School of Nursing Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

• The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree shall extend over a period of not less than 4 levels of 165 weeks. Except in special cases approved by the Senate on recommendation of the Faculty Board and the College Academic Board, all candidates shall enroll in each level for all subjects of that level.

• If a candidate is unable to continue with studies for any reason acceptable to the University Senate, he or she may be allowed to take time of or to register for fewer units within the level of study provided that his/her stay in the University does not exceed 6 (six) calendar years.

• All nursing courses shall include intensive experience in both theory and practice.

• Clinical projects shall be undertaken in the following courses: Community Health Nursing; Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing; Administration of Nursing Services and Curriculum and Instruction in Nursing.

• Candidates for admission must obtain the prescribed minimum grades in K.C.S.E. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, or the following:

• Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili and one subject from group two of K.C.S.E.

• Alternatively, admission may be granted to outstanding diploma holders from recognised Nursing Colleges. Such candidates must: Hold a diploma with credit or distinction from such Colleges.

• Be supported in their application by a statement from the principal of that college to the effect that their performance in the diploma course was exceptionally good and that their understanding of basic sciences is such that they will be able to benefit from a degree course.

• Any candidates currently employed shall have their application supported by a statement from their employer.

1. Candidates are required to attend all prescribed courses.

2. No candidate shall be allowed to sit for any examination unless he/she has satisfactorily completed the prescribed courses.

3. University examinations will comprise of written papers, practicals, oral and/or clinical examinations.

4. The final written examinations shall constitute 70 per cent and continuous assessment test will constitute 30 per cent in courses taken.

5. A separate clinical evaluation grade is given for all courses with a clinical component.

6. A candidate shall be required to pass in all courses taken during any year.

7. The pass mark will be 50 per cent per paper for all subjects taken at the Faculty of Medicine and relevant pass mark for courses taken in other faculties.

8. A candidate shall be required to pass in all subjects for each level provided that a candidate who is permitted to transfer credit(s) from another University shall be considered to have attained a pass standard in the respective subjects.

9. A candidate who fails in one subject within a level may be eligible for compensation in the failed subject provided that:

• His/her progressive assessment for that particular course is above 50%.
• The score on the failed subject does not fall below 46%.

10. Each mark in the failed subject will be compensated by a loss of two marks from highest passed subject up to a maximum of 8 marks.

11. A candidate who fails in three subjects shall, on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and the approval of Senate be required to repeat the failed subjects and examination(s) of that level provided that shall pay the prescribed fee for the respective subject(s).

12. A candidate who fails in one or two subjects shall on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approval of Senate be permitted to sit for supplementary examination(s), provided the candidate pays the prescribed fees.

13. A candidate who repeats any subject(s) in any level and examination (s) and fails to attain a pass standard or fails a supplementary examination shall on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be discontinued.

14. A candidate who fails to sit for examination on medical grounds will on production of evidence be allowed to sit for a special examination.

15. A candidate who fails to satisfy the requirements for any part of their clinical practice will be required to repeat part of the clinical practice.

• 75% - 100% - Distinction

• 65% - 74% - Credit

• 50% - 64% - Pass

• 49% - and below - Fail

16. No candidate shall be allowed to repeat any subject in a level on academic grounds, more than once.

17. A candidate who passes all prescribed subjects shall, on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approval of Senate be allowed to proceed to the following level.

FEES STRUCTURE:

PRIVATE (PARALLEL) SPONSORED STUDENTS

According to the syllabus for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing which was approved in 1991, the course is supposed to develop a liberally educated and self -directing individuals. Such individuals should be prepared to provide leadership in Nursing practice, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Research and Publication in their chosen area of specialization. Such individuals should be able to function effectively in a variety of settings, where the sick are cared for and where the health of individuals, families and communities is maintained and promoted.

LECTURE HOURS

• Wednesday s: 10.00 - 11.00 a.m
• Fridays: 10.00 a.m. - 12 Noon

PRACTICAL HOURS

• Tuesdays: 2.00 - 5.00 p.m
• Total Lecture Hours: 3 x 22 = 66
• Practical Hours" 3 x 8 = 24
• Tutorials & CATs Hours=10

 Totals Hours 100

1. Separation of amino acids by paper chromatography
2. Electrophoretic separation of amino acids
3. Determination of proteins by Biuret method.
4. Effect of salt precipitation of albumin from globulin by salt precipitation and determination of A/C ratio
5. Effect of pH on protein solubility. Isoelectric precipitation
6. Extraction and thin layer chromatography of lipids
7. Molich test for carbohydrates. Benedict test for reducing sugars. Barfoeds test.
8. Seliwanoff test and Bials test for sugars.
9. Iodine test for polysaccharides.

In the current world, recombinant DNA technology, protein chemistry and the structural biology have come together to reveal the molecular mechanisms of fundamental biological processes. In order to use biochemistry as a tool to encourage BSc Nursing students to develop their thirst for more extensive knowledge of their curriculum;

The Biochemistry course needs to be reviewed

More time and better design of the course should be considered

According to the same document, Biochemistry (HAN 202) should be taught in year II. This is sensible because by, then the students should have done HAN 103 Basic chemistry in year I.

No document supports the fact that Biochemistry HNS 103 is and has been taught at Year 1, and that the course content (see below) does not cover any elements of chemistry. This has posed a lot of difficulties in covering all the topics to be shown within the stipulated 70 hrs of lectures and 30 hrs of practicals.

Reports coming from some of the departments like clinical chemistry and Haematology, indicate that after level one Biochemistry "crash" programme, these students find it easy to learn in the said departments. Biochemistry helps BSc. Nursing students to assimilate many other subjects related to health, diseases and management of the same.

BSc Nursing students finish and leave the department of Biochemistry at the end of second quarter of their year 1 studies. A talk with some of them later, reveals that they do appreciate the succient summary of the Biochemistry course on which more advanced study of their BSc degree courses are based.

Reproductive Anatomy And Physiology Description
.Part I Anatomical structure of : Male and Female internal organs ; The bony pelvis and the pelvic floor ; pelvis blood supply and lymphatic drainage; non- genital pelvic organs; embryology ;fetal skull, ,the placenta and amniotic membranes ;the breast ; anatomical age variations; the endocrine system ;changes in pregnancy Part II. Physiology: organisation and functions of male an female reproductive system; functional development of the reproductive system ( male and female ); puberty and climacterium; cellular and organ maturation ,aging and death; gametogenesis (M&E ); semen formulation, storage and transportation menstrual cycle ; ovarian function ;ovulation. Pregnancy: Coitus and fertilization ;physiology of pregnancy ;feto-placental maternal unit; fetal physiology and homeostasis; parturation; fetal adaptation at birth and neonatal period; maternal physiology in puerperuim. Lactation: physiology of lactation ; breast feeding ; neurohormonal control mechanisms ; milk composition and functions.

Educational Psychology Description
.Learning, Attitudes and Motivation; Theories of learning; cognitive theory; Stimulus - Response theory; Piagets theory of development of intelligence; learning performance; The learners as individuals; motivation and learning, transfer of learning, Guidance and counselling in learning, intelligence and ability testing, Motive of human intelligence, genetic basis of intelligence. Test and Measurements; Introduction to measurements; tests and evaluation; the place of measurement and evaluation in education; measurement methods; Instructional objectives as a objectives as a basis for testing; test construction; test interpretation; use of descriptive statistics; Types of teacher made tests.

Research Methodology Description
.Definition, Historical Development of Nursing Research. Types of Research Study Designs, Study population, sample population, Sampling, Methods, Probability and Non Probability, Materials and Methods; proposal development; types of data collection instruments, Data collection methods, Data processing, Data Analysis and presentation, Report Writing and Dissemination.

Community Health Description
.Definitions: Community, Health, Community Health, Public Health: Historical perspectives of community health: The Western world, Africa, Kenya; Epidemiology; Definition and scope; Determinants and distribution of disease conditions in populations; Health

Educational Communication And Technology Description
.Theories of Teaching and learning; Systems Approach to Teaching; Educational aims and Instructional Objectives; Planning for teaching; Communication in the Classroom: Methods of teaching; Motivation and sustaining learners

Medical / Surgical Nursing Ii Description
.Care of patients in specialised areas to include: Accident and emergency nursing care; physical design of casualty, classification of emergencies, management and transfer of patients.; Theatre nursing practice; physical design of theatres, perioperative management of patients/ clients; Renal nursing practice; end stage renal disease, dialysis and patient management, rehabilitation.; ENT; assessment and classification of hearing problems, management strategies and rehabilitation.; Ophthalmology; assessment and classification of vision problems, management and rehabilitation.; Oncology; classification, diagnostic measures and management strategies.; Burns; classification, management and rehabilitation measures; Intensive care; classification of ICU patients, diagnostic techniques and management skills.; HIV/ AIDS; management and supportive care; Palliative care; principles.

Nutrition And Health Description
.Define nutrition science.; Discuss historical development of nutrition science.; Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat/Lipids, Vitamins, Minerals, Water; For each nutrient: Define the nutrient, Classification, Functions, Digestion; Absorption, Metabolism, Excretion, Sources.; Requirements. ; Define Energy Metabolism.; Units of energy measurements in foods.; Food as sources of energy.; Factors influencing energy needs; Energy balance Importance of a balanced diet, Components of a balanced diet.; Diet planning principles, Diet planning tools, Menu planning.; Food budgeting, Food purchasing.; Food preparation and handling.; Define food security; Food security at family and community level; Production, Storage, Distribution, Marketing, Pricing;, Define nutritional status and its importance; Methods of nutritional status assessment ; Anthropometry, biochemical, clinical, dietary history, psychosocial, vital statistics, psychomotor development.; Normal weight.; Underweight, Overweight, Obesity and their determination.; Nutrition in growth and development; Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation; Nutrition for adults and the aged; Chronic diseases of nutrition and their dietary management.; Diabetes Mellitus; Diseases of the Heart, Hypertension; Renal Diseases; Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Anorexia Nervosa; Bulimia; Gastrointestinal diseases and their dietary management.; Problems of the mouth and oesophagus; Small intestine diseases, Large intestine, Peptic ulcers; Liver diseases; Surgical conditions and their dietary management; Nutritional management before and after surgery.; Nutritional management of burns patients.; Nutritional services for the hospitalized clients/patients.; Management of dietary services.; Dietary services for patients, Types of hospital diets, Enteral and Parenteral nutrition.; Hospital nutritional quality assurance; Nutritional care process; Nutritional counselling:; Nutritional care plans; Nutrition education principles.Principles of nutrition education, Teaching methods in nutrition education; Nutritional deficiency; Define malnutrition; Classification of malnutrition, Protein energy malnutrition.; Xeropthalmia, Pellagra, Scurvy, Beriberi, Nutritional Anaemia, Endemic Goitre.; Rickets, Dental fluorosis, Osteoporosis; Nutrition in health promotion.; Effects of drugs on nutritional status; Role of nutrition in physical fitness.; Role of nutrition in stress management.

Fundamentals Of Nursing Description
.Introduction to nursing, Nature of nursing, Trends in nursing, Basic concepts in Nursing, Ethical and Legal aspects of nursing. ; Health, wellness and illness model; Culture, ethnicity and spirituality; Introduction to nursing theories; General systems theory, Nightingale,s and Henderson

Medical Physiology Description
.Basic physiological concepts: Introduction to medical physiology; Descriptive terms and units. Concept of normal physiology. Cell physiology and basic genetics. Functional organisation of the body and homeodynamism. Cellular communications. Excitable tissues and basics of electrical communication: The neuron; types, structure and functions. Membrane potentials. The peripheral nerve classification and properties. Chemical communication: The synapse: types functional organisation. Autonomic nervous system: Types, functions, organisation and applied aspects. Muscles: types, functions and organisation. Blood and the immune system: Blood composition and functions; plasma, serum, formed elements, and the immune system. Physiology of blood transfusion. Blood coagulation and hemostasis. Cardiovascular system: Function and organisation of the heart and the blood vessels. Blood volume, cardiac output and blood pressure. Integrated control mechanisms. Haemorrhage and shock. Blood brain barrier and the cerebrospinal fluid. Respiratory system: Functional organisation. Breathing, ventilation, lung volumes and capacities. Alveolar function. Pulmonary circulation and ventilation perfusion ratios. Integrated control mechanisms and acid base balance. Gastrointestinal system: Functional organisation and design. Humoral and neuromyogenic control of regional gut functions. Gastrointestinal glands; liver and pancreas. Digestion and absorption of nutrients. Renal system: Functional organisation; cortex and medulla. The nephron; glomerulus and tubular functions, The Urinary bladder; functions and regulation. The endocrine system: Organisation, functions and integrated control. Sensory nervous system: Functional organisation, peripheral and central mechanisms. Pain and pain behaviour. Special senses: organs of vision, hearing, olfaction, balance and taste. Motor nervous system: Functions of the spinal cord, the brainstem, the cerebellum and cerebrum. Higher neural functions: Regional functions. Control of visceral functions; The hypothalamic nuclei, functions and connections. Integration of autonomic reflexes, vital centres and vegetative functions. Body temperature regulation and skin function.

Psychology Description
.Historical perspective of Psychology; Nature of Psychology; human development; human motivation and emotion; conflict and adjustment; human learning; memory and forgetting; perception; personality development. States of awareness; psychological assessment; pain and its perception.

Introduction To Sociology Description
.Definition of Sociology; Historical background; Diagnosis of modern society: Conte and Marx; Basic concepts of society, culture and structure in the analysis of social behaviour; Basic analytical concepts, social processes, institution, the nature of human groups; Family deviant behaviour; Social Theories; Theorists of modern society, Social stratification and social stratification in East Africa; Power Structure; Ideology and Economic institutions in East Africa, Impact of ideology on social and Economic development in East Africa; Religion in Society; Integrative system of society, Impact of Christianity on African traditional beliefs in East Africa; Formal Organization; Bureaucracy in Industrial societies; Social conflict and social change; Social functions of conflict in society, Conflict and social change (Marx etc), Social disorganization (anomia and deviance: Durkeim), Medical sociology

Introduction To Anthropology Description
.Definition of Anthropology; School of thought in Anthropology; Cultural evaluation, Diffusion of culture, Historical relation, Cultural integration, Functional approaches, Structural approaches; Basic concepts in Anthropology: The study of culture, culture change as an instrument of adaptation, material culture, thought and culture, personality and culture, Social control, Principles of social structure, National identity, Kinship and marriage, Language and culture, Sickness and healing

Human Anatomy Description
.Introduction: Definition, scope and subdivisions. Anatomical positions, terms and surface anatomy. Introduction to body systems, histology and embryology. Skeletal system:Organization, features and functions of bone. Classification and movement of joints. Muscular system: Organization and types. Nervous system: Central, peripheral and autonomic. Types of nerve cells and neuroglia. Special senses: Structure of the eye and the ear. Circulatory system: Types of blood cells. Heart, great vessels and coronary circulation. Organization of arteries, veins and capillaries. Lymph nodes and lymphatics. Respiratory system: Features of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses. Features of the larynx, trachea and the bronchial tree. Lungs; features of the right and left side. Digestive system: Structure of the gastrointestinal tract and its glands. Urinary system: Organization of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra. Endocrine system: Location and structure of hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, suprarenal, pancreas, ovaries, testes and the placenta. Embryology: Gametogenesis and reproductive cycles. Fertilization, implantation and early development of the germ disc. Embryonic and foetal periods. Foetal membranes and the placenta: Congenital malformations, causative and preventive measures.

Haematology Description
.Blood, its structure, functions and the related diseases. Hemoglobin and hemoglobin synthesis, leucocytes and disorders, platelets, haemostatic disorders: Vit. B12, Folic Acid deficiency, Blood disorders; definition, classification and investigations. Nutritional and haemolytic anaemias. Disorders of iron metabolism. Bone marrow failure, leukemia

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Medical Microbiology Description
.General Bacteriology. Introduction to Microbiology, microscopy and microbiological methods. Bacterial morphology, anatomy and physiology. Bacterial genetics. Normal microbial flora, infection, virulence and pathogenicity. Principles and methods of sterilization and disinfection. Antibiotics chemotherapy. Systematic bacteriology. Ecology, physiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of disease caused by the following micro-organisms: Staphylococci and micrococci, Streptococci and pneumococci, Lactobacillus. Neisseria, Branhamella, Corynebacteria and other diptheroids, Bacillus and other antracoides, general enterobacticeae, salmonella, Shigella, Pseudomonas, Vibrios, Campylobacter, Mycobacteria tuberculosis and leprosy, atypical mycobacteria. Parvobacteria: Spirochaetes: Rickettsiae, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Nocardia Actinomyces and Streptomyces. Anaerobiasis and anaerobic bacteria, Clostridia and non-sporing anaerobes. Nosacomial infections: sources, epidemiology, management, control and prevention. Mycology. Treatment and control of the following groups of diseases: Superficial mycosis, Dermatophytes, Systemic, subcutaneous and deep mycosis, Mycetomas. Infection by Yeasts, Candida and Cryptococcus. Aspergillosis. Immunology. Introduction to immunology principles, Innate immune mechanisms, Adaptive immune mechanisms, Humoral immunity, Complement system, Cell mediated immunity, Hypersensitivity states, Immunology of infections (Bacterial and Viral), Immunoprophylaxis, Immunodiagnosis. virology Introduction to virology. Replication and cultivation of viruses. General basic properties related to viral infection. Pathogenesis, diagnois and control of diseaes caused by the following groups of viruses. Enterovirus infections. Respiratory viral infection, Mumps, Rubella and others. Viral sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Viral Haemorrhagic fevers. Viral hepatitis, CNS viral infections and childhood fevers. medical parasitology. Introduction to medical parasitology. Parasitological methods. Nematodes, Protozoa

Clinical Chemistry Description
.Normal biochemical references values and factors affecting them; Principles of sample collection, preservation and storage; including precautions to be taken and possible hazards involved; Acid-base balance; Water and electrolyte balance; Physiology and chemical pathology of renal function; Clinical Chemistry of normal liver function and alterations seen in disease states. Drugs and their effects on biochemical values.

Medical Surgical Nursing I Description
.Nursing process. Application of nursing process in the management of medical surgical conditions for both adults and children. Respiratory disease, Blood diseases, Cardio vascular diseases, Renal conditions, Endocrine conditions, Integumentary conditions, Gastrointestinal and peritoneal conditions, Orthopaedics conditions, Neurosurgical conditions, Musculoskeletal conditions. Genitourinary conditions, Communicable diseases / tropical diseases. HIV/ AIDs.

Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics Description
.General principles of Pharmacology, drug procurement, storage, distribution, use and control. Autonomic pharmacology and autocoids,anti-microbial agents, Analgesics ,anaesthetic agents, Respiratory and endocrine pharmacology,neuro and psycho pharmacology, GIT pharmacology, Drugs acting on blood and bone marrow, Eye ,Skin and ENT; Cytotoxic agents and Toxicology. Obstetric Pharmacology. Alternative medicine.

Family Health Nursing Description
.Definitions of: Family, Health, Family Health; Historical Perspectives; Theoretical approaches: systems, institutional, structural, developmental, social unit; The structure of different types of families; The roles and functions of the family; Family developmental stages: Individual developmental stages, family developmental stages, and developmental tasks; Family

Paediatric Nursing Description
.Paediatric History taking; Paediatric physical examinations; Paediatric health maintenance

Community Health Nursing I Description
.Community Health Nursing, Public health nursing; Historical development of Community Health Nursing in: Globally and in Kenya; The role and functions of the Community Health Nurse.; Methods used for the provision of Community Health Nursing.; Strategies for implementation of PHC; Review PHC components, Strategies for implementation of PHC, ; Community Based Health Care (CBHC); Community health care financing: Bamako Initiative; Role of Community Health Nurse in: Community diagnosis, Community Based Health Care, Health Centre practice, Other Community Health institutions in rural and urban areas; Management, prevention and control of communicable diseases; Community participation in community based health care; Mobilization and organization of groups for specific programmes; Promotion of self-determination and self reliance; Application of the nursing process in the provision of community health nursing care to at risk groups in urban and rural communities; Individuals, families and communities; Women, men children: 0

Mental Health And Psychiatric Nursing Description
.Trends in mental health and psychiatric nursing; Concepts in mental health and psychiatric nursing;; Legal aspects of mental health and psychiatric nursing including Mental Health Act & Forensic Psychiatry; Psychopathology and symptomatology of mental disorders; Conceptual frameworks of care; Nursing process and its application in patient, family and community mental health and psychiatric care; Mental health and psychiatric assessment of an individual, family and community.; Classification and management of mental disorders according to ICD and DSM criteria; Infancy, Child and adolescent mental health and psychiatric nursing; Geriatric psychiatry; Community psychiatry; Liaison psychiatry.

Midwifery/obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing Description
.Introduction to Midwifery; History and current trends with emphasis to Africa and Kenya; Role and functions of a Registered Midwife in Kenya . Pregnancy: preparing for pregnancy (preconceptual care) ;diagnosis of pregnancy ;psychological ,emotional ,socialchanges in pregnancy ; Antenatal care : Principles for and practice of ANC (evidence based-practice) ; clinical assessment ; focused antenatal care (FANC) ; ongoing antenatal care ;preparing for labor ; mother and fetus at risk. Abnormalities in pregnancy : obstetrical disorders ; APH ;gestational diabetes , hypertension ,HDP, multiple pregnancy ,sepsis ; medical disorders, heart disease ,diabetes ,infection, STI;; Normal labour : assessment of woman in labour ,history ,examination (general and pelvic) diagnosis. Care of a woman in normal labuor ; nursing care plan (Active management of labour, partogram (introduction), 4stages of labour (introduction) ,mechanism of of normal labour (doll and pelvis),active management of 1st stage ,second stage ,3rd stage,4th stage of labour.; Abnormal labour: emerging concepts and issues in obstetric care; Abnormal first stage of labour ;induction of labour ; malposition (mechanism of OPP and face presentation) ; malpresentation (mechanism of breech presentation) ; multiple pregnancies ; obstructed labour |prolonged labour ; abnormal issues mother or fetus ( maternal and fetal distress ) ; uterine inertia / cervical dystocia. Abnormal second stage of labour; delayed second stage, shoulder dystocia ( practical management ) episiotomy, symphysiotomy, operative deliveries (C/S

Medical Surgical Nursing Iii Description
.Advanced skills in practical application of the Nursing process in making clinical judgments for the patients in specialized areas (casualty, renal, ICU, operating theatre, burns unit). Evidence based practice and research; Application of conceptual framework in Nursing practice, Nursing care theories, models and methods, prescription and treatment, ethical issues related to Nursing and professionalism; Nursing informatics, HIV/AIDS.

Management And Administration Of Nursing Services Description
.Nature and pattern of management, evolution of Management as a science. Principles of organization; Planning, Organizing, , staffing, directing, controlling, Communication processes, Coordination, Reporting and Financial Management. Human behaviour in organizations Behaviour change, Theories of motivation, Principles of leadership, Delegation, decision making theories, organizational development; Systems approach to management, Hospital and public health administration, the role of the nurse manager at hospital, the unit and ward level in the setting and maintaining nursing standards: Nursing care Models; Team Nursing, Case Assignment, Primary Nursing, Functional Nursing. Planning and organizing nursing care activities, coordinating and controlling nursing activities, supervising and directing nursing services. Effective interpersonal communication in health care organization; dealing with conflict at work; Staffing and the recruitment process, the disciplinary process; Quality assurance programmes; evaluating nursing care activities. Factors influencing management, Emerging issues in health care management. Management of Health Institutions; Nursing Services Management; Organizational structures; Job analysis, Job Specifications, job descriptions; Development of supervisory tools: Use of varied supervisory techniques; Role of Nursing Supervisor in teaching and evaluation.

Curriculum And Instruction In Nursing Description
.Application of Nursing Concepts and principles of education to Nursing Development trends in Nursing education. Key stakeholders in Nursing Education and specific roles, Curriculum issues in Nursing, Theories and models of curriculum development. Curriculum types, Relevant Nursing Educational Programmes, Curriculum Process: Types of curricula, Philosophy, objectives, content, teaching, teaching methods, teacher,/student/integration, setting conducive teaching /learning environment. Organization of Learning experiences: theoretical identification on content, task analysis / lesson plan scheme of work, student evaluation, and microteaching clinical teaching techniques: Planning, organizing learning experiences, patient teaching, case conference, nursing conferences emerging issues in Nursing Education. Research in Nursing Education, Administration in schools of Nursing. Evaluation of Nursing Educational Programmes.

Research Project Description
.Research process, sequential steps for research proposal development, subject introduction, statement of the problem, Justification, Research Question, Objectives, Hypothesis, Benefits of the research, Literature Review. Materials and Methods. Time frame, Research Budget. References, Appendices.

Community Health Practice Description
.Public health Administration: Principles, methods and techniques Situational Analysis of the Kenyan health sector; Health policy framework: National health polices, Health sector reforms, The health plan for Kenya; Relationship between health and development: National health strategic planning, National growth and development, International health care development; International health organisations; health team concept and various health management; teams, management boards and committees at the national; provincial district and community levels; Functions of the national, provincial and district health management teams; District Health Management Boards; Roles and functions of DHMT members; Implementation Policies at the district level; Planning and Management of Community Health Projects; Self reliance of the community; District Action Research; Role of the DPHN in planning and management of community projects and programmes; Community projects and programmes; Development of community Health Programmes based on the needs of the people; Strategic planning; Planning community projects / programmes; Management of Community Projects Programmes Supervision and evaluation of community projects; Bamako initiative; Managing Health Care Programmes and maintaining standards; Define quality; Models of quality; The Kenya Quality Model; Facilitative Supervision Evaluation; Public Health Act. and Nurses Act. in Community Health Nursing Practice; The relationship between public health and nurses Acts in community health nursing. Organization of MCH/FP services; Principles of Organization and Management of MCH/FP programmes; Integrated MCH/FP management; Management of Vaccines and cold chain.; Records kept in MCH/FP staffing in MCH/FP Integrated management of Childhood Infections.; Health Education and Health Promotion ; health information systems at the district level; Maintaining a viable health information system; Various types of health records kept at the district level.