Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing
Training students to deliver comprehensive care to women across all stages of life.
Overview
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Department focuses on training students to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care to women across all stages of life — from adolescence to menopause, including antenatal, intra-natal, postnatal, and gynaecological care.
Through theory classes, simulation-based training, and clinical postings in maternity hospitals and community settings, students gain practical skills in:
- Conducting antenatal assessments
- Assisting normal and complicated deliveries
- Postnatal care and newborn care
- Counselling on reproductive health, family planning, and safe motherhood
The department emphasizes women-centred care, cultural competence, and ethical practice.
Objectives
- To provide students with scientific knowledge and practical skills in maternal and gynaecological nursing.
- To develop competency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for women and newborns.
- To promote safe motherhood and reproductive health through education, counselling, and preventive care.
- To foster understanding of high-risk pregnancies, complications, and emergency interventions.
- To encourage empathy, respect, and holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social needs of women.
Research Areas
- Maternal and neonatal outcomes in high-risk pregnancies
- Effectiveness of antenatal and postnatal education programs
- Impact of breastfeeding counselling on exclusive breastfeeding rates
- Factors influencing maternal health-seeking behaviour
- Awareness and practices related to menstrual hygiene among adolescents
- Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for labour pain
- Knowledge and attitudes toward family planning methods
- Maternal mental health: postpartum depression and support systems
- Nutrition education and its impact on maternal outcomes