tables have been supplemented with the text for quick understanding The book has been organized in a logical sequence and is systematically framed to augment the learning Clinically applied aspects have been covered throughout the book extensively Unit Outline provides a glimpse of topics discussed in the unit University pattern questions have been covered under Assess Yourself Section at the end of every unit Last but not least, each chapter has a standard format starting with Learning Objectives, Unit Outlines and Key Terms and Chapter Outline, followed by the procedures.
Sushma Pandey, PhD (MSN), is a Professor at KJ Somaiya School and College of Nursing, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra. She holds a Master’s in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Cardiothoracic) from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, and a Diploma in Hospital Administration. She is also a certified Sujok therapist.
Dr. Pandey has 12 years of experience as a nurse educator and has been recognized with the Birla Quality Award for best practices. She has an active interest in research and collaborative learning, and has won prizes for scientific poster presentations at international conferences. She also serves as an approved examiner and inspector for Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and other deemed universities.
Avani Oke is the Principal of K. J. Somaiya School and College of Nursing, Sion, Mumbai, a position she has held since 2014. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and around 10 years of clinical experience. She joined the Somaiya Group in 2012 as Vice Principal and was promoted to Principal in 2014.
She began her career as a Staff Nurse at LTMG Hospital and College of Nursing, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, and later worked at Breach Candy Hospital and Hinduja Hospital. She has served in academic roles including Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, and Associate Professor. She has also worked as Clinical Care Coordinator at Lilavati Hospital and Education Coordinator at Kindred Hospital, New Jersey, USA.
She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing (Child Health Nursing) and a PhD from SNDT Women’s University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Management. She received the Best Teacher Award in 2011 and the Best Management Quality Practice Award in 2018. She has presented and published scholarly work and serves on the INAI Editorial Board and as an editor of the International Journal of Nursing and Occupational Health.
Neena Nair M. (A) is currently working as an Assistant Lecturer at K. J. Somaiya School and College of Nursing, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra. She completed her BSc (Nursing) from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences and has over 9 years of teaching experience.
She was honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2016 by Somaiya Ayurveth. She is a contributor to the Nursing Foundation Procedure Manual, has conducted various research studies, and has presented papers at national conferences. She has also organized several national and international conferences and webinars.
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