CC No

IND-201-[SE]

Title

Nursing and Midwifery Development

Head of Institution

Dr (Mrs) Indarjit Walia

PI Name

Dr (Mrs) Indrajit Walia

PI Designation

Principal 

Institute Name

National Instiute of Nursing Education, College of Nursing, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India

Address

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Phone

0172-747585-601, Ext. 5656 

Sector 12 

Fax

0172-744401, 745078 

Chandigarh 1600012 

E-Mail

principalpgi@yahoo.com; nurscollege@glide.com 

India 

HQ Unit

NUR

SEARO File

N2/72/1 

SEARO Department

FCH

Technical Unit

NUR

Area Code

NUR

Area

Nursing and Midwifery

Functions of the Centre

Status Details

Initial Designation Date

25-Jun-2003 

Redesignation due on

24-Jun-2007 

Last Designation Date

25-Jun-2003 

Current Status

Designated 

Status Comments

The centre was designated vide RD's letter no. N2/72/1 dated 25 June 2003. 

Introduction

Origin of the proposal, technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons for proposed designation

College of Nursing, PGIMER was established in 1964 with WHO assistance to implement the Post-basic BSc Nursing programme. This has recently been upgraded to be National Institute of Nursing Education. 

Steps that have led to this proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.

College of Nursing, PGIMER has been effectively collaborated with WHO/SEARO in the past few biennia in providing advanced training for nurses in India, i.e., for 3 month short course training. 

Comments & Composition of the Institute

The National Institute of Nursing Education, (NINE) is a part of PGIMER for its administration, clinical experiences and for day to day functioning. It is well supported by PGIMER. it is also affiliated with Punjab University for academic purpose. It has ample nursing expertise, as out of 22 qualified teaching staff, nine hold PhD and ten are master prepared. 

Statutory functions of the institution ; formal links with other institutions

NINE offers BSc Nursing (4 years), BSC Nursing (post-basic), M.Sc in Community Health Nursing and M.Sc. in Medical Surgical Nursing. it also organizes short term training programmes sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi and World Health Organization. In addition, workshops and seminars are organized by the institute as per the demand.Nine staff also collaborate in projects undertaken by the Indian Nursing Council, MoH&FW, New Delhi. 

Administrative Structure

Administrative and Scientific Responsibility

Dr (Mrs) Indarjit Walia, Principal 

National and International Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference

See attached institutional profile 

List of Senior Staff

See attached institutional profile 

Facilities Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)

See attached institutional profile 

Workplan

Terms of Reference

As a WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development, the National Institute of Nursing (College of Nursing), Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigargh, India will:

1. Serve as a resource center for research and development in nursing and midwifery for national (northern region of India), regional and international communities.

2. Serve as resource center for training nurse teachers, clinicians, researchers and managers on advanced clinical /functional specialties at national (northern region of India) and Regional levels (as requested).

3. Promote and support the development and implementation of innovations in nursing and midwifery practice/education to improve quality of care and education.

4. Promote and support the introduction of innovations in nursing/midwifery practice and education in formal educational programme for nursing and midwifery at basic and post basic level.

5. Collect and disseminate information related to advancements in clinical nursing/midwifery practice and education at the national (northern region of India), regional and international level.

List Of Activities

Activity ID

Activity Title

Year1

Year2

Year3

Year4

1.1

1.Conduct workshops for building capacity of nursing personnel on (a)Research Methodology and Utilization of Research findings (b) Writing of proposal (c)Writing of scientific papers

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

2.1

Establish development and implementation of national consortium for Ph.D. in nursing in collaboration with other colleges of nursing by development of faculty, Curriculum, Other learning resource, system of conduct of Ph.D. programme through joint venture

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.2

Conduct of Short term training programmes (3 months) in -Midwifery - 20 seats -Community Health Nursing-10 seats

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.3

Develop need based Continuing Education Programme for Nursing Personnel in following areas - Educatioj technology; Nursing Service Management; Emergency and Trauma Nursing; Neurological Nursing; Paediatric Nursing; Mental Health Nursing; Community Health Nursing; Midwifery; Cardio-thoracic Nursing

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2.4

Development of need based educational material on selected nursing procedures

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3.1

Operationalize private practice in midwifery by General Nurse Midwives and Auxiliary Nurse Midwives

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

3.2

Improve quality nursing care by using degree nurses vis-a-vis diploma nurses in selected wards of a hospital

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

3.3

Field test the newly developed nurisng standards by INC for quality assurance in selected wards of a hospital

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

3.4

Develop models for quality assurance in nursing services

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

4.1

Ensure incorporation of the outcome of field test of the developed nursing standards in basic and post basic nursing education programmes

No

No

Yes

Yes

5.1

Plan and implement models for collaborating nursing education and service for improving the quality of nursing education and nursing services

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.1

Collaborate with other nursing institutes for sharing of information.

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.2

Publish quarterly newletter for dissemination and advancement of nursing and midwifery.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.3

Contribute to PGI Bulletin and Newsletter on nursing midwifery.

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

6.4

Organize meetings and conferences for sharing, promoting and utilization of nursing research

No

Yes

Yes

Yes