College of Nursing Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana

College of Nursing Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana Annual Academic Report for the year 2011 International Publications National Publications Mr Anurag Bhai Patidar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH published an article on Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Associated Risk Factors, and quality of life among Indian congestive heart failure patients : A crosssectional Survey in Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Nov. Dec. 2011; 26(6):452-459. Dr. Jasbir Kaur, Principal, CON, DMCH published study titled A crosssectional study on perceived abuse and neglect among elderly in Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, Jan 2011, 2(1):13-17. Dr Suresh K Sharma published a research article: An Exploratory study on perceived satisfaction among older persons residing in old age homes of Chandigarh. Kerala Nursing Forum Jan-March 2011;6(1):13-21. Dr Suresh K Sharma and Dr Jasbir Kaur published a research article: Sleep disturbance among patients admitted in ICU. Indian Journal of Nursing Studies, Jan-June 2011;2(1):11-14. Ms Kanika Thapar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH published a research article: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of informational booklet on psychoactive substance use in terms of knowledge and attitude of prospective graduates of a selected college, Ambala, Haryana. The Nightingale Nursing Times. Oct 2011; 7(7):24-27. Mr. Anurag Patidar and Dr. Jasbir Kaur published a research article on Future nurse s perception towards profession and carrier plan: A cross sectional survey in state Punjab. in Nursing and Midwifery Research Journal Oct 2011,7(4); 175-185 The study done by Ms. Rupinder Deol & Ms. Anita Yadav, Lecturer, CON, DMCH on the topic Immediate cognitive impact of planned teaching on KMC for nursing students. has been published in the Souvenir released by IAP on the 4 th national conference on newborn care, Nov 2011 The study done by Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Lecturer, College of Nursing, on the topic Knowledge and practice of health care workers regarding Universal Precautions at a tertiary care hospital of Punjab has been published in Baba Farid University Journal of Nursing Sciences, Nov.2011,Vol.1. The study done by Ms. Parmees Kaur, Asstt. Lecturer, College of Nursing, on the topic Effects of Kangaroo mother care on vital parameters and weight gain of Low birth weight babies has been published in Baba Farid University Journal of Nursing Sciences, Nov.2011,Vol.1. Unpublished research projects B.Sc (N) Interns submitted their research thesis under the requirement of BFUHS, Faridkot in the month of June 2011. B.Sc (N) Thesis on A descriptive study on perception towards nursing profession and perceived future job prospective among outgoing nursing students of selected nursing colleges in Punjab, 2011 was guided by Mr. Anurag Bhai Patidar, Lecturer, CON,DMCH. B.Sc (N) Thesis on A comparative study to assess the efficacy of lecture cum discussion method with or without LCD on the immediate and retention learning among nursing students in a selected College of Nursing, Ludhiana- 2011 was guided by Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Associate Professor, CON, DMCH. B.Sc (N) Thesis on A pre-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge of ECG interpretation among staff nurses working in Critical Care Units of DMC&H, Ludhiana, 2011 was guided by Mrs. Bindu K. Lecturer, CON, DMCH. B.Sc (N) Thesis on A descriptive study on level of satisfaction among 1

patients with Nursing Care admitted in ICUs of a selected Hospital, Ludhiana-2011 was guided by Mrs Rupinder Deol, Lecturer, CON, DMCH. B.Sc (N) Thesis on A descriptive study to assess the prevalence of pin site infection among the patients with external fixator and skeletal traction in the selected hospital at Ludhiana, 2010-11 was guided by Ms Mandeep Kaur, Lecturer, CON, DMCH. B.Sc (N) Thesis on A descriptive study on the level of satisfaction regarding intrapartum and postpartum nursing care among women admitted in labour room and Gynaecology ward in a selected hospital of Ludhiana, Punjab, 2011 was guided by Mrs. Mamta, Lecturer, CON, DMCH. Post Basic B.Sc (N) 2 nd year students submitted their research thesis under the requirement of BFUHS, Faridkot in the month of Sept. 2011. Thesis on An Exploratory Study on Incidence of Needle Stick Injury and its Contributing Factors Among Nurses Working in Selected Hospital at Ludhiana Guided by Mrs. Anita Yadav, Lecturer, CON,DMCH. Thesis on A Descriptive study to Assess Knowledge and Experience of Nurses Regarding Legal Aspects in Nursing at a Selected Hospital at Ludhiana Guided by Mrs. Mandeep Kaur, Lecturer, CON,DMCH. Thesis on A Descriptive study to Assess the level of stress among primary caregivers of elderly with illness in a selected Community area of district Ludhiana, Punjab-2011 was guided by Mrs. Rupinder Deol, Lecturer, CON,DMCH. Conferences/ workshops organized Two days workshop on Research Methodology was organized by Faculty of College of Nursing, DMCH from 28 th -29 th January 2011 for M.Sc (N), Post Basic B.Sc(N) & GNM Interns. Workshop on Basic Cardiac Nursing was organized for undergraduate and post graduate nursing students at College of Nursing, DMCH, Ludhiana which was coordinated by Mr. Anurag Bhai Patidar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH in January 2011. Workshop on World leprosy day was organized for BSc Nursing II year students on 1 st Feb. 2011 at CON, DMCH Ludhiana which was coordinated by Mrs Sandeep Kaur, Lecturer, CON, DMCH Ludhiana. Workshop on Basics of Cardiac Nursing was organized on 4-5 th Feb 2011 for M.Sc. Nursing, GNM Interns and Cardiac diploma students which was coordinated by Mr Anurag Bhai Patidar Lecturer, CON, DMCH, Ludhiana Patient safety management workshop was organized for 109 ward incharges on 8 th and 9 th February 2011 at College of Nursing, DMCH, Ludhiana which was coordinated by Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma, Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH. Workshop was organized on Research Methodology on behalf of T.N.A.I. Punjab State Branch on 4-5 th March, 2011 at College of Nursing Old DMCH, Ludhiana. About 60 teachers of various colleges attended this workshop. A Seminar cum exhibition on World Health Day was organized on 20 th April 2011 in College of Nursing, DMCH by M.Sc(N) students under coordination by Mr. Anurag Bhai, Lecturer, CON, DMCH, World Asthma Day was celebrated on 3 rd May 2011 in Medical OPD, DMCH. Poster exhibition and role play was organized in OPD area by B.Sc. Nursing 2 nd year and M.Sc. Nursing students [Medical Surgical Nursing & Community Health Nursing]. Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Reader and Mrs. Sandeep Kaur, Lecturer were the event Co-ordinators. World Nurses Day was celebrated on 13 th May 2011 in College of 2

Nursing. Dr. Daljit Singh, Principal, DMCH and Dr. B.S Shah, MS, DMCH inaugurated the programme. Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur, Principal, CON,DMCH unfolded the theme. Post Basic B.Sc(N) and M. Sc(N) students were the participants. World Hypertension Day was celebrated on 17 th May 2011 in Medical OPD, DMCH. Poster exhibition and role play was organized in OPD area by B.Sc. Nursing 3 rd year and 2 nd year students respectively. Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Reader and Mr. Anurag B Patidar, Lecturer were the event Coordinator. World No Tobacco Day was celebrated on 31 th May 2011 in Medical OPD, DMCH. Poster exhibition and smoking dependency screening was organized in OPD area by B.Sc. Nursing 3 rd year Students. Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Reader and Ms. Kanika Thapar, Lecturer were the event Coordinators. World Stroke Day celebrated and organized on 2 nd November, 2011 in Medical OPD, DMCH. Exhibition and Poster competition was conducted. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Sandeep Saini, Lecturer, and Ms. Ruchika, Asst. Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH. World Day for Organ Donation- Gift of Life GLODAS was organized on 05 th November 2011 at GND School, Ludhiana. Poster Competition, Choreography, Poetry recitation and Quiz contest were organized and coordinated by College of Nursing, DMCH for awareness among students of various school and colleges World Diabetes Day celebrated and organized on 14 th November 2011 in Medical OPD, DMCH. Exhibition, Poster competition and role play was conducted. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Reader, College of Nursing, DMCH. Sh Prem Kumar Gupta, Secretary, Managing Society was the Chief Guest. World COPD Day celebrated and organized on 16 th November 2011 in Medical OPD, DMCH. Exhibition, Poster competition and role play was conducted. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Reader, College of Nursing, DMCH. Two days workshop on Job responsibilities of Nursing personnel in different areas was organized by Post Basic 2 nd year students under guidance of Mrs. Sandeep Kaur, Lecturer, CON,DMCH. Honors achieved XXIV SNA Conference was organized by TNAI Punjab State at S.G.R.D. College of Nursing, Amritsar. Students won the first prize in Poster competition, personality (girls) and won second prize in personality competition (boys). Third year student of College of Nursing, DMCH was second runner-up in personally girls contest at National SNA XXIV Conference held at Bangalore. Newer techniques/ facilities added Computer Monitors (8) were changed from traditional to LCD monitors in Computer Lab. Visits for academic purposes B.Sc(N) 3 rd Year students posted in IHBAS, New Delhi for Psychiatric nursing experience in the month of January & February 2011. B.Sc (N) 4 th students and Post Basic B.sc(N) 2 nd year students visited Vocational Rehabilitation and training Centre in Ludhiana on 20 th -21 st January 2011 M.Sc(N) 1 st year students visited Community Health Centre, Maachhiwara on 27 th January 2011 M.Sc. Nursing 1 st year students (Child Health Nursing) were posted in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi in January 2011 for one month clinical experience. 3

B.Sc. Nursing 2 nd year students visited CRI Kasauli on 1 st April, 2011. B.Sc. Nursing 2 nd year and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing 2 nd students visited Water-purification centre, Sector 39 A,, Chandigarh on 18 th -19 th April, 2011. M.Sc. Nursing 1 st year students, visited old age home, village Dad, Ludhiana on 26 th April, 2011. B.Sc. (N) 3 rd year students visited old age home village Dad, Ludhiana on dated 1 st June. M.Sc. Nursing 1 st year students (Child Health Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing) were posted in Penguine Castle, Play way, at Ludhiana for experience in assessing and identifying health problems in young children in July 2011. M.Sc Nsg 1 st yr students (Obst. and Gynae Nursing and Community health group) were posted at Govt. Multi Speciality Hospital, Sector 16, Chandigarh for one month for Obst. Experience. Prizes/ awards won/ Honours Achieved Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur has been conferred the Fellowship of Indian Society of Psychiatric Nurses in 3 rd International Psychiatric Nursing Conference ISPNIC-2011 at Bhillai on 12 th February 2011. College of Nursing, DMCH, Ludhiana participated in 2 nd Inter College (Nursing and Physiotherapy) Sports and Cultural Meet Beat 2011 held at University College of Nursing, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot from 17 th 19 th March 2011. College of Nursing, DMCH, won 3 rd Best team with 11 points. Total 6 prizes were won in various cultural and sports events: Cultural Events 3 rd prize was bagged in Gidha Competition while Bhangra of DMCH won 2 nd prize, 2 nd prize was won in Rangoli Competition and 2 nd prize in Elocution. Sports Events B.Sc (N) 1 st & 2 nd year students bagged 3 rd prize in Table tennis and Chess competitions. Dr Jasbir Kaur, Principal, CON, DMCH has been selected as member of research degree committee by BFUHS, Faridkot. Dr Jasbir Kaur, Principal, CON, DMCH will represent as executive committee member of TNAI HQ, New Delhi for 4 years. Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH won third prize in case management competition organized at International Conference on Trauma from Nov. 11 to 13, 2011 at AIIMS, New Delhi. International Papers presented Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur presented scientific paper on Complementary and alternative therapies in the management of Psychiatric disorders: Psychiatric Nursing Perspectives in 3 rd International Psychiatric Nursing Conference ISPNIC-2011 at Bhillai on 12 th February 2011. Dr. Suresh K Sharma presented a guest lecturer on Stress Management in a national level workshop for nursing administrators at College of Nursing, CMCH, Ludhiana on 11 th Feb. 2011. Dr. Suresh K. Sharma, Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a scientific research paper on Employment pattern and health profile of Older people in District Ludhiana in the 8 th International Conference on Geriatric care at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar held on 6 th Nov. 2011. Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Associate Professor and Ms. Parmees Kaur Assist. Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a scientific research paper on Lifestyle Modifications and glycemic control in DM type-2 geriatric patients in the 8 th International Conference on Geriatric care at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar held on 6 th Nov. 2011. Mrs. Nidhi Sagar, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a scientific research paper on A cross sectional study on perceived abuse and neglect among elderly in the 8 th International Conference on Geriatric 4

care at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar held on 6 th Nov. 2011. Ms. Kanika Thapar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a scientific research paper on A comparative study on psychosocial stresses among urban and rural geriatric patients in the 8 th International Conference on Geriatric care at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar held on 6 th Nov. 2011. Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a paper on Pin site infection at 4 th International conference on Trauma from Nov. 11 to 13, 2011 at AIIMS, New Delhi. Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a scientific research paper on Coronary Artery Bypass Graft experience in a tertiary care teaching Hospital at Ludhiana: Effect on Lifestyle, demography, biophysical profile and complications among patients in the Global Conference on Cardiomersion organized by FORTIS, Mohali at J.W Marriot Hotel held from 25-26 th Nov. 2011. National Papers presented Dr. Suresh K Sharma, Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH, delivered guest lecture on Health Care Information Technology and Electronic Health Record in an international conference on nursing informatics on 10-11 th October, 2011 at Eternal University, Baru Sahib (H.P.) Mrs Rupinder Deol, Lecturer, CON, DMCH delivered a guest lecture on Monitoring in Kangaroo Mother Care at National Neonatal Nursing Conference organized by IAP at CON,GTB Hospital, Ludhiana on 18 th November, 2011. She also demonstrated Breast Feeding techniques to the participants in hands on workshop. Dr. Suresh K Sharma & Ms. Ruchika, faculty, College of Nursing, DMCH was awarded for participating as panelist in panel discussion in National Hematology - Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Conference, organized at Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana on 10. Sept 2011. Dr. Jasbir Kaur delivered a Guest Lecturer on Inter and Intra Team communication in Healthcare in a Workshop organized at ESI Model Hospital, Ludhiana on 27 th 28 th May 2011. Dr Suresh K Sharma delivered a Guest Lecturer on Evaluation: Tools for assessing Teaching-Learning Outcomes in Healthcare Education in National Level Workshop on Competent Educators in Health Sciences: Effective Learning Outcome at University College of Nursing, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot on 27 th May 2011. Dr Suresh K Sharma delivered a Guest Lecturer on Face to Face and Telephonic Communication in Healthcare in a Workshop organized at ESI Model Hospital, Ludhiana on 27 th 28 th May 2011. Special Achievement Dr. Jasbir Kaur is nominated as member for the Board of Studies in Nursing Sciences of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, for a period of one year from 1 st February, 2011 to 31 st January, 2012. TNAI Punjab state election 2011 was held on 24 th March, 2011 at College of Nursing, DMCH, Ludhiana. Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur, Principal, College of Nursing, DMCH was elected anonymously as President of TNAI, Punjab State (2011-2015). Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma, Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH was elected Chairperson programme committee of TNAI Punjab state branch (2011-2015). Mr. Anurag Bhai Patidar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH, was selected as member of Editorial Advisory Board of Journal of sign and symptoms an international open access peer reviewed journal.. Prabhjot Saini, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH presented a scientific research paper on Coronary Artery Bypass Graft experience in a tertiary care teaching Hospital at Ludhiana: Effect on Lifestyle, demography, 5

biophysical profile and complications among patients in the Global Conference on Cardiomersion organized by FORTIS, Mohali at J.W Marriot Hotel held from 25-26 th Nov. 2011. 100% result of B.Sc. Nursing 1 st, 2 nd, 3rd and 4 th year students. 100% result of Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing 1 st and 2 nd year students. 100% result of M.Sc. Nursing 1 st, and 2 nd year students. International Conference attended Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur attended 3 rd International Psychiatric Nursing Conference ISPNIC-2011 at Bhillai on 12 th February 2011. Dr. Suresh K Sharma, Professor, College of Nursing, DMCH and four M.Sc. Nursing students attended a international conference on nursing informatics on 10-11 th October, 2011 at Elernal University, Baru Sahib (H.P.) National Conference attended Ms Meenakshi (Lecturer) and Ms Amandeep Kaur (Nursing Tutor) attended 5 days training course on Public Health Nutrition from 10 th January 2011 to 14 th January 2011 at National Institute of Health & Family welfare, New Delhi. Mrs. Prabhjot Saini, Assoc. Prof. attended 3 days workshop on Training of Trainers in GFATM programme on HIV/AIDS organized by Indian Nursing Council and Clinton Foundation in Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, New Delhi from 17 th -19 th January 2011. Dr. Suresh K Sharma, Mrs. Rupinder Deol and Ms Ruchika Rani, faculty, CON attended National Workshop on Quality of Nursing Care in Haematology and Bone Marrow unit at CMCH, Ludhiana on 10/9/2011. Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, Assistant Lecturer participated in Research Poster Presentation in INDUS-EM 2011 held at AIIMS from 30/09/2011 to 02/10/2011. Ms Prabhjot Kaur Saini, Reader, attended a workshop on Ostomy Care at Forties, Mohali from 30/09/2011 to 03/10/2011. Ms Rupinder Deol, Lecturer attended Training Course on Stress and Conflict Management at NIHFW, New Delhi in September, 2011. Ms. Mandeep Kaur Lecturer and Ms. Parmees Kaur Asst. Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH attended 15 th National Conference of NRSI at BFUHS, Faridkot from Nov. 17 to 19, 2011. Ms. Rupinder Deol & Ms, Mamta, Lecturer, CON, DMCH along with MS. Khusveer Kaur, Assistant Lecturer and M.Sc.(N) II year students of pediatric and obstetric speciality attended national workshop on Neonatal Nursing held at CON, GTB, Ludhiana on 18 Nov,2011. Ms. Rupinder Deol, Lecturer, CON attended the 4 th national conference of IAP on New Born Care, held at Majestic Park Plaza, Ludhiana on 19 & 20 Nov. Mrs. Rupinder Deol, Lecture, College of Nursing, DMCH presented poster on Immediate cognitive impact on planned teaching on KMC on nursing students held at Park Plaza, Ludhiana from 19 th to 21 st November, 2011. Miss Parmees Kaur and Mrs Tejinder Kaur Attended national workshop on BLS organized by TNAI at Gain Sagar College Of Nursing, Banur on 16 th Dec.,2011. Ms Mamta and Ms Amninder Kaur attended national workshop on Strengthening of infant and young child feeding councelling components pre service IMNCI organized by Ministry of Health and Family welfare department at NINE, PGI, Chandigarh from 29 th to 30 th December, 2011. Academic activities Nursing students participated in National Pulse Polio Programme for 5 days from 20 th to 24 th January, 2011. 23 rd Feb to 27 Feb 2011, 11-12 th March, 2011, 22 May to 27 May 2011. 26-30 June, 28-31 August, 25-29 Sep 2011. 6

13-17 Nov 2011. Theory and practical examination of the B.Sc. (N), Post Basic B.Sc. (N) and M. Sc. (N) students. Admission Process of Post Basic B.Sc(N) is completed and all the seats have been filled. Govt. Quota and management seats of B.Sc(N) programme is filled during first counselling at BFUHS. NRI admissions are in progress for the same. Admissions for M.Sc. Nursing programme has been completed for the year 2011. On the occasion of National Communal Harmony week and National Flag Day, a vibrant cultural event was celebrated by Medical College & Nursing College in Old DMCH Campus on 19.11.2011.Nursing students got prizes in poster contest, declamation contest, Collage and slogan writing. Statement of Research problems for M.Sc. Nursing 1 st year students were finalized after approval of Research committee of College of Nursing, DMCH. Other conferences attended Ms Kanika Thapar, Lecturer & Ms Tara Kumari, Nursing Tutor attended a training course on the topic Stress and Conflict Management at National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi from 14 th March, 2011 to 18 th March, 2011. Seven days workshop on Educational Technology at College of Nursing, CMC, Ludhiana conducted by Ministry of Health and Family welfare was attended by Ms Meenakshi, Lecturer and Ms. Mandeep Gill, Lecturer from 4 th -10 th April, 2011. One day Workshop Practicing Relaxation techniques at Guru Nanak College of Nursing, Dhahan Kaleran, organized by TNAI, Punjab State was attended by Ms. Kanika, Lecturer and Ms. Rajbir kaur, Nursing Tutor on 7 th April, 2011. Dr. (Mrs) Jasbir Kaur, Principal, College of Nursing, DMCH, was chief guest of the workshop. Mrs. Sandeep Kaur, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH attended one day workshop on IMNCI at SGL College of Nursing, Jallandhar on 6 th May 11. Ms Kanika Thapar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH and M.Sc. Nursing Psychiatric students attended one day workshop on Assessment Skills in Psychiatric Nursing on 14 th May 2011 at M.M. Institute of Nursing, Mullana. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur, Principal CON, DMCH followed by a session conducted on interview techniques. Ms Kanika Thapar, Lecturer, College of Nursing, DMCH attended three days workshop on Nursing Leadership & Management Skills at MM College of Nursing, Mullana, Ambala from 18-05-2011 to 20-05-2011. Dr. (Mrs.) Jasbir Kaur attended the executive meeting of TNAI, HQ at New Delhi on 29 th & 30 th July 2011. Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, Assistant Lecturer attended a workshop on Critical Care Nursing Update at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi from 19 th -20 th August 2011. Mrs. Rupinder Deol and Ms Khusvir Kaur faculty College of Nursing, successfully completed PALS-Paediatric Advanced Life Support course organized in Dumra Auditorium, DMCH in November, 2011. Principal, College of Nursing, DMCH 7