Are you preparing for the Tribhuvan University (TU) Service Commission Nursing Officer Exam (Open Category)? This guide provides a structured overview of both Paper I and Paper II, highlighting essential topics, key features, and sample questions to help you prepare effectively.
📝 PAPER I: General Aptitude & Teaching Methodology
🔹 Purpose: Tests the candidate’s logical reasoning, teaching aptitude, and research ability required for the nursing profession.
📌 Key Features of Paper I:
✔ Total Marks: 100
✔ Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
✔ Negative Marking: Yes
✔ Time Limit: 1.5 – 2 Hours
🔍 Syllabus Highlights:
1️⃣ General Aptitude
- Logical reasoning & analytical skills
- Numerical ability
- General knowledge & current affairs
- Communication skills & classroom interaction
2️⃣ Teaching Aptitude & Methodology
- Principles of teaching & learning
- Teaching-learning strategies (lecture, problem-solving, demonstration)
- Classroom communication & barriers
- Student evaluation methods (formative & summative assessments)
3️⃣ Research & Publication Ethics
- Types of research & methodologies
- Ethical considerations in research
- Data collection & analysis
- Referencing & plagiarism awareness
4️⃣ Information & Communication Technology (ICT) in Education
- E-learning & digital teaching tools
- Virtual learning platforms & Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Cyber security & ethical use of ICT in education
📚 Sample Questions for Paper I
🔹 1. Which of the following is an example of summative assessment?
a) Weekly quizzes
b) Final semester exam ✅
c) Class discussions
d) Group assignments
🔹 2. What does ‘heuristic teaching method’ mean?
a) Learning through self-discovery ✅
b) Rote memorization
c) Teacher-centered approach
d) Peer-led discussion
🔹 3. Which of the following is an unethical research practice?
a) Citing all sources properly
b) Tampering with research data ✅
c) Conducting peer review
d) Obtaining informed consent
📝 PAPER II: Professional Nursing & Clinical Knowledge
🔹 Purpose: Evaluates the candidate’s knowledge in core nursing subjects, clinical management, and leadership in healthcare.
📌 Key Features of Paper II:
✔ Total Marks: 100
✔ Question Type: MCQs & Short Answer Questions
✔ Negative Marking: Yes
✔ Time Limit: 1.5 – 2 Hours
🔍 Syllabus Highlights:
1️⃣ Fundamentals of Nursing
- Basic nursing concepts, nursing process & Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Ethical & legal aspects of nursing (ICN Code of Ethics)
- Communication in healthcare settings
2️⃣ Common Health Problems Throughout Lifespan
- Pediatric nursing (newborn assessment, growth milestones)
- Adult health nursing (common diseases, treatment protocols)
- Geriatric nursing & elderly care management
3️⃣ Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing
- Common psychiatric disorders & management
- Nursing interventions for mental health patients
- Crisis management in psychiatric nursing
4️⃣ Leadership & Management in Nursing
- Healthcare management principles
- Supervision & delegation in nursing
- Motivation & team leadership in healthcare settings
5️⃣ Research & Biostatistics in Nursing
- Importance of evidence-based practice
- Statistical tools in healthcare research
- Ethical guidelines for conducting research
📚 Sample Questions for Paper II
🔹 1. What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with anaphylactic shock?
a) Monitor vital signs
b) Administer oxygen
c) Give epinephrine ✅
d) Provide emotional support
🔹 2. Which nursing theory is focused on self-care and independence?
a) Nightingale’s Environmental Theory
b) Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory ✅
c) Roy’s Adaptation Model
d) Leininger’s Culture Care Theory
🔹 3. In elderly patients, the most common cause of hospitalization is:
a) Cardiovascular diseases ✅
b) Malnutrition
c) Psychological disorders
d) Gastrointestinal infections
🚀 Exam Preparation Tips for Success
✔ Understand Exam Pattern: Review past papers & syllabus thoroughly.
✔ Practice Daily: Solve MCQs and attempt mock tests.
✔ Use Digital Learning Resources: Leverage e-books, nursing websites & online study groups.
✔ Revise Key Topics: Focus on high-scoring areas like leadership, clinical management & research ethics.
📥 Download Full Syllabus PDFs Here:
📌 Paper I – General Aptitude & Teaching – DOWNLOAD
📌 Paper II – Professional Nursing & Clinical Knowledge – DOWNLOAD
🔥 Now it’s your turn! Are you ready to ace the exam? Let us know your challenges in the comments!
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