PhD Program in Nursing

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The major purpose of this PhD program is to prepare PhD nursing scholars with

expertise in selected substantive areas, where nurse scientists will contribute to

innovative and effective ways to study nursing care, disease prevention & health

promotion, improve nursing education system and promote research, at all levels of

health care delivery.

Specific objectives:

1. To prepare a competent independent, mature and all round nurse researcher who

will pursue an academic or clinical career.

2. To encourage development of creativity, analytical thinking, critical analysis and

innovative problem solving.

3. To make significant intellectual contribution to the body of knowledge in the field

of nursing and provide innovative solution to the day to day problems faced by

nurses in their professional careers.

4. To prepare scholars who will evaluate critically the research studies in order to

assess the quality and applicability of research findings in handling the patient

care management problems.

5. Participate in Inter-sectoral approaches and utilize the recent technology and

standards in prevention of disease & promotion of health.

SYLLABUS FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Ph. D. Programme in Nursing

Note: Major four subjects have been included for preparing entrance test for PhD in nursing.

Weightage given to each subject is equal for all i.e. 25 marks for each. List of reference books is given at

the end of each subject.

SUBJECT 1: FOUNDATION OF NURSING & ADVANCE NURSING

Topics:

Philosophy of Nursing & Nursing practice

Brief History of development of nursing profession

Concepts essential for professional nursing

Quality assurance & quality control in nursing

Nightingale’s Theory, Henderson’s Theory, Roger’s Theory, Peplau’s Theory, Abdella’s Theory,

Orem’s Theory, Johnson’s Theory, Neuman’s Theory, Roy’s adaptation Theory, King’s Theory,

Health Belief Model

Theory development process

Health care delivery system- National, State, District and local level-in brief

Critical thinking in nursing

Technology for nurses and patients to improve care

Evidence based nursing practice

Trends in nursing, futuristic nursing

REFERENCES:

1) Julia B. George, 2011, Nursing Theories, Sixth ed., Pub. Pearson

2) Merilyn E. Parker, 2007, Nursing Theories & Nursing. Practice Second ed., Pub. Jaypee

3) Ruth F. craven, 2009, Fundamentals of Nursing (human health & function), 6th ed.Pub.

Lippincott

4) Anne m. Barker, 2010, Advanced Practice Nursing First ed. Pub. John & Bartlett

5) TNAI, 2001, History and Trends in India, Pub. TNAI

6) Carol R. Taylor, 2011, Fundamentals of Nursing, Seventh ed., Pub. Lippincott

7) Barbara Kozier, 2009, Fundamentals of Nursing, Eight ed., Pub. Pearson

8) Potter & Perry, 2009, Fundamentals of Nursing, Seventh ed., Pub. Elsevier

9) TNAI, 2009, Fundamentals of Nursing (Manual), Pub. TNAI

SUBJECT 2: RESEARCH

Topics:

Overview of research process.

Conceptualizing research study- research question, research problem & paradigms, research

hypotheses.

Review literature – Importance, purposes, sources.

Developing a conceptual context. Theories & conceptual models.

Designing Quantitative studies.

Enhancing rigor in Qualitative research. Research approach and design.

Designing ethical research

Sampling – probability & non probability sampling, sampling techniques, sample size,

probability and sampling error.

Tools & methods of data collection – Types, validity , reliability of tools, procedure for data

collection

Analysis and interpretation of data – quantitative & qualitative ,data presentation, statistical

analysis,

Reporting and utilizing research findings- communication of research result.

Critical analysis of research reports and articles.

Principles of Statistics and applicability of different statistical packages

REFERENCES:

1. Denise F Polit & Bernarlette P. Hungler, Nursing research Principles & Methods, 6th ed.,

Lippincott.

2. Denies F. Polit & Cheryl Tatano Beck, 2006. Nursing Research: Principles & Methods, 7th edition.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

3. Suresh K Sharma, 2011, Nursing Research & Statistics, Elsevier

4. Rose Marie Nieswiademy, 2009, Foundation of Nursing Research, 5th ed., Pearson

5. C.R .Kothari ,Research Methodology 2nd revised ed., New Age international Publication

6. Nancy Burns & Susan K. Grove, Understanding Nursing research 2nd edition ,Elsevier

7. Research e-gyan methodology. by IGNOU.

SUBJECT 3: EDUCATION & NURSING EDUCATION

Topics:

Philosophical Foundation for Excellence in nursing

Management strategies in the educational setting

Using latest technology in nursing education

Learning resources

Assessment and Evaluation Strategies -Program Assessment and Evaluation, Course

assessment.

Standardized & non standardized tests :

o Essay, short answer questions & multiple choice questions

o Rating scales, checklist, objective structured clinical/ practical examination.

o Differential scales, summated scales, sociometry, anecdotal records, attitude scales,

critical incident technique.

Curriculum development: curriculum models.

Role of boards/ University, INC, State nursing councils for maintenance of educational standards.

Achieving Excellence in Nursing education – Transforming nursing education, Promoting

excellence, Innovation, Evidence based nursing education,

Shaping a future Vision for nursing Education.

REFERENCES :

1. Barbara A. Moyer, 2008, Nursing Education, Pub. Jaypee

2. J.J. Guilbert, 1991, Educational Handbook for Health Personnel, Sixth ed., Pub.CBS

3. Loretta E Heidgerken, 2010, Teaching and Learning in Schools of Nsg., Third ed.,

Konark publication

4. Francis M. Quinn, 2008, Principles & Practice of Nursing Education, Fifth ed., Pub.

Nelson Thomas Ltd.

5. KP Neeraja, 2009, Textbook of Education, Pub. Jay pee

SUBJECT 4: NURSING MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

Topics:

Administration- Philosophy, elements, principles & scope of administration.

Management - Concept of management, Functions of administration, Planning & control, Co

–ordination & delegation, Theories & models of management

Disaster management: Plan, resources, drill.

Human resource for health and Nursing – Philosophy , Personnel management

Delegation of authority and responsibility

Managing conflict

Collective bargaining – Health care labor laws, unions, professional associations

Performance appraisal- tools, confidential reports, formats, management, interviews.

Discipline- constructive vs destructive discipline, disciplinary proceeding enquiries.

Self evaluation-peer evaluation, patient satisfaction, reviews.

Audit

Health economics

Health insurance

Leadership Concept, Styles leader behavior, group dynamics

Laws & ethics – Code of ethics & Professional conduct, Medico legal issues

Nursing informatics- E-nursing, telemedicine, tele nursing, electronic medical records,

management information and evaluation system (MIES).

REFERENCES :

1. Sakharkar B. M .(2008). Principals of Hospital Administration,. Pub. Jay pee .

2. Dr. Goel S. L, Dr Kumar .R. (2007), Hospital Administration and Management (Theory &

Practice), Deep & Deep Publication.

3. Harnold Koontz & Weihrich Heinz, (2006), Essential of Management (An international

Perspective), Sixth ed., Pub. MC Graw-Hill.

4. Anita W. Finkelman, (2009), Leadership and Management in Nursing, Pub. Pearson 5. Lucita Mary,(2007),Nursing Practice and Public health Administration, Second ed., Pub. Elsevier 6. Carolyn Chambers Clark,( 2010), Creative Nursing Leadership & management ,Pub. Jones & Bartlett. 7. TNAI, 2007, Nursing Administration and Management, Printed at Ideas 2 Images, New Delhi.