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NAAC - SSR Father Muller College of Nursing
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
(An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)
P.O Box. No 1075, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560072, India
By
FATHER MULLER COLLEGE OF NURSING
www.fathermuller.com
December 2013
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Topic
Introduction
Executive summary
Preparation of Self Study Report
A.
Profile of the College
B.
Criterion wise Inputs
1 Criterion I: Curricular Aspects
2 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
3 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
4 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
5 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression
6 Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
7 Criterion VII: Innovative Practices
C.
Profile of the Departments
1 Department of Fundamentals of Nursing and Nutrition
2 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
3 Department of Child Health Nursing
4 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
5 Department of Community Health Nursing
6 Department of Mental Health Nursing
D.
Criterion wise Evaluative Reports
1 Criterion I: Curricular Aspects
2 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
3 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
4 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
5 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression
6 Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
7 Criterion VII: Innovative Practices
E.
Evaluative Report Departments
1 Department of Fundamentals of Nursing and Nutrition
2 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
3 Department of Child Health Nursing
4 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
5 Department of Community Health Nursing
6 Department of Mental Health Nursing
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Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) opened its doors to the people of South Canara in 1880. It started when Fr. Augustus Muller S.J., a German Jesuit priest dispensed homeopathic medicines under a Banyan tree. It went on to become a Leprosy Hospital, now known as the St
Joseph's Leprosy Hospital and then into a fully fledged hospital. It started the School of Nursing which offered diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and later College of Nursing which offered degree in Bachelor of Nursing Science. Father Muller College of Nursing is a unit of
Father Muller Charitable Institutions, a Registered Society sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of
Mangalore, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru and recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. It is attached to a 1250 bedded hospital which is on the process of NABH Accreditation, a NABL accredited laboratory and ‘A’ Grade NAAC Accredited
Medical College.
Father Muller College of Nursing came into existence in 1987 with the four years B.Sc.
Nursing Degree course to keep pace with the rapid advancement in Health and Nursing Sciences.
The Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing Degree course of two years duration was started in 1988 for upgrading those with Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery. Its mission is to promote professionalism and to foster synergy between education, practice and research, to develop global competencies and skills necessary for being successful in life. In response to the pressing needs of the professional nurse leaders and nurse educators, a Post-Graduate degree programme in nursing, was started in 1992 with 5 specialties. All these courses were started under Mangalore University.
The Accreditation Report is a most valuable document, since the college is preparing itself for the first accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The document has been prepared with utmost sincerity and honesty to the best of the knowledge and belief. This report is prepared according to the instructions laid down by the NAAC which includes two parts.
Part I comprises (a) Executive Summary (b) Institutional Data (c) Criterion wise inputs
(d) profile of the Departments. Part II consists of (a) Criterion wise Evaluation Report (b)
Evaluative Report of the Departments (c) A Declaration by the Head of the Institution.
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The Core Committee consists of the following eight faculty members
1 .Sr Winnifred D’Souza Principal
2. Mrs Victoria D’ Almeida
3. Mrs Shiji .P.J
Vice Principal
Steering Committee Coordinator
4. Mrs Preethi Fernandes Member
5. Mrs Alphilin Jose Member
7. Ms John Neetha Priyanka Ebnezar
8. Mr Rajeeve Mathew
Member
Member
The Institution is very much aware that the dimensions and quality of education keeps on changing with time, and the quality cannot be assessed by a single yard stick rather it can be monitored through national and global trends in teaching and research. It is important for any center of higher education to know that true service lies in imparting education and skills, inculcating moral values and motivating young minds toward research for the future. The college is committed to the core values of NAAC.
Sr Winnifred D’Souza
Principal
Father Muller College of Nursing
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FATHER MULLER COLLEGE OF NURSING, MANGALORE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects
The College is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and is affiliated to the Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru. It offers two Under Graduate and one
Post Graduate programs which are self financing and ICT enabled. The exposure of faculty to recent advances and feedback from students, alumnae and academic experts give the right impetus and direction for necessary changes in the curriculum. For the last 25 years, the college was functioning in an old building and at present it has its own existence in the majestic new building with the state-of-the-art facilities. The College follows the curriculum set by the Indian Nursing
Council and RGUHS which make periodic changes relevant to the needs of the society by which the curriculum is kept up to date. Project work, field trips and participatory type of teachinglearning methods are the innovative components of various programmes. To help the slow learners, the college arranges remedial measures, and feedback mechanism is followed to improve faculty output.
Criterion II: Teaching–Learning and Evaluation
Realizing the importance of institutional responsibility in the teaching, learning and evaluation process, the college gears up adequate intrinsic mechanisms and adopts new pathways in achieving the goals of academic excellence. Freshers are given adequate orientation during the introduction programme. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) meets periodically to discuss the various issues regarding teaching, learning, evaluation and research. The process of admitting students is transparent. Students are admitted on the basis of their performance in the previous qualifying examination and a personal interview. However, 20% of the graduate and 25% of the post graduate admissions is done by the government through Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Bengaluru.
The novices are moulded to serve with compassion, care and evidence-based practices as they are exposed to the 1250 bedded hospital which now is in the process of receiving NABH
Accreditation, with NABL Accredited clinical laboratory. The college and the hospital are in the same campus. The College is equipped with new infrastructure with all adequate facility for effective teaching–learning process. There are 79 permanent faculty members of which 71 are females. Four faculty members are pursuing doctoral study. The College plans and organizes the teaching-learning and evaluation schedules at the beginning of the year along with academic calendar.
The College uses the following teaching learning methods: lecture method, didactic lectures, discussion, and interactive methods such as bedside clinics, nursing rounds and practical
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8 demonstration, and PowerPoint Presentations. VCD, Web Based Teaching, Simulated teaching, dummies and manikins are additionally used for teaching basic nursing skills.
Outreach programmes and field visits to milk dairy, sewage plant, water purification and supply plants and rural/urban health centers are organized as a part of community health nursing posting. Students are involved in conducting Continuing Nursing Education programmes, seminar, symposium, workshops and conferences, with the use of A.V aids like LCD, projector, flannel board, slide projector and over head projector.
Nursing procedures are taught through the demonstration technique in the laboratory; re-demonstration is taken and then the student is permitted to perform at the bedside. Students are provided with the opportunity for learning advanced nursing procedures like venous section, blood sample collection through vaccutainer, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsy and many other procedures.
During the hospital posting, the students are supervised by the Nursing Superintendent, Assistant
Nursing Superintendents, subject coordinators, clinical supervisors and ward in-charges.
The average number of students at a time in a given ward is around 12 per shift and number of hours that the student spends in the ward per day is 8 hours. Clinical hours are planned as per the requirements laid down by INC which varies with the year of study. The hours that the faculty spends in the wards for supervision of the students are about 3–4 hours/day .The schedule of clinical teaching and bedside clinics is displayed on the notice boards well in advance. Post graduate students accompany the medical faculty during their grand rounds. Clinical acumen is periodically assessed by the clinical supervisor at least once in their shift.
Students are encouraged to attend the conferences/seminars/workshops held within and outside the Institution. Guest lectures are conducted at least two to three times a year and whenever the opportunity arises. Education and administration tours are organized to various specialty hospitals and renowned nursing colleges such as National Institute of Mental Health And
NeuroSciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru, Amrita Cardiac Hospital Kochi, Bai Jerbai Wadia
Maternity and Children Hospital Mumbai, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, New Delhi and Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai.
The College examines the feedback of various courses from students which is undertaken by the Class Coordinators and the Principal on a quarterly and annual basis. Formative subject evaluation is conducted by the subject teacher periodically. The Institution has introduced the evaluation of the teachers by the students through an evaluation proforma which is analyzed by the
Principal and the feedback is then given to the concerned faculty through personal interview.
Feedback mechanism of the non teaching staff is conducted yearly by the Principal of the college.
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The faculty and students keep pace with the recent development in the various subjects by referring to journals, magazines, attending conferences, seminars, workshops and online resources such as HELINET. There are department libraries for the use of faculty and students which are updated every year with new books and research materials. The Post graduate students are encouraged to conduct intervention-based research studies and the findings are applied into the clinical and community settings.
The schedule for examinations is published in the Rajiv Gandhi University website well in advance. Father Muller College of Nursing is a recognized examination and paper evaluation center for UG exams. Students are supervised by the invigilators during the exams and any unfair behavior during the exams is duly reported to the Rajiv Gandhi University.
Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
Research, Consultancy and Extension are the three major extents of higher education. The college promotes a research culture among faculty and students through consultancy and collaboration. The following three major projects of ICMR have been undertaken by the Faculty of College
1.
Awareness to micro insurance schemes among rural population of Dakshina Kannada,
Mangalore.
2.
A study to assess the prevalence, knowledge and attitude of adolescents on non smoking tobacco use in a selected college of DK District, Karnataka, India
3.
Impact of Supervisory Support Training Program for health assistance in enhancing performance in PHC’s of Dakshina Kannada.
The College has taken an initiative to collaborate with other organizations for fostering research activities. The Institution has signed an MOU with the University of Applied Sciences of
Western Switzerland and a collaborative research is conducted by Prof. Agnes E.J. with Prof.
Favrod Jerome in the field of Mental Health Nursing.
Adequate funds are allotted to each department for conducting seminars and other such events like organizing various international/ national conferences, regional level workshops /CNEs/ guest lectures and seminars. The faculty is encouraged to participate in conferences and to present papers. In the last five years, the teaching faculty has published many research papers and articles in national /international peer reviewed research journals. Books are regularly purchased. 170 research journals are available in the Central library for the use of students and faculty along with
4648 online journals. Faculty and students participate in outreach programmes like Pulse Polio
Campaigns, Filaria and Malaria Control Programmes, Blood Donation Camps, Awareness
Programmes and street plays.
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Criteria IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The College is sufficiently well endowed in terms of physical infrastructure. The College of
Nursing occupies an area of 5579.46 square meters and the campus area is 29 acres 11 cents. It is located in a multi- storey building situated in the heart of the city. The whole campus is connected with internet facility (wi-fi) connection.
At present, the College consists of 13 classrooms out of which 4 classrooms are gallery type and can easily accommodate 100 students, 7 classrooms can accommodate 60 students and 5
Seminar Halls can accommodate 25 students. In addition to this the College has a large room for paper valuation, five Laboratories, one Computer laboratory, Audio Visual room and Department libraries. A large auditorium is situated in the 4 th
floor of the building which can accommodate about 600 students. The College has a Central Library besides different Department libraries. The
College is equipped with 13 administrative rooms, 2 offices and an air-conditioned Conference
Hall, a counseling room, Alumnae office, NSS office, and office for the Physical Instructor and a room for External Faculty. Provision of an elevator facilitates the easy movement of staff and students especially in case of emergency. The College has separate common room facility for male and female students and faculty. Toilet and wash room facility is available for the disabled and physically challenged students. Clean drinking water and wash room facility is available for all.
All departments and the offices including the general staff room have intercom facility. For all academic activities the College has the following facilities: Multimedia projectors in all the classrooms, OHP and microphone facility in large rooms. For encouraging the students to take part in sports and games the College has a basket ball court and a volleyball/throw ball court. There is provision for indoor games. Gymnasium facility is available and the College has a full-time qualified Physical Instructor.
Criteria V: Student Support and Progression
Father Muller College of Nursing offers graduate and postgraduate courses in nursing for the students from various socio economic backgrounds. For the past two academic years, 246 students were admitted from general category, 78 students from OBC, 11 from ST, 2 from M.Sc. category and 1 from NRI. Many of the students secured distinctions and first class marks.
The Institution provides good educational facilities and efforts are made to prevent dropouts by detecting and counseling the potential dropouts, regular evaluation of students academic performance and remedial measures for the slow learners.
The Institution encourages the students to pursue higher education and generally 20% of the students go for the same. About 95-97% of the students join various hospitals/institutions for employment. Students after the completion of their studies are given opportunity to work in the
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11 parent institution. Those who wish to seek job abroad, qualify themselves for ILETS/TOFEL. The students are encouraged by the faculty and guidance is provided for qualifying in such competitive examinations as per the requirements.
The College of Nursing publishes updated Prospectus, Academic Calendar and the Annual
Magazine ‘Mullerspring’. The College makes provision for acquiring computer skills for all students. As per the syllabus of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, both theory and practical hours have been allotted and periodic exams are conducted for under graduate and postgraduate students. Value added sessions and activities are introduced by the institution to develop life skills, career training, community orientation, good citizenship and personality development.
The College has a Counseling Centre and a Student Counseling Committee guides and counsels the students. Anti Sexual Harassment Committee has issued guidelines and a standard documentation format to note the incidence of sexual harassment. The helpline number and email
ID are displayed on the college website for the easy access. The Student Grievance Redressal
Committee addresses the grievances of the students and the grievances are aptly dealt by the concerned authority. The College has active bodies such as Alumni Association, Student Nurses
Council and National Service Scheme. Students have won many awards in the regional and state level cultural and academic competitions. The College has a website which provides necessary information to the students and the society.
The Institution encourages and develops entrepreneurial skills by involving and exposing them to a wide variety of health care education and management related seminars/ workshops/conferences, rural and urban health care programmes. Subsidized health care facilities are provided for all the students and faculty for getting treatment from the parent institution. A well established Security Department is open 24 hours a day, for the protection and services to the campus. Transport facilities are provided for the students and staff whenever in need. Fire extinguishers are placed at strategic points and all electrical wires are concealed and periodically inspected.
Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
The college has a rich tradition of visionary and transformational leadership which has driven the institution towards the phenomenal growth and development that it experiences today.
Such leadership facilitates in sustaining and reflecting the vision and mission of the college through every activity of the Institution. The faculty of the college works closely with the members of the administrative team.
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Management is committed to provide quality nursing education by appointing competent teachers, providing adequate infrastructure for the smooth conduct of teaching learning process and modern teaching aids including e-Library and online sources are provided. Clinical learning is taken care of by providing adequate supervision both in the laboratories and in the hospital. Duties of the staff are well defined and communicated to the staff of the institution through job description. Other responsibilities are communicated through circulars, notices, meetings and website of the institution. Records and reports are meticulously maintained which ensure smooth flow of information. Staff meetings, department meetings and class coordinators’ meetings are conducted every month with the HODs and Principal. Decisions taken at higher level are communicated and discussed and most of the decisions pertaining to academic matters are taken at these meetings.
Various departments of College of Nursing work hand-in-hand and support each other.
Periodic meetings are held for developing team work and coordination among the various departments. Teacher’s diary is an effective monitoring mechanism. Weekly submission of the work done by the faculty is assessed and examined by the HOD and Principal. Master Plan of the academic activities is evolved annually. The effectiveness of implementation of the Master Plan is periodically assessed.
The objectives are communicated and deployed to all levels, to ensure individual employee’s contribution for the institutional development through various ways such as t he organization’s vision and objectives is displayed at prominent places, notice boards/circulars to convey the messages. Regular meetings ensure interactive communication among the faculty.
Management Information System is in place to meet the needs of the students and faculty regarding academic and administrative aspects of the institution.
Performance assessment of faculty and staff is done through s elf appraisal where the faculty gets an opportunity to assess his / her strengths or weaknesses. Opportunity for self introspection is given whereby good work is appreciated and rewarded and scope for improvement is realized.
Annual Appraisal/Performance Appraisal is done by superiors- HOD/ Principal. Feedback is given to the staff on the strengths and weakness and where corrective actions need to be taken.
Welfare measures provided to the teaching staff are Provident fund, EDLI linked to LIC and pension, Gratuity benefits, provision for medical benefits , subsidized staff accommodation/staff quarters, Special leave, higher study leave, maternity leave, co-curricular activities and celebration of events for family members on festivals, sports and games. Special leave with reimbursement facility is provided for the presentation of papers and for research work. Welfare measures for nonteaching staff are educational loan for children, provident fund, EDLI linked to LIC and pension,
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Significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried out by the Institution are decentralization of authority, good number of committees with clear mandate for decision making, well defined job description and open upward and downward communication channel.
Criterion VII: Innovative practices
Father Muller College of Nursing pioneers innovative practices in academic and administrative matters. Over the years, the college has adopted a number of innovative practices.
There is ample encouragement and support for organizing the programmes for students and faculty in co-curricular and extra-curricular areas to foster innovation, creativity, social responsibilities and values. Students from various religious, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds intermingle, promoting friendship and harmony among disparate groups.
The quality criterion in all functional aspects of the college is met through IQAC. Since students are the biggest stakeholders of the institution, feedback from the outgoing students, alumni, parents, self-appraisal of teachers and interactions arranged by IQAC has helped to be selfcritical and continuously improve academic and administrative matters.
The students play various roles in assuring the quality of the education imparted. The student feedback mechanism improves the teaching learning methods and benefits the slow learner too. The Student Nurses Association encourages them to take leadership roles and promotes overall development of the student in curricular and co-curricular activities. The student involvement in the curriculum committee helps to achieve the institutional academic and administrative objectives.
The creativity and talents are enhanced and projected through annual outcome of college magazine named as ‘Mullerspring’.
The best practices of the institution are extension and outreach programs wherein the national days and health related days are celebrated. The college creates a bio-eco friendly environment and recycles water for sanitation. The Principal and Faculty maintain adequate networking between the parents and the alumni for the overall development of the college academically and for effective administration.
The institution with a vision to become an institution with a difference in the country is willing to attempt any pioneering effort in its onward journey towards academic excellence. The young professionals, who leave the portals of this institution, will be the people who are rooted in the core values and ethos which uphold the noble traditions of the nation, yet willing to open their minds to new vistas of knowledge to become the agents of social transformation.
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PART I: INSTITUTIONAL DATA
A) Profile of the Institution
1.
Name and Address of the Institution:
Name : Father Muller College of Nursing
Address : Father Muller Road, Kankanady
City : Mangalore District: Dakshina Kannada State: Karnataka
Pin code : 575002
Website : www.fathermuller.com
2.
For Communication:
Office
Name
Principal:
Sr Winnifred D’Souza
Vice Principal:
Ms Victoria D’Almeida
Steering Committee
Coordinator: Ms Shiji P.J
Residence
Area
STD
Tel.
No.
Mobile No Fax No. E-mail code
0824 2238320 9739715213 2438906 fathermullercon
@rediffmail.com
0824 2238322 9880305653 2438906 victoriacornelio
@yahoo.com
0824 2238324 9986041840 2438906 shijishivaji
@gmail.com
Name
Principal:
Sr Winnifred D’Souza
Vice Principal:
Ms Victoria D’Almeida
Area
STD
Tel. No. Mobile No. Fax No E-mail code
0824 2432349 9739715213 __ sr.winnifred@rediff mail.com
0824 2211612 9880305653 __ victoriacornelio@y ahoo.com shijishivaji@gmail.
com
Steering Committee
Coordinator: Ms Shiji P.J
0824 2430267 9986041840 __
3.
Financial Category of the Institution:
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Government funded
Any other (Please Specify)
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4.
a. Type of university
Type of college b. Status of university i. Unitary ii. Affiliating i. Government ii. Affiliated iii. Constituent iv. Autonomous v. Any other (Specify the type) i. State ii. Central iii. Recognized under section 3 of
UGC Act
5. Is it a recognized minority institution?
YES
If yes, specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other)
Christian Religious Minority
Minority Institute Certificate enclosed Annexure 1
6. a) Date of establishment of the institution : Date, Month and Year d d m m y y y y
0 2 1 1 1 9 8 7
b) University to which the college is affiliated:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore Annexure 2
7. Is it recognized by UGC/MCI/DCI?
–- Indian Nursing Council YES
If yes, date of recognition : d d m m y y y y
0 9 1 1 1 9 9 1
INC recognition enclosed Annexure 3
8. Does the University Act provide for autonomy?
No
9. Campus area in acres / sq.mts
: 29 Acres 11Cents Annexure 4
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10. Location of the Institution:
Urban
Semi-urban
Rural
Tribal
Hilly area
Any other (specify)
11.
Details of programmes offered by the Institution: (2 012 - 13)
SI
No
Programme
Level
Name of the
Programme course
Duration in years
Entry Medium of
Sanctioned
Student
Qualification Instruction
Strength
No of students admitted
1
2
Graduate
Post- graduate
B.Sc.N
P.B.B.Sc.N
M.Sc.N
4
2
2
PUC-Science
G.N.M
B.Sc./
P.B.B.Sc.
English
English
English
100
60
40
100
40
36
2
3
12. How many departments are there in your Institution? List the Departments.
There are 6 departments in our institution. They are
Sl.No Departments
1 Fundamentals of Nursing and Nutrition
Community Health Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
4
5
6
Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
13. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled)
Unit Cost of Education
(a) Including the Salary Component
(b) Excluding the Salary Component
B.Sc. P.B.B.Sc. M.Sc.
₹ 76,990 ₹ 69,985 ₹ 87,480
₹ 43,570 ₹ 36,415 ₹ 63,727
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B) CRITERION-WISE INPUTS
1.CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
Yes No
1 Does the College have a stated
Vision?
2
3
4
Mission?
Objectives?
Number of programme options:
Number of subjects taught in the institution
Number of overseas programmes on campus
Number
03
26
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5 Does the institution offer self-funded programmes? If yes, how many courses?
6 Inter/multidisciplinary programmes
All
7
8
9
Programmes with semester system
Programmes with choice based credit system
Programmes with elective options
10 Courses offered in modular form
11 Courses with ICT enabled teaching learning Process
12 Programmes where assessment of teachers by the students is practiced
13 Programmes with faculty exchange/
visiting faculty
14 New programmes (UG and PG) introduced during the last five years
15 Subjects in which major syllabus revision was done during the last five years
16 Obligatory internship
17 Introduction of contemporary courses
18 Is there any mechanism to obtain
feedback on curricular aspects from a Academic Peers? b Alumni? c Students? d Employers? e Any other (Please specify)? Parents
19 Course evaluation made
20 Programmes with twinning arrangement
International collaboration
1) University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland
2) Republica Democratica De Timor-Leste
3) Chang Jung Christian University,Taiwan
21 Any others (specify)
03
01
01
03
01
02
08
Annexure - 5
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2. CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
1. How are students selected for admission to various courses?
Sl.No Criterion Courses
B.Sc. P.B.B.Sc. M.Sc.
- - - A
B
Through an entrance test developed by the
Institution
Common entrance test conducted by the
University / Government
20% -
C
D
E
F
Through interview
Entrance test and interview
Merit at the previous qualifying examination
Any other (specify) –
80% 100%
20%
80%
2. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered for admission during the previous academic year
Programmes
(UG and PG)
B Sc
P B B Sc
M.Sc.
Open category
Highest %
90
80.72
80.72
SC/ST category
Lowest % Highest % Lowest %
50.25
57.23
58.16
-
-
-
3. Number of working days in the last academic year - 303
-
-
-
Any other
-
-
-
4. Number of teaching days in the last academic year – 280
5. Number of positions sanctioned and filled
Sanctioned Filled
Teaching 79 79
Non-teaching 18 18
Technical 03 03
6. a . Number of regular and permanent teachers (gender-wise)
Professor
Male
03
Female
11
Readers/ Associate Professor 05
Assistant Professor 09
Lecturers 07
Assistant Lecturers
Total 13
27
26
78
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19 b. Number of temporary teachers (gender-wise)
Lecturers – Part time
Male
05
Lecturers (Management appointees) – Full time -
Lecturers (Management appointees) – Part –time -
Total c. Number of teachers –
05
Male
Same state
Other states
Overseas
05
05
-
Female
07
-
-
07
Female
63
18
-
7. a. Number of qualified/ permanent teachers and their percentage to the total number of faculty
Number %
91 100
b.
Teacher: student ratio:
1 6 c. Number of teachers with Ph.D. as the highest qualification and their percentage to the total faculty strength (MD/MS)
- -
d. Number of teachers with M. Phil as the highest qualification and their percentage to the total faculty strength
- -
f. Number and Percentage of the faculty served as resource Persons in Workshops/
Seminars/ Conferences during the last five years. Calculate %
Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Number % Number % Number % Number % Number %
7 14 10 23 08 16 08 15 09 11 g. Number of faculty development programmes availed by teachers
Year 2009
35
2010
36
2011
43
2012
48
2013
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20 h. Number of faculty development programmes organized by the college during the last five years
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Year
Seminars/ workshops/symposia on curricular development, teaching- learning, assessment, etc.
08 02 09 04 02
Research management
- - - - -
Invited/endowment lectures
Any other (CNE) add nursing service dept
-
04
-
02
-
02
01
01
-
01
8. Does the institution have the tutor-ward system? If yes, how many students are under the
care of teacher for systematic academic work?
Yes
No 10 per teacher
9. Remedial programmes offered
Yes
No
26
10.
Bridge courses offered
Yes No
11.
Are there Courses with ICT-enabled Teaching-learning processes?
Yes
No Number
26
12. Is there a mechanism for : a. Self appraisal of faculty?
Yes
No b. Student assessment of faculty performance?
Yes No
c. Expert /Peer assessment of faculty performance?
Yes No
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13. Additional administrative work done by faculty / staff? If yes, number of hours spent by the faculty per week
Yes No
12hrs/week by HODs
14. Any others (specify ):
Clinical supervision
18 hours / week
Involvement in administrative work of the hospital
Library reference
Research activities : UG and PG guidance
1-8 hours / day
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3. CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
1. How many teaching faculty are actively involved in Research? (Guiding student research, managing research projects etc.)
Number
21
% of total
38
2. Research collaborations a) National
If yes, how many?
YES
03
b) International YES
03
3. Is the faculty involved in consultancy work? If yes, consultancy earnings/ year (average of last two years may be given) Yes
4. Furnish the following details for the past five years a.
Number of teachers who have availed themselves of the faculty improvement programmes
Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
35 36 43 48 55
Annexure 6 b. Number of national/international conferences / workshops organized by the institution
National : 24
International: 1
Annexure 7
5. a. Does the institution have ongoing/ completed research projects? If yes, how many?
YES
Completed Ongoing
05 10
Annexure 8
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Major projects
Minor projects
University/
College Projects
No. of student
Research projects
6. Research publications:
Agency
-ICMR
-University Of
Applied Sciences,
Yes Number 05
Western Switzerland
-National institute of medical Statistics
Yes
Number 05 Institution
Yes Number - -
Yes
Number 87
Self financed
International journals
National journals – refereed papers
University / College journal
Books
Abstracts
Any other (specify): Articles
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Mean Impact Factor of the research journals in which publications were made (last 5 years)
Yes
No
Yes
No
Awards, recognition, patents etc. if any (specify)
₹
₹
₹
37,93,550/-
3,00,000/-
8,00,000/-
Number
Number
Number
Number
Number
Number
01
09
15
7
01
10
7. Presentation of research papers, If yes, number of papers presented at
YES
National seminars –19
International seminars– 7 Annexure 9
8. Number of other extracurricular/co-curricular activities organized in collaboration with other agencies / NGOs (such as Rotary/Lions etc.) on campus:
YES
Rotary, Lions and Other organizations
Rotary, Lions and Other organizations
Rotary, Lions and Other organizations
Free eye camps every year
Free Medical Camps
Health Awareness Programme
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9. Extension centers: YES
Primary Health Centre, Surathkal 2000
Urban Health Centre, Mullerkad, Mangalore 2000
Urban Health Centre, Jyothinagar, Mangalore 2000
Urban Health Centre ,Jeppu, Mangalore 2010
Urban Health Centre, Nireshwalya 2011
Father Muller Hospital, Thumbey 2013
10. Number of regular extension programmes organized by NSS, NCC, etc.
NSS - 1
11. Number of NCC cadets : Nil
12. Number of NSS volunteers M–Nil F – 100
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4
5
6
7
8
1
2
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4. CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
(a) Campus area in acres
(b) Built in area in sq. meters
(1 sq.ft. = 0.093 sq.mt)
Working hours of the library
29 acres 11 cents
42,976.26 sq.mts
On working days
On holidays
8.00am to 10.00pm
9.00am to 1.00pm
On examination days 8.00am to 10.00pm
Average number of faculty visiting the library/day 30
Average number of students visiting the library/day
Stock of books in the library
217 a Number of Titles b Number of Volumes
Furnish the information regarding the number of journals subscribed by the institution
Open access
Total collection
3467
4523
4818
Annexure - 12
Yes
a Books b Textbooks c Reference books d Magazines
4523
3650
873
13 e Current journals
Indian journals
Foreign journals f Peer reviewed journals g Back volumes of journals h e-information resources
108
62
332
738
CDs/ DVDs
Databases Journals :
Databases Books :
532/42
Wolter Kluwver, Science
Direct, MD Consult, BMJ,
Oxford University Press,
Annual Reviews, Cambridge
University Press, Indian
Journals, EB.SC.OHOST ( H
W Wilson) J –Gateplus, E-
Library USA
E-brary, EB.SC.O Host- Net
Library, Taylor Francis,
Myilibrary- McGraw-Hill,
Jaypee
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Online journals 4648
Other AV resources:
Computer with speakers
TV
VCR
Headphone
Slide Projector
Laptops
LCD projectors
OHP i Special collection
Braille materials
UNO Depository Centre
World Bank Repository
–
–
Materials acquired under special schemes
–
(IEEE, ACM, NBHM, DST etc.)
Competitive examinations 24
Book Bank
–
–
40
01
26
18
10
40
1
1
Manuscripts (thesis)
Any other. Please specify - Gift books
973
421
WHO Publications 519
9. Number of books/journals / periodicals added during the last five years and their cost
26
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
No. Cost (
₹)
No. Cost (
₹)
No. Cost (
₹)
No. Cost (
₹)
No. Cost (
₹)
Text books
Other books
(gift)
Journals/
Periodicals
Any other
(gift)
Journals
101 67,438 102 1,75,507 84 87,498 149 1,62,193 101 1,11,180
48
19
-
18 1,89,820
-
61
20 2,80,695
25
-
-
134
19
23
-
2,53,059
-
22
19
15
-
2,56,897
-
1
23 3,44,254
17
-
-
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10 Mention the total carpet area of the
Central Library (in sq. ft)
Number of departmental libraries
5198.88 square meters in 3 floor
05
Average carpet area of the departmental libraries
20.448 square meter
Seating capacity of the Central Library 500 in 3 Blocks
11 Automation of Library: Yes
If yes, fully automated
16
Partially automated
Name the application software used Easylib
12 Percentage of library budget in relation to total budget
13 Services/facilities in the library
Circulation
Clipping
Bibliographic compilation
Reference
Photocopying
Computer and Printing
Internet
Digitalization
Document Delivery Service
10%
Inter-library loan
Power back up
Information display and notification
User orientation /information literacy
Any others please specify Separate reading room for students to read personal books.
Yes 14 Are students allowed to retain books for examinations?
15 Furnish
Average number of books issued
/returned per day
Average number of users who visited/consulted per month
25
2190
Ratio of library books to the number of students enrolled
Computer terminals
Number of computers in the college
Number of Departments with computer facilities
Central computer facility (Number of terminals)
Budget allotted for computers in the last academic year
1:10
37
05
40
₹
13,20,999.00/-
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Amount spent on maintenance and upgrading of computer facilities in the last academic year
Internet connecting facility:
Dialup
Baseline
Broadband
Number of terminals with Internet facility available to
Students
Teachers
₹
2,83,600/-
-
Yes
Entire campus is connected with wi-fi connectivity
02-Local area connection, wireless connection in college
04-Local area connection, wireless connection in college
Non-teaching staff 04-Local area connection
Workshop/Instrumentation Centre Yes
Year of est. 1987
Any other (specify)
17 Health Centre
18 Residential accommodation
19
Faculty
Non-teaching staff
Hostels
Yes
Year of est. 1987
Yes
Year of est. 1987.
No
Yes
Year of est. 1987
If yes, number of students residing in hostels
Male
Female
20 Sports field
21 Gymnasium
22
Women’s rest rooms
23 Transport
24 Canteen
25
Students centre ( Visitor’s Room)
26 Media centre
27 Equipments/teaching aids:
LCD projectors
OHP
Slide projectors
TV/Cable connection
DVD/ VCR players
Edusat/ Vsat
28 Indoor sports facilities
Yes
Number 03
Yes
Number 566
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Year of est. 2000
Yes
Year of est. 1987
Yes Year of est. 1987
Yes
Year of est. 1987
Year of est. 1987
Year of est. 1987
Year of est. 2007
Number:
Yes
10
Yes
10
Yes
01
Yes
01
Yes
01
No
Nil
Yes
Year of est. 1987
29 Any others (specify)
Laptops
Notebooks
Desktops
17
09
11
28
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5. CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
1.
Student strength
Graduate Nursing Student strength for the past 5 years
Karnataka Other States NRI
Batch M F T M
2009 2 53 55 3
2010
2011
2012
2013
-
-
-
-
F
73
T
76
M
-
51 51 2 87 89
48 48 1 103 104
38 38 - 101 101
30 30
-
-
-
- 103 103 -
M-Male F-Female T-Total
F
-
-
-
-
1
T
-
-
-
-
1
Postgraduate Nursing Student strength for the past 5 years
M
-
-
-
-
-
Overseas
F
-
-
-
1
1
T
-
1
-
-
1
Karnataka
Batch M F T M
Other States
F T
2009 1 10 11 2
2010 3 8 11 2
2011 5 6 11 5
14
13
20
16
15
25
M
-
-
-
NRI
F
-
-
-
2012 1
2013 -
7
5
8
5
2
1
26
22
28
23
-
-
-
1
M-Male F-Female T-Total
2.
Student freeships and scholarships: (last year)
T
-
-
-
-
1
M
Overseas
F
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
T
-
-
-
-
-
Endowments
Scholarship (government)
Number of loan facilities
Any other student financial support schemes (specify)
( fee concession from the
Institution)
Number
-
560 students
-
5 students
Amount
-
₹
39,39,752/-
-
₹
7,50,000/-
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3.
Does the institution obtain feedback from students on their campus experience – Yes
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4.
Major Cultural Events (Last year data)
Inter-collegiate
Inter-university
National
Any other (specify)
Organized
Yes No Number Yes
01
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Participated
No
-
Number
5
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5.
Examination Results (past five years)
B.Sc. Nursing student result for the past 5 years
Pass %
First Class
Distinction
Ranks
2008
100
59
1
-
2009
100
44
16
-
2010
100
52
8
-
2011
100
67
9
-
2012
99
63
23
-
P.B.B.Sc. Nursing student result for the past 5 years
2008 2009 2010
Pass % 100 100 100
First Class
Distinction
Ranks
36
4
-
22
3
-
31
9
-
2011
100
29
10
-
2012
98
23
11
-
M.Sc. Nursing student result for the past 5 years
2008 2009
Pass %
First Class
Distinction
Ranks
100
28
-
-
98
25
2
-
2010
96
9
17
-
2011
89
6
17
-
2012
92
21
12
-
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6 Are there any overseas students?
Yes
7 How many students have pursued post-graduation during the last five years?
Yes 140
8 Student Personal Counseling Centre Yes Established in 2013
9 Grievance Redressal Cell Yes.
10 Alumni Association Yes.
Established in 2010
Established in 1992
11 Parent-teacher Association Yes. Established in 2012
12 Students group insurance scheme Father Muller Health Scheme
13 Number of students using book bank facility
14 Career counseling/ placement cell
15 Single window admission for foreign students
16 Any others (specify )
Nil
Yes
No
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6. CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
1. Has the institution appointed a permanent Principal / Dean? YES
If Yes, Denote the qualifications
M.Sc. Nursing
2. Number of professional development programmes held for the Non – teaching staff (last 2 years):
02
3. a. Number of teaching staff
Permanent M 08 F 71
Temporary M 5 F 7
b. Number of Non – teaching staff
Permanent
M 07 F 11
Temporary M - F - c. Number of Technical Assistants
Temporary
M - F -
d. Teaching –Non –teaching staff ratio 5:1
4. Number of management appointees
Teaching Staff
08 F 71
Non – Teaching
M 07 F 11
Tech. Assistants
M 3 F -
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5. Percentage of posts filled under reserved categories: NA
(Minority institutions are exempt from reservation to these categories) a.
Teaching SC/ST
MBC
BC
OC
Any other
(General)
b. Non – teaching SC/ST
MBC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
BC
OC
-
-
Any other (General) -
6. Number of non-teaching staff development programmes
02
7. Financial resources of the institution (approximate amount) - Last year data (2011-12)
Grant- in-aid
NIL
Fees
₹
4,00,74,850/-
Donation
Self-funded courses
_
_
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Alumni association -
Grants -
8. Financial resources of the Institution (approximate amount) – Before last year’s data
(2010-11)
Grant- in-aid
Fees
NIL
₹
3,69,39,130/-
Donation
Self-funded courses
Alumni association
Grants
_
_
-
-
9 .
Expenditure
% spent on the salary of faculty
% spent on books and journals
% spent on the salary of non teaching employees including estate workers
% spent on building developmental assistance
% spent on maintenance, electricity, water, sports, examinations, hostels, student amenities, etc.
% spent on academic activities of departments, laboratories, green house, animal house, etc.
% spent on equipment, research, teaching aids, seminars, contingency etc.
Others
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
51.15
2.66
2.83
45.24
3.08
2.39
41.84
2.86
2.54
0.35
6.28
20.52
1.90
14.31
7.55
8.79
16.42
3.01
13.51
5.23
9.12
20.35
1.19
16.87
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Note: The above data includes amount spent on assets of capital nature but excludes depreciation
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10.
Number of meetings of Academic and
Administrative Bodies:
Governing Body
Internal Administrative Bodies
(mention only three most important bodies)
Any others (specify):
2011 - 2012
4
College Council –12
Managing committee –12
Departmental meetings -12
Class coordinators meetings-12
Staff meetings-12
IQAC – 08
Research committee -05
Curriculum committee -06
Evaluation Committee- 07
PTA – 02
Anti-ragging Committee-05
Library Committee-05
Counseling Committee-04
Placement Committee-05
Alumni Association-08
Prevention of sexual harassment
Committee-05
11. Welfare Schemes for the academic community (past 5 years)
Loans: No
Medical attention: YES
Any other (specify): Provident Fund, Gratuity, leave benefits, staff accommodation
12. Are there ICT supported / computerized units/processes/activities for the following? a) Administrative section/ Office YES b) Finance Unit c) Student Admissions
YES
YES
d) Placements f) Examinations g) Student Records e) Aptitude Testing (Counseling)
YES
YES
YES
YES
13. Any others (specify )
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7. CRITERION VII: INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
1.
Has the institution established Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms?
Yes.
2.
Do students participate in the Quality Enhancement initiatives of the Institution?
Yes.
3.
What is the percentage of the following student categories in the institution?
36
SC 1.57%
ST
OBC
3.68%
27.89%
Women
Differently abled
Rural
Any other (specify) General
99.47%
0%
73.4%
66.84%
4.
What is the percentage of the following category of staff?
Category a SC b ST c OBC d Women e Physically-challenged f General category g Any other ( specify)
Teaching staff
-
-
65
78
-
26
%
-
-
75
89.8
-
25
Non teaching
Staff
-
-
14
11
-
4
%
-
-
77.8
61
-
22.2
5.
What is the percentage incremental academic growth of the following category of students for the last two batches?
Graduate Students
Category At Admission % On completion of the course
2007 2008 % 2007 2008 a. SC - - - - b. ST c. OBC d. Women e. Physically challenged f. General category g Any other (specify)
-
100
100
-
100
-
-
100
100
-
100
-
-
100
100
-
100
-
-
100
100
-
98.5
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Category a. SC b. ST c. OBC d. Women e. Physically challenged f. General category g Any other (specify)
6. Any others (specify)
-
Postgraduate Students
At Admission % On completion of the course
2010 2011
-
% 2010
-
2011
-
-
100
100
-
100
-
-
100
100
-
100
-
-
100
100
-
95
-
-
83.3
100
-
86.6
-
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SECTION C
PROFILE OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department
2. Year of Establishment
3. Number of teachers sanctioned and present position
4. Number of Administrative staff
5. Number of Technical staff
6. Number of students
7. Demand Ratio (No. of seats: No. of applications)
8 Ratio of teachers to students
9. Number of research scholars who had their master’s degree from other institutions
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
INCLUDING NUTRITION
1987
10
01
2
135
B.Sc. 1: 4, P.B.B.Sc. 1: 3
1:10
Nil
10. The year when the curriculum was revised last B.Sc.-2009, P.B.B.Sc.-2005
11. Number of students passes NET.SLET etc. NA
(last two years)
12. Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average)
95%
13. University Distinction /Ranks (last five years) Distinction UG - 43
14. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15. Award and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16. Faculty who have attended national and international seminars organized (last five years)
06 nil
12
17. Number of national and international seminars organized (last five years)
18. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
1
02
19. Number of ongoing projects and its total outlay 01
01 20. Research projects completed during last two years and its total outlay
21. Number of inventions and patents Nil
Nil 22. Number of PhD theses guided during the last two years
23. Number of books in the department 102
24. Number of journal /periodicals
25. Number of computers
-
02
26. Number of specialty clinics in the department Nil
27. Annual Budget (2011-12)
₹
28,85,000/-
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1. Name of the Department
2. Year of Establishment
3. Number of teachers sanctioned and present position
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
1987
17
4. Number of Administrative staff
5. Number of Technical staff
03
2
6. Number of students 339
7. Demand Ratio (No. of seats: No. of applications) B. Sc 1: 4, P.B.B.Sc. 1: 3, M.Sc. 1: 3
39
8 Ratio of teachers to students
9. Number of research scholars who had their master’s degree from other institutions
1:10
Nil
10. The year when the curriculum was revised last B.Sc.-2009, P.B.B.Sc.-2005, M.Sc.-
2009
11. Number of students passes NET.SLET etc. (last two years)
NA
12. Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average)
99%
13. University Distinction /Ranks (last five years) Distinctions - UG - 110, PG-09
14. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15. Award and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16. Faculty who have attended national and international seminars (last five years)
05
-
08
17. Number of national and international seminars organized (last five years)
21. Number of inventions and patents
22. Number of Ph.D theses guided during the last two years
04
18. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and - the revenue generated
19. Number of ongoing projects and its total outlay 02 -
₹
11,60,000/-
20. Research projects completed during last two 02 outlay-
₹
10,000/- years and its total outlay
Nil
Nil
23. Number of books in the department
24. Number of Journal /Periodicals
25. Number of computers
26. Number of specialty clinics in the department
27. Annual Budget (2011-12)
114
-
02
₹
35,02,300/-
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1. Name of the Department
2. Year of Establishment
3. Number of teachers sanctioned and present position
CHILD HEALTH NURSING
1987
13
4. Number of Administrative staff
5. Number of Technical staff
01
2
6. Number of students 242
7. Demand Ratio (No. of seats: No. of applications) B.Sc. 1: 4, P.B.B.Sc. 1: 3, M.Sc. 1: 3
8 Ratio of teachers to students
9. Number of research scholars who had their master’s degree from other institutions
1:10
Nil
10. The year when the curriculum was revised last B.Sc.-2009, P.B.B.Sc.-2005, M.Sc.-
2009
11. Number of students passes NET.SLET etc. (last two years)
NA
97.1% 12. Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average)
13. University Distinction /Ranks (last five years) Distinctions- UG - 43, PG-08
14. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15. Award and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16. Faculty who have attended national and international seminars organized (last five years)
17. Number of national and international seminars organized (last five years)
05
01
12
1
18. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and 05 the revenue generated
19. Number of ongoing projects and its total outlay 02
₹
12,93,550/-
- 20. Research projects completed during last two years and its total outlay
21. Number of inventions and patents Nil
Nil 22. Number of PhD theses guided during the last two years
23. Number of books in the department 105
24. Number of journal /periodicals
25. Number of computers
-
02
26. Number of specialty clinics in the department Nil
27. Annual Budget (2011-12)
₹
32,50,000/-
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1. Name of the Department OBSTETRICS and
GYNAECOLOGICAL NURSING
2. Year of Establishment 1987
3. Number of teachers sanctioned and present position 12
41
4. Number of Administrative staff
5. Number of Technical staff
6. Number of students
7. Demand Ratio (No. of seats: No. of applications) B.Sc. 1: 4, P.B.B.Sc. 1: 3, M.Sc. 1: 3
8 Ratio of teachers to students 1:10
01 9. Number of research scholars who had their master’s degree from other institutions
10. The year when the curriculum was revised last B.Sc.-2009, P.B.B.Sc.-2005, M.Sc.-
2009
11. Number of students passes NET.SLET etc. (last two years)
12. Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average)
13. University Distinction /Ranks (last five years)
01
2
238
NA
100%
Distinctions-UG -57, PG-03
04
Nil
14. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15. Award and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16. Faculty who have attended national and international seminars organized (last five years)
17. Number of national and international seminars organized (last five years)
18. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
19. Number of ongoing projects and its total outlay
09
1
03
01-
₹
60,000/-
01 20. Research projects completed during last two years and its total outlay
21. Number of inventions and patents
22. Number of PhD theses guided during the last two years
23. Number of books in the department
24. Number of Journal /Periodicals
25. Number of computers
26. Number of specialty clinics in the department
27. Annual Budget (2011-12)
Nil
Nil
181
Nil
02
NA
₹
28,80,000/-
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1. Name of the Department
2. Year of Establishment
3. Number of teachers sanctioned and present position
COMMUINITY HEALTH NURSING
1987
14
4. Number of Administrative staff
5. Number of Technical staff
02
2
6. Number of students 246
7. Demand Ratio (No. of seats: No. of applications) B.Sc. 1: 4, P.B.B.Sc. 1: 3, M.Sc. 1: 3
8 Ratio of teachers to students
9. Number of research scholars who had their master’s degree from other institutions
1:10
Nil
10. The year when the curriculum was revised last B.Sc.-2009, P.B.B.Sc.-2005, M.Sc.-
2009
11. Number of students passes NET.SLET etc. (last two years)
NA
100% 12. Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average)
13. University Distinction /Ranks (last five years) Distinctions-UG - 93, PG-08
14. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15. Award and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16. Faculty who have attended national and international seminars (last five years)
08
01
09
17. Number of national and international seminars organized (last five years)
04
18. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and - the revenue generated
19. Number of ongoing projects and its total outlay 2-
₹
11,70,000/-
- 20. Research projects completed during last two years and its total outlay
21. Number of inventions and patents
22. Number of PhD these guided during the last two years
23. Number of books in the department
24. Number of Journal /Periodicals
Nil
Nil
128
04
25. Number of computers 02
26. Number of specialty clinics in the department NA
27. Annual Budget (2011-12)
₹
32,50,000/-
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1. Name of the Department
2. Year of Establishment
3. Number of teachers sanctioned and present position
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
1987
13
4. Number of Administrative staff
5. Number of Technical staff
6. Number of students
02
2
247
7. Demand Ratio (No. of seats: No. of applications) B.Sc. 1: 4, P.B.B.Sc. 1:3, M.Sc. 1: 3
8 Ratio of teachers to students 1:10
9. Number of research scholars who had their master’s degree from other institutions
11. Number of students passes NET.SLET etc. (last two years)
Nil
10. The year when the curriculum was revised last B.Sc.-2009, P.B.B.Sc.-2005, M.Sc.-
2009
NA
98.9% 12. Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average)
13. University Distinction /Ranks (last five years) Distinction- UG - 61, PG-02
14. Publications by faculty (last 5 years)
15. Award and recognition received by faculty (last five years)
16. Faculty who have attended national and international seminars organized (last five years)
17. Number of national and international seminars organized (last five years)
18. Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated
19. Number of ongoing projects and its total outlay
08
01
10
1
04
01Department
₹
50,000/-
01International collaborative
₹
3,25,000/-
01-
₹
25,000/-
03, Self funded 20. Research projects completed during last two years and its total outlay
21. Number of inventions and patents
22. Number of PhD theses guided during the last two years
23. Number of books in the department (CON)
24. Number of Journal /Periodicals
25. Number of computers (college of Nursing)
26. Number of specialty clinics in the department
27. Annual Budget (2011-12)
Nil
Nil
100
2
02
NA
₹
28,89,000/-
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1. CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development
1.1.1 State the vision and mission of the institution, and how it is communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.
Vision Statement
The vision is to heal and comfort the suffering humanity with compassion and respect and to be recognized as a global leader in nursing education and research.
Mission Statement
To promote professionalism by quality and value driven education with a global outlook
To make learning an exciting experience that inspires learners to reach their full potentials as lifelong learners.
To train young professionals for leadership to respond to health care needs of the public
To foster synergy and integration between research, education and practice by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership
Mode of Communication of Vision and Mission Statement
1.
Written communication
It is communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders by prominently displaying:
On the Institutional website
In the Prospectus
In the Academic Calendar
In the College Annual Magazine
– ‘Mullerspring’
On the notice boards throughout the campus.
2.
Verbal communication :
To students on Orientation day, Farewell day and College day
To teachers at Departmental meetings
To team members of a wide variety of outreach and rural health care activities
To the parents during Parent – teacher meeting
Goals
Provide student centered quality nursing education to contribute to the needs of nursing manpower development of the country.
Promote overall development of the nursing students by training in education, practice and research.
Uphold and instill respect for life from conception to death in the staff and students.
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Move into leadership positions in nursing, empowered to contribute towards meeting the issues and challenges confronting nursing profession
Objectives
To help students acquire knowledge of theory and principles of nursing and allied subjects in the delivery of comprehensive nursing practice.
To provide quality care to clients at various settings such as hospital, community and other health care agencies based on problem solving approach and evidence based care.
To promote overall development of nursing students with special emphasis on cultural, intellectual, psychosocial and spiritual aspects.
To help students to practice ethical values in their personal and professional life.
To prepare students to assume leadership positions in nursing service, education and administration with high level of professional knowledge and competency.
Short term objectives
To initiate student centered learning
To initiate career advancement training programs for nurses
To develop online feedback mechanisms- by the year 2014
To set up MIS in all processes involved in teaching learning
To set up modern simulation labs for skill training
To develop online learning resources (textbooks/AV aids, modules, videos)
To train teachers in mentoring students
Long term objectives
To start collaborative programs with premier institutions
To start interdisciplinary courses
To start the management training program for clinical nurses
To start student /faculty exchange program
1.1.2 How does the Mission Statement reflect the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s traditions and value orientation?
The activities carried out by the college adhere to its mission of serving the society and promote values that it upholds in the following ways:
1.
To promote professionalism by quality and value driven education with a global outlook.
Establishing innovative teaching-learning facilities
Recruit and retain the best qualified staff
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Fostering continuous updating of knowledge among staff and students
Constant up-gradation of existing facilities
Promoting value of life from womb to tomb
2.
To make learning an exciting experience that inspires learners to reach their full potentials as lifelong learners.
Innovative assignment guided by teachers/experts
Encourage self learning among the students
Promoting individual learning by providing library facility, wi-fi facility
Encouraging activity based learning in clinical area under the supervision of teachers and clinical experts
3.
To train young professionals for leadership who are able to respond to health care needs of the public
Providing opportunity for leadership by taking active role in community outreach programme, NSS, sports, extracurricular activities
Student leadership programme through Student Nursing Council
Encouraging to attend CNEs
Collaboration with the government / NGOs in National Health Care Programmes
Assume leadership roles in creating health care awareness among rural communities through intensive and extensive outreach services against re-emergent diseases
4.
To foster synergy and integration between research, education and practice by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership.
Establishing state of the art research cell
Building research attitude among staff and students by promoting departmental and staff research publication and project work.
By taking local/ national relevant clinical problem
Establish collaboration with National and International Research Organizations.
Collaboration activity with Nursing Service Department
1.1.3 Are the academic programmes in line with the institution’s goals and objectives? If yes, give details on how the curricula developed / adopted, address the needs of the society and have relevance to the regional / national and global trends and developmental needs.
(Access to the Disadvantaged, Equity, Self Development, Community and National
Development, Ecology and Environment, Value Orientation, Employment, ICT
Introduction, Global and National Demands and so on).
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Yes. The institution has adopted INC / RGUHS curriculum and executed as per the needs of the society in line with the institutional objectives.
Free Rural Outreach Programs, preventive and curative health care is delivered through a network of outreach centers.
Well qualified nurse educators as per the statutory norms are made available for implementing the curriculum.
Founder’s original work of leprosy treatment and rehabilitation is continued through a distinct and separate Leprosy Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre where students get a valuable experience of caring within the main hospital.
Students are exposed to the community field areas to develop the positive attitude and skills in managing various health problems in the community.
Students undertake various surveys and research projects which enables them to understand the health problems/needs under the expert guidance.
Students are exposed to practical aspects of caring the disadvantaged population like elderly, mentally and physically challenged, de addiction centre and rehabilitation centre
Student training is equitably distributed in the urban and rural areas and people of the locality are trained for self care for chronic health conditions.
Various units of the college collaborate with social network groups/ NGO’s for organizing outreach programmes.
Student participates in the local / national health programmes along with the government and nongovernmental service organizations.
Management promotes self-development among leprosy – cured patients, substance abuse persons etc.
College promotes eco-friendly environment by advocating waste segregation, use of solar energy, rainwater harvesting, promoting kitchen gardens and plastic free zone in the campus.
Students are well trained and made eligible to fit into the employment in India and abroad
ICT introduction –all the classrooms and labs are equipped with LCDs and laptops. Audio systems are set up in all large classrooms. All the staff of the college has access to computers. Whole campus is wi-fi enabled. Online libraries are accessible from anywhere in the campus. Students are taught using ICT materials (Video’s, power point, excel, models etc)
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1.1.4 How is compatibility of programmes with goals and objectives achieved with particular reference to priority of interface between Public Health, Medical Practice and
Medical Education?
Curriculum is modified as per the needs of the society in line with the institutional objectives by way of emphasizing on preventive and curative health care in rural and urban set up.
Students are trained in the medical college hospital with adequate facilities and staff
Post graduate students are exposed to their respective specialty areas through external postings
Institution along with medical college collaborates with various NGO’s like Lions Club for organizing various health programmes/camps.
Students participate in the local / national health programmes along with the government and non-governmental service organizations to augment the delivery of health care. E.g.-
Pulse Polio Programme, National Filarial Control Programme, National Malaria
Eradication Programme.
College conducts sensitization programme/health education to the public by organizing exhibitions/ health education programmes / camps /Well Baby Show/observing days like
World Health Day, World Mental Health Day etc.
1.1.5 How is the internship structure oriented towards the set goals and objectives of
Nursing Education?
Not Applicable
1.1.6 Explain the initiatives of the institution in the following areas: a) Orientation to Research And Rehabilitation b) Behavioral and Social Science c) Medical Ethics d) Medico legal issues e) Enhancement of quality of services and consumer affairs
Orientation to Research:
Preference to scholars with research background during staff recruitment.
Encouragement to faculty to attend and present research papers at conferences/ seminars/ workshops at national and international levels.
Conferences and workshops are conducted for staff and students on research methodology and grant writing.
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Staff is mentored in conducting scientific research and guiding students in their research projects.
Group Project is conducted by the graduate students which are guided by the staffs.
Post graduate students research requirements are being supervised by the approved guides to its completion.
Departmental researches are conducted.
Creating facility for collection of research data by organizing numerous camps in the
College and in the rural setup.
Faculties are motivated to carry out research studies and publish their work in peer reviewed journals. a) Orientation to Rehabilitation:
Students and faculty are exposed adequately to rehabilitation of leprosy affected. Clinical experiences are arranged to elderly homes, special school for mentally challenged at St
Agnes, Mangalore and Saanidhya, a residential school for special children. Students also visit ‘Prajna Counseling Centre’ working for rehabilitation of women and young girls and
Prosthesis centre in and out of the campus. b) Behavioral and Social Science:
The students are trained in effective communication for dealing with the patients and co – workers.
Students are trained to respect life, deal with the patients with compassion and respect, become crisis managers, give special attention to terminally ill patients
The students are trained in subjects like Psychology, Sociology, Counseling , Indian
Constitution etc.
Workshops on stress management and counseling are conducted. Training on relaxation and yoga has been given to the students; post graduates students are trained in basic skills of counseling. c) Medical Ethics:
The institutional ethos, built around its motto of “Heal and Comfort” disdains any attempt at unethical nursing practices.
The staff and students follow an institutional code of ethics which begins with the sanctity of the human person in the patient, respect for life and respect for code of ethics.
Ethics training conducted for staff and students.
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Guest lectures are organized on handling the patients on poisoning, RTA, handling abuse etc
Students are trained in medico – legal issues by forensic and legal experts.
Students are exposed to documentation processes involved in medico- legal cases.
Post graduate students are trained to conduct research following ethical principles. e) Enhancement of quality of services and consumer affairs:
All the facilities and their services of staff are available round the clock
Adequate provision for well equipped library and e-library facilities
Slides, equipments, models, charts and audio visual teaching materials are made available for the students.
Regular evaluation of the Teacher and Course by the student.
Protocols of patient care are observed from admission to discharge.
Parent Teacher Association – feedback is taken from the parents
Grievance Redressal Committee redresses students grievances
1.1.7 How does the curriculum cater to inclusion/integration of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in the curriculum, for equipping the students to compete in the global employment markets?
Students gain a broader global perspective of nursing education through
Library has database search service, Audio-Visual HELINET Consortium of E-resources,
Proquest Library and other CDROM’s and scanning facilities.
100 Mbps wi-fi Internet network available for students and faculty in the campus
Encouragement to participate in seminars, workshops etc. for in-house UG; external also for PG.
Preparation of slides on topics given using power-point presentation.
Computer lab for training students in basic computer skills, SPSS ,Microsoft excel.
Every class room is equipped with LCD, computers and audio systems.
1.1.8
Specify the initiatives and contributions of the institution in the curriculum design and development process. (Need assessment, development of information database,
Feedback from faculty, students, alumni, employees and academic peers, and communicating the information and feedback for appropriate inclusion and decisions in statutory academic bodies, Membership of BOS and by sending agenda items etc.)
Faculty meetings, HOD meeting, Class coordinators meeting and Departmental meetings are held regularly every month. Various issues regarding the implementation of curriculum are
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BOS suggests necessary changes within the syllabus and teaching methods are re-defined and it is further forwarded to the competent authorities to make necessary changes and its implementation.
University intimates the college about changes made in the curriculum.
Recent advances are added to the curriculum at the instructional level immediately.
1.1.9 How are the institutional goals translated into the academic programmes, research and extension activities of the institution?
Academic programmes:
Prominence is given to family/community oriented healthcare while dealing with academic work. Rural camps are organized regularly where the students participate actively.
All the academic programmes are designed with a view to develop students into professionals by giving opportunities for total personality development.
Research:
Research topics (tailored to the needs of the community) are selected from the data
generated during surveys and rural camps by faculty and students.
Students are encouraged to take up research projects which address the common ailments of the community such as communicable diseases, life style disorders etc.
Joint collaborative studies are undertaken to address their health care problems and needs.
Faculty is encouraged and involved in ICMR funded projects.
Faculty is involved in individual and departmental research activities
Extension activities:
The parent institution has 6 outreach centers.
The College in collaboration with the Father Muller Medical College provides outreach services by conducting health camps, mass health education programmes, home visits, anganwadi services and self help group services.
School health programmes and mock drill are conducted.
The College participates in various national health programmes along with governmental and non governmental agencies.
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All significant health days are observed in the extension services. The NSS group is also playing an active role in the extension services.
1.1.10 How do the Boards of Studies ensure the currency and relevance of the programmes offered?
A professor from the college is presently the member of BOS who meet at least twice or thrice a year.
Feedback/suggestions from the faculty are gathered and are discussed in the meeting by the
BOS representative of the college and the outcome is communicated to faculty.
RGUHS also periodically appoints subject experts to look into the revision of syllabus. Any such change after approval is communicated to the respective colleges by the University and then the college implements such changes.
1.1.11 What are the interdisciplinary courses introduced during the last five years?
The college actively collaborates with other disciplines within the parent institution though there are no interdisciplinary courses.
1.1.12 What value added courses are introduced which would a) Develop skills? b) Offer career training? c) Promote community orientation? a) Develop skills
Skills lab has been established in the institution.
BLS training is given after completion of the course.
Orientation and talks on communication, management and soft skills development b) Offer career training
Academic instruction and clinical experience for nursing students are tuned towards career training. Guest lectures on career opportunities are conducted. Career guidance is given. c) Promote community orientation
Rural postings, health camps in rural area, community awareness programmes, urban experience, mass awareness programme, interaction with self help group.
1.1.13 What percentage of the courses focus on experiential learning including practical and
work experience?
All courses have clinical postings. Experiential learning and work experience is gained during clinicals, laboratory work, educational field visits, administration visits and camps.
Specialized areas like cardiology, oncology, ICU, ICCU, emergency, community etc are identified and students are trained for the specialized experience.
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1.1.14
Does the institution focus on multi-skill development in its programmes? If yes,
illustrate.
The institution trains the students to develop multiple skills by conducting different programmes.
Besides, importance is given to the overall personality development of the learner. The programmes include:
Interpersonal Relations and Communication skills
Learning the regional language
Mannequins are used to demonstrate practical /clinical skills
Students are encouraged to practice procedures using dummies.
Power Point projection is used for both UG and PG teachings.
Organizing nutrition day, holding extra-curricular competitions, educational exhibition day.
Holding institutional literary, cultural and sports competitions.
Students get opportunities to do various procedures, assist in surgeries and deliveries.
1.1.15 Is there a provision for incorporating computer skills in curriculum for all students?
Yes.
The university prescribes the computer science as a subject in the syllabus. The Computer Centre helps students acquire skills. Students are encouraged to use computers and internet facility. The hostel and the college library have internet facility and whole campus is wi-fi enabled. Students are encouraged to make power point presentations for their seminars and gather information and images through the internet. Power point presentation is used in lecture classes, seminars, health education and tutorials. Laptops are extensively used by PG students. Students are familiar with the use of Excel and basics of SPSS (PG students)
1.1.16 What are the courses aiming to promote value education or social citizenship roles?
Promoting values is an integral part of the institutional ethos. The College uses various forums to propagate and practice values.
Students are oriented and trained in Bioethics.
The Bio–ethical values are imparted through the South India Unit of the UNESCO Chair of
Bio – ethics established in the campus.
Annual retreats, moral education classes are conducted
Rural postings, health camps in rural area and community awareness programmes.
Indian Constitution has been a part of the syllabus.
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1.1.17 What thrust is given to ‘Information Communication Technology’ for equipping the students for global demands in the curriculum?
Computers and internet facility to collect information from medical journals, online journals and internet. All the departments, classrooms and seminar rooms are ICT enabled. Library has internet facility and whole campus is wi-fi enabled.
1.1.18 What programmes are developed for physically challenged students and how is the same implemented?
Infrastructure is so designed that it is friendly for physically challenged; students are given facilities for easy movement and lift facilities are available for such students.
1.1.19 List the twinning/collaborative arrangements within and outside the country for various programme offerings.
Outside the country
Name of the Institution
Haute Ecole De La Sante La Source
Lausanne, Switzerland University of
Applied Sciences Western Switzerland.
Programme
Research Collaboration
Republic of Timor-Leste, Research Collaboration
Chang Jung Christian University, Taiwan MOU
Within the country
Name of the Institution
Indian Council of Medical Research
Programme
Research Collaboration
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 What are the range of programme options available to learners in terms of Degrees,
Certificates and Diplomas.
Basic B.Sc. Nursing
(Degree)
4 years
M.Sc. Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing
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1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility, value addition and course enrichment: a) Core options
b) Elective options c) Add on courses d) Interdisciplinary courses e) Flexibility to the students to move from one discipline to another
Affiliated to RGUHS f) Flexibility to pursue the programme with reference to the time frame (flexible time for completion)
If a candidate fails in theory or practical exam in a paper he/she has to reappear for both in theory and practical
For B.Sc. Nursing
There is no restriction in the attempts for the examination. Upto 8 years are given to complete the course successfully should not exceed eight years.
For M.Sc. Nursing
There is no restriction in the attempts for the examination. Upto 4 years are given to complete the course successfully should not exceed four years .
1.2.3 Give details of the programmes and other facilities available for international students
(if any)
NIL
1.2.4 Does the institution offer any self-financed programmes in the institution? If yes, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary etc.
YES.
Graduate Program – Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Post graduate Program– M.Sc. Nursing
Curriculum is prescribed by RGUHS. Fee Structure is controlled by State Government (for
Government CET) and also by Governing Body of the institution. Teachers are recruited as per
INC norms. Salary and allowances are decided by Governing Body of the institution.
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Program
Basic
B.Sc.
Nursing
P.B.B.Sc.
Nursing
Admission Fee structure
Management
CET
NRI
Management
₹
75000/- Tuition Fee
₹
20000/- Clinical fee
₹
24500/- Hostel
₹
20100/- Other fee
₹
27800/- Tuition Fee
₹
20100/- Other fee
₹
24500/- Hostel
₹
150000/- Tuition Fee
₹
20100/- Other fee
₹
24500/- Hostel
₹
50000/- Tuition Fee
₹
15000/- Clinical fee
₹
24500/- Hostel fee
₹
18200/- Other fee
Teacher
Qualification
Asst.
Lecturers-
B.Sc. (N)
Lecturers –
M.Sc. (N)
Salary
₹
₹
14280 -
20400
₹
27600 -
₹
44850
Lecturers -
M.Sc. (N)
Assistant
Professors -
M.Sc. (N)
₹
27600-
₹
44850
₹
35075-
₹
50600
Curriculum
As per INC and RGUHS guidelines
As per INC and RGUHS guidelines
M.Sc.
Nursing
Management
CET
₹
100000/- Tuition fee
₹
30000/- Clinical fee
₹
32500/- Other fee
₹
31000-61000 hostel
Associate
Professor
M.Sc. (N)
Professors
M.Sc. (N)
₹
₹
40710-
65320
₹
54395-
₹
84525
As per INC and RGUHS guidelines
1.2.5 What programmes are offered for practicing professionals in terms of training for career advancement?
The college organizes regular Continuing Nursing Education (CNE), workshops, guest lectures, symposium, panel discussion, demonstration and group discussion on topics of importance.
1.2.6 Does the institution provide facilities for credit transfer, if the student migrates from one institution to another institution in or outside the country?
No
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1.3 Feedback on Curriculum
1.3.1. How does the college obtain feedback on curriculum from a) Students? b) Alumni? c) Parents? d) Employers / industries? e) Academic peers? f) Community?
Students – Student feedback of teachers and the course is administered twice during the course.
The feedback is analyzed and is communicated to the respective teachers, the HODs and the
Principal. Student feedback is routinely collected by the teachers themselves after taking a few classes. Teachers make necessary changes in their approach / instructions based on the feedback.
Alumni –The alumni get together annually and their views are sought
Parents
–During PTA meeting feedback is taken.
Community –The stake holders (Patients in the hospital and family members in the community) are given a feedback form at the end of the service provided by the students.. Suggestion box is placed at OPD and feedback is analyzed.
1.3.2. How is the above feedback analyzed and the outcome/suggestions used for continuous improvements, and communicated to the affiliating university for appropriate inclusion?
The feedback which is obtained is discussed in the respective departments/course wise, and then in staff departmental meetings in the presence of the Principal . It is then communicated to the university as and when need arises.
1.3.3. Which courses have undergone a major syllabus revision during the last five years ?
A major syllabus revision is done in following courses by the Indian Nursing Council and is modified on the basis of global needs
B.Sc. Nursing - 2009
P.B.B.Sc. Nursing - 2005
M.Sc. Nursing - 2009
1.4 Curriculum update
1.4.1 What is the frequency and the basis for syllabus revision and what are the major revisions made during the last two years?
Syllabus is revised periodically as per INC guidelines and RGUHS requirement.
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No major revisions are made in the past 2 years in any of the courses of study offered in the college .
1.4.2 How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears a thrust on core values adopted by the NAAC?
The core values adopted by NAAC are: a.
Contributing to national development b.
Fostering global competencies c.
Inculcating value system d.
Promoting use of technology e.
Quest for excellence
The core values match the vision and mission of the College. The teachers lend their expertise in revising this curriculum of the University as many of them are BOS members. The way the curriculum is handled in the teaching- learning process is decided by the institution. a) Contributing to National Development
Curriculum implemented in the institution shows that in disciplined environment and taking care of health care needs of the population of India
Encouraged to participate in health awareness programme
Motivating students for rural service through camps and outreach programmes.
Holding camps in remote areas lacking basic amenities
Students participates in national health programmes and NSS activities
Organizing CNE in the clinical specialties and public health
Students are trained to handle emergency and disasters.
Publishing research work is carried out in the institution
Observing days of national importance b) Fostering global competencies
Exposure to most modern technology in teaching learning and patient care
Providing opportunity for hands on skill development in the clinical specialties under supervision.
Using internet based information to promote self learning among students. c) Inculcating value system:
The College organizes orientation programmes to familiarize students to the value system practiced by the institution.
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Respect value of patience while dealing with patients, the institutional requirement to go to the root of the illness, coordinating help to benefit the patient who are economically backward are some of the values.
Special occasions like Christmas, Easter is spent with patients or those in need like orphanages and old age homes. Students distribute gifts to them.
Respect for patient’s right
Some of the values promoted are: Respect for the physical body of the cadaver, value of patience and respecting their economic background while dealing with patients and the community d) Promoting use of Technology:
ICT enabled classrooms, staff rooms, hostels and laboratories
Access to e-library facility - 100 Mbps wi-fi internet network available for students and faculty in the campus
Emphasis on hands on training in good nursing care
Students use modern technology, both to reassure the patient and become familiar with usage of instruments. e) Quest for excellence:
IQAC ensures that excellence is maintained at all levels in the institution.
Log books are maintained
Assignments and library reference work are directed and supervised by the faculty.
Students get exposed to their clinical learning in the parent hospital which is in the process of
NABH accreditation
The microbiology, pathology and biochemistry laboratory of the hospital has received NABL accreditation, follows the quality benchmarks.
Research activities are encouraged through the Research and Development Cell.
Students excel in curricular and extracurricular activities
1.4.3 Does the institution use the guidelines of statutory bodies (UGC/ AICTE / State
Councils of HE and other bodies) for developing and/or restructuring the curricula?
Yes, Institution follows guidelines from
Indian Nursing Council
State Nursing Council
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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1.4.4 How are the existing courses modified to meet the emerging/ changing national and global trends?
Emerging health problems, recent policies of the government related to health are included into the curriculum at the instructional level after discussion at the Departmental meetings and approval by the HODs.
Guest lectures and series of talks are made available to staff and students as and when need arise.
1.4.5 How are the global trends in nursing education reflected in the curriculum?
Students are taught the latest developments in the nursing and health care through lectures, bedside clinics, procedure demonstrations, panel discussion and seminars.
A course on ‘Introduction to computers’ is introduced to students. Students are given orientation to use the library and e-sources.
Faculty is encouraged to attend national and internationals seminars and conferences, gather information, get trained in advanced techniques and practice them in the college. -
Staff and students also organize ways and means to disseminate this knowledge to all.
1.4.6 How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears some thrust on issues affecting national development?
Motivating students for rural service through camps.
Training students in the use of modern methods and techniques of nursing care.
Organizing seminars/conferences where national developmental concerns are addressed.
The parent institution has 10 outreach centers. The college in collaboration with the medical college provides outreach services by conducting health camps, mass health education programmes, home visits, Anganwadi services, self help group services
Participation in various national health programmes along with governmental and non governmental agencies.
All significant health days are observed in the extension services.
The NSS group also plays an active role in the extension services.
1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects
1.5.1 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the institution during the last five years in curricular aspects ?
Best use of technology- e-learning, wi-fi etc
Supervised clinical practice
Diverse method of teaching and learning-microteaching, role play, puppet show, workshop, panel discussion, OSPE/OSCE, undertaking projects
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External lectures
Collaboration with other institutions
SNA programmes are conducted regularly
Sport instructor, statistician and computer instructor are made available for students and the staff
Collaboration with clinical area (Nursing Service Department)
Central and department library
Research committee with panel of experts to guide the students
Formulation of quality policy
Creating infrastructure facilities to impart knowledge regarding recent trends in nursing and health
Orientation on new equipments and supplies
Introduction of newer educational methodology - small group teaching, interactive teaching, remedial teaching, skills development lab
Students conduct workshops and conferences as a method of learning.
To sustain quality and enhance it, the institution has adopted following measures:
Faculty is appointed as per RGUHS/INC requirements
Regular up-gradation of library facilities
Purchase of adequate equipments
Offering guidance and remedial measures to failures and slow learners
Question bank for all programmes
1.5.2 What best practices in ‘Curricular Aspects’ have been planned/ implemented by the institution?
Well qualified and experienced faculty as per RGUHS/INC requirements
Ensuring wide exposure of students to clinical field-development of nursing care competencies by rich exposure along with adequate clinical supervision and teaching.
Collaboration with the nursing service department-enabling better control over clinical environment and improving teacher competencies in terms of nursing skills
Use of student centered teaching learning approaches/diverse method of teaching and learning - microteaching, seminars, role play, field trip, workshop, symposia, panel discussion and project methods.
Offered guidance and remedial education to students when they fail to perform in academics
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Optimum use of technology/resources in teaching learning Department library,
HELINET, e-learning, wi-fi etc
Conducting outreach programs, rural free medical camps, health education, health checkups, observation of significant days, participation in national health programs and through NSS unit.
Innovative formative methods of assessment introduced - OSPE/OSCE and question bank.
Quality Assurance Cell formulation of quality policy
Collaboration with other institutions
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CRITERION II: TEACHING – LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2. 1 Admission Process and Student Profile.
2. 1.1 How does the institution ensure wide publicity to the admission process?
Prospectus
Advertisement in regional / national newspapers
Institutional website : www.fathermuller.com
Student referral
Ex-students of the college and institutions
Referral from religious bodies
Awareness programmes like career guidance, health awareness programmes, conferences and health exhibitions.
Employee referral
2.1.2 How are the students selected for admission to the following courses? Give the cut off percentage for admission at the entry level
B.Sc. and P.B.B.Sc. Nursing:
Merit (based on P.U.C marks and G.N.M marks for P.B.B.Sc.)
Interview with candidate by the input panel (Director, Administrator and Principal)
Government allotment by entrance exams
M.Sc. Nursing
Merit cum interview
Government allotment by entrance exam
Cut off percentage
Basic B.Sc. Nursing – 70%
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing- 60%
M.Sc. Nursing – 60%
2.1.3 How does the Institution ensure transparency in the Admission Process?
Merit basis
Government allotted seats - CET
Middlemen not allowed
Candidate list displayed on the notice board/ individual letters
2.1.4 How do you promote access to ensure equity? a) Students from disadvantaged community
Students from Minority Community are referred by the church
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Voluntary social agencies may recommend
SC/ST, OBC, minority are considered b) Women – Most of the students selected are women. c) Differently abled – Students are not eligible for admission. d) Economically – weaker sections – Fee concession is given to the deserving students and support children of less privileged background. e) Sports personnel – Students are encouraged by giving additional time relaxation for their extra time effort. f)
Any other (specify) – Students from rural background are encouraged
2.1.5 What is the ratio of applications received to admission granted? (Demand ratio) a.
Graduate and Post graduate courses
Course
B.Sc. (N)
Applications
300 - 500
No of seats*
80
Ratio
4:1
P.B.B.Sc. (N)
M.Sc. (N)
150 - 200
75 - 100
60
40
3:1
3:1
* Management seats
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs
2.2.1 Is there a provision for assessing the students’ knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If yes, give details on the strategies of the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the incoming students for enabling them to cope with the programme to which they are enrolled.
1) Assessing the students PUC marks and grading the students accordingly
2) Aptitude test is conducted to assess the knowledge of the students dealing with
Quantitative aptitude
General awareness ,current affairs and reasoning
English
Vocational adjustment
Nursing practice
Orientation programme is conducted for a week in order to introduce the program and identify the level of skills of the students.
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2.2.2 How does the institution identify slow and advanced learners? Give details on the strategies adopted for facilitating slow and advanced learners?
Identification of slow/advanced learners –
Entry level checking previous qualifying exam score
Comparing the qualifying exam score with first sessional performance score
Identifying the slow learners and advanced learners
Strategies for slow learners
Remedial measures taken are - Preparing tutorial timetable for the slow learners
Assign the teacher for the slow learner
Prepare assignments for them and display time schedule.
Allow them to write improvement tests and individual interaction with the teachers as per the need
In practical area, the slow learners are identified by demonstration and return demonstration, case study and viva-voce individually.
Strategies for advanced learners –
Make them team leaders in different areas such as curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
Sending such students for seminars, workshops, conferences related to advanced topics, wherein institution will bear up the expenses partially.
Sending students for academic competitions (quiz, debates, scientific exhibits)
Include them in different committees such as curriculum, evaluation, research and sports.
There is a provision for the students to attend class or utilize the library facilities to get advanced material on the topic to be dealt for the group.
2.2.3 Does the institution have a provision for tutorials for the students? If yes, give details.
Tutorial class hours in the regular time table, notified on the notice board.
Tutorial classroom and attendance register maintained by the class co-ordinators
Slow learners are provided with 10% of extra classes
Clinical teaching and coaching by the clinical instructors in the ward will be discussed in the departmental monthly meeting
Ward schedule display in the student notice boards with due information to the respective ward in-charges.
Repeat viva-voce and repeat exams to the students for improving examination preparedness.
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2.2.4 Is there a provision for counselors / mentors / advisors for each class or group of students for academic and personal guidance? If yes, please specify.
Counseling committee addresses the issues related to personal, emotional and academic matters.
Two professional counselors are appointed.
Counseling report is treated as confidential.
Principal, Vice Principal and Class Coordinators act as bare foot counselors.
Mentorship is done for students. Students are divided in group of 10 with a mentor each.
Mentor is a teacher who is not involved in teaching the specific group assigned.
Mentorship is done during the non college hours for which the faculty is remunerated.
2.2.5 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently – abled students?
Differently abled students are not eligible for the Nursing programmes.
However the following facilities are made available.
Quick medical attention in case of illness
Health insurance facility
Sick leave (10 days)
Fee concession in hospital treatment and services
Clinical hours relaxation in case of major illness
Wheel chairs
Supportive wash room facilities
2.2.6 How many procedures / clinical cases / surgeries are observed, assisted, performed with assistance and done independently?
Procedures / case studies / surgeries observed/ assisted/ performed with assistance are carried out by every department for which records are maintained as per the log book requirement issued by
Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences, Bangaluru. The clinical procedures, teaching demonstrations and discussions are conducted, recorded with date and approval signature by the evaluators.
2.3 Teaching – Learning Process:
2.3.1 How does the institution plan and organize the teaching - learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan and evaluation blue print, etc).
Class co-coordinators and the Principal discuss and plan the master schedule according to the academic calendar provided by RGUHS.
Master schedule is discussed with the departmental HOD’s for modification and corrections
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Previous years students’ suggestions and feedback is considered.
Final Master Rotation plan is displayed in the notice boards.
Academic calendar is provided to each student at the beginning of the academic year.
Course plan – prepared is by the class coordinator at the beginning of the academic year.
Unit wise monogram of the topic is prepared by the respective teacher, student leaders.
The course wise clinical rotation plan is prepared by class coordinator is approved by the
Principal and HOD’s
Clinical rotation plan for clinical experiences is prepared by the Subject Co-ordinators and approved by clinical area in-charges
Teaching and learning
Learner centered teaching learning is 60% and the remaining 40% is teacher centered according to the requirement of the affiliating university.
Lecture methods, active lecture and discussions according to specific list of topics with the set of achievable and specific goals of progress.
Classes are planned by the teachers with the help of modern technologies and gadgets like
PPT Slides, VCD and role play.
In every class 20% of the time is spent for discussion about the topic which deepens students’ understanding of the challenges and issues about related topic.
In the classroom, comprehensive instructions and informational writing/ assignments provided by the teacher.
Library hours and library assignments list is provided to the students to develop enquiry based learning
Evaluation method
Both summative and formative evaluations are used for internal marks.
Evaluation plan is prepared by the class coordinator at the beginning of the academic year and informed to the students.
Weight age is provided for each individual and group activity.
There are two sessional exams and one model exam during the academic year.
Within 10 days the weaker student can reappear for the exam
Clinical assignment and weight age of the internal marks will be provided to students.
Student’s and two evaluators’ signatures are taken in the evaluation form.
Subject coordinator, class coordinator and HOD will discuss regarding marks and whether there is scope for improvement.
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Final internal marks are communicated to the student, verified and is sent to the university.
Documents and examination papers are preserved in the college for 6 months for any enquiry about internal exam after the final result of the students.
2.3.2 What are the various teaching – learning methods (lecture method, interactive method, project – based learning, computer – assisted learning, experimental learning, seminars and others) used by the teachers? Give details.
Learner centered teaching learning is 60% and the remaining 40% is teacher centered
Lecture methods, active lecture and discussions planned by the teachers with the help of modern technologies and gadgets like PPT slides and VCD with the set of achievable and specific goals of progress.
In every class 20% of its time is spent for interaction sessions, question answer session and discussions about the topic to strengthen students’ understanding of the challenges and issues about the related topic.
In the simulated teaching models, dummies and mannequins are used by the teachers
In clinical area interactive method like nursing rounds practical demonstrations, bed side clinics, case studies and case conferences are held.
Comprehensive instructions and informational writing/ assignments are provided by the teacher.
Library hours and library assignments list is provided to the students to develop enquiry based learning.
Students are taken on visits to: Milk dairy, sewage plant, water purification and supply, special schools, old age homes, and rural / urban health centers.
Student prepares models for health exhibition and competitions.
Student prepares health education material to educate public and caregivers and patients.
Student conducts independent seminar and symposium.
Student organizes health education programme, panel discussions, conferences and workshops on related topics in advanced area.
Use of A.V aids like LCD with Computers, blackboard, projector, flannel board, slides projector, over head projector etc during lectures.
UG students undertake group project work to learn research methodology and prepare report for publications under the guidance of faculty.
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PG students undertake independent dissertation activity to learn research methodology and prepare report for publications under the guidance of faculty
2.3.3
How is learning made student–centric? What are the institutional strategies, which contribute to acquisition of life skills, knowledge management skills and lifelong learning?
Teachers are encouraged to give less traditional lecture classes, more active lectures, library hours, audio visual experiences, demonstrations, active discussions, arrangement of practical learning situations (E.g. conduct exhibition, health camp, street play and observe different national and international day’s etc) and allow the students to involve in educating to the patient, caregivers, patient families and peer teaching and involving them in research related activities.
These strategies help student for better retention of subject matter enhance quality in learning, better representation in curricular, co-curricular, research and make them a lifelong learner and to contribute an effective feedback in curriculum, evaluation, academic activities and enhance quality in education.
The following participative style of learning is adopted in both the theory and practical sessions.
Theory
Small group discussion and peer instruction
One-minute papers
Concept mapping
Interactive lecture demonstrations
Tutorial worksheets
Analytical challenge before lecture (‘invention activities’)
Computer simulations
Term paper
Group test
Writing with peer review
Practical
Case studies
Problem-based learning
Incidental teaching
2.3.4 To what extent is the institution geared to use computer based telemedicine facilities?
Software is in the process of installation.
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2.3.5
Provide the following details about each one of the teaching programmes: a.
Complete time table Annexure 12 b.
Master plans c.
Number of didactic lectures
Theory : 3855 Hours
Practical : 7955 Hours d.
Number of students in each class:
Course (2013-14)
1 st
B.Sc.(N)
2 nd B.Sc.(N)
3 rd
B.Sc.(N)
4 th
B.Sc.(N)
1 st
P.B.B.Sc. (N)
2 nd
P.B.B.Sc. (N)
1 st
M.Sc. (N)
2 nd
M.Sc. (N)
Number of medical procedures that the students get to see :
Number of students
100
98
92
99
35
40
29
36
Students are provided with demonstration of procedures in the lab and re-demonstration is taken and then the procedures are performed at the bedside. Students are provided with the opportunity for learning advanced procedures in the hospital as per the log book requirement. e.
Details
Sl/no Facilities
1.
Labour theatre
2.
Operating rooms major
3.
Minor OT
Number
2
11
2
4.
Treatment rooms in medicine
5.
Post – operative ward
6.
Post – natal care
7.
Pre–natal care(including resuscitation facilities)
8.
Intensives care units MICU, ICCU, NICU,PICU, ITU
3
4
1
1
1/each ward f. Mannequins for student teaching : CPR - 01, Child- 01 and Adult mannequins 05 g. Number of students inside the theatres at a given time . : 4 students / Shift h. Number of procedures in the theatres Annexure 13
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
130
537
6439
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Out- patient Teaching:
The teaching is organized in the MRD section of the OPD for the out patients and their relatives.
Display of charts and other A.V. aids are done.
Number of students 20/batch/Specialty posting
Average attendance: 1000 per day
Total period of OPD posting Two weeks
Hospital Teaching: a.
Co-ordinators of hospital teaching – Nursing Superintendent, Assistant Nursing
Superintendent, Subject Coordinator, Clinical Supervisors and Ward in-Charges b.
Institution to Hospital distance – 100 ft. c.
Resident staff: Accommodation for staff and students inside the campus. d.
Hostels for students within the campus. e.
Total number of beds in different sections including the sub- specialty beds – 1250 f.
Average number of students at a time in a given ward; their seniority and class – Around
10/shift g.
Clinical hours are planned as per the requirements laid down by INC. h.
Number of hours that the staff spends in the wards. The faculty supervises 3-4 hours/day.
Clinical teaching: a.
Time table for bedside clinics: It is displayed on the notice board well in advance with b.
topic and teacher concerned with date for the bedside clinics.
Details of Student Case sheets: Case studies are as per the log book requirement c.
Corrected case- sheets: These case sheets are evaluated by the supervisory staff and subject coordinator d.
Periodic assessment of clinical acumen: Responsible faculty assess the clinical requirements of the students in the clinical postings
Frequency: once in their shift
Modalities: rating scale
Review: each term e.
Clinico- pathological conferences
Students are permitted to attend the conferences held within and outside the Institution such as series of talks on Oncology and guest lectures.
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Sl. no
Batch Conference/ seminar/ workshop
Seminar
Title Venue
1
2
IV B.Sc. Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing students and staff
IV B.Sc. Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing students and staff
Seminar
Head and neck cancer
Breast cancer screening
Conference
Hall FMMCH
Conference
Hall FMMCH
3 IV B.Sc. Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing students and staff
Seminar Gynecological malignancies
Conference
Hall FMMCH
4 IV B.Sc. Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing students and staff
IV B.Sc. Nursing
Seminar Leukemia Conference
Hall FMMCH
5 Seminar Cervical cancer Conference
6
M.Sc. Nursing students and staff
Students and faculty of School and
Guest lecture Ethical and
Legal issues in
College of Nursing Medico-legal cases f. Frequency and details of student’s participation
Hall FMMCH
Academy
Hall
Date
24.11.2009
01.12.2009
15.12.2009
18.12.2009
12.01.2010
24.03.2011
PG students participate at least twice in a month
UG students attend conferences at least once a year and guest lectures minimum two to three times per year and whenever the opportunities arise. g. Details of Postgraduate grand rounds
Students accompany the medical faculty during their grand rounds. h. Sub- specialty training facilities for UGs and also PGs
For Graduates
Medical surgical
Oncology
- MICU
Pediatric
- Radiation Unit, Oncology OT, Oncology post operative
Nephrology
Cardiac Unit
- Dialysis unit, OT, Outpatient Lithotripsy
- Cath lab. ICCU, ITU
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Labour Theatre
- PICU, NICU.
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Postgraduates
Educational and administration tours to various specialty hospitals and renounded colleges of nursing like NIMHANS, Bangalore, Amrita Cardiac Hospital, Kochi, Nowrosjee Wadia
Maternity Hospital, Mumbai.
2.3.6 How does the institution ensure that the students have effective learning experiences?
(Use of modern teaching aids and tools like computers, audio-visuals multi- media, ICT,
CAL, internet and other information/materials)
The students are oriented and trained in the use of modern learning tools, extensions of AV aids
Course feedback of various courses from students is taken by the Class Coordinator and
Principal quarterly and annually.
Formative subject evaluation is done by the subject teacher periodically.
After analysis of this evaluation institution adopts remedial measures as required.
Staff appraisal is done by the institution annually and incentives are provided accordingly.
Teaching is assisted with computer, LCD, video, blackboard, internet, overhead projector.
Students are encouraged to conduct project work.
2.3.7 How do the students and faculty keep pace with the recent development in the various subjects?
Reference of journal and magazines and other media
Attending conference, seminars, workshop etc.
Internet facility
Visit to other institutions as a part of curriculum requirement.
Inter collegiate academic competitions.
2.3.8 Are there departmental libraries for the use of faculty and students? If yes, how effectively are they used for the enhancement of teaching and learning?
Yes. There are six departmental libraries such as
OBG Nursing Department
Child Health Nursing Department
Community Health Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing Department
Fundamental Nursing and Nutrition.
They are updated every year with new books.
Students and staff avail the services of the library.
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2.3.9 Has the institution introduced evaluation of the teachers by students? If yes, how is the feedback analyzed and implemented for the improvement of teaching?
Yes
It is analyzed by the Principal and feedback through personal interview is given to the staff.
Suggestions are given for the improvement.
2.3.10 How are the following principles of teaching learning implemented by the institution? a.
Learner centered teaching methods
The objectives of specific topics are provided and explained to the students
Teachers ensure that students fulfill these objectives
Students participate in the core curriculum committee and suggestions are implemented through various courseware
Qualified teachers handle the respective specialty subjects to give precise information.
Classes are supplemented through the use of adequate A.V. aids (OHP, computer, LCD, slide projector)
Students are provided with opportunities for visits to other educational institutions.
Well equipped clinical labs such as Nutrition, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Nursing foundation, Pediatric, MCH and Community Health Nursing are provided for clarifying conceptual ideas. b.
ICT enabled flexible teaching system – c.
Distance Education – Nursing courses are classroom and clinical oriented education . d.
Self directed active learning system – Project work, dissertation, computer learning with internet facility are carried out on a continuous basis.
e.
Problem Based Learning
Topics such as disaster management are demonstrated through role plays, mock drills, mime and skits. f.
Evidence Based Medicine
Post graduate students are guided to conduct evidence based studies and procedures. g. Emphasis on development of required skills, adequate knowledge and appropriate attitude to practice medicine/nursing
Exposure of students in clinical and community areas
Demonstration in the clinical laboratories
Frequent evaluation and feedback by teachers
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Conducting and participating in conferences and seminars
Input sessions for developing attitude
Providing opportunities to visit super specialty hospitals and high standard nursing institutions
Providing opportunities to visit remand homes, foster homes, orphanages and adoption centers.
2.3.1 1. Does the teaching hospital carry out an established initial assessment of the patients cared for, in terms of a.
Outpatient services b. Emergency services
Yes
Yes c. In–patients service Yes
2.3.12 Does the teaching hospital provide a. Laboratory services as per the requirement of the patients including established laboratory quality assurance programme
Yes. In rare cases, tests that are not available at the teaching hospital are referred to other institutions where the facilities are available. a.
Laboratory safety programme
Yes. The safety is assured as the laboratories are NABL accredited. Second confirmation test is ordered when required.
2.3.13 Does the teaching hospital provide imaging services as per the requirements of the patients including a. Established quality assurance programme for imaging services
– Yes b. Established radiation safety programme – Yes, Employees are provided with the Thermo
Luminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badge and periodic emission monitoring is done (Normal emission permitted is 20 mili Sivert per person per year)
2.3.14 Does the teaching hospital provide continuous and multi-disciplinary nature of patient care services?
Yes, External doctors are permitted to treat patients and all facilities are extended to them.
2.3.15 Does the institution have a Medical Record Department, staffed by trained and qualified personnel and whether the institution has a well- documented discharge process of the admitted patients?
Yes
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2.3.16 Does the institution perform medico legal/post – mortem procedures with a view to train the undergraduate and post – graduate students in medico legal procedures?
Yes.
2.4 Teacher Quality:
2.4.1 How are the members of the faculty selected? Does the college have the required number of qualified and competent teachers to handle all the courses? If not, how does the institution cope with the requirement?
The selection on basis of interview, qualification and expertise.
Sufficient faculties are available.
Post graduate students after completion of their programme can also apply for the post of
Lecturer.
2.4.2 How does the college appoint additional faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas of study? How many such appointments were made during the last three years?
The college appoints additional faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas of study as per the need of the college. Specialized faculties are appointed based on the need and in the area which require classes. E.g.: Statistics, Genetics and Embryology, Bio Physics,
Psychology and Sociology.
2.4.3 What efforts are made by the management for professional development of the faculty? (Eg: research grants, study leave, deputation to national/ international conferences/ seminars, training programmes, organizing national / international conferences etc)? How many faculty have availed these facilities during the last three years? a) Research grants:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Haute Ecole De La Sante La Source
Lausanne, Switzerland University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland.
Institution grants for research study
₹
50000/- for each department.
ICMR projects are taken up. b) Study leave
Special casual leave 15/annum is allotted
Sabbatical leave of one year will be permissible for every 10 years of service c) Deputation to National / International Conferences / Seminars - 20 d) Organizing National / International Conferences - 25 e) Training programmes (mention) - 36 f) Faculty availed in numbers - 270
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2.4.4 Give details on the awards/ recognitions received by the faculty during the last five years?
1.
Sr Winnifred D’Souza – ‘Shiksha Rattan Puraskar in 2011
2.
Prof. Chanu Bhattacharya – Best Research Paper Presentation Award 2013 in the National
Conference organized by Nursing Research Society of India, Gujarat
3.
Ms Shiji P J - ‘Shiksha Rattan Puraskar in 2012.
2.4.5 How often does the institution organize training programmes for the faculty in the use of a. Computers b. Internet
–
–
Once a year
Once a year c. Audio Visual Aids – 5-6 time/year d. Computer – Aided Packages – once a year (keep proof of certificate issued/ attendance) e. Material development for CAL, multi- media etc
New staff is oriented to these techniques in the department itself by senior staff. Training is given to all whenever new licensed software is purchased.
2.5. Evaluation Process and reforms
2.5.1 How are the evaluation methods communicated to the students and other institutional members?
Information on the methods of evaluation is communicated to the students and to the staffs during the departmental meetings:
In the day of course inauguration
During orientation programme
Written circulars, student notice board and class notice board.
2.5.2. How does the institution monitor the progress of the students and communicate it to the students and their parents?
Slow learners are identified after class tests and bed side teaching and are given additional guidance.
Progress card is sent to parents by post.
Student’s issues are dealt through counseling and parents are informed.
Interaction with parents of slow learners and for students with personal issues.
2.5.3 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances regarding evaluation?
First the grievances are addressed informally to the class co-ordinators/ HOD/ Warden/
Mentor/ SNA advisor of students.
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If it is not resolved, it is submitted in writing to the class co-ordinators/ HOD/ Warden/
Mentor/ SNA Advisor
If it is not resolved within 10 days, it is be submitted in writing to grievance redressal committee (GRC)
The GRC after a detail study and proper discussion will submit its report/ recommendations to the Principal within a month.
2.5.4 What are the major evaluation reforms initiated by the institution / affiliating
University? How does the institution ensure effective implementation of these reforms?
Two sessional examinations
One model examination (theory and practical)
Seminars/ Symposiums/ Panel discussions
Assignments
Teaching practices
Projects/ term papers
Health education materials- Audio visual aids preparation, model preparation
Latest reform:
Graduates
De- Centralized evaluation system
Postgraduates
Centralized evaluation system
Withdrawn: Challenge evaluation
2.5.5
Is the feedback used for improving the quality of teaching? If yes, illustrate
Corrective measures are adopted on the feedback received
Faculty is informed about the feedback received
Teaching plans of the teachers are scrutinized from time to time by the Principal
Faculty is encouraged to attend orientation and training programmes related to their areas of specialization
2.5.6 Does the institution have an academic audit of the departments? If yes, illustrate –
Staff meetings are held on regular basis to assess the ongoing academic programme
Departmental meetings on audit implementation of academic calendar.
HOD meetings are held every month and the performance of the students and staff is reviewed.
IQAC Annual audit is conducted.
2.5.7 When are the examination results declared? Give the time frame
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Results are declared by the University within 60-70 days of the final exams
Result analysis is published in the website.
2.5.8 Does the mechanism of programme evaluation address all components (input, process, output and outcome) and context, as well as the totality of Medical Education System of
Relevance, Quality, Equity and Cost Effectiveness (social accountability of medical education?
The mechanism of programme evaluation addresses all components as well as the Nursing
Education System. The institution adopts a system to evaluate and examine students on a continuous basis.
2.5.9 What are some of the reforms made with reference to evaluation?
(Peer evaluation, Double evaluation, Open book examination, Question Bank, Moderation, internal assessment, etc).
At college level
Internal assessment: Two sessional exams and assignments
Model examination (theory and practical)
Departments maintain question bank which is upgraded periodically
At University level:
Internal assessment marks are finalized after a transparent process.
Double evaluation and if there is a vast difference between the scoring of 1 st
and 2 nd evaluator, 3 rd
evaluation is done.
Self tests and self reports are done periodically
Peer evaluation
All genuine cases are moderated.
2.5.10 How is the transparency of evaluation process ensured?
The transparency of evaluation is ensured through coding of answer sheets and provision for double evaluation. Confidentiality at all levels is maintained.
2.5.11 Does the institution have continuous assessment? Specify the weightage.
Yes – Weightage of 20 marks out of 100 (PG) - 25 marks out of 100 (UG)
Continuous assessment areas
Two sessional examinations
One model examination (theory and practical)
Seminars/ Symposiums/ Panel discussions
Assignments
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Projects/ Term papers
Health education materials- Audio visual aids preparation, model preparation
2.5.12 Give details of the number of question papers set, examinations conducted per year.
2-Sessional examinations (2 sets)
1-Model examination (1 set)
1-Annual examination (3 sets)
1-Supplementary examination (3 sets)
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2.5.13 What methods of evaluation of answer script does the institution follow?
Graduates
Long essays : 10 X 2
Short essays: 5 X 7
= 20 marks
= 35 marks
Short answers: 2 X 10 = 20 marks
Postgraduates
Long essays—15 X 4 = 60 marks
Short essays – 10X 2 = 20 marks
2.5.14 Mention the number of malpractice cases reported and how they are dealt with.
Nil. However, the procedure:
Report to be documented by the Room Supervisor concerned
Written explanation of the malpractice from the concerned student is to be taken
Verification and written report from the Chief Superintendent and attach proof
Sending the report to the University.
2.5.15 Does the institution provide the photocopy of answer scripts to students? Give details of the practice.
RGUHS provides the photocopy of answer script of the final examination to the students on payment of
₹
1500/- per course.
2.5.16 Give details regarding the computerization of the examination system?
Online submission of internal assessment marks to the University on the prescribed date.
Downloading the question papers through the given password from the University 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination.
Any query can be asked and answered online within 30 minutes after the commencement of examination.
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Online corrections in the question paper are given by the University within 30 minutes
Results are announced online.
2.5.17 What are the efforts of the institution in the assessment of educational outcomes of its students? Give examples against the practices indicated below: a. Compatibility of education objectives and learning methods with assessment principles, methods and practices.
Master rotation, clinical rotation, course plan, unit plan and lesson plan with specific objectives are prepared before the commencement of the course.
Evaluation is done periodically through sessional exams, assignments, seminars and presentations and clinical evaluation. b. Balance between formative and summative evaluations
Yes. It is noted that the students who perform well in the sessional examinations usually have the consistency in their university results also. c. Increasing objectivity in formative evaluations – Preparation of answer keys. d. Formative (theory / orals / clinical/ practical) internal assessment; choice based credit system; grading / marking .
Clinical evaluation is done by rating scale. Practical and theory internal assessment marks are sent to the university within the stipulated time. e. Summative (theory / orals / clinical / practical)–
Internal assessment is 20 – 25 (maximum) 10 (minimum) score. Student should have minimuM.Sc.ore and should have 80% attendance in theory and 100% in practicals as a requirement for University exam. f. Theory – Structure and setting of question papers – Essays, long answers, short answers and
MCQs etc. Questions bank
Graduates
Long essays:10 X 2 = 20 marks
Short essays: 5 X 7 = 35 marks
Short answers:2 X 10 = 20 marks
Postgraduates
Long essays: 15 X 4 = 60 marks,
Short essays: 10X 2 = 20 marks
Key answers are sent along with the answer scripts. g. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) – This practice is adopted in the areas of
Nursing Education and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
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2.6
Best Practices in Teaching – Learning Process department wise
1. Demonstration and re-demonstration of procedures:
The departmental staff will together and discuss on the procedures to be demonstrated to the students for maintaining uniformity in all procedures. 3-4 staff at a time demonstrate the procedures to the particular group of students.
Re-demonstration of the procedures is done at preclinical stage (sometimes through
OSCE) after giving sufficient hours to practice and during practice staff supervise the students and give necessary guidance and timely corrections.
2. Series of Health education:
Various basic need topics will be assigned to the group of students in advance and series of health education are conducted to create public awareness (Hospital MRD-Outpatient
Department)
3. Preparation of models and charts:
On the selected topic students are asked to prepare models and charts which are exhibited in the class. The models are then displayed in the Nursing Foundation Lab.
2.6.1 Detail any significant innovations in teaching/ learning / evaluation introduced by the institution.
Incidental clinical teaching
Bedside demonstration of procedures is done by the clinical instructors during the clinical posting.
Better student teacher interaction in small groups.
Students have opportunities to examine the patients during their clinical postings.
Individual attention to the students and hands-on training is ensured.
Slow learners are identified and additional training is provided.
Conferences on teaching methodology are conducted on regular basis.
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Is there a Research Committee to facilitate and monitor research activity? If yes, give the details on its activities, major decisions taken (during last year) and composition of the committee.
Yes. There is a Research Committee in the College with Principal, Vice Principal and the Heads of the Departments as members. It holds discussion on UG and PG projects.
The main objectives of the Committee are:
Identify and elaborate the areas of research
Develop potential researchers and researches
Provide continuous training in research methodology
Review research projects when conflicts of interest arise
Plan, coordinate and promote research activities within and across the institution
Encourage ethically high standard researches
Promote dissemination of research findings and emphasize on evidence based practice
Promote the funding of research activities at both the local and global level.
Major decisions taken are:
Regular training program on research Methodology for students and staff.
Establish research collaboration – inter-departmental, discipline and inter - college research
Establish research consultancy and extension Activities
Inter departmental outreach program to integrate with academic curriculum
Periodic evaluation of outreach programs
To establish Research Centre recognized by Government of India
Following are the members of Research Committee
Chair person – Ms. Bridget D’Silva
Members:
1.
Sr Winnifred D Souza
3.
Ms Irene Alvares
5.
Ms Savitha Cutinho
2.
Ms Victoria D Almeida
4.
Ms Agnes E J
6.
Ms Chanu Bhattacharya
7.
Sr Deepa Peter
9.
Ms Praseena K
8.
10.
Sr Aileen Mathias
Sr Tina Cathrine
11.
Ms Leena K C
13.
Ms Darryl Aranha
12.
Ms Malrvazhi
14.
Dr M S Baliga (External)
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3.1.2 How does the institution promote faculty participation in research? (Providing seed money, research grants, leave and other facilities)
Seed Money – The faculty members are encouraged to undertake the research projects. The seed money for the proposed projects is provided from the institution.
Research grants – The faculty members are trained and encouraged to conduct research through orientation programs in clinical research and procedures for getting grants from national
/international agencies.
Leave – Service rules provide for leave to undertake research.
Other Facilities :
Necessary infrastructure for research is provided in each department
Well equipped departmental research laboratories are available for conducting research.
Research Committee processes the applications from faculty, applies for grants and provides guidance in seeking grants from other agencies.
Weightage is given for research/publication at the time of promotion
3.1.3. Does the institutional budget have a provision for research and development? If yes, give details.
Yes, The budget provision of
₹
5 Lakhs is allocated. The research fund of
₹
5,000 –
₹
10,000 has been provided to the teaching faculty as assistance for the departmental research, Incentives for presenting papers at the national and international conferences and travel are also provided.
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3.1.4 Does the institution promote participation of students in research activities? If yes, give details.
As a part of the curriculum, under graduate and post graduate students conduct research projects under the guidance of the faculty.
Students are trained on skills required to conduct research and seminars on research methodology; SPSS, SAS are organized.
3.1.5 What are the major research facilities developed on the campus?
Institutional Research Laboratory contains 1150 dissertation and projects for reference.
1250 bedded hospital with all the specialties provides a wide area for research
Ongoing lectures / seminars on research are conducted in the institution
Research Department: In- charge and the staff guides assist students in selecting and carrying out the projects.
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Series of presentations are conducted on each step of the research projects for postgraduate students to maintain quality of research.
Specialty wise skill laboratory is setup to conduct research on teaching - learning methods.
3.1.6 Give details of the initiatives taken by the institution for collaborative research (with national/ Foreign Universities/ Research/Scientific organizations / Industries / NGOs).
The institution has actively involved in both national and international Collaborative Research.
The details are as follows:
National Collaborative Research:
The institution has three ICMR supported research projects.
1 Micro Insurance Awareness among population living in rural areas of Mangalore.
Investigators: Mrs. Bridget D Silva, Dr M S Baliga.
2 Prevalence of smoking and smokeless tobacco use in adolescents and the effect of interventional strategies on its hazards through the identification of their knowledge and attitude in students of selected college of South Canara District of Karnataka
Investigators: Sr Winnifred D Souza, and Ms Seema Chavan
3 Impact of Supervisory Support Training (SSTP) for health assistants in enhancing performance: A comparative study in urban and rural setting in Dakshina Kannada district of
Karnataka.
Investigators: Ms Leena K C, Ms Shiji P J
Foreign Universities
The institution has MOU with School of Nursing Sciences, University of Applied Sciences of
Western Switzerland, Av. Vinet 30, CH-1004. The titles of the projects are
“Illness representations and coping styles in caregivers for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in India and Switzerland”. Year: 2013-14
Investigators: Prof. Agnes Elizabeth Jose, Dept of Psychiatric Nursing, FMCON, Prof. Shyhrete
Rexhaj and Prof. Jérôme Favrod, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Applied Sciences of
Western Switzerland, Av. Vinet 30, CH-1004.
International multi center clinical trial on efficacy of the spiritually augmented CBT for demoralization and depression in patient with medical illness
Principal Investigator: Prof Chanu Bhattyacharya, Dept of Mental Health Nursing, FMCON,
Trial Co-ordinator Prof. Princy Palatty, FMMC, Dr Russel D’Souza, Consultant Psychiatrist,
Totem International Institution of Organizational Psychological Medicine Melbourne, Australia
Centers are: Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal
SRM University College of Nursing, Chennai, Jubilee Mission College of Nursing Thrissur
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Fiji School of Medicine FNU Suva, Kashmir Medical College, Srinagar
3.1.7 Does the institution subscribe research journals for reference as per the different departmental requirements?
Yes, the Central Library of the Institution has adequate number of journals as per the departmental requirements. List of research journals and e-journals enclosed.
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3.1.8 What are the initiatives of the institution in the following areas to facilitate a research culture? a. Training in Research Methodology
Regular and periodic sessions are held for students and faculty on the domains selected and conflict of interest to build the knowledge on scientific base.
Faculty members provided funds to carry out Departmental and Intra-departmental research.
Students are trained with hands on skills required to conduct research through seminars, group discussion, brain storm sessions and research methodology. b. Development of Scientific Temperament
Research committee meetings are held to discuss the areas of research. Staff are motivated to undertake research.
Research reports are documented and areas of suggestions on the identified issues are communicated to the Research Committee.
Encourage Intra-departmental brain storm sessions to identify the areas of collaborative research. c. Presence of Research Committee
Yes, there is a Research Committee in the College.
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Yes, Institution Ethical Committee is constituted. The Ethical Committee reviews ethical aspects of research proposals / clinical trials and approves the projects.
The list of members as per 1 st
March 2013
Sl No. Name Qualification Designation/ Title Affiliations as to the
Institution
No 1.
Dr. Arun Rao
2.
Mr. Eric Sequeira
MD, DGO
BABL
Chairperson (Clinician)
Vice Chairperson
(Advocate)
No
3.
Dr. B. Sanjeev Rai MD, DCH, MBA Secretary (Clinician)
4.
Dr. Shivashankara A R Ph.D Joint Secretary (Scientist)
Yes
Yes
5.
Rev. Dr. Leo D’Souza M.Sc., Ph.D
6.
Dr. John Mathai MD
7.
Dr. Ashok Shenoy
8.
Dr. Prasanna Kumar
MD
MD
Member (Theologian)
Member (Clinician)
Member (Pharmacologist)
Member (Homoeopathic)
No
Yes
No
Yes
9.
Prof. Irene T.R.
Alvares
M.Sc.
10.
Mrs. Rameela Shekar MSW, M. Phil,
(PSW),
PGDHRM, Ph.D
11.
Mr. Narasimman S
12.
Mrs. Veena Manoj
13.
Dr.Jayaram Shetty
14.
Ms. Bindiya Shetty
15.
Mr. Nikesh Shetty
MPT
MA, B.Ed
BVSc, MVSc
MSW
BABL
Member (Nursing)
Member (Sociology)
Member (Physiotherapist)
Member (Lay person)
Member (Veterinion)
Member (Counsellor)
Member (Advocate)
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
e. Research Collaboration with Pharmaceutical, Bio Medical and other Industries –
ICMR, New Delhi
RGUHS, Bangalore f. Research linkages with other Institutions, Universities and centers of excellence.
Foreign Universities:
La Source School of Nursing, University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland, - Av.
Vinet 30, CH-1004.
Timor – Leste, have an agreement with the Government for the education of their students in the Medical, Nursing and Para-medical courses.
National and Centre of excellence:
Indian Council for Medical Research, New Delhi
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore Karnataka
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Epidemiology, Health Economics etc.
Yes. PG and UG students conduct various small scale projects in the clinical set up and in the community and one major ICMR project contributes to health economics.
3.2 Research and Publication Output
3.2.1 Give details of the research guides and research students of the institution (Number of students registered for Ph.D. and M. Phil., fellowship/scholarship, funding agency, Ph.Ds and M.Phils awarded during the last five years, major achievements, etc.,)
The Teaching Staff of the institution are recognized as Research guides by the University after the completion of 3 years of teaching experience. Thereafter the faculty guides the PG and UG students for various community and clinical and health research.
3.2.2. Give details of the following a) Departments recognized as research centers
All departments are recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
Research Centre of the institution is recognized by the Department of Science and
Industrial Research Organization, Government of India. b) Faculty recognized as research guides
List of faculty recognized as guides;
1.
Department of Community Health Nursing a) Ms Irene Alvares b) Ms Leena K C c) Ms Shiji P J d) Ms Jasmine
2.
Department of Psychiatric Nursing a) Ms Chanu Bhattacharya b) Ms Agnes E J c) Ms Binsha Dennis d) Sr Nikhila
3.
Department of OBG Nursing a) Sr Aillen Mathias b) Ms Savitha Cutinho c) Ms Darryl Aranha
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Department of Medical Surgical Nursing a)
Ms Victoria D’Almeida b) Sr Teena Catherine c) Ms Bridget D Silva d) Ms Sonia D Souza e) Ms Preethi Fernandes
5.
Department of Pediatrics Nursing a) Sr Winnifred D’Souza b) Ms Malarvizhi M K c) Ms Seema Chavan d) Ms Maria Lasrado e) Sr Deepa Peter c) Priority areas for research
Health Research on Health, believes in behaviors, compliance, and adherence on communicable and non communicable diseases.
Field research in the community, Orphanages, Home for the aged, schools / colleges, special schools, Government setups.
Basic Nursing Research to enhance the nursing practice with alternative and complimentary therapies. d) Ongoing Faculty Research Projects (minor and major projects, funding from the
Government, UGC, DST, CSIR, AICTE, Industry, NGO or International agencies)
ICMR Major Projects
Micro Insurance Awareness among population living in rural areas
Investigators: Ms Bridget D Silva, Dr M S Baliga
Prevalence of smoking and smokeless tobacco use in adolescents and the effect of interventional strategies on its hazards through the identification of their knowledge and attitude in students of selected colleges of South Canara district of Karnataka
Investigators: Sr Winnifred D Souza, and Ms Seema Chavan
Impact of supervisory support training programme (SSTP) for health assistants in enhancing performance: a comparative study in urban and rural setting in Dakshina
Kannada district of Karnataka.
Investigators: Ms Leena K C, Ms Shiji P J
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The student’s research projects are self funded. The total number of projects are as follows: a.
Post graduate Dissertations - 65 b.
Graduate Dissertations – 24
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3.2.3 What are the major achievements of the research activities of the institution (findings contributed to subject knowledge, to the Industry needs, community development, patents etc.)?
The result obtained from research conducted by departments is utilized for the benefit of patients and the community. Researchers present the findings at various conferences/seminars and disseminate knowledge.
3.2.4 Are there research papers published in refereed journals by the faculty? If yes, give details for the last five years including citation index and impact factor.
Yes. The faculty members publish research papers both in the local, national and international journals.
Give list of publications of the faculty.
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Open University.
b. Articles
– various articles are published in the local and national levels. c. Conference/Seminar Proceedings
Organized Conferences attended
National International Local/regional
32 8 4
Resource Staff person
17
Development
Programme
115 11 d. Course materials (for Distance Education ) – 10 courses material including UG and PG courses has been developed for Karnataka state open university. e. Software packages or other learning materials – In an ongoing process of teaching in an identical pattern, each department has developed its own audio visual material. Such teaching materials are available in every department for the use of all staff members. The departmental labs are well equipped with charts, CD, video assisted learning packages and models.
3.2.6 Give the highlights of the collaborative research done by the faculty
The institution is collaborating research with ICMR and 3 research projects are undertaken by three departments.
3.3 Consultancy
Research consultancy provided to the various colleges including medical and other paramedical in terms of tool validation and identification of research problems.
3.3.1 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the institution during the last five years (free of cost and/or remunerative). Who are the beneficiaries of such consultancy?
The consultancy areas mainly include in the area of research and community visits in terms of house to house survey. The beneficiaries are students and adopted community members.
3.3.2 How does the institution publicize the expertise available for consultancy services?
The institution organizes faculty development programs for both internal and external members of the institution thereby dispenses the need for publicity of expertise.
3.3.3 How does the institution reward the staff for the consultation provided by them?
Although there are no monetary gains, the staff gains recognition among peers and outside colleges.
3.3.4 How does the institution utilize the revenue generated through consultancy services ?
The consultancy services provided are free of cost. Therefore no funds are generated.
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3.3.5 Give details regarding the consultancy services for Secondary, Primary Care Centers and Medical Practitioners.
Community social organizations
Health camps, Healthy baby camps, Health awareness programmes are organized at community requests, where planning and preparation is done by the community leaders and people as well as logistic support is given.
Youth Clubs, service clubs like Rotary Club Collaborate. The Department of Community
Health Nursing of the College coordinates these events.
3.4 Extension Activities
Health camps, mass health education programmes, eye camps are organized in the community on regular basis.
The local community is benefited through various extension activities, outreach programmes like
Decreased incidence of Leprosy (leprosy is eradicated )
Malaria control
Filarial control
Polio control
HIV control –PPTCT (ICTC)
Tuberculosis control (DOTS Centre)
De-Addiction has been achieved in a big way.
Increase in health knowledge and practice
Improvement in school health
Improved health awareness in the community
The institution involved the community in its extension activities through
Community social organizations
Leaders of the communities are invited as special guests for special health programmes.
Health camps, Healthy baby camps, Health awareness programmes are organized at community requests, where planning and preparation is done by the community leaders and people as well as logistic support is obtained.
Youth Clubs, Service Clubs like Rotary Club Collaborate. The Social Worker of the
College coordinates these events.
3.4.1 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities? (NSS, NCC, YRC and other NGOs)
NSS:
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Field postings
Extension activities
National Health Programmme
Under five care
Mass Health Education Programme
School health programs
Care of the elderly (Geriatric care/Home care)
NGO:
Field postings.
Psychiatry services
De-Addiction has been achieved in a big way.
Decreased incidence of Leprosy
Blindness control programme in association with the Helpage India
Collaboration with the government for - Malaria control, Filaria control, Polio control,
HIV control –ICTC, Tuberculosis control (DOTS Centre)
Extension activities are undertaken in the community in association with NSS,
Rotary, Lions Club and other service organizations.
Health awareness programmes are conducted in association with industries.
3.4.2 What are the outreach programmes organized by the institution? How are they integrated with the academic curricula?
Outreach programmes are organized by the institution through the Department of
Community Medicine and Community Health Nursing Department in the allotted community field areas
Health check up and health awareness camps are conducted periodically.
In addition, we organize eye camps, health check up for Diabetic and Malaria in rural
/urban health care centers. The college NSS takes active part in medical camps and school health programmes.
3.4.3 How does the institution promote college-neighborhood network in which students acquire attitude for service and training, contributive to community development?
Conducting health survey by the students in the field practice area.
Conducting health education programme in the neighboring schools.
Institution permits the students of neighborhood colleges to avail the clinical experience in various areas of Psychiatric Nursing.
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Awareness through school programmes, health exhibitions, community radio-talks, TV talk shows, walkathon, puppet shows and street plays
Students are sensitized during surveys undertaken and issues of concern identified.
Students assess health needs of people and observe real life situations.
The appalling health conditions and poverty sensitize students and develop value of service.
Students take part in Pulse Polio and Filarial Control Programme and distribute DEC.
3.4.4 What are the initiatives taken by the institution to have a partnership with University /
Research institutions / Industries / NGOs etc. for extension activities?
University - Workshops/conferences are planned in partnership with the university.
Research institutions – Indian Council for Medical Research, WHO
NGO’s Health camps, School Health Programmes, National Health Programmes are planned in partnership with NGOs.
Extension activities are undertaken in the community in association with NSS, Rotary,
Lions Club and other service organizations.
Health awareness programmes are conducted in association with industries.
3.4.5 How has the local community benefited by the institution? (Contribution of the institution through various extension activities, outreach programmes, partnering with
NGOs and GOs)
Decreased incidence of Leprosy (or leprosy is eradicated )
Malaria control
Filarial control
Polio control
HIV control –PPTCT (ICTC)
Tuberculosis control (DOTS Centre)
De-Addiction has been achieved in a big way.
Increase in health knowledge and practice
Improvement in school health
Improved health awareness in the community
3.4.6 How has the institution involved the community in its extension activities?
(Community participation in institutional development, institution-community networking etc.)
Community social organizations seek and readily obtain services from the institution
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Leaders of the communities are invited as special guests for special health programmes.
Health camps, Healthy baby camps, Health awareness programmes are organized at community requests, where planning and preparation is done by the community leaders and people as well as logistic support is given.
Youth Clubs, Service Clubs like Rotary Club Collaborate. The Social Worker of the college coordinates these events.
3.4.7 Any awards or recognition received by the faculty / students / Institution for the extension activities.
1.
Sr Winnifred D’ Souza was honored by MMCA for her meritorious and dedicated services rendered to the society in guiding and molding the nursing student community while serving in Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore in year 2010.
2.
Sr Winnifred D’ Souza was honored by the International Institute of Education and
Management, New Delhi for Best Educationist Award on 30 th
of November, 2011.
3.
Sr Winnifred D’ Souza was honored by All India Achievers Foundation Individual achievements and National Development with “Shiksha Bharathi Puraskar” award on 20 th of January, 2012.
4.
Students actively participate in different extension program and activities which is appreciated.
5.
Ms Shiji P J received an award ‘SHIKSHA RATTAN PURASKAR for her meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role, at a seminar on Role of Education in Modern India, organized by Indian International Friendship Society held at New Delhi on 29.05.2012
6.
Prof. Chanu Bhattacharya awarded with the Best paper presenter award entitled
“Association between Antipsychotics, type 2 DM Drug Compliance among patients with
Psychotic symptoms at at the 17 th
Annual National Conference of NRSI (Nursing Society of India) 2013 “Epidemiology of Chronic disease: Nursing Research Perspective held on
25 th
to 27 th
October 2013 organized by Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (A
Constituent of CHARUSUT University) Changa, Gujarat.
7.
Sr Jolly Sebastian, M.Sc. (N) 2 nd
year has won the 1 st
prize in the free paper presentation entitled “Effectiveness of a Protocol in reducing the noise level in NICU at selected
Hospital at Mangalore” during the VII south Neocon, 16 th
Karnataka State Neonatal
Conference held on 15 th
-17 th
Novmber 2013 at Bangalore.
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3.4.8 How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood network in which students acquire service training, which they contribute to sustained community development?
Awareness creation for prevention of diseases and promotion of health through
Information, Education and Communication. The aim is to :
1.
Decrease / eradicate Malaria, Filaria, Leprosy
2.
Educate people on hygiene, cleanliness, prevention of disease and promotion of health
3.
Teaching hygienic food habits using the medium of door to door service, detailed survey etc.
4.
Mass and individual health awareness using various AV aids and using different health education methods.
Community outreach health programmes for screening, diagnosis and management of diseases by cost effective interventions.
With an aim to persuade people to receive in-expensive treatment / immunization, various health camps were organized for screening and cases were referred to the main hospital for further diagnosis and treatment
Health survey in the community
3.4.9 Give details of percentage of paid and non-paid services
75% of in-patients are provided free care.
100% extension services are free of cost.
25% of in-patients are provided subsidized care.
100% out – patients are provided subsidized care.
100% - research consultancy is free of cost
3.4.10 What is the role of the institution in the following extension activities? a.
Adaptation of the population in the geographical area for total health care
–
Yes, the institution has adopted an urban community catering for 31,000 population in
Mullerkad and 14,000 population of Jyothinagar for total health care.
Institution has adopted the urban community at Neeleshwalya at Bunder with 18000 population.
Rural and urban community adopted in Thumbey – 10000 population
Jeppu urban health centre -56000 population
Suratkal PHC located 68000 population Annexure 17
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Information, Education and Communication. (IEC)
The aim of the programme was to decrease / eradicate Malaria, Filaria, Leprosy
Educate people on hygiene, cleanliness, prevention of disease and promotion of health
Teaching hygienic food habits using the medium of door to door service, detailed survey etc.
Mass and individual health awareness using various AV aids and using different health education methods.
Leprosy, tuberculosis, HIV AIDS, malaria, filaria, polio
During school health check up awareness talks are given on subject like obesity, hygiene cleanliness, prevention of disease and proper food habits information, education and communication is also done during these camps. c. Community outreach health programmes for screening, diagnosis and management of diseases by cost effective interventions.
With an aim to persuade people to receive inexpensive treatment / immunization. various health camps were organized for screening and cases were referred to the main hospital for further diagnosis and treatment
Health survey was conducted. d. Awareness creation regarding potable water supply, sanitation and nutrition
Yes, the services of staff of the centre and doctors are used for community awareness regarding potable water supply, sanitation and nutrition awareness programmes. e. Awareness creation regarding water born and air-borne communicable diseases
Yes, the services of staff and doctors are used for community awareness regarding water borne and air-borne communicable diseases awareness programmes.
f. Awareness creation regarding emerging diseases (Communicable and non communicable)
Yes, group talks are organized to self-help groups and local women’s organizations, by the doctors and other health care workers in following subjects: chickungunya, swine flu, malaria and
AIDS, hypertension, obesity, blindness, diabetes and cancer. The following national health days are observed by organizing exhibitions, health play and display of the posters in the Outpatient
Department and in the community:
World Health Day,
Breast Feeding Week,
Mothers Day
World AIDS Day,
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World Heart Day
Leprosy Day,
Children’s Day,
Alzheimer’s Day,
Nurses Day,
Breast Cancer Day
Blood Donation Day,
Eye Donation Week,
Vitiligo Day g. Awareness creation regarding the role of healthy life styles and physical exercise
Yes
Awareness programmes are given on life style disorders and its prevention.
Physical exercises are demonstrated h. Participation in national programmes like Family Welfare, Population Control,
Immunization, HIV Aids, Blindness control, Malaria, Tuberculoses etc – Yes,
Immunization of children attending Anganwadi’s at adopted community centre
HIV AIDS -Awareness is created by talks/ street role play
Malaria
Tuberculosis
- Awareness, survey, analysis and action.
- Survey and DOTS implementation
Leprosy - Survey ,education and treatment
Participation in Pulse Polio programme
DEC distribution program as part of Filarial Control Program
The institution actively involves in various health promoting activities along with the Mangalore
City Corporation.
3.4.11 Is there any research or extension work to reach out under-privileged sections in particular women and children?
Extension of health care services to the under privileged and the women and children in the adopted community are undertaken on a wider basis.
Immunization and awareness on benefit of breast feeding
Health check up in Mullerkad, College Extension Centre
Prevention of parent to child transmission of AIDS in pregnant mothers(PPTCT)
Intensification, Education and Communication
Health education on leprosy in Anganwadi.
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3.5 Collaborations
3.5.1 Give details of the collaborative activities of the institution with the following organizations:
Sl No
1.
1
Groups
Local bodies
Organization
NGO, service organization
Collaborative activities
Malaria,
Filaria,
Dengue,
AIDS,
Chikungunya
Eye Bank
2.
6 International
Rotary International
Timor Leste An agreement with the government for the education of students in the Medical,
Nursing and Para-medical courses
Research collaboration 3.
International School of Nursing
Sciences, University of
Applied Sciences of
Western Switzerland.
4.
9 International Schullech School of
Medicine, University of
Southern Ontario, Canada
Student exchange programme
3.5.2 How has the institution benefited from the collaboration?
(a) Curriculum development – Students exposed to community are able to to identify the needs peculiar to this region.
(b) Internship – One year of service from UG and PG students after the completion of their training is called Internship. These students are exposed to common disorders prevalent in the community which aids in practicing nursing and acquire skills in providing high standard quality nursing care to various categories of clients.
(c) On-the-job training –
Hospital service staff and college faculty is encouraged to attend workshop and conferences outside the institution to enhance the skills.
(d) Faculty exchange and development –
Up - gradation of knowledge, practice of medicine and teaching and research methodology by the staff.
(e) Research - Yes, it has helped in upgrading the research facilities
(f) Consultancy - Popularization of institutional brand equity
(g) Extension - Free care for the patients in the community and hospital.
(h) Publication - Research articles are published in the institutional research bulletin
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(i) Student Placement – The Student Placement Cell manages to identify the recruiters and available opportunities. The staff provides formal and non formal guidance to the students based on the scope and interest of the students.
3.5.3 Does the institution have any MOU / MOC / mutually beneficial agreements signed with other academic institutions?
Yes, Institution has signed MOU with the Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
Institution
Karnataka Health Promotion Trust
Tufts University, Boston, USA.
HIV/AIDS
Activities
Students exchange, faculty exchange and research collaboration
La Source University, University of Applied Research
Sciences of Western Switzerland, Av. Vinet 30,
CH-1004
Changjung Christian University, Taiwan Research
3.6 Best Practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.6.1 What are the significant innovations / good practices in Research, Consultancy and
Extension activities of the institution?
Good Practices in Research:
Research Committee is entrusted with research, recommends projects, monitors progress, and also proposes for funds.
The research department organizes series of discussions on all the projects to maintain high standards of research.
All the teaching staff is actively involved in guiding UG and PG projects irrespective of teaching experience.
The findings of the Clinical Research are communicated to the Nursing Service Department in enhancing the clinical practice.
Significant Innovations in Extension
Collaboration with NGO and governmental organizations
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4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What are the infrastructure facilities available for a) Academic activities
Sl. No Facilities
10
11
12
13
14
15
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
Lecture Halls
Lecture Halls
Lecture Halls
Nursing Foundation Lab
MCH Lab
Nutrition Lab
A.V. aid Room
Staff Room
Staff Room
Specialty Room
Auditorium
Conference Hall
HODs room
Specialty Library
Computer lab
Allotted Capacity
(Seats)
100
60
40
100
100
100
150
7
5
25
500
50
1
10
30
Number
5
1
1
9
6
1
1
1
5
1
4
4
7
1
1
The physical facilities of the college meet the requirements of the INC guidelines.
Infrastructure facilities:
Department libraries are present at each floor, for all specialties
Department classrooms for all specialties
Spacious classrooms with black board, sound system, furniture, LCD, laptop, natural and artificial light
Supportive A.V. aids: - Flannel board and charts
Lift – for helping in elevation
Laboratories:-
Maternal and Child Health
Community Health Nursing
Nutrition
Computer
Nursing Foundation and Medical Surgical Nursing
A.V aid Room
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Academic Report and Record Room
Counseling Room
Spacious Office
Auditorium
Syndicate Hall
Administrator’s Office b) Co-curricular activities
Sl. No Facility Allotted capacity (seats)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Academy Hall
Syndicate Hall
Hospital Conference Hall
Decennial Memorial Hall
Silver Jubilee Hall
Multipurpose Hall
Rajath Bhavan
500
50
300
350
300
500
600
Mentorship
Tutor- ward relationship
Student Common Room for Men and Women c) Extracurricular activities and sports
Student Nurses Council activities
Competitions ( Inter and Intra)
Spiritual needs – Liturgical Committees
Catholic Nurses Guild of India
Alumni Association
Parent Teacher Student ( PTS) meeting
Facilities for Football, Cricket and Athletics / Gym / Shuttle / Basket ball / Throw ball
Indoor games – Table tennis, Chess and Carroms are made available to the students.
4.1.2
Enclose the Master Plan of the college campus indicating the existing physical infrastructure and the projected future expansions.
Annexure 18
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4.1.3 Has the institution augmented the infrastructure to keep pace with its academic growth? If yes, specify the facilities and the amount spent during the last five years.
Yes
An Oncology section is added with Linac Brachytherapy unit
Library block – Knowledge Center
The computer lab, psychiatry and skin OPD have been re-located.
Upgradation of the dialysis unit is done.
3 additional OTs have been added to the existing ones.
Upgradation of equipments in Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Gastroenterology,
Opthalmology, Surgery, Anaesthesia, MICU and Laboratory services have also been done.
In the Radiology Department, MRI, New CT Scan, and Ultrasound machines have been added.
The college is shifted to a new premise
Rain water harvesting and Watershed management is adopted in the campus where the water is utilized for gardening and washroom facilities.
4.1.4 Does the institution provide facilities like common room, separate rest rooms for women students and staff?
Yes. Common rooms are provided for boys and girls. Facilities for staff are provided in the departmental offices along with rest rooms for each category.
4.1.5
How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is optimally utilized?
The available infrastructure is optimally utilized and this is ensured at various meetings held like
Management Committee, HODs and staff. Feedback obtained from various stakeholders in addition helps in optimally utilizing the physical resources.
4.1.6 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of the differently – abled students?
There are no differently abled students admitted in the institution. However basic facilities meet the requirements of this section of students.
4.1.6
Provide the following details:
Sl. No Facilities Number
1
2
3
Lecture Halls
Lecture Halls
Lecture Halls
Allotted Capacity
(Seats)
100
60
40
4
4
7
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10
11
12
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5
6
7
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14
15
Facilities
Nursing Foundation Lab
MCH Lab
Nutrition Lab
A.V Room
Staff Room
Staff Room
Speciality Room
Auditorium (Rajath Bhavan)
Syndicate Hall
HODs Room
Specialty Library
Computer Lab
Allotted Capacity
(Seats)
100
100
100
150
7
5
25
600
50
-
10
30
Number
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
9
6
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The arrangements of the seats are in pattern of rows. The lecture halls, labs and other rooms are well illuminated, with adequate ventilation and audiovisual facilities.
Out – patient Departments: a.
Casualty services – Accident and Emergency Services b.
Facilities available for first aid and emergency cases
4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure
4.2.1 What is the budget allocation for the maintenance (last year’s data) a.
Buildings b.
Furniture
₹
94,103,634.00
₹
2,081,287.00 c.
Equipment d.
Computers
₹
117,000.00
₹
137.700.00 e.
Vehicles
₹
409,969.00
4 .2.2 How does the institution ensure optimal utilization of budget allocated for various activities?
HODs are informed of the budget allocation
Indents are requested for budget utilization in a time bound manner.
The Governing Council monitors the expenditure.
Various committees make their own budget based on the main budget.
After having utilized it, the receipts are sent to the finance office
A report of the annual expenditure will be sent to the finance office.
Internal auditor advices the management as and when required.
Constant review is done by the Finance Committee .
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4.2.3 Does the institution appoint staff for maintenance and repair? If not, how are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipment maintained
Maintenance Department of the institution to takes care of maintenance and breakdown
Adequate staff is appointed to attend to all repairs. They handle electrical, plumbing and civil works as well as furniture, wooden and steel repairs.
Equipment outside guarantee period is maintained under annual maintenance contracts.
Certain high end instruments requiring specialized attention are outsourced.
4.3 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3.1 Does the library have a Library Advisory Committee? What are its major responsibilities?
Yes.
The responsibilities are:
To lay down broad outline of rules and procedures.
To frame and suggest amendments to the existing rules when necessary.
To help the Library Department in getting adequate grants.
To help in providing adequate staff for proper and efficient functioning.
To allocate funds for various subjects.
To suggest improvements in Library services.
To select books, journals and other reading materials needed for the departments.
To maintain discipline in the Library.
To have smooth functioning of the Library activities regarding reference and issues.
To promote students – staff interaction to resolve any difficulties.
To promote quantitative and qualitative use of facilities.
4.3.2 How does the library ensure access, use and security of materials?
Access: EPAC facility is available in the Library as well as throughout the campus through wi-fi.
Use: Open access system is followed in the Library; open cupboards are available for selection of books and journals.
Security: One Security Staff is posted at the entrance to keep vigilance over the users.
Check Identity cards and to maintain readers record.
Any damage done to the library material shall have to be made good by the borrower.
Windows are wire-meshed for safety and maintenance of books.
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C.C.T.Vs are installed in the Library and in the Reading Hall to keep vigilance over the users.
Biometric scanners are installed to UG/PG entrance door.
Fire extinguisher to safe guard Library holdings
Lockers facilities are available to keep personal belongings
Entry/Exit doors
4.3.3 What are the various support facilities available in the library? (Computers, internet, band width, reprographic facilities etc.)
Computers:
40 computers are kept in the e-library section for internet browsing
8 computers are for Library staff (for in – house operation)
computers are for students’ use, to browse Electronic Public Access Catalogue (EPAC)
Internet Bandwidth/ speed
Reprographic facility
Scanner
Headphones
Printers
Photocopy machines
Audio – visual aids:
: 100 MBPS (being upgraded)
: A dedicated high speed photocopying is installed.
: Available for students and staff use.
: 40 Headphones are available for use.
: 4 (Black and White)
: 2 (Color/Black and White)
Items
CD-ROMS/DVDS
Slides
T.V and V.C.P
Slide Projector
Computers with Headphones
Video Cassettes
Numbers
544/49
101
1
1
40
23
4.3.4 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, important journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on new books and journals during the last five years.
Annually funds are allotted in the budget proposal depending on the need of each specialized department and an indent list is prepared by the HODs.
Purchase:
Purchase of current titles, journals and books are decided subject to availability of funds.
Indents list is placed before the Library Committee and the Committee for approval.
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New titles and editions related are purchased as and when required.
In general, books are purchased throughout the year and journals once a year.
Purchases also made from Books Exhibition and on Approval Basis.
Use: The list of new books and journals is circulated in the concerned departments and one copy of the same is put up on the notice board. New books are also displayed in the New Arrivals
Section. Amount spent on new books and journals during the last five years.
Year Books
Amount
₹
Journals
Amount
₹
2008-2009 67,438 1,89,820
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-3013
1,75,507
87,498
1,62,193
1,11,180
2,80,695
2,53,059
2,56,897
3,44,254
4.3.5 Give details on the access of the on-line and internet services in the library to the students and faculty. (Hours, frequency of use, subscriptions, licensed software etc).
Hours – 14hours Monday to Friday (8 am to 10 pm)
12 hours on Saturday (8 am to 8 pm)
8 hours on Sundays and Holidays (9 am to 5 pm)
Frequency of use – Continuous
Subscriptions -
HELINET - Consortium of e-resources
N-LIST
Up-to-date
DELNET
Mangalore University
British Council
American Library
4.3.6 Are the library services computerized? If yes, to what extent?
Partially computerized
Charging and discharging work is computerized.
Bar coding of publications is available.
EPAC (Electronic Public Access Catalogue) is given to the entire campus.
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4.3.7 Does the institution make use of INFLIBNET / DELNET/IUC facilities? If yes, give details.
Yes. DELNET, INFLIBNETS – N -LIST and RGUHS- HELINET Consortium were subscribed and services are provided to the users of the Library.
4.3.8 What initiatives are taken by the library staff to enrich the faculty and students with its latest acquisitions?
Circulating new publications catalogues/ lists in the departments.
Displaying New Arrivals List on the notice board, e-mailing the same to the concerned departments.
Displaying new books in the New Arrival Rack.
Updating the latest acquisition in the library software and providing link through EPAC
4.3.9 Does the library have interlibrary borrowing facility? If yes, give details of the facility
Yes. The Library is a Member of the following Libraries to avail Inter Library Loan service and
Document Delivery Service:
DELNET
American Library
British Council
Mangalore University Library
4.3.10 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually- and physicallychallenged persons?
There are no such students at present. However, library is approachable with lift/ramp facilities. Librarian and the attenders are available for help. A computer system is set apart which facilitaes the physically challenged persons.
4.3.11 List the infrastructural development of the library over the last two years.
Year Infrastructural Development Number
2006-2007 Laserjet Printer
Deskjet Printer
Scanner
TFT Monitor
1
1
1
1
2007-2008
Steel Rack
Ricoh Photocopier
Library software
Bar coding Printer
Scanner
Steel Rack
4
1
Easy lib installed
1
1
3
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Year
2011-2012
Infrastructural Development
Color Reprography
Number
1
2012-2013 Laser Barcode Scanner was added to the circulation system of graduate section
New building
1
2011-2012 3 floor with staff and student room, conference halls and AV rooms i.
What other information services are provided by the library to its users?
Circulation
Newspaper clippings
Bibliographic compilation
Reference
Photocopying
Computer and printing
Internet
Document Delivery Service
Inter-library loan
Power back up
4.3.13
If the library has an archives section, to what extent is it used by the readers and researchers?
Yes, it is frequently used by the Postgraduate students and staff for their study and research
4.4 ICT as Learning Resources
4.4.1 Does the Institution have up–to-date computer facility? If yes, give details on the available hardware and software (Number of computers, computer-students ratio, stand alone facility, LAN facility, configuration, licensed software etc.)
Yes. Computer Centre has a System Administrator, System Analyst, Operator and Maintenance staff.
LAN facility: Win 2007 server,
Configuration: CORE 2 DUO, P4 with 1GBRAM
Licensed software: Windows 2007 Server with 150 user license Windows XP/Windows 7
Prof. in all machines. Office management software – open office.
wi-fi facilities for the entire campus.
Computer-students ratio – 1:10
Number of computers – 75
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Yes.
For students and staff, there is internet facility and e-books at the library.
Laptops are provided for all the departments with broadband internet connectivity through wi-fi.
All departments make use of the LCD projector and multimedia facility.
4.4.3 How are the faculty facilitated to prepare computer- aided teaching/ learning materials? What are the facilities available in the college for such efforts?
Easy access is given to staff in knowledge centre. The facilities available are:
Orientation and training for faculty to prepare computer- aided teaching/ learning materials
Coaching classes are taken to keep pace with technology
Good physical facilities (table, chair, lighting) are provided
In addition to departmental laptops, the staff are provided with laptops, with necessary software and broadband internet connectivity through wi-fi for computer aided teaching material preparation and evaluation.
Staffs make use of certain existing ICT enabled teaching materials.
4.4.4 Does the institution have a website? How frequently is it updated? Give details.
Yes, Web site: www.fathermuller.com
Website is updated regularly.
Events and programme details are updated as and when they happen.
4.4.5 How often does the institution plan and upgrade its computer systems? What is the provision made in the annual budget for update, development and maintenance of the computers in the institution?
Annual planning is done at the institution level for installing and upgrading its computer system.
The computer section upgrades computers periodically.
The computer department has software and hardware personnel to maintain the system.
All repairs and maintenance are done in house and the parts and accessories are procured through the stores in the campus.
The annual budget is
₹
5,00,000/- for upgrading and maintenance.
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4.4.6 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?
In house maintenance of all computers beyond warranty time is done by the IT department. New computers during the warranty period are serviced through the companies on contract.
4.5 Other Facilities
4.5.1 Give details of the following facilities: a) Capacity of the hostels (to be given separately for boys and girls)
Name of the Hostel
Carmel Hostel ‘A’ Block
Carmel Hostel ‘B’ Block
Carmel Hostel ‘C’ Block
Type of Rooms
Single Rooms ( Floor warden)
Sharing Rooms
No. of Occupants
UG students
PG students
Single Rooms
Sharing Rooms
No. of Occupants
UG students
PG students
Single Rooms
Sharing Rooms
Staff
Hostel details for girls
UG students
PG students
Number
05
70
209
187
22l
04
67
269
269
-
10l
37
81
7
7
Name of the Hostel
St Joseph hostel
Hostel details for boys
Type of Rooms
PG students (boys)
Number
2 b.
Occupancy : 557 c.
Rooms in the hostel (to be given separately for boys and Girls): Yes, 193 rooms for girls,
30 rooms for boys d.
Recreational facilities : Yes, T.V and DVD player is available in common mess hall. e.
Sports and Games (Indoor and Outdoor) facilities :
Outdoor games - Sports ground for Football, Basket ball, Throw ball, Volley ball,
Shuttle, Cricket and Athletics.
Indoor games– Chinese Checker, Carrom Board, Gymnasium, Shuttle, Table Tennis,
Chess f.
Health and Hygiene
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Water and Mess – Periodic testing of water and food is done at every hostel by the
Department of Microbiology.
Health of the mess workers –Periodic health and medical checkup on concessional basis.
Wash room facilities
Closed drainage system
Mosquito nets have been provided to prevent mosquito bite
Periodic spraying is done by the Health Department of the City Corporation .
4.5.2 How does the institution ensure participation of women in intra-and-inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities?
Lady Physical Director motivates students to take part in sports events
Provides extra coaching for inter college sports events and identifies best out of them.
Cultural activities –
Student Nurses’ Council advisor and class coordinators motivate students to participate in cultural activities.
Student and staff are encouraged to participate not only in the college sports activities but also intercollegiate and inter university sports meet.
Timely information regarding the event is sent through circulars to all the departments
4.5.3 Give details of the common facilities available with the institution (Staff room, day care centre, common room for students, rest rooms, health centre, vehicle parking, guest house, canteen, telephone, internet café, transport, drinking water etc.)
Staff accommodation is available.
Separate common rooms for boys/girls are available
50% concessional health care facilities for staff and Mediclaim for students are provided.
Mess facility is available at every hostels for staff
50 line EPBX with connectivity to all departments/ wards with intercom added
Instant coffee machine and Cafeteria facility is available in the hospital
College transport for administrative and teaching staff/students
Purified drinking water facilities on every floor is available
Hot water in the hostel as well as in the hospital is provided
Spacious waiting rooms in all wards, ICU areas.
Visitors’ waiting room in the college building for parents.
Staff room – Yes
Common room for students - Yes
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Health centre - Hospital
Vehicle parking - Yes
Guest rooms - 2
Canteen - Yes
Telephone - Yes
Internet café – Yes
Transport - Yes
Drinking water – Yes
4.5.4 What physical facilities does the teaching institution / hospital provide in terms of building (for the medical institution, hospital and residential quarters), diagnostic and therapeutic equipments, computers, management and information system and the important fittings and fixtures?
The institution has its own full pledged parent hospital and college. a. Civil, electrical and mechanical maintenance organization
–
Yes, by the help of maintenance department of the institution. b. Annual maintenance contract for bio-medical equipments, computers and other such machines/gazettes’ –
Yes.
There is Biomedical Department and IT Department for regular maintenance of all medical equipments and computers respectively.
Major equipments and computers are maintained regularly under annual maintenance contract c. In-house equipment maintenance and repair workshop . - Done by the Maintenance
Department
For civil, electrical, plumbing, computers and for Biomedical separate staff is appointed.
Facilities provided with potable water.
Faculty is provided with residential quarters, students reside in hostel.
The Medical College has all needed facilities with a diagnostic and therapeutic center with sufficient equipment.
The campus has initiated the process of MIS and orientation / training programme is extended to the faculty.
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4.6 Best Practices in Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.6.1 What innovations/best practices in ‘Infrastructure and Learning Resources’ are in vogue or adopted/ adapted by the institution?
Internet facility in each classroom.
Ultra modern library facilities for the students with internet connection, online journals, video viewing facility.
Green environment maintenance including rain water harvesting.
Generators for power, water IT support.
Wealth from waste sewage treatment plant.
Biodegradable products recycled to obtain biogas.
Budgetary provision to purchase new equipments.
Identifying obsolete items and replacing them with modern equipment.
Vast space for teaching/ hospital section.
Purchasing of licensed software – Windows operating system like Windows XP, Windows
2007.
Equipping library with, books and notifying the staff every month on new arrivals
Display of New Arrivals in the library
Unit wise microteaching, demonstration, clinical teaching, nursing rounds, bedside clinic, simulation, orientation programme, mentor-ship
Quarters for faculty
Spacious accommodation for students
24 -hour security
Rain Water Harvesting and Water Shed Management
Departmental libraries
I T Department
Maintenance Department
Well equipped Library
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Progression
5.1.1 Give the socio-economic profile (General, SC/ST, OBC, NRI) of the students of the last two batches .
Under Graduates – B.Sc. Nursing
Category
General
SC
ST
OBC
NRI
Total
2012-13
65
-
-
32
1
98
2013-14
72
1
3
24
-
100
P.B. B.Sc. Nursing
Category
General
SC
ST
OBC
Total
Post Graduate –M.Sc. Nursing
2012-13
31
1
4
4
40
2013-14
27
-
3
5
35
Category
General
SC
ST
OBC
Total
2012-13
28
-
-
8
36
2013-14
23
-
1
5
29
5.1.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to minimize the dropout rate and facilitate the students to complete the course?
The students’ academic performance is evaluated in the department meeting.
Potential dropouts for academic reasons are detected by monitoring performance in class tests,
pre-clinical and clinical work.
Any student having difficulty in subjects is given remedial teaching and model tests. Students who lose a term or a year are counseled for continuity.
The freshers are given orientation immediately after their admission.
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5.1.3 On an average, what percentage of the students progress to further studies and for employment? Give details for the last two years. (UG to PG to Ph.D. and /or to employment)
About 20% of students go for higher education from graduate to post graduation (M.Sc.) and about 5% progress from M.Sc. to M Phil or Ph D.
About 95- 97% of students join various organizations for employment.
Post Basic B.Sc. and B.Sc. graduates work as Staff Nurses or faculty after the completion of the course.
Most of post graduates join as faculty in colleges and some take up administrative positions in hospitals.
5.1.4 How does the institution facilitate the placement of its outgoing students? What proportions of the graduating students have been employed? (Average of last five years)
The college has established a Career Guidance cell in October 2013 through which the final year students are given an opportunity to identify the career and job opportunities in
India as well as abroad.
Students after the completion of their studies are given an opportunity to work in the
Parent Institution. Those who want to seek job outside the country, qualify themselves for
ILETS/TOFEL. The reputation of the institution is a credit for the students to get employment.
5.1.5 How does the institution facilitate and support students for appearing and qualifying in various competitive examinations? Give details on the number of students coached, appeared and qualified in various competitive examinations (Average of last five years)
(UGC-CSIR-NET, SLET, GATE, CAT, GRE, TOFEL, GMAT, Civil Services- IAS,IPS,IFS,
Central/State services etc. )
Students are encouraged by the faculty and guidance is provided for qualifying themselves in such competitive examinations as per the requirements inside and outside the country.
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5.1.6 Give a comparative analysis of the institutional academic performance with reference to other colleges of the affiliating University and the university average. (Pass percentage,
Distinctions, Gold medals and University Ranks, Marks obtained in relation to university average etc. (Last five years’ data)
Comparative information is not available.
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5.2 Student Support
5.2.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus, handbook and other student information material annually? If yes, what is the information disseminated to students through these publications?
The updated prospectus contains ‘Vision and Mission Statement’ of the college, aim and objectives of each course, admission criteria, general discipline and facilities available in the institution including the hostel facilities.
UG guidelines provide general information and instructions in academic and non-academic matters.
There is an academic calendar which shows the calendar of events of the academic year
News items on various activities are published in the Christmas bulletin of the current year and the college magazine.
5.2.2 Does the institution provide financial aid to students? If yes, specify the type and number of scholarships/ free ships given to the students during the last academic year by the institution (other than those provided by the social welfare departments of the state or
Central Governments).
Alumni scholarships are provided for five students every year worth
₹
50,000 (
₹
10,000 per student)
Five graduate students obtain free-ships per year.
5.2.3 Give details of schemes for student welfare. (Insurance, subsidized canteen facilities, special diets, student counseling support, “earn while you learn” scheme etc.)
Subsidized health care facilities are provided for all the students getting treatment from parent institution (free consultation and 50% concession on the medicines and diagnostic tests. Some of the diagnostic tests are not charged)
Counseling support is available for students with various problems
Institutional canteen provides food at concessional rates.
5.2.4 What type of support services are available to overseas students?
Support services such as single rooms, two wheeler, four wheeler parking and western toilets are provided in the NRI Hostel. Students are allowed to use mobile phones and internet in the hostel. The students are given counseling for adjustment difficulties. Presently there are two overseas students, one from Bangladesh and another from Nepal.
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5.2.5
Give details of the placement and counseling services for the students.
A Career Guidance cell was established in October 2013. Before the establishment of the cell, career counseling and guidance were provided by the faculty in group and individually for the final year students of B.Sc., P.B.B.Sc. and M.Sc.
Details of services
A talk on “Various job opportunities available around the world and qualifying examinations like MOH, HAAD” was given to IV year B.Sc. Nursing students on 26.10.2013 by
Ms Precila, Nurse Educator from Abudhabi and Mr Anandashekar, CEO of Paul Global
Consultancy.
A guest lecture ‘Design your future’ was given to IV year B. Sc Nursing on 20.09.2013 by
Mr Hisrar Thallani, a motivational speaker. Members from Avigna Consultancy and Services were present.
5.2.6 How does the institution encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills among the students?
The college encourages entrepreneurial skills among students by involving and exposing them to a wide variety of health care, education and management related seminars/ workshops/ conferences and rural and urban health care programmes.
The institution provides facilities for interaction with distinguished entrepreneurs at college events.
5.2.7 Does the faculty participate in academic and personal counseling? If yes, give details on services provided during the last academic year.
Yes, the faculty participates in academic and personal counseling.
5.2.8 Is there a separate guidance and counseling centre for women students? If yes, enumerate the activities of the centre.
The college has a Counseling Centre and majority (99%) of the students are women. There is a Student Counseling Committee for guiding and counseling students. Qualified counselors are available for the counseling. The students who are in need of counseling, approach the class coordinator. The class co-ordinator contacts committee members, who take appointments for the students. The timing of the counseling is from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on all days except Saturday and
Sunday.
Activities:-
1.
Orientation to the students about the counseling services.
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Assistance to students with personal, emotional, social and academic problems.
3.
Free counseling services to all students of the college throughout the year.
4.
Conduct sessions on personality development, communication, team building and soft skill programme.
5.
Organization of talks by expert counselors.
Regular meetings are conducted on 2 nd
Mondays of every month in Lecture Hall 6, PG block.
5.2.9 Is there a Cell /Committee constituted for prevention/ action against sexual harassment of women students? If yes, detail its constitution and enumerate its activities
(issues addressed during the last two years)
Yes.
Help line number - 0824 2438906
Email ID: ashcfmcon@gmail.com
Action plan
The institution has issued guidelines against sexual harassment. The statement expressly states that sexual harassment is considered as inappropriate behavior at college/ campus and insists that all students have a right to be treated with dignity and care.
A standard documentation format has been established to note the incidence of sexual harassment. The format is as follows
Name :
Age
Sex
:
:
Course/ year
Type of incidence reported
Day
Time
Action taken
:
:
:
:
:
Solution of the problem :
Any lady student/staff who feels or is being sexually harassed directly or indirectly may submit a complaint of the incident to any member of the committee in writing with her signature or report it to the committee as early as possible. The help line number and e-mail
ID are displayed on the college website for the easy access.
After receiving the written complaints, the committee members give a personal hearing to the victim and take necessary action within the time frame.
The committee will maintain a confidential register to note the complaint.
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Students in need for counseling will be identified and referred to the counselors.
After due enquiry, offenders will face suitable action.
5.2.10 Does the institution have a grievance redressal cell? If yes, what are its functions?
Detail the major grievances redressed during the last two years.
Yes. The Grievance Redressal Cell collects complaints/ suggestions/grievances from suggestion boxes (anonymously) or directly from the concerned students, reviews the grievances, and suggests suitable action. The decisions taken by the Principal and Administrator are final.
Unacceptable behavior by the ward boys and favoritism by a few teachers were some of the issues brought out by the students.
5.2.11 Is there a provision for acquiring computer skills / literacy for all students, in the curriculum? If yes, give details on how it is imparted, and level of proficiency.
Yes.
As per the syllabus of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, both theory and practical hours on computer skills have been allotted for under graduate and post graduate students. The classes are taken by the staff from IT department, theory and practical examinations are conducted.
The students learn skills in using computer under the guidance of the faculty.
The students are made familiar with contemporary techniques using computers.
Level of proficiency: The students are taught basics of computer, use of internet, e-mails and other programs and application of Statistical packages.
5.2.12 What value-added courses are introduced by the institution to develop life skills; career training; community orientation; good citizenship and personality development of students?
Organize three days’ orientation programme to put the freshers ‘at ease’ in the campus every year.
Students are given orientation prior to conducting rural programmes.
Retreat and value education sessions are organized for two days regularly every year.
Moral education classes are organized weekly for diploma and graduate students on every
Saturday for two hours.
Extracurricular activities take place regularly, giving ample opportunity for personality development.
5.2.13 How does the institution ensure safety and security of the students, faculty and the institutional assets?
24 hour security is provided within the campus.
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The security personnel, wearing uniform, co-ordinate emergency response systems, and are alert, continuously scrutinizing and are responsible for the assets of the campus.
Closed-Circuit TV’s are placed at strategic points in the campus.
Public entry in the campus is restricted and regulated. Security personnel control parking and the movement of traffic in the campus. Whenever necessary, campus-escort services are provided for students from the main gate to their respective hostels at night.
All the hostels have wardens and supporting staff. Fire extinguishers are placed at strategic points.
All electrical wires are concealed and periodically inspected. All electrically operated equipments have earthing.
The college provides transport facilities to ensure safety when students and staff go for rural service.
5.2.14
What support services are available to SC/ST students?
The SC/ST students pay the fees decided by government ( Government fee waiver). They receive all the services in the campus provided to other students. Whenever required, the students are given individual attention by the faculty for improving performance in academics.
5.2.15
What are the support services made available to physically challenged students?
Presently there are no physically challenged students in any of the courses. However, facilities like lifts and ramps are available in various places of the institution, if such students are admitted.
5.3 Student Activities
5.3.1 Does the institution have an Alumni Association? If yes
Yes
List its current Office bearers
1.
President - Ms Darryl Aranha
2.
Vice President - Ms Smitha MV
3.
Secretary - Ms Irene Alvares
4.
Joint Secretary - Ms Sandhya D Almeida
5.
Treasurer - Sr Tina Catherine
6.
Joint Treasurer - Ms Shiji PJ
7.
Convenors:
Correspondence - Ms Seema Chavan
Ms Wilma Noronha
Programme Committee - Ms Savitha Cutinho
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Ms Sindhu Sebastian
Scientific delegations - Ms Binsha Dennis
Sr Stella ii. List its activities during the last two years.
During the last two years, core committee meetings were held every month and two
General Body Meetings were held.
Alumni Association along with the Department of Nursing Education and First year Post
Graduates organized a staff development workshop: ‘Team Building’ on 24th March
2012 from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm in the Decennial Memorial Hall, FMCI as a part of Silver
Jubilee Celebrations.
As a part of Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Department of Nursing Education organized a
CNE program on ‘Mentoring: The Priceless Art in Education, Research and
Administration’, for alumnae members and non alumnae teachers on 16 th
July 2011. The resource person was Dr. Paul Aquinas, Professor, K.S Hegde Institute of Management,
Nitte.
A guest lecture was delivered on 2 nd
April 2011 by Dr Suphala S Kotian, Associate
Professor, Sri Devi College of Social Work Mangalore on ‘Stress Management’.
A Scientific Session on ‘Healthy Personality Development’ was conducted on12 th
October 2013 and Dr Rameela Shekhar, Professor and Dean, P G Department,
Roshini Nilaya was the resource person for the session.
The Alumni Association presented an electronic podium fitted with mike and a sound system to further equip and furnish the Syndicate Hall of the College of Nursing.
Developed a database of all Alumni which will help the present students to contact the
Alumni for suitable placement and guidance. This database enables the college to obtain the feedback from the Alumni and their employer. iii. Give details of the top ten alumni occupying prominent positions.
1.
Ms Jasmine Benny – Deputy Registrar, RGUHS
2.
Prof Asha P Shetty – Prinicpal, K Pandhyaraj Ballal Institute of Nursing Sciences
3.
Dr Christopher Sudhakar – Dean, Manipal College of Nursing, Mangalore
4.
Dr Larissa Martha Sams – Principal, Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing
5.
Sr Aileen Mathias – Chief Nursing Officer, Father Muller Medical College Hospital
6.
Sr Jacintha D’Souza – Principal, Athena Institute of Nursing Sciences
7.
Ms Fathima D’Silva – Prinicpal, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences
8.
Ms Lolita D’Souza – Principal, SCS College of Nursing
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Ms Jasmine Sarita Vas – Principal, Father Muller School of Nursing
10.
Ms Melba Sheela D’Souza – Head of Department, Adult Health and Critical Care, Sultan
Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman iv. Give details of the contribution of alumni to the growth and development of the
Institution.
Sponsor awards for Institutions Day cum Graduation Ceremony.
Sponsor the College Band.
Provide scholarship for deserving B.Sc. Nursing students.
Sponsor seminars conducted by the College of Nursing.
5.3.2 How does the institution encourage its students to participate in extra-curricular activities including sports and games? Give details on the achievements of students during the last two years. (Institution level/ inter-collegiate / Inter-University/ Inter-state/ National/
International)
College organizes extracurricular activities through Student Nurses Association (SNA). Various competitions and extracurricular activities are held.
Some of them are as follows:
Students performed various cultural events at the college Silver Jubilee Finale on
2.11.2012.
Freshers’ Day ‘Joie De Vivre’ FMCON was conducted on 14 th November 2012.
The students participated in various cultural competitions which was held at Gitanjali from
November 3 rd
to November 25 th
and won several prizes in competition.
Students participated and won several prizes in RGUHS Athletic Meet conducted in
November 2012 at Bapuji College, Davangere.
Students performed at the Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony of the 55 th batch of
GNM and 26 th batch of B.Sc. Nursing students on 5 th December 2012.
Annual Athletic Meet was organized on 27 th
of April.
As a part of SNC day, the cultural fest – “ FESTIN O BEATS
” was organized from May 1 st to 4 th
. Total 30 cultural events were organized for the students for 3 days. The overall trophy was won by 4 th year B.Sc. Nursing students. The SNC Day was celebrated on 1 9th
May.
Students from College of Nursing actively participated in the various events of ‘RHYTHM
– FMCI Musical Nite’ conducted on 22.05.13 by MBBS students.
The Farewell Programme-“BONNA FORTUNA” was organized under the leadership of 3 rd year B.Sc. Nursing and 1 st
year P.B.B.Sc. Nursing for the outgoing 4 th
year B.Sc. and 2 nd
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As a part of World Red Cross Day, the students of College of Nursing participated in the
Poster Competition on the topic “Disaster Management” on 8 th
May 2013.
Students participated in the Inter-collegiate poster competition on the topic ‘International
Nurses Day -2013’ which was held by Athena College of Nursing on 16 th May 2013.
Students won first place in poster competition in the ‘Shourya and Josh’ competitions held by State Board Student Nurses Association on 11 th of October 2013 in St John’s College of
Nursing, Bengaluru.
Sports and Games
Inter batch competitions
Indoor: Chess, Table Tennis (singles and doubles), Carrom (singles and doubles).
Outdoor: Badminton (singles and doubles), Volley ball, Throw ball, Tug of war, Athletics.
Tennikoit.
Teaching and non teaching staff competitions: Athletics, Tug of war, Throw ball
RGUHS Inter Collegiate Tournament 2011-2012
Throw Ball Tournament: RGUHS Mysore Zone Inter Collegiate Throw Ball Tournament organized by Father Muller College of Nursing Kankanady, Mangalore was held on 21 st and
22 nd
October 2011.Our team was the winner in the Tournament
Tennikoit Tournament: RGUHS Mysore Zone Inter Collegiate Tennikoit Tournament organized by Father Muller College of Nursing Kankanady, Mangalore was held on 21 st
and
22 nd
October 2011. Father Muller College of Nursing team was the “Runner Up” in the
Tournament
Athletic Meet: 2011-2012: students participated in RGUHS Mysore Zone Athletic Meet for
Men and Women organized by Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga from 13 th to 15 th
November 2011. Father Muller College of Nursing was the ‘Runners Up’ in the Meet.
Ms Reena Renita Rodrigus : 2 nd
place in 400mts
4 th
place in Long jump and Tripal jump
1 st
place in 4X400 mts relay
Ms Veeta Evan D’Souza:
2 nd place in 400mts 1 st place in 4X400 mts relay
Ms Vinitha D’Souza: 1 st
place in 4X400 mts relay
Ms Cicily Catherin: 1 st
place in 4X400 mts relay
Ms Josvita S Fernandes 2 nd
place in Hammer Throw
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Ms Rubita Crasta:
Ms Joswin Thomas:
2 nd
place in Discuss Throw
4 th
Place in Shot put
2 nd
place in Javelin Throw
4 th
place in Hammer Throw
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Table Tennis Tournament: Father Muller Nursing College participated in RGUHS Mysore Zone Table Tennis Tournament organized by M. B Shetty from 07 th
to 11 th
July 2012.
Throw Ball Tournament: The RGUHS Mysore Zone Throw Ball Tournament was held on
15 th
and 16 th
May 2012, organized by the B G S College of Nursing, Mysore. Mangalore
FMCON was one of the ‘Semifinalists’.
Tenni Koite Tournament: The RGUHS Mysore Zone Tenni Koite Tournament was held on
15 th
and 16 th
May 2012, organized by the B G S College of Nursing, Mysore. Mangalore
FMCON was one of the ‘Semifinalists.
Volley Ball Tournament: On 29 th and 30 th
September 2012, AIMS, Bellur, organized
RGUHS Inter collegiate Volley Ball tournament. Teams from 12 colleges registered and reported. Father Muller Nursing College, Mangalore was the “Runner up”.
RGUHS Inter Collegiate ATHLETIC MEET 2012-13
Students participated in RGUHS Mysore Zone Athletic Meet for men and women organized by College of Dental Science, Davangere from 13 th
to 15 th
November 2012.
Open tournament
Dr. Madhusudana Kushe Inter-collegiate Throw Ball Tournament was held on 12 th
January 2013 at the Agnes (Autonomous) College ground, Mangalore. Father Muller
College of Nursing team had participated in the tournament.
Inter Batch Tournament
The inter-batch volleyball, Throw Ball Tennikoit tournament was held from 17 th
January
2013.
Inter – Class Annual Athletic Meet
On 5th May 2013, Father Muller Nursing College, Mangalore organized Inter – Class
Annual Athletic Meet.4th year B.Sc. were the overall winners.
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The 15 th
RGUHS Inter Collegiate Athletic Meet 2013 – 14 from the 29.10.2013 to
31.10.2013 was held at SDM College of Dental Science and Hospital, Sattur, Dharward.
The prizes won are as follows:
1.
Ms. Zuricka Precilla D’Costa won the Gold Medal in Hammer Throw.
2.
Ms. Josvita S Fernandes won Silver Medal in Short put.
3.
Ms. Amalu George won Bronze Medal in 1500mts race.
4.
Ms.Vinitha D’Souza, Ms. Rovina M F D’Souza, Ms. Rachana Kanchan and Ms.
Amalu George won Bronze Medal in 4x100mts relay.
5.3.3 How does the institution involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the previous academic session.
The Staff Editor encourages the students to write creative informative articles (College magazine-Mullerspring).
Students take up the responsibility along with the Staff Editor to bring up College
Magazine annually.
College souvenir was published in 2013 as a part of Silver Jubilee Celebration.
The students publish their research studies in nursing and other health care related journals.
5.3.4 Does the institution have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its constitution, major activities and funding.
Yes. The College of Nursing has Student Nurses Association (SNA).
Constitution:
President
SNA Advisor
Vice President
Program Co-Ordinator
Secretary
Joint Secretary
Treasurer
Major activities:
: Sr. Winnifred D’Souza (Principal, FMCON)
: Mrs. Pramila D'Souza (Lecturer)
: Ms. Arya K.S
: Ms. Carol Ann Alex
: Ms. Anusmitha Santhosh
: Ms. Ann Mary Lukose
: Ms. Juna Raji
The SNA organizes ‘Freshers’ Day’, Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony, Annual
Athletic Meet, Cultural Fest and Farewell Programme of the UG students yearly. SNA motivates students to participate in various competitions in intercollegiate and university level. The students conduct programmes in the hospital and community as a part of the observation of various days
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Funding:-
There is provision in the institutional budget and the students also raise the funds for SNA activities by selling coupons for lucky draw and refreshments during Sports Meet and Cultural
Fest.
5.3.5 Give details of the various academic and administrative bodies and their activities
(academic and administrative), which have student representations on them.
1.
National Service Scheme (NSS).
2.
Anti-Ragging Committee.
3.
Sports Committee.
4.
Student Nurses Association.
5.
Student Grievance Redressal Committee.
6.
Parent Teacher Association Committee.
5.3.6 Does the institution have a mechanism to seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and from employers, to improve the growth and development of the institution?
Yes. Informal mechanism to gather feedback from graduates exists.
5.6 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression
5.6.1 Give details of institutional best practices towards Student Support and Progression
Freshers’ Day programme for the novice students for orientation and to exhibit their talents.
Conduct of model exams.
Cultural events and competitions lasting for one week for the students and staff to bring out the talents in students and faculty.
Observing the special days of the year related to health care and culture/religion such as
Diwali, Christmas.
Visits to old age homes, orphanages and hospice centers to inculcate human values of brotherhood, empathy, caring and concern in students.
Mobilization of the student resources during calamities.
Serve the poor in the hospital and rural setup.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 State the Vision and Mission Statement of the institution and give details on how the institution a) Ensures that the vision and mission of the institution is in tune with the objectives of the higher education policies of the nation. b) Translates its vision statement into its activities.
Vision
Our Vision is to heal and comfort the suffering humanity with compassion and respect; and to be recognized as a global leader in medical/nursing education and research.
Mission
To promote professionalism by quality and value driven education with a global outlook.
To make learning an exciting experience that inspires learners to reach their full potential as lifelong learners.
To train young professionals for leadership to respond to the health care needs of the public.
To foster synergy and integration between research, education and practice by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership. a) National Higher Education Policies include quality nursing education and care of sick and needy, which is the ‘Vision’ of the college. The ‘Mission’ of the college assigns routes for achieving the vision. The college ensures that its vision and mission are in tune with National
Higher Education Policies by offering educational courses of quality to fill contemporary needs of skilled nursing personnel capable of service – oriented health care and treatment. The college is alert on identifying areas of research towards better health care by collecting data through an intense rural health care programme. b) In the Mission Statement, the focus is
To promote professionalism by quality and value driven education with a global outlook
Introduction and enhancement of seats for graduate and post graduate programmes
Qualified teachers teaching using modern technologies
Weekly moral classes for the students
Being able to apply that knowledge in practice
Dress code inside the campus
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English as the language of communication inside the campus
Staff and students are organizing and participating in programmes like CNEs, workshop, conferences, staff development programmes related to health care aspects to improve their knowledge and skills which inturn enhances professionalism to meet international standards.
Institution awards the meritorious students.
To make learning an exciting experience that inspires learners to reach their full potential as lifelong learners
Introducing ICT enabled teaching methodology
Establishment of research cell and funding it
e-library and wi-fi facilities
Constant encouragement to staff and students to take up research activities
Encouragement to staff and students to participate and to conduct CNEs, conferences, seminars, symposiums and workshops at regional, national and international level.
To train young professionals for leadership to respond to the health care needs of the public
Leadership abilities are developed by encouraging them to conduct SNA programmes
(Sports day and cultural programmes), workshops and conferences by students.
Leadership training is given to the students.
To foster synergy and integration between research, education and practice by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership
Interdepartmental meetings
International collaboration
Classes are taken by the experts on the concerned subjects both in the college and in hospital.
6.1.2 Enumerate the Management’s commitment, leadership-role and involvement for effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.
Management is committed to provide quality nursing education by appointing competent teachers.
Adequate infrastructure is made available for smooth teaching learning process.
Modern teaching aids are provided for the staff and students.
e-library and online sources are available.
Clinical learning is taken care by providing adequate supervision both in the laboratories and in the hospital.
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Skill training laboratory.
Evaluation of the students by the Principal.
6.1.3 How does the Management and the Head of the Institution ensure that responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff of the institution?
Duties of the staff are well defined in the job description.
Records are meticulously maintained.
Communication is through circulars /notices/meetings and website of the institution.
Notice boards in all the floors.
6.1.4 How does the Management/Head of the Institution ensure that adequate information
(from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the management, to review the activities of the institution?
Records and reports ensure flow of information; staff meetings, departmental meetings and class coordinators meetings are conducted every month with the HOD and the
Principal
Proceedings of various committee meetings
Feedback from students
Self appraisal by the staff
Teacher’s diary
Monthly meeting of the Heads of Department
Meeting of the Hospital Advisory Committee
Monthly Nursing audit meeting
Bi-annual meetings of IQAC
Year end evaluation by the staff about the curriculum
Grievance Redressal Cell
Evaluation of events which have taken place
Personal contact
6.1.5 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff for improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
Management encourages staff to attend training programmes, conferences, workshops and seminars etc.
Regular in-service education and training ensures knowledge and skill development.
Faculty is involved in decision making.
Staff members are involved in various institutional committees.
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6.1.6
Describe the leadership role of the Head of the Institution, in governance and management of the institution.
To present to the Governing Council the requirements for academic activities.
To liaison and network with the Governing Council.
To ensure that the organization’s mission is upheld.
To anticipate vacancies and guide in appointing qualified staff.
To review the performance of executives and their subordinates.
To plan for the future growth and development of the institute by involving all the stakeholders.
To monitor the quality of the college programmes and services.
To utilize the budget judicially.
To enlist the needs for academic work, research and procurement of equipment.
To enhance the institution’s public image through innovative practices and promotion of health care.
To lead, support, represent and organize men and women and delegate authority for the fulfillment of the departmental objectives.
To create and promote student welfare, academic application, ethics inculcation and discipline among students leading to excellence.
To foresee events and seek opportunities to maintain and improve teaching and clinical services.
6.2 Organizational Arrangements
6.2.1 Give the organizational structure and details of the academic and administrative bodies of the institution. Give details of the meetings held, and the decisions taken by these bodies, regarding finance, infrastructure, faculty recruitment, performance evaluation of teaching and non-teaching staff, research and extension activities, linkages and examinations held during the last two years.
There are three Administrative Bodies: a.
Governing Board of the Institution b.
Managing Committee of the College, representing Medical, Hospital and Nursing
Services c.
College Council
The college is headed by a College Council which consists of the Principal, Vice-
Principal, Administrator, HOD’s and Coordinators. There are also Supervisory Committees for
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Association.
Meetings held :
Governing board
College Council
Managing committee
Department meetings
4
12
12
12
Class coordinators meetings 12
Staff meetings 12
IQAC 06
Research committee
Curriculum committee
Evaluation Committee
05
06
07
PTA 02
Anti-Ragging Committee 05
Library Committee 05
Counseling Committee
Placement Committee
Alumni Association
04
05
08
Prevention of Sexual Harassment Committee 05
6.2.2 To what extent is the administration decentralized? How does the institution collaborate with different sections/departments and personnel of the institution to improve the quality of its educational provisions?
Administration is decentralized and delegated for the smooth running of the institution.
The Principal is ably assisted by Vice Principal and PG Coordinator to conduct all the programmes and activities.
The head of the various departments support and coordinate the day to day activities and other academic co-curricular activities.
The faculty and support staff contributes in realizing the goals and objectives of the institution.
There is a hierarchy of administrative bodies from the Principal down to HOD’s and committees for decentralized administration.
Decisions taken at higher level are communicated, discussed and implemented.
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The meeting of HOD’s is held regularly: Most of the decisions pertaining to academic matters are taken at these meetings.
Department meetings are held regularly where various issues pertaining to teaching, students, patient care and requirements are discussed and decisions are taken. Teaching activities are planned in advance.
6.2.3 Does the institution have effective internal coordination and monitoring mechanisms?
If yes, specify.
Yes, the various departments of CON work hand in hand.
Teacher’s diary is an effective monitoring mechanism. Weekly submission of the work done is assessed and examined by the HOD and the Principal.
‘Master Plan’ of the academic activities is evolved annually. The effectiveness of implementation is periodically assessed. The objective of each action is timed and frequent evaluation meetings are held at departmental level.
Staff meetings are held monthly with the Principal.
6.2.4 Does the institution have a Grievance Redressal Cell for its employees? If yes, what are its functions? List the number of grievances redressed during the last two years.
Yes. Its function is to retain employees, ensure job satisfaction and redress grievances.
6.2.5 How many times does the management meet the staff in an academic year? What are the major issues discussed during the last meeting?
Meeting with the Director at least once a year
Principal meets the entire faculty every month
However if necessary, short meetings are held to discuss/ resolve important matters
Department meetings are held every month and as and when need arises
Issues discussed during the meeting:
The process of NABH review and examination was discussed
Students performance in theory and practical
Clinical experience of students and supervisors
Functioning of various committees for NAAC
Evaluation of students and staff
Discipline among staff and students
Future plans
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6.2.6 Is there a cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff? How effective is the functioning of the cell?
Yes. Committee meets every quarterly and at short notice if needed. However, no complaints have been received.
6.2.7 Does the teaching hospital define and display the services that it can provide i.e. a. The services being provided are clearly defined b. Services defined are prominently displayed c. Staff is oriented to this service
There are notice boards displayed at prominent places within the institution.
Services are clearly defined.
Service providers’ details are available.
When a new staff joins, he/she gets a detailed orientation on the physical set up, policies of the organization and the information regarding the services is given.
Service code manual is available.
6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.3.1 Describe the procedure of developing the perspective institutional plan. How are the teachers, students and administrators involved in the planning process?
The teachers and students are participating in routine plans of the institution.
Suggestions are solicited from them for organizing any event or conducting any programme.
Staff is encouraged to express their views and make suggestions.
Events are foreseen and meetings at different levels are called to plan all aspects.
6.3.2 How are the objectives communicated and deployed to all levels, to ensure individual employee’s contribution for the institutional development?
The organization’s Vision and Mission are displayed at prominent places.
This is followed by the communication pattern all through the institution notice board/ circulars to convey the messages.
Regular meetings ensure interactive communication.
6.3.3 List the different committees constituted for the management of different institutional activities? Give details of the meetings held and the decisions taken, regarding academic management, finance, infrastructure, faculty, research, extension and linkages, and examinations held during the last two years.
Head of the Department (HOD) meeting
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Class co-coordinator’s meeting
Faculty meeting
Examination meetings
Prevention of sexual harassment committee
Anti-Ragging committee
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Grievance Redressal Cell
National Service Scheme
Sports
Student Nurses Association
Alumnae Association
Parent Teacher Association
Library Committee
Evaluation Committee
Curriculum Committee
Career Guidance cell
Nursing Audit Committee
Research Committee
Counseling Cell
The following decisions were taken:
HOD: Department needs, review of the academic activities and future plans are discussed.
Class co-coordinator’s meeting: Evaluating the progress of the courses by the coordinators and resolving the issues of the students
Examination meetings: Inviting the faculty of the other institutions who are appointed as examiners and orienting them on the smooth conduction of examination
Faculty Meeting: Reviewing the work done by the faculty, obstacles confronted by them and resolving the issues of the students Annexure 19
6.3.4 Has the institution an MIS in place, to select, collect, align and integrate data and information on the academic and administrative aspects of the institution?
Yes. MIS is in place to meet the needs of the students and faculty regarding academic and administrative aspects of the institution.
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6.3.5 Does the institution use the various data and information obtained from the feedback, in decision-making and performance improvement? If yes, give details.
Yes. All information obtained through feedback from students, staff, parents and teachers is analyzed and corrective action is taken. The feedback is used to take necessary actions. The negative feedback received is taken constructively for improvement in the functioning.
6.3.6 What are the institution’s initiatives for promoting co-operation, sharing of knowledge, innovations and empowerment of the faculty? (Skill sharing across departments, creating/ providing conducive environment, etc.)
15 days of special casual leave is given for attending conferences and conducting university examination in a year.
Some staffs are sponsored for attending various faculty development programmes and training as and when need arises.
Interaction with medical professional at the bedside gives occasion for skill training.
Skill sharing across departments takes place with medical college in terms of attending CME’s, workshops, academic competitions and collaborated research activities.
6.4 Human Resource Management
6.4.1 What are the mechanisms for performance assessment (teaching, research, service) of faculty and staff? (Self–appraisal method, comprehensive evaluation by students and peers).
Does the institution use the evaluations to improve teaching/ research of the faculty and service of the faculty by other staff? If yes, how?
Self appraisal- evaluation is initiated for each faculty. The faculty gets to assess his/her own strengths or weaknesses. Opportunity for self introspection is given whereby good work is appreciated and rewarded and scope for improvement is realized.
Annual appraisal- performance appraisal is done by superiors – HOD and the Principal.
Feedback is given to the staff on the strengths and weakness and where corrective actions need to be taken.
Teacher’s Diary- This aids in monitoring curriculum term wise and keeps track of the academic performance and contribution of each teacher.
Evaluation by students: Feedback from students is organized. This help the teachers to assess his/her work objectively and realize the need to change professionally if necessary.
Peer evaluation
Research mechanism- initiating research activities, publications is one of the criteria for promotion policy.
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6.4.2 What are the welfare measures for the staff and faculty? (Mention only those which affect and improve staff well-being, satisfaction and motivation)
Teaching staff/faculty
Provident Fund, Employee Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme linked to Life
Insurance Corporation (LIC) and pension.
Gratuity benefits.
Provision of medical benefits for employees.
Highly subsidized staff accommodation / Staff quarters
Credits given to publications of papers, research and excellent input in teaching.
Special leave and reimbursement facility given for the presentation of papers and research work.
Encouragement to attend workshops and conferences.
Benefits like special leave, higher study leave, maternity leave and benefits.
Extracurricular activities and events for family members on festivals.
Sports and games events, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Institution Day and on May Day/
Patron’s Day.
Non - teaching staff:
Educational loan for children.
Provident Fund, Employee Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme linked to Life
Insurance Corporation (LIC) and pension.
Gratuity benefits.
Provision of medical benefits for employees.
Welfare fund loan.
In service training programmes.
House building loan.
Emergency contingency loan
Sports and games events, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Institution Day and on May Day/
Patron’s Day.
6.4.3 What are the strategies and implementation plans of the institution, to recruit and retain faculty and other staff who have the desired qualifications, knowledge and skills?
A conducive atmosphere for work and professional growth in a state-of-the-art set up which includes the various departments of Father Muller Medial College Hospital and
Allied Health Sciences.
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Ensuring wide publicity for larger/ better choice through advertisements for various vacancies.
Attractive salary, housing benefits and promotional avenues.
Personal and professional development schemes.
Benefits like PF, leave, higher study leave, medical benefits.
Regular training programmes- like CNEs and workshops.
Facility to attend national/ international conferences
Credits for research/ publications.
Opportunity to improve nursing/ teaching skills by interaction / in house training with the professionals, teaching faculty and doctors of Father Muller Medical College, Father
Muller Homeopathic Medical College, Father Muller Medical College Hospital and Father
Muller College of Allied Health Sciences.
6.4.4 What are the criteria for employing part-time/adhoc faculty? How are the recruitment conditions of part-time/adhoc faculty different from that of the regular faculty? (Eg. salary structure, workload, specializations).
Need based
Honorarium on workload basis.
6.4.5 What are the policies, resources and practices of the institution that support and ensure the professional development of the faculty? (Eg. budget allocation (finance)for staff development, sponsoring for advanced study, research, participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. and supporting membership and active involvement in local, state, national and international professional associations).
Encouragement to attend conferences/ workshops, grant of TA, DA and registration fees once a year.
Research activities are encouraged and additional facilities created when sought.
Sponsoring participation in an international conference abroad.
Publications and research are value additions for promotion.
Grant assistance is given from the institution to conduct research.
Research unit organizes, facilitates and support research activities for faculty and students
Special leave is made available to attend conferences.
Teachers are encouraged to address local service organizations on topics of their specialization.
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Outreach programmes where teachers are given opportunity to give talks on health care and disease management.
Teachers are encouraged to write articles on health care in weekly magazines.
Exchange programmes at local, national and international level
Inter-departmental/ Collegiate programmes and workshops are held in collaboration with
Father Muller Medical College and Nursing Department of Father Muller Medical College
Hospital.
6.4.6 How do you assess the needs of the faculty development? Has the institution conducted any staff development programmes for skill up-gradation and training of the staff? If yes, give details.
The needs of the faculty development are assessed
Based on the appraisal report
Need to start new departments/activities
The institution has conducted staff development programmes at various stages:
DATE
10 th
October 2013
12 th September 2013
5 th
September 2013
6 th
October 2012
24 th
March 2012
2 and 3 rd
November 2011
23 rd
July 2011
19 th
March 2011
25 th
February 2011
17 th
July 2010
Conflict Resolution
Promoting Integrity in Nursing
Nursing Informatics
TOPIC
Physical Assessment for Childhood Illness
Scientific session on Healthy Personality Development
Staff awareness programme on NAAC guidelines
Conference on Renaissance in Nursing
Team Building
Translational Research: Nurses making a difference
Effective Work Environment
6.4.7 What are the facilities provided to faculty? (Well-maintained and functional office, infrastructure and other space to carry out their work effectively etc.)
Father Muller College of Nursing is housed in a newly constructed state-of-the-art building.
Modern and well equipped facilities, fixtures and furnishings are provided to carry out the work smoothly.
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Well ventilated department rooms with facilities for teachers including computers, internet, wi-fi services.
Library facilities include long term borrowal, reference section, browsing in teachers’ space and photo-copying, EPAC facilities.
Residential quarters for the faculty.
Stipulated reserve space for parking.
6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.5.1 Does the institution get financial support from the Government? If yes, mention the grants received in the last three years under different heads. If no, give details of the sources of revenue and income generated during the last three years.
No.
6.5.2 What is the quantum of resources mobilized through donations? Give information for the last two years.
Nil
6.5.3 Is there adequate budget to cover the day-to-day expenses? If no, how is the deficit met?
Yes. Deficit for capital expenses is met by the grants from Charitable Society.
6.5.4 What are the budgetary resources to fulfill the institution’s mission and offer quality programmes? (Budget allocations over the past two years (provide income expenditure statements)
Resources come from the student fee and grants from the management.
Budget is prepared annually.
Budget and Audit Report Annexure 20
6.5.5 Are the accounts audited regularly? If yes, give the details of internal and external audit procedures and the audit reports for last two years.
Financial audit is conducted regularly
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An internal auditor checks income /expenditure on monthly basis. The external auditor checks annually.
6.5.6 Has the institution computerized its finance management systems? If yes, give details.
Yes. Accounts are maintained on Tally software.
6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership
What are the significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried out by the
Institution?
Good number of committees with clear mandate for decision making, sharing responsibility and accountability.
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Authority with responsibility is given to HOD’s
Staff facilities like housing, sponsorships to attend conferences
Induction and Orientation programs
133 years old and 1250 bed well equipped super specialty hospital for the clinical experience
Internet availability inside the campus
EDLI linked to LIC
Opportunity to improve nursing/ teaching skills by interaction / in house training with the Professionals, Teaching faculty and Doctors of Father Muller Medical College,
Father Muller Homeopathic Medical College, Father Muller Medical College Hospital and Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences.
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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
7.1 Internal Quality Assurance System
7.1.1 What mechanisms have been developed by the institution for quality assurance within the existing academic and administrative systems?
Academic
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Various committees
Mentor-mentee
Quality circle
1. Academic activities and curriculum
2. Research and Conferences
3. Co curricular and extension activities
Feedback mechanism
Administrative
Recruitment and selection of quality staff
Various committees
Regular audit meeting
Feedback mechanism for support staff
7.1.2 What are the functions carried out by the above mechanisms in the quality enhancement of the institution?
IQAC Function
Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution
Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
Documentation of the various programmes/ activities leading to quality improvement
Organization of workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles.
Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for quality-related activities
Mentor-mentee system
Guide and counsel the student for the academic commitment.
Motivate the student to be creative, reflective enquirers.
Actively involve and encourage students in evidence based learning.
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Feedback mechanism
Formative and summative feedback is taken from the students and faculty.
Feedback promotes smooth functioning of the quality circles established.
The curriculum change is generated through feedback mechanism.
Facilitates trends in teaching learning methods
Institution uses student feedback as a significant input for management decision.
Drives Student Nurses Association to focus their main attention on the quality in teaching learning.
Quality circle
Serves the objective/goals of the institution.
Maintains total equality in nursing education.
Bridges the gaps in the institutional teaching and learning methods
Develops holistic personality among students and faculty.
Promotes self development, mutual development and societal development
Recruitment and selection of quality staff
The faculty is recruited for the post based on their experience and qualification.
The Recruitment and Selection Committee functions effectively.
Audit Meeting
Audit meetings are conducted by the Management Committee, head of the Institution and
IQAC.
The outcome of the audit is communicated to the students, faculty and supporting staff by the head of the institution.
7.1.3 What role is played by students in assuring quality of education imparted by the institution?
Providing feedback
SNA council activities
Students being a part of the Curriculum Committee
Involvement of students in NSS
Bringing out Mullerspring
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College Magazine
7.1.4 What initiatives have been taken up by the institution to promote best practices in the institution? How does the institution ensure that the Best Practices have been internalized?
The initiative taken up by the institution to promote best practices:
Induction and orientation
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Maintenance of lesson plan
Annual conference and workshops
Preparation of chart for bedside duties
Recruitment of the alumni in the college and hospital
Extension and outreach programs
Celebration of national days
Bio-eco friendly environment
Recycling of the water
Use of CFL bulbs
Plastic free campus
Networking with parents and alumni
Access to wi-fi facility within the campus
Formation of committees
The best practices of the institution are:
Recruitment of the alumni in the College and Hospital
Bio-eco friendly environment
Celebration of national days
‘Health Card’ facility to the community
Formation of committees
Participation of the ‘College Band’ in the programs organized at the institutional level and district level. b) Rules and regulations to be followed in the college, hostels, and campus:
Anti-Ragging Committee
Assembly once a week
SNA meetings periodically
Bi-annual Parent-teacher association
Grievance and counseling committee meetings periodically
Recreational activities in the hostels
Celebration of Hostel Day
Mentor-mentee system
OSCE and OSPE
Discipline in the campus and the library
Campus security rules
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7.1.5 Which way has the institution added value to the quality enhancement of students in?
Students participate in various academic programmes who gain experience in conducting in-service education programmes, workshops, continuing nursing education programmes, research projects.
Awards are instituted to deserving students in both curricular as well as co-curricular activities.
Signing of the MOU’s with outside agencies.
Research projects for Postgraduate and Graduates.
Identifying slow learners and providing remedial learning facilities.
7.1.6 Has the institution or hospital been accredited by any other national / international body?
Teaching hospital laboratory is NABL accredited.
NABH accreditation is in progress for the teaching hospital.
NAAC ‘A’ grade accreditation for Medical college.
7.2 Inclusive practices
7.2.1 a) What practices have been taken up by the institution to provide access to students from the following sections of the society? a) Socially-backward
Minority quota for admission of Christian students.
Reservation of 2% university seats for the backward classes. b) Economically-weaker
Interest free loans
Government scholarships
Scholarship from Alumni association of Father Muller College of Nursing. c) Differently-abled: Presently there are no such students however ,
Ramp
Lift and washroom facilities are available in case of need. b) What efforts have been made by the institution to recruit 1) Staff from the disadvantaged communities? Specify?
Recruitment is open for all and posts are widely advertised.
7.2.2
What special efforts are made to achieve gender balance amongst students and staff?
B.Sc. Nursing course has only lady students .
Students are being admitted for P.B.B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses.
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7.2.3 Has the institution done a gender audit and/or any gender-related sensitizing courses for the staff/ students? Give details.
Majority of the staff/ students (99%) are females. Students are sensitized through various talks and programmes.
7.2.4 What intervention strategies have been adopted by the institution to promote the overall development of students from rural/ tribal backgrounds?
Students from rural background are well supported by the management especially towards concessions given in payment of fees.
Language training
Soft skill training
7.2.5 Does the institution have a mechanism to record the incremental academic growth of the students admitted from the disadvantaged sections?
Yes. The academic growth of the students is compared with PUC marks initially and later with earlier performance in B.Sc. Nursing examinations.
7.2.6 What initiatives have been taken by the institution to promote social-justice and good citizenship amongst its students and staff? How have such initiatives reached out to the community?
The initiatives taken by the institution to promote social justice and good citizenship are:
Participation in functions involving social justice including processions like inauguration of Youth Festival Day, Graduation Ceremony, ‘child labor’, ‘gender equity’, ‘no plastic environment’ etc.
Participation in tuberculosis and malaria control programme
Health exhibition
Vanamostav program
Celebration of national days like Independence Day, Republic Day
Steps taken to reach out to the community
Community camps
Community surveys
Conference and workshops
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7.3 Stakeholder relationships
7.3.1 How does the institution involve all its stakeholders in planning, implementation and evaluation of the academic programmes?
Stakeholders of the institution are parents/ guardians, students, patients, patient care takers, Indian
Nursing Council, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Government Faculty and Alumni.
Parents:
Parent teachers’ meets are conducted and parents views solicited.
Students:
Student activities as members of NSS, SNA, IQAC, Curriculum Development Committee
Students feedback system
Patients and patient care takers
The patient feedback mechanism
The continuous skill assessment in nursing practice and patient care
Clinical teaching, bedside teaching, case study discussion bridges gap between theory and practice
Indian Nursing Council and RGUHS
Acts as a regulatory body and evaluates the curriculum planned
Annual College Inspection
Involves faculty in curriculum change and evaluation
Regular meetings are organized by the RGUHS for the Principal, faculty and support staff related to academic changes and innovations.
Faculty
The faculty plan, implement and evaluate the academic activities as per the curriculum designed by the INC.
Alumni
The curriculum development and improvement related issues are discussed at its meetings.
Alumni deliver health related talks as resource persons in the conferences and the inaugural programs of college.
7.3.2 How does the institution develop new programmes to create an overall climate conducive to learning?
Students make the best use of e-library, wi-fi facilities available in the hostels and the college premises
Guest lectures are arranged for the staff and students such as Tele-Nursing and
Assertiveness in Nursing Profession.
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7.3.3 What are the key factors that attract students and stakeholders, to the institution and result in stakeholder satisfaction?
Reputation of the 25 year college functioning in a hospital of 133 years standing.
Safe and student friendly campus with all the amenities for the students which help in the overall development.
Well established parent hospital with 1250 bed strength with all multispecialty services to treat all types of ailments, facilities which are available in the hospital conducive to learning attracts a number of students both from within and outside the country towards the institution.
Global acceptance- Wide recognition by the employers in recruiting students studied at this institution in India and across the globe
Best results – continuous meritorious results in the graduate and postgraduate programme for several years in the past.
Traditions ethos and ambience of the institution.
Good infrastructure and hostel facilities
Outreach and extension programmes
Easy accessibility and central location.
Hospital and College managed by the missionaries.
7.3.4 How does the institution elicit the cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure overall development of the students, considering the curricular and co-curricular activities, research, community orientation and the personal/ spiritual development of the students?
Cooperation of the stake holders is elicited by following strategies
Curricular and co curricular:
PTA meet
Students representatives are the members of NSS, SNA, IQAC and Curriculum
Development Committee
Department of Nursing Service of the hospital takes initiative in providing practical experiences for the students.
Research:
The research cell supports the students on new research projects and encourages them to participate in research activities.
Community orientation:
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The graduates and post graduates are posted for health camps and community services such as immunization and field visits.
Spiritual:
The students attend annual retreats organized by the institution. They participate in the daily prayer services held in the chapel located within the campus.
7.3.5 How do you anticipate public concerns in your current and future programme offerings and operations?
The concerns of the public in current/future programmes are anticipated in the following way:
a) Observing the following days where the public is invited:
World Health Day
Breast Feeding Week
World AIDS Day
Leprosy Day
Children’s Day
Alzheimer’s Day
Nurse’s Day
Health camps conducted for public.
b) Conducting mass education and interaction with public
c) Inputs from local community leaders in outreach programmes
d) Inputs from alumni feedback obtained at the Alumni Annual General Body Meet and PTA
e) Including members of the public in the Governing Board.
7.3.6 How does the institution promote social responsibilities and citizenship roles among the students? Does it have any exclusive programme for the same?
The students create awareness among the public regarding health and hygiene through talks, street plays, radio programmes, television programmes, health exhibitions and campaign through activities like walkathon on World AIDS Day, World Health Day,
Leprosy Day etc.
The college collaborates with the local government bodies in the various health awareness campaigns (Malaria, Polio, Filariasis, Chikunguniya, Dengue, AIDS, Drug and Alcohol abuse, Cancer etc.) These programmes are designed by the respective H.O.D’s to promote social responsibility among students.
Students visit and render services at old age homes and orphanages (St Antony’s Ashram,
St Agnes Special School, Prashanth Nivas, Cheshire Home, Vradhashram.)
Patriotism is instilled in the students by the celebration of various national days/ festivals.
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7.3.7 What are the institutional efforts to bring in community-orientation in its activities?
Health awareness programme through street plays
Conducting health camps
Health exhibition
Meeting people’s health needs through home visits, identifying the needs/problems at the home level, treating them in time, making referrals and if necessary free hospitalization based on their economic status
Senior staff give talks on radio/ TV on community health care.
7.3.8 a) How does your institution actively support and strengthen the neighborhood communities? How do you identify community needs and determine areas of emphasis for organizational involvement and support?
Health Card facility
Free health checkups/Combi packs
Free food and bed to the General Ward patients
Health insurance/Micro insurance facilities
Immunization programmes on regular basis during the national programmes.
Distributing of Medical aids including free medicines during the epidemic outbreaks of diseases like chickenguniya.
Health camps and house to house survey are some of the programmes organized by the institution.
Breast feeding programs are organized in the community
Students participate in the Pulse Polio Week.
The community needs are identified when epidemics and break and disaster strike.
The intimation from the District Health Officer regarding the community needs and delegates the responsibility to carry out the actions through meetings. b) How do the faculty and students contribute in these activities?
The faculty and students actively and regularly participate in these activities as per the time schedules drawn up. Students undertake projects in the community and report to the HOD’s.
7.3.9 Describe how your institution determines student satisfaction, relative to academic benchmarks? Do you update the approach in view of the current and future educational needs and challenges?
Teacher evaluation and student evaluation and course evaluation
Feedback reports from the students
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Feedback during PTA meetings
Academic modifications are done in terms of curriculum, teaching and evaluation modalities as per the University instructions.
7.3.10 How do you build relationships?
To attract and retain student
To enhance students performance
To meet their expectations of learning
With Alumni: Networking and General Body Meetings
With Parents: PTA meetings and personal interactions
With Students: by putting in place the mentor mentee system, SNA activities, assembly
To attract and retain student
Quality based education
Best facilities in the college and campus
Friendly atmosphere in the department and clinics
Freshers’ Day programme and other programmes
Holistic Personality Development
High standards in nursing care
Active Alumni Association.
To enhance students performance
Constant monitoring of the students’ progress
Remedial teaching and counseling
Mentor mentee system
Regular communication with the parents and students through the institutional website, email and personal interaction
Encouraging the students to take part in various academic meets and research activities
To meet their expectations of learning
Introducing modern technology in teaching learning process
Adopting innovative methodology in teaching learning process
Sponsoring the students to take part in various academic meets and research activities
Instituting awards and incentives for the high achievers.
Latest information from e-journals
Presentation of seminars by students
Visit other institutions where better facilities are available
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With teachers:
Regular meetings with Coordinators, HOD’s and all the staff
7.3.11 What is your complaint management process? How do you ensure that these complaints are resolved promptly and effectively? How are complaints aggregated and analyzed for use in the improvement of the organization, and for better stakeholderrelationship and satisfaction?
The Grievance Committee is established in the institution and is functioning effectively.
The complaints of the student and the faculty are attended by the Grievance Committee. Students may also complaint to their mentor or HOD directly or insert their complaints in the suggestion box. All complaints, even if given anonymously are taken seriously. The HOD then resolves the complaint. If it is not resolved at that level, then it goes to the principal.
At the HODs’ meeting with the principal, the nature of the complaint, its impact on the academic and administration sections is discussed and corrective steps are taken.
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Faculty Profile:
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Sl. No. Faculty
1.
Sr Deepa Peter
2.
Mrs Maria Roshni Lasrado
3.
Mrs. Shine Thomas
Designation
Lecturer
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
4.
Mrs Ivy Sonia Mendonca
5.
Mrs Florine Veigas
6.
Mrs Pramila D’Souza
7.
Mr. Shiju R
8.
Sr. Stella Coelho
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
9.
Mrs. Nathalia martis Assistant Lecturer
10.
Mrs. Suneetha Merlin Fernandes Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
2.
Student profile:
Entry Level Competencies a.
Admissions Based on merit and government quota b.
Most of the students are proficient in English and they make rapid attempt to learn the local language and classes are taken for the same.
3.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 2 years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes.
Graduate courses: Curriculum revision done by the RGUHS in 2009
Postgraduate courses: Curriculum changes done by the RGUHS in 2009
The contribution of the staff to curriculum changes is:
Staff attended the work shop organized by the university related to Question Paper construction
The pattern of question paper construction was changed
Specification table and answer keys for the questions made mandatory
Practical exam formats and integrated teaching formats revised
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4.
Trends in the success and dropout rate of students during the last 2 years.
Success Rate:
Nursing foundation
Course Percentage
2010
95%
2011
99% I Yr B.Sc. Nursing
Nutrition
Course Percentage
I Yr P.B.B.Sc. Nursing
I Yr B.Sc. Nursing
Dropout rate: Nil
2010
100%
94%
2011
100%
95.6%
5.
Learning resources of the department:
Sl. No Learning resource
1 Central Library 1) 242 books
2) International journals-3
3) Online journals (can be accessed in the Dept.
2 Department library computer)
4) 102 books comprising of standard text books and reference books, with time to time addition of latest
2 Computers editions.
Online journals (can be accessed in the Dept. computer)
02 - Laptop with Internet facility
3 Other resources Nursing foundation Laboratory - 1
Nutrition Lab-1
CSSD
6.
Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning:
All classes are ICT enabled.
7.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
All the faculty of the department provides academic support to the students. The slow learners are identified and given remedial teaching. Personal counseling is carried out whenever the students approach the respective teacher.
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8.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years.
Sr. Deepa attended workshop on Nursing Education at RAK college of Nursing ,
New Delhi on 28/1/2012
Sr. Deepa, Mrs. Maria, Sr. Stella, Mrs. Nathalia attended a talk on nosocomial infection control, FMCI, organized by Claris Company.
Mrs. Maria, Sr. Deepa, Mrs. Florine, Mrs. Ivy, Sr. Stella, Mrs. Nathalia attended a lecture on Nursing empowerment by Dr. Jyothi on 16/11/2012
All the department staff has attended a workshop organized by UNESCO Chair in
Bioethics on Training the trainers-Bioethics in Nursing on 21/06/13-22/06/13.
Mrs. Maria, Sr Deepa, Ms Florine, Ms Ivy has Organized and attended a regional workshop on Physical assessment of childhood period on 10/10/13.
9.
Participation / contribution of teachers in academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research.
Faculty participates in all the academic activities of the institution like mentoring of the first year B.Sc. nursing students and , guiding students for UG and PG projects and tool validation.
10.
Collaboration with other departments/ institutions, at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years
Yes
11.
Priority areas for research and details of the ongoing projects, important and note worthy publications of the faculty during past 2 years.
Publications -6
Completed project-1
Ongoing project - 1
12.
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placements
Progression to next academic year
13.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years.
organize series of health education programmes in the clinical area
To create health awareness by health talk on SAARANG
Publish health articles in Vijaya Karnataka paper
Preparation of checklist for each procedure
Conduct research project
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DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
1.
Faculty Profile:
Sl. No. Name
1.
Mrs. Victoria D’Almeida
2.
Sr. Tina Catherine
3.
Mrs. Bridget D’Silva
4.
Mrs. Sonia D’Souza
5.
Mrs. Preethi Fernandes
6.
Mr. Muruli T S
7.
Ms. Divya Kumari
8.
Ms. Anushree Augustine
9.
Ms. Ambika Annapoorni
10.
Mrs Sonia A D’Souza
11.
Mrs Nirmala Trindad
Designation
Professor
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
12.
Mrs Sunitha C mendonca
13.
Ms Monthy Margret Coelho
14.
Ms Grishma Shithal D’Souza
15.
Ms. Jovita Joudith Sequeira
16.
Ms. Ancy Marina Cornelio
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
17.
Ms. Elvita Reema Tauro Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
2.
Student profile:
Entry level competence – Through CET and as per the previous qualifying exam.
Language proficiency – English, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, Tulu.
3.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 2 years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes.
Graduate courses: Curriculum revision done by the RGUHS in 2009
Postgraduate courses: Curriculum changes done by the RGUHS in 2009
The contribution of the staff to curriculum changes is:
Staff attended the work shop organized by the university related to Question Paper construction
The pattern of question paper construction was changed
Specification table and answer keys for the questions made mandatory
Practical exam formats and integrated teaching formats revised
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Trends in the success and dropout rate of students during the last 2 years.
Success Rate:
Percentage
Course
II Yr B.Sc. Nursing
III Yr B.Sc. Nursing
I Yr P.B.B.Sc. Nursing
I Yr M.Sc. Nursing
II Yr M.Sc. Nursing
Dropout rate: Nil
2010
97%
95%
98%
98%
99%
2011
100%
99%
100%
100%
99%
5.
Learning resources of the department:
Sl. No Learning resource
1 Department 1) 114 books comprising of standard text books and
Library reference books, with time to time addition of latest editions.
2) Online journals (can also be accessed in the department computer)
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2 Computers 01 laptop with Internet facility
3 Other resources CD ROMs -10
6.
Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning:
All classes are ICT enabled.
Participatory approach, brain storming, lecture cum discussion, symposium and seminar.
7.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
All the faculty of the department provide academic and personal counseling.
8.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years: a)
Mrs. Victoria D’Almeida
Attended workshop on NABH Accreditation for hospitals at Father Muller Medical College
Hospital on 7th January 2013.
Participated in workshop for Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing organized by
Father Muller College of Nursing on 21 st and 22 nd
, June 2013.
Participated in Workshop on Bio ethical Issues organized by Father Muller Charitable
Institutions in January 2012
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Participated in a workshop on “Fostering Healthy Organizational Climate - Team Building” on 24 th
March 2012 at Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore.
Organized and participated “ABG and X-ray Interpretation’ on 23 rd
and 24 th
January 2012 at Father Muller College of Nursing. b) Sr Tina Catherine
Participated in introductory workshop for Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing organized by Father Muller College of Nursing on 21 st and 22 nd
, June 2013.
Staff development programme as a resource person on “Challenge- Nurse Empowerment” at Father Muller College of Nursing in 2012
Seminar resource person–‘Career in and beyond nursing’ at Father Muller College of
Nursing in 2012
Organizer and Resource person for national conference on “Renaissance in Nursing” at
Father Muller College of Nursing in 2012.
Resource person for an in-service education on “Supervision model- Appreciative Enquiry in Nursing” programme held at Father Muller College of Nursing in 2012 c)
Mrs. Bridget D’Silva
Participated in introductory workshop for Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing organized by Father Muller College of Nursing on 21 st and 22 nd
, June 2013
Participated in a workshop on “Palliative Care” organized by Father Muller Nursing
Service Department on 3 rd
August 2012.
Participated in a workshop on “Stress Management” organized by Father Muller College of
Nursing on 7 th
December 2012.
Participated in a workshop on “Renaissance in Nursing” organized by Father Muller
College of Nursing on 6 th
October 2012.
Participated in a workshop on “Research Design” organized by Father Muller Research
Centre on 29 th November to December 2012. d) Ms. Sonia D’Souza
Participated in introductory workshop for Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing organized by Father Muller College of Nursing on 21 st and 22 nd
June 2013.
Participated in introductory workshop for Bioethics educators organized by UNESCO chair bioethics (HAIFA) South India Unit Asia Pacific International Network on 4 th
, 5 th
and 6 th
February 2013at Father Muller Charitable Institutions.
Participated in a workshop on “Fostering Healthy Organizational Climate - Team Building” on 24 th
March 2012 at Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore
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Organized and participated “ABG and X-ray Interpretation’ on 23 rd
and 24 th
January 2012 at Father Muller College of Nursing.
Organized and participated “Muller Health Expo – 2012” (Health exhibition) at Father
Muller College of Nursing on 19 th and 20 th January 2012.
Organized and participated in a workshop on “Stress Management” organized by Father
Muller College of Nursing on 7 th
December 2012. e) Ms. Preethi Fernandes
Participated in introductory workshop for Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing organized by Father Muller College of Nursing on 21 st and 22 nd
June 2013.
Participated in a workshop on “Fostering Healthy Organizational Climate - Team
Building” on 24 th
March 2012 at Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore f) Mr.Muruli T S
Participated in introductory workshop for Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing organized by Father Muller College of Nursing on 21 st and 22 nd
June 2013.
Attended national conference on “Renaissance in Nursing” in Father Muller College of
Nursing in October 2012 g) Ms Divya Kumari
Participated in the introductory workshop for Bioethics educators organized by UNESCO chair Bioethics (HAIFA) South India Unit Asia Pacific International Network on 4 th
, 5 th and 6 th
February 2013.
9.
Participation / contribution of teachers in academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research.
The whole syllabus of UGs and PGs is divided among the department staff. PG syllabus is dealt by staff and topics are distributed among the students for seminar presentation to promote teaching and leadership skills.
Clinical supervision is carried out according to the curricular requirements by all the faculty members.
Consultancy: Five staff are involved in research guidance. Each staff deals with 2-3 PG students and 2 groups of UG students. Research Guides also validate the tools of students other than those from Father Muller College of Nursing.
Research: The faculty is actively involved in department research.
10.
Collaboration with other departments/ institutions, at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years
Yes
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Priority areas for research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty during the past 2 years.
Priority areas for research-
Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiac Risk Factors
Publications of the Faculty in the past two years – a) Sr. Tina Catherine
Paper Publications: Gangrene in Diabetes and its treatment NNT Journal January 2013
Staff Management – Small actions matter while motivating staff in Health Action
February 2013 b)
Mrs. Bridget D’Silva
Published the paper “An electrical impulse to live”, 2012 c) Ms. Preethi Fernandes
‘Therapeutic regimen on attitude and compliance among patients with end stage renal’- published in International Journal of Nursing Education, volume 5, Jan- Jun 2013 page no- 157 d) Mr. Muruli T.S.
self reported adherence to antidiabetic regimen and perception towards their illness and its management among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus published in Nightingale
Nursing Times
12.
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placement
Yes
13.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years.
Establish nurse- led intervention clinics like hypertension and diabetes awareness clinics.
Develop and validate a manual for advanced nursing procedures.
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Faculty Profile:
DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH NURSING
Sl. No. Faculty
1.
Sr Winnifred D’Souza
2.
Mrs. Malarvizhi
3.
Mrs Seema Chavan
Designation
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
4.
Mr Manoj P S
5.
Mrs Wilma Shalini Noronha
6.
Mrs Priya Janifer Fernandes
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
7.
Ms John Neeta Priyanka Ebnezar Lecturer
8.
Mrs Anitha Nancy D’Souza Assistant Lecturer
9.
Mrs Sojiya Jose
10.
Ms Deena Nathalia Pinto
11.
Ms Blarrett Berlynn
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
12.
Ms Nimmy Raphael
13.
Ms Nolita Dolcy Saldanha
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
2.
Student profile:
Entry level competence - through CET and as per the results of the previous qualifying exams.
Language proficiency - English, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, Thulu.
3.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 2 years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes.
Graduate courses: Curriculum revision done by the RGUHS in 2009
Postgraduate courses: Curriculum changes done by the RGUHS in 2009
The contribution of the staff to curriculum changes is:
Staff attended the work shop organized by the university related to Question Paper construction
The pattern of question paper construction was changed
Specification table and answer keys for the questions made mandatory
Practical exam formats and integrated teaching formats revised
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4.
Trends in the success and dropout rate of students during the last 2 years.
Success Rate:
Course Percentage
III Yr B.Sc. Nursing
I Yr P.B.B.Sc. Nursing
I Yr M.Sc. Nursing
II Yr M.Sc. Nursing
Dropout rate: Nil
2010
96.74%
100%
85.7%
100%
2011
94.51%
95%
100%
99%
5.
Learning resources of the department:
Sl. No Learning resource
1 Department 5) 105 books comprising of standard text books and
Library reference books, with time to time addition of latest editions.
6) Online journals (can be accessed in the Dept. computer)
2
3
Computers
Other resources
02 - Laptop with Internet facility
Pediatric Laboratory - 1
6.
Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning:
All classes are ICT enabled.
Power point presentations
Group discussion
Seminars
Case study presentation
Panel discussion
Manuals
7.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
All the faculty of the department provides academic support to the students. The slow learners are identified and given remedial teaching. Personal counseling is carried out whenever the students approach the respective teacher.
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8.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years.
Sr. Winnifred D’souza - Professor
Attended workshop on Neuro-linguistic programme from 7-10 th
May, 2012 at Bangalore.
Attended a National conference on Renaissance in Nursing in Father Muller College of
Nursing College on 6 th October 2012.
Visited University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland to work on an MOU proposal on Research Projects from 25 th
November to 3 rd
December 2012.
During this visit she Presented Paper on “Nursing curriculum in India” to the public on
29 th
Nov 2012.
Mrs. Malarvizhi.M Associate Professor,
Organizing Secretary for the National Workshop on “Cardiac Emergencies: Basic and
Beyond” organized by S.C.S College of Nursing Sciences, Mangalore, 15 th
March, 2012.
Organizing Secretary for the Health Talk on Breast Feeding : “Understanding the past and planning for the future” during the breast feeding week held at Urban Health Centre, Lady hill, Mangalore, 2 nd
August, 2012.
Health Talk on “World Diabetes Day”, “Protect Our Future- Education and Prevention” organized by S.C.S College Of Nursing sciences, Mangalore, 22 nd November 2012.
Organizing Chairperson for the National Conference on “Technological Pedagogical
Content Knowledge: “The complexity of believing, knowing and doing’’ organized by
S.C.S. College of Nursing Sciences, Mangalore, 14 th
March,2013.
Regional Conference on “Pediatric Emergencies” – Intervening at the Heart of the Matter organized by Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing Mangalore, 01 st August 2013.
Ms Seema S Chavan – Asst.Professor
Attended faculty development programme on research methods for non statisticians in St
Aloysius College on 25-27 th
July 2012.
Attended a faculty development programme on Multivariate Statistical Research:
Interdependent Techniques in St Aloysius College on 23-24 th
August 2012.
Organized a National conference on Renaissance in Nursing in Father Muller College of
Nursing College on 6 th
October 2012.
Mr. Manoj P S – Lecturer,
Attended a National conference on Renaissance in Nursing in Father Muller College Of
Nursing College on 6 th
October 2012.
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Ms. John Neeta Priyanka Ebnezar - Lecturer
Awareness Programme on “Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Intervention for Young
Children with ASD- the Com Deall model” conducted by Com Deall Trust.
Mr. Santosh Mathew – Asst. Lecturer
Attended workshop on BLS & ACLS certified by AHA on 17 th , 18 th and 19 th of July
2012 in A J Hospital, Mangalore.
Attended a National conference on Renaissance in Nursing in Father Muller College of Nursing College on 6 th
October 2012.
9.
Participation / contribution of teachers in academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research.
Faculty participates in all the academic activities of the institution like mentoring of the first year B.Sc. nursing students, custodian duty, ICMR project work, media committee work, guiding students for UG and PG projects and tool validation.
10.
Collaboration with other departments/ institutions, at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years
Yes. One ICMR project
Faculty members conducted outreach programmes like Children’s Day celebration, Breast
Feeding Week celebration, talk shows in V4 channel and Vanithavani channel, preparation and release of Amritha Bindu and health exhibitions.
11.
Priority areas for research and details of the ongoing projects, important and note worthy publications of the faculty during past 2 years.
PG and UG projects are in progress
12.
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placements
Yes
13.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years.
To begin Certificate Course for students and faculty in ACLS and BLS procedure.
To conduct pediatric health related programmes.
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DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGICAL NURSING
1.
Faculty Profile:
Sl. No. Name Designation
1.
Sr Aileen Mathias Professor
2.
Mrs Savitha Pramilda Cutinho Associate Professor
3.
Mrs Darryl M S Aranha
4.
Mrs Sindhu Sebastian
5.
Mrs Alphilin Jose
6.
Mrs Shoba Xaviour
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer 7.
Ms Wansuklang Lyngdoh
8.
Ms Molly Kutty (Sr Linda)
9.
Ms Joselyn Janet Lasrado
10.
Ms Dora Shalet D’Cruz
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor 11.
Ms Ancy shaila Veigas
12.
Ms Asha Kumari Monteiro
2.
Student Profile:
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Students Competency level
B.Sc. Nursing
P.B.B.Sc. Nursing
PUC/PDC/Plus Two
Diploma in Nursing
Socioeconomic status
Low to high
Low to high
Language proficiency
English
English
M.Sc. Nursing B.Sc. Nursing, P.B.B.Sc. Nursing Low to high English
3.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past two years and contribution of faculty to those changes.
Graduate courses: Curriculum revision done by the RGUHS in 2009
Postgraduate courses: Curriculum changes done by the RGUHS in 2009
The contribution of the staff to curriculum changes is:
Staff attended the work shop organized by the university related to Question Paper construction
The pattern of question paper construction was changed
Specification table and answer keys for the questions made mandatory
Practical exam formats and integrated teaching formats revised
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4.
Trends in the success and dropout rates of students during past two years
Success rate
Trends
Dropout rate
5.
Learning resources of the departments
Library Books: 181
2011
100 %
0 %
Computers: 2
Laboratries: 1
Maniquins: 2
Instruments, Pelvis, Skull, Modules, Videos
2012
100 %
0%
6.
Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching –learning
Clinical case discussion and teaching
Problem based learning for the post graduates
Seminars and symposium
Group discussion
Brain storming
OSCE
7.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of the students
Subject coordinators counsel and guide the students in their academic and personal matter when needed.
8.
Details of faculty development program and teachers who have been benefited during the last two years
1. Sr Aileen Mathias
18/2/13 ‘Collaborative issues in Nursing Practice’ at a State level conference on Innovative approaches in Nursing Administration
Nurses at Athena College of
Nursing, Mangalore.
4/4/13
22/6/13
Health and Hygiene
“Effective Communication and interpersonal relationship” at a regional conference on Bio-Ethics in Nursing
13/7/13 Innovations in Healthcare
500 High School Students at
Medaliena High School, Mulki
College of Nursing Staff and Staff
Nurses at F.M.C.O.N, Mangalore
Medical professionals at Shanthi
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21/7/13 Enhancing Sleep to Promote Quality of
Life
Innovations in Healthcare
Sadan, Dharwad
Senior Citizens at Valencia
7/8/13
29/8/13
8/10/13
22/11/13
Health, hygiene and sex education
Health, hygiene and sex education
Health, hygiene and sex education
Medical professionals at Vamanjur,
Mangalore
Higher primary and High School children at Alphonsenagar,
Chennarayapattana
High School girls at Karkal
High School Children at K.R.Pete,
Mysore
28/11/13 Bio-Medical waste management Zuleikha College of Nursing,
Mangalore
Bela, Kasargod Dist 1/12/13 Healthy lifestyle of senior citizens
2. Mrs. Savitha Pramilda Cutinho
‘
Critical care in Obstetrics’ orgnised by Mangalore Obstetrics and Gynecology Soceity on
16 th
December 2012 at Father Muller Medical College.
Qualitative Research held on 31 st
January 2013 at NITTE Usha Institute of Nursing
Sciences.
Test construction for Nursing Faculty, department of Nursing Education on 18 and 19 th
April 2013 at RGUHS.
Training the trainer Bioethics in Nursing organized by Father Muller College of Nursing on
28 and 29 th
June 2013.
Healthy Personality development on on 12 th
October 2013 organized by The Alumni
Association of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
3. Darryl Monica Serafine Aranha
HIV /AIDS Training Workshop, a KSAPS and ICHAP Initiative
NABH Accreditation, organinsed by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Karnataka, Bangalore and Quality Council of India, New Delhi
Healthy Personality development on on 12 th
October 2013 organized by The Alumni
Association of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
Scientific programme on Basics of clinical research on November 200
Resource person on seminar on mother craft on August 2009
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Series of lectures on oncology in 2009
National conference on recent trends in mch care in october 2010
Workshop on continuous quality improvement in nursing practice in November 200
Workshop on nursing in gynaecological oncology in November 2010
Continuing nursing education on mentoring the priceless art in july 2011
Workshop on palliative care in august 2011
Workshop on leadership development in july 2011
International conference on translational research nurses making a difference in november
2011
Training programne on NABH accreditation in January 2012
Regional workshop on team building in march 2012
Workshop on MEIOSIS the safe injection workshop in june 2012
Workshop on neonatal care and nutrition in august 2012
Continuing medical education on critical care in obstetrics in december 2012
4. Mrs. Sindhu Sebastian
Organized and participated “Healthy
Personality development on on 12 th October 2013 organized by The Alumni Association of Father
Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
Training the trainers-Bioethics in Nursing” on 21 and 22 June 2013 organized by UNESCO
Chair Bioethics South India Unit and Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore.
Work shop on ‘team building’ on 24 th
March 2012 in Father Muller College of
Nursing ,Kankanady ,Mangalore
Organized and participated International conference on ‘Translational research: Nurses making difference’ on 2 nd and 3 rd
November 2011 in Father Muller College of Nursing,
Kankanady, Mangalore
Workshop on ‘Leadership development’ on 23 rd
July 2011 in Father Muller College of
Nursing, Kankanady, Mangalore
CNE on ‘Mentoring: ‘a priceless art in education, research and administration’ on 16 th
July 2011 in Father Muller College of Nursing, Kankanady, Mangalore
Conference on ‘Promoting Integrity in Academics’ on 19 th
March 2011 I in Father
Muller College of Nursing, Kankanady, Mangalore
Organized and participated Conference on ‘Nursing informatics’ on 25 th February
2011 I in Father Muller College of Nursing, Kankanady, Mangalore
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CNE on ‘Basics of clinical research ’ on 16 th
July 2009 in Father Muller College of
Nursing, Kankanady, Mangalore
Series lecture on oncology (26 hours) on 2009 in Father Muller College of Nursing,
Kankanady, Mangalore
Workshop on Current trends in leadership and management conducted by Manipal
college of nursing ,Manipal
National Workshop on “Epidemiological Research Methods”, organized by Manipal
College of Nursing, Manipal.
Safe injection practice training Programme conducted in KMC Manipal by India
CLEN Programme evaluation Network(IPEN)
Work shop on Mechanical Ventilation organized by dept of respiratory therapy and dept of Anesthesiology, KMC hospital Manipal
Workshop on Basic life support organized by dept of respiratory therapy ,Manipal college of allied health science ,Manipal
Workshop on quality practice environment organized by Manipal college of nursing ,
Manipal
5. Mrs. Alphilin Jose
‘Training the trainers-
Bioethics in Nursing’ on 21 and 22 June 2013 organized by UNESCO Chair Bioethics
South India Unit and Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore.
Healthy Personality development on on 12 th
October 2013 organized by The Alumni
Association of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
Organized a regional level conference on ‘Nursing Informatics’ at Mangalore.
Organized and participated in an International conference on ‘Translational research: Nurses making difference’ on 2 nd and 3 rd November 2011.
Participated in a workshop on ‘Leadership development’ on 23 rd
July 2011at Father Muller
College of Nursing.
Attended a CNE on ‘Mentoring: a priceless art in education, research and administration’ on
16 th
July 2011.
Participated in a Conference on ‘Promoting Integrity in Academics’ on 19 th March
2011organized by Father Muller College of Nursing.
Participated in a one day work shop on “Team building: Fostering healthy organizational
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Muller College of Nursing.
Participated in a one day workshop on ‘Staff Development’ conducted by Nursing
Education department.
Attended a Panel discussion on ‘Collaborative models in nursing curriculum’ organized by
Department of Nursing Education Father Muller College of Nursing.
6. Mrs. Pramila D’Souza
Participated as a delegate in the national conference on “Technological Paedogogial content Knowledge (TPCK)” the complexity of believing, knowing and doing, organized by SCS CON. Mangalore on 14 th
March 2013.
‘Training the trainers-
Bioethics in Nursing’ on 21 and 22 June 2013 organized by UNESCO Chair Bioethics
South India Unit and Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore.
Healthy Personality development on on 12 th
October 2013 organized by The Alumni
Association of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
Participated as an organizer for Staff Development Programme- “Challenge-
Empowerment in Nursing”, India.
Participated as an organizer for the Conference- “Promoting Integrity in Academics.”
India.
Participated as a delegate in Continuing Nursing Education Programme- ABG and X ray
Interpretation.” India
Participated as a delegate in CME on Reducing Maternal Mortality Post Partum
Haemorrhage
Participated as a delegate in seminar-“Update on Bioethical Issues “, India.
Participated as a delegate in “First Zonal Workshop on Dermatological Nursing Care”,
India.
Participated as a delegate in International Conference- INCON 2011, “Translational research: nurses making a difference”, India.
7. Ms.Wansuklang Lyngdoh
‘Spirituality Augmented Cognitive Behaviour Therapy’ on May 12 th
2013 organized by
UNESCO Chair Bioethics (HAIFA) South India Asia Pacific- International Network at
Father Muller College, Mangalore.
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‘Training the trainers-Bioethics in Nursing’ on 21 and 22 June 2013 organized by
UNESCO Chair Bioethics South India Unit and Father Muller College of Nursing,
Mangalore.
Healthy Personality development on on 12 th October 2013 organized by The Alumni
Association of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
International Conference on “Translational Research: Nurses making a Difference”, on 2 nd and 3 rd
November 2011 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
National conference on “Nursing for women’s health and health for women” , on 2 nd
and
3 rd
December 2010 at Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital seminar hall, Deralakatte.
Workshop on “Quality Assurance in Community Health Nursing” on 20 th October 2010 organized by Dept. of Community Health Nursing at KS Hegde Seminar Hall of NITTE-
USHA Institute of Nursing Sciences, Deralakatte, Karnataka.
Zonal Workshop on Dermatological Nursing Care organized by SIG Dermatologic
Nursing, IADVL and Dept. of Dermatology, held on
7th
and
8th
January 2012 at Father
Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
Regional Workshop on Team Building: Fostering Healthy Organizational Climate organized by Alumnae Association and Dept. of Nursing Education of Father Muller
College of Nursing, Mangalore on 24 th March, 2012.
National conference on “Promoting Integrity in Academics” in 2011 (Father Muller college of Nursing, Mangalore Karnataka).
8. Mrs. Shoba P Xavier
Healthy Personality development on 12 th October 2013 organized by The Alumni
Association of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mangalore
National workshop on “Qualitative research-the need of the hour”, organized by St
Ann’s College of Nursing. Mulki.
State level workshop on ‘Soft skills in nursing’ organized by K.Pandyarajah Ballal
Nurrsing Institute.
‘Application of nursing theories into practice’ organized by Dr.M.V.Shetty College of
Nursing, Mangalore.
‘Research tools and techniques’ organized by Yenepoya Nursing College, Mangalore.
Organized Workshop on “Communication and utilization of research findings” organized by Unity College of Nursing. Mangalore.
Organized workshop on “Hands on experience in construction and standardization of research tools” organized by Unity College of Nursing. Mangalore
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9.
Participation/ contribution of teachers of the academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research
Faculties of the department are subject coordinators and class coordinators for each academic course.
Faculty actively involved as a clinical coordinators for the students in the allotted clinical area
Faculty guide the students in research projects
Faculty validate the research instruments of the external colleges
10.
Collaboration with other department/ institution/other state national and international level, and their outcome during the past two years
The faculty collaborates with OBG department of father Muller Medical College Hospital.
They participate as a resource person in other institution of the region and conduct outreach programs.
11.
Priority areas for research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years.
Intranatal care of the woman is a priority area for research as an aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
Effect of birthing ball on labour
Effect of warm compress on perineal trauma in second stage of labour
Effect of breast crawl on episiotomy pain
Effect of perineal massage on perineal trauma
Effect of ice massage on labour pain
Publication: ‘Bio-Psychosocial problems of menopausal women’
12. Placement record of the past student and contribution of the department to aid student placement.
Yes
13. Plan of action of the department for the next five years
Qualitative research from the department
Use of concept mapping in the teaching learning process
Mandatory one publication by each faculty of the department
Use of innovative practices in the clinical area
National workshop in 2014 January
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Collaboration with international institution
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
1.
Faculty Profile:
Sl. No. Faculty
1.
Mrs Irene T R Alvares
2.
Mrs Leena K C
3.
Mrs Shiji P J
4.
Mrs Jasmine Saritha Vas
5.
Ms Shewtha M N
6.
Mrs Sonia Karen Liz Sequeira
7.
Mrs Sharon Edle Pais
8.
Mrs Anila N Thomas
9.
Mrs Alphonsa Thomas
10.
Ms Thushara Joy
Designation
Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
11.
Mrs Vidya V
12.
Ms Flevy Fernandes
13.
Ms Petricia Raina Mirnada
14.
Ms Rita Flavia Monterio
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
2.
Student profile:
Entry level competence – Through CET and as per the eligibility.
Language proficiency - Students are proficient in English and also in national and regional languages (Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi).
3.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 2 years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes.
There was no revision of programme for the last 2 years. The curriculum was revised in
2009.
4.
Trends in the success and dropout rate of students during the last 2 years.
Success Rate: 100%
Dropout rate: Nil
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Learning resources of the department:
Sl. No Learning resource
1 Department
Library
1) 128 books comprising of standard text books and reference books, with time to time addition of latest editions.
2) Online journals (can be accessed in the Dept. computer)
2 Computers 02 laptop with Internet facility
3 Other resources Community Health Nursing Lab – 1
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Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning:
All classes are ICT enabled. Modern teaching methods used are participatory approach, brain storming, lecture cum discussion, symposium and seminar.
7.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
All the faculty of the department provides academic support to the students. The slow learners are identified and given remedial teaching. Personal counseling is carried out whenever the student approaches the respective teachers.
8.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years: a) Mrs Irene T R Alvares
Attended Regional level workshop on Team Building organized by FMCON and
Nursing Education dept on 24 th
March, 2012
Attended International Conference at Dr M V Shetty College Of Nursing On
Globalization of Nursing : Securing Key Competencies On 20 th
and 21 st
July 2012
Attended Faculty Development Programme On Research Methods For Non-Statisticians
At St Aloysious Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT) On 25 th –
27 th
July 2011
Attended State Level Conference on Innovative Approaches in Nursing Administration at
Athena College of Nursing on 18 th
and 19 th
January 2013
Participated in a CNE -“Empowerment in nursing” held at Father Muller college of nursing, Mangalore on 13 th January, 2012
Participated in a workshop on NABH accreditation of hospitals
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Organized (Chair person Finance Committee) and participated in the Regional workshop
‘Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing’ conducted by FMCON on 21 st
and 22 nd
, 28 th and 29 th
June 2013
Conducted a session on the topic ‘Communicating in Community’ during the Regional workshop ‘Training the Trainers Bioethics in Nursing’ held at FMCON on 21 st and 22 nd ,
28 th and 29 th June 2013
A paper published in Health Action November -2013 on ‘Highlights of 12 th
Five Year
Plan’
Mrs Leena KC
Attended a CME on ‘research integrity and publication ethics’ at center for ethics,
Yenepoya university, Mangalore on 28/05/13
Attended a national workshop on qualitative research at NITTE University on 31/01/13
Participated and presented a poster in the international symposium on ‘evidence based public health interventions in low and middle income countries’ and a workshop on
‘systematic reviews of public health interventions’ held at Manipal University, Manipal on
7 th
and 8 th
November 2012
Was a resource person in the national conference on ‘Renaissance in nursing’ held at father Muller College of nursing, Mangalore on 6 th October, 2012
Participated in the faculty development program on ‘multivariate statistical research:
Interdependence techniques’ held at St Aloysius institute of management and information technology on 23 rd
and 24 th
August 2012
Was a resource person for the regional workshop on ‘research for the novice’ held at
Zulekha College of nursing, Mangalore on 7 th and 8 th August, 2012
Participated in the faculty development program on ‘research methods for non statisticians’ held at St Aloysius institute of management and information technology from
25 th
to 27 th
July, 2012
Was a resource person for seminar on ‘career opportunities in nursing’ held at Sahyadri
College of nursing, Mangalore on 18 th
July 2012
Organised a regional workshop on Team building –fostering healthy organizational climate at Father Muller College of nursing on 24 th
March 2012
Attended the 1 st
national conference on ‘Nursing: Yesterday, today and tomorrow’ held at
Pondicherry institute of nursing sciences on 24 th
and 25 th
February 2012
Participated in a CNE -“Empowerment in nursing” held at Father Muller college of nursing, Mangalore on 13 th January, 2012
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Participated in the update on bioethical issues conducted by south India unit of UNESCO chair in bioethics on 12 th
January, 2012, at Father Muller medical college
Participated in a workshop on NABH accreditation of hospitals, held at father Muller medical college hospital on 7 th Janiuary, 2012
Was the member of the organizing committee in the first zonal workshop on dermatological nursing care held at father Muller medical college on 7 th
and 8 th
January,
2012
Mrs.Shiji P.J
Attended an International Conference on Globalization of Nursing: Securing Key
Competency on 20th and 21st July 2012 at Dr. MV Shetty College of nursing, Mangalore.
Participated in the faculty development program on “research methods for non statisticians” held at St Aloysius institute of management and information technology from 25 th
to 27 th
July, 2012
Attended National nursing conference on the theme: Avant gardism –cutting edges in nursing learning; context based learning organized by Saveetha College of Nursing,
Chennai from 14th June to 15 th
2013.
Participated in State level Conference organized by Athena College of Nursing on
Innovative Approaches in Nursing Administration from 18 Jan 2013 to 19 Jan 2013 at
Mangalore
Organized a First Zonal Workshop on Dermatological Nursing Care in collaboration with
Academy of Dermatology on 7 th
and 8 th
Jan 2012 at Father Muller College of nursing,
Mangalore.
Participated in the Update on Bio-ethical Issues conducted by South India unit of
UNESCO Chair in Bioethics on 12 th Jan 2012 at Father Muller Medical College,
Mangalore.
Organized a staff development programme on Challenge- Empowerment in Nursing on
13 th
Jan 2012 at Father Muller College of nursing, Mangalore.
Organized an in-service education programme on ‘IMNCI’” for ANM and ASHA
WORKERS on 31 st January 2012 at Surathkal PHC Mangalore.
Mrs Jasmine Sarita Vas
Attended a regional workshop on Team Building at Father Muller College of Nursing on
24 th
March 2012
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Participated in the Update on Bio-ethical Issues conducted by South India unit of
UNESCO Chair in Bioethics on 12 th
Jan 2012 at Father Muller Medical College,
Mangalore.
Organized and participated in the Regional workshop ‘Training the Trainers Bioethics in
Nursing’ conducted by FMCON on 21 st and 22 nd , 28 th and 29 th June 2013
Ms Shwetha MN
Organized first zonal workshop on dermatological nursing care on 7 th
and 8 th
January
2012 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
Organized workshop on ‘training the trainers bioethics in nursing’ on 28 th
and 29 th
June
2013.
Organized and participated in the Regional workshop “Training the Trainers Bioethics in
Nursing” conducted by FMCON on 21 st
and 22 nd
, 28 th
and 29 th June
2013.
Organized a mass health education programme on Arthritis and published report in international arthritis website.
Mrs Alphonsa Thomas
Attended a regional workshop on Team Building at Father Muller College of Nursing on
24 th March 2012
Participated in the Update on Bio-ethical Issues conducted by South India unit of UNESCO
Chair in Bioethics on 12 th
Jan 2012 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
Organized workshop on ‘’training the trainers bioethics in Nursing’’on 28 th
and 29 th
June
2013
Organized National conference On “Challenge: Empowerment in Nursing” in 2012
Organized Continuing Nursing Education on “ABG and X-Ray Interpretation” in 2012
Mrs Anila N Thomas
Attended a regional workshop on Team Building at Father Muller College of Nursing on
24 th March 2012
Participated in the Update on Bio-ethical Issues conducted by South India unit of UNESCO
Chair in Bioethics on 12 th
Jan 2012 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
Organized workshop on ‘training the trainers bioethics in nursing’ on 28 th
and 29 th
June
2013
Organized National conference On “Challenge: Empowerment in Nursing” in 2012
Organized Continuing Nursing Education on “ABG and X-Ray Interpretation” in 2012
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National conference on “Renaissance in Nursing” organized by Father Muller College of
Nursing on 6 th
October 2012.
Mrs Florine Veigas
Participated in the Update on Bio-ethical Issues conducted by South India unit of UNESCO
Chair in Bioethics on 12 th Jan 2012 at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
Organized workshop on ‘’training the trainers bioethics in nursing’’on 28 th
and 29 th
June
2013
Published a scientific article in Nightingale Nursing Times on Knowledge about Rabies and its managements among adults of Mangalore
9.
Participation / contribution of teachers in academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research.
The whole syllabus of UGs and PGs is divided among the department staff. PG syllabus is dealt by staff and topics are distributed among the students for seminar presentation to promote teaching and leadership skills.
Field supervision is carried out according to the curricular requirements by all the faculty members.
Consultancy: four staff are involved in research guidance. Research guides also validate the tools of students other than Father Muller College of Nursing
Research: The faculty are actively involved in the department research.
10.
Collaboration with other departments/ institutions, at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years
Faculty collaborates with other departments for integrated teaching, outreach programmes and research.
11.
Priority areas for research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty during past 2 years.
Publications of the faculty in past two years - 8
12. Placement record of the past student and contribution of the department to aid student placement.
Yes
13. Plan of action of the department for the next five years
Extending health services to various satellite health centers.
Develop video and educational modules on various health related topics.
To reach the community through radio talks/TV
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Faculty profile -
Sl No
1
Faculty
Mrs Chanu Bhattacharya
Designation
Professor
2
3
Mrs Agnes E Jose
Mrs Binsha Pappachan C
Professor
Assistant Professor
4
5
6
7
8
9
Sr Nikhila S D
Mrs Lejomol Abraham
Mr Rajeev Mathew
Mr Rudresh B R
Mr Ovine Loyster D’Souza
Mrs Ashuntha Laveena D’Souza
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
10
11
Ms Shiny Priya Sequeira
Ms Daisy Sharla D’Cruz
Ms Ellen Paulita Sequeria
Assistant Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
12 Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
13 Ms Pravitha Flavia Pinto Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
2.
Trends in the success and dropout rates of students during the past two years:
Success rates
PG UG
2010 May - 60%
2010 October - 100%
2011 May
2012 May
- 100%
- 100%
2005-06
2006-07 - 100%
2007-08
2008-09
- 100%
- 99.5%
- 98%
2009-10 - 97%
3.
Learning resources of the departments - library, computers, laboratories and other resources
Sl. No Learning resource
1 Department
Library
1) 100 books comprising of standard text books and reference books, with time to time addition of latest
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2) Online journals (can be accessed in the Dept. computer)
2 Computers 02 laptop with Internet facility
3 Other resources Side lab in 3 general wards
4.
Modern teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching –
181 learning:
Use of projectors, audio visual aids and laptops
5.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have been benefited during the past two years:
Prof. Chanu Battacharya
Research study conducted on Assessment and prevalence of depression among post natal
Mothers is carried out.
Prof. Agnes E J
Attended National conference on “Renaissance in Nursing” organized by Father Muller
College of Nursing, Mangalore on 6 th
October 2012.
Visited Switzerland from 25.11.2012 to 3.12.2012 for the purpose of research collaboration between FMCON and School of Nursing Sciences, University of Applied
Sciences of Western Switzerland.
Conducting research project with Swiss team in the year 2013 on “ Illness representations and coping styles in caregivers for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in
India and Switzerland” (One Year project to be completed by December 2013)
Delivered a Lecture on “Coping, burden and expressed emotion of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia” in a public conference held in School of Nursing Sciences La
Source, Lausanne, Switzerland on 29 th
of November 2012.
Ph D project is on progress.
Sr. Nikhila S D
Attended a regional level conference on Edutrends- Broadening the Horizon of
Education, organized by Sahyadri College of Nursing Mangalore on 7 th
and 8 th
December
2012.
Research study published – A study on change in attitude and stress of nursing students during the first mental health clinical placement in International Journal of Nursing
Education January – June 2012.
Mrs. Shine Thomas
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Publication – Research study – “A Study to assess the level of satisfaction of the patients regarding new milieu therapy provided by the health team in a selected psychiatric hospital at Mangalore” is published in the international journal of nursing education.
Conducted a department research study on to assess the level of Satisfaction of the clients regarding basic nursing care in a selected Hospital at Mangalore.
Mrs. Lejomol Abraham – Lecturer:
Attended National conference on “Renaissance in nursing “Organized by Father Muller
College of Nursing, Mangalore on 6 th
October 2012.
Mrs. Shiju R – Lecturer:
Attended National conference on “Renaissance in nursing “Organized by Father Muller
College of Nursing, Mangalore on 6 th October 2012.
6.
Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research :
PG Theses :16 2012 - 8 and 2013 - 8
UG : 2 project
Faculty
Number Funding Agency/ Amount
4 University of Applied Sciences, Western Switzerland
Father Muller Medical College
PG Students 8 Self financed
UG Students 14 Self financed
10.
Collaboration with other departments/ institutions, at the State, National and International levels, and their outcome during the past two years :
Department of Pharmacology, Dr Princy Palatty Associate Professor, FMMC,
Co-ordinator of Multicentre clinical trial. All faculty of the department participated in the research project
Faculty participated in Kattipalla outreach programme of satellite centre of Father
Muller Medical College, Department of Psychiatry
11.
Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years.
Chanu Bhattacharya et al .Effectiveness of protocol for the staff nurses on discharge program of mentally ill patients admitted in a selected hospital IOSR(Journal Of Nursing
And Health Sciences) Vol 1,issue 4,May-Jun 2013.Web: www.iosriournals.org
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Shiji Thomas, Chanu Bhattacharya .A Study to assess the change in attitude and perceived stress of nursing students during their first mental health clinical placement. International
Journal of Nursing Education.Vol4(1)Jan-June 2012,P.69-72.
MOU with School of Nursing Sciences, University of Applied Sciences of Western
Switzerland. Title of the study: Illness representations and coping styles in caregivers for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in India and Switzerland.
Year: 2013-14
Investigators:
Prof. Agnes Elizabeth Jose, Dept of Psychiatric Nursing, Father Muller College of
Nursing
Prof. Shyhrete Rexhaj and Prof. Jerome Favrod, School of Nursing Sciences,
University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland, Av. Vinet 30, CH-1004
Title of the study: International Multicentre Randomized Clinical Trial on the outcomes using the Spiritually Augmented Cognitive Behavior therapy for a cohort of Patients with
Demoralization and Depression.
Year: 2013-2016
Cordinator: Dr Princy Louis Pallaty
Principal Investigator: Prof Chanu Bhattacharya et al
Ongoing projects UG: 3
Ongoing projects PG: 16
12.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years
OSCE at UG and PG level
To implement the concept of pear evaluation and sharing unique behavioral experience through reflection diary
Training students for improving soft skills
Training students in BLS / ACLS for PGs, UG’s
Training students in AMP( Aggression Management Programme)
Strengthening research lab
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