Sarva Vidya Trust - A branch of Brthya

Sarva Vidya Trust - A branch of Brthya

Summary Nursing Colleges within schools based in Chennai Target: girl children from the lower economic strata after 12 th grade Enable girl children to become independent earning members Project organisation: Project coordinator: Mrs. Saraswathi Vaidhyanathan Project partner: Mrs.Thenmozhi Venkatesan and Yamuna Kalyani Teaching staff: Sharmila and Ambika AfE support Asha Dallas : $5000 for 20 students Asha Stanford : $5000 for 20 students The project is a new project. They don t t have FCRA clearance.

Objective Job oriented education for girl children: Focus on nursing 1. Scholarships for deserving school children 2. Job oriented professional education in paramedical area 3. Sponsoring economically handicapped students for higher studies. 4. Competency developing classes for the girl children Why nursing? 1. High demand for trained nurses in hospitals 2. Home nursing gaining importance 3. Existing shortage of qualified nurses 4. Well paying jobs

Project details One year certification and two year diploma One year Certificate Course in Nurse Aide Two year Diploma in Nursing Assistant course, with the help of Institute I of Paramedical Sciences, recognized by Bharath Sevak Samaj. Majority are from distant villages, as part of an effort in conducting an Awareness program about job opportunities in paramedical profession The students are financially supported for their studies Competency development classes Significance of the course: This course is mainly for students Who cannot afford college education Who score in between 50 to 60% Who want satisfying jobs with good remuneration, soon after their r education Who want to serve their family and the society

How do students apply: Project implementation Mrs. Thenmozhi goes on village visits to talk about the nursing profession and pick 12 th pass students Some students are from Chennai Students enroll in different courses based on merit Course plan First three/six months theory classes are held After theory classes, the students get practical training during which they are given a stipend. Local hospitals encourage fresh nurse aides because they t can be hired for a lower wage Girls get accommodation and food sometimes sponsored by hospitals. s. During practical training the students continue theory lessons once o a week Once the one year or two year course work is completed the students appear for the exams and get their degree recognized by Bharath Sevak Samaj Sarva Vidya Trust finds employment for these students through their network

Where do the students stay? More project details While doing theory lessons Sarva Vidya Trust takes care of accommodation by renting a house and letting the girls stay and cook While doing practical training the hospitals pay stipend and/or provide accommodation What do the teachers do once theory lessons are complete: They teach once a week for the three batches They visit hospitals and monitor students progress They guide the students in training Comments about Red Cross certification Till last year the one year certification was done through RedCross. RedCross charges 8000Rs-10000Rs for the certification apart from other expenses. SVT has taken over this and is conducting one year certification also in premises Sources of funding Asha for Education is the only main source Individual donations Ramakrishna Mutt giving 7500Rs per month that currently covers some s staff salary

Current status AfE has sent first round of funding for $5000 The trust has sent report on: Students enrolled for 2009-2010 2010 Subjects taken from July to September Practical training placements Financial report

Paper I Quarterly report: Subjects taught from July to September 1. Fundamentals of Nursing (Nursing Procedures and Techniques) Definition and Basic Principles of Nursing Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure (Theory & Demonstration) Bed Bath (Theory & Demonstration) Role and Nurse Responsibilities ofnurse Admission Procedure Physical Examination Head to foot assessment(theory& Demonstration) Elimination Needs Constipation, Diarrhoea Oral Hygiene (Theory & Demonstration) Paper II 1. Pharmacology 1. Microbiology 1. Anatomy& Physiology Introduction to Pharmacology Classification of Drugs Routes and Administration of Drugs Advantages and Disadvantages of Oral Administration Introduction to Microbiology Disease Transmission Types of Organism Virus Small Pox, Chicken Pox, Mumps, Influenza and AIDS Immunity Definition, Types Introduction to systems, Fluids epidermal layers, epithelial tissues, cells and division Skeletal System: Skull, Vertebral column, thoracic cage, pelvis, bones of upper & lower limbs Joints: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee & Ankle 1. Psychology Introduction of Psychology Characteristics of Mentally Healthy Person 1. Sociology Introduction to Sociology Social Problems Poverty, Delinquency, beggary, Prostitution, alcoholism, Unemployment. 1. First Aid Definition Duties & Responsibilities of First Aider Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)

Quarterly report: Subjects taught from July to September Paper III Nutrition Family Planning Elements of Midwifery Introduction of Nutrition Concepts Balanced Diet Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats Classification of Food Vitamins- Classifications, Sources, Functions and Deficiency Diseases Malnutrition Types, Clinical features, Treatment. Definition Methods of Family Planning Temporary Method Introduction to Midwifery Signs, Symptoms of Pregnancy Laboratory Investigations Antenatal Care Normal Labor - Stages, Process Post-Natal Care Breast Feeding (Theory & Demonstration) Weaning

1 year program students supported Few drop outs from the original list Health reasons Teacher training opportunities

Sl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Students currently undergoing Amali.E Arthy.M Easter.M Lakshmi.E Lalitha.E Priya.G Ramya.C Revathi.G Revathi.R Suganya.B Suganya.N Vasantha.S Vimala.N Student Name Arokya Jeya Sudha.L Dhevayanai.V Gayathri.A Kovsalya.P practical training Shifa Hospital Amma Hospital Nivaran Hospital Nivaran Hospital A.K. Hospital Annai Arputham A.K. Hospital Shifa Hospital A.K. Hospital Annai Arputham Padmam Hospital Annai Arputham Devi Hospital M.K. Hospital Agash Hospital Hospital Name Athipathi Hospital Padmam Hospital Triplicane, Chennai Nungambakkam, Chennai Velechery, Chennai Tondiyarpet, Chennai Mugapair, Chennai Mugapair, Chennai Ponthamalle High Road Medavakkam Ponthamalle High Road Triplicane, Chennai Ponthamalle High Road Medavakkam Tondiyarpet, Chennai Medavakkam Area Valasaravakkam, Chennai Tondiyarpet, Chennai Chrompet, Chennai

Budget for 2009-2010: 2010: Nursing

Challenges faced FCRA status The trust doesn t t have FCRA clearance They applied for one time funding permit with Asha Dallas s sanction letter for $5000 Asha Stanford s s approval came later Now they need to apply for another sanction letter to get funding for the entire year Their request: can we send a modified letter to approve support for 2 academic years based on conditions. This will save a lot of money, time and energy from both sides