The Tamil Nadu Open University Diploma in Health Care Nursing course is an excellent opportunity for those looking to pursue a career in nursing. It is a comprehensive program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful health care nurse. The program focuses on the fundamentals of nursing, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and nutrition. It also covers topics such as patient assessment, communication, and ethical and legal issues. Students will also gain an understanding of the healthcare system and the roles and responsibilities of a nurse. The course also provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience through clinical placements. Upon completion of the program, students will be well-prepared to pursue a career in nursing and make a positive impact on the lives of their patients.

Course Duration	Mode of Study	Fee	University Type
2 Years	Distance	Rs. 10,000	State University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Introduction to Health Care Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Community Health Nursing
2nd Semester	Medical Surgical Nursing, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Research and Statistics, Nursing Education, Nursing Management
3rd Semester	Clinical Nursing, Nursing Care of the Elderly, Nursing Care of the Disabled, Nursing Care of the Critically Ill, Nursing Care of the Terminally Ill, Nursing Informatics
4th Semester	Advanced Nursing Practice, Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill, Nursing Care of the Cardiac Patient, Nursing Care of the Renal Patient, Nursing Care of the Cancer Patient, Nursing Care of the HIV/AIDS Patient
5th Semester	Nursing Care of the Geriatric Patient, Nursing Care of the Neurological Patient, Nursing Care of the Gastrointestinal Patient, Nursing Care of the Endocrine Patient, Nursing Care of the Respiratory Patient, Nursing Care of the Reproductive Patient
6th Semester	Nursing Care of the Orthopedic Patient, Nursing Care of the Dermatological Patient, Nursing Care of the Ophthalmic Patient, Nursing Care of the ENT Patient, Nursing Care of the Urological Patient, Nursing Care of the Hematological Patient

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Fundamentals of Nursing
3. Health Care Management
4. Health Promotion and Education
5. Nursing Care of the Adult
6. Nursing Care of the Child
7. Nursing Care of the Elderly
8. Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill
9. Nursing Care of the Community
10. Professional Nursing Practice
11. Research Methodology
12. Medical Surgical Nursing
13. Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing
14. Psychiatric Nursing
15. Pharmacology and Drug Administration
16. Nutrition and Dietetics
17. Health Care Economics
18. Health Care Law and Ethics
19. Communication Skills
20. Computer Applications in Nursing