Dr.
Mrs. Ratna Prakash
Dean
Manipal College of Nursing,
Manipal University Qualification
:
- B.Sc. Pure Science ( Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics )
- M. Sc. In Nursing
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Research
- PG Diploma in Higher Education
Domain Knowledge :
- Nursing Sciences Integrated with
Basic Health Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Advanced Health Sciences
Behavioral Sciences
- Education & Nursing Education
- Research methodology as applied to the areas of health & illness
Working Experience :
- Nursing Service in CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu : 5 years
- Teaching in 3 Colleges of Nursing : Total 21+ years
Research :
Investigator in
- MSc. thesis on 'Factors affecting Nurse-Patient Communication'.
- PhD Study on 'Attitude & Life Style of Teachers & Students'
of Health Science Courses towards Preventive Health Care.
- On-going Departmental project on 'Effect of a selective massage
technique on Low Back Pain'.
- Did small Qualitative Studies on
- Comparative study of the effect of two teaching methods
on the attitude of UG Nursing Students towards prevention
of respiratory diseases
- Visual satisfaction of CRF patients with fluid restriction
- Influence of media on the symptom experiences of menopausal
women
- Survey on the 'Perception of the meaning of Profession among
the Nursing Faculty & Students'.
- Survey on the 'Perception of the meaning of Integrated Teaching-
Learning Profession among the Nursing Faculty & Students'.
Research Guidance :
- MSc. Thesis – 26
- MPhil Thesis - 6
- PhD Studies - 3 ( On-Going)
Research Guidance :
- Resource Person to conduct sessions on 'Research Methodology'
in 4 occasions.
- Helped in planning & organizing a 3-months ‘Nursing Aids’ program
under the auspices of Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta.
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