The Foundational Department for Novice Nurses
Nursing Foundation
The underlying basis for rendering nursing care — building knowledge, attitude, and skills that form the crux of nursing practice.
Department Overview
Overview

The crux of nursing practice

Nursing Foundation forms the underlying basis for rendering nursing care to the needy, sick and healthy individuals. The department prepares novice nurses by helping them develop the desirable knowledge, attitude and skills that form the crux of nursing practice. The B.Sc Nursing programme through this department enables students to gain scientific knowledge and integrate ethical principles into clinical work.

What We Teach
Educational Focus

Three pillars of foundational learning

Scientific Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, psychology, and computer skills as a foundation for clinical practice.

Ethical Practice

Professional values, ethical principles, and the desirable nursing attitude integrated into every clinical encounter.

Practical Skills

Bed-making, hygiene, vital signs, medication administration, dressings, and other foundational nursing competencies.

Clinical Training Areas
Hands-on Practice

Foundational practice across hospital units

Medical & Surgical Units
Intensive Care Units
Orthopaedic Departments
Laboratory & Injection Rooms
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