
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING


Scope
- Academic Scope- Curriculum Delivery, Skill Development and Simulation Training
- Clinical Scope- Field Practice,Home-Based Care and Health Camps
- Public Health & Community Outreach- Health Promotion,School and Occupational Health & Disaster Preparedness
- Research & Evidence-Based Practice-Community-Based Research,Data Collection and Analysis:
- Collaboration and Leadership-Intersectoral Coordination &Leadership Development:
- Career Opportunities for Graduates-Public Health Nurse;Community Health Officer (CHO);School Health Nurse; Health Educator;NGO Project Coordinator;Epidemiology Assistant; Research Associate in Public Health
Activities

Academic Activities
Classroom lectures, tutorials and practical demonstrations. Student-led health education presentations. Assignments, case studies and community diagnosis reports. Guest lectures and expert talks on public health topics.

Clinical & Field Training
Supervised postings at UHTCs, RHTCs, PHCs, CHCs, and sub-centres. Home visits for health assessment, antenatal/postnatal care, and chronic disease follow-up. Participation in health camps (e.g., eye camps, immunizations). School health screenings and programs.

Community Outreach Programs
Awareness programs on hygiene, nutrition, family planning, and disease prevention. Observance of national health days (e.g., World Health Day, Breastfeeding Week). Educational activities like street plays, rallies, and exhibitions. Household surveys and community data collection.

Research and Projects
Community-based research and surveys by students. Assessment of local health issues and needs. Group projects on topics like sanitation, water quality, and maternal health.

Capacity Building and Training
Workshops on first aid, disaster preparedness, and counselling. Training in the use of community health bags and proper documentation.

Collaboration and Extension Work
Partnerships with health departments, NGOs, and local leaders. Participation in national health programs (e.g., Pulse Polio, Ayushman Bharat).