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Date: 11/12/2015
MASTER ROTATION PLAN
INTRODUCTION
Overall plan of rotation of all students in a particular educational institution, showing the placement of the students
belonging to total programme (4 years in B.Sc., N and 3 years in GNM , ANM) includes both theory and practice
denoting the study block, partial block, placement of student in clinical blocks, team nursing, examinations,
vacation, co-curricular activities etc.
It is prepared well in advance for the whole year so that it gives a complete and clear picture about student’s
placements either in theory or field during an academic session. For each year, it can be prepared separately and for
total programme one can be prepared so that every faculty will be aware of student’s placements. Teachers should
follow the Indian nursing council syllabus as a guideline for preparing a rotation plan.
DEFINITION
Master rotation plan is an overall plan which shows rotation of all the students in a particular educational
institution. (Nurses of India-Journal)
Master rotation plan shows the placement of the students belonging to various groups/classes in a clinical
nursing as well as community. (Nurses of India-Journal)
Master rotation plan denotes duration of the placement that includes theoretical block, partial block (Half
clinical, half theory block) and clinical block.
Co-ordination becomes more effective when theory, practice correlates and integrity
exits.
Helps the students and teachers to prepare themselves for working in the areas.
Any modifications are required based on situations concerned, collaboration between the
faculty and service staff can be made for smooth running of organizational activities and
meeting the objectives of educational; programme.
Evaluation of the programme is more effective.
It helps to make tentative advance plans for leave or vacation without jeopardizing the
teaching- learning activities.
INSTRUCTIONS
Theory block (TB)
TB = number hours /day (6) x per week (6) x per/month. (4) = 144 Hours/ month.
Partial Block (PB)
Clinical (8am -1pm) = number of hours/day (5) x per week (6) x per month (4) = 120 hrs/mnth.
Theory (2pm-4pm) = number of Hours/ day (2) x per week (6) x per 1 month (4) = 48 hrs/mnth.
CB = number of Hours/ day (6) x per week (6) x per month (4) = 144 hours / month.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
Objectives of the courses.
Number of students in the class.
Number of department or areas.
Size of the department e.g.: surgical ward, MSW, FSW, post operative ward
Duration of experiences.
Number of persons available for supervision.
Indian Nursing Council and university requirements.
CONCLUSION
Master rotation plan is prepared well in advance for the whole year so that it gives complete and
clear picture about student’s placement either in theory or field during an academic session. For
each year, it can be prepared separately and or total programme one can be prepared so that
every faculty will be aware of students’ placements. Thus, it helps both the students and teachers
to prepare themselves for working in their consecutive areas.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Clement. I, “Textbook On Communication and Educational Technology”, EMMESS
Medical Publishers, Bangalore, 2008:80-85.
2. Neeraja .K.P., “Textbook of Nursing Education”, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 1st edition,
2003:175-181.
3. Pramilaa . R, “nursing communication and educational technology”, Jaypee brothers,
New Delhi, 1st edition, 2010: 180-183.
4. S. Sankaranarayanan. B, Sindhu. B, “Learning and Teaching Nursing”, Barinfil
Publisher, Calicut, 1st edition, 2004: 77-78.
INTERNET
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