Fundamental Nursing

Nursing process (ADPIE)

Nurse-patient relationship & communication

Infection control, sterilization, disinfection

Isolation precautions (Airborne, Droplet, Contact)

Vital signs (BP, RR, HR, Temp norms)

Fluid & electrolyte imbalance (Na, K, Ca, Mg)

Acid-base balance & ABG interpretation

IV fluid types (NS, RL, D5W, colloids)

Pain management & analgesic ladder

Wound healing stages & dressings

Medical–Surgical Nursing

Shock types (Hypovolemic, Septic, Cardiogenic)

CPR, BLS, ACLS algorithms

Respiratory disorders (Asthma, COPD, TB, Pneumonia)

Cardiac disorders (MI, CHF, Arrhythmias)

ECG basics (P-QRS-T, common abnormalities)

Renal failure (AKI & CKD)

Electrolyte emergency management (HyperK+, HypoNa)

Endocrine disorders (DKA, HHS, Hypothyroidism, SIADH)

GI disorders (PUD, IBD, Pancreatitis, Liver failure)

Burns (Rule of 9s, parkland formula)

Hematological disorders (Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma)

Neurological emergencies (Stroke, Seizures, ICP)

Musculoskeletal (Fractures, Traction, Osteoporosis)

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Normal labor stages & cardinal movements

Fetal monitoring (Category 1/2/3 tracings)

High-risk pregnancy (PIH, GDM, Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia)

Antenatal care schedule & tests

Postpartum complications (PPH most important)

Contraception (IUCD, OCPs, Emergency contraception)

Drugs in pregnancy & lactation

Newborn assessment (APGAR, reflexes)

Breastfeeding problems & management

Pediatrics

Growth & development milestones (0–5 years)

Common pediatric emergencies (Croup, Epiglottitis)

Vaccine schedule (National Immunization Program)

Neonatal jaundice, RDS, NEC basics

Dehydration types & ORS

Community Health Nursing

Epidemiology (Incidence, Prevalence, Types of studies)

National health programs (NHM, RMNCH+A)

Biostatistics basics (Mean, Median, Mode)

Levels of prevention

Health indicators (IMR, MMR, CDR)

Mental Health Nursing

Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar basics

Therapeutic communication

Defense mechanisms

Pharmacology

Autonomic drugs (Adrenergic, Cholinergic)

Cardiovascular drugs (ACEI, BBs, CCBs, Diuretics)

Antibiotics (MOA + toxicity)

Insulins & oral antidiabetics

Emergency drugs (Adrenaline, Atropine, Dopamine, Amiodarone)

Most Repeated Topics in Last 10 NORCET Papers

Fluid & electrolytes

Shock

OB hemorrhage (PPH)

ABG

Vaccines

Burns

Psychiatric communication

Cardiac drugs

Isolation precautions