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Staff Nurse Syllabus helps you to prepare a very good study plan. The Syllabus divides subject wise into 7 portions. such as General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Kerala Renaissance, General English, Quantitative Ability, Mental Ability and Reasoning, General Science, Core Subject. The core subject of staff nurse syllabus is divides into 10 modules. For more details, the syllabus is given below.

According to 2019, 2020 Staff Nurse exams notification such as, 

418/2019 – STAFF NURSE
114/2020 – STAFF NURSE 
250/2020 – STAFF NURSE

Kerala PSC Staff Nurse Grade 2 Exam Pattern :

Sl.noSubject
1General Knowledge & Current Affairs
2Kerala Renaissance
3General English
4Quantitative Ability
5Mental Ability and Reasoning
6General Science
7Core Subject

Kerala PSC STAFF NURSE Syllabus 2020 :

  1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs :
    • Awards and Honors
    • General Politics
    • Important Days
    • Important Financial & Economic News
    • Books and Authors
    • Current events
    • Books
    • Science – Inventions & Discoveries
    • Sports
    • Geography of India
    • Physical Features
    • India And Its Neighboring Countries
    • Culture
    • Current Affairs – National & International
    • Abbreviations
    • Scientific Research etc.
    • Economic and Social Development
    • Demography
    • Poverty Alleviation
    • Economy and Planning
    • Indian Constitution and Politics
    • Social Welfare Schemes
    • History of India
    • Facts about Kerala
    • Important World, National and Regional Events
  2. Kerala Renaissance :
    • Important Events
    • Movements
    • Leaders Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi,
    • Chattampi Swami,
    • Sree Narayana Guru,
    • Vagbhatananda,
    • Thycaud Ayya,
    • Ayya Vaikundar,
    • Poikayil Yohannan (Kumara Guru),
    • Ayyankali,
    • Pandit Karuppan,
    • Mannathu Padmanabhan,
    • V.T.Bhattathirippad,
    • Dr. Palpu,
    • Kumaranasan,
    • Vakkom Moulavi,
    • Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, etc.
  3. General English :
    • Agreement of Subject and Verb
    • Confusing Adjectives and Adverbs,
    • Comparison of Adjectives
    • Correct usage of Articles
    • Prepositions
    • Direct and Indirect Speech
    • Active and Passive Voice
    • Correction in Sentences -etc.
    • Vocabulary
    • Gender
    • Singular and Plural
    • Synonyms
    • Antonyms
    • One word Substitutes Problem concerning words
    • Idioms and their meanings, etc.
  4. Quantitative Ability :
    • Numbers
    • Test of Divisibility
    • H.C.F & L.C.M
    • Simplification
    • Ratio & Proportions Percentage
    • Interest
    • Time & Work
    • Time & Distance
    • Area
    • Volume
    • Calendar
    • Clocks
    • Trains
    • Problems on Age, etc.
  5. Mental Ability and Reasoning :
    • Coding & Decoding
    • Classification
    • Synonym
    • Antonym
    • Letter & Number Series
    • Odd Man Out
    • Analogy
    • Common Sense Test
    • Alphabetical Arrangement of Words
    • Date and Calendar
    • Sense of Direction, etc.
  6. General Science :
    • Common Scientific Facts
    • Important Scientific Phenomena
    • Other – basic facts – field of Science, etc.
  7. Core Subject :
    • MODULE – I
    • MODULE – II
    • MODULE – III
    • MODULE – IV
    • MODULE – V
    • MODULE – VI
    • MODULE – VII
    • MODULE – VIII
    • MODULE – IX
    • MODULE – X
MODULE – I
1. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY :
Anatomical terms
Structure & blood vessels and function of heart
Circulatory System
Structure and function of lymph
lymph vessels
Lymphatic System
circulation and lymphatic tissues
spleen and thymus.
Respiratory System
Structure and function of respiratory organs
characteristics of normal respiration and deviation
function of alimentary tract and Structure
Digestive System
formation and composition of urine
Structure and function of kidney
fluid and electrolyte balance
Excretory System
Endocrine System
Structure and function of thyroid
parathyroid
pituitary
adrenal gland and pancreas
Reproductive System
Structure and function of male and female
reproductive system
Structure and function of breast and Reproductive
health.
Structure and function of brain
spinal cord
cranial nerves
motor and sensory pathways of autonomic
nervous system and spinal cord
Nervous System
Sense organs
Skin
eye
ear
nose and tongue
Physiology of vision
hearing, smell, touch
taste and equilibrium
Formation and growth of bones
ligaments and cartilages
tendons
axial and appendicular
classification of bones
skeleton
Structure and function of muscle
Skeletal & Muscular System

2. MICROBIOLOGY :
History of bacteriology
microbiology
types of microorganisms
normal flora of body
pathogenesis and common diseases
culture and isolation of microbes.
Sources and types of infection
factors affecting growth of microbes
reaction of body to infection
mechanism of resistance and collection of specimen
cycle of transmission of infection
Society – definition
social groups-types
structures
intergroup
relationship
group cycle
group behaviour and group morale
Social change
factors affecting and effect on society
institution leading to social problems
Social control
social stratification
social problems
prostitution
crime
divorce
dowry system
juvenile delinquency
drug addiction
alcoholism
handicapped
over population and slum.
Social agencies and remedial measures
Culture and characteristics of community
definition
rural and urban
cultural and characteristics
MODULE – II
1. PSYCHOLOGY :
Concept – scope – significance – psychology for nurses
Structure of mind
conscious
preconscious ,id
ego and super ego.
Psychology of human behaviour
concept of mental health
Basic human needs
dynamics of behaviour
motivation of drives
body mind relationship
mental health
Mental mechanisms
uses and importance
Attitudes- meaning
development
changes in attitude
effects of attitude on behaviour
importance of positive attitude for nurse
Habits
meaning and formation
breaking of bad habits
importance – good habit formation – for the nurse.
Learning – nature
types, laws of learning
factors affecting learning
memory and forgetting
Thinking and Reasoning
nature and types of thinking
reasoning
problem solving
importance of creative thinking for nurse
Observation and Perception
Attention, perception
laws of perception
factors affecting attention and perception
errors in perception
Concept and development of personality
assessment of personality
characteristics of various age groups
will and character
Nature and measurement of intelligence
mental ability
nature of intelligence and development
Individual difference in intelligence.

2. SOCIOLOGY :
Nature – scope – significance – sociology in nursing
Socialisation process
influence of environment – individual development
rights – responsibilities – individual in society
socialisation
process – effect of environment – human growth – development
Concept – charecteristics – type of family
family cycle – basic needs of family
functions of family
importance of interdependence of family members
important functions – family – their problems
types of marriage
medical – sociology aspects – marriage.
MODULE – III
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING :
Concept – scope – ethics – principles of nursing
history of nursing in India
health care agencies
Holistic approach in nursing
determinants of health
effects of illness
Therapeutic Environment-physical
psychological and aesthetic factors
prevention of environmental hazard
Patient’s adjustment to hospital-person
socio-economic and cultural
background Admission
transfer and discharge procedures
Basic nursing skills-Communication
interview, recording and reporting
Nursing process-assessment
diagnosis
planning
implementation and evaluation
Meeting the basic needs of patient
Physical needs, hygienic needs
elimination needs
nutritional needs
psychological and spiritual needs
Diversional and recreational therapy
care of terminally ill and dying patient.
Assessment of patient
Physical, physiological – psychological assessment.
Infection control methods
nature and type of infection
chain of infection transmission
Medical and surgical asepsis
isolation precaution
barrier nursing
hand washing
isolation
personal protective equipment – its uses, types
techniques of wearing and removing
transportation of infected patient
Biomedical waste management-importance
types, hazards
decontamination of hospital waste
segregation and transportation
disposal
Therapeutic nursing care
Care of patient with respiratory problem
altered body temperature
fluid electrolyte imbalance
body elimination deviation
care of unconscious patient
bed ridden patient
care of patients with pain.
Clinical Pharmacology
Principles
routes
effects and storage of medications
medication errors
Broad classification of drugs
systems of drug measurements
dosage calculations
terminologies
abbreviations
prescription of medications
Oral and parenteral therapies,
advanced techniques epidural
intrathecal – intraosseous – intraperitoneal
intrapleural
intraarterial
Topical administration
direct applications
inhalations
recording – reporting – medications administered

2. FIRST AID :
Importance and principles of first aid
Procedures – techniques in first aid
Transportation of the injured
CPR
First aid in emergencies
asphyxia
drowning
shock, wounds
bleeding, Injuries – bones, joints
muscles
fractures
sprains
strains
hanging – falls
Burns and scalds
poisoning-ingestion
inhalation
bites and stings
Foreign body
eye
ear
nose
throat
Various community emergencies
community resources
fire,
explosions
floods
earthquakes
Role of nurse in disaster management
Rehabilitation
Community resources – Police – Ambulance services,
Voluntary agencies
local – state – national – international.
MODULE – IV
1. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING :
Concept of health and disease
Primary health care
Promotion
maintenance of health
Philosoph
goals
objectives
principles
concept and importance – community health nursing
qualities and functions – community health nurse
steps of nursing process
Health system in India
health care delivery system
health planning in India
National health and family welfare programmes
major health problems in India
Specialized community health services
nurses role
Concept and function of health team
Role of nursing personnel at various levels
Health information system
health agencies
International and national.
Health assessment of infant
preschool
school going
adolescent
adult
antenatal – postnatal women – elderly
Principles and uses of epidemiology
levels of prevention f disease
disease transmission
immunization
control of infectious disease
Family health services
family health goals
purposes and principles of home visits
bag technique, referral system
Records and repor
types and its uses
preparation and maintenance
Management of minor ailments

2. NUTRITION :
Classification – foods,Normal dietary requirement
balanced diet
diseases – disorders – imbalance of nutrients
food intoleranceinborn errors of metabolism
Various methods – food preparation
preservation and storage
Therapeutic diet
Diet modifications in relation to the medical – surgical conditions
Special diet low sodium
fat free
iron rich
low protein
high protein
high caloric
geriatric diet
diabetic diet
bland diet
high fibre
liquid diet
semi-solid
soft diet
Nutritional programmes – problems in India
MODULE – V
1. MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING :
Pathophysiological mechanism of disease
altered immune response
autoimmune diseases
Fluid electrolyte imbalance
operation room technique
management of patient undergoing surgery
preoperative
Intraoperative – post operative
Management of patients – impaired respiratory function
GI disorders
metabolic and endocrinal disorders
renal and urinary disorders
neurological disorders and connective tissue
collagen disorders
Nursing management of elderly
Prevention
screening – early detection
warning signs of cancer
Epidemeology
etiology
classification
pathophysiology
staging
clinical
features
diagnosis
treatment modalities – oncological conditions
Oncological emergencies
treatment modalities- immunotherapy
radiotherapy – surgical intervention
stem cell therapy
bone marrow
transplantation
gene therapy – other forms of therapy
Psychosocial aspects of cancer -rehabilitation
palliative care
drugs used in cancer
Medical
surgical – nursing management of patients
burns breast disorders
integumentary disorders
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
skin graft flaps
complications preparation of patient – constructive surgery
postoperative care
health education
Management of patients – ophthalmic conditions
Preventive and rehabilitative aspects
National programs on blindness
Ocular emergencies
Eye banking
eye irrigations
eye dressing – bandage
assisting for removal of foreign body
Management of patients with ear
nose and throat disorders.
cardiovascular
circulatory – haematological disorders
communicable diseases
Management of patients – sexually transmitted diseases
musculoskeletal disorders
Role – nurse – medical
surgical emergencies
scope and practice – emergency nursing
principles of emergency care
triage
airway
obstruction
hemorrhage
shock.
Trauma- intraabdominal
crush injuries
multiple injures
fractures
Poisoning- ingested
inhaled
food poisoning
injected poisons
stinging insects
snake bite
chemical burns
Environmental emergencies
heat stroke
snake bite
drowning
hanging
Role of nurse in emergency – disaster nursing-natural – manmade
emergency preparedness – community resources
MODULE – VI
1. MENTAL HEALTH NURSING :
Concept – mental health – mental illness
Principles – mental health nursing.
History – trend – psychiatric nursing
National mental health programme
Mental health assessment –history taking
MSE
Interview technique
National mental health programmes
Therapeutic nurse patient relationship
components
phases
significance
Communication skills
factors influencing communication
barriers
Psycho pathophysiology – human behaviour
classification – mental disorder
Disorders of thought
motor activity
perception
mood
speech
memory
concentration and judgement
Management – patients – various mental disorders
Personality types – personality related
psychiatric disorders
Substance use
child and adolescent psychiatric disorder
sleep
eating
sexual disorders
Bio-psychosocial therapies
role of nurse in these therapies
Concept – preventive mental health services during childhood
adolescent, adulthood and old age
Role – nurse – national mental health services
Psychiatric emergencies
crisis intervention
Patients with overactive
underactive
violent behaviour
suicide
adverse drug reactions
withdrawal symptoms
a/c psychosis
Forensic psychiatry
legal aspects
MODULE – VII
1. CHILD HEALTH NURSING :
Concept of child health care
trends and emerging challenges
paediatric nurse
Preventive paediatrics
vital statistics
Growth and development
Role – nurse in caring a sick child
Paediatric procedures
Medical and nursing management
children with behavioural disorders
Management – children – communicable disease
child abuse
Protein energy malnutrition
bites, stings, pica, tics
Health problems of children
accidents
obesity
Juvenile delinquency
Nursing management of patients
congenital disorders
Management of patients
various disorders of Renal system
Respiratory system
GI system
CVS system
haematological system
neurological system
and endocrine system
Management of handicapped children
mental retardation
dyslexia
vision
hearing impairment
Fluid electrolyte imbalance – burns.
Problems of locomotion
osteomyelitis
poliomyelitis
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliosis
fractures
Pre – post operative care
children undergoing surgery
Various child welfare services
ethical – legal
aspects of paediatric nursing.
MODULE – VIII
1. MIDWIFERY AND GYNEACOLOGICAL NURSING :
Scope – trends in midwifery
vital statistics
maternal health in India.
Stages of embryological
fetal development
Normal pregnancy
its management
Preconception care
genetic
counselling
physiological changes in pregnancy
diagnosis of pregnancy
antenatal care
minor disorders of pregnancy
Various stages of labour
role of midwife
caring for a woman in labour
Management of normal newborn
management of normal puerperium
.Management of complications during pregnancy
risk pregnancy
Management of high risk labour
complications of third stage
Puerperal complications – management.
Assessment – management of high risk
sick newborn
Levels – care in neonatal ICU
Obstetric emergencies
post abortion care
Role of midwife in the administration
drugs during pregnancy
labour
post partum period
drugs used in obstetrics
teratogens
Ethical and legal issues – midwifery.
Terms used in gynaecology
history taking
examination – investigation – gynaecology.
Physiology, psychology
pathology of puberty
Fertility – infertility
Management of patients
various pelvic infections
Care of women
gynaecological disorders
Management of patients
breast disorders
Menopause – physiological changes
signs and symptoms,
health
education
counselling
hormone replacement therapy
surgical menopause
MODULE – IX
1. NURSING EDUCATIONS – INTRODUCTION FOR RESEARCH :
Concept of education
teaching learning process
methods of teaching
Significance of research in nursing
research process
Purposes – objectives
steps of research approach and design
types, methods
advantages – disadvantages
Data collection process
methods – instruments – data collection
data analysis
compilation
tabulation
classification
summarization
presentation and interpretation
data using descriptive statistics
Introduction to statistics
scales of measurement
frequency distribution
mean, median, mode
standard deviation
utilization of research – nursing practice
MODULE – X
1. PROFESSIONAL TRENDS AND ADJUSTMENT & NURSING ADMINISTRATION
AND WARD MANAGEENT :

Nursing as a profession
role of a professional nurse
Professional ethics
etiquettes for employment
personal – professional
development- career nursing
continuing education
in-service education
Legislation in nursing
profession – related organisations
Philosophy – principles of administration
Management process
POSDCORB
Policies of hospital
various department of hospital
Administration of different health care units
legal responsibilities
leadership styles
Management of supplies
equipment Cost
financing of health care services in India
national health plans
role of state – central government
allocation of funds
health insurance.

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