GYANDEEP presents an exclusive one on one interview with Ms. P.U. Mary

I believe Nurse educatorshave the responsibility ofbringing out quality nursingprofessionals from theirinstitutions, who will beable to tackle thechallenges in this era ofchanging technology andknowledge explosion.

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Ms. P.U. Mary

Principal

D.E.S. College of Nursing

Fergusson College Campus

Shivajinagar

Pune 411004

Q: What is your vision for the college?

Q: What is the mission statement of your College? And how does it fit in with yourpersonal educational philosophy?

Q: What do you see as the over-riding role of a principal in helping students developacademic, personal and ethical values?

Q: What are the important methods and inputs that can help teachers impart excellencein education to their students?

Q: What steps do you take for an all-round education of your students?

Q: How do you update/refresh the Library contents and how frequently?

Q: How do you keep yourself updated with the latest researches in your field?

Q: How do you envision the future of Nursing profession?

Q: How do you get along with your students? And how do you keep a balance betweenpersonal and professional life?

Q: One thing you would like to improve in this profession?

Q: Which organization are you associated with?

Q: What kind of communication do you expect from Gyandeep to help us keep you updated?

Q: Does your college subscribe to online journals? Which online journals have yousubscribed to?

A: My vision is to make this college, an institution of repute in the field of nursingeducation which would offer need based academic programs suited to the everchanging demands of the health care sector.

A: The mission of the college is to provide quality nursing education in an environmentthat facilitates all round development of the students. The college strives hard toprepare graduate nurses who are knowledgeable, technically competent andconscientious in their actions. My personal philosophy is relevant to this mission as Ihave always believed in churning out quality nursing professionals through intensivepractical training in the clinical area and quality education with the help of committedteachers.

A: As a Principal, I have a major role in helping my students develop academic, ethicaland personal values. I believe in giving academic freedom to the students andencourage them to undertake self-directed learning activities to improve theirknowledge and skills in addition to what they receive from their teachers in theirclassrooms. I keep a regular check on the curriculum being implemented and guidethe faculty in the smooth conduct of the academic programme. At every stage, thestudents are encouraged to inculcate personal qualities like honesty, sincerity, co-operation, concern and love for fellow beings.

A: Teachers need to prepare thoroughly before every teaching session and updatethemselves with the latest information through extensive reading, participation inseminars, workshops, etc. Advance planning and timely execution of the program isessential for getting the desired outcomes. Every teacher must take pride in impartingtraining to the best to their ability.

Practical training should be under the direct supervision of the teachers to get thedesired benefit.

A: Students are provided opportunity for participating in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities during college week celebrations. Talented students are identifiedand sponsored for participating in various curricular and extra-curricular activitiesorganized by the university. Every effort is made to improve their communication andinterpersonal skills by providing them opportunities to participate in debates,elocution, scientific quiz etc. They are also sent for various educational visits to havedirect experiences.

A: Catalogues from various publishers and book seller are collected, studied and a list isprepared based on the editions, reprints, content validity etc. Orders are placed withdealers for the supply of books. Our library is updated on a six monthly basis. Libraryalso stacks various nursing journals both Indian and foreign. Since our library is onlythree years old, we have no obsolete material on our shelves.

A: Only by going through the research studies published in various medical and nursingjournals as and when time permits.

A: Today, health care is a major industry and the health care providers are accountableto its consumers for the quality of care they provide. Nurse educators have theresponsibility of bringing out quality nursing professionals from their institutions,who will be able to tackle the challenges in this era of changing technology andknowledge explosion.

A: I have been a teacher for the last 27 years or so, and over the years I have masteredthe art of developing a trusting relationship with my students and I find no problem inmanaging the student community. My students are my strength today. They havetaught me a lot during this long journey. Even though I am busy with my professionalcommitments, I still try and find some time for my family as well.

A: I would like to establish uniform standards for nursing education in the country andmake nurses more accountable for their actions and improve the image of nurses inour country. Nurses need to involve themselves proactively in their professionalbodies so that they can learn and advocate for the profession.

A: TNAI, NRSI and National Neonatology Forum.

A: I expect Gyandeep to update us with the most relevant and useful information fromtime to time, be it from books or periodicals.

A: We have not yet started subscribing to online journals as we are still in infancy and itis not economically viable.

Demonstration of various Nursing skills both inthe laboratory and in the patient care settings is very vital for effective learning.