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Monday 24 March 2014

GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME

Nursing Council Act came to existence in 1948 to constitute a council of nurses to safeguard the quality of nursing education in the country. The mandate was to establish and maintain uniform standards of nursing education. Indian Nursing Council (INC) is a statutory body that regulates nursing education in the country through prescription,inspection, examination, certification and maintaining its stands for a uniform syllabus at each level of nursing education.

The purpose of general nursing programme

The general nursing and midwifery course is conducted in 2178 centres in the country. The duration of the course from three year has become to three and half year. The basic entrance has become intermediate or class 12 instead of earlier class 10. Both science and arts students are eligible.

The focus of general nursing education is the care of sick in the hospital. Schools of nursing are generally attached to teaching hospitals. Three Board examinations are conducted, one at the end of each year. On passing the candidates are registered as registered nurse and mid –wife by the respective state nursing councils.

The Indian Nursing Council believes that the basic course in nursing is a formal educational preparation which should be based on sound education principles. The council recognizes that the program as the foundation on which the practice of nursing is built and on which depends further professional education. It also recognizes its responsibility to the society for the continued development of student as individual nurse and citizens.

The purpose of general nursing programme is to prepare general nurse who will function as member of the health team beginning with competence for first level position in both hospital and community.

--> The programme is generated to the health needs of the society, the community and the individual and will assist nurses in their personal and professional development so that they may take their maximum contribution to the society as individual citizens and nurses.Demonstrate awareness of and skills required in the nursing process in the provision of health care and nursing of patients.

--> Apply relevant knowledge from the humanities biological and behavioural sciences in carrying out health care and nursing activities and functions.

--> Show sensitivity and skill in human relationship and communication in his or her daily works

--> Demonstrate skill in the problem solving methods in nursing.

--> Gain knowledge of health resources in the community and the country.

--> Demonstrate skill in leadership.

--> Demonstrate awareness of necessity of belonging to professional organizations.

--> Promotion of health, precaution against illness, restoration of health and rehabilitation. Student admission Age for the entrance shall be 17 years to 35 years, provided they meet the minimum educational requirement i.e. 12 years of schooling.

Minimum education all students should pass class12 or its equivalent, preferably with science subjects.
Admission of students shall be once a year.
Students should be medically fit. The selection committee should comprise tutors, nurse administrators, and educationalist/psychologist.

Training programme The course in general nursing shall be of three and half year’s duration as follows, --- two years practice in general nursing, one year community health nursing and midwifery and six months internship which includes nursing administration and nursing research classes. There will be alternate course for male students in lieu of midwifery. The ANM who wishes to undertake general nursing course will not be given any concessions. The maximum hours per week per students shall be 36 hours, which includes instructions and clinical field experiences. The Swift Group of colleges offers one of the best GNM nursing courses in Punjab.

Thursday 13 March 2014

Swift School of Pharmacy – A Perfect Choice for the Budding Pharmacist

During the past few years, the pharmacy profession has expanded significantly in terms of professional services delivery and now has been recognized as an important profession in the multidisciplinary provision of health care. The Pharmacist is a key component of healthcare and manages the human resource to support the growth. The pharmaceutical industry is one of the quickest developing sectors with India turning into a terminus for pharmaceutical and clinical trials. A profession in the field of pharmaceutical sciences consequently holds colossal guarantee for chances all over the world.

The Swift School of Pharmacy is a part of Swift Group of Colleges which has initiated academic excellence in North India. The modern infrastructure and instructional offices of the organization include well- provided research facilities, voluminous library, spacious lecture halls, hostels, ATM, canteen, playground, etc. All this makes the foundation a favourable place for discovering that furnishes scholars with quality training.

Pharmacy education in India traditionally has been industry and product oriented. In contrast to the situation in developed nations, graduate pharmacists prefer placements in the pharmaceutical industry. Swift School of Pharmacy fills up the gap. Swift School of Pharmacy is affiliated to PTU and is amongst top ranking colleges in Punjab. The B. Pharmacy course is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). New Delhi. Affiliated to Punjab Technical University. Jalandhar and Recognized by the Government of Punjab.

Pharmaceutical education plays a very prominent role in attaining sustainable and equitable development of a country. Most of the academic institutions providing education in pharmacy are away from practice environment. The overall basis of pharmacy education is still extrabiological synthesis, physicochemical studies, analysis, and manufacturing aspects of drug. It is a common feeling that the medical practitioner is better placed for pharmacists' job than the pharmacists themselves. But Swift School of Pharmacy rises above all this.



Monday 10 March 2014

Swift Institute of Nursing

The Swift Institute of Nursing (SION) is affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot. The Institute is situated at Ghaggar Sarai, Rajpura. The institute is the outcome of the efforts put by Swift Fundamental Research and Education Society (SFRES) towards improving the healthcare services.
Various diploma and degree courses are offered by the SION. A student seeking career in the Nursing can get themselves enrolled in the following courses:

Courses
Duration
Eligibility
M.Sc. Nursing
Two years
B.Sc. or Post B.Sc. with minimum 55% marks and one year experience after B.Sc. or Post Basic
B.Sc. Nursing

Four Years
10+2 (medical) with PCBE
Post Basic B.Sc.

Two years
GNM pass with PNRC Reg.
GNM
3 ½ years
10+2 (any stream) with 40% marks in total


B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing is yet another course offered by the Institute in collaboration with University of Bedfordshire, UK. The SION is aiming at providing moderate education to the students on international platforms. The Institute is focusing upon promoting professional education in the field of Nursing and to cater to the needs of the society at large. The location of the Institute will provide ample opportunity to the students belonging to the rural background of Patiala to take up nursing as their career. The steps thus taken by the institute will promote better health services and quality patient care services. The Institute has centrally air-conditioned class rooms, well equipped science labs, demonstration rooms and spacious class rooms.

Facilities at SION
Students aspiring to take up nursing as their career, at Swift Institute of Nursing (SION), are provided with a large number of facilities and amenities. These facilities range from recreational room to updated laboratories. Practical knowledge is inculcated among the students of Nursing by providing them well equipped laboratories. The SION has various laboratories:

Fundamentals of Nursing Lab:
With the aim of helping students, of B.Sc. (N), GNM, Post basic nursing, to understand the practical role to be played by them in hospitals, the fundamentals of nursing lab was established. The lab help students in understating the basics of nursing care to patients that including the maintenance of patient’s personal hygiene needs, elementary needs and more.

Anatomy and Physiology Lab:
The lab is spread over an area of 1700 sq.ft. It is equipped with 3D models, charts and skeletons, which are used by the faculty to provide practical knowledge about subjects like Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Surgery Nursing. Provision of interactive digital learning for better understanding of the study has also been made.

Nutrition lab:
The lab covers an area of 1500 sq.ft. The lab is well equipped with latest technology to impart desired knowledge to B.Sc., GNM, and Post basic Nursing students. Food processor, refrigerator and other utensils with A-class working tables are used for the practical demonstration to the students.

Community Health Nursing Lab:
The lab is a replica of modern-cum-traditional community with all facilities required for field demonstration and orientation of students for the community exposure.

MCH Lab:
The lab is for diploma and degree students. It is well equipped with all the requisite articles of developing the skills of students for handling normal and complicated deliveries.

Computer lab:
The Institute has spacious computer lab with latest configuration. Facility of internet and printing is also available.

Library:
The library of the institute is enriched with literature including journals, magazines, news papers and books with latest editions. It has good collection of books related to medicine, surgery, nursing, general knowledge, biological sciences and social sciences.

Training and Placements at SION
Training is important for the students striving to make their career in the field of nursing. Practical information helps students in overcoming the hurdles while working in a hospital. The training thus imparted to the students help them in understanding the basic responsibility and role in the field of nursing.

The training program at Swift Institute of Nursing (SION) provides adequate exposure, which help them in understanding the culture of the healthcare industry. The students at SION are encouraged to go through training in prominent healthcare agencies and hospital. The Students in the final year of their course have also received offer letter by Indus Super Specialty Hospital, Como Hospital, Grover Eye Laser and ENT Hospital and many other reputed hospitals. The institute has come out with 100% results and 100% placements. SION is one of the largest providers of nurses in the healthcare sector. At SION, the institute tries to bring innovative teaching methods with the aim of helping students in making a rewarding career.

Friday 7 March 2014

Corporate Training Programs in SGOC

The new millennium heralded a new type of work force in India. A work force of young ambitious people who kick started their careers at an early age. SGOC  had anticipated this upsurge of young determined executives and came up with an executive education program, designed from the ground up to deliver on the aspirations of youngsters.

Today we, at SGOC, can proudly state that we offer one of the most comprehensive corporate training programs. Other than corporate, we also have with us pleasure to introduce ourselves as a college that is committed to development of youth. Here, we offer training programs for students to deliver knowledge & skills that are required for them to enhance their employ ability as well as to effectively take on their corporate life and personal life.

 Our programs are well-researched & applied over years to perfection. Currently, we are offering training programs that include class-room training for degree students - under graduation. These programs are strongly recommended for all levels of students and are planned in such a way that students get benefit of these programs throughout their graduation. It is suitable for the final year students or even a fresher aiming to get into the corporate world. The transition from college to corporate life is challenging, crucial and time-consuming.
Our corporate training program is enough to offer a bridge between college and corporate life. If you are looking for a perfect Development Training, then you have reached the right place. We provide effective Campus to Corporate Training to fresher, which helps them in getting into corporate easily.

SGOC is a college that hones the English language skills, Soft skills and Technical skills of the workforce and the students as these skills are significant for the success of a company. Bearing this in mind, we have taken up the mission of breaking down the barriers that hinder the progress of a person as an individual and a company as a whole, creating unique solutions and maximizing the potential in them. It is also well known for inducing tremendous change in the attitude and behavior of the workforce within a short span of time. Thus we not only save time, but also help you to refine the workforce and achieve a remarkable operational excellence.

SGOC’s trainers take great pleasure in connecting to people who are committed to developing their personality and communication skills. It is our vision to make a difference in the lives of people by preparing them to meet the different career aspects expected of them by the employers and we are committed to provide excellent service and quality in training. SGOC conducts training under the guidance of professional trainers, in structured courses that enable us to discover areas of improvement in the trainees and arrive at proper solutions.