs used to treat respiratory disorders (Review/Advanced)
- Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disorders (Review/Advanced)
- Drugs acting on urinary system (Review/Advanced)
- Drugs used to correct hormonal imbalance (Review/Advanced)
- Drugs used in reproductive disorders (Review/Advanced)
- Drugs used in pregnancy (Review/Advanced)
- Drugs used on skin, and its appendages (Review/Advanced)
- Antimicrobial and other agents (Review/Advanced Toxicology)
References
- Katzung, BG, Masters, SB & Trevor, AJ, (2009) Basic and Clinical Pharmacology: McGraw-Hill
- Clayton, B.D. & Stock, Y.N. (2001). Basic pharmacology for nurses. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
- Gatford, J.D & Anderson, R. E. 1999. Nursing calculations Edinburgh: Churchill
- Gutierrez, K. (1999). Pharmacotherapeutics: clinical decision making in nursing: Saunders.
- Goodman and Gilman (2005) The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics: McGraw-Hill
- Rang, HP, Dale, MM, Ritter, Flower, R (2007) Rang & Dale's Pharmacology: Churchill
- Uganda Ministry of Health (2010). Uganda Clinical Guidelines: MOH, Uganda
SEMESTER II
BNS 221: Medical / Surgical Nursing II
Course Content (from NSG 3103 Medical Nursing II)
- Principles of Medication
- Therapeutic interventions
- Conditions affecting various systems: Respiratory System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Reproductive System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Cardiovascular System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Gastro-intestinal System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Urinary System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Endocrine System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Integumentary System
- Conditions affecting various systems: Nervous System
References
- Ministry of Health (2010). Uganda Clinical Guidelines, Kampala: MOH
- CDC and IDI (2004) Couple HIV Counseling and Testing (CHCT) - Training Manual
- Ignatavius, D (1998) Medical- Surgical Nursing Vol 1 Elsevier
- Ignatavius, D (1998) Medical- Surgical Nursing Vol 2 Elsevier
- Clark, ML, Kumar, P & Clark, ML (2009) Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine: Saunders
- Monahan, F, Sands, JK et al (2006) Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing: Mosby
- Taylor, Lillis, C et al (2006) Fundamentals of Nursing: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
BNS 222: Nursing Research I
Course Content (from NSG 2206 Research Methodology)
- Key Concepts in Research
- Concept of research
- Research in nursing and nursing research
- Health information and research
- Aims and objectives of research
- Problem identification and definition in research
- Research design: aim and objectives
- Types of research: Retrospective and Prospective studies
- Sampling
- Qualitative and quantitative studies
- Record keeping in research
- Systematic Research Process
- Principles of research proposal development
- Components of the Research Report
References
- Polit, DF, & Beck, CT, (2009). Essentials of Nursing Research: Lippincott Williams
- Burns & Grove. (2003). Understanding Nursing Research: (3rd Ed); Philadelphia: Saunders.
- Goddard S & Melville (2001). Research Methodology: An Introduction. Lansdowne: Juta.
- LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2006). Nursing research: Mosby.
- Polit & Beck. (2004) Nursing Research: Principles and Methods: Lippincott Williams.
- Chan, Z, CY (2010) Clinical Research Issues in Nursing: Nova Science Publishers Inc.
- Parahoo, K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues: Palgrave.
- Cutcliffe & Ward, M. (2007). Critiquing Nursing Research: Quay Books, Mark Allen
BNS 223: Epidemiology
Course Content (from NSG 1203 Epidemiology)
- Introductory concepts in Epidemiology
- Epidemiologic concepts: definition; scope; variations in severity of disease
- Methods of disease causation
- Descriptive epidemiology: measures of morbidity and mortality; incidence and prevalence rates; crude, specific, and adjusted rates; classification of causes of death and their limitations
- Determinants of disease transmission and causation: host, agent, and environmental factors
- Natural history of disease; levels of disease prevention
- Screening of diseases and maintenance of health; Purposes of screening: screening tests (sensitivity; specificity; predictive values)
- Principles in Demography
- Introduction to demography; nature and scope of demography
- Sources and quality of demographic data
- Basic Demographic measures rates and ratios
- Population size and composition: age, sex and population growth and population pyramid
- Demographic processes: fertility, mortality and migration and basic measures
- Population and development: Population estimates and projections; Resource planning; Population policy
- Epidemiology in practice and research
- Disease surveillance and outbreak investigation: definition of outbreak and epidemic; attack rate; investigation of disease outbreaks
- Epidemiologic methods: observational studies (cross sectional, cohort, case control, case series, community surveys)
- Epidemiologic methods: Experimental study designs (Clinical trials, community intervention trials)
- Sampling and sample size: probability sampling methods (simple, stratified, systematic, cluster, multistage)
- Non probability sampling (convenience, quota, purposive)
- Statistical methods in epidemiology
- Measurements: relative risk; risk ratio; odds ratio; attributable risk; confidence intervals; sensitivity; specificity; validity
- Statistical methods: data gathering; cleaning; entry; analysis; presentation of findings
- Measures of central tendency; dispersion and association
- Interpretation of data: statistical power; p-value; sample size
References
- Gordis, L. (2004) Epidemiology (3rd Ed). Philadelphia: Saunders Company
- World Health Organisation (2002) Basic Epidemiology, Geneva: WHO
- Jekel JF. (1996) Epidemiology, biostatistics and preventive medicine; W.B. Saunders
- Bonita, R, & Beaglehole, R. (2007). Basic Epidemiology. Geneva: World Health Organization.
- Bhopal, R. (2008) Concepts of Epidemiology: Oxford.
- Moon, G, & Gould, M (2000). Epidemiology: An Introduction: Open University Press
BNS 224: Biostatistics and Demography
Course Content (from NSG 1204 Biostatistics I & NSG 1203 Epidemiology for Demography)
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Principles of statistics
- Study designs in health research
- Sampling methods and sample size: Sampling distribution; distribution of sample mean
- Population parameters and sample statistics; estimation of standard error
- Sampling procedures including sampling in chemical and biological experiments
- Sample size calculation; Simple, random and cluster surveys
- Different data collection methods and instruments; Various sources of data and their use
- Data collection and cleaning
- Use of statistical methods in data analysis and interpretation
- Measures of central tendency, variation and skewness
- Probability theory including the laws of probability and probability distributions
- Statistical Inference and Types of statistical hypotheses: Null and Alternative hypotheses, Type I error and Type II error; level of significance; confidence interval
- Relationship between variables (X2 test); comparison of means (various t-tests)
- Analysis of variance (ANOVA); Confounding variables; dependent and independent variables
- Correlation and regression
- Data transformations; Non-parametric methods
- Rates and ratios; Quality control methods; Data presentation
- Biostatistics in health care and research
- Demography Principles (from Epidemiology)
- Introduction to demography; nature and scope
- Sources and quality of demographic data
- Basic Demographic measures: rates and ratios
- Population size and composition (age, sex, growth, pyramid)
- Demographic processes: fertility, mortality, migration and basic measures
- Population and development: estimates, projections, resource planning, policy
References
- Bland, M. 2000. An introduction to Medical Statistics, Third Edition, Oxford University Press
- Dinitz, M. 2004. Medical Statistics Made Easy. Taylor and Francis Group plc.
- Campbell, MJ, Machin, D & Walters, SJ (2007) Medical Statistics: Wiley-Interscience;
- Yaukey, D, Anderton, DL & Lundquist, JH (2007) Demography: Waveland Press
- Katz, DL, Jekel, JF at al (2007) Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine; Saunders
- Gordis, L. (2004) Epidemiology (3rd Ed). Philadelphia: Saunders Company (for Demography)
- World Health Organisation (2002) Basic Epidemiology, Geneva: WHO (for Demography)
BNS 225: Women Health Care and Gynecology
Course Content (Primarily from NSG 4205 Reproductive Health III, with relevant aspects from NSG 2205 Reproductive Health I)
- Introduction to Gynecology
- Gynaecological perspective in puberty and precocious puberty
- Human sexuality
- Sexual Assault
- Review anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system and related organs
- Gynaecologic operative techniques
- Paediatric Gynaecology: virilism, hirsutism
- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
- Contraception and Sterilisation (Advanced concepts/issues)
- Benign Gynecological Conditions
- Menstrual and Bleeding Disorders
- Severe, moderate or mild vaginal bleeding (Abnormal Uterine Bleeding)
- Bleeding before 28 weeks of gestation (e.g., abortion, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole)
- Menorrhagia: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Dysmenorrhoea, premenstrual syndrome: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Amenorrhoea: Causes, signs, symptoms, management
- Infections and Inflammatory Conditions
- Gynecological Cancers and Tumors
- Other Gynecological Issues
- Infertility: Causes, investigation, management
- Birth injuries leading to gynecological complications
- Vulvo-Vaginal Fistula (VVF), Recto-Vaginal Fistula (RVF): Causes, management
- Painful sexual intercourse (dyspareunia); frigidity
- Menopause: Physiology, symptoms, management
- Emotional crisis related to gynecological conditions
- Investigations in Gynecology
References
- Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Gynaecology by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
- Magowan, BA, Owen, P, et al (2009) Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Saunders
- Lowdermilk, Dl & Perry, S (2007). Maternity and Women' Health Care; Mosby.
- Johnson, S (2005). Fundamental Aspects of Gynaecology Nursing: Quay Books.
- Berek, J. S. (2019). Berek & Novak's Gynecology (16th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (Standard Gyn text)
BNS 226: Nursing Informatics
Course Content (from NSG 4105 Issues in Professional Nursing - "Nursing Informatics" section)
- Introduction to Nursing Informatics
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Telehealth and Telenursing
- Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Nursing Informatics
- Informatics Competencies for Nurses
- Future Trends in Nursing Informatics
References
- Englebart, S. P., & Nelson R. (2002). Healthcare informatics: Missouri: Mosby.
- Herda, T., Car, P., & Mascala, C. (2005). Handbook of informatics for nurses and health care professionals: Prentice-Hall.
- Saba, V. K., & McCormick, K. A. (Eds.). (2015). Essentials of nursing informatics (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. (Standard Informatics Text)
- McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. G. (2017). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning. (Standard Informatics Text)
- Hebda, T., & Czar, P. (2019). Handbook of informatics for nurses & healthcare professionals (6th ed.). Pearson.
BNS 227: Abnormal Midwifery
Course Content (from NSG 3105 Reproductive Health II: Normal Midwifery - "Abnormal Midwifery" section)
- Abnormalities in Pregnancy
- Bleeding in early pregnancy (e.g., abortion, ectopic pregnancy)
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Bleeding in late pregnancy (e.g., placenta previa, abruptio placentae)
- Medical diseases complicating pregnancy: Anaemia; Diabetes mellitus; Renal diseases; Cardiac diseases; Malaria; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Essential hypertension
- Multiple pregnancy
- Prolonged pregnancy; Post maturity
- Rhesus incompatibility
- Preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
- Abnormalities in Labour
- Early rupture of membranes (if not leading to preterm labor)
- Prolonged labour
- Abnormal uterine action
- Induction of labour: Indications and methods
- Malpresentations and positions
- Cephalo-pelvic disproportions
- Cord presentation and prolapse
- Obstructed labour
- Ruptured uterus
- Post partum haemorrhage (PPH)
- Foetal distress
- Uterine inversion
- Obstetric shock
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- Abnormalities in Puerperium
- Abnormal Baby
- Life Saving Skills in Midwifery
- Drugs Used in Abnormal Midwifery
- Antimalarials in pregnancy
- Antihelmintics in pregnancy (safe use)
- Haematinics (for anaemia)
- Antibiotics (for infections like sepsis, PROM)
- Antihypertensives (for pre-eclampsia/eclampsia)
- Anticonvulsants (e.g., Magnesium Sulphate for eclampsia)
- Oxytocics (for induction, augmentation, PPH management)
- Tocolytics (for preterm labor)
- Corticosteroids (for fetal lung maturity)
References
- Monga, A & Baker, P, (2006) Obstetrics by Ten Teachers: A Hodder Arnold Publication
- Magowan, BA, Owen, P, et al (2009) Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Saunders
- Fraser, DM & Cooper, MA. (2009) Myles' Textbook for Midwives, Churchill Livingstone
- Varney, H, Kriebs, JM & Gegor, CL (2003) Varney's Midwifery, Jones & Bartlett.
- WHO. (2015). Managing complications in pregnancy and childbirth: a guide for midwives and doctors. (Standard WHO guide)
- MacDonald, S., & Johnson, G. (Eds.). (2016). Mayes' Midwifery E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.