Diploma in Nursing Extension

Curriculum

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Course Outline

Year 1 Semester I

  DNE 111: Foundations of Nursing (III)
Topic:Foundations of Nursing (III)

☐ Subtopic: Apply Nursing process to the management of patients
☐ Subtopic: Subtopic: Administer prescribed medicine appropriately

☐ Instilling medication (general)
☐ Blood transfusion

 
Topic: Specialized Nursing Care Procedures

☐ Subtopic: Perform Shortening and removal of drains
☐ Subtopic: Perform Colostomy Care
☐ Subtopic: Prepare Abdominis Paracentesis (Abdominal Tapping)
☐ Subtopic: Prepare Lumbar Puncture
☐ Subtopic: Perform Gastrostomy Feeding
☐ Subtopic: Carry out gastric Lavage
☐ Subtopic: Perform Tracheostomy Care

☐ Subtopic: Ophthalmological Care
☐ Subtopic: Care of the patient`s ears
☐ Subtopic: Pre-Operative Eye Care

☐ Subtopic: Ear Care: Basic care procedures.
☐ Subtopic: Peri-Operative Care:
☐ Subtopic: Orthopedic Nursing Care
☐ Subtopic: Prepare for Neurological Assessment

 
DNE 112: Medical Nursing (III)
Topic Conditions Affecting the Nervous System

☐ Subtopic: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
☐ Subtopic: Trigeminal Neuralgia
☐ Subtopic: Bell’s Palsy
☐ Subtopic: Parkinson’s Disease
☐ Subtopic: Spinal Cord Compression
☐ Subtopic: Transverse Myelitis

Topic: Medical Conditions Affecting the Endocrine System

☐ Subtopic: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
☐ Subtopic: Acromegaly/Gigantism (Hyperpituitarism)
☐ Subtopic: Dwarfism (Panhypopituitarism)
☐ Subtopic: Addison’s Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
☐ Subtopic: Pheochromocytoma
☐ Subtopic: Cushing’s Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Hyperaldosteronism
☐ Subtopic: Thyrotoxicosis
☐ Subtopic: Diabetes Mellitus

Topic: Medical Diseases Affecting the Renal System

☐ Subtopic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
☐ Subtopic: Renal Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):
☐ Subtopic: Cystitis
☐ Subtopic: Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)
☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
☐ Subtopic: Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)

Topic: Conditions of the Lymphatic System

☐ Subtopic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System
☐ Subtopic: Lymphedema
☐ Subtopic: Lymphangitis and Lymphadenitis
☐ Subtopic: Hodgkin’s Disease

Topic: Conditions of the Musculo-Skeletal System

☐ Subtopic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculo-Skeletal System
☐ Subtopic: Tendonitis
☐ Subtopic: Rheumatoid Arthritis
☐ Subtopic: Osteoarthritis
☐ Subtopic: Gout
☐ Subtopic: Bursitis
☐ Subtopic: Ankylosing Spondylitis
☐ Subtopic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
☐ Subtopic: Osteoporosis
☐ Subtopic: Paget’s Disease

Skin Conditions (Dermatology)

☐ Subtopic: Dermatitis
☐ Subtopic: Acne Vulgaris
☐ Subtopic: Psoriasis
☐ Subtopic: Herpes Zoster
☐ Subtopic: Onychomycosis

 
DNE 113: Surgical Nursing III and Pediatric Nursing (II)
Section: Surgical Nursing (III) 
Topic: Surgical Conditions of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT):

☐ Subtopic: Common Tumors of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
☐ Subtopic: Adenitis
☐ Subtopic: Nasal Polyps
☐ Subtopic: Peritonsillar Abscess
☐ Subtopic: Tonsillitis
☐ Subtopic: Otitis Media
☐ Subtopic: Adenoid Hypertrophy
☐ Subtopic: Furunculosis
☐ Subtopic: Foreign Bodies of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
☐ Subtopic: Epistaxis

 
Topic: Conditions of the Eye

☐ Subtopic: Anatomy of the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Conjunctivitis
☐ Subtopic: Trachoma
☐ Subtopic: Stye
☐ Subtopic: Foreign Body in the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Eye Trauma
☐ Subtopic: Exophthalmos
☐ Subtopic: Glaucoma
☐ Subtopic: Corneal Ulcers
☐ Subtopic: Cataract

 
Section: Pediatric Nursing II
Topic: Pediatric Conditions of the Respiratory System

☐ Subtopic: Resuscitation (Neonatal and Pediatric)
☐ Subtopic: Respiratory Distress Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Chronic Lung Disease
☐ Subtopic: Meconium Aspiration
☐ Subtopic: Pulmonary Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Apnea
☐ Subtopic: Pneumonia
☐ Subtopic: Asthma

 
Topic: Pediatric Conditions of the Cardiovascular System

☐ Subtopic: Sickle Cell Disease
☐ Subtopic: Pericarditis
☐ Subtopic: Rheumatic Heart Disease

 
Topic: Neurological Disorders in Children

☐ Subtopic: Congenital Toxoplasmosis
☐ Subtopic: Intracranial Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

 
Topic: Genitourinary Conditions in Children

☐ Subtopic: Acute Glomerulonephritis
☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Nephritic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Hydrocele 

 
Topic: Bone Conditions in Children

☐ Subtopic: Fractures
☐ Subtopic: Osteopenia of Prematurity (Metabolic Bone Disease)
☐ Subtopic: Osteomyelitis
☐ Subtopic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta

 
Topic: Managing Children Living with HIV/AIDS

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to HIV/AIDS in Children
☐ Subtopic: Clinical Manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Children
☐ Subtopic: Opportunistic Infections in Children with HIV/AIDS
☐ Subtopic: Diagnostic Measures & Treatment of HIV/AIDS in Children (ARV therapy)
☐ Subtopic: Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS 
☐ Subtopic: Counseling in HIV/AIDS 

 
DNE 114: Mental Health Nursing (II) Pharmacology (III)
Section: Mental Health Nursing (II)
Topic: Psychiatric Emergencies

☐ Subtopic: Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
☐ Subtopic: Violence and Aggression of Patients/Clients
☐ Subtopic: Panic Attacks/Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Catatonic Stupor Syndrome in Schizophrenic Patients
☐ Subtopic: Status Epilepticus
☐ Subtopic: Epilepsy

 
Topic: Legal Issues in Psychiatry

☐ Subtopic: Law and Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic: Patient/Client’s Rights
☐ Subtopic: Standards of Care

 
Topic: Mental Health Disorders in Children

☐ Subtopic: Autism Spectrum Disorder 
☐ Subtopic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Mood Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Bipolar Affective Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Suicide
☐ Subtopic: Anxiety Disorders 
☐ Subtopic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Substance Abuse
☐ Subtopic: Eating Disorders 
☐ Subtopic: Mental retardation

 
Section: Pharmacology (III)
Topic: Drugs Used in the Reproductive System

☐ Subtopic: Gonadotropin Drugs
☐ Subtopic: Androgens and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Drugs
☐ Subtopic: Erectile Dysfunction Medications
☐ Subtopic: Drugs for Labor and Delivery 

Topic: Oncological Drugs

☐ Subtopic: Immunity and Immunization
☐ Subtopic: Immunological Agents 
☐ Subtopic: Immunostimulants drugs
☐ Subtopic: Antineoplastic drugs

Topic: Psychopharmacology

☐ Subtopic: Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
☐ Subtopic: Mood Stabilizers
☐ Subtopic: Anti-depressants
☐ Subtopic: Anti-psychotics
☐ Subtopic: Anticonvulsants

Topic: Narcotics

☐ Subtopic: Narcotics (Opioids)
☐ Subtopic: Storage of Narcotics

Topic: Poison and Non-Medical Use of Drugs

☐ Subtopic: Organophosphates Poisoning

Year 1 Semester ii

DNE 121: Primary Health Care (PHC) and Community Based Health Care (CBHC)
 Section: Primary Health Care (PHC)
Topic: Introduction to Primary Health Care

☐ Subtopic: Core Concepts of Primary Health Care
☐ Subtopic: Principles, Pillars, and Elements/Components of Primary Health Care

Section: Community-Based Health Care (CBHC)
Topic: Introduction to Community-Based Health Care

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to community-based health care
☐ Subtopic: Community Entry
☐ Subtopic: Community Assessment
☐ Subtopic: Community Situation Analysis (Diagnosis)
☐ Subtopic: Community Mobilization
☐ Subtopic: Community Participation
☐ Subtopic: Community Organization
☐ Subtopic: Community Empowerment
☐ Subtopic: Community-Based Rehabilitative Services for Disabled and Disadvantaged Groups

 
DNE 122: Applied Research and Teaching Methodology
Section: Applied Research
Topic: Introduction to Nursing Research

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Research 
☐ Subtopic: Key Terminologies in Research
☐ Subtopic: Research Ethics 
☐ Subtopic: Purpose of  Studying Research
☐ Subtopic: Research Approaches: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Topic: Writing a research proposal and report

☐ Subtopic: Steps in Research Process

☐ Subtopic: Formulation of Research Topics
☐ Subtopic: Writing a Research Proposal:
☐ Subtopic: Preliminary Pages (Title page, abstract, etc.)
☐ Subtopic: Chapter One: Introduction
☐ Subtopic: Chapter Two: Literature Review
☐ Subtopic: Chapter Three: Methodology
☐ Subtopic: Research Designs/Study Designs
☐ Subtopic: Study Population and Sampling Techniques
☐ Subtopic: Sample Size Determination
☐ Subtopic: Research Instruments
☐ Subtopic: Data Collection Methods
☐ Subtopic: References/Referencing Styles
☐ Subtopic: Research Report
☐ Subtopic: Presentation of Research findings

 
Teaching Methodology
Topic: Introduction to Teaching Methodology and Concept of Education

Subtopic:Teaching and Learning process
Subtopic: Teaching learning methods
Subtopic: Communication and Human Relations
Subtopic:Teaching technology
Subtopic: Assessment and Evaluation. 

 
DNE 123: Palliative Care Nursing
Topic: Palliative Care Concepts

☐ Subtopic: Principles of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Importance of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Roles of Palliative Care in Uganda
☐ Subtopic: Attributes of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Preparation of Family to make important decisions

Topic: The Hospice Concepts

☐ Subtopic: Hospice Movement: History and development
☐ Subtopic: Philosophy of Hospice Care
☐ Subtopic: Goals of Hospice Care
☐ Subtopic: Holistic Care Approach in Hospice

Topic: Pain Management

☐ Subtopic: Assessment of pain

☐ Subtopic: Pain Assessment in Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Pain Management
☐ Subtopic: Psychosocial Support for Terminally Ill Patients

 Topic: Palliative Care Emergencies

☐ Subtopic: Severe Uncontrolled Pain
☐ Subtopic: Spinal Cord Compression
☐ Subtopic: Hypercalcemia
☐ Subtopic: Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Superior Vena Cava Obstruction (SVCO)

Topic: Symptoms in Terminally Ill Patients

☐ Subtopic: GIT (Gastrointestinal Issues: Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Anorexia, Constipation, Hiccups),

☐ Subtopic: Neurological Issues ( Delirium, Depression, Insomnia)
☐ Subtopic: Respiratory Issues (Dyspnea / Air Hunger)
☐ Subtopic: Integumentary Issues (Non-healing Wounds, Pruritus)

Topic: Common Conditions in Palliative Care

☐ Subtopic: Anger
☐ Subtopic: Spiritual Needs
☐ Subtopic: Bereavement

Topic: Ethics at the End of Life

☐ Subtopic: Hastened Death and Assisted Death
☐ Subtopic: Advanced Directives
☐ Subtopic: Will Making

Topic: Terminal Care

☐ Subtopic: Nearing Death Awareness
☐ Subtopic: Euthanasia
☐ Subtopic: Grief
☐ Subtopic: Death and Dying
☐ Subtopic: Breaking Sad news

 
DNE 124: Disaster Management and Occupational Health and Safety
Section: Disaster Management
Topic: Disaster 

☐ Subtopic: Natural disaster
☐ Subtopic: Man-Made Disasters

Topic: Disaster Management

☐ Subtopic: Roles played by each stakeholder as far as preparedness, response
and recovery and mitigation are concerned
☐ Subtopic: Stages of Disaster Management
☐ Subtopic: Requirements for  Disaster Preparedness

Topic: Disaster prevention

☐ Subtopic: Natural Prevention
☐ Subtopic: Artificial Prevention

 Section: Occupational Health and Safety
Topic: Introduction to Occupational Health Hazards

☐ Subtopic: Introduction  of Occupational Health and Safety
☐ Subtopic: Identification of Occupational Health Hazards in Different Workplaces
☐ Subtopic: Types of Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Prevention and Control of Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Workers’ Compensation Act
☐ Subtopic: Work-related injuries and fatalies
☐ Subtopic: Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
☐ Subtopic: Injection Safety and Safe Disposal Practices
☐ Subtopic: Waste Management in Healthcare Settings
☐ Subtopic: Psychosocial Aspects of Work: Job Stress and Associated Conditions

Year 2 Semester I

DNE 211: Paediatric Nursing (III)
Topic: Medical Conditions Affecting the Nervous System

☐ Subtopic: Haemophilus influenzae Infections
☐ Subtopic: Meningitis
☐ Subtopic: Intersexual disabilities
☐ Subtopic: Seizure Disorders in Children
☐ Subtopic: Cerebral Palsy

Topic: Endocrine Disorders Affecting  the Children

☐ Subtopic: Diabetes -Mellitus
☐ Subtopic: Thyrotoxicosis
☐ Subtopic: Precocious Puberty

Topic: Urinary Disorders Affecting Children

☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Nephritic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Hydrocele

Topic: Integumentary Disorders of the Skin

☐ Subtopic: Atopical Dermatitis

☐ Subtopic: Eczema
☐ Subtopic: Skin Allergies 
☐ Subtopic: Plant Allergies
☐ Subtopic: Stings and Bites 

Topic: Eye Conditions

☐ Subtopic: Glaucoma
☐ Subtopic: Visual Impairment
☐ Subtopic: Congenital Cataract
☐ Subtopic: Strabismus
☐ Subtopic: Eye Injuries in Children
☐ Subtopic: Foreign Bodies in the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Eye Infections in Children
☐ Subtopic: Post-Operative Care of a Child Undergoing Eye Surgery

Topic: Conditions of the Ear and Nose

☐ Subtopic: Hearing Impairment
☐ Subtopic: Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Ear and Nose in Children
☐ Subtopic: Reye’s Syndrome

Topic: Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)

☐ Subtopic: IMCI Strategy in Healthcare
☐ Subtopic: General Danger Signs
☐ Subtopic: Assessment and Classification of a Sick Child (2 months to 5 years)
☐ Subtopic: Treat the Child
☐ Subtopic: Assessment and Classification of a Sick Young Infant (0-2 months)
☐ Subtopic: Management of HIV/AIDS using the IMCI Approach

 
DNE 212: Gynaecology (II) and Reproductive Health (II)

Section: Gynaecology (II)

Topic: Manage of Women with Gynaecological Conditions

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Gynaecology
☐ Subtopic: History Taking, Physical Examinations, and Diagnostic Investigations in Gynaecology
☐ Subtopic: Menstrual Disorders;

☐ Subtopic: Abortions

☐ Subtopic: Cervical Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Urogenital Fistulas: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and Recto-Vaginal Fistula (RVF)
☐ Subtopic: Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs
☐ Subtopic: Fibroids
☐ Subtopic: Congenital Abnormalities of the Reproductive Organs
☐ Subtopic: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
☐ Subtopic: Ovarian Cysts

 
Section: Reproductive Health (II)
Topic: Applied Anatomy of the Female and Male Reproductive Organ

☐ Subtopic: Internal and External Female Reproductive Organs
☐ Subtopic: The Male Reproductive Organs

Topic: Adolescent Reproductive Health

☐ Subtopic: Integration of Reproductive Health Services
☐ Subtopic: Adolescent Health and Development
☐ Subtopic: Adolescent-Friendly Health Services
☐ Subtopic: Adolescent Sexual and reproductive health
☐ Subtopic: Vulnerable Groups
☐ Subtopic: Community Involvement in Adolescent Reproductive Health

Topic: Family Planning

☐ Subtopic: Family Planning Methods and their mode of Action

☐ Subtopic: Family Planning Counselling

Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to STIs

☐ Subtopic: Syndromic Management of STIs

☐ Subtopic: Management of HIV/AIDs and hepatitis
☐ Subtopic: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP and ARVs)

Topic: Post-Abortion Care

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Post-Abortion Care
☐ Subtopic: Components of Post-Abortion Care
☐ Subtopic: Barriers to Post-Abortion Care

 
DNE 213: Health Service Management and Entrepreneurship
Section Health Service Management
Topic: Management

☐ Subtopic: Health Service Management
☐ Subtopic: Management Theories and Styles
☐ Subtopic: Principles of Management
☐ Subtopic: Levels of Management and their Functions;

☐ Subtopic: Human Resource Management in Healthcare
☐ Subtopic: Human Resource Planning
☐ Subtopic: Staff Recruitment Process

☐ Subtopic: Performance Appraisal
☐ Subtopic: Financial Management
☐ Subtopic: Management of Equipment and Supplies
☐ Subtopic: Transport Management
☐ Subtopic: Management of Infrastructure
☐ Subtopic: Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response
☐ Subtopic: Key Government Policies

Topic: Leadership in Healthcare

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Leadership
☐ Subtopic: Leadership Theories
☐ Subtopic: Team Processes
☐ Subtopic: Leadership Styles
☐ Subtopic: Staff Delegation
☐ Subtopic: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
☐ Subtopic: Negotiation Skills
☐ Subtopic: Support Supervision

 
Section: Entrepreneurship
Topic: Concept of Entrepreneurship

☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
☐ Subtopic: Small Businesses in the Economy
☐ Subtopic: The Entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur and the Owner  Manager
☐ Subtopic: Innovation and the Market Place;

Topic: Creating an Entrepreneurial Small Business

☐ Subtopic: Business Planning
☐ Subtopic: Types of Business Enterprises;

☐ Subtopic: Business Enterprise
☐ Subtopic: Business Planning
☐ Subtopic: Successful Strategies for Small Businesses
☐ Subtopic: Start-ups and Franchises (Permits/License)
☐ Subtopic: Buying an Existing Business
☐ Subtopic: Forming and Protecting a Business

Topic: Managing People and Resources

☐ Subtopic: Managing people and resources
☐ Subtopic: Marketing 
☐ Subtopic: Money Matters for Small Businesses
☐ Subtopic: Business Exits and Realizing Value

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