DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
About the Department
The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing focuses on adult health nursing, including geriatrics, as outlined by the RGUHS and the Indian Nursing Council. This department addresses nursing care for adult patients with conditions treated medically, pharmacologically, or surgically. It encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.
Clinical services include:
- Clinical supervision of students
- Patient care and in-service education
- Awareness programs and health screening
- Clinical administration and research activities
Services are rendered in various areas of Sarji Super Specialty Hospital and affiliated hospitals, including:
- General medical & surgical wards
- Out-patient departments
- Specialty wards
- Critical care units
- Intensive care units
- Operating rooms
- Diagnostic and procedural areas
Vision
We believe that the activities of the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing at Sarji Institute of Nursing Sciences facilitate the development of competent professionals who demonstrate excellence in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. We aim to contribute to health education programs and camps for various communities in urban and rural areas.
Mission
- Adapt innovations in the field into practice.
- Keep abreast with the latest developments in Medical Surgical Nursing.
- Promote hands-on skills in advanced nursing procedures.
- Enrich students with knowledge of new instruments and equipment.
- Facilitate research activities by students and faculty.
- Update on changes in protocols and policies.
- Develop guidelines for clinical conduct.
- Ensure critical evaluation of activities.
- Encourage collaboration with other departments.
Activities
- Teaching nursing students across various programs.
- Organizing seminars, CNE, workshops, and conferences.
- Conducting regular departmental meetings.
- Supervising students in clinical areas.
- Coordinating participation in professional activities.
- Observing health-related days with other departments.
- Conducting collaborative research projects.
- Participating in patient care and clinical administration.
- Integrating with nursing services for quality care.
Thrust Areas
- Building value-added courses in advanced nursing practice.
- Implementing patient care standards in clinical settings.
- Qualitative research to enhance patient quality of life.
- Standardizing nursing care plans based on disease prevalence.
- Encouraging innovative digital learning for evidence-based care.
- Collaborating for interdisciplinary research.
Facilities
- Departmental laboratory with models, instruments, and mannequins.
- Sarji Super Specialty Hospital.
- Sarji Mother and Child Health Hospital.
- Clinical services in medical, surgical, ICU, orthopedics, and diagnostic areas.
Faculty Philosophy
The faculty of the Medical Surgical Nursing Department aligns with the philosophy of Sarji Institute of Nursing Sciences, demonstrating commitment, innovation, and integrity throughout the teaching-learning process to enhance the nursing profession for evidence-based practice.
