Archive for month: May, 2024

For admission to the said courses, an offline entrance examination will be conducted by the Board which has been tentatively decided to be held on 09 June 2024.

Eligible/interested candidates who want to appear in the entrance examination for admission to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course can fill out the form from i.e. 11th May 2024 till 25th May 2024 midnight. Along with this, candidates will also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 1000 online through National Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.

SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS

The interested candidates are required to upload the following scanned original and self-attested certificates in PDF format with sizes from 100-200 KB along with the Application Form-

i 1 domicile of UT of J&K/UT of Ladakh as the case may be(For Candidates of UT of Ladakh, ST certificate issued by the Competent Authority of Ladakh shall be treated as Domicile Certificate).

ii Qualifying marks (12th Class) certificate.

iii GNM Marks Card of all Semesters/Years.

iv Registration certificate issued by J&K Paramedical Council.

v Valid Reserved category certificates, (if any).

vi Any other documents, as requested.

The candidates who have appeared/appearing in the final year/Sem. of the GNM examination 2024 and whose result is pending can also apply for the same subject to the condition that they shall have to submit the final year/sem marks card at the time of counseling/admission, as may be decided by the Board, otherwise, their candidature shall be rejected without any further claim(s) from such students.

DOCUMENTS

The following original documents are required to be submitted to the Institution at the time of Admission-

i All the Marks Certificates of the GNM Course.

ii Marks Card of 12th Class.

iii Domicile Certificate for candidates belonging to UT of J&K and ST Certificate as a Domicile for candidates belonging to UT of Ladakh.

iv Category Certificate, if any (applicable for Govt. Colleges/ Institutions only).

v Registration Certificate issued by J&K Paramedical Council.

vi Any other document as may be required by the Institution.

ELIGIBILITY 

The candidates applying for admission to Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing Programme must fulfil the following eligibility criteria-

i A Domicile of UT of J&K/UT of Ladakh as the case may (For Candidates belonging to UT of Ladakh, ST certificate issued by Competent Authority of Ladakh shall be treated as Domicile Certificate).

ii Have passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a Recognized Board and have obtained a Certificate in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Examination and Registered as R.N.R.M. with J&K Paramedical Nursing Council. A male Nurse, trained before the implementation of new Integrated Course besides being registered as a Nurse with J&K Paramedical Nursing Council, shall produce evidence of training approved by Indian Nursing Council for a similar duration in lieu of midwifery in any one of the areas such as O.T. Techniques, Ophthalmic Nursing, Leprosy Nursing, T.B. Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Neurological and Neuro Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Cancer Nursing, Orthopaedic Nursing.

iii Be medically fit.

SYLLABUS

1 The syllabus for the Entrance Test for this course is available in the e-Information Brochure which is available on the BOPEE website.

2 The tentative number of seats, Reservation Policy etc. (Reservation shall be only applicable to Govt. Colleges/ Institutions) for the examination is given in the e-Information Brochure. In case the Board conducts the entrance examination, it shall be conducted in one sitting of two hours duration and the paper shall contain 120 questions comprising different sections.

It is to be noted that, the eligibility is bare minimum/provisional and shall be subject to such changes/benchmarks as may be fixed by the concerned Competent Authority/ University. The Board shall on receipt of any such communication from the concerned authority/University notify the same, which shall govern the eligibility criteria.

However, information about the availability of Online Admit Cards, Venue and Time of the Common Entrance Test will be issued separately in due course of time. Also, the Common Entrance Examination (CET), if any, shall be conducted offline at Jammu/ Srinagar centres simultaneously as may be decided by the Board.

To view the information brochure, click the link below

Bengaluru: Cancer remains the illness most feared across the globe. But to combat these ongoing challenges, cancer diagnostics techniques and technology advancements are helping early detection rates, improving life expectancy, and bringing us closer to cancer care.

In this ongoing fight against cancer, treatments are being revamped by adopting modern technologies that have moved cancer care forward by leaps and bounds. To win over cancer, Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC), Bengaluru, successfully conducted Karnataka’s first Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (RNSM)–a cutting-edge surgical technique—to treat breast cancer. In India, breast cancer rates are notably high, especially among young women, constituting 48% of cases.

The technique combines robotic technology with advanced breast cancer treatment. Through a small almost invisible incision, robotic surgery enables precise mastectomy while sparing and safeguarding nipple and surrounding skin.

Additionally, it facilitates breast reconstruction during the same procedure, offering patients several advantages. These benefits include reduced scarring, quicker recovery times, and improved cosmetic outcomes thus providing better patient satisfaction compared to the traditional mastectomy techniques.

Ms Sridhar’s, reports suggested multi-centric disease and DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma in situ) which if untreated had a high chance of becoming malignant. A mastectomy was the only option and she was not ready to lose her breast. The doctors performed RNSM with implant reconstruction through a small incision where a 4 cm lateral cut was made under her arm, the muscle was dissected, and the cancerous breast was removed post which, the implant and reconstruction surgery was conducted.

Before visiting ACC, many doctors brushed aside stating it’s “normal”.

Meanwhile, Ms Sekhara was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago and had multiple cancerous lumps in all the quadrants of her right breast. She was diagnosed with aggressive type of breast cancer called the Triple Negative Breast Cancer. She underwent immunotherapy and eight cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, after which, the entire lump and axilliary nodes were removed. An RNSM with implant reconstruction was conducted and today, she is recovering, pain-free, and is healthier than she was six months ago.

Dr Jayanti Thumsi, Lead Surgeon–Breast Oncology at ACC, Bengaluru, said “Despite the high prevalence, breast cancer survival rates have significantly improved due to early detection and advanced therapies. With this innovation, our focus is not just on clearing cancer but ensuring a good quality of life for the patients. Unlike the traditional mastectomy that leads to compromising the aesthetics of femininity, the innovative surgery such as RNSM provides a significant impact on the physical and emotional aspects of the patient.”

Dr Vishwanath S, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, ACC, Bengaluru, said, “Robotic nipple sparing mastectomy is one of the novel and promising surgical techniques which is considered to be safe, reducing the chances of skin and nipple complications (necrosis) with early wound healing facilitating early delivery of chemotherapy, with better post-surgical quality of life and physical /sexual well being.”

28-year-old Ms Lalitha Sridhar (name changed on request) said, “I am happy to have made the right decision and opted for RNSM. This technique spared me from taking chemotherapy or radiation. If I had left it for a longer time then I would have had 88% chances of pre-cancerous breast lump to have turned into a full-fledged cancer.” Ms Sridhar was discharged on the third day post-surgery.

Mr Dinesh Madhavan, President- Group Oncology & International, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, said, “Robotics has revolutionized cancer care, implementation of advanced materials and designs along with the integration of imaging and visualization technologies have enhanced surgical accuracy and faster recovery. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning aids in surgical decision-making by improving the recognition of minute and complex anatomical structures. Advancements through Robotic procedures like Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (RNSM) have led to faster recovery and fewer complications in patients. The growth curve of robotic surgery points to innovation and the RNSM by Apollo stand as a testament to the persistent pursuit of progress in healthcare”

Mr Tapan Desai, Area Sales Director, Intuitive, said, “Intuitive is excited to celebrate yet another milestone with Apollo Hospitals as they complete a robotic mastectomy procedure. This accomplishment underscores our shared commitment to advancing surgical innovation and enhancing patient care. We commend the skilled surgical team at Apollo Hospitals for their dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology for the benefit of their patients.”

Upon arrival at the
private hospital, the medical staff refused to admit her due to the severity of
her condition. Consequently, the family brought the woman back home at
midnight, where she tragically passed away on Tuesday. The decision to
expel Gupta highlights the serious nature of the situation and raises concerns
about the quality of care provided at the hospital.      

Commenting on the issue, the principal told Times of India, “A three-member committee of medical officers constituted to review the matter found the doctor’s negligence in attending to the pregnant woman to be deliberate and indefensible. Staff nurses have been warned of stern action in case they’re found to be negligent again.”    

Medical dialogues team had earlier reported a similar incident at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College where a pregnant woman was brought to the Kanwatia Hospital with labour pain. It was alleged that the hospital staff denied her admission and consequently, she delivered her baby outside the main gate of the hospital. The woman reportedly was in a high-risk pregnancy as her haemoglobin level was much below normal.