Community Health Nursing Department

INTRODUCTION TO THE DEPARTMENT

• The Department of Community Health Nursing to provide in depth knowledge in community health nursing concepts, philosophy, principles and practice.
• The Department functions with the belief that every patient coming to a health care institution belongs to a family and community and hence considers holistic care are of utmost importance.

PHILOSOPHY

Department of community health nursing believe, accept and recognize in:-

• The essential dignity and worth of the individual.
• The possession by individual of potentialities and resources for managing their own lives.
• The importance of freedom to express one’s individuality.
• The great capacity for growth within all social beings.
• The right of the individual to basic necessities ( food, shelter, medical care) without which fulfillment of life is often blocked.
• The need for individuals to struggle and strive to improve their life and environment.
• The right of the individual to help in times of need and crisis.

OBJECTIVE

“Reach the unreached”

• Gain in depth knowledge in community health nursing concepts, philosophy, principle and practice.
• Realize the importance and techniques of epidemiological approaches for solving community health problems
• Develop skills in community health assessment
• Develop skills in identifying health needs of the individuals, family and community and demonstrate skill in providing comprehensive family health care using available resources.
• Demonstrate skill in programme planning, implementation and evaluation
• Develop ability to function as a member of the community health team and initiate positive change in health care system.
• Integrate aspects of promotion of health and prevention of illness in community.
• Develop a culture of evidence-based practice.
• Acquire an understanding of quality assurance and standardization of care
• Develop leadership abilities for the advancement of practice of professional nursing.

 

FACILITIES
Department is collaborated with governmental and non-governmental agencies in provision of community outreach services and also provides collaborative services with Unava PHC, Daboda PHC, Dehagahm CHC, Pethapur Urban Health Cetre

FACULTY

Community Health Nursing Department Lab

Department has a well-equipped lab with computer access. All necessary equipment to meet the service needs in the rural and urban community are available in the department & has got educational models which ease the students in teaching learning activities.