Omayal Achi College of Nursing

The nursing profession contributes to the health services in a vital and significant way in the health care delivery system. It recognizes National health goals and is committed to participate in the implementation of National Health policies and programs.
Omayal Achi college of Nursing which professes the motto “Love to Serve” shoulders this contribution since 1992 by preparing qualified nurses to assure responsibilities as professional and competent nurses and midwives to provide, promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.

The Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Omayal Achi College of Nursing are prepared by a vibrant team of faculty who inculcate the values of caring, compassion and teach them to make independent decision in nursing situations, protect the rights and facilitate individual and groups in the pursuit of health to function in the hospital, community nursing services and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice.
This preparation helps all our graduates to be placed well in India and abroad in higher level posts and thereby bring laurels to Omayal Achi College of Nursing.
On this eve of the 16th Annual Day Celebrations and release of our Annual Magazine ‘NURTURE’, it is my pride privilege to share the achievements and future plans of Omayal Achi College of Nursing.

II. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

At present the college has 196 B.Sc (N) and 38 M.Sc (N) students on the role. As of today 522 B.Sc (N) graduates and 182 Post graduates have passed out and are well placed in India and abroad. The college secured 100% results with numerous distinctions and first classes.

Faculty : There are adequate number of nursing and non nursing faculties. The recommended student teacher ratio as per INC is maintained.

Innovative and modern methods of teaching are used to enable the students to develop awareness, understanding and critical thinking capacities.

The teachers enjoy academic freedom and autonomy in curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation

Physical facilities : Spacious classrooms, pre clinical laboratories, hostel and mess facilities, facilties for extra curricular activities, counseling and guidance, seminar hall, departmental faculty rooms have created a working climate for all the teachers and students.

College Library: The college library is unique manned by three librarians with M.Phil degree in Library and Information Science. The library functions from 8 am – 9 pm. LIBASOFT a software for…………….. is used in the library. The management has allocated a generous budget for the library and never says no for the purchase of any new addition of National or International journals.

Clinical facilities: The clinical facilities are well selected and organized as per the learning needs of the students which inturn enables the students to have hands on experience. This helps us in preparing clinically competent nurses.

University convocation was held on 11.10.2007. 49 B.Sc (N) and 18 M.Sc (N) students were awarded their degrees by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

IV. Memorandum of Understanding

Six students of final year B.Sc(N) along with Prof. Barry Brown and Mrs. Yvonne Brown visited Omayal Achi College Of Nursing on an exchange programme to study the similarities and differences between Canada and India. The students were in India from 8.1.08 to 15.2.08.

A pre experimental study to assess the effectiveness of teaching package on stroke prevention strategies among rural population was undertaken as a collaborative research work with Dr.Vivian Ramsden.
A memorandum of Understanding was signed between College Of Medicine, University of Sasketchewan, Canada and Omayal Achi College Of Nursing, Chennai, India, to undertake collaborative research initiatives, capacity building initiatives which focusses on professional development and for exchange studying and research opportunities on 24.03.08

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland: Six students out of 15 who completed the post certificate B.Sc (N) courses are well placed in UK

Simon Fraser University, British Columbia: Two students of M.Sc (N) I year are in the process of taking up a double Masters degree in Global health which will be awarded by the Simon Fraser University in Jan 2009.

The college celebrated the XV Annual day on 26.6.07 at Chinmaya Heritage Hall, Chetpet, Chennai 31.

Dr. Meer Mustafa Hussain Vice-Chancellor , the T.N. Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai. was the Chief Guest and Mrs. Valli Alagappan, Managing Trustee and Chairperson Governing Council released “Nurture 2007”.

The AMM Arunachalam Silver Medal for the Best out going students were awarded to

The AMM Anapoorni Arunachalam Silver medal for best clinical Nurse was awarded to

Unnamalai Achi Proficiency prize was awarded to class toppers by Mrs. Olagammai Veerappan.

B.Sc (N) III:Ms. Gayathri R
B.Sc (N) II:Ms. Remya M.R
B.Sc (N) I : Ms. Mercy Suganya
M.Sc (N) II : Mrs.Joy Kezia

Mrs. S. Anitha, Ms. Reeba and Ms. Thenmozhi, University Gold medal winners for highest marks in community health nursing were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1000 each by the Management..

2 awards for the skilled clinical nurses were awarded to IV year B.Sc(N) students for securing highest University Practical marks in Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Paediatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing by TACT(the Academy of Clinical Training) Anna Nagar.
The III year B.Sc(N) students bagged the rolling trophy for securing the highest distinctions in their class.

The management honored 3 senior Professors Dr. Raj Narayanan, Dr. Natarajan, Prof. Daniel for their outstanding contribution for the college in their area of expertise.

Dr.(Mrs).A.V. Raman. Dean, Omayal Achi College Of Nursing, received the Dr. Renuka Somasekar Mukerjee “Best Teacher Award”.

Breast feeding week was celebrated on the theme “Breast feeding – The first hour saves one million babies” in collaboration with IAP, IMA, BPNI and Johnson & Johnson at OACHC, OACN and all the tie up hospitals.

This day was celebrated from 24.9.07 – 26.9.07 by conducting quiz competitions, elocution, essay writing, poster presentation on and symposium.

The XVI lamp lighting ceremony was conducted successfully on 23rd Nov. 2007. Dr. T.J Rao, Honorary Director of SISH was the Chief Guest. Dr.(Mrs).A.V. Raman lighted the Florence Nightingale Lamp and delivered the Pledge to the I year students. Mr. A.R Kasi Viswanathan Trustee, felicitated the Chief Guest. The function was attended by the Trustees, Visiting Professors, Guest, Parents and Faculty members.

Omayal Achi College of Nursing in collaboration with M.V Diabetes specialty center conducted an awareness camp at Omayal Achi College of Nursing. The M.Sc (N) and B.Sc (N) students conducted the awareness program on diabetes at SISH ad OACHC. The Medical Surgical Nursing department conducted a research on knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus among school going adolescents at different school in Ambattur.

The Omayal Achi College of Nursing students conducted a cancer awareness program by exhibiting posters on Cause, Pathophysiology, treatment Modalities, prevention etc. to the staff and students of Omayal Achi College of Nursing, the same was exhibites at Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital and Omayal Achi Community Health Center.

The first Alumni reunion was held on 9.2.2008 at Omayal Achi College of Nursing. 94 Alumni members participated in the reunion ,of whom 62 were B.Sc (N) graduates of 32 were M.Sc (N) graduates. Prof. Mrs Kanchana Principal welcomed the gathering, Dr.(Mrs).A.V. Raman Dean, presented a CNE on the theme “Transition in Nursing” and Dr. Raj Narayanan highlighted on the current trends in medicines. Lunch and entertainment programs were all well appreciated by the alumnus.

The college organized a seminar on the World Health Day theme “Protect Health from Climate Change”. Dr.(Mrs).A.V.Raman Dean unfolded the theme, and the Head of the departments presented the seminar on different aspects of Climate Change. The SNA body organized a poster presentation on the different health impacts of Climate Change.

9. National Service Scheme:

The NSS unit of Omayal Achi College of Nursing was inaugurated on 29.09.2006 at Gowdipuram village. Every month various NSS activities were conducted such as Special camps, celebration of world diabetic day, World Breast Feed Week, Heart day, Anti T.B day, Rose Day etc.., The NSS volunteers conducted health education and health awareness programme on various health related topics. The village leaders, ward members, self help group members actively participated in the programme.

The YRC unit of this college is very active and participates in various actibvies such as Conducting Blood donation camps, campus cleaning, celebrating world Diabetes day, rose day, Alzemier’s day, Safe mother hood day etc., Volunteer services “may I Help You” rendered in kilpaukl Medical College Hospital and Government ophthalmic Hospital, Egmore. They also conducted Socio – economic survey at Keezhanilai kottai, Pudupettai, Keezhkondaiyar, and bangarampettai and organized mass Health education programme on the basis of survey report.

The college successfully organized Blood Donation camp in collaboration with Madras Voluntary Blood Bank Association and the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University. 46 Units of blood was donated by the staff, students of Omayal Achi College of Nursing and the public.

The college celebrated XVI Annual Sports day on 8.3.08. Mr. Chandrasekar Senior General Manager IOFS ndc, was the chief guest, Mr. A.R. Kasiviswanathan trustee presided over the function and felicitated the chief guest.

The Lakshmi Arunachalam Rolling Shield for Individual Championship was bagged by Ms.Merlin Lazarus.

Mr.Mouleeswaran shield for the best March Past team was awarded to Sapphire House.

A. Developing Teaching Modules in Nursing:
The CNE on developing teaching modules in Nursing was conducted on 16.01.08 at Omayal Achi College of Nursing. Dr. Mrs. A.V.Raman Dean, was the resource person and highlighted on how to prepare teaching modules in Nursing subjects.. The participants had hands on experience in developing teaching modules in their area of specialty.

A workshop on “Stress management” was organized on 16.02.08 . A total of 71 participants attended the workshop. Dr. Saramanickaraj was the Chief Guest and resource person. Prof. Ciby Jose unfolded the theme. Dr. Saramanicakaraj highlighted on the meaning of stress, factors causing stress and different methods of managing stress. Relaxation techniques were also demonstrated to the participants.

(i) Medical Surgical Nursing:
A study to assess the knowledge on diabetes mellitus among adolescence in rural and urban schools, Chennai 2007.

(ii) Pediatric Nursing:
A study to assess the effectiveness of nutritional intervention on the physical growth of children between 3 – 6 yrs residing at selected villages, Thiruvallur.

(iii) Maternity Nursing:
A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of parents regarding premarital counseling and its importance in preventing genetic disorder at selected rural village of Arakambakkam, Thiruvallur District, Chennai.

(iv) Community Health Nursing:
A study to assess the knowledge and attitude on multiple factors influencing hypertension among hypertensive clients attending chronic illness clinic at Omayal Achi Community Health Centre, Arakampakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

(v) Mental Health Nursing:
Assessment of he morbidity pattern of behavioral deviation among adults residing at Arakkampakkam

Students visit us from other institutions to observe and learn the organization pattern of Omayal Achi College Nursing and Omayal Achi Community Health center. The following college students visited us in 2007-2008.

IX. Staff Development Programme

S.NO	ACTIVITIES
1	Mrs. Padmavathy attended the World blood Donor’s day at the T.N.Dr.M.G.R Medical University & College was awarded for donation of 84 units of blood - June 2007.
2	Dr.(Mrs.)A.V. Raman presented a paper on Application of Nursing theory into Nursing Practice at “National Workshop on application of Nursing Theories organized by Vinayaka Mission Annapoorani College of Nursing, Salem.” – June 2007.
3	Mrs. Rosalind Rachel, Vice-Principal, Mrs. Ciby Jose, H.O.D (Psychiatry) was sponsored, Ms. Geetha, & Mrs. Manonmani, Lecturer presented papers at “National Workshop on application of Nursing Theories organized by Vinayaka Mission Annapoorani College of Nursing, Salem.” – June 2007.
4	Mrs. Vasantha Kumari attended the Breast Feeding week celebration meeting organized by Indian Academy of Pediatrics – July 2007.
5	8 M.Sc (N) II year students attended the National symposium on the Interface between Epilepsy & behaviour conducted by Neurosciences India group – July 2007
6	Mrs. Rosalind Rachel and Mrs. Ciby jose presented their Research protocol presentation for Ph.D Registration at Vinayaka Mission, Salem – July 2007
7	Mrs. K. Jeyanthi Lecturer in Medical surgical Nursing attended a workshop on Innovative application of Nurisng Process at Sahyadri College of Nursing – Manglore – July 2007
8	Mrs. Vasantha Kumari , Lecturer Mrs. Susan Mathew, Lecturer Ms. Bhagavathy Lecturer attended the state level workshop on “World Breast Feeding week” celebrations organized by Community food and Nutrition Extension Unit - Aug 2007.
9	4 staff & 16 M.Sc (N) II year students attended the Paediatric Neurology Program organized by Neuro sciences India group.
10	M.Sc (N) I year students & 5 clincal Instructors attended the workshop on Professionalism of Nursing from Education to clinical practice organized by Apollo College of Nursing. – Aug 2007
11	Mrs. Ciby Jose, Prof. HOD of Psychiatric & 19 M. Sc (N) I year students attended the workshop on application of Bio-statistics by Dr. Amalraj organized by Saveetha College of Nursing. – Aug 2007
12	5 Clinical Instructors attended the training course on Mechanical Ventillation organized by TACT – September 2007
13	8 M. Sc (N) I and II year Psychiatric Nursing students attended the conference organized by Neuro sciences group on ‘Dementia’ – September 2007.
14	Dr. (Mrs). A.V. Raman , Dean, Mrs. Vijayalakshimi, Miss. Bhagavathy and Mrs. Murugalakshmi Lecturers attended the “6th Society of Midwives conference” at Ahmedabad and presented papers – Oct 2007.
15	The delegates from AMC cookware organized a seminar on “Eat better! Live better” and demonstrated healthy cooking with no or less oil using AMC cookware utensils – Oct 2007.
16	Mrs. Sivagami & Mrs. Thilagam Lecturer in Community health Nursing department attended the Blood donation seminar organized by MVBB at Image auditorium. – Oct 2007.
17	Ms. Geetha .V gave a lecture on ECG at TACT.
18	Dr. (Mrs.) A.V. Raman, Dean gave the keynote address at the State Level workshop on Development of Teaching Modules in Selected Nursing and Allied Subjects organized by Sri Ramakrishna Institute of paramedical Science, Coimbatore. Mrs. Jayanthi, Lecturer, Ms. Devi C.G Lecturer were sponsored to attend the workshop. – Nov 2007.
19	Mrs. Vasantha Kalyani and Mrs. Susan Mathew attended the workshop on “Impact of Technology in Nursing Organization by MAC College of Nursing – Nov 2007.
20	Mrs. Sumathi, Sr. Lecturer was sponsored to attend the BCLS course by AHA at TACT – Nov 2007
21	Mrs. Sumathi, Sr. Lecturer was sponsored to attend the ACLS course by AHA at TACT – November 2007.
22	Mrs. Manonmani Attended the Meeting organized by Sankara Eye Hospital for Conducting free cataract surgeries for more than 1 lakh people. – Dec 2007.
23	Ms. Geetha V was deputed as a resource person for conducting ‘ACLS’class at Gokulam college of Nursing, Salem – Jan 2008.
24	Mrs. Rosalind Rachel, Mrs. Ciby Jose, Miss Devi C.G, Mr. VijayaKumar and Miss. Hemalatha attended the Guidance and counseling contact class at Anammalai University, Chidambaram – Jan 2008.
25	Mrs. Ciby Jose, Mr. Vijaya Kumar.S ,Ms. Devi C.G and Ms. Hemalatha attended the 7th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Psychiatric Nurses at Kochi, Kerala and presented papers.
26	Mrs. Rosalind Rachel attended the society of midwifes chapter secretary meeting at Hyderabad.
27	The faculty of Omayal Achi College of Nursing conducted a CNE programme on various aspects of Nursing Administration to the participants of Ordinance factories, Institute of Learning – Avadi.

X. Staff Welfare Programme:

Dr. Usha Udupa psychiatrist delivered a guest lecture on child and adolescent psychology to all the students and faculty.

XII. Omayal Achi Community Health Centre:

Our Omayal Achi Community Health Centre is dedicated to a philosophy of excellence in providing health services, Quality education and community oriented research in an integrated system that values quality life, family interaction and respect for community and health professionals. The centre is committed to the delivery of community oriented, culturally service, evidence based affordable health care through out the life cycle of the population adopted by the centre.
The centre has served total of 13,425 clients in the year 2007 among which 9,947 benefited from the general morbidity clinic, 495 from antenatal clinic, 303 from gynecological clinic, 1807 from out reach, 189 from dental, 65 from ENT, 142 from Siddha, 69 from Eye and 886 from Under five clinic.

The newer development in the history of the centre is the establishment of the underfive clinic from August 2006, introduction of Ultrasonogram and conducting a Women’s camp. The community is now demanding Cesarean section facility, Sterlization (Family Planning) and a full time OBG factor at the centre. The Management is in the process of meeting the community’s proposals.

I. INTRODUCTION

II. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

IV. Memorandum of Understanding

9. National Service Scheme:

IX. Staff Development Programme

X. Staff Welfare Programme:

XII. Omayal Achi Community Health Centre: