PHILOSOPHY

Department of Community Health nursing believe, accept and recognize

• The essential dignity and worth of the individual.
• The possession by individuals of potentialities and resources for managing their own lives.
• The importance of freedom to express one’s individuality.
• The right of the individual to help in times of need and crisis.

OBJECTIVES

“Reach the unreached”

• Extensive in-depth knowledge of community health nursing concepts, philosophy, principles, and practices.
• Realize the importance and techniques of epidemiological approaches for solving community health problems.
• Develop skills in identifying the health needs of the individuals, family, and community and demonstrate skills in providing comprehensive family health care using available resources.
• Demonstrate skills in programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Develop the ability to function as a member of the community health team and initiate positive change in the health care system.
• Integrate aspects of promotion of health and prevention of illness in the community.

BEST PRACTICES

• Anganwadi Training Programme.
• Telephonic Nursing.
• Department of Community Health Nursing works in collaboration with various other organizations in the conduction of health camp and special health programmes in SBV- adopted villages.
• Department of Community Health Nursing joins hands with the Government of Puducherry, in Kosapalayam and Kirumampakkam Primary Health Centre for various health activities including Polio camps and Source Reduction programmes.