Lilitha College of Nursing Course / Programmes Offered

Lilitha College of Nursing Course / Programmes Offered

The College provides the following fulltime Programmes:

 

Basic Diplomas

Diploma in Nursing (General. Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery: R425 – Four Years

This is a four year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R425: DIPLOMA IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COURSE OUTLINE

YEAR CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED LEARNING: CREDITS
1styear NEP Ethos of Nursing & Professional practice 8
FNS Fundamental Nursing Science 1 32
BNS 1 Biological and Natural Science 1 32
SS 1 Social Sciences 1 24
Sub-total 96
2ndyear BNS 2 Biological & Natural Sciences 2 32
FNS 2 Fundamental Nursing Science 2 8
SS 2 Social Sciences 2 24
GNS 1 General Nursing Science 1 21 67
CNS 1 Community Nursing Science 1 24 34
PHARM Pharmacology 14
Sub-total 134 101
3rdyear GNS 2 General Nursing Science 2 21 67
PNS 1 Psychiatric Nursing Science 1 24 40
CNS 2 Community Nursing Science 2 24 35
MNS 1 Midwifery 1 24 50
Sub-total 104 225
4th year MNS 2  Midwifery 2 24 50
PNS 2 Psychiatric Nursing Science 2 24 41
GNS 3 General Nursing Science 3 22 66
Sub-total 48 90,5
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL = 832 382 450

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Diploma in General Nursing Science (Bridging Course): R683 – Two Years

This is a two year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio = 30%:70%

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R683 BRIDGING COURSE FOR ENROLLED NURSES LEADING TO REGISTRATION AS A GENERAL NURSE COURSE OUTLINE

YEAR CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1st year 

 

 

 

BNEP Ethos and Professional Practice 1 2
BSS 1 Psychology 2
BBNS Bio-Sciences: Anatomy, applied biophysics 2
BGNS Integrated General Nursing Science 1 4 112
BPHC Primary Health Care 2
Sub-total Theory and work based learning 12 112
2nd year 

 

 

 

BNEP Ethos and Professional Practice 1 2
BSS 1 Sociology 2
BBNS Bio-Sciences: Physiology and Applied Biochemistry 2
BGNS Integrated General Nursing Science 2 4 112
BPHC Primary Health Care 2
Sub-total Theory and work based learning 12 112
TOTAL THEORY AND WBL = 248 24 224

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Diploma in One Year Midwifery: R254 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R254: POST REGISTRATION DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE                CREDITS WORK BASED LEARNING: CREDITS
1. MSS Social Sciences, Social Care and Mental Health 2
2. MBNS Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Parasitology and Pharmacology 4
3. MNS & PRAC Science and Art of Midwifery, Neonatal Care, diagnostic,  therapeutic skills & practical 12 112
4. MPPH Mothercraft, Family Planning, and Preventive and Promotive Health Care 4
5. MNEP & NA Principles of Professional Practice, Ward Administration and Clinical Instruction 2
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Diploma In Community Nursing Science: R276 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R276: POST REGISTRATION DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY NURSING SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED LEARNING: CREDITS
1. CFNS Scientific foundations of the community nursing process 4
2. CNA Administrative aspects of community nursing 4
3. CPSYC-SOC Psycho-social and cultural aspects and dynamics of community nursing 8
4. CNS & PRAC Community nursing process and practical 8 112
TOTAL   THEORY AND WBL = 136 24 112

 

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Diploma In Psychiatric Nursing Science: R880 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R880: POST REGISTRATION DIPLOMA IN PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. PSS Social Sciences, Social Care and Mental Health Care 2
2. PBNS Bio-Sciences: Anatomy, physiology, applied biophysics, applied biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology, pathology and pharmacology 4
4. PPPH Preventive and promotive health care and family planning 4
5. PNS & PRAC Psychiatric Nursing Science and Art and practical 12 112
6. PNA Unit management and clinical instruction 2
TOTAL THEORY AND WBL = 136 24 112

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Post Basic Diplomas

Post Basic Diploma In Child Nursing Science: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN CHILD NURSING SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. CBNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
ChCC Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. ChNS 1 Child Nursing Science 1: Principles and Practice of Child Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. ChNS 2 & PRAC Child Nursing Science 2: Management of problems of childhood and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Clinical Nursing Science Health Assessment, Treatment And Care Course Outline: R48 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R48: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL NURSING SCIENCE HEALTH ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND CARE COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. CliBNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
CliCC Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. CliNS 1 Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care 1:Principles and Practice of Clinical Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. CliNS 2 & PRAC Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care 2:Management of the client in the primary health care setting and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Community Nursing Science Course Outline: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY NURSING SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. ComBNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
ComCC Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. ComNS1 Community Nursing Science 1: Principles and Practice of Community Health Nursing 6
Sub-total     6
4. ComNS 2  & PRAC Community Nursing Science 2 and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing-General Course Outline: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING  SCIENCE: CRITICAL CARE NURSING-GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. CriBNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
CriCC Critical Care: Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. CriNS 1 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing-General 1: Principles and practice of Critical Care Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. CriNS 2 & PRAC Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing-General 2: Management of the patient in the critical care setting and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing Course Outline: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING  SCIENCE: OPERATING THEATRE NURSING COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. OTBNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
OTCC Operating Theatre: Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. OTNS 1 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing 1: Principles and Practice of Operating Theatre Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. OTNS 2 & PRAC Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Operating Theatre Nursing 2:Anaesthetics  and management of medical and surgical problems: the role of the surgical team and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Ophthalmological Nursing Course Outline: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING  SCIENCE: OPHTHALMOLOGICAL  NURSING COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6  
2. OphthalNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
OphthalCC Ophthalmological Nursing: Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. Ophthal NS 1 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Ophthalmological Nursing 1: Principles and Practice of Ophthalmological Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. OphthalNS 2 & PRAC Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Ophthalmological Nursing 2: Management of Ophthalmological Medical and Surgical problems and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Orthopaedic Nursing Course Outline: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NURSING  SCIENCE: ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED  LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. Ortho BNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
Ortho CC Orthopaedics: Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. Ortho  NS 1 Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Orthopaedic Nursing Science1: Principles and Practice of Orthopaedic Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. OrthoNS 2 & PRAC Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Orthopaedic    Nursing 2:Management of Orthpaedic Problems and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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Post Basic Diploma In Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science Course Outline: R212 – One Year

This is a one year full time program that follows a block system for theory and work based learning for integration of theory and practice:  theory to practice ratio 30:70

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R212: POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY AND NEONATAL NURSING SCIENCE COURSE OUTLINE

NUMBER CODE MODULE CREDITS WORK BASED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: CREDITS
1. ND Nursing Dynamics 4
RES Research 2
Sub-total     6
2. MidNeo BNS Bio-sciences, Bio-medics and Microbiology, 2
MidNeo CC Midwifery and Neonatal: Capita Selecta 4
Sub-total     6
3. MidNeo  NS 1 Midwifery and Neonatal  Nursing Science1: Principles and Practice of Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing 6
Sub-total 6
4. MidNeoNS 2 & PRAC Midwifery and Neonatal  Nursing Science 2:Management of problems of the mother and neonate and practical 6 112
TOTAL   THEORY & WBL =  136 24 112

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