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Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing Department
Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG) Nursing at St. John’s College of Nursing is committed to excellence in education, clinical practice, and research in maternal and women’s health. The department strives to train professional nurses with the knowledge, skills, and compassion to provide holistic and evidence-based care to women across the reproductive lifespan. Our integration with hospital services enhances real-time learning and prepares students for quality nursing care delivery.
Objectives of the Department
- To provide comprehensive theoretical and clinical education in OBG nursing.
- To enhance student competency in maternal and neonatal care.
- To engage in ongoing research and evidence-based practice.
- To collaborate with hospital units for hands-on training and quality improvement.
COURSES OFFERED
- General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM): Teaching fundamentals of OBG nursing and supervising clinical practice in antenatal, intranatal, postnatal, and gynecological settings.
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (PB.B.Sc.): Providing essential theoretical and clinical instruction in maternal and newborn care, reinforcing foundational concepts and bridging clinical competencies.
- B.Sc. Nursing (UG): Comprehensive instruction in OBG Nursing theory along with guided clinical practice across various maternal health units.
- M.Sc. Nursing (PG): Specialized training in Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, including advanced theoretical knowledge, clinical practice, research, and leadership in maternal and neonatal care.
- Internship Training: Structured internship programs are conducted for final-year students to enhance hands-on experience in labor room management, high-risk pregnancy care, and gynecological procedures.
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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY NURSING SKILL LAB
Obstetrics and gynecology nursing skill Lab offers practical experience of assessments, conduction of labour and the demonstration of mechanism of labour with models. It provides the platform to…
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Health Activities
The department actively organizes health education programs in the hospital wards by collaborating with staff nurses and nursing students, aiming to enhance patient awareness and promote preventive health practices. Topics commonly addressed include antenatal and postnatal care, nutrition during pregnancy, newborn care, breast feeding and family planning. These sessions are conducted in local languages wherever needed to ensure better understanding and accessibility for patients and caregivers. The department also takes initiative in celebrating Breastfeeding Week annually, involving both undergraduate and postgraduate students in planning and executing awareness programs, role plays, and poster exhibitions.
Departmental Meetings & Planning
Monthly departmental review meetings are conducted. Regular review of teaching plans, clinical schedules, and student feedback. Coordination with hospital OBG unit for student postings and improvement of clinical learning outcomes.
Faculty Development Initiatives
The department is committed to enhancing faculty competencies through Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) conducted periodically. FDPs have focused on innovative teaching methods, research capacity building, qualitative research, and clinical teaching strategies. Collaborative workshops with postgraduate students are also conducted, enhancing both faculty mentoring experience and student academic exposure. Faculty actively attend and contribute as resource persons, speakers, and panelists in workshops, CNEs, and academic forums organized both within and outside the institution.
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