Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

Dr. (Prof). Mrs. Fatima Dsilva is an outstanding academician and an excellent administrator with over 25 years of experience in the nursing profession. Has been associated with NITTE University since 2004 and was promoted as a Principal since 2011. 

She completed her graduation in 1992 and post-graduation in Medical Surgical Nursing with Cardiovascular and Thoracic nursing specialization from Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore in the year 1996.She was awarded her doctoral degree under the National Consortium for PhD Nursing in India, constituted by Indian Nursing Council in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and W.H.O. in the year 2015. She has worked in various capacities as a tutor, clinical demonstrator, Lecturer, Asst. Professor and Professor and has also worked in administrative capacities as a Vice Principal and Principal. She also has worked as a Senior Clinical Tutor at Muscat Nursing Institute Sultanate of OMAN from 21/03/2001 - 21/04/2004.

1. Recipient of Citation award by MANGALORE MUSICAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION at the Annual Function held on 21st November 2012 for 'Meritorious and Dedicated Services'- "Rendered to the Society in Guiding and moulding the Student Community.
2. Selected as a coordinator for the Sakura Japan -Asia Youth exchange program in Science from 17th Jan -26th Jan 2016.This project was fully funded by Japan Science and Technology
3. Certificate of appreciation for a contribution towards achieving the Guinness world record for "The most participants in hand sanitizing relay" held at Manipal University on 15th Oct 2016
4. Appointed as foundation steering committee member of India UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, Haifa on the 28th Nov 2016
5. Recipient of 'Distinguished alumnus' at a Mega alumnus meet conducted at Fr Mullers College of Nursing on 20th March 2021
6. Best paper award from NITTE (deemed to be University) on Dec 22nd, 2021 for the paper titled "Knowledge and practices of endotracheal suctioning (ETS) among nursing professionals -A systematic review"
7. Recipient of the OVID AWARD'' for Quiz on 26th November during the NRSI conducted by Ovid (Wolters Kluwer) Team
8. Certificate of Appreciation from TNAI for strengthening TNAI by enrolling life members

1. 1. Dsilva F, Singh P, Javeth A. Determinants of Cancer-Related Fatigue among Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. J Palliat Care. 2022 Oct 17:8258597221131133. doi: 10.1177/08258597221131133. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36245333.
   2. 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;24(2):233-239. doi:10.1177/09720634221087809
   3. Dsilva F, Javeth A, Singh P. Cancer related Fatigue-Clinical Evaluation Scales and Interventions: A Systematic review .Indian J Palliat Care 2022 Jan 15;1-11.Available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357862080_Cancer-Related_Fatigue_-_Clinical_Evaluation_Scales_and_Interventions_A_Systematic_Review doi 10.25259/IJPC_455_20
   4. Warjri E, Dsilva F, Sanal TS, Kumar A. Impact of white noise app on sleep quality among critically ill patients. Nurs. Crit. Care.2021 Dec 20;1-9.Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34931413/ doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12742
   5. Javeth A, Silva FD, Singh P. Myriad of cancer-related fatigue: A Concept model on multifactorial causation and impact. Indian J Palliat Care 2021 Aug 12; 27(2):354-6. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8428881/ doi: 10.25259/IJPC_19_21
   6. B.S Suchithra, Dsilva F, T.P Rajeev. Risk Factors of Urogenital Problems among Perimenopausal Women. J Health Allied Sci NU 2021 July; 1-5.Available from https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-0041-1731913.pdf doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1731913
   7. Thomas T, Kamath N, Kumar A, Dsilva F, Shetty PK. Prevalence and Severity of Menopausal Symptoms among Women - A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Online J Health Allied Scs. 2021; 20(1):2. Available from URL: https://www.ojhas.org/issue77/2021-1-2.html
   8. Fernandes S, Dsilva F, Dsouza, S.M. Effectiveness of a Planned Teaching Program on the Knowledge of Staff Nurses with Regard to the Nutritional Requirements of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.J Health Allied Sci NU 2021 Sep; 11(03): 188-192 Available from https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0041-1730106
   9. Sadanandan S, D Silva F, Renjith V. Depression among Rural Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study. Indian J Community Med. 2021 Apr-Jun; 46(2):309-312.Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34321749/ doi: 10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_875_20. Epub 2021 May 29. PMID: 34321749; PMCID: PMC8281862
   10. Thomas T, Kamath N, Kumar A, D'Silva F. Effect of Mind-Body Approaches on Menopausal Symptoms among Women: A Community-Based Pilot Study J Health Allied Sci NU 2021 May; 11(2):61-65.Available from https://www.thiemeconnect.com/products/ejournals/pdf/10.1055/s-0040-1722423.pdf
   11. Sadanandan S, D'Silva F, Renjith V. Body Cathexis among Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2021 Jan; 12(1):33-38. Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33531757/ doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1716807. Epub 2020 Oct 27. PMID: 33531757; PMCID: PMC7846317
   12. B.S Suchithra, Dsilva F, T.P Rajeev. Enhancing Knowledge of Women on Urinary Incontinence- A Pre and Post Interventional Study. J Clin Diagn Res 2020 Nov; 14(11): 17-19. Available from https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14226/46298_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(Chr_KM)_PFA(Chr_KM)_PN(SL).pdf
   13. Fernandes S, Dsilva F. Knowledge and Practice of Dietary Management in Patient Undergoing Hemodialysis. Indian J Public Health Res Dev 2020 May; 11( 5), 581-585
   14. Pappachan B, Dsilva F, Safeek AT. Life beyond the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Breast Cancer Survivors. Indian J Public Health Res Dev 2020 March; 11(3),83-87
   15. Pinto HJ, D'silva F, Sanil TS. Knowledge and Practices of Endotracheal Suctioning amongst Nursing Professionals: A Systematic Review. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2020 Jan; 24(1):23-32. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7050166/ doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23326. PMID: 32148345; PMCID: PMC7050166.
   16. Pappachan B, Dsilva F, Safeek AT. Psycho-Social Interventions for Psychological Distress and Quality of Life among Women with Breast Cancer - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Online J Health Allied Scs.2019 Oct; 18(3):1-5
   17. Fernandes S, Dsilva F. Effectiveness of Music therapy on depression, anxiety and stress among hemodialysis patients. International journal of Nursing education.2019Jan-March; 11(1):124-129. Available from https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Effectiveness-of-music-therapy-on-depression%2C-and-FernandesD'Silva/641137a88ed8c864707cb721e19c036599df266b doi:10.5958/0974-9357.2019.00024.2
   18. Dsilva F. Effectiveness of an educational intervention on the knowledge and attitude of patients attending the DOTS centre of selected hospitals in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Nurs J India 2018 March-April;109:292-296
   19. Bareh S,Dsilva F. Effect of music therapy on pain and QoL among Cancer Survivor. NUJHS 2017 September; 7(3,)25 -29 Available from https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0040-1708720 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708720
   20. B.S Suchithra, Dsilva F. Bladder training programme in Urinary incontinence -A review. International journal of Medical Surgical Nursing 2017 April-June; 3(2):64-66
   21. Pappachan B, Dsilva F.A protocol for a systematic review on Psychosocial Interventions for Psychological distress and QoL among women with breast cancer. IOSR-JNHS 2017 Jan-Feb; 6(1) Ver VI:65-71
   22. Michael.A, Dsilva F. Effectiveness of Caregiver Support Program (CSP) on Burden and QoL of Caregivers of Stroke subjects. IJONE 2017 Jan-March; 9(1): 1-6
   23. Dsilva F, Pinto C.A. Determination of serum estrogen levels and its relationship with risk of osteoporosis among women in Mangalore. IJAR 2016 March; 4(3):506-513 Available from http://www.journalijar.com/article/8389/determination-of-serum-estrogen-levels-and-its-relationship-with-risk-of-osteoporosis-among-women-in-mangalore/
   24. Dsilva F. Knowledge and Attitude towards Eye donation among adolescents of Nursing Institute in Mangalore. IJAR 2015 Aug;3(8):727-731 Available from https://www.journalijar.com/article/5840/knowledge-and-attitude-towards-eye-donation-among-adolescents-of-a-nursing-institute-in-mangalore/
   25. Thomas L, Dsilva F. Effectiveness of a Nurse -Led Program Regarding Self Care Management among Hemodialysis Patients. IJHSR 2015 June ; 5(6):419-423 Available from https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR_Vol.5_Issue.6_June2015/58.pdf
   26. Thomas A.A, Dsilva F. Pain, Anxiety and Functional status of patients with lower limb fracture and dislocation after open reduction. J Health Allied Sci NU, 2015 March; 5 (1): 26-30. Available from https://www.thieme-connect.com/ products/ ejournals/ abstract/10.1055/s-0040-1703858 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703858
   27. Dsilva F. Effectiveness of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) program on Knowledge and Attitude of College students towards HPV vaccine. Mangalore, Karnataka. JIARM 2015 Jan; 2(12):191-197
   28. Abraham S, Dsilva F. Effectiveness of Counseling on Quality of Life of Patients with HIV/AIDS in Selected ART Centers of Mangalore. Asian J Pharm Clin Res 2014 Sept; 7( 4):169-172 Available from https://innovareacademics.in/journals/ index.php/ajpcr/ article/view/1709
   29. Dsilva F, H Vinay, Muninarayanappa N.V. Effectiveness of DBE on the heart rate variability, BP, anxiety and depression of patients with coronary artery disease. J Health Allied Sci NU 2014 March; 4(1):35-41 Available from https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0040-1703728 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1703728
   30. Dsilva F, Muninarayanappa N.V. Effect of nurse-led intervention program on patients with Coronary heart disease. International journal of social science tomorrow.IJSST 2013 Nov; 2(11):1-6
   31. Abraham A. K, Dsilva F. Job Satisfaction, Burnout and Quality of Life of Nurses from Mangalore. J Health Manag 2013 Jan-March; 15(1):91-97. doi: 10.1177/0972063413486033.
   32. Hormis N, Dsilva F. Obesity among adolescents of urban and rural schools in Mangalore. Nurs J India 2013 May-June; 104(3): 106-109 Available from https://www.proquest.com/openview/0d85846936bbf94e0f3802a7063c5d08/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=35042
   33. Dsilva F, Chandran S.K. Effectiveness of body position on hemodynamic status of cardiac patients with reduced ejection fraction. The Journal of Nursing Trendz 2013 Jan-April; 4(1):3-6.
   34. Francis N, Dsilva F. Effectiveness of PMR on Quality of sleep among medical patients admitted in medical wards of selected hospital at Mangalore. IJONE 2012 July-Dec; 4(2):46-50
   35. George R, Dsilva F, Dsouza J.L. Perceived Barriers & Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Life Style Modification Practices of Persons With Hypertension-A Study in Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore.JKIMSU 2012 July-Dec; 1(2): 117-123 Available from http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol1no2/jkimsu-vol1no2-OA-11-117-123.pdf
   36. Jacob S, Dsilva F. Knowledge of women on early symptoms of cancer in rural and urban areas of Mangalore. J Health Allied Sci NU 2012 March; 2(1):3-7Available from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339665768_Knowledge_of_Women_on_Early_Symptoms_of_Cancer_in_Rural_and_Urban_Areas_of_Mangalore
   37. Dsilva F. Effect of Back Strengthening exercises on Low Back Pain among nursing students. Indian Journal of Continuing Nursing Education 2011 July -Dec; 12(2):27-32
   38. Mathew J, Dsilva F. A study on effectiveness of deep breathing exercise on Pulmonary function among patients with chronic airflow limitation. International Journal of Nursing Education 2011 July-Dec; 3(2):34-37
   39. Alphonse A, Dsilva F. Effectiveness of guided imagery on quality of life of persons with osteoarthritis in selected old age home. Prism's Nursing Practice 2011June; 6(1): 28-31
   40. Dsilva F. Occurrence and Predictors of Microalbuminuria among patients with type II Diabetes Mellitus. The Nursing Journal of India 2011 April;102(4):80-81 Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22482299/
   41. Dsilva F. Burn out syndrome. Health action.2011 March; pp 30-33
   42. Paul S, Dsilva F. Prevalence of arthralgia and its effect on quality of life among Chikungunya sufferers of rural communities in Mangalore. Muller Journal of Medical science and Research 2011 February;2(1) :34-39
   43. Shyma K, Dsilva F. Quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Nitte Nursing J. 2011 Jan;3(5):7-9 Available at http://shodh.inflinet.ac.in
   44. Dsilva F. Comprehensive Cardiac Care - A Nursing care perspective.2008 July; Nightingale Nursing Times. Pp 12-17
   45. Dsilva F. Perception of stressors of hospitalized patients. Nursing Journal of India.2000 July;91(7):149

   
   

   
   Conference Presentations
   1. Resource Person at a National e-conference on the topic 'Scholarly publications: Challenges and solutions conducted by Nursing Research Society of India on 26th -27th November 2021, organized by Yenepoya University, Mangalore
2. Invited speaker on the topic 'Focus Forward-Opportunities for nurses across the globe' on 9th November 2021 at Fr Mullers College of Nursing, Mangalore
3. Invited speaker on 'NAAC-Accreditation-The Way forward' on 22nd Dec 2020 at a staff development program organized by St. Johns national academy of health sciences, Bangalore
4. Resource Person at a National e-conference on the topic 'Professional publication in Nursing Principles, Techniques and Guidelines of scientific writing' on 10th August 2020 organized by Centre for Continuing Nursing excellence, Noida, UP
5. Invited for Guest Lecture Series on the topic 'Student nurses starting career amid COVID 19 pandemic' on 4th August 2020 organized by Yenepoya University, Mangalore
6. Resource person for a National Webinar on 'Outcome based education' organized by Adichunchungiri College of Nursing, Adichunchungiri University on 19th June 2020
7. Resource person for a Staff enrichment program on 'First Aid for college teachers' on 29th May 2019 at St. Aloysius Pre-University college, Mangalore
8. Resource Person at a National conference on the topic 'Historical development of nursing education and a Panelist for a discussion on 'Concept-based nursing education' organized on 24th -25th January 2019 by MGM University, Mumbai
9. Invited speaker on the topic 'Effectiveness of team-based nurse family partnership program -A case study approach' at an International conference on nurses and midwives for universal health coverage organized by Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi on 29th Nov-1st Dec 2018
10. Resource person at a National conference on the topic 'Quantitative designs and Interview Vs Questionnaire' on 6th and 7th July 2018 organized by JSS college of Nursing, Mysore
11. Resource person at a National conference on the topic 'Role of a nurse as an independent practitioner 'on 22nd July 2017 organized by Laxmi memorial college of nursing, Mangalore
12. Invited speaker on the topic 'Nursing practice issues and Innovation' at a National conference on "Envisioning: Creating the future" organized by Fr Muller's College of Nursing on 3rd June 2017
13. Resource Person on the topic 'Patient care assignment' conducted by Laxmi memorial college of nursing, Mangalore as a part of In-service education program on 22nd July 2016
14. Resource Person on the topic 'Multi method research' at a State level workshop organized by KLE deemed University on 5th and 6th June 2015
15. Invited as a panelist for a faculty development program on the topic 'Rights and Benefits of Employees' Organized by Fr Muller's College of Nursing on 28th February 2015
16. Resource Person on the topic 'Assessment: A Tool for Gathering Information' for a National Conference on 'Nursing Process: A pathway towards comprehensive patient care' Organized by Yenepoya University on 7th November 2014.
17. Key note address Speaker on the topic 'Surgical safety practices for nurses 'at a workshop organized by Kasturba Medical college, Mangalore on 5th Oct 2014
18. Guest lecture on 'Heart Healthy choices' as a part of 'World Heart Day' Organized by Yenepoya University on 29th September 2014.
19. Guest lecture on 'Beating Invisible glaucoma'-A nursing perspective' as a part of World Glaucoma Day Organized by Yenepoya University on 12th March 2014.
20. Resource Person on the topic' Nurses Role in smoking cessation' at a Workshop & Hands on Training on 'Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Addiction Research 'on 21st - 22nd March 2013 organized by NITTE (Deemed to be) University
21. Resource Person on the topic 'Critical pathway and critical thinking' at a State level conference on "Innovative approaches in nursing administration'' Organized by Athena institute of health sciences, Falnir road, Mangalore on 18th -19th Jan 2013.
22. Resource Person on the topic 'Nursing workforce issues and trends affecting total quality patient care' at a National conference on 'Transitioning to total patient care: Emerging trend in clinical nursing practice' Organized by KLE academy of higher education and research, KLE university, Belgaum on 9th and 10th Nov 2012
23. Resource Person on the topic 'Techniques of administration' at a State level Conference on 'Traversing Pathways in administration: Curriculum to Career 'on 2nd February 2012 Organized by Alva's College of Nursing, Moodabidri
24. Resource Person on the topic 'Sexually transmitted infections' at a State level training programme for staff nurses on 'HIV/AIDS and ART on 9th Jan 2012 organized by Manipal College of Nursing, Mangalore.
25. Resource Person on the topic 'Funding, Publishing and presenting research findings' at a State level workshop on 'Recherché' on 3rd Dec 2011 organized by Sahyadri Institute of Health Sciences, Mangalore
26. Resource Person on the topic 'Writing research report, concept and guidelines' at a State level seminar on 'Communication and utilization of research findings' organized by Unity Academy of Health Sciences, Mangalore on 30th Nov 2011
27. Resource Person for a talk on 'Rights Special groups' at a State level workshop on 'Legal and ethical issues in nursing 'on 25th and 26th August 2011 organized by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be) University, Mangalore.
28. Resource Person on the topic 'Consumer protection act' at a State level workshop on 'Issues in Nursing Management' on 31st March 2011at Karavali College of Nursing, Mangalore.
29. Resource Person on the topic 'Interview schedule and questionnaire 'at a National workshop on 'Research tools and techniques' on 2nd and 3rd Feb 2010 at Yenepoya Nursing College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore
30. Resource Person on the topic 'Information Literacy' at a State Level Workshop on 'Evidence based Nursing Practice' on 31st July and 1st August 2008 organized by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, Mangalore.
31. Research paper presentation on 'A study on knowledge and risk factor of CHD among male and female degree college students at Mangalore' at an International workshop on 'Rescue Resuscitation and Research' on 8th-12th October 2008 organized by A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore
32. Invited Speaker on the topic 'Pre and Post-operative Cardiac Care 'at a Continuing Education Program on 'Comprehensive Cardiac Care 'on 7th& 8th December 2007 organized by K. Pandyarajah Ballal Nursing Institute.
33. Invited Speaker on the topic 'Clinical Supervision 'at a State Level Workshop, 'Being with the student as a Nurse educator' on 20th December 2006 organized by Fr. Mullers College of Nursing

Reviewed and guided 3 undergraduate, 29 postgraduate, and 10 doctoral projects and approved 3 research work grant proposals .

Was the Member of BOS (Mangalore University), Since 1999-2002

Published a monograph on 'Therapeutic nutrition' in 2012

Published an e-book on 'Life Style Modification Practices of Persons with Hypertension' by Lambert's Academic publishers, Germany in 2012

UG and PG Examiner for Kannur University, Kerala, Manipal University, Manipal, Rajiv Gandhi University of health Sciences, Bangalore, MGR University, Tamilnadu and Nitte University, Mangalore.

Paper setter for Rajiv Gandhi University of health Sciences, Bangalore. Meenakshi University, Coimbatore, Kerala University of health Sciences, Kerala, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, KLE Deemed University, Belgaum

 and Nitte University (Deemed to be University)

Detailed as squad for Medical Examinations at Government Medical college, Hassan

Appointed as INC inspector for conducting inspections in various states like Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh

Invited as a Judge for paper presentation in the 19th Annual National Conference of Nursing Research Society of India on 29th Oct 2015 at Fr. Muller's College of Nursing, Mangaluru.

Examiner for doctoral students at Datte Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed University Wardha, Nagpur as well as Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences 

Expert for UGC inspection -KIMS Karad Institute from Jan 5th -7th 2018

Appointed as an external academic auditor by Fr Muller's college of Nursing on 27th March 2014       

Was selected as a judge for the paper presentation during an International conference on Evidence Informed practice: An Approach to healthcare reform held on 24 and 25th Jan 2015 and the 19th Annual National conference of NRSI   held from 29th to 31st Oct 2015

Chairperson during the 12th National conference of SOMI, India held on 21st and 22nd Nov 2015

Invited as an external expert for PhD Admission scrutiny committee at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

External evaluator for research proposals for grants from funding agency at Yenepoya on March 17th 2018.

Was appointed as a KNC observer for the National conference on 'Simulation in Nursing 'held on 24th and 25th May 2019 at Fr Muller's college of Nursing, Mangalore

Organized a KNC accredited regional workshop 'Enhancing Research competence 'on 18th and 19th Dec 2019

Organized an International Nursing Symposium with Ulster University, UK and ISDC, Bangalore on 27th and 28th Jan 2020 

Invited as a participant for the INC workshop on 'Capacity Building of research guides' on 5th and 6th February 2020 at New Delhi

Completedrn19 years of UG and 13 years of PG teaching experience .

 Best paper award  at National conference - Laxmi CON 2015

 Best paper award at National conference - Fr.Muller CON on 3rd June 2017

Guided 16 PG and 6 UG research projects and completed successfully.rn1. Effect of multimedia donor education materials on attitude and deterring factors towards blood donation among selected colleges of Mangalorern2. Impact of visual communication board on communication patterns among mechanically ventilated patients from selected hospitals at Mangalururn3. Assessment of postoperative discomfort among laparotomy patients from a selected hospital at Mangalururn4. Multimodal Perioperative Management Programme(MPMP) on Postoperative Recovery Among Clients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery at Selected Hospital In Mangalururn

Medical Surgical Nursing  I and II

Certified in the following

1. 3 T IBHSC Bioethics course from UNESCO chair  in Bioethics

2. Short term course on research methodology from Nitte (deemed to be )University

3. First responder training certificate---Savoir

4. BLS Skill  certificate and Moving and  lifting skill training certificate---23-24.11.18 from AHA

5. Master trainer for Simulation in nursing from INC-27.1.2020 to 1.2.2020

Short Synopsis

Completed BSc Nursing from  Govt. College Of Nursing ,Calicut Medical College in the year 1999 and M.Sc Nursing in Medical Surgical Nursing  from Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences in 2007.Worked as a Clinical Instructor at Unity College of Nursing Mangalore from march 1999  till 17.2.2001.Fortunate to join Nitte Family as Nursing Tutor in School Of Nursing w.e.f. 19.2.2001.During the tenure of service served as Vice Principal SON for 1 year till May 2007.Has completed 19 years of  UG  and 13 years of  PG teaching experience .

Published 7 papers in various nursing and allied health sciences journals 

Attended various national and international conferences and presented papers.

Genetic susceptibility and associated factors of tuberculosis among Indians and Tibetans 

Medical Surgical Nursing 

Trained as NSS officer from Mysore University in 2016

Life skill training under NIMHANS

Underwent training under 2018

GFATM for ADIS , Tuberculosis Malaria 2011

Visited Japan under JST project to Miyajaki University in 2017

Life Member - TNAI

Short Synopsis

Completed Graduation and post-graduation in Medical Surgical Nursing From Nitte  Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences. Has completed a short term course in Counseling from Roshni Nilaya School of social work. Has 11 years of teaching experience  

• Effectiveness of Burger's Allen exercise on improving the lower extremity perfusion among patients with type ii diabetes mellitus admitted in tertiary care hospital, Belagavi (European Chemical Bulletin (ISSN: 2063-5346) volume 12, special issue 10, 2023 date of publication:- July 2023
• A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding bronchial asthma among industrial workers working at textile (International Journal of Current Advanced Research, ISSN: o: 2319-6475, ISSN: : Page No:2319-6505)
• A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding hepatitis b among the undergraduate students of KLE University's Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi with a view to developing an information booklet. (International Journal of Current Advanced Research ISSN: o: 2319-6475, ISSN: p:2319 - 6505, impact factor: 6.614 volume 8, issue:09) Sept -2019.
• Rhythmic skin tapping technique reduces the procedural pain among patients who are all admitted & receiving IM injections at KLE 's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka. published in Nurses of India Vol. No.- 18 issue -11.

• National conference on "Recent advances in cardiovascular emergencies" nursing practices. 11th and 12th Jan. 2019.
• Participated in critical care nursing 2019 - 1st international RFCCN SAARC conference 8th and 9th Feb-2019, Belagavi Karnataka, India
• International nursing conference - is our nursing practice evidence-based, a review of essential skills in healthcare & nursing education.
• International conference - maternal health issues and transcultural competencies in midwifery practice.
• State-level CNE - safe birth practices for Mothers & Newborn
• International workshop on " quantitative research methodology"
• International CNE on gap analysis of ICMR guidelines for midwifery education, practice and regulation in India."
• National Conference on transforming health care a Pathway to excellence in Cardiothoracic Nursing 8th and 9th Sept 2014.

• Medical Surgical Nursing AHN-I, AHN-II,
• Anatomy
• Nursing Foundation
• Advance Nursing Practices

• Effectiveness of Burger's Allen exercise on improving the lower extremity perfusion among patients with type ii diabetes mellitus admitted in tertiary care hospital, Belagavi (European Chemical Bulletin).
• Effectiveness of cold application over incision area to reduce pain during ICD removal in patients admitted in critical care units of a tertiary care hospital, Belagavi.
• A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding hepatitis b among the undergraduate students of KLE University's Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi with view to developing an information booklet.
• A study to assess the knowledge and practices regarding body mechanics among staff nurses working at KLE' 's Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital & Mrc Belagavi with a view To Develop An Information Booklet.
• A study to assess the knowledge regarding lifestyle modification among hypertensive clients in selected hospitals, Belagavi.
• To assess the knowledge regarding coronary artery disease among patients with diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital, Belagavi with a view to developing an information booklet.

Under went simulation training program - TOT New Delhi

 Bagged various prizes for elocution competition, essay writing, and other literary and cultural events during UG and PG period.

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Medical-surgical nursing

Basic schooling and PUC from Don Bosco High School, Sulcorna, and  Carmel Higher Secondary School, Nuvem, Goa. Completed GNM from Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing, Dharwad in 2011. PBBSc (N) from St John's National Academy of Health Sciences in 2014, Banglore  and MSc (N) from Mnaipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal in 2018. Has 2.5 years of clinical experience in NICU and special wards.Hobbies singing, dance,gardening, a voracious reader of novels, magazines and better yourself books.

Achieved various prizes in cultural events and indoor games in UG & PG period

• Attended a Conference on "Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Care Practice", Organized by St. Ignatius Institute of Health Sciences, Honavar
• Attended a conference on "Advance course of Biostatistics for nursing professionals" at RV college of nursing, Bangalore

Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Foundation, Anatomy and physiology

"A study to assess the knowledge regarding the Benefits of therapeutic foot massage among Nurses working at selected hospitals, Udupi With a view to developing an information booklet."

Achieved various prizes in cultural events.

• International Nursing Conference on " Is our Nursing Practice Evidence-Based? A review of Essential Skills in Health care & Nursing Education" November 2018
• Workshop on "Research Design for Nursing Practice" 2019

Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Foundation, Anatomy & Physiology

"A study to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding prevention of cirrhosis of liver among the client admitted in gastro enterology unit in selected hospital Bangalore"

Training programme on Tuberculosis under "The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Govt. College of Nursing KIMS Hubli. October 2014

• Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade Pattabhisheka Award - 2019 for securing 9th rank in Community Health Nursing examination conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore in the year 2018
• Awarded 2nd prize in the Best Outgoing Undergraduate Student from SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad for the academic year 2014-18
• Secured First rank with Gold medal in the M.Sc. nursing examination-2022 conducted by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad
• Awarded 1st prize in the Best Outgoing Postgraduate Student from SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Sattur, Dharwad for the academic year 2020-22.

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• Deshpande P, Kademani V. Effectiveness of thirst bundle on reduction of thirst intensity and dryness of mouth among postoperative patient's undergone abdominal surgery: a pilot study. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. 2022 May; 9(5): d418-d430. Available from: https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2205472.pdf rnrn
• Kademani V, Shinde S , Deshpande P, Bagewadi R. The weird power of the Placebo effect, is unexplained to the patient. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research.2022 July; 9(7): a420-a426. rn Available from: https://www.jetir.org/view?paper=JETIR2207049
• Kademani V, Desai O, Fernandes S. Effectiveness of ambulation during first stage of labor on Intensity of pain among Primigravida women in labor room. International Journal of Novel Research and Development. 2022 August; 7(8): 482-490. rn Available from: https://www.ijnrd.org/certificatemanager.php?a_rid=182384
• Desai O, Kademani V, Fernandes S. Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on menopausal signs, symptoms and its management among perimenopausal women residing in field practice area, Dharwad. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. 2022 July; 9(7): a650-a659. rn Available from: https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2207080.pdf
• Bhatagunaki H, Desai O, Kademani V. Effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge regarding revised national tuberculosis control programme among male health workers at selected primary health centers. International Journal of Scientific Development and Research. 2022 Sept; 7(9): 1030-1036. rn Available from: https://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2209168.pdf
• Ashi R, Marihal A, Kademani V, Desai O, Fernandes S, Gaude S. Breastfeeding: A Boon for Mankind. Journal of Midwifery, Women Health And Gynaecological Nursing.2023 Jan; 5(1):1-5. Available from: http://matjournals.co.in/index.php/JMWHGN/article/view/1330 rn
• Gaude S, Kademani V, Fernandes S, Marihal A, Deshpande P. Monkeypox: An Emerging Disease In The World. International Journal of Novel Research and Development. 2022 Sept; 7(9): 865-870. rn Available from: https://www.ijnrd.org/certificatemanager.php?a_rid=182998

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• Organized International Webinar on Advanced Professional Practice Environment at SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences Dharwad on 20th April 2022
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• Conducted workshop on Optimal Use of e-Resources at SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences Dharwad on 15th Sept. 2021
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• Participated in Leadership Training Programme conducted by M. R. Pai Foundation jointly with a form of free enterprise and SDM University, Dharwad held in Sept. 2022.
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• Undergone training programme on Basic Life Support Course conducted by Dept. of Emergency Medicine at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital. Dharwad held in Dec.2022
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Medical Surgical Nursing

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the thirst bundle on the reduction of thirst intensity and dryness of mouth among post-operative patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
• Effectiveness of ambulation during the first stage of labor on Intensity of pain among Primigravida women in the labor room.

• Directed & Edited the video project regarding Health Assessment in Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing and Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing, the project got a vast amount of media attention & exposure. The project was a high-profile success, drawing about 15000+ viewers for each video.
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• Organized National Workshop on Curriculum Development and Evaluation on 22-24 November 2023 in Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences.
• Participated in the Capability Enhancement Training program on Handling Emergencies organized by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences on 2-4 January 2024.
• Participated in the clinical training on Management of Biomedical waste organized by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences on 05 January 2024.
• Participated in SPNCON-2023 with theme "Patient Safety and Nurses' Resilience in Perioperative Practices" organized by Nursing College, AIIMS Bhopal and Society of Perioperative Nursing (SPN) India on 23-24th March, 2023.
• Scientific Paper Presented on titled "A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of 3% Citric Acid dressing verses Normal Saline dressing on diabetic foot ulcer among patients admitted in selected tertiary care hospital Belagavi True Experimental Study" in SPNCON-2023 with theme "Patient Safety and Nurses' Resilience in Perioperative Practices" organized by Nursing College, AIIMS Bhopal and Society of Peri-operative Nursing (SPN) India on 23-24th March, 2023.
• Participated in the workshop on Harnessing of Artificial Intelligence in teaching, learning and assessment on 11 November 2023
• Attended Train the trainer programme on creating Effective Blended Learning Resources organized NITTE Deemed to be University on 27 January 2023.
• International Conference on "Is our nursing practice evidence based? A review of essential skills in health care and nursing education at KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Belagavi on 23 rd and 24th November 2018.
• 1 st International RFCCN, SAARC Conference held on 8-9 February 2019 at KLE Centenary Convection Center Belagavi.
• I st International RFCCN, SAARC Conference one day certificate course in Medication management in ICU held on 7 February 2019 at KLE Centenary Convection Center Belagavi.
• International Conference on "Combating Emergencies Infectious Disease need for paradigm shift organized by the department of Community Health Nursing at KAHER Institute on 9-11 June 2020.
• International Virtual Webinar on psychological first aid ... A multidisciplinary approach organized by dept. of Mental Health Nursing, KAHER Institute of nursing Sciences Belagavi on 19-20 August 2020.
• International webinar on" Physical, Phys social, spiritual disciple A key to willing in the new normal" by KLE Society's Lingaraj College.
• International Conference on "Nursing management in Cardiac patients" organized by Medical Surgical Nursing KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences In Collaboration With Debre Berhan University, Asrat Weldeyes Health Science College, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia Belagavi on 29 October 2020.
• International webinar on Quantitative Research organized by Dept. of Child Health Nursing KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Belagavi in collaboration with Bule Hora University Ethiopia on 25 th November 2020.
• International Webinar on World Cancer Day held on 08.02.2021 organized by Department of Medical Surgical nursing in Collaboration with Bule Hora University Ethiopia.
• International webinar on management of patients with covid-19 organized by Dept of Medical- Surgical Nursing, KAHER, Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi In Collaboration With Debre Berhan University, Asrat Weldeyes Health Science College, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia on 11.02.2022.
• National Webinar on competency-based nursing education organized by DONE KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Belagavi on 28-29 January 2022
• Participated in Virtual International Research meet organized by Chirayu College of nursing Bhopal on Elucidate the filament of nursing research for greater health consequences on 6 th- 7th July 2021.
• National webinar on early child development and breast feeding Organized by Dept of Child health Nursing KAHER Institute of nursing sciences Belagavi on 6 th August 2021.
• Webinar on Best practices in utilizing ProQuest resources for medical research organized by ProQuest in Collaboration with KAHER institute Of Nursing Sciences Belagavi on 20th July 2021.
• International workshop on Nursing Theories organized by DY Patil University School of nursing Navi Mumbai in collaboration with Krishna institute of nursing sciences Karad on 28,29,30 January 2021.

UG: A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding prevention of suicide in old age patients residing in selected old age homes Belagavi with a view to develop an informational booklet.

PG Thesis:
A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of 3% citric acid dressing verses normal saline dressing on diabetic foot ulcer patients on selected tertiary care hospital Belagavi- A true experimental study.

PG Project:
A Quasi- experimental study to assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding infection control in hospital among nursing students in selected nursing colleges, Belagavi.

Medical Surgical Nursing, Nursing Foundation, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Microbiology.

Training Undergone

• 3 Month course on Palliative Care in KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Belagavi.
• 3 Month course on Biostatistics in KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Belagavi.
• Advance Cardiac life Support and Basic life support course from AHA

• Obtained the certificate of merit for securing highest aggregate marks in Master of science (medical surgical nursing) examinations conducted by NITTE (deemed to be university). Secured the certificate of appreciation for being the topper of the institute in various subjects of MSc nursing
• Second prize winner in Poster Competition held in view of Patient Safety Week celebration on September 2023; held by Yenapoya medical college and Yenapoya medical collage hospital.

• CME Programme on Basic Handling of ECG Machine, Cardiac/fetal monitor and defibrillator/AED organized by BPL medical technologies and Yenepoya medical college and hospital
• Regional workshop on statistical package for the Social Science organized by Yenepoya nursing collage
• Regional workshop on ECG interpretation beyond the basics conducted By Yenepoya nursing collage
• National conference on critical care nursing by alumni association of father mullers college of nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing

Efficiency of an interventional thirst bundle on thirst and dry mouth among patients with Naso- gastric tube feeding

• Successfully handled several educational sessions for nursing staff in association with nursing education department Topic covered:




• Admission and discharge


• Iv cannulization


• Restraints policy and its assessment


• Pain management


• Tracheostomy and suctioning


• Basic and advanced airway management




• Worked as staff nurse in high dependency unit and COVID intensive care unit at K S Hegde charitable hospital, Mangalore, from 03/02/2020 to 02/02/2022


• Worked as staff nurse in step down ICU at Yenapoya medical college hospital. 09/11/2023 to 02/03/2024

• Awarded with Best outgoing student of the 2016-17 batch from ESIC College of Nursing Kalaburagi
• 2nd rank in M.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam conducted by KEA
• Participated in an E-banner presentation on Tuberculosis. At ESIC Medical College KALABURAGI
• Awarded 1st Rank at college level in 3rd year And Final Year BSc (N) university exams.

• Organized a National-Level Workshop on Current innovations in the administration of Nursing services and education,
• Webinar on Heart of art: Master the science of emotional intelligence
• Attended National and state-level conferences and workshops

Medical surgical Nursing, Nursing foundation

• 'A study to assess the effectiveness of hands-on training regarding compression-only life support (COLS) on knowledge and skill among voluntary workers in selected non-government organizations at Dharwad district' (PG research project)
• 'A quasi experimental study to determine the effectiveness of nutritive bolus on Anemia among adolescent girls in ESIC College of Nursing Kalburgi' (UG research project)

Training Undergone:
BLS training

• Presented scientific papers in National-Level workshops and conferences.
• Sharing the subject knowledge in Social Media through the SlideShare platform: http://www.slideshare.net/BasavarajSurpurkar
• Awarded 1st prize in regional level and 2nd, Prize in state level quiz competition organized by TNAI
• Awarded 1st ranker in OBG (N), Community Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. At college level in UG University examination.

Merit Certificate (MSc. Nursing in Medical Surgical Nursing- Critical Care Nursing)rn

Organized:

• State-level workshop on Qualitative research- data collection and analysis, NUINS, Jan 2023
• National level Pediatric critical care nursing under IAP, JKSHCH Jan 2022
• State-level BCLS workshop under IRC Aug 2022
• Regional-level workshop on ACLS and ICU training for Nurses in SJune 2022

Attended Workshops

• AI tools at be10X in January 2024
• ICMR- Clinical training on management of biomedical waste sponsored by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences in Jan 2024
• Recent Advancement in Cardiothoracic Nursing & Collaborative Research in Cardiology as a part of the International Empowerment Series in March 2024
• State level workshop on hands-on experience in manuscript writing in May 2024 at NUINS
• Regional conference on utilizing Tele-health technologies for enhanced nursing care delivery in the digital age at Zuleka nursing college in April 2024
• Empowering Nurses for Oncology Care' organized by Industry - Academia Collaboration, NUINS, Oncology Department, JKSHCH, Nitte (DU) Sponsored by INTAS Oncology Sept 2024
• State Level Workshop on "Hands-on Experience : Effective Communication in Research" on 29th May 2024 at NUINS
• Regional Workshop on "Streamlining Research Processes : Hands-on experiences" on 17th April 2024 held at Learning center, 3rd Floor, NUINS
• Workshop on skill training on ECG interpretation at NUINS in June 2023
• Workshop on research and innovation mentoring by NEU & NAAC criterion III in collaboration with IIC NITTE DU in Feb 2023
• Regional workshop on qualitative research- data collection and analysis in Jan 2023 at NUINS
• National level workshop on efficient, quality-assured data capture using smartphone at K S Hegde Medical Academy in April 2023
• Regional workshop on assessment for learning - a paradigm shift at Yenepoya Nursing College in July 2023
• Certified in Microsoft excel, power point and Canvas applications, 2022
• Workshop on department-specific accreditation on standards nursing in 2022 AT JKSHCH
• Workshop on chemotherapy for nurses at JKSHCH in May 2022
• National Workshop on pediatric critical care nursing at JKSHCH in July 2022 under IAP
• Workshop on ACLS and ICU training for nurses at JKSHCH in June 2022
• Seminar on effective sterilization as an infection control practice for better outcomes in June 2022 at JKSHCH
• Workshop on Obstetrical nursing care at JKSHCH in August 2022
• Karnataka State Pollution Control Board- Nitte workshop on bio-medical waste management - present status and future directions in Jan 2020
• BLS for nurses at JKSHCH in 2019
• Workshop on disaster management and emergency preparedness in Nov 2019 at Fr. Muller Medical College
• Workshop on world diabetic day at JKSHCH in 2019
• NURSIMCON INDIA 2019 a national conference on simulation in nursing at Fr Muller Simulation and Skills Centre
• CME on medical simulation 2018 JKSHCH 2018
• Participated in a faculty training program for medical simulation in 2108 at JKSHCH
• National level workshop on nurses education program on heart failure under European AME CPD academy UK in 2019

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS AS FOLLOWS:

• Pressure ulcer, prevention and management, King Fahd Hospital, Hofuf KSA
• Infection control education program on MERS-CoV, King Fahd Hospital, Hofuf KSA
• Stress management in nursing staff, Singapore
• Ventilator management, crash cart and management of dragon, King Fahd Hospital Alquasim KSA
• Prevention of Medication errors, King Fahd Hospital, Hofuf KSA
• Fire and safety programme , King Fahd Hospital Alquasim KSA, Singapore
• Fall prevention and management, King Fahd Hospital Alquasim KSA
• Restraints and its management, King Fahd Hospital, Hofuf KSA
• International patient safety goals (IPSG), King Fahd Hospital Alquasim, KSA
  

Training Undergone

• Course on emergency patient care - Rigomo Learning for life, Delhi 2023
• BCLS provider course ISA: Indian Resuscitation Council CPR guidelines at JKSHCH (crtc6B564ID17129) 2023
• Short course on research methodology CNRS, INC 2023
• ENLS instructor course- JeevaRaksha-emergency Nursing and Life support (ENLS) AT JKSHCH 2020
• Certified Course on NABH (National Accreditation Board For Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) Medvarsity-University, Hyderabad. 2019
• Programme on implementation of NABH standards for nursing excellence certified course NABH, Goa 2019
• Course on Hospital administration MSME technology development centre, Agra 2019 • Course on Quality management MSME Technology Development Centre, Agra 2019
• Certified course on Hospital safety and infection control Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore 2018-2019
• Certified course on Medical Transcription Yogam BPO, Chennai 2017
• Trained under ATLS for being ATLS India course coordinator at JKSHCH

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
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Effectiveness of abdominal massage on the gastric residual volume, abdominal circumference and constipation in patients with nasogastric tube feeding in intensive care units (grants funded under intramural staff project, NU )

AS INSTRUCTOR & RESOURCE PERSON:

• Instructor and resource person as BCLS, ACLS, Jeevaraksha training, simulation training, clinical demonstration, hospital emergencies, hospital documentation, infection control policies and procedures, fire & safety, NABH hospital and nursing standards, trauma management.
• Nursing auditor for infection control and nursing service standards
• Writer & editor for nursing manual and critical care nursing manual, policies, SOPs and standardsrn
• Active membership experience in various committees: adverse drug event committee, nursing grievance committee, nursing hospital committee, nursing audit committee, and infection control committee
• Active role in campus nurses recruitment at ALVA's mela, 2018.

APPRECIATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS: 

• Academic topper for the year 2022-2023 & 2024 in MSC(N) at NUINSrn
• Organizing student secretary on qualitative research- data collection and analysis in Jan 2023 at NUINS
• Appreciation certificate of commitment, perseverance and exemplary services towards the betterment of the nursing services and nursing education 2022, JKSHCH
• Exemplary trainer and a good resource person for training the trainers and an active member of the quality core committee during NABH's final assessment of the hospital in 2021
• ATLS- India coordinator at advanced trauma life support provider course at JKSHCH in 21(2), 22
• Outstanding contribution to infection prevention and control practices as a member of the hospital IC committee, JKSHCH from 2020-2022
• Infection prevention and control, hospital policies and SOPs, NABH standards and fire safety as SDC cordinator in collaboration with SDC, NU in 2021-2022
• As a staff development coordinator in self-development workshop for staff nurses in Jan 2020
• In starting ATLS India at JKSCH as an ATLS coordinator trainee in 2020 under Dr Rajashekar ATLS coordinator
• Best nurse award in multispecialty hospital of the King Fahad Hospital Hofuf, 2014-2017
• Worked as a volunteer in COVID ICU in 2021.

COMPETITIONS
Took part in various competitions like: World Hand Hygiene Day poster competition, Poster competition on advances in the nursing profession, logo competition, extempore speech competition: on teachers role in use of mobile by students in the classroom, and monoact.rn

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• Received Dr Giovanna Alberoni Award for BEST ALL ROUNDER during the Diploma Course in Nursing and Midwifery
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• Received multiple awards from State, Zonal and School level from SNAI and TNAI
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• Presented a Poster at 7th International Patient Safety Conference, In the category of Infection Prevention and Control titled" Decreased Infection Related Complication of Chemoport in Patients with Cancer
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• Attended the ' Trained the Trainer Program,Titled "The Winning Trainer"
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• Nursing Leadership Development Program by Wockhardt Hospital and Harvard Medical International
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• Medical Surgical Nursing
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• Anatomy and physiology
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• Nursing Foundation
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• NABH and JCIA Training
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• Stress Management
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• Boosting Self Confidence and Self Esteem
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• BLS
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• Communication Skill

Seasoned with more than 20 years of experience in the field of Nursing .I have worked in different roles from the staff nurse level to the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in Karnataka and in Kerala. During this tenure, I have a wealth of opportunities to develop my skills and expertise in various roles including Nursing Superintendent ,Infection Control Officer ,Senior Nurse Educator and Continuous Nursing Education Coordinator ,Assistant Lecturer and Nursing Tutor cum Clinical Instructor .I have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Nursing department and also to the organization as well as played a key role in my previous organizations to achieve JCIA thrice ,NABH and also ISO Accreditations .I have got many opportunities to work as an Auditor.

My extensive background has likely equipped me with a deep understanding of patient care ,leadership and health care management.rn

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• Clinical nursing.rn Supervised the nursing team in assigned areas for delivering high quality patient care for clinical and service excellence
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• Leadership and ManagementrnOverseen the teams ,managed resources and made strategic plan
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• Education and Trainingrn Organized and conducted orientation program for 4 days ,functional training for 6 days and unit specific training for 21 days to the new joinees, done competency assessment for the same. On the job training for all the nurses as per the calendar, mentorship /preceptorship initiatives to develop next generation of nursing professionals.
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First class (M Sc Nursing in Medical Surgical Nursing)

1. A study to assess the Effectiveness of Hypothermia Prevention Protocol among Patients Subjected to Major Surgeries at KMCH, Coimbatore.

rn 2. Breaking the Chain of the Infection by the Power Knowledge

Participated
rn 1) "Neuro Critical Care Nursing" workshop which as held as a part of 3rd Annual South Zone Conference at Ramakrishna Hospital Coimbatore.

rn 2) "Nursing Workshop on Stoma Care" conducted by Dept of Surgical Oncology at G. Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Coimbatore.

rn 3) State Level Conference on "Obstetrical Nursing Update" held in KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore.

rn 4) "Disaster Management & First Aid" Workhop organized by Youth Red Cross, Coimbatore.

rn 5) Attended a workshop on Nursing Research in "Evidence Based Practice" at GEM Institute of Nursing Education and Research, Coimbatore.

rnrnOrganized
rnrn 1) Joint Secretary in the National Conference "Forensic Nursing: Ann Emerging Competency for Contemporary Practice".

rn 2) Workshop "Infection Prevetion ad control (Apprehend, Advoate and Avert)".

rn 3) Workshop on "Enacting Lfe Saving Codes"

rnrnrnResource Person
rnrn 1) Handled a Skill Station on - Sterilkization and Disinfection during workshop Workshop "Infection Prevetion ad control (Apprehend, Advoate and Avert)".

rn 2) Handled a station on - Code Red during Workshop on "Enacting Lfe Saving Codes".

1) MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSINGrn 2) GENETICSrn 3) PATHOLOGY

"A study to assess the Effectiveness of Hypothermia Prevention Protocol among Patients Subjected to Major Surgeries at KMCH, Coimbatore.

1) Undergone online course on "Basics of Forensic Nursing" conducted by Indo Pacific Academy of Forensic Nursing Science (INPAFNUS).

rn 2) Attended Indian Sign Language orientation Programme held at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Faculty of Disability Management and Special Education, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore.

rn 3) Undergone Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Coursern


rnrn 1) Participated in many Inter and Intra collegiate competation and won the prize.

rn 2) Participted in Marathon Completed 19 km Suessfully.

rn 3) Particepated in 3 poster presentation.

• Attended a workshop on “Wellness Within” on Mental Health.
• Attended a workshop on “Empowering Nurses for Oncology Care”.
• Attended a Industry-Sponsored Workshop on “Clinical Modernization in Patient Care”.

Nursing Foundation

Effectiveness of educational programme on prevention of child abuse among mothers in selected rural community at Mangalore.

• Completed add on course on Critical Care Nursing\
• Completed add in course on Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health – University of Sydney (Coursera)
• Completed add on module on Safe Delivery Champion – The Maternity Foundation & Indian Nursing Council (Safe Delivery App).
• Certificate in Clinical Competence for Nurses – ISDC Healthcare Academy

Served as Vice President, Student Nurses' Association (SNA) | Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (2023-2024)

• Attended a workshop on “Wellness Within” on Mental Health.
• Attended a workshop on “Empowering Nurses for Oncology Care”.
• Attended a Industry-Sponsored Workshop on “Clinical Modernization in Patient Care”.

MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING

“Assessing the proportion of endometriosis symptoms and it’s contributing factors among late adolescents of degree colleges, Mangalore.”

• Completed add on course on Critical Care Nursing.
• Completed add in course on Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health – University of Sydney (Coursera)
• Completed add on module on Safe Delivery Champion – The Maternity Foundation & Indian Nursing Council (Safe Delivery App).
• Certificate in Clinical Competence for Nurses – ISDC Healthcare Academy

Medical Surgical Nursing

Part of group Project of “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude related to cord blood banking among third year B.Sc nursing students studying in ASRAM college of nursing elure, AP

Training Undergone: Attended training on- Basic Life Support

Received 2nd prize of scientific paper presentation titled on ”Effectiveness of nurse led interventions on specific clinical outcomes among patients admitted to intensive care unit at tertiary care hospital, Mangaluru.” at National conference on “ Nursing for the future : Fostering quality care through best practices” Parul University, Gujarat.

• Workshop organized :
  • International conference on “ Exploring the boundless horizons of mixed method research : Integrating insights and advancing healthcare”
  • State level workshop on “Breaking the chain of HAIs : Stewardship, Safety and Surveillance”
  • State level workshop on “ Precision in practice : Advancing skill assessment”
  
  Workshop attended :
  • National conference on “ Integrating technology in public health : The way forward
  • State level workshop on “Hacking the heart : Attitude development among Gen Z students”
  • Workshop on “ Statistical guidelines for research publication”
  • Workshop on “ Prioritize your mental health : A step towards a better workplace”
  • National conference on “ Nursing for the future : Fostering quality care through best practices”
  • Workshop on “ Critical care Nursing’
  • Workshop on “ Future Class: Harnessing AI in Health Care Education”
  • Seminar on “Research funding & Publication in high impact journal: Opportunities & Challenges”
  
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  • Add on course on “geropsychiatry”
  • Course on “Scientific writing in Health research”

Effectiveness of nurse led interventions on specific clinical outcomes among patients admitted to intensive care unit at tertiary care hospital, Mangaluru.