Diploma in General Nursing (DGN)
The Diploma in General Nursing (DGN) is designed to produce Graduates who are professionally competent to practice nursing and to professionally empower qualified nurses with the academic attributes and values required of them in the nursing profession. The Diploma prepares students for General Nursing in both the public and private sectors, while allowing them to academically mature in popular specialized areas as well.
The programme is arranged to provide thorough practical training to the students as well as to comply with the practicing environments of nurses. Therefore, the programme is strengthened with techniques of adult learning, student-centered learning and online learning where the learning can be paced comfortably to suit an adult learner.
- To meet currently accepted local and contemporary international standards recommended for a practicing nurse from professional bodies.
- To access and evaluate current evidence and to base practices upon them.
- To optimize the therapeutic outcome by advising the health care team on aspects concerning nursing.
- To act as role models in both performance and for the future development of nursing and clinical services.
- To develop the transferable skills for life-long learning and continuous professional development.
- To explore and reflect upon their own clinical practice in view of continuous improvement.
- To identify and respond to changes affecting the delivery of nursing care.
- To develop knowledge and skills necessary to work in specialized settings or in specialized roles.
- To provide quality nursing care in a range of healthcare settings and contexts
Recognised by Private Health Services Regulatory Council (PHSRC), Sri Lanka
Registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Nursing degree
Nursing professionals
3 years full time
5 passes in O/Levels including English and Science with a Grade C in English Language and 3 passes in A/Levels any stream OR IIHS Foundation in Biological Sciences Or Other Recognized Foundation or qualification Equivalent to SLQF Level 3 or NVQF level 5
| Code | Module |
| Term 01 | |
| ENGL 105 | English Language for Oral and Written Communication in Healthcare |
| BIOL 207 | Orientation to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
| NURS 102 | Introduction to Nursing and Professional Standards |
| NURS 201 | Clinical Practicum I |
| Term 02 | |
| MICR 134 | Introductory Microbiology |
| NURS 221 | Nursing Process and Practice in Healthcare |
| NURS 222 | Basic and Intermediate Nursing Care |
| CHEM 103 | Biochemistry and Metabolism |
| Term 03 | |
| BIOL 208 | Pathophysiology |
| NURS 323 | Advanced Nursing Care and Procedures |
| NURS 202 | Clinical Practicum II |
| EVBN 105 | Health Research Project Work |
| Term 04 | |
| NURS 324 | General Medical and Surgical Nursing I |
| BIOL 102 | Pharmacology |
| NURS 203 | Clinical Practicum III |
| Term 05 | |
| NURS 325 | General Medical and Surgical Nursing II |
| NURS 226 | Oncology, Palliative and Geriatric Nursing Care |
| PSYCH 121 | Psychology and Introduction to Psychiatry |
| Term 06 | |
| MEDI 202 | General Surgery |
| SOCI 121 | Introductory Sociology |
| NURS 204 | Clinical Practicum IV |
| Term 07 | |
| FDNT 235 | Nutrition |
| NURS 128 | Emergency and Disaster Management Nursing |
| PSYCH 234 | Human Development |
| Term 08 | |
| NURS 231 | Maternal & Newborn Nursing |
| NURS 232 | pediatric Nursing |
| NURS 205 | Clinical Practicum V |
| Term 09 | |
| NURS 365 | Health Promotion and Community Nursing |
| NURS 131 | Mental Health Nursing |
| CPTR 101 | Hospital Information Systems |
Examinations, Written assignments, Speech tests, VIVAs , Case Study Presentations, Practical Skills Evaluation and Reflections.
- This pathway program provides a strong foundation for future studies in Australia or Europe.
- Opportunities to engage in research with the opportunity to present & publish in local & international forums.
- Clinical placements at JCI-accredited hospitals and internationally recognized healthcare institutions.
- Ability to obtain a world-class qualification within a short time period. An Internationally recognised program.
- Worldwide employability.
- Unbelievable cost saving.
- Elite lecture panel including industry experts
- Award-winning Learner Management System
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