Community Health Nursing is a specialized branch of nursing that integrates nursing science with other health-related disciplines and evidence-based practices to address the health needs of populations. It combines the fundamental elements of professional nursing with public health and community practices to promote and protect community health. Students in this field engage in practical training, participating in family health surveys and home visits. Students trained various health centers, including urban and rural health centers, primary health centers, and community health centers, Anganwadi centers, schools.
The department is dedicated to enhance community health through active participation in extension activities, includes organizing and conducting antenatal and postnatal clinics and special health camps. Additionally the department focuses on home care management for high-risk mothers and neonates, accident management, illness care, and referral services. The department faculties also provides training and supervision for health workers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to improving the overall health status of the community.
Vision
To develop a comprehensive goal for enhancing community health nursing education and practice through effective teaching and learning methods, leveraging advanced technology and innovative research approaches to transform community health care from a global perspective.
Mission
To foster the holistic development of community health nursing students and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care through the integration of academic, extracurricular, and co-curricular activities, utilizing advanced teaching and learning methods. The department encourages participation in professional activities and student chapters to promote networking, leadership, and teamwork. Additionally, it aims to create a nurturing environment that supports the overall growth of students in their careers, enabling them to deliver quality patient services and contribute to societal upliftment.
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LAB OBJECTIVES
LAB LAYOUT
Department is currently placed on the 1st floor of the college. A Community Health lab for 1500 sq. is also associated with the department on the 2nd floor. The lab offers facilities to practice and learn a wide range of Community Health nursing skills in a safe environment.
PURPOSE OF POLICY & PROCEDURES
Policies and procedures are proposed to guarantee that the Community Health Lab is maintained as an efficient learning area for students’ training and assessment of Community Health problems.
Maintenance and Policy & Procedures must be followed by all its users.
The Lab promotes safe and effective practice by demonstrating and reinforcing the highest level of performance and readiness.
Strategies are skill demonstration, practice and return demonstration, case scenarios, consistent use of medical terminology; application of the nursing process in skill performance, care plans, documentation, audio and video-assisted teaching; and individualized instruction.
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in proper place ready for the next use.
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