OMAYAL ACHI COLLEGE OF NURSING

 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

NEWS LETTER (2006-2007)

Dear Alumnus,

Warm greetings to you from the Alma Mater.  We the family of Omayal Achi College of Nursing, wish you a bright and prosperous New Year 2008.  It gives us immense pleasure to inform you about the activities of our college and about nursing service through this 9th edition of the alumni newsletter.  On this occasion, we are pleased to inform you that the alumni stands today with a strength of 610 members.

 ALUMNI OFFICE BEARERS

    President: Mrs. Rosalind Rachel

    Secretary:  Mrs. Vasantha  kumari

    Treasurer:  Mrs. Padmavathi

 COLLEGE NEWS

We are delighted to update you on our growth in various dimensions.  The present strength of our college is

    B.Sc (N) – 198 

    M.Sc (N) – 38 

v     The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University conducted an inspection on 18.4.2007 and The Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council conducted an inspection on 26.11.2007 for grant of continuance of affiliation for both B.Sc(N) and M.Sc (N) programmes for the year 2007 – 2008. 

v     The college is in the process of preparing graduates to take up Masters / Post Masters / Ph.D programmes and faculty exchange with Simon Fraser University.  

v     Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University conducted an inspection on 10.9.2007 for recognizing 2 departments  Community Health Nursing and Maternity Nursing for conducting Ph.D programme.  The report is awaited. 

v     The YRC unit of our college actively participated in various activities such as conducting blood donation camps, celebrating World Leprosy Day, Organizing Health camps for old age people, Rendering voluntary services at KMCH, Chennai and participating in “May I Help You Programme at Government ophthalmic hospital, Egmore.  Students participated and presented various programme at OACHC on account of Rose day celebration and Diabetic day celebration. 

v     NSS special camp was organized at Gowdipuram from 22/1/2007 – 31/1/2007.  50 Nss volunteers participated and conducted various programme for village people.  The programme was  inaugurated by Mr. A.R. Kasiviswanathan Trustee.  Mr. Durairaj, Commandent Tamil Nadu Special Police, inaugurated General Health camp.  Students celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March.  Mrs. Sivasankari Advocate for Poonamallee subcourt was the chief guest.  Art of Living classes was organized by NSS unit from 24.9.2007 – 28.9.2007. 

v     International Midwives day was celebrated on 3.5.2007.  Dr.(Mrs).A.V. Raman Dean presented paper on theme “Midwives reach out to women where they live”.  On the mark of International Midwives day celebration, faculty conducted health education programme to Antenatal mothers. 

v     On the account of International Nurses day celebration on 12.5.2007

 v  Prof. S. Kanchana Principal attended a programme on positive practice environment at Sankara Nethralaya hospital. 

v     Dr.(Mrs).A.V. Raman was Chief guest for International Midwives day celebration at CMC Vellore and presented on the theme “Midwives reach out to women where they live”.  

v     Campus interview was conducted by various specialty hospitals like, Madras Medical Mission, Apollo Hospital, Adyar Cancer Institute, Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital  for final year B.Sc students and all the students were selected. 

v     Annual Day- The college celebrated the XV Annual Day on 26.6.2007 at Chinmaya Heritage Hall, Chetpet, Chennai – 31.  Honorable Vice Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Dr. Meer Mustafa Hussain was the Chief Guest. 

Mrs. Valli Alagappan released “Nurture 2007” The AMM Arunachalam Silver Medal for Best Outgoing students were awarded to

                        M.Sc (N) :  Mrs. Yamuna T.V

                        B.Sc (N)  : Ms. V. Geethalakshmi 

            The AMM Annapoorani Arunachalam Silver Medal for Best Clinical Nurse 

                        M.Sc (N) :  Mrs. Jesus Grace Raj Lighty D

                        B.Sc (N)  : Ms. Jyothy 

The Unnamalai Achi Proficiency Prize was awarded to class toppers by Mrs. Olagammai Veerappan 

                        B.Sc (N) III Year :  Ms.Gayathri R

                        B.Sc (N) II Year : Ms. Remya M.R

                        B.Sc (N) I Year : Ms. Mercy Suganya

                        M.Sc (N) II Year : Mrs. Joy Kezia 

The University Gold Medal Winners for the highest marks in Community Health Nursing were awarded a cash prize of Rs. 1,000 each to

                         Ms. Anitha

                        Ms. Reeba

                        Ms. Thenmozhi

           TACT sponsored 2 awards for the “Skilled Clinical Nurse” to IV year students for securing the highest University Practical  marks in Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing I & II, Pediatric Nursing and Community Health Nursing II a cash prize of Rs. 5,000 each was awarded to

             Ms. Gayathri

            Ms. Priya

            Ms. Merlin Lazarus L received the OCN Best Athlete Award.

The  Management honoured 3 senior professors Dr. Natarajan, Dr. Raj Narayanan and Prof. Daniel for their outstanding contribution to the college in their area of expertise. 

Dr. (Mrs). Renuka Somasekar Mukerjee Best Teacher Award was awarded to Dr.(Mrs).A.V. Raman. 

Variety Entertainment programme was given by SNA body and it was appreciated by all. 

v     The College celebrated this year’s Breast Feeding Week by conducting a presentation on the theme “one hour saves one million babies”.  The week was celebrated with various activities like seminar, quiz competition, role play, villupattu at college, tie up hospitals and community health center by faculty and students. 

v     The breast feeding week and First year completion of under five clinic was celebrated at Omayal Achi Community Health Centre with the collaboration of Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Indian Medical Association, Rotary Club of Tambaram, National Neonatal forum and Johnson and Johnson.  Mrs. Valli Alagappan Trustee, was the Chief Guest for the programme.  Students participated actively in various competitions at Child Trust Hospital and bagged prizes for various competitions. 

v     The World Health Day was celebrated this year on the theme “International Health Security – invest in health build a safer future”.  A grand seminar was conducted at our college.  Prof. (Mrs.)  Fathima, Principal, Padmashree College of Nursing, Bangalore was the Chief Guest. 

v     Teacher’s day was celebrated and students honored their respected teachers with a spectacular programme. 

v     Our budding “Fresher’s” came out with excellent talents during fresher’s day. 

v     60th Independence Day was celebrated.  Prof. Mrs. Kanchana, Principal was the Chief Guest and she hoisted the flag. 

v     The college successfully organized blood donation camp in collaboration with Madras Voluntary Blood Donors Association and the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University.  84 units of blood was donated.  

v     The college celebrated its Annual sports Day on Feb 16th 2007.  Mrs. Shanthi, Head mistress of PKGHSS, Ambattur  was the chief guest and  Mr. A.R. Kasiviswanathan, Trustee presided over the function. Ms. Elsavarghese, second year student bagged Lakshmi Arunachalam Rolling shield for individual championship. 

v     World Alzheimer  Awareness day is celebrated every year on 21st September.  Our College celebrated the Alzheimer awareness week by conducting Symposium, poster presentation, elocution, essay and quiz competition by faculty and students.

 v     MR. Jonathan Natraj, Family resident from college of medicine, University of Saskatchewan completed training at Omayal Achi Community Health Centre and SMF Hospital.

 v     Ms. Hannah, Nurse from Denmark visited our College and Omayal Achi Community Health Centre.

 v      Prof. Barry Brown of Saskatchewan visited our college and  gave a guest lecture on Technology for Enhanced Learning for faculty and     students. 

v     Dr. Elango Medical officer from Gremaltes gave a lecture on leprosy updates as part of Anti Leprosy Day. 

v     9 students from our college with teaching staff participated in the inter college sports meet organized by CSI Jayaraj College of Nursing and the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University.

 v     Cancer Awareness Programme was organized by faculty and students in the  college on 11.10.2007.  Dr. Mohan, Medical Officer gave speech and students explained on various exhibits regarding cancer treatment and prevention.  The programme was conducted at Omayal Achi Community Health Centre and Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital.  Students participated in cancer awareness rally organized by  CANSTOP,  Sundaram Medical Foundation.

 v     World Mental Health Day was celebrated in the college on 12.10.2007.  The Psychiatry Nursing Department  faculty presented papers on the theme  to the staffs and students.

 v     On 13.11.2007 M.V. Diabetes speciality center conducted diabetes awarness camp at our college.  The team conducted essay and         drawing competition for 40 students and best 3 were awarded medals and certificates.  Diabetes awareness camp was conducted at Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital.  Dr. T.J. Rao,  Director highlighted on theme.  Students conducted Villupattu, health talk and exhibition on the theme. 

       v      Medical Surgical Department conducted a research on knowledge regarding diabetes among school adolescents at different schools and                     IEC programme on diabetes awareness was given.

  v      Seminar on Diabetes Awareness was organized and presented by faculty in the college.  

v     On 23.11.2007 XVI Lamp lighting ceremony was conducted successfully. 

v    Dr. T.J. Rao, Honorary Director of Sir Ivan Stedeford Hospital was the Chief Guest.  Dr.(Mrs).A.V.Raman Dean, lighted the Florence         Nightingale lamp and delivered the pledge to B.Sc (N) First Year students.  Mr. A.R. Kasi Viswanathan felicitated the Chief Guest.

 v     Dr.(Mrs).A.V.Raman gave keynote address at the State level workshop on Development of Teaching Modules in selected Nursing and         Allied Subjects organized by Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences Coimbatore on 12.11.07 & 13.11.07. 

v     On 20.11.07 Dr. Usha Udupa Psychiatrist gave  a lecture on Child and Adolescent Psychology to faculty and students.

WORKSHOP

            The Nursing Education Department organized a two-day Workshop on the theme “Nursing Education Experiencing a Transition”.  There were about 200 delegates from various colleges in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra and Kerala.

 COMMUNITY NEWS

v     Our Omayal Achi Community Health Centre is dedicated to a philosophy of excellence in providing health services, quality education and community oriented research in an integrated system that values quality life. 

v     People benefit form General Morbidity Clinic, ANC Clinic, Underfive Clinic, ENT Clinic, Siddha Clinic and Eye Clinic. 

v     Eye camp, Dental camp, Women welfare camp, Special camps are conducted for general public who are benefited from the services.

 

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    MARRIAGE

-         Ms. Manjuri M.Sc (N) 2000 –2002 Batch

-         Ms. Sri Bhuvana M.Sc (N) 2005 –2007 Batch

-         Ms. Janet M.Sc (N) 2005 –2007 Batch

-         Ms. G. Gomathi B.Sc (N) 1998 –2002 Batch

-         Ms. Devaprabha B.Sc (N) 1998 –2002 Batch

 PARENTHOOD

ALUMINI ABROAD

 CONDOLENSE 

Mrs. Magdalene Moses M.Sc (N) 2003 –2005 Batch has passed away.

 KEEPING IN TOUCH

     We always have you in our minds and you are welcome to share your personal and professional growth which we can publish in “Nurture 2008”.  We warmly welcome you to visit us all in person or through our email.  Do send your email ID, Address and Photographs with working experience so that we can maintain an album of our Alumnus.

     The Omayal Achi College of Nursing is conducting an Alumni meet and Carnival on 09.02.2008 from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. A CNE will be conducted for the Alumni and  variety programs like game shows, food stall, cultural programme will be conducted.  The college invites you to join the carnival and lunch with us on this special occasion.  We invite  you to attend the same and communicate to us regarding your participation  through email or phone. Also communicate your permanent address and change of address if any. Kindly make it possible to attend the First Alumni meet of our College.

           

Kindly contact us for further information 

Website:            www.omayaln.com

 Email id:            oacn1992@gmail.com

 Phone no:            98843 17515, 94446 20738.

 

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