The unit “Review of Literature” forms a vital foundation in the study of Nursing Research, equipping postgraduate nursing students with the skills to critically appraise and synthesize existing evidence to inform and guide their own research endeavors. 

A well-conducted review of literature is the cornerstone of any scientific inquiry. It not only helps identify what is already known but also highlights gaps in knowledge, inconsistencies in findings, and potential directions for further research. For postgraduate nursing students, understanding the process of literature review enhances the ability to design rigorous studies, frame meaningful research questions, and justify the significance of their research problem within the context of existing evidence.

This unit introduces learners to the purpose, sources, and types of literature, and emphasizes the use of electronic databases, search strategies, and citation management tools. Students will also learn how to critically analyze and synthesize research findings, organize them thematically, and present them in a scholarly manner consistent with academic writing conventions and ethical standards of citation.

BCLS Module Objectives

This module prepares you to

1. Understand the various aspects of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
2.  Acquire high-quality CPR skills such as (circulation, airway, breathing, defibrillation & Drugs).
3. Perform CPR effectively in emergencies.

Completion requirements

To complete this module and receive your BCLS Course completion certification & card, you must do the following

1. Complete the self–study module during the stipulated hours
2. Participate in a hands-on interactive demonstration of high-quality CPR skills.
3. Pass the adult CPR theory and skill test.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has initiated the Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP) as a flagship program to reduce inequity in health in India. 

Aligned with NNF, the PEP project has been taken up by CMC & as a part of phase I of this project college of nursing is focusing on both faculty capacity development by learning the preparation of OBL in nursing education and how to impose it on the learners. 

The course you are going to explore is based on community mental health nursing which consist of 10 brief modules made and delivered via OBL approach.

A somatic treatment in Psychiatry

An introduction to use of LMS Moodle with hands-on experience as a student and as a content creator.

The Fundamentals of prescribing module is a mandatory module in the Adult Nursing I subject during the 4th semester of the BSc Nursing program under the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, This learning module is being integrated as part of Pharmacology course.

This Module is to be completed within 20 hours.

This Module prepares students about,

• Prescriptive role of Nurse Practitioners
• Professional, legal and ethical issues relevant to Prescribing practice
• Principles of Prescribing and factors influencing it
• Process and steps of Prescribing
• Prescribing competencies

To complete this module and receive your Fundamentals of Prescribing Course completion, the students must,

1.  Complete the self–study module during the stipulated hours

2.  Review the questions as,

• Multiple-choice questions to test basic understanding.
• Case-based questions that require critical thinking and application of knowledge 
• Short-answer questions for deeper reflection on the material and complete this course.

Community Health Nursing

This module is developed to enable the II-year BSc Nursing students to understand the disease process of Diabetes Mellitus and its care and management in a precise manner. 

On completion of the module, students will be able to

1. Understand Diabetes and its pathophysiology

2. Identify the clinical manifestation in Diabetes

3. Describe the various diagnostic methods used to confirm diabetes

4. Explain the role of exercises and dietary modifications in diabetics

5. Develop an educational plan for insulin self-management

6. Identify the role of oral antidiabetic agents in the management of diabetes mellitus

7. Understand the various complications of diabetes mellitus and its management

8. Appreciate the role of nurses in Diabetes care

The Fundamentals of prescribing module is a mandatory module in the Adult Nursing I subject during the 4th semester of the BSc Nursing program under the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, This learning module is being integrated as part of Pharmacology course.

This Module is to be completed within 20 hours.

This Module prepares students about,

• Prescriptive role of Nurse Practitioners
• Professional, legal and ethical issues relevant to Prescribing practice
• Principles of Prescribing and factors influencing it
• Process and steps of Prescribing
• Prescribing competencies

To complete this module and receive your Fundamentals of Prescribing Course completion, the students must,

1.  Complete the self–study module during the stipulated hours

2.  Review the questions as,

• Multiple-choice questions to test basic understanding.
• Case-based questions that require critical thinking and application of knowledge 
• Short-answer questions for deeper reflection on the material and complete this course.