learning Objectives - Define nursing and explain its nature, meaning, scope,ethics and principles in nursing. Identify the qualities of a professional nurse health care agencies and its functions. Describe the holistic approach to nursing and the determinants of health and the effects of illness.
Hours - 25
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussions
Assessment Methods - Short answer Objective type Essay type
Content of the chapter
a) Nursing – concept, meaning,
definitions,scope and functions.
b) History of nursing in India
c) Nursing as a profession
d) Nursing professional – qualities and
preparation.
e) Ethics in Nursing-roles and
responsibilities of a nurse.
f) Health care agencies – hospital and
community service – types and
function of hospitals health team.
g) Modern approaches to nursing care
including holistic nursing care
h) Health and Disease
- Definition of health, determinants
of health status. - Basic human needs
- Illness and its effects on individual