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Fellowship Programme in Cardiac Care Nursing

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Fellowship Programme in Cardiac Care Nursing

Programme Level

1 Year Certificate Program

Duration

2 Years

Overview

Fellowship Program of Nursing in Cardiac Care is one year residency program run under Swami Rama Himalayan University with main focus on competency-based training for the nurses in caring of patients suffering with cardiac conditions and enabling prevention and promotion of health. The Cardiac Nurse plays a vital role in providing quality care to cardiac patients and handling various conditions and problems regarding cardiac diseases. The Fellowship Program of Nursing in Cardiac Care will trains nurses to develop skills, critical thinking and decision making abilities through direct observation of patient care and exposure to cardiovascular nursing responsibilities that will strongly help them to be a competent cardiac nurse hence add to improvement in quality of cardiac care. At the end of the course the student will be able to:

  • Apply nursing process in providing comprehensive care to patients with cardiac disorders and emergencies.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in providing care to normal as well as high risk cardiac conditions as well as cardiac emergencies.
  • Provide pre and post-operative nursing care to adult with cardiac surgery and to clients with cardiac emergencies.
  • Plan the dietary regimen of patients with cardiac disorders.
  • Develop skills in administration of various drugs used in cardiac disorders including nursing responsibilities.
  • Assisting patient and family to cope with emotional and spiritual distress, and grief.
  • Practice the policy and Protocols in prevention of Infection in CCU
  • Follow guidelines of usage and maintenance of special equipment used in Cardiac care unit.
  • Discuss about end of life care of patients with cardiac disorders.

Eligibility

  • Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in cardiac unit.
  • Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in cardiac unit.

Number of seats: 10

Programme Level

1 Year Certificate Program

Duration

2 Years

Overview

Fellowship Program in critical care (Nursing) is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of nurses for providing quality care to critically sick patients. This course will enable the nurses to build capabilities and competencies required for specific treatment plans of caring for critical illnesses including personalized care planning, health education and follow-up. The aim is to make nurses skillful in the specialized area of critical care. Interested nurses can enhance their skills and knowledge by this course and make a career in critical units. At the end of the programme the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate specialized and advanced practice skills in providing care to critically sick patients.
  • Apply nursing process in providing care to critically sick patients.
  • Identify the difference between normal and adverse condition of critically sick patients and able to manage and prevent life threatening complications.
  • Demonstrate skills in handling various gadgets used for the treatment of critically sick patients.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, family members and health team members.
  • Perform basic and advance cardiac life support.
  • Contribute effectively as a health team member.
  • Practice infection control and patient safety protocols.
  • Educate and counsel patients and family members.

Eligibility

  • Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in ICU.
  • Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in ICU.

Number of seats: 10

 

Programme Level

1 Year Certificate Program

Duration

2 Years

Overview

Fellowship Program in Neonatology (Nursing) is one year residency program run under Swami Rama Himalayan University with main focus on competency based training, specially designed for the nurses in caring of new-borns suffering with critical illness and enabling prevention and promotion of health. Neonatal Nurse plays a vital role in providing quality care to new-borns and handling various conditions and problems regarding new-born care. The Fellowship Program in Neonatology (Nursing) trains nurses to develop skills, critical thinking and decision making abilities in providing competent neonatal care to babies who have a variety of conditions or problems soon after birth. At the end of the programme, the neonatal nurse will be able to:

  • Demonstrate skills in providing essential new-born Care
  • Apply nursing process in caring of common neonatal problems/disorders which requires hospitalization
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in providing care to normal as well as high risk & sick neonates
  • Communicate and educate parents and family members of neonates regarding care of new-born.
  • Understand the maintenance of special equipment used in Neonatal Intensive care Unit
  • Conduct Neonatal Transport as a part Neonatal Transport Team 

Eligibility

  • Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in NICU.
  • Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in NICU.

Number of seats: 10

Programme Level

1 Year Certificate Program

Duration

2 Years

Overview

Fellowship Program in oncology nursing is one year residency program with main focus on competency based training, specially designed to prepare nurses with specialized knowledge, skills and attitude in providing nursing care to patients diagnosed with cancer. At the end of the programme, the oncology nurse will be able to:

  • Demonstrate specialized practice skills in providing care to patients receiving different treatment regimens for cancer such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
  • Understand principles of cancer prevention and early detection.
  • Identify, evaluate and use the best current evidence in cancer care and treatment.
  • Apply nursing process in caring for patients with various types of cancer
  • Explain the principles of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, surgery in treatment of cancer patients.
  • Demonstrate skill in managing patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
  • Identify treatment related adverse effects and emergencies and manage them effectively.
  • Demonstrate skill in administering and maintenance of chemotherapy.
  • Provide palliative care to patients with emphasis to end of life care promoting comfort and dignity respecting individual cultural and spiritual needs and differences.
  • Demonstrate skill in communicating with patients, families and professional colleagues in rendering care for better outcome of patients.
  • Educate and counsel patients and families to participate effectively in treatment and care to enhance their coping abilities.

Eligibility

  • Registered Nurse (GNM) with minimum 02 (two) years of clinical experience as staff nurse in hospital.
  • Registered Nurse (B.Sc. Nursing/ Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing/M.Sc. Nursing) with minimum 01 (one) year of clinical experience as staff nurse in hospital.

Number of seats: 10

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.