The following departments are actively engaged in the nursing institution. The department was established in accordance with the Indian Nursing Council's guidelines and core subjects. Each department is responsible for the teaching and learning activities of its respective subject. The department has a nursing laboratory that is fully furnished and outfitted in accordance with the Indian Nursing Council's requirements. Departments promote and encourage outstanding performance in research and publication, teaching and learning, and professional services to institute stack holders.
OBJECTIVES
The Department of Adult Health Nursing will be accountable to
Acquaint the faculty and students with latest advances in the domain of medical surgical nursing
Prepare proficient nurses to meet the holistic and comprehensive needs of patients with varying medical surgical conditions
Promote the culture of departmental and collaborative research activities amongst faculty
Develop, implement, evaluate and modify guidelines for the provision of clinical teaching- learning in the field of medical surgical nursing
Appraise faculty & students’ activities in the field of medical surgical nursing
Ensure collaborative activities with other departments in the college and university
FUNCTIONS
Organize workshops/faculty development programmes once a year
Participate in various professional activities such as being part of various professional organizations, participating in professional development programmes etc.
Prepare and implement guidelines related to clinical supervision and clinical teaching of students
Observe various health related days and facilitate student participation in celebrating the health days as per academic calendar
Introduce innovative teaching methods to provide student centered learning experience
Revise teaching manuals related to medical surgical nursing as and when required
Ensure departmental/ collaborative research activities and publications at least one per year
Conduct scheduled departmental meetings three times in a year and as and when needed
Supervise and manage the activities of advanced nursing skill lab
LABORATORY OBJECTIVES
Create a conducive learning environment, where the students can develop competency by practicing skills, which is supportive by nature
Equip the students with basic and advanced nursing skills necessary for managing adults with varying medical and surgical conditions
Aid in implementing standard safety precautions
Facilitate the students understanding and application of knowledge in caring for patients with restricted mobility
Ensure applications of scientific principles, while practicing basic and advanced nursing procedures
Promote the student’s skill and confidence in handling advanced equipment and supplies
Enable the students to set up and manage specialized medical/surgical units
Provide individualized training and give feedback for improvement
Provide the opportunity for repetition and reinforcement of various clinical skills
Promote hands-on learning experiences for the practice of essential clinical skills through providing simulation sessions
Ease student’s transition to an actual care setting
LABORATORY GUIDELINES
It is recommended to mention lab hours in the timetable or priorly inform to all the staff about lab hours
It is recommended to keep lab hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
The lab utility register needs to be signed in and out whenever the lab is utilized
Maintain silence and discipline in the lab
Faculty and students should follow hospital policy regarding attire while using the lab
Students are allowed in the lab only under the supervision of faculty
Move manikins or manikin parts only under the guidance of the faculty
Review skills lab resource manuals or reference materials before using mannequins. Please do not remove it from the lab
Do not use betadine or lubricants on manikins. Use the lubricants supplied with the mannequins
Use mannequins only for specified procedures
Report any malfunctioning or damaged equipment to the concerned faculty before using it, or else students who were present in the lab will be held responsible for the damage
Report any loss or damage to articles or equipment to the concerned faculty member, or else students who were present in the lab will be held responsible for the damage
Keep all cabinets closed when not in use
No bags are allowed inside. Students can only carry notebooks or papers inside
No liquids, markers, pens, or betadine are permitted near the mannequins
Do not sit or lie on simulation lab beds. Use a chair or carpet to sit in the lab
It is the responsibility of all those who use the lab to keep equipment and the physical space clean during and after use
Faculty accompanying the students should ensure that all equipment, mannequins, and other items used are replaced properly
At the time of the practical examination, student representative with responsible faculty should approach the lab in charge for issue and return of the articles
Articles should be replaced within two days after the completion of the examination
At the time of exam priorly inform about the lab hours, so the viva table can be arranged accordingly
In the absence of a lab Incharge cupboard keys will be handed over to the subsequent in charge
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