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the Stitching W o r l d with Love! 'Ahh, this hurts! Can somebody please take me to a doctor?’ hese are the most encountered sentences a person comes T across when they physically hurt themselves. Though the doctor is the person who examines it, oftentimes, it is the nurses that cater to that pain. From cleaning the wound to its dressing, everything is touched and felt by a nurse before the doctor writes the medication for you. But the question arises, why is it that the nurses are the ones often surrounded by the spotlight in the dark, but the doctors are taking the credit? Though being a doctor is a tough task that requires no chance of mistakes, nurses are the one that makes a skilled doctor an efficient one.

Editor’s N o t e virus, announced that the world is on the verge of a shortage of nurses. While the world finds rooted itself beneath the layers of health hazards, With this news hitting the broadcast catering to the patient's needs in illness channels worldwide, many heads needs to be done with care, with a turned to the field of nursing education. touch of humanity. And as Charlie While the genesis of love required for Chaplin right said in his Oscar-winning the field comes naturally to humans, it speech, "And this world has room for was not hard to track down the nursing everyone, and the good Earth is rich aspirants. and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we However, the confusion raised the have lost the way. Greed has poisoned question in many youngsters about men's souls, has barricaded the world which college was the best to study with hate, has goose-stepped us into nursing. The Knowledge Review, being misery and bloodshed.” an education magazine, decided to come up with an edition that would But the times have changed since then. answer all the raised questions of the With the inclusion of technology and aspirants. other advancements in the field, it has become easier for the world to cater to Hope this edition serves its purpose by the already existing diseases. However, answering all your questions and on the other hand, the arrival of new helping humanity stitch this world mutilated diseases is troubling the together with love. caretakers of the healthcare industry. Despite the unknown hazards that Have a lovely read! threaten nurses' lives, they are stitching the world together with love, holding the world from falling apart in pieces. The latest act of their true heroism was Ashlesh Khadse seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what came after that was shocking. Ashlesh Khadse WHO, amidst the havoc created by a ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com

A r t i c l e s C X O 22 Choosing a Nursing College A Healthy Career 26 Things to Consider Before Challenging Challenges 30 A Nobel Career Overcoming the Fear of Public Offerings of a Successful Speaking by Nursing Career Dr Himanshu Talwar S p e c i a l P r o f i l e Institute in Spotlight 16 Charnock Creating Talented Workforce Healthcare Institute for the Healthcare Sector P r o f i l e SDM Institute 34 of Nursing Sciences Bridging the Areas of Teaching, Services and Research in Nursing

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Nursiog Colleges of the Year 2022 Web Address Description Name of the Institute Charnock Healthcare Institute is a unique medical education institute, which creates quality manpower for all Charozck Healthcare charnockinstitute.in levels of healthcare delivery. A state of the art institute, Iostitute, Kzlkata provides Nursing and Paramedical training under one roof. Chitkara University is the leading private North Indian University with campuses in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh Chitkara Uoiversity chitkara.edu.in and accredited with prestigious A+ Grade by NAAC securing its position among top 5% Universities in India. The Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana is an educational Czllege zf Nursiog, and research institution of an all India character established and run by the minority Christian community. Its primary aim is to educate cmcludhiana.in CMC & Hzspital, and train Christian men and women as health professionals, in the Ludhiaoa spirit of Jesus Christ for the healing ministry of the Church in India. Dayananda Sagar Institutions founded in the 60s by one Dayaoaoda Sagar such visionary, late Sri Dayananda Sagar committed to take dsu.edu.in knowledge to the people, transforms today’s students into Uoiversity responsible citizens and professional leaders of tomorrow. Galgotias University is devoted to excellence in teaching, galgotiasuniversity.edu.in research and innovation, and to develop leaders who'll Galgztias Uoiversity make a difference to the world. KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research’s Institute KLE Nursiog of Nursing Sciences aims to be the center of academic kleunursingbgm.edu.in excellence and research in the country, aspiring to achieve Iostitute zf Nursiog high level of quality nursing education, practice and Scieoces, Belagavi research in par with the global community. Samaritan College of Nursing is setting new milestones Samaritao Czllege in the field of nursing education by enhancing the samaritannursingcollege.co education quality and producing quality healthcare zf Nursiog professionals. SDM University will set the highest standards of teaching and learning by awakening the intelligence of the students and sdmuniversity.edu.in nurturing the creativity hidden in them by creating an environment SDM Uoiversity where the ancient wisdom blends with modern science, to transform them into whole human beings to face the challenges. Shree Swamioarayao Shree Swaminarayan College of Nursing, Gandinagar is - Czllege zf Nursiog, a leading Nursing institute who is setting the bar for quality nursing education in India. Gaodhioagar Subharti University aims to develop programs of the highest standards, and to produce confident, self-reliant, subharti.org responsible youth having skills, social values, leadership, Subharti Uoiversity and entrepreneurship bent of mind in highly competitive technologically advanced, ever-changing needs of society.

of Strengthening the Backbone of the Healthcare Sector Chitkara School of Health Sciences is already prepared for VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world.

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h God, it hurts! I need to see a some of the finest experts in the health 4-year program B.Sc. Nursing is " sector who bring effective change in doctor!" this is a statement that recognized by Indian Nursing Council the industry. Dedicated to training and O most of us often say and and Punjab Nurses Registration shaping them into professionals, sometimes hear others say. Other than Council. In the year 2016, Post Basic Chitkara School of Health Sciences has the profession of teacher, even a doctor's B.Sc. Nursing was started, followed by dedicated itself to creating one of profession is considered one of the M.Sc. Nursing in five specializations India's finest nursing colleges. noblest professions in the world. But (Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric what would happen if only doctors had Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Foundation and Years of Progress to do everything? Child Health Nursing, and Obstetrics Chitkara School of Health Sciences and Midwifery Nursing) in the year was established in 2012 with the first From surgery to preparing for surgery, 2020. from medication to injecting essential fluids to dressing a wound, requires attention, time, dedication and care. Remove nurses from any hospital, and it would definitely be like an empty place with a handful of doctors catering to hundreds of patients. Doesn't it sound unfair for the nurses who are the healthcare industry's backbone? Well, though they might not get the due credit that they thoroughly deserve, they are still making a huge difference in our lives. From taking care of the patients to off-loading the burden of a doctor, nurses have become an essential part of our healthcare routine. But is it easy to be a nurse? Since they share the responsibility of life, being a nurse is as hard as being a doctor. That is the reason, through years of studying and rigorous training, they tend to handle any emergency situation effectively and in a healthy manner. Over the years, the healthcare sector has seen significant changes that are helping the world to better its healthcare services. To upskill the aspirants of the health care industry and create experts with calibre equal to doctors, Chitkara School of Health Sciences is bringing on the advancements in the industry and being the difference that the world wants to be. Under the guidance of Dr. Madhu Chitkara, the Pro-Chancellor Chitkara University has produced

Nursing Colleges of The Year 2022 Since the year of inception, the school has seemingly grown from one batch of 60 students to more than 300 students. The institution's focus also shifted from teaching to Research and Research is the need of the entrepreneurship development. The school strives relentlessly to maintain hour, faculty and students of Chitkara the quality of nursing education School of Health Sciences are actively through comprehensive faculty expertise in different specializations involved in research and publications in and research. high-quality journals. Dr. Madhu Chitkara: Leading from the Front After being fundamental in the experience in managing numerous Fortis, Safexpress, SAP, Deloitte, establishment, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, a academic ventures and leading by Morgan Stanley, and Ernst & Young. seasoned academician and edupreneur example, she holds a knowledgeable is leading the Chitkara University from and focused mindset to deliver on her Dr. Harmeet Kang: Heading the the front. promises. Chitkara School of Health Sciences The founding Principal at Chitkara She holds a PhD in Education and has The University has developed a strong School of Health Sciences, Dr. had a diversified career with variegated network with over 200 universities and Harmeet Kang, is the product of experience in the field of education institutions throughout the world, eminent institutions in India. She spanning four decades. With a rich including those in the United States, completed her bachelor's in nursing the United Kingdom, France, Germany, from PGIMER, Chandigarh. Masters in China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Cardiological/CTVS Nursing from Australia, thanks to her vision. Her AIIMS, New Delhi, and PhD in continual goal is to build strong Medical-Surgical Nursing under industry contacts to provide the National consortium for PhD in greatest possible job chances for new Nursing by Indian Nursing Council graduates with reputable organizations and RGUHS, Bangalore. like Infosys, Amazon, Mahindra, She has received various accolades for her contribution to the nursing Dr. Harmeet Kaog profession and was selected for International Postdoctoral Fellowship Head, by Sigma Theta Tau International Chitka a Schzzl zf Honour Society of Nursing and Health Scieoces International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing, which she completed at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD in the year 2019. She is actively involved in professional development activities and research. Her research interests include NCD prevention and management, nurse-led clinics and community interventions, and women's health.

Unique Program Offerings and avenues allow all the students to students for one week and apprises Academic Initiatives explore their potential to the fullest. them to the international and global Chitkara School of Health Sciences health issues. At the Global week, provides the following programs in At Chitkara School of Health Sciences, integration of research work happens Nursing: skill development and theory-practical at each level, be it undergraduate or Ÿ Undergraduate Programs: B.Sc. integrations are core to academic postgraduate program. Nursing (Basic) 4 years degree activities. Best of the clinical program, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing experience is provided to the students The Centre for Entrepreneurship Ÿ Postgraduate Programs: M.Sc. at private as well as government Education Development (CEED) at Nursing in five specializations hospitals. Problem-based learning is Chitkara University provides (Medical-Surgical Nursing, another academic initiative by the opportunities for students to think Psychiatric Nursing, Community school, where students learn through out of the box and come up with Health Nursing, Child Health doing as they conduct the community ideas to solve health-related and Nursing, and Obstetrics and health needs assessments and plan and societal issues by forming Midwifery Nursing) implement the care for individuals and multidisciplinary teams. Nursing families. Students actively organize a students actively participate in Ÿ Doctorate Program: PhD in number of health education activities hackathons at the regional and Nursing and health assessment camps for the national levels. The CEED provides community people. mentoring support for the new start- Academic Initiatives: Chitkara School up ideas to convert into successful of Health Sciences has a state-of-the- The school facilitates International entrepreneurship. art educational infrastructure. The exposure through opportunities to join simulation labs are utilized to provide the skill and clinical decision-making summer schools in foreign universities Honing Holistic Learning in training prior to hospital exposure to and collaborative projects with partner Nursing make the students confident in universities. This, in turn, supports and Chitkara School of Health Sciences, handling the actual clinical situations. broadens the students' outlook on local being the constituent institution of The teacher to students ratio (1:10) is and global health issues and helps in Chitkara University, provides extra maintained throughout. Teaching- all-around development. opportunities to the students for the learning and co-curricular processes holistic development of students. are designed so that the students Global Week (an annual feature at Students at the Chitkara school excel emerge as skilful, employable, and Chitkara University) is another in their discipline and other ethical global citizens. The value- excellent academic initiative where the extracurricular activities, theatre, added courses, sports, and cultural international faculty teaches the photography, singing, dancing, sports activities, etc. The school also provides learning foreign languages while undergoing professional degree programs that prepare the students for international placements. While the personality development and communication skills development activities are routine features conducted with the support of the language department and office of students affairs. For the all-around development and well-being of students, the school provides a state of the art sports facilities and gym facilities available

to students on the campus. Students at Chitkara get a number of opportunities to participate in intra and inter- Visioo university level competitions in sports • To prepare the competent nurses with expertise in and extracurricular activities to explore clinical and community settings with dedication, their potential to the fullest. passion, commitment, humanity, and devotion. • To be recognized as a global leader in quality and The school also puts efforts into value-driven education and Research in nursing providing the best placement opportunities for students during their disciplines. final year to join the best hospitals and institutions immediately after the Missioo completion of the program. • To provide integrated and technology-driven healthcare education and research through world- Striding Ahead in Nursing class faculty, infrastructure, and curriculum Education with Intent • To contribute to building a skilled & competent According to Dr. Chitkara, as she states, "The education sector is healthcare professionals society through the best changing very fast with the emergence industry-academia collaboration of Information technology and • To inculcate high moral, ethical, and professional digitalization. And the COVID standards amongst students who will be pandemic challenge provided the committed to improving the health and well-being opportunities for the school to of individuals, families, and communities at large integrate technology and the virtual mode of imparting education." Dr. Chitkara explains further, "Although Accolades aod Accreditatioos we were already using the technology • NAAC A+ Accreditations in nursing education prior to the • Recognition by the Indian Nursing Council and COVID pandemic, full transition to State Nursing Council online education was not a challenge • International Collaborative projects for students and faculty. The faculty • Research Output: Scopus indexed members are already involved in developing e-content and MOOC • Faculty members recognized at the National and (Massive Open Online Courses)." The International level school has conducted several faculty • A doctoral program in nursing development programs for their University and others in MOOCs development and student engagement in online classes. Moreover, Chitkara School of Health healthcare and evidence-based Dr. Chitkara further adds, "Research is Sciences has planned to offer the nursing practise is already the need of the hour; faculty and following choice-based credits courses established, and a number of students of Chitkara School of Health sooner: research and health promotion Sciences are actively involved in Ÿ AI in healthcare, Video production: activities are planned under these Research and publications in high- More online course development centres. quality journals. Overall the institution by faculty as per UGC notification Ÿ Multidisciplinary and collaborative is already prepared for VUCA to offer at least 40% course in projects by students and faculty. (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and online mode. Ÿ Faculty start-ups are also in plan ambiguity) world." Ÿ The Centre of Excellence in for the future. multidisciplinary research in

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Institute in Spotlight Creating Talented Workforce for the Healthcare Sector he word reality check is one of the most used words workers for every 10,000 people. The WHO benchmark is a in the healthcare sector. But what exactly is a minimum of 44.5. T reality check? Probably when you get a taste of what happens in real life and life you imagined. Moreover, it is predicted that 18 MILLION will be the number of health care workers in the world will be short by The most heartbreaking reality check a person encounters in 2030. Several key factors contribute to the shortages, their life is often related to health. A similar reality check including a growing ageing population, an ageing health was given to the entire world when the World Health workforce, rapid increases in chronic diseases, and the Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic on limited capacity of health education programs. The th nd 11 March 2020. In April 2021, when the 2 wave was at its prevailing health emergencies demand radical steps and peak, some patients in Bihar's Gopalganj district hospital urgent hiring of medical staff in the entire world. The Indian needed to be put on ventilators. The life-saving devices government has already made several key initiatives, could not be used due to a manpower crisis. The including improving medical student enrollment, unfortunate incident highlighted the acute shortage of establishing new institutions, and supporting the growth of medical staff—doctors, nurses, paramedics, and existing medical institutions to encourage the healthcare technicians. For the record, the country has 37.6 health industry. But when it comes to serving 1.39 billion people, only government initiative is not enough. To plan for the overall strengthening of the Indian healthcare system, the government, as well as the private players, need to kick-start their journey and ensure that necessary steps are taken at the right time. To cater for the need of society and to provide an extra pair of hands to the extremely occupied health care professionals, Mr Prashant Sharma, the MD of Charnock Hospital, founded the Charnock Healthcare Institute. In an interestingly interactive conversation with The Knowledge The Knowledge Review | 17

Review magazine Mrs Vinita Misra, the CEO of Charnock Healthcare Institute, highlighted the incredible story of the institute and how the institute is creating a place that caters to the growing needs of the modernist traditional healthcare industry. Putting on the White Coat of Charnock Hospital The inception story of Charnock Healthcare Institute started with the inception of Charnock Hospital. While being a multi-speciality hospital capable of serving 300 patients at a time, the hospital felt the need to have an institute of its own to produce nursing and paramedic professionals. Highlighting the college's inception story, Mrs Vinita says, "We started in the year 2011 with just one course, GNM, with only 30 students. In 2014 we started B.Sc nursing, and in 2015 we came up with B.Sc in Paramedics. Today we have 100 seats in GNM, 100 in B.Sc Nursing, 60 in B.Sc paramedics, and more than 650 students in our college. Last year we received INC approval for M.Sc nursing, and the training will start from the academic year 2022-2023." Set on the BedRock of Honest Values While the entire healthcare education facilities concentrate on the traditional education system, Charnock Healthcare Institute also focuses on building strong character among their students, equipping them with the right tools to face any challenge life throws. Emphasizing that ability to build a strong character and describe the institute's vision and mission, Mrs Vinita says, "For us, every child is our responsibility, and their growth is our real success. Our vision is to develop this institute NURSING COLLEGES OF THE YEAR 2022 | August 2022 18

into a world-class institution known for its infrastructure, Talking about her incredible leadership skills, Mr Prashant excellence in academics, and professional acumen. Our Sharma says, "When she joined the college, was having 60 mission is to disseminate high-quality education in all GNM seats. 60 B.Sc Nursing seats and 50 B.Sc paramedics health sciences streams amongst the youth and inculcate seats which have gone up to 100 seats in GNM and B.Sc values and ethics to be practised in the pursuit of their nursing and 60 in paramedics, and we have started M.Sc professions." nursing too. After her joining, the organization has received two prestigious awards for its excellent service." A Futuristic Leadership Hierarchy Charnock Hospital and Charnock Healthcare Institute is the Equipping Students with Value and Skill-based brainchild of Mr Prashant Sharma, the MD of the institute Education and hospital. Being a futuristic and visionary person, he had Paramedical and nursing being the core elements of medical predicted the growing crisis of the medical staff worldwide. space, the basic requirement for entering this space required to have a science background in education. While GMN Starting the initiative in 2011, CHI took the form of an was open for all until 2020 but, from 2021, only 30% of the institution empowering women. This is why 90% of the total seats were to be given to students from arts and base, from students to teachers and non-teaching staff, are commerce backgrounds. women. Looking for an incredible leader for such an astonishing and change-driving institute, Mr Prashant Sharma, Introduced Charnock Institute to Ms Vinita Misra, the current CEO of the organization, which took over the responsibility in 2017. PARAMEDICS AND NURSING BEING THE CORE ELEMENTS OF MEDICAL SPACE, THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR ENTERING THIS SPACE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SCIENCE BACKGROUND IN EDUCATION. The Knowledge Review | 19

The students have to clear the entrance exam organized by the Health University. Regarding how the institute helps equip students with values and skills, Ms Vinita says, "The entire admission process is very systematic and organized. Now coming to human values, the child has to be mentally OUR VISION IS TO strong but compassionate. He or she should have a zeal to help people in need. We organize different motivational DEVELOP THIS lectures, yoga classes, free blood donation camps, medical camps, and many other activities so that our students maintain good mental health and learn their responsibilities INSTITUTE INTO A towards society." WORLD-CLASS Creating Global Paramedics The Charnock Healthcare Institute has introduced many INSTITUTION, KNOWN programs to help its students have a complete outlook on the global medical space. Explaining how the institute FOR ITS caters to imbibe the global outlook, Ms Vinita asserts, "We want our students to be a global citizens and want them to work in different parts of the world. We are having INFRASTRUCTURE, a discussion with Middle East countries and NHS (UK) for their placement. We are organizing OET training EXCELLENCE IN (occupational English Test) for our teachers so that they can guide our students to learn global English required for ACADEMICS, AND medical professionals." PROFESSIONAL Catering to the Holistic Development When asked about the holistic development of Charnock's students, Ms Vinita beautifully explained the entire process ACUMEN. saying, "As nursing and paramedic training is quite a tough | August 2022 20

training and students can feel mental pressure on them, we Technology (BMLT), B. Sc in Physician Assistantship, and keep different other activities for them to improve their B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (BPT) and expect to start these mental health. We organize yoga classes, karate classes, an courses in the academic year 2022-2023. In the next 5 annual picnic, educational excursions, and debates. Our years, we are planning to come up with MMBS, BSCH (B. students participate in a different cultural competition Sc. in Community Health). In the future, we see ourselves as organized by all the colleges and win many prizes. We keep a university concentration on all medical sciences and organizing cultural activities around the year to keep the research." environment healthy and playful. We give personal attention to every child. In case of any psychological problem, we help them with proper counselling. We just don't focus on making only good healthcare professionals, but we concentrate on making them good human beings with high values." With such holistic development programs in place and other pedagogical ventures, Charnock Healthcare Institute has also won the two most prestigious awards in the healthcare sector. OUR MISSION IS TO Ÿ Worldwide Achievers Award, 2019 for the Best Nursing DISSEMINATE HIGH- College in West Bengal Ÿ Iconic Education Award, 2021 as the Most Innovative QUALITY EDUCATION Healthcare Institute of the Year IN ALL HEALTH Roadmap for Futuristic Medical Education Envisioning the future and what is to be expected from the SCIENCES STREAMS Charnock Healthcare Institute, Ms Vinita highlights, "We want to become a one-stop solution for medical education. We are in the process of opening B. Sc in Medical Lab AMONGST THE YOUTH AND INCULCATE VALUES AND ETHICS TO BE PRACTICED IN THE PURSUIT OF THEIR PROFESSIONS. The Knowledge Review | 21

Things to Choosing a Nursing College olleges are the most happening places for students, as they get C many opportunities to enhance their skills. Besides learning programs, students get a chance to explore through various extracurricular activities, and the most fun moments of college are friends and lots of funny activities. One will get all these benefits inside the colleges. But before college, the students find it challenging to select an appropriate college based on their specified chosen fields. There are numerous colleges for one particular field of education. But then, one constantly questions which one is the best college for them. | August 2022 22

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The students look for colleges that can faculties could not be able to Ÿ Examination Success Rate help them to provide significant future concentrate on each student. Stating all other factors, one should platforms, guidance throughout their consider the NCLEX examination course, and quality education. It is But the renowned colleges do have big success rate necessary because the high always said that if the student base classrooms; however, there should be success rate shows that the college education is from a science proper infrastructures like mikes, provides quality education and proper background, they always prefer to projectors, seating arrangements, and training. At the same time, the low pursue MBBS or engineering fields. many more things. All this success rate picturizes that the college Besides MBBS, many students go for infrastructure helps the faculties handle might not offer enough training to their the nursing stream, as it has abundant the crowd of students simultaneously students. scope in the future. and make concepts clear to them. The students also need to ensure that Ÿ Placements Many people do think that nurses are laboratories and the instruments Placements are another vital aspect that not as qualified as doctors. However, it required for the practice should be the students should ensure if the is a myth that being a nurse requires available. colleges collaborate with the affiliated lots of self-restraint because they care and renowned hospital, which assist for the patient like a family. It is Ÿ Accreditations abundance of job and training evident that when someone is suffering When choosing a nursing college, one opportunities to the students. from an illness, they need complete should look that the college must be care, kindness, and love, and apart accredited by one of two national Ÿ Tuition Fees from our family, nurses do much care organizations, i.e., The National Tuition fees depend on the colleges of every patient. League of Nursing Accrediting one chooses, as the renowned colleges Commission or The Commission on charge high tuition fees, and the local Although, anyone looking for an Collegiate Nursing Education. college offers the course at affordable illustrious nursing career should fees. But those who want to pursue consider all the following factors Suppose one is applying for the their nursing career should not look for before selecting any nursing college. specialization in the nursing stream. In the fees factor, as the profession has a that case, those colleges must have plentiful horizon and pays you back as Ÿ Place and Venue different accrediting organizations like much as you spend during the course. Nurse Anesthetist and Nurse Midwife, Location is always the critical factor that students ensure before taking The American College of Nurse- Conclusion admission. The institute is the distance Midwives Division of Accreditation, When one selects a college or a from one's home or any other place and The Council on Accreditation of particular field of learning, there is where they are staying; other than that, Nurse Anesthesia Educational always confusion among all the if the college is located in a city Programs. students about which one is good or metropolitan area can offer the students best for their career. To encounter the unexpected benefits in various things Ÿ Interactive Experience challenge, one should do a SWOT like outside training, mentoring and The students should gain as much analysis to know their interest field of hospitals/venues where students can experience as they can during their education. During selecting the complete their practice. training time; that is why one should college, one must consider all the check the college's rotational clinical mentioned factors in the above article. On the other hand, if the college is rotation program. And if the colleges situated in a local area, it can offer the collaborate with renowned hospitals, it Education in nursing has always been students a more personalized learning brings lots of advantages to one's hand- in demand, and the students pursuing approach and guide them towards their on experiences. nursing have lots of scope in any desired goals. country, earn lots of benefits, and have While joining the nursing college, one a proud feeling for doing a good deed Ÿ Capacity of Classrooms should evaluate how much time they through serving others during their One has to look at the size of their will spend in clinical rotation and what most difficult times. classroom as a giant classroom has a discipline and specialities they are huge capacity for students; due to that, getting in the college. - Madhu Guleria | August 2022 24

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Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking by Dr Himanshu Talwar peaking in front of an audience and executed with a powerful oration. speech and feel your power and can be as nerve-wracking as Prepare thoroughly so as to feel presence. S S going to a job interview or confident enough. taking a crucial test, yet it's a talent that Introduce pauses in your speech to not needs to be learned in order to raise Ÿ Practice and Rehearse your only slow yourself down and breathe one's confidence and advance all facets Speech but to give the audience a chance to of their career. Without proper practice, you cannot think about what you have said. When deliver a good speech. Practice is the an oration is delivered too fast, it Be it at a social gathering or business key to 'confidence'. The more incites confusion and obscurity. Record conference, being able to speak thoroughly prepared you are, the less yourself and get used to your voice and publicly is an essential asset. Good fear of failure you feel. speaking style, and feel more confident public speaking sparks innovation and in yourself. opportunities. It is one of the best Record yourself delivering your speech strategies to start a change and inform and pay attention to the tone of your Ÿ Maintain a Confident Mindset and engage the general people. You voice, facial expressions, body If you want to feel confident and have the power to change the world language and body stance. You could completely eliminate fear and anxious around you through public speaking. also deliver your speech to another thoughts, develop a positive, winning mindset. Often before being on stage, person and ask them for genuine we envision something terrible At work or at home—whether it is feedback and reflection on their happening, such as an awkward pause making presentations at work or response. speaking up at a family event—we're or forgetting what we were going to likely to face an audience at any given say. These thoughts give way to more Make sure you put enough emphasis point in our lives. In order to on important words and ensure your anxiety and nervousness than we really communicate well in front of a large body language correlates with what should be, and hence, we should focus audience, here are some useful pointers you are trying to convey to your on yourselves instead and prepare one needs to know: audience. confidently. Ÿ Plan and Organize your Material; Ÿ Engage with the Audience Ÿ Practice your Breathing Organizeyour Thoughts and Public Speaking can be termed a 'two- Exercising proper breathing techniques Materials way street' phenomenon. Your speech can help you become more confident To make an impact on your audience, delivery and the audience's response go and allow you to articulate each word understand your audience first. Starting hand-in-hand. Crowd engagement is with precision and sound confidence, the speech with something interesting, incredibly essential. A good oration which is essential to give a great such as storytelling, can be a powerful should not be one-sided. The audience presentation. To avoid sounding shaky opener in public speaking. A strong should be able to respond to your and nervous, do some deep breathing public speech must be well-structured and stay hydrated before speaking. | August 2022 26

Challenging Challenges Dr Himanshu Talwar S performances from good speakers can Ÿ Use Effective Body Language be a great way to understand their Sometimes body language can say strategies and ways of speaking and much more about a person than maintain confidence. It allows us to words, especially while on stage. know how to make strategic pauses It's important to use your body and garner more attention from the language to project confidence audience and make an impact. and encourage audience engagement. Most of us fear speaking up publicly due to judgement and societal Avoid moving around excessively Ÿ Slow Down expectations. There will always be because this could indicate nervous- Maintaining a steady pace while contrasting opinions on the same issue, ness and could draw the audience's speaking is important. We tend to start but we must strive to develop our attention. Your remarks can be made talking too fast when we get anxious or personal opinion and work confidently. more compelling and have an influence excited. Consciously take your time to Above mentioned public speaking tips on the audience by using little hand speak more slowly, pause to regulate help us feel more confident in our gestures and facial expressions. your breathing, and give the audience speech and hopefully encourage many time to process what you just said and to participate in future. Ÿ Monitor Performances of other experience its impact. To help you Good Speakers restore composure and feel less Watching and monitoring old speech stressed, incorporate strategic pauses. The Knowledge Review | 27

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Offerings of a Successful Nursing CAREER he need for love, care, and compassion are must to T develop into a healthy individual. These attributes create the reflection of themselves in an observing individual. These emotions have positive effects as well as the ability to make one feel loved. These emotions are of special importance, especially in the healthcare industry, where the treatment, feelings, and will to live play an important role. The Knowledge Review | 31

It is scientifically proven that these world and have to deal with them. This All nurses go through the basic training factors result in the better health of the develops a strong understanding of program that teaches them the patient, which makes it essential for differences, culture, and soft skills in foundational skills needed to take care nurses and doctors to have empathic them, which helps in their overall of a patient. These training programs emotions. Though the doctor is one of development as a person, with a better are also provided by the institutions the noblest professions, most patients understanding of emotions and that hire them to be adaptable and trust nurses more as they have strong empathy. understand the work. Later on, one can soft skills and established relationship choose the option that best suits them is of the caregiver. As per the record, Switch of Jobs or even keep on experimenting with it the most trusted profession in the Thinking of nurses, the first picture until finding the right one! world for consecutive 19 years is that flashes the mind is of a kind nursing! person taking care of someone in the Opportunities to Travel hospital. However, many other One stereotype regarding the career as Nurses are known to be compassionate, institutions and facilities also have the a nurse is that they have quite a strict kind, and loving along with being requirement for nurses, which provides schedule, which allows less highly skilled and knowledgeable. them with numerous job opportunities. opportunity to travel and explore. Though it is a very demanding job, it Though it might be true to a certain gives satisfaction to many and provides This pushes away any chance of extent, it is not the entire reality. a reason to believe in humanity. Along getting bored with the career, providing with this, it is a highly offered career an escape by changing the job. Unlike Many geographical areas have staff choice with numerous benefits. other career options, the switch of jobs shortages in the health care sector. The provides an entirely different nature of need for nurses in these areas is intense the work environment for the nurses. and has increased even more as a result Let's have a brief look at the offerings of nursing as a career. This is because there are many sectors of the post-pandemic effect. that require nurses; some of these High Salary and Benefits opportunities include: This has created the need for travel Though it is a very demanding nurses. This provides great travel profession, it is also a profession in Ÿ Hospital nurses opportunities to nurses to travel around demand providing high salary and job Ÿ School nurses the world and the benefit of better pay, security. The average annual salary Ÿ Home health nurses including housing stipends, non-taxed across the globe for a registered nurse Ÿ Missionary nurses per diems, and much more. Usually, is $85,513 per year, in addition to Ÿ Military nurses travel nurses live in an area for up to different bonuses, paid sick time, Ÿ Forensic nurses 26 weeks. vacation, and holidays along with healthcare and life insurance. Apart from these, there are many other With one of the most engaging jobs, opportunities present for nurses, which nurses have a tight schedule which These offerings might differ from clearly showcases the rising demand might affect their personal lives to an institution to institution; however, most for a nurse in almost every sector. extent. However, more than facilities, healthcare facilities provide these benefits, and security this career choice services. Freedom to Choose and Change provides an individual with a sense of With this many opportunities, nurses responsibility and fulfilment. Caring Development as a Person can shift or choose to work in the area for others is certainly not an easy task, Nurses are usually known for being that interests them. This allows but the relief, smiles, and well-being of benevolent, which helps them treat flexibility to change jobs in different a patient could certainly shove away their patients better as they develop a industries in accordance with the exhaustion and fatigue, providing a good rapport with them. individual needs. They can work in high level of job satisfaction. mental health services, cardiovascular They have experience with all kinds of facilities, in schools, as well as help in - Chaitali Vairate patients from different regions of the surgery, and the list can go on. | August 2022 32

Constituent Institutions hri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (SDM University) was established under the Shri SDM College of Medical S Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Act. 2018 and is in existence since December 19, 2018 as a State Science & Hospital Private University of Karnataka State at Sattur, Dharwad. SDM College of Dental The University has been sponsored by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational (SDME) Society, Ujire, Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, a premier non-profit Educational Society. This Society is under the sacred aegis of SDM College of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala and with the able guidance of its distinguished President, Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade Physiotherapy, Dharwad who is the Chancellor of the University. SDM Institute of SDM University is the only Private University which incorporated the digital examination from its inception Nursing Sciences, Dharwad wherein students write their examination on e-pads making it easy for them. It is also well received by the evaluators who SDM Research Institute for carry out the digital evaluation with 'zero error correction'. The results announcement is also very fast compared to the Biomedical Sciences, Dharwad conventional methods. | August 2022 34

About the Leader Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade, Hon'ble Chancellor of the University He is a visionary leader, and his dream is to start a Centre of Excellence in Medical Education and Healthcare for the people of the North Karnataka Region at an affordable cost. Under the able guidance of the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor, the University and its constituent Institutions provides quality education and healthcare. The University provides a very conducive environment across the campus with modern infrastructure for studies, hostels, and nutritious food. About the Leader Dr Niranjan Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of the University Dr Niranjan Kumar, a renowned Plastic Surgeon of the Country is leading the University as its first Vice Chancellor. During his period, the University and its constituent Institutions have secured top ranks in the Country. The Knowledge Review | 35

Bridging the Areas of Teaching, Services and Research in Nursing aregiver and worker bee are two words that come to Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers available. A our minds when the word 'Nurse' is heard. A nurse nurse will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge C refers to a nursing professional who is one of the medical technologies in addition to caring for patients. Due to frontline workers during a pandemic. Choosing nursing as a nursing shortages, the demand for nurses is continuously career is a hard decision because the sensitivity of this job is increasing. The salary scale is likewise significantly greater parallel to doctors. than it has ever been. Nursing is a healthcare career that entails caring for the sick The demands of an increasingly complicated healthcare and injured. Every healthcare department has a nurse to help business have recently changed the role of nurses and those patients recover faster by creating a happy environment. A with a bachelor's degree are most qualified to act as caregivers nurse's primary responsibility is to check the health of patients and patient advocates in this new terrain. Employers with physical or psychological disorders and administer increasingly realise that students with a Bachelor of Science prescribed medication regularly. Nursing is seen as a noble in Nursing (BSN) degree are the most suited to satisfy the and well-respected profession. nation's growing demand for nurses. | August 2022 36

Nursing Colleges of The Year 2022 To be a good nurse, you must get the required knowledge and technologies into teaching practices and they collaborate to an acknowledged degree certificate. For that, searching for a satisfy faculty and student needs. suitable university with the course and professional faculties is difficult. A university situated on the southern side of India Chronicles of SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences solves all these hurdles to reach your goal of being a certified SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Dharwad, was nurse worldwide, SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences. Being established in the year 2006 under the auspice of Shri one of the leading Institutes in Karnataka, it inculcates high Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society, standards to learning and practice nursing with a vision. Dharwad. Today, the institute is enjoying the status of Constituent Unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara At this institute they offer three programs, namely, DGNM University, Dharwad, a unique multidisciplinary private (Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery), Basic B.Sc. university that is the culmination of the visionary founder, (Nursing), and M.Sc. (Nursing) in all specialities. All these Poojya Shri D Veerendra Heggade, Chancellor of the institute. programs are recognised by the Government of Karnataka and approved by Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bangalore It is one of the renowned Nursing Institute imparting quality and Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi. nursing education in the northern part of Karnataka. In the rapidly changing education scenario and healthcare delivery With the guidance of Poojya Shri Dr. D Veerendra system, development in information and communication Heggade, Hon'ble Chancellor of the University, and Dr. technology, nursing education has become more dynamic Niranjan Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of the University, the than ever before. Institute of Nursing Sciences has gone through a massive transformation since its establishment and has grown to be SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences believes that nursing one of the most culturally diverse Institute in Northern education should impart and develop students' imagination. Karnataka. Today it is a constituent unit of Shri Dharmasthala "Imagination is where new ideas are created, and progress Manjunatheshwara University and subscribes to a tripartite becomes possible. It becomes more important than knowledge mission, including their outreach which bridges the areas of because knowledge is what they already know, whereas teaching, services and research. The institute instils leadership for the education of nurses at the undergraduate and master's levels within an integrated diverse, and dynamic healthcare system which follows the strict education standards set by the apex bodies. As an ambitious Institution, it is consistently placed on the top with a reimagined undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. With cutting-edge facilities, inspirational academic program, and vibrant campus life it has become the student's favourite institute to study nursing. It is a place “ Nursing Services to where nursing students can attain widely recognised and respected qualifications. Through their unique academic implement innovative experience, students develop highly valuable leadership skills ideas in the care of like global citizenship, intercultural intelligence and personal and social responsibility. patients that create richer The institute is committed to providing technical resources in teaching and learning pursuit of academic success for the students. They achieve this goal by collaborating with the Medical College and experience. “ Hospital and Nursing Services to adopt innovative concepts in patient care that enhance teaching and learning opportunities. They also give possibilities for professional growth by efficiently integrating novel educational The Knowledge Review | 37

opportunities. They also give possibilities for professional growth by effectively integrating novel educational technologies into teaching methods and working cooperatively to satisfy faculty and student needs. Create a university Objectives • Promote academic programs that invoke social of which the Nation involvement and are responsive to meet national and international healthcare standards. is proud of. “ • Enhance accessibility to better educational opportunities for deserving and qualified students through establishment of local and international academic linkage. • Provide an opportunity to develop caring behaviour, imagination is what moves individuals forward," says SDM's clinical reasoning and competency in delivering nursing management. care with an emphasis on safety within the scope of the nursing practice. • Bridge the gap between education and practice by True to their mission, providing excellence and quality is their integrating tripartite system in the curriculum. motto. The institute has constantly endeavoured to train • Focuses inter-professional training systems to enhance competent, compassionate, and caring nursing personnel patient health outcomes and decrease healthcare cost. empowered to be socially conscious, morally upright, and • Enhance institutional visibility at international and emotionally balanced. national levels by collaborating with well recognized institution and agencies. Nursing professionals are dedicated to offering technical tools to help our students achieve academic achievement. The Vision institute accomplishes this purpose by collaborating with its To pursue excellence in preparing quality nursing personnel. Medical College and Hospital. Nursing services implement This vision is derived with the mission by preparing creative patient care ideas that enhance teaching and learning | August 2022 38

To prepare competent, compassionate nursing professionals distinguished by liberal art education, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, safe patient care, and commitment to social justice are the things that make them Transform the student of different from the others. today to be a leader of Core Values • Respect tomorrow and a better • Integrity • Service human being. “ • Creativity • Commitment to excellence. Diversity in Courses SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum courses in M.Sc. Nursing with five different expertise, such as Medical- competent compassionate nursing professionals Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health distinguished by liberal art education; evidence based Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and OBG Nursing. practice, clinical reasoning, safe patient care and committed Including courses bachelor's in science (Nursing), Diploma in to social justice. General Nursing & Midwifery (DGNM), and General Duty Healthcare Assistant Course (GDHA). As an ambitious institute and being a dream project of Hon’ble Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggadeji, consistently placed on the top with reimagined undergraduate and post- Achievements graduate curriculum, cutting edge facilities, inspirational academics and vibrant campus life where students can attain and Awards widely recognized and respected qualification. Through unique academic experience students assume highly valuable leadership skills like global citizenship, intercultural intelligence, personal and social responsibility. Mission INSTITUTIONAL RANKS The objective of the institute is to make learning inspiring, Indian Institutional Ranking Framework delightful, and enjoyable. This will attract the brightest (IIRF) 2021 Survey, our Institute is Ranked 69th professors and students and instill strong values of trust, love, in All India Ranking and 40th Rank in South Zone and spirituality in the children. The institute encourages both a collaborative and exclusive community. published in Education Post April 2021 issue. They believe they can make a difference in the world by RGUHS RANKS transforming today's students into a future leader and a better Total Ranks: 38 Ranks human beings. They are experimenting with novel educational methods and developing passionate teachers. Mr. Mahiboob Subhani, Best outgoing UG They provide a calm environment for their students to prepare student of the year and Topper in B.Sc. them for social challenges. Nursing Final year. 8th Rank secured by Mr. Mahiboob Subhani The institute's main goal is to build a university that the nation can be proud of. They are an effective nation-building partner. for B.Sc. IV year in RGUHS . They have developed an environmentally sustainable 9th Rank secured by Ms. Fernandes Ann institution based on the ideas of beauty, love, and justice. Bridget for B.Sc. I year in RGUHS. The Knowledge Review | 39

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