Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing enables the students to review and apply their knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Behavioral sciences in caring for adult patients with Medical/Surgical disorders using nursing process approach and critical thinking. It also intends to develop competencies required for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, nursing management, and supportive/palliative care to patients with various Medical Surgical disorders. The Department aims to offer comprehensive training to undergraduate and postgraduate students based on the philosophy that students need to be well informed not only in knowledge and skills in basic and advanced nursing procedures but also in the upcoming scientific advances in different areas of clinical practices to enable them to face new challenges and opportunities in various health care settings.

For any information regarding the admissions,mail us at: info@nitte.edu.in

Faculty

Facilities

Lab Facilities

The college has a well-equipped Nursing Foundation and Medical-surgical nursing lab that are spacious and well furnished with advanced mannequins that act as a simulator for practicing basic nursing procedures. The students also get hands-on experience in the Central Skill lab of Nitte University: NU-MEDISIM on simulated clinical experiences.

Clinical Facilities

The students are given the best clinical exposure at K.S.Hegde Hospital in all specialty areas. Second-year P.G. students are sent to specialty hospitals like Narayana Hrudayalaya, NIMHANS Bangalore, and B.M. Birla Institute of Cardiology and Research center Kolkata

Research Thrust Areas

  • Organ donation
  • Genetic susceptibility to Communicable diseases
  • Tuberculosis
  • Perioperative Nursing

Research Projects 2020-2021

UG Graduate Projects(Ongoing)

  • “A study to assess the varicose vein profile and practices among staff nurses with a view to develop an information booklet.” (2021-22)
  • “A study to assess the knowledge regarding self-administration of insulin among diabetic patients in a selected hospital of Mangalore with a view to develop a self-instructional module”. (2021-22)
  • Effectiveness of structured teaching program (STP) on ABG analysis and interpretation among IIIrd year BSc (N) students in a selected college of Nursing, Mangalore(2021-22)
  • Knowledge of research ethics among novice researchers (2021-22)

UG Graduate Projects (Projects)-Completed

  • Involvement in co-curricular activities and well-being among students of selected nursing institutes. (2021-22)
  • Knowledge, Practices & barriers of foot care among patients with diabetes mellitus(2020-21)
  • Correlation between time management practices & academic stress levels among nursing students in a selected nursing institute, Mangalore(2020-21)
  • Knowledge on cervical cancer among women with a view to develop information booklet- A descriptive survey(2020-21)
  • Effectiveness of an online web-based program on knowledge, attitude, and practice of Biomedical Waste Management among health care personnel(2020-21)

Postgraduate Projects(Ongoing)

  • Effect of foot reflexology on anxiety and vital signs among patients undergoing coronary angiography.

Postgraduate Projects(Completed)

  • Contributing factors and gender-specific risk of stroke among diabetic patients from a selected tertiary care hospital in Mangaluru- a retrospective study(2022)
  • Occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI)symptoms and its contributing factors among hostellers from selected colleges in Mangaluru(2022)
  • Problems faced and coping strategies used by chronically ill patients during the covid-19 pandemic(2022)
  • Effectiveness of an educational module on attitude and deterring factors toward blood donation among degree students (2021)
  • Effect of tripod position on dyspnea and comfort among COPD patients (2021)

Staff Projects:

  • Genetic markers of tuberculosis among Indo Tibetans and Indian population (funded by Nitte Deemed to be University)

Ph.D Projects:

  • Effect of Yoga on serum inflammatory biomarkers, psychophysiological and QOL indicators in Breast cancer patients
  • Genetic susceptibility and associated factors of tuberculosis among the Tibetan population.
  • Multimodal Perioperative Management Programme on Postoperative recovery among clients undergoing abdominal surgery from a selected hospital at Mangaluru

Publications

  • Dsilva F, Singh P, Javeth A. Determinants of Cancer-Related Fatigue among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. Journal of Palliative Care. 2022 Oct 17:08258597221131133.
  • Kaje K C  , Dsilva F, Latha T, Sanal T S, Dsouza Caren & Kumar S. A Systematic Review Protocol on the Effect of Yoga Intervention on Inflammatory Biomarkers among Women with Breast Cancer. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1755583
  • Dsilva F, Mathew S, Joseph G. Effectiveness of a Self-instructional Module on Knowledge and Observed Practices of Nurses with Regard to Prevention of Central Line–Associated Blood Stream Infection: A Before–After Intervention Study. Journal of Health Management. 2022 Apr 4:09720634221087809.
  • DSilva F, Javeth A, Singh P. Cancer-Related Fatigue–Clinical Evaluation Scales and Interventions: A Systematic Review. Indian Journal of Palliative Care. 2022 Jan;28(1):88.
  • Warjri E, Dsilva F, Sanal TS, Kumar A. Impact of a white noise app on sleep quality among critically ill patients. Nursing in Critical Care. 2021 Dec 20.;1-9
  • Paul N, Pinto CA, Paul N. Chronic grief experiences of nurses caring for the end-stage cancer patients: A mixed-method research. Indian Journal of Cancer. 2021 Sep 14.
  • Latha S, PavIthra K, Nalini M, RAO SJ, Mamatha B. Effect of Povidone Iodine Versus Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Oral Mucositis among Cancer Patients. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2021 Sep 1;15(9).
  • DSilva F. Myriad of Cancer-related Fatigue: A Concept Model on Multifactorial Causation and Impact. Indian Journal of Palliative Care. 2021 Apr;27(2):354-6.
  • Sadanandan S, D Silva F, Renjith V. Depression among rural stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study. Indian Journal of Community Medicine. 2021 Apr 1;46(2):309
  • Sharma P, Latha S, Sharma RK. Development of a Need-based Interventional Skin Care Protocol on Incontinence-associated Dermatitis among Critically Ill Patients. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine: Peer-reviewed, Official Publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. 2021 Feb;25(2):158.
  • Sadanandan S, D’Silva F, Renjith V. Body Cathexis among Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2021 Jan;12(01):033-8.
  • Pavithra K, Latha S, Joseph G, Sujatha. R, Rao J. Perception of Medication error among Interns and Staff Nurses in a Selected Hospital at Mangaluru- A Mixed Method Approach. Medico Legal Update. 2020 Jul 24;20(3):298–304.
  • DSilva F, AT S. Life beyond the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Breast Cancer Survivors. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2020 Mar 1;11(3).
  • Pinto HJ, DSilva F, Sanil TS. Knowledge and Practices of Endotracheal Suctioning amongst Nursing Professionals: A Systematic Review. Indian journal of critical care medicine: peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. 2020 Jan;24(1):23.

Presentations

  • Mrs.Cleeta anline Pinto, Effectiveness of Sensory stimulation therapy on LOC among the comatose patients with brain injury, Virtual International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing, Bhopal on “Restructuring nursing in 21st century through novel research approaches”, 21st and 22nd September 2022
  • Ms. Shamna Banu, “A study to assess the effectiveness of clinical pathway management programme on open reduction and internal fixation on knowledge and practice among nurses in selected hospitals, Mangalore”,Virtual International Research Meet organized by Chirayu College of Nursing, Bhopal on “Restructuring nursing in 21st century through novel research approaches”, 21st and 22nd September 2022
  • Mrs.Latha.S,’ Impact of visual communication board on communication pattern among the mechanically ventilated patients’, National conference organized by Parul University on 22.7.2022
  • Mr. Chetan Naik, “The knowledge regarding the benefits of therapeutic foot massage among nurses working at selected hospitals, Udupi”. National conference organized by Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore on Hunt Yourself As a novel Researcher: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, 20th July 2022
  • Mrs.Latha.S, Effectiveness of an educational module on attitude and deterring factors toward blood donation among degree students, International Nursing research conclave organized by Manipal University from 19th to 22nd January 2022
  • Ms. Archana Naik, “Effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of cirrhosis of the liver among the clients”. National conference organized by Laxmi Memorial college of Nursing, Mangalore on Hunt Yourself As a novel Researcher: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, 20th July 2022
  • Mrs. Drago Melba Bazel, “Prevalence, determinants and outcome of sepsis among ICU patients”. National conference organized by Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore on Hunt Yourself As a novel Researcher: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, 20th July 2022.
  • Mrs. Latha S, Side effects of chemotherapy and its management practices among cancer subjects, NRSI National e-Conference on strengthening nursing scholarship through publications, 26th & 27th November 2021, Yenepoya Nursing College
  • Latha.S –Effect of BLS training on knowledge and skills among college students, National level online Research paper competition organized by Biostatistical consultancy center, MSME , Govt of India,16th May 2021.
  • Mrs. Cleeta Anline Pinto, E-poster on Knowledge, practices, and barriers of foot care among patients with Diabetes Mellitus. NRSI National e-Conference on strengthening nursing scholarship through publications, 26th & 27th November 2021, Yenepoya Nursing College.
  • Mrs. Latha S, Assessment of postoperative discomfort among laparotomy patients, NRSI Web Conference on Interdisciplinary clinical research,17th-18th September 2020, Apollo College of Nursing, Hyderabad.
  • Mrs. Cleeta Anline Pinto, Factors associated with diagnostic delay and the health-seeking behaviors of patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis,25th September 2020, Nursing Research day 2020, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal.

Services

The department offers various skill-based training to enhance the hands-on competency of the students, like Value added course on Prehospital and Emergency life support, Critical care nursing, Renal Nursing, and ENLS. The ENLS qualified faculty from the department offers first aid and emergency nursing training to the rural community. Interdisciplinary training is an integral part of the department as the faculty from Nursing Foundation are involved in educating the first-year BPT and Respiratory therapy students. The students actively participate in all the health camps conducted by the parent hospital.

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