This is a half course. The  course hours is 100.

The expected theoretical hours to be covered 30 hours,practical 70 hours.

The course aims to equip the learners with knowledge and skills of Paediatric conditions and the management of a well and sick child

The learners are required to complete 2 tests (20%) 1 case presentation (10%) and a report on field attachment (10%).

This is a half course. The expected total number of hours 35. Theoretical hours 35 . 

The course enables the learner/s acquire knowledge and skills in nutrition and dietetics health and illness. 

The mode of teaching will be lecture method, discussions, role plays, simulation and seminar and through the e-learning platform

You will be required to complete 2 tests and two assignments which add up to your final grade at the end of six months examination.

FThis is a full course Fundamentals of Nursing. The course will take about 87 theoretical hours.There are nine units in this course and all the units are compulsory.
The general objective is to equip students with knowledge , skills, and attitudes in basic nursing principles in order to provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
The course has two tests and two assignments to be covered which are continuous assessments.

The continuous assessments carries 40% and the final written test carries 60%.

The course will be delivered through Lecture methods/ discussions, Demonstrations, Role plays, Problem Based  Learning(PBL), tutorials and E-Learning mode.

Expected competencies include-develops and implements comprehensive nursing care plan for clients using appropriate nursing models e.g Orem's, Anderson, Health  illness continuum, ROpper Logan and  Tieney  models and others

This is a microbiology course. I am going to be your course lecture. The course has 35 theoretical hours. its a half course and you we be expected to complete the after six months. The course has 5 units which are all compulsory. There two tests and two assignments which will be graded for your CA.

The overall objective is enable learners acquire knowledge on various microorganisms related to human health and disease. the expected competences at the end the course is that learners will be able to apply principles of microbiology in infection prevention

This is a full course.

The course hours is 20.

COURSE AIM:

To enable the students acquire knowledge of basic concepts of psychology in relation to human behaviour.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

1. Describe personality development

2. Identify factors, which influence hum

3. Use the nursing process to develop a nursing care plan

4. Document and interpret information correctly

COURSE HOURS:               582

 THEORY:                             102 hours

 PRACTICAL:                      480 hours

 COURSE AIM:

 To equip students with knowledge and skills in Integrated Reproductive Health to enable them provide comprehensive services that will meet clients health needs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, student should be able to:

1.      Define the concept of Integrated Reproductive Health

2.      Describe the components of Integrated Reproductive Health

3.      Manage clients using principles of PPTCT

4.      Identify problems associated with Reproductive Health

5.      Manage and prevent problems associated with Reproductive Health

6.      Identify and offer appropriate interventions to clients requiring EMONC

This is a half course in professional practice of nursing. The course will take about 45 theoretical hours.
There are 6 units in this course and all the units are compulsory.
The general objective is to equip students with knowledge and skills that will uphold, and foster professionalism.
The course has two tests and two assignments to be covered which are continuous assessments.

The continuous assessments carries 40% and the final written test carries 60%.

The course will be delivered through Lecture methods/ discussions, Role plays, seminar, group discussion and E-Learning mode.

Expected competencies includes ,exhibits hospital etiquette and uses the principles of ethics when interacting with  clients, family, community and health care team

This is a full course which will be covered in 192 hours

• THEORY:                                         87 Hours
• PRACTICAL:                                  105 Hours

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills in Surgery and Surgical Nursing including basic principles of operating theatre nursing and effects of anaesthetic agents on patients.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Define terms and concepts used in surgery.
2. Describe the principles of surgery and surgical nursing in the three phases of care
3. Apply principles of operating theatre nursing in the Intra-operative care
4. Describe the common surgical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
5. Apply the appropriate nursing model in the management of patients with surgical conditions.
6. Utilize available resources for rehabilitation of patients, including referral to appropriate organizations.
7. Apply the knowledge of first aid in the management of emergencies.
8. Apply principles of operating theatre nursing in the Intra-operative care
9. Demonstrate knowledge of managing operating theatre procedures
10. Identify types of incisions commonly used in surgery
11. Apply the appropriate positions used in theatre

THIS IS A FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS: 212 Hours

THEORY:72 hours

PRACTICAL: 140 hours                                                                                                           

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills of paediatric conditions and the management of a well and sick child.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Define common terms used in Paediatrics.
2. Describe growth and development of a child.
3. Monitor the health of the child.
4. Identify deviations from normal growth and development.
5. Identify various conditions affecting children’s health.
6. Apply scientific approaches in the management of children and make appropriate referral.
7. Apply the appropriate nursing model in the management of patients/clients.

COURSE STATUS: FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS:                           94 Hours

THEORY:                              94 Hours

PRACTICAL:                       0 Hours          

COURSE AIM:

The Aim of the course is to equip the student with knowledge and skills in the management of clients with medical disorders in the hospital, health centre and community.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

1. Describe the common medical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in creating awareness in the management, prevention and control of common infectious diseases in the hospital, health centre and community settings.
3. Interpret medical diagnostic investigations and prescribe relevant drugs and other interventions.
4. Asses client’s self-image to various skin conditions and STIs in promoting awareness
5. Apply syndromic management principles in managing clients with STIs
6. Apply general principle of management of STIs
7. Apply knowledge of legislation and law in order to promote client’s right whilst utilizing community support programs in health care delivery
8. Apply the appropriate nursing models in the management of patients/clients.

COURSE STATUS: FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS:                66 Hours

THEORY:                              66 hours

PRACTICAL:                      0 hours                                                                                

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills of Paediatric conditions and the management of a well and sick child. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Monitor the health of the child.
2. Identify various conditions affecting children’s health.
3. Apply scientific approaches in the management of children and make appropriate referral.
4. Apply principles of Integrated Management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) in managing a sick child.

This a full course. The total course hours is 265.

the expected theoretical hours to be covered 55 hours,practical 210 hours.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

the course enables the learner/s/acquires knowledge and  skills in the management of common medical conditions and provide comprehensive nursing care

This is a full course. The expected total number of hours 130. Theoretical hours 60 . Practical 70 hours.

The course enables the learner/s to utilize the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems in identifying and meeting  sexuality and reproductive health needs of clients.

This module will be covered in 108 hours divided into:

• Theory       28 hours
• Practical    80 hours

Module Aim

To  knowledge and skills on strategies of HIV infection prevention.

MODULE OBJECTIVES     

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Discuss the ABC strategies of HIV prevention
2. Describe the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV infection
3. Outline the specific interventions to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV  
4. Describe maternal , infant and young child nutrition in eMTCT
5. Discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
6. Explain post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
7. Discuss the basic concepts of concepts of infection prevention in the health care setting

This module will be covered in 240 hours 

• Theory                        120 Hours
• Practical                     120 Hours

To equip HNP students with knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of HIV-associated diseases and opportunistic infections in people living with HIV.

Module Objectives

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. Describe HIV associated diseases in adults
2. Describe HIV associated opportunistic infections in adults
   
3. Apply relevant clinical and other diagnostic procedures needed in the identification and management of opportunistic infections
4. Explain HIV associated diseases in children
5. Describe HIV associated opportunistic infections in children
   

This module will be covered in 170 hours which is divided into:

Theory:            50 Hours

Practical:        120 Hours

Module Aim

To enable students acquire knowledge and skills in monitoring in PLHIV on cART.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, students should be able to:

1. Outline the methods for monitoring clients on cART
2. Interpret laboratory and clinical information to determine safety of certain ARVs in specific clients and decide appropriate clinical interventions
3. Manage patients with treatment failure according to national guidelines
4. Manage clients with Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
5. Manage clients with HIV drug resistance
   
6. Counsel clients on adherence to cART and other therapies.

This module will be covered in 100 hours divided as:

Theory:                       20 Hours

Practical:                    80 Hours

Module Aim

To equip the students with knowledge, skills and attitudes in establishing and managing community based ART services and differentiated service delivery (DSD) models of care.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module the students should be able to:

1. Discuss Community Based Care (CBC)
2. Describe DSD models of care.
   

This module will be covered in 64 hours divided as:

• Theory            24 Hours
• Practical         40 Hours

Module Aim

To impart knowledge and skills in clinical mentoring.

Module Objectives

At the end of the module, students should be able to:

1. Describe clinical mentoring
2. Outline general principles of teaching and learning used in clinical mentorship
3. Describe appropriate strategies that build relationships and prevent conflict among mentees, peers and other individuals within and outside the health care system.
4. Apply principles of critical thinking in managing mentees, patients and clients
   
5. Explain the clinical mentorship process
6. Utilize subject specific mentorship tools to ensure an effective clinical mentorship process.

This module consists of 260 hours divided as 60 hours theory and 200  hours practically.

Module Aim

To equip students with knowledge and skills in prescribing and administering of ARV drugs.

Module Objectives

1. Outline the goals and principles of ART
2. Describe the ARV target in the lifecycle of HIV in the human body
3. Discuss the classes of drugs in HIV treatment
4. Describe the ARV drugs
   
5. Describe management of ARV adverse effects
6. Prescribe cART in different populations

This course will be covered in 89 hours.

MODULE AIM

MODULE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the student should be able to

1. Explain the evolution of drug therapy and the implications of the National Drug Policy in Zambia

2. Explain the responsibility of the nurse in drug management

3. Outline the principles of pharmacology

4. Outline the classification of commonly used drug

5. Explain the legal,ethical and cultural aspects of pharmacology

6. Discuss the action, contra-indications and the side effects of commonly used drugs

7. Explain the actions,contra-indications,side effects and nursing implications of commonly used drugs

8. Prescribe commonly used drugs 

This module will be covered in 70 hours divided as: 

• Theory                        30 Hours
• Practical                     40 Hours

Module Aim

To equip students with knowledge and skills on leadership , management and governance to enable them plan, manage, advocate and mobilize resources for effective delivery of health care.

Module Objectives

1. Describe leadership
2. Describe management
3. Discuss governance

This is a half course, it is will take 25 hours of theory

COURSE AIM: 

To equip the students with knowledge and skills in nutrition in health and illness

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of nutrition to growth and development; and maintenance of health.
2. Describe the nutritional values and functions of commonly available foods.
3. Assist individuals and families in managing daily dietary requirements in health and illness.
4. Describe the methods for preserving, cooking and storing food, and their implications on the nutritive values.

This is a half course, it will take 25 theoretical hours

COURSE AIM: 

To enable the students acquire knowledge of basic concepts of psychology in relation to human behaviour.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Describe personality development
2. Identify factors, which influence human behaviour.
3. Explain the concepts of human behaviour and their influence on nursing practice
4. Explain the relevance of psychology to nursing.
5. Apply the concepts of interpersonal relationships to the care of individual, family and community.
6. Describe perception, motivation and learning as processes of human behaviour.

This is a Full course which will be covered in 336 hours  

• THEORY:             91 Hours 
• PRACTICAL:     245 Hours 

COURSE AIM:  

1. To equip students with knowledge and skill in disease identification, prevention and networking with other agencies in the provision of quality public health services. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 

1. Describe public health trends in Zambia, the region and at international level. 
2. Describe the organization of public health services in Zambia. 
3. Identify public health problems prevalent in Zambia. 
4. Apply knowledge and skills in the prevention of clients with HIV and AIDS. 5. Describe the Public health policies in Zambia. 
5. Explain concepts and principles of Primary Health Care (PHC). 
6. Discuss the role of regional and international health agencies in health development. 
7. To equip students with knowledge and skill in disease identification, prevention and networking with other agencies in the provision of quality public health services. 
8. Mobilize resources for planning and implementation of public health nursing. 
9. Utilize appropriate public health nursing strategies and interventions to meet the identified needs. 
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and use of records and reports in the   implementation of health care. 
11. Demonstrate knowledge and skill of disaster management. 

This is a  full course which will be covered in 437 hours 

• THEORY: 87 Hours 
• PRACTICAL: 350 Hours          

COURSE AIM: 

To equip students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes in basic nursing principles in order to provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families and communities.  

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

At the end of the course the student should be able to: 

1. Describe the organisation and functions of the hospital and community and roles of various members of the health care team. 
2. Perform basic nursing procedures.  
3. Use the nursing process to develop a nursing care plan. 
4. Document and interpret information correctly. 
5. Apply nursing theories and models in client care. 
6. Identify situations requiring first aid management. 
7. Utilise first aid knowledge and skills in the management of emergency situations. 
8. Explain the grieving process. 
9. Describe the procedure for care of the body after death. 

This is a full course which will be covered in 97 Hours 

THEORY: 97 Hours                                                      

COURSE AIM: 

To introduce students to basic principles of anatomy and physiology to enable them provide effective comprehensive nursing care in health and illness. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

At the end of the course student should be able to: 

1. Identify the structure and parts of the human body 
2. Describe the cells and tissues of various systems 
3. Explain the normal physiological processes of the human body

COURSE STATUS:   FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS:

THEORY:              -  40  HOURS

PRACTICAL:         -  135 HOURS

 COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skill in disease identification, prevention and networking with other agencies in the provision of quality public health services.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Mobilise resources for planning and implementation of public health nursing.
2. Devise appropriate public health nursing strategies and interventions to meet the identified needs.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and use of records and reports in the implementation of health care.

This is a full course 

COURSE HOURS:

THEORY:  -  85  HOURS

PRACTICAL:  -  225 HOURS

COURSE AIM:

To acquire knowledge, skills and understanding of common medical conditions, in order to provide comprehensive nursing care to clients and their families in hospitals, health centres and community settings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Describe the common medical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
2. Explain the management, prevention and control of common infectious diseases in the hospital, health centre and community setting.
3.  Interpret medical diagnostic investigations and prescribe appropriate interventions.
4. Apply the appropriate nursing model in the management of patients.

This is a full course. The expected total number of hours 130. Theoretical hours 60 . Practical 70 hours.

The course enables the learner/s to utilize the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems in identifying and meeting  sexuality and reproductive health needs of clients.

1. Describe the common medical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in creating awareness in the management, prevention and control of common infectious diseases in the hospital, health centre and community settings.
3. Interpret medical diagnostic investigations and prescribe relevant drugs and other interventions.
4. Apply the appropriate nursing models in the management of patients/clients.

COURSE STATUS: FULL COURSE

 COURSE HOURS: 206

 THEORY: 66 Hours

 PRACTICAL: 140 Hours 

COURSE AIM:

 To equip students with knowledge and skills in surgery and the management of clients with surgical conditions.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 

1. Discribe the common surgical conditions affecting various systems of the body.
2.  Apply the appropriate nursing model in the management of clients with surgical conditions.
3.  Collaborates with stakeholders in the management of patients/clients during emergencies and disaster situations. 
4. Utilize available resources for rehabilitation of patients, including referral to appropriate organizations.

This is the leadership and management course.

The main objective of the course is to equip leaners with concepts of leadership and management as applied to Nursing care and nursing services.

The learners will be expected to practice as middle level managers in health care facilities upon completion of this course.

There are some continuous assessment that you will be required to take in addition to the final examination paper.

you will be required to complete one test and one written assignment