Journal of Nursing and Health Studies

Progression of nursing education and research in India

27^th Edition of World Congress on Nursing Education & Research
April 23-25, 2018 Rome, Italy

Shobha Naidu

Symbiosis International University, India

ScientificTracks Abstracts: J Nurs Health Stud

DOI: 10.21767/2574-2825-C1-002

Abstract

Nursing had originated independently and existed centuries ago in India. In past, the progress of nursing has been hindered by many difficulties. Since Independence 1947, many changes have taken place and attitude toward nursing is still changing. The basic programme for combined general nursing and midwifery developed rapidly after 1871. Nursing research progression is evident by emergence of professional organizations, growth of educational institutions, research and in-depth curriculum. Indian Nursing Council is a statutory body that regulates nursing education and ensures measures for equivalence, exchange and practice for nurses in India and in abroad. Continuing nursing education supports the professional practice of nursing and the delivery of safe, evidence-based, high-quality care for patient. It supports nurses to acquire updated knowledge and skills needed to practice as technology advances. In India, nursing profession follows evidence based practice; it is booming day by day. In contest, statutory councils have initiated continuing nursing education at national and state level as a mandatory practice to renew the licensure for nursing practice. Inter professional research for nurses and inculcation of research in the curriculum echoed the impact of evidence-based practice (EBP) to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of care. The nursing teacher in today�s times of rapid advancement in technology is no longer be the only way for imparting knowledge and skill in classroom and in clinical setting. Integration of theoretical and practice is a demand in nursing. In India, the teaching strategies in most of the nursing colleges are still following traditional method but there are universities, which follow advance technology in theory and clinical teaching. Name a few; simulation based learning, problem based learning, e-learning, use of multimedia in the classroom, blended learning, etc. Commonly recommended strategy to improve nursing education is to recruit more quality faculty and to support existing faculty to develop their educational provision and practice. Challenges are inadequate educational monitoring and governance at state and central level; poor physical infrastructure; lack of professional development; inadequate clinical experience etc. Opportunities are international collaborating for conferences; international partnership indicated for collaborative approach for education and research; participatory approach for entire nursing curriculum development process.

Biography

Lt Col Shobha Naidu (Retd) is an alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) College of Nursing, Pune. The lady officer was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service in the rank of Lieutenant.  She is an all-rounder with keen interest in Sports, Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities.  She has done M.Sc. nursing with specialization in Obstetrics & Gynaecological nursing.  She will be shortly completing the Doctorate programme. Col Shobha has rendered 22 years of impeccable service in the Armed Forces and served in different terrains of the country including the high altitude area.  She is presently the Offg. Director at Symbiosis College of Nursing. The lady faculty has put in a total of 26 years of service including 18 years of teaching experience. Col Shobha is a sober and disciplined individual with a friendly demeanor. She is passionate about teaching her clinical specialty and has special interest in research.