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NSS ACTIVITIES
Activities of National Service Scheme
National Service Scheme is a Nobel experiment in academic expansion. It inculcates the spirit of voluntary work among the students and teachers through sustained community interaction. It brings academic institutions closer to society. NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing has been started in the year 2000, volunteers involve actively in both special camp and regular camp activities
ACTIVITIES OF THE NSS UNIT
National Service Scheme is an Indian Government sponsored programme under the Department of Youth Affairs & Sports of the Government of India. It was launched in Gandhiji's Centenary year, 1969, aimed at “Developing Student's Personality Through Community Service”.
The NSS Unit of PSG College of Nursing was started in the year 2000 with an aim to “inculcate the social welfare thoughts in the students, and to provide service to the society without any prejudice.
OBJECTIVE OF NSS:
- To enable the students to understand the community in which they work.
- To understand themselves in relation to their community.
- To identify the needs and problems in the community in the solution of which they can be involved.
- To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility
- To apply their education in finding practical solution to individual and community problems
- To develop competence required for group living and sharing responsibilities
- Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.
- To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude
- To develop capacity to meet emergencies and national disasters and
- To practice national integration.
THE MOTTO:
The motto of NSS is “NOT ME, BUT YOU”. This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless services and appreciation of another man’s point of view and also show consideration for fellow human beings. It insists that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole.
NSS SYMBOL:
The symbol of the National Service Scheme is based on the ' Rath ' wheel of the Konark Sun Temple situated in Orissa. These giant wheels of the Sun Temple portray the cycle of creation, preservation and release, and signify the movement in life across time and space. The design of the symbol, a simplified form of the Sun-chariot wheel primarily depicts movement. The wheel signifies the progressive cycle of life. It stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social transformation and upliftment.
NSS DAY:
NSS was formally launched on 24th September, 1969, the birth centenary year of the Father of the Nation. Therefore, 24 September is celebrated every year as NSS DAY with appropriate programmes and activities.
ACTIVITIES OF NSS
There are two types of activities (Regular Camp & special Camp) to be conducted.
All the activities should be focused towards achieving the objectives of NSS.
REGULAR CAMP ACTIVITIES (JULY 2011 FROM AUGUST 2009)
11.07.2011 World Population Day:
World Population Day was observed by NSS unit based on the theme “Urgency for global issues”. The students were asked to collect the information related to Vital Statistics and its problems, Ways to control the Population and Problems of over population. The same was displayed and evaluated. The prizes were awarded to the best papers.
02.07.2011 Tribal Visit:
The NSS unit had visited Perumalkovilpathi tribal area. The 40 student volunteers, HOD’s, Faculty of College of Nursing also accompanied the team. The population of this village is around 250. A free medical camp was organized and 80 people of the village were screened, among them 20 URI, 33 undernourished children, 7reproductive tract infection and 11 Osteoporosis cases were detected. Medications was provided at free of cost. The people in the village were educated on personal hygiene, menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, Nutrition and oral health. The cloths, toys, stationeries and utensils were distributed to the needy people.
25.06.11 NSS activity:
The YRC and NSS unit had organized a rescue operation and fire extinguishing programme at PSG Paramedical block. Mr.A Murugesan, Superintendent of prison presided over the function. There were 450 students & faculty from Paramedical department and 30 home guards & fire service personnel participated. The home guards exhibited on rescue of person caught under vehicle and buildings. They also demonstrated the skill in bring the victims from most elevated buildings. They demonstrated on various techniques in safe transport of victims to the ground level and also to the ambulance. The programme was telecasted through UTV and also published in Daily Newspapers like The Hindu, Dinakaran and Malaimalar
5.06.11 World Environment Day:
The world environment day was celebrated by NSS unit and organized by a film on forest, generation and degeneration of the earth in the past and now, truth about tiger was telecasted. The students staged a skit on “preservation and conservation of forest”.
31.05.11 World No Tobacco Day Observed:
NSS unit conducted World No Tobacco Day at Central Prison, Coimbatore. Mr.Murugesan, Superintendent of Prison inaugurated the function and welcomed the gathering. PSG College of Nursing students participated in street play, mime show on harmful effects of tobacco usage and Documentary Film and a speech on ‘Tobacco awareness’ was delivered for prisoners took oath against tobacco usage. During the programme, the knowledge and attitude of prisoners regarding smoking and its ill effects was assessed. The volunteers participitated in short skit, mime show on harmful effects of Tobacco usage, enacted a short film on the ill effects of tobacco and a speech on tobacco awareness was delivered for prisoners. At the end of the session prisoners took a pledge assuring to give up tobacco. On the same day the faculty Ms.A Kondal devi, Mr.Baskaran, Mrs.K.Vidhya conducted a programme on WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY was broadcasted in PSG FM on 31.5.11. They had a discussion on the WHO framework convention on tobacco control.
18.04.11 NSS activity:
ECO Club, NSS & SNA organized a film show on Truth about tiger at 5 pm on 18.4.11. All the students and faculty viewed the film.
7.04.11 World Health Day:
The faculty Ms.Kondal Devi, Asst Professor, along with the NSS volunteers conducted a programme on World Health Day which was broadcasted in PSG FM. They had a discussion based on the theme ‘NO ACTION TODAY, NO CURE TOMORROW’ in a form of skit.
31.03.11 World Water Day:
The UG and PG Nursing students participated and won prizes for drawing, painting and power point presentation during the Inter Collegiate Competition organized by PSG College of Pharmacy in commemoration of World Water Day and World Forest Day
24.03.2011 World TB Day:
NSS Unit conducted a film show on Prevention of Tuberculosis in an urban area. The film show was arranged by the Filed Publicity Office, Singanallur.
19.03.2011 Observation of International Science Day:
NSS Unit conducted a competition among volunteers on exhibition of working model. Totally 9 teams participated in the competition with different topics, such as
I year : On blood circulation
II year : On prevention of tuberculosis
III year : On CABG surgery
IV year : HIV disease progression
All the volunteers interestingly participated and prepared the working model. The best three teams were selected and the prizes were given during Intra Cultural Meet on 19.03.2011.
07.03.2011 to 10.03.2011 International Women’s Day:
As part of observing International Women’s Day, the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth & Development University conducted various competitions in Chennai. Among those, our volunteers participated in street play, poster and mime show competitions. On 7.3.2011 they participated in street play and poster competitions. In street play they won second prize and in poster Ms.Devipriya won the third prize. On 10.03.2011, they participated (2 teams) in mime show competition. One team won the first prize. Nearly 33 volunteers participated in the above programme. All of them had a chance to interact with other college volunteers. Each batch was accompanied by Mrs.Gandhimathi & Mrs.K.Vidya, the NSS programme Officers. On 08.03.201, as part of International Women’s Day, NSS Unit, PSG College of Nursing kept the sign board in three places on stressing the 2011 theme. Three best comments were given prizes. The theme was equal rights for women.
12.01.11 to 19.01.11 National Youth Week:
NSS Unit observed National Youth Week by Conducting elocution competition on ‘Youth involvement towards National Development and a debate on ‘Effect of technology among youth’.
03.1.11 Mass awareness on Ill Effects of Smoking and Alcoholism:
NSS volunteers conducted the program at S.S Kulum PHC. They performed a skit on alcoholism and smoking, Natiyamum Nadagamum on effects of alcoholism.
08.12.10 Mass awareness program on Dengue fever:
NSS volunteers performed mass awareness program on Dengue fever at S.S Kulum PHC. Volunteers performed a skit on prevention of dengue fever, Mime show on clinical manifestations, then tableau on the complications of dengue fever. Volunteers conducted a small quiz to the public and distributed prizes to them.
13.11.2010 to 19.11.2010 NSS Special Camp:
NSS Special camp was organized on 13.11.2010 to 19.11.2010 at Kollupalayam. 50 NSS volunteers participated in the camp and we stayed at Government Middle School, Oothupalayam. The programme was inaugurated by Mr.C.N.Rajan, Kazhaga Seyalalar, Chinniampalayam and Mr.A.V.Anbarasu, President, Arasur Panchayat. Various programmes were organized on each day and volunteers interestingly participated in all the programmes. The theme of the camp was based on ‘Healthy Youth for Healthy Nation’.
On 14.11.2010 conducted Medical Camp from PSG Hospitals. Various department doctors came and gave treatment to nearly 7 -10 village people. On 15.11.2010, Fancy Dress Competition at Balwadi & Puppet Show on Dental Hygiene for primary school children was organized.
On 16.11.2010, Education given on Menstrual Hygiene to middle school girls. At 11 a.m. gave Awareness Programme on Plastic Waste Disposal. Volunteers performed street play at various places and we gave a bag from RAAC office to collect the dry plastic waste to shops and school children. The programme is called as WOW – Wealth Out of Waste.
On 17.11.2010 arranged a Session on ‘Stress Management And Improving Memory Power’ to NSS volunteers. On the same day, evening organized a Rally on H1N1 influenza which was felicitated by Mr.Ganesan, District Health Education Officer, DDHS, Coimbatore.
On 18.11.2010, 50 saplings were planted at Kollupalayam area. Dr.Subhadra Iyengar, Eco Club point person planted the saplings. Regarding time management, a practical session was organized to NSS volunteers. Prof.Christy Mekala gave a inspirational Speech on Time Management. On 19.11.2010, Preparation of Soap Powder And Soap Oil and Candle Making was taught to SHG women by Dr.Johnsy Rani from Avinashilingam University life long learning department. Nearly 30 women participated and benefited through this programme. To stress the National Integration various competitions was conducted and prizes were given to school children.
On 18.11.2010 a Film Show was organized by Field Publicity Office, Singanallur on Health And Hygiene and Road Safety at SC Colony, Coimbatore.
At last, 19.11.2010 3 p.m. Valediction programme was felicitated by Mr.Karupusamy, Counselor, Kollupalayam Mrs.Rukmini, Headmistress, Othupalayam Middle School and Prof. Esther Daisy Joel, Prof Beena Chacko, Prizes were distributed to all the participants and winners of the competitions. Those who helped in the programme were honored during valediction. NSS volunteers and school children gave cultural programme to the audience.
1.11.10 Mass Awareness program:
NSS unit conducted the mass awareness program on swineflu awareness at S.S kulum PHC. Volunteers performed a skit on the prevention aspect & Villupattu on the causes of swine flu.
19.10.10 Emergency Evacuation & Disaster Drill at Arasur High School:
NSS unit along with Community Health Nursing Dept, organized the disaster drill at Higher Sec School. After the Evacuation, Demo on Fire Extinguisher operation was taught to students.
24.09.10 NSS Day Observation:
NSS day was observed by conducting the personality Development Program for the Volunteers. Dr Rohini, Lecturer (Selection Grade), Dept of Psychology, Avinashilingam University for Women, came and gave the Lecture on Stress & Time Management.
20.8.10 Observance of Sadhbavana diwas Day:
Sadbhawanadiwas was observed by the NSS volunteers. All the students were participated and one NSS volunteer spoke on National Harmony. Students took Sadbhavana day pledge on that day.
15.8.10 Independence Day Celebration:
Independence Day was celebrated at Oothupalayam Middle school. We conducted various Competitions like Drawing & Singing Competitions, Essay Writing and Elocution Competition to the school students and prizes were given. Students gave cultural at the end of the program. School Leaders from Arasur Panchayat came and felicitated the progam.
3.8.10: World Breast feeding week celebration:
World breast feeding week was observed by conducting awareness program to antenatal mothers at S.S Kul;um PHC , Based on the theme. The theme is emphasizing the BFHI, Ten points to Successful breast feeding. Students performed role play, quiz competition to the mothers. District Health Education Officer Mr Ganesan from DHO Office Felicitated the program. Dr Ramachandran, Medical Officer, S.S kulum PHC, gave encouraging talk to the mothers, and praised the NSS volunteers for their effort.
28.06.10: International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking:
The NSS unit observed International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by having rally on the theme THINK HEALTH NOT DRUGS. Students holded the pluck cards and walked around the HUDCO colony Peelamedu by shouting the slogans. After rally in Thiruvalluvar nagar urban slum area with the help of field publicity office singanallur, film show was organized on preventing drug abuse. NSS Programme Officer Mrs. Gandhimathi, Mrs.Kondal Devi Asst.NSS Programme Officer welcomed the people and inaugurated the film show. Nearly 100 NSS volunteers participated in rally and around 50 people were benefited by this programme. The NSS unit is thankful to Mr.Chandrasekaran, Field Publicity Assistant, Directorate of Field Publicity Office (Singanallur) for this enthusiastic involvement in arranging film show.
23.03.10 World water Day:
PSG College of Pharmacy Conducted a drawing & PowerPoint presentation competitions. In Power point Presentation III year B Sc N student Ms Steffy Jacob got IIIrd Prize.
22.03.10: National science day:
NSS Unit of PSG College of Pharmacy conducted a quiz Competition. Two students from IV year B Sc (N) participated and selected for the main Quiz. They received the Participation Certificates.
11.03.10 & 18.03.10: Mass Awareness Program:
NSS Unit along with Community Health Nursing Dept conducted mass awareness program in Peelamedu, Pattalamman Koil street on the basis of their problems. Students gave different programs like skit on Non Communicable Diseases, Mime show on Personal Hygiene Puppet Show on Worm Infestations, Debate on Environmental Hygiene, and Exhibition on Hypertensive Diet. They asked questions to the public and encouraged them by giving small prizes.
04.03.10: Tribal visit to Athikadavu
As part of NSS Programme 47 II year B.Sc(N) students visited the tribal village Guntur near Athikadavu on 04.03.10. The students visited and spoke with the tribal people get to know about their occupation & their living standards. Students distributed the old clothes which were collected from the faculty & students. They identified their needs & problems & gave the Mass awareness program on Anemia, Alcoholism & Under five care.
01.12.09: Flag Day:
Behalf of the Flag Day, Rs. 100/- was donated from the NSS unit to Indian association for the Blind, IAB Higher Secondary School and Rehabilitation Centre, Sundarajanpatti, Arumbanoor post, Madurai.
8.12.2009: A (H1N1) Influenza awareness Campaign:
NSS Unit jointly with PSG College of Physiotherapy and Field Publicity Office, Singanallur had organized the inaugural function of district wide, A (H1N1) influenza awareness campaign programme. The chief guest of the programme was Mr. Thiru R. Venkatachalam, Worshipful Mayor, Coimbatore explained the students on the mode of transmission and preventive measures of A (H1N1) Influenza. Shri J. Kamalanathan, Station Director, All India Radio, Dr. A. K. Ravikumar, Secretary IMA, Coimbatore, Shri Obeath Selwin, Operating Executive, 108 Emergency Services Coimbatore felicitated the programme. The students of paramedical sciences participated in A (H1N1) Influenza quiz competition and prizes were distributed to the students.
06.11.09: Creativity from Waste
Eco Club & NSS unit conducted a program for the school students under the Theme of Creativity from Waste with a purpose of creating awareness among children towards Global Warming, Climate change & its impact on Health. The schools such as Panchayat Union Elementary school, Nagarajapuram, & PSG Middle School, Vedapatti, Coimbatore were selected. About 65 students had participated & they were taught to make various things out of waste like paper, mineral water bottles, coconut shells, sticks & straws. Activities made were paper bags, pouches, hand bags from old cloth, letter box from paper plates and used cardboard, cell phone stands from used thread cone, tea soy from mineral water bottles, flower vase from mineral water bottles, pen stand from coconut shell, dress for doll from straw etc.
17.09.09: Observation of World Alzheimer’s Day:
The NSS unit along with Medical & Surgical Nursing Department observed the World Alzheimer’s Day by conducting the Essay competitions (Tamil & English) for the III & IV year students. As the elderly population is increasing we created awareness among volunteers by organizing Film show on early diagnosis & treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Related Disorders Society India (ARDSI) supported this by giving materials on the particular disease.
04.09.09: National Nutrition Week Celebration:
The NSS unit along with PIB, New Delhi & Neelambur Health Centre celebrated National Nutrition week by conducting competitions (like Quiz & Painting) to the school students. We created awareness on the importance of Balanced Nutrition & the Effect of Jung foods among school children. This programme was successfully conducted with the help of Dr Ravichandrika MO & Ms Thilaga Social Worker from Neelambur Health Centre. Prizes were sponsored by the Ministry of PIB, New Delhi.
06.08.09 World Breast Feeding Week Celebration:
Along with Rural Health Centre Vedapatti NSS unit, Maternity & Pediatric nursing departments celebrated World Breast Feeding Week celebration on 6th July 2008 at Onapalayam. We conducted Exclusive Breast Fed Baby and Healthy Baby & Healthy Mother Competitions. Around 50 mothers had benefited out of this programme. Health Education was given on the theme “Breast feeding: A vital Emergency Response Are You Ready?” Prizes were sponsored by Rotary club of Texcity, Coimbatore.
Special Camp Program at Kollupalayam, Arasur Panchayat, Coimbatore.
14.11.09: Fancy Dress Competition
15.11.09: Free Medical Camp, Water tank Cleaning, Khabadi Competition, & Street Play.
16.11.09: Children’s day Program
17.11.09: Personality Development Program for Volunteers, Swine Flu awareness to School Children, Creativity From waste to Self Help Group women, White washing to School Building
18.11.09: Rangoli Competition, Tree Plantation
19.11.09: Campus Cleaning, National Integration day Celebration, Memory Screening Program, Free Dental camp.
20.11.09: Valediction Program was felicitated by Mr Karthick, Deputy Mayor of Coimbatore.
STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION
The Student Nurses’ Association is a nation wide organization, that aims for reaping the Best Nurses by sowing the seeds right from the student period. It was established at the PSG College of Nursing in 1995.
ACTIVITIES OF SNA
The SNA Strives hard for the upliftment of the students through professional, educational, extra curricular activities.
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING:
The board members met together & planned the activities for the whole year under the guidance of SNA President Prof. Elizabeth Jean Abraham & SNA Advisor Prof. Meera Saravanan. The executive committee met regularly to plan & discuss about various activities.
GENERAL BODY MEETING:
The general body meeting was conducted once in two months, where the students expressed their views and problems. The participants & winners of various competitions were congratulated.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The ultimate aim of education is build a confident individual contributing to the upliftment of society. The SNA unit has organized the educational activities as follows:
- Students participated in ZENITH-2010 –a zonal level nursing quiz competition, organized by PSG College of Nursing.
- Students participated and won prizes in the THINK and THINK competition during UJJVALA-2011, organized by the SNA unit.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
It was decided to circulate the Nursing Journal of India to all SNA GB members and one volunteer will presented it during every GB meeting.Three students volunteered to participate in the Summer University Course to USA. Ms Keerthana and Ms Priya Rachel did a research study for paper presentation at the 24th SNA Biennial Conference. A study to assess the knowledge, attitude on leadership among nursing students in the health care delivery at PSG College of nursing, Coimbatore is the problem statement. This paper was submitted to the State SNA advisor.
SNA ACTIVTIES FROM JULY 2011 TO JUNE 2009
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S.NO |
MONTH |
SIGNIFICANT DAYS |
ACTIVITIES |
1. |
July 2011 |
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Principal met all the SNA GB members and explained about the University regulations for the forthcoming August- 2011 Examinations. |
2. |
June |
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SNA Scholarship has been applied by 3 students & the forms are sent to TNAI New Delhi. |
3. |
May |
International Nurses Day |
Students from 2007 batch did a panel discussion on the theme (Closing the gap: Increasing access and equity) which was recorded & tele casted by the PSG FM Radio. |
4. |
April |
World Health day |
The competitions on collage & finger printing paint on the theme “Anti microbial resistance: No Action today , no cure tomorrow” was conducted & displayed. |
5. |
March 2011
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International Women’s Day UJJVALA 2011
World Water Day & |
Extempore competition on “Women Empowerment” was held. The intercollegiate cultural was organized. The students participated in competitions. Certificates and shields were distributed to the winners for I, II, III places. |
6. |
February |
National Science Day |
MOHAN Foundation Conducted competition among college students in Coimbatore on the theme “Donate Organ Save Lives”. Our students Participated and won Prizes. |
7. |
January 2011
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Moments 2011
Challenge 2011 Flag Day Kalakendra Competitions |
Our students participated in the academic & cultural at state level competition conducted by GKNM & won prizes. |
8. |
December
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Day for Physically & Mentally Challenged World AIDS Day
TRIFESTA |
The volunteers went to Cheshire home & conducted cultural program & gave sweets to all inmates & five liters of oil. |
9. |
November
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Diwali & Fresher’s Day
Children’s day |
The celebration of lights & welcoming fresher’s with the cultural program was organized. |
10. |
October 2010 |
ADIEU – 2010 |
Farewell to 2006 batch of students by 2007 batch was organized. |
11. |
September
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SNA Handing over session FACETIOUS- 2010 |
SNA Election-2010 results were announced & the New SNA Advisor Prof. Meera Saravanan was Introduced. |
12. |
July 2010 |
Health Program |
Film show was arranged for the public regarding health& sanitation and family welfare program |
13. |
May |
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY CELEBRATION. |
Students observed International nurses day by conducting power point presentation competition and tabloo on the theme DELIVERING QUALITY, SERVING COMMUNITY, NURSES LEADING CHRONIC CARE. |
14. |
April |
WORLD HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION. ‘URBANISATION AND Health’ |
World health day was observed by conducting poster competition based on the theme URBANISATION AND HEALTH & quiz competition on the theme ADOLESCENT HEALTH |
15. |
March |
RELEASE OF SOVINIER, |
Souvenir was released on XXIII State SNA Biennial conference. |
16. |
February |
GKNM CHALLENGE SPORTS DAY |
GKNM –Challenge Sports Day was conducted at GKD School. |
17. |
November |
RAMAKRISHNA MATH MISSION ESSAY COMPETETION |
For the international youth day Ramakrishna Mission had conducted Essay competition. |
18. |
October |
XXIII STATE SNA BIENNIAL CONFERENCE, XXIII NATIONAL SNA BIENNIAL CONFERENCE, |
XXIII State SNA Biennial Conference was conducted in CCN Neyoor. |
19. |
September |
SNA ELECTION, |
The newly elected executive board members took of the charges. |
20. |
July |
World population day |
Students actively organized the day by statistical and articles display related on world and Indian population and mind glowing slogans based on population explosion. |
21. |
June |
International Day Against Drug Abuse. |
Celebrated along with NSS unit Students participated in slogan and tableau competition. Students of 2006 batch won the First prize for tableau based on the theme “DO DRUGS CONTROL YOUR LIFE, YOUR LIFE & YOUR COMMUNITY.” |
YOUTH RED CROSS
The Indian Red Cross Society is a voluntary humanitarian organization, established by an act of the Indian Legislature in 1920, having on its rolls the states, the union territories, the districts and the sub-district branches. Its activities are being directed forward to the “Prevention of Diseases, Improvement of Health and Mitigation of Suffering”. The Indian Red Cross Society realized the importance of the youth way back in 1925 and established Junior Red Cross (JRC) in schools and Youth Red Cross (YRC) in colleges.
OBJECTIVES OF YRCS:
- Promotion and protection of health and life.
- Selfless services to the sick and suffering.
- Promotion of national and international friendship.
- Disaster relief to the victims.
The PSG College of Nursing established its YRC Local Unit in the academic year of 2004-2005.The unit has a total membership of 246 students. The Youth Red Cross wing of our College is proud to reveal its activities that took place during the academic year 2010 – 2011.
ACTIVITIES OF YOUTH RED CROSS
Demonstration on Rescue Operations and Fire Fighting
The YRC and NSS unit organized a rescue operation and fire extinguishing programme at PSG Paramedical block on June 25th 2011.
Mr.A Murugesan, Superintendent of Prison presided over the function. Prof. Elizabeth Jean Abraham, Principal, PSG College of Nursing in her welcome address highlighted on the importance of rescue operation and fire extinguishing activities. She stressed the fact that each and every individual should be prepared to actively involve in the rescue operation as at any time any kind of disaster may out break.
Mr.Mani, Representative of Home Guard department described the organization and functions of home guards and extended the invitation to the students to join hands with them during rescue operation.
There were 450 students & faculty from Nursing, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy and 30 home guards & fire service personnel participated. Security force from PSG also participated in this programme. The home guards exhibited on rescue of person caught under vehicle and buildings. They also demonstrated the skill in bringing the victims from most elevated buildings. They demonstrated on various techniques in safe transport of victims to the ground level and also to the ambulance.
Mr. Douwlath, Deputy Fire Service Officer explained the causes of fire and how each needs to be handled. And also a live demonstration on extinguisher fire over a burning hut was shown. He explained about ABC written on fire extinguisher. He detailed as how it should be prevented from spreading. The students and Security personnel of PSG Institutions actively participated in redemonstration of rescue operation.
With a gesture of acknowledgement Ms. Kondal Devi, Asst.Professor, PSG College of Nursing extended vote of thanks to all the members gathered. Mrs. K.Vidhya, Asst.Professor NSS Programme Officer of PSG College of Nursing felicitated the team spirit exhibited by the members from home guards and fire service department. She also acknowledged the cooperation extended by the members from the media in covering and publishing the programme through their media.
The programme was telecasted in UTV, Sky TV and DTV and also published in The Hindu, The Times of India, Dinakaran and Malaimalar.
District Level Students’ Study Camp:
“District Level students Study Camp on YRC Activities” was held at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kunniamuthur, Coimbatore. Mrs.Vimala.V, Asst.Professor and two students Ms.Keerthana and Ms.Leelavathi had participated in the camp on 10.2.2011.
Innisai Paatu/ Pattimandram:-
In commemoration of World AIDS Awareness Day, Indian Red Cross Local Unit had conducted a “INNISAI PAATU PATTIMANDRAM” on December 2010. YRC volunteers from PSG CN participated as viewers in this programme.
Visit To School For Children With Impaired Hearing And Speech
As a part of YRC, we had taken eight San Diego Summer University students and two faculties to visit the Local Red Cross Unit and School for Children with Impaired Hearing and Speech on 13.1.2011.
District level dissemination workshop of Indian Red Cross activities:
A “District Level Dissemination Workshop of Indian Red Cross Activities” was conducted for the YRC Co-coordinators, by the Local Unit, Coimbatore on 19.7.2011.Mrs.Kalaiarasi, Asst.Professor, YRC Coordinator of PSG CON had participated the workshop.
Volunteer Forum Training:-
“Volunteer Forum Training “was conducted for the YRC volunteers, by the Local Unit, Coimbatore on 20.7.2011.Two students Ms.Cibi Esther Varghese and Ms. Lekha K had participated in the training.
The INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY of Coimbatore Branch had organized a Fund Raising Musical Programme to support projects of acute importance (i.e.Thalir- a home for HIV positive who have been abandoned by their parents/society as well as additional Infrastructure for Deaf children) on 23.1.2010. Entry Tickets were distributed & PSG College of Nursing Faculty had contributed towards the same.
Thus the YRC of our college actively rejuvenates the young spirits to serve the society voluntarily.
TRAINED NURSES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA-LOCAL UNIT
The Trained Nurses Association of India is a National Professional Association of Nurses is established in 1922.
The purposes of TNAI are:
- Upholding the dignity and honour of the nursing profession.
- Promoting a sense of esprit de corps among all nurses.
- Enabling members to take counsel together on matters relating to their profession.
TNAI is functioning for last 100 years and marching ahead with increasing speed and strength. TNAI has existed through rough weather, rough waters, and turbulences, because it has never deviated from the values.
The organization of the TNAI makes it possible for all nurses to participate at some level. beginning with the local unit, which is usually made up of personnel in a specific institution, the level of organization moves to the district, state and national levels
The aims of the TNAI center upon needs of the individual member and problems in the nursing profession as a whole. Such aims include Up-Grading, Development and Standardization of Nursing Education; Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Nurses in India and Registration for Qualified Nurses.
Activities of the TNAI – PSG CN for 2010-2011:
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The TNAI local unit had organized the REGIONAL CONFERENCE on STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE ORGAN DONATION on 28th February 2011. Programme was coordinated by
Prof. Malarvizhi.G HOD, Pediatric Nursing Department and Organizing Secretary
Mrs. Leena Francis Asst.Professor, Fundamentals of Nursing Department. 120 delegates of Under-graduate and Post-graduate students were benefited by this conference. Scientific sessions were dealt by experts in the field of Organ donation. Conference came to an end with a role play on “Organ donation” by MSC Nursing 1st year students of PSG CN.
- TNAI PSG CN Local unit and social committee organized faculty a get together trip on 23.07.2011 to Koduveri water falls near Sathyamangalam. All faculties enjoyed the trip with their children also.
