Department

Medical Surgical Nursing

HOD: Prof. Shobha K R • Professor & Head

The largest clinical department at ACN — covering adult health nursing across medical, surgical, critical care, and specialty units.

Head of Department
Prof. Shobha K R — HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing
Prof. Shobha K R
Professor & Head — Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
M.Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing)
Our department is committed to producing competent nurses who can provide holistic care across the continuum of adult health — from preventive to critical care. Through evidence-based practice and hands-on clinical training at AHRC, we prepare students to excel in the most demanding healthcare environments.
Critical Care Nursing Perioperative Care Oncology Nursing Evidence-Based Practice
Department Overview

The Department of Medical Surgical Nursing is the largest clinical department at Adichunchanagiri College of Nursing, covering the full spectrum of adult health nursing — from general medicine and surgery to critical care, oncology, and emergency nursing.

Students receive comprehensive training in B.Sc Nursing (2nd & 3rd year) and Post Basic B.Sc, learning to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for adult patients with acute and chronic conditions. The department emphasises evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and compassionate patient-centred care.

Critical Care Nursing Perioperative Nursing Oncology Nursing Cardiac Nursing Emergency Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing Department
Clinical Training

Hands-on training at AHRC ICU, surgical wards, and emergency department with real patient care exposure.

Research Focus

Evidence-based nursing research in critical care, wound management, and patient outcomes improvement.

Simulation Labs

Simulated patient labs with mannequins and critical care equipment for safe, repeated practice of complex procedures.

Lab Facilities

Dedicated medical-surgical nursing lab with IV training kits, catheterisation models, and wound care stations.

Facilities & Labs
Medical Surgical Nursing Lab
Laboratory Equipment
  • Simulated patient labs for critical care procedures
  • IV insertion & infusion pump training kits
  • Catheterisation and wound care models
  • Cardiac monitoring & ECG equipment
  • Ventilator management training units
  • Surgical instrument trays and draping kits
Clinical Training Sites at AHRC
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU) — Medical & Surgical
  • General Medicine & General Surgery Wards
  • Emergency Department & Trauma Centre
  • Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Wards
  • Oncology Ward & Dialysis Unit
  • Operation Theatre Complex
Resources
  • Dedicated department library with reference textbooks
  • Multimedia-enabled smart classroom for demonstrations
  • Clinical skills logbook for competency tracking

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