COLLEGE OF NURSING

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The Academic year 2015-2016 has been another year of great

success for the College of Nursing with exceptional achievements in

areas of nursing education, research, and community service. I am

humbly recognizing the essential contributions and efforts by our

previous Dean, Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh in ensuring that the college

excellence is upheld up to the moment of the transition of

administration towards the end of the Academic Year 2016-2017

I would like to commend our passionate and hardworking

students, staff, faculty, college leaders, and stakeholders, both past

and present, for their work, support and valuable contributions to

ensure that the college realizes and maintains its leadership stand in

the Sultanate of Oman.

Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah

Dean, College of Nursing

Dean’s Message



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I. Dean’s Message ………………………………………………………………………. 3

II. The College ……………………………………………………………………………7

1. College at a Glance ………………………………………………………………. 9

2. Vision/Mission/Core Values ………………………………………..………….. 10

3. College Administration …………………………………………………………. 11

4. College Support Staff ………………………………………………...…………..14

5. Faculty and Staff ………………………………………………….……………...15

III. Highlights in 2015- 2016 ………………………………………………….………19

1. Enrollment and Graduation ……………………………………….……………20

2. ACEN Accreditation ……………………………………………………………...20

3. MSN Program ……………………………………………………….…………….20

4. Research Productivity …………………………………………...…..…….…….20

5. Community Engagement ………………………………………………..….…...21

6. Honors, Awards and Recognition ………………………………….…….….….21

7. International Partnership ……………………………………………….……...21

8. Continuing Professional Development ………………………………………..22

IV. Faculty Teaching …………………………………………………………...….…...23

1. Courses Offered …………………………………………………………..……...24

2. Simulation Technology ………………………………………………….……...26

V. Research and Scholarly Activities ……………………………………….………..27

1. Scientific Publications …………………………………………………....……..28

2. Conference Proceedings ……………………………………………….….…….33

3. Book Chapter ……………………………………………………………..……...34

Table of Contents

4. Research Presented in a Conference ……………………………………...…..35

5. Media …………………………………………………………….………………...38

6. Research Projects …………………………………………………...……………38

7. Editorial Positions ……………………………………………………….………41

VI. Extended Professional Services ……………………………………....…………..45

1. As Resource Speaker ………………..……………………………….………….46

2. As Lead Person/Facilitator …………………..…………..…………………….46

3. As Expert Reviewer ……………………………………………………………..46

3. As Examiner/Adjudicator ……………………………...….……………………47

VII. Student-Related Activities ………………………………………...…..…………49

VIII. Community Service………………………………………………....…………….53

IX. College Committees ………………………………………………………...………59

1. Standing Committee …………………………………………………………..…60

2. Accreditation Committee …………………………………………...…………...64

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THE COLLEGE

COLLEGE AT A GLANCE

M s. Anitha Nesa Thanka, lecturer from the

Department of Adult Health and Critical Care

was conferred the Best Teacher Award 2016.

D r. Esra Al Khasawneh was selected and honored as a

highly distinguished nurse leader and fellow by the

Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).

S QU College of Nursing will start implementing

its MSN Program for Adult and Critical Care in Fall

2016.

T he Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted SQU

College of Nursing Baccalaureate Program the Initial Accreditation

Status.

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M s. Irene Kizza, lecturer from the

Adult health and Critical care

D e p ar tm e n t , b a g ge d th e

outstanding poster award for her poster

presentation during the 2016 International

Conference in Emergency Medicine and

Public Health–Qatar (ICEP-Q 2016) held at

Doha Qatar on January 14 to 18, 2016.

D r. Gerald Amandu Matua,

lecturer from the Department of

F u n d a m e n t a l s a n d

Administration was conferred

the Best Researcher Award 2016.

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Vision

The vision of College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University is to be among the leading

colleges in the region with high standards of nursing education, service and research.

Mission

The mission of the College of Nursing at SQU is to respond to the health care needs of

the Omani society through the development and execution of strong educational nursing

programs, service and research.

Core Values

Excellence

Professionalism

Diversity

Community Service

Caring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the graduates in nursing are able to

demonstrate the following competencies.

Provide ethical and professional nursing care to individuals, families and community.

Ensure safety and quality in the care of individuals, families and community.

Utilize evidence based nursing process in provision of holistic, culture-sensitive care across

life span and health – illness continuum.

Provide leadership in the delivery, management and advancement of health care in a

changing health care environment.

Practice effective communication skills at all levels of care.

Adopt critical thinking in clinical nursing practice.

Collaborate and work effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

Demonstrate ability to learn independently.

1. Vision, Mission, Core Values

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Esra Al Khasawneh, RN, DNSc


2. College Administration

Nabil Mohamoud Al Balushi

Director, Administration

Jayanthi Radhakrishnan, RN, MSN

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Studies

Gerald Amandu Matua, RN, DLitt & Phil

Assistant Dean, Clinical Affairs

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Michael Leocadio, RN, DNsgM

Assistant Dean, Training and Community Services

Erna Judith Roach, RN, PhD

Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Research

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Suja Karkada, RN, PhD

HOD, Fundamentals and Administration

Vathsala Sadan, RN, PhD

HOD, Community and Mental Health

Shreedevi Balachandran, RN. MSN

Acting HOD, Adult Health and Critical Care

Vidya Seshan, RN, PhD

HOD, Maternal and Child Health

DEAN’S OFFICE

3. College Support Staff

A. Dean’s Office

Ms. Rahma Al Harrasi, Coordinator

Ms. Ruby P. Natividad, Coordinator

Mr. Rey Evan Eugenio, Coordinator

B. Administrative and Technical Support

Mr. Khalid Hilal Al-Harrasi, Coordinator

Mr. Abdulmuttalib Al-Hinai, Computer technician

Mr. Hisham Muslem Hashil Al Haimli, Computer technician

Ms. Naama Ali Said Al Lamki, Coordinator

Mr. Mahmood Al Mahrezi, Clerk

Mr. Roderick Alabado Cortez, Coordinator

Ms. Aisha Nassir Al-Sheibi, Clerk

Mr. Younise Masood Said Al-Hinai, Clerk

Ms. Fawziya Rashid Ali Al Hinai, Clerk

Ms. Suheir Zaher Khalfan Al Hadhrami, Coordinator

Ms. Ibtisam Saud Said Al Omari, Coordinator

Ms. Samira Suleiman Salim Al Hatmi, Clerk

Ms. Rahma Khalifa Abdullah Al Shamaki, Clerk

Ms. Sharifa Said Al Hamadani, Clerk

Mr. Mohammed Ali Juma Al-Maharbi, Messenger

Mr. Sami Abdullah Al Agbari, Messenger

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4. Faculty and Staff

A. Fundamentals and Administration

Dr. Suja Karkada, Head of Department

Ms. Jayanthi Radhakrishnan, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Dr. Michael Leocadio, Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service

Dr. Gerald Amandu Matua, Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs

Dr. Porkodi Arjunan, Assistant Professor

Dr. Jahara Noor Ali Hayudini, Lecturer

Ms. Arwa Atef Sultan Obeidat, Lecturer

Mr. Dennis C. Fronda, Lecturer

Ms. Jansi Natarajan, Lecturer

Mr. Sulaiman Al-Sabei, Lecturer

Mr. Alaa Bashayreh, Lecturer

Ms. Asma Al Yahyaei, Lecturer

Ms. Arcalyd Rose R. Cayaban, Lecturer

Mr. Leodoro J. Labrague, Lecturer

B. Adult Health and Critical Care

Ms. Shreedevi Balachandran, Head of Department (Acting)

Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah, Associate Professor

Dr. Melba Sheila D'Souza, Assistant Professor

Dr. Joshua Kanaabi Muliira, Assistant Professor

Dr. Eilean Lazarus Rathinasamy, Assistant Professor

Dr. Khaled Al Omari, Assistant Professor

Dr. Godfrey Katende, Assistant Professor

Ms. Anandhi Deva Amirtharaj, Lecture

Ms. Chandrani Isac, Lecturer

Mr. Ephraim Catoto Mirafuentes, Lecturer

Ms. J. Anitha Nesa Thanka, Lecturer

Ms. Huda Salim Yaqoob Al-Noumani, Lecturer

Ms. Joy Kabasindi Kamanyire, Lecturer

Ms. Susan Achora, Lecturer

Ms. Maryam Mohammed Al Harrasi, Lecturer

Ms. Devakirubai Jacob, Lecturer

Mr. Omar Ali Mohammed Al-Zaabi, Lecturer

Mr. Nasser Majid Dhawi Al Salmi, Lecturer

Ms. Irene Betty Kizza, Lecturer

Ms. Hema Roslin Samson, Lecturer

Ms. Salma Juma Fadhil Al Mukhaini, Lecturer

Ms. Hatham Abdullah Mohammad Al Rawahi, Demonstrator

Ms. Rahma Khalifa Abdullah Al Shamakhi, Coordinator

C. Maternal and Child Health

Dr. Vidya Seshan, Head of Department

Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh, Associate Professor, Dean

Dr. Erna Judith Roach, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate and Research

Dr. Judie Arullapan, Assistant Professor

Dr. Girija Madhavanprabhakaran, Lecturer

Ms. Savithri Raman, Lecturer

Ms. Lina Mohd Wali Shakman, Lecturer

Ms. Deepa Shaji Thomas, Lecturer

Ms. Iman Al Hashmi, Lecturer

Ms. Basma Mohammed Abdullah Al Yazidi, Lecturer

Ms. Zainab Nasser Sulaiman Al Azri, Lecturer

Ms. Harshita Prabhakaran, Lecturer

Ms. Sheeba Elizabeth J, Lecturer

Ms. Frincy Francis, Lecturer

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D. Community and Mental Health

Dr. Vathsala Sadan, Head of Department

Mr. Mohammad Abuel Ealeh, Lecturer

Mr. Joshy Abraham, Lecturer

Mr. Nasir As’ad Ibrahim Matani, Lecturer

Ms. Kannekenti Saraswathi, Lecturer

Mr. J Devan Prabudoss, Lecturer

Ms. Baseema Abu Farsakh, Lecturer

Ms. Zainab Al Kindi, Lecturer

Ms. Wafa Al Jabri, Lecturer

Mr. Mohammed Qutishat, Lecturer

Mr. Abd Al hadi Ibrahim Hasan, Lecturer

Ms. Aziza Al Sawafi, Lecturer

Ms. Samia Al Harrasi, Demonstrator

Ms. Khalood Al Abri, Demonstrator

E. Nursing Education and Clinical Simulation Unit

Ms. Sumaiya Nasser Al-Kindi, Laboratory Superintendent

Ms. Zakiya Ali Nasser Al Subeihi, Laboratory Technician

Ms. Kawkab Abdullah Al Garabi, Laboratory Technician

Ms. Samia Salim Said Al Sabari, Laboratory Technician

Ms. Nawal Hamdan Al Saeghi , Laboratory Technician

Mr. Abdullah Said Al Yahyaei, Laboratory Technician

Ms. Nisreen Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Lecturer

Ms. Divya Raghavan, Lecturer

Ms. Sophia Joshua, Lecturer

Ms. Atiya Said Salim Al Furqani, Lecturer

Ms. Aysha Khalifa Al Hashmi, Demonstrator

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HIGHLIGHTS IN 2016

2. ACEN Accreditation

3. MSN Program

4. Research Productivity

Highlights in 2015-2016

1. Enrollment and Graduation

During the academic year, one hundred fifteen (115) students were admitted into

the college. Of which, twenty one (21) were under the bridging pathway and

remaining ninety four (94) students were under the regular pathway.

During the university commencement exercises, ninety three students (93)

graduated from the college.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted SQU College

of Nursing Baccalaureate program the Initial Accreditation Status. ACEN is

the entity that is responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing

education programs, both postsecondary and higher degree, which offer either

a certificate, a diploma, or a recognized professional degree (clinical doctorate,

master’s/post-master’s certificate, baccalaureate, associate, diploma, and

practical). It is based in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

SQU College of Nursing will start implementing the first MSN program for Adult

and Critical Care in the Sultanate in Fall 2016.

During the academic year 2015-2016, the college received over 25,320 Omani

Rials for research funding. The majority of the faculty research were funded

through the university’s internal grant.

A sixty five percent (65%) increase in the number of publications was noted

from 37 in 2015 to 57 in 2016. Adult Health and Critical Care Department registered the

highest number of published papers.

Eighteen (18) faculty were involved in editorial work and peer review of

publications.

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One hundred fifty seven percent (157%) increase in the number of citations were

registered when compared to the previous year. Among the different

departments, the Adult Health and Critical Care Department had the highest

number of citations in 2016.

Throughout the academic year, the college provided various community

activities to its stakeholders such as through health education campaigns, first aid

workshops, health screening, and counseling.

Faculty had their fair share in bringing pride and honor to the college by

reaping awards and recognition.

Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh was selected and honored as a highly distinguished nurse

leader and fellow by the Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

(FAAN). She is the first Arab fellow in the Academy representing Arab

Institution.

Dr. Gerald Amandu Matua, lecturer from the Department of Fundamentals and

Administration was conferred the Best Researcher Award 2016.

Ms. Anitha Nesa Thanka, lecturer from the Department of Adult Health and

Critical Care was conferred the Best Teacher Award 2016.

Ms. Irene Kizza, lecturer from the Adult health and Critical Care Department,

bagged the outstanding poster award for her poster presentation during the

2016 International Conference in Emergency Medicine and Public Health–

Qatar (ICEP-Q 2016) held at Doha Qatar on January 14 to 18, 2016.

The college continued to strengthen its linkages with different institutions

abroad. The following were the international linkages entered into by the

college.

1. University of Nebraska Medical Center

2. Universiti Putra Malaysia

3. University of Toronto

4. Community Engagement

5. Honors, Awards and Recognition

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7. Continuing Professional Development

In the academic year 2015-2016, the college continued to arrange and provide

continuing professional activities to its faculty and staff through lectures,

seminars, trainings and updates. The following were the continuing

professional activities attended by the colleges’ staff and faculty.

1. Faculty Orientation

2. OSCE Workshops

3. Debriefing Simulation Strategies in Teaching and Learning

4. Workshops on Moodle

5. Orientation on Library Database Usage

6. Undergraduate Studies Academic Regulations - Academic Advising

7. Student Advising and Probation

8. E-learning Workshops

9. Arabic Classes for non Arabic speaking faculty

10. Exam Questions Construction and Design

11. i-Clicker

12. Compressed Gas Cylinders Safety

13. Statistics Analysis Workshop: Beginners’ Level

14. Patient Simulator K Plus System

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FACULTY TEACHING

Course Title Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016

NURS 1001: Introduction to Nursing

Profession / /

CHEM 2105: General Chemistry for Nurses / /

NURS 1008: Microbiology and Immunology / /

NURS 1010: Anatomy and Physiology I / /

NURS 2007: Fundamental of Nursing Theory / /

NURS 2008: Fundamentals of Nursing (Lab) / /

NURS 2016: Anatomy & Physiology II / /

NURS 2015: Health Assessment with (Lab) / /

NURS 2032: Biochemistry / /

NURS 4018: Nursing Administration

(Theory) / /


(Clinical) / /

NURS 1004: First Aid Under CMH /

NURS 4022: History, Trends, Issues and

Ethics Under MCH / /


NURS 3018: Maternal Health Nursing / / -

NURS 3019: Maternal Health Nursing

(Clinical) / / -

NURS 3020: Child Health Nursing / / -

NURS 3021: Child Health Nursing

(Clinical) / / -

NURS 3024: Nursing Research / / /

NURS 3025: Psychosocial Aspects of Care / / Under CMH

NURS 3026: Biostatistics / / -

NURS 4022: History, Trends, Issues and

Ethics in Nursing / / Under FAN

NURS 4023: Advanced Clinical Nursing / / /

NURS 4024: Graduation Project /

1. Courses Offered


B. Maternal and Child Health

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NURS 2019: Pathophysiology / /

NURS 2020: Adult Health Nursing I / /

NURS 2017: Basic Pharmacology & Dosage

Calculation / /

NURS 2018: Pharmacology for Nurses / /

NURS 3014: Adult Health Nursing II / /

NURS 3015: Adult Health Nursing (Clinical) / /

NURS 3023: Critical Thinking / /

NURS 3022: Gerontological Nursing /

NURS 4014: Critical Care Nursing / /

NURS 4015: Critical Care Nursing (Clinical) / /

NURS 4021: Nursing Informatics /

NURS 4023: Advanced Clinical Nursing / /

NURS 4024: Graduation Project / /

NURS 4023: Advanced Clinical Nursing with

Graduation Project /

C. Adult Health and Critical Care


NURS 1002: Sociology / /

NURS 1004: First Aid / /

NURS 1006: Human Relations in Health and

Illness /

NURS 1007: Psychology / /

NURS 1009: Communication Skills and Group

Dynamics / /

NURS 3016: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing / /

NURS 3017: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

(Clinical) / /

NURS 3027: Nutrition in Wellness and Illness / /

NURS 4016 Community Health Nursing

(Clinical) / /

NURS 4017: Community Health Nursing

(Clinical) / /

NURS 4020: Health Promotion and Health

Education / / /


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In 2016, the Nursing Education and Clinical Simulation Unit supported simulation

activities of students in various courses.


NURS 2008: Fundamentals of

Nursing Lab / /

NURS 2015: Health Assessment with

Lab / /

NURS 2021: Adult Health Nursing I

(Clinical) / /

NURS 3015; Adult Health Nursing II

(Clinical) / /

NURS 3017: Psychiatric Mental

Health Nursing (Clinical) / /

NURS 3019: Maternal Health Nursing

(Clinical) / /

NURS 3021: Child Health Nursing

(Clinical) / /

NURS 4017: Community Health

Nursing (Clinical) / /

NURS 4015: Critical Care Nursing

(Clinical) / /

NURS 4023: Advanced Clinical

Nursing / / /


(Clinical) / /

2. Simulation Technology

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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES


Cherian, S., & Karkada, S. (2015). Effect of education related to oral care practices on

nurses’ knowledge, practice and clinical outcomes of mechanically ventilated

patients in Dubai. International Journal of Nursing Research and Practice, 2(1), 9-

14.

Juliana, M., & Porkodi, A. (2015). Stress and Coping among Indian Haemodialysis

Patients. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 5(4), 18-23.

Labrague, L. J., McEnroe-Petitte, D. M., Papathanasiou, I. V., Edet, O. B., Arulappan, J.,

Tsaras, K., & Fronda, D. C. (2016). Nursing students' perceptions of their

instructors' caring behaviors: A four-country study. Nurse Education Today, 41, 44-

49.

Labrague, L.J., & McEnroe – Petitte, D.M. (2016) Effects of music listening on anxiety and

physiologic parameters in women undergoing gynecologic surgery. Clinical Nursing

Research, 25(2), 157 – 173.

Labrague, L.J., & McEnroe – Petitte, D.M. (2016) Use of music intervention for reducing

anxiety and promoting satisfaction in first-time Filipino fathers. American Journal

of Men’s Health, 10(2), 120 – 127.

Labrague, L.J., Yboa, B.C., McEnroe – Petitte, D.M., Lobrino, L.R. & Brennan, M.B. (2016)

Disaster Preparedness in Philippine Nurses. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 48(1),

98 – 105.

Labrague, L.J., McEnroe – Petitte, D.M., Papathanasiou, I.V., Edet, O.B., Arulappan, J.

Tsaras, K. (2015) Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Their Own Caring Behaviors: A

Multicountry Study. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge. Advance Online

Publication. DOI: 10.1111/2047-3095.12108

Labrague, L.J., McEnroe-Petitte, D.M., Achaso, R.H., Cachero, R. & Mohammad M.R.A

(2016) Filipino Nurses’ Spirituality and Provision of Spiritual Nursing Care.

Clinical Nursing Research, 25(6), 607 – 625.

Natarajan, M. J. R., Al-Khasawneh, E. M., & Bartlett, J. L. (2016). Simulation in nursing

education: faculty and prelicensure BSN student perspective-an integrated

review. International Educational Scientific Research Journal, 2(6), 89-92.

Porkodi Kowsalya .R, Akila .P, Malarvizhi .M (2015). Effectiveness of Behavioural

Intervention on Anxiety and Tolerance among Gastroscopy Patients. International

Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(9), 827-830.

Sacrias, G.G., Rathinasamy, E.L., Elavally, S., Arjunan, P. ( 2015). Effect of nursing

interventions on thirst and interdialytic weight gain of patients with Chronic

Kidney Disease subjected to Hemodialysis. Brunei Darussalam Journal of Health, 6

(1), 13-19.

1. Scientific Publications

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Achora, S., & Kamanyire, J. K. (2016). Disaster Preparedness: Need for inclusion in

undergraduate nursing education. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16

(1), e15.

Ammouri, A. A., Al-Daakak, Z. M., Isac, C., Gharaibeh, H., & Al-Zaru, I. (2016). Symptoms

Experienced by Jordanian Men and Women after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Surgery. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 35(3), 125-132.

Ammouri, A. A., Tailakh, A., Isac, C., Kamanyire, J. K., Muliira, J., & Balachandran, S.

(2016). Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among a Community

Sample in Oman: Pilot study. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(2),

e189.

Al‐Daakak, Z. M., Ammouri, A. A., Isac, C., Gharaibeh, H., & Al‐Zaru, I. (2016). Symptom

management strategies of Jordanian patients following coronary artery bypass

grafting surgery. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 22(4), 375-383.

Almukhaini, S. J., Donesky, D., & Scruth, E. A. (2016). OMAN: The Emergence of the

Clinical Nurse Specialist. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 30(2), 71-73.

Alum, A. C., Kizza, I. B., Osingada, C. P., Katende, G., & Kaye, D. K. (2015). Factors

associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse among postnatal women in

Uganda. Reproductive Health, 12, 107.

AL-Rawajfah, O. M., & Tubaishat, A. (2015). Nursing students' knowledge and practices of

standard precautions: A Jordanian web-based survey. Nurse Education Today, 35

(12), 1175-1180.

Dhikhil, L.R., Lisamma Solanky, C.D. & Lazarus. E.V.L. (2016). Review Article Nursing

Interventions to promote sleep in COPD patients. Innovational Journal of Nursing

and Healthcare, 2(1), 171-176.

Dhikhil, L.R., Lisamma Solanky, C.D. & Lazarus. E.V. (2016). EBP in action: An

experience on nursing interventions to promote sleep-application of Iowa Model of

evidence-based practice to promote quality care. International Journal of Nursing

Research, 2(1), 133-138

D’Souza, M. S., Venkatesaperumal, R., Ruppert, S. D., Karkada, S. N., & Jacob, D. (2016).

Health related quality of life among Omani men and women with type 2

diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Research,

D'Souza, M. S., Ruppert, S. D., Parahoo, K., Karkada, S. N., Amirtharaj, A., Jacob, D.,

Balanchandran, S... & Al Salmi, N. M. D. (2016). Foot care behaviors among adults

with type 2 diabetes. Primary Care Diabetes, 10(6), 442-451.

Isac, M. C., & Abraham, M. J. (2016). The Prevent-Predict-Prescribe Model: Defeating

Depression Among Asian Nursing Students. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health

Science, 5(4), 72-77.

Kamanyire, J. K., & Achora, S. (2015). A Call for More Diploma Nurses to Attain a

Baccalaureate Degree: Advancing the nursing profession in Oman. Sultan Qaboos

University Medical Journal, 15(3), e322.

Katende, G., & Mugabi, B. (2015). Comforting strategies and perceived barriers to

pediatric pain management during IV line insertion procedure in Uganda’s national

referral hospital: A descriptive study. BMC Pediatrics, 15, 122.

Katende, G., & Becker, K. (2016). Nurse-led care interventions for high blood pressure

control: Implications for non-communicable disease programs in

Uganda. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 4, 28-41.

Katende, G., & Donnelly, M. (2016). Shining a Light on Task-Shifting Policy: Exploring

opportunities for adaptability in non-communicable disease management

programmes in Uganda. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 16(2), e161.

Kizza, I. B., Muliira, J. K., Kohi, T. W., & Nabirye, R. C. (2016). Nurses’ knowledge of the

principles of acute pain assessment in critically ill adult patients who are able to

self-report. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 4, 20-27.

Kizza, I. B., & Muliira, J. K. (2015). Nurses' pain assessment practices with critically ill

adult patients. International Nursing Review, 62(4), 573-582.

Muliira, J. K., D’Souza, M. S., & Ahmed, S. M. (2016). Contrasts in practices and perceived

barriers to colorectal cancer screening by nurses and physicians working in primary

care settings in Oman. Journal of Cancer Education, 31(1), 15-25.

Muliira, J. K., D'Souza, M. S., Ahmed, S. M., Al-Dhahli, S. N., & Al-Jahwari, F. R. M.

(2016). Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Primary Care Settings: Attitudes

and Knowledge of Nurses and Physicians. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology

Nursing, 3(1), 98.

Omran, S., Barakat, H., Muliira, J. K., & McMillan, S. (2015). Dietary and Lifestyle Risk

Factors for Colorectal Cancer in Apparently Healthy Adults in Jordanian

Hospitals. Journal of Cancer Education, 1-7.

Omran, S., Barakat, H., Muliira, J. K., & Bashaireh, I. (2015). Assessment of Jordanian

Patient’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Preferences towards CRC Screening:

Are Jordanians Ready to Embrace CRC Screening?. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 16

(10), 4229-35.

Sunanda, G.T., Ashwini, R., Lazarus, E.V.L. (2016). Addressing Spiritual Needs: In

Psychiatric Care. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 4(1), 5-14.

Tubaishat, A., Al-Rawajfah, O. M., Habiballah, L., & Akhu-Zaheya, L. M. (2016). Exploring

changes in nursing students' attitudes towards the use of technology: A four-wave

longitudinal panel study. Nurse Education Today, 38, 101-106.

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Al‐Khasawneh, E. M., Leocadio, M., Seshan, V., Siddiqui, S. T., Khan, A. N., & Al‐

Manaseer, M. M. (2016). Transcultural adaptation of the Breast Cancer Awareness

Measure. International nursing review, 63(3), 445-454.

Alkhasawneh, E., Siddiqui, S. T., Leocadio, M., Seshan, V., Al-Farsi, Y., & Al-Moundhri,

M. S. (2015). I Do Not Even Say" It"-a Mixed Methods Study on Breast Cancer

Awareness of Omani Women. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP, 17

(4), 2247-2254.

Al-Ghammari, K., Al-Riyami, Z., Al-Moqbali, M., Al-Marjabi, F., Al-Mahrouqi, B., Al-

Khatri, A., & Al-Khasawneh, E. M. (2016). Predictors of routine episiotomy in

primigravida women in Oman. Applied Nursing Research, 29, 131-135.

Arulappan, J., & Geetha, N. (2016). A quasi-experimental study to assess the effectiveness

of acupressure on pain perception and menstrual distress syndrome among the

adolescent girls with primary dysmenorrhoea at selected schools, Ariyalur district,

Tamil Nadu, South India. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 4(9), 257-259.

Arulappan, J. & Jasmine, C. (2015). Breast Feeding in Perception of Procedural Pain

among Term Neonates. Research & Reviews: Journal of Nursing and Health

Sciences, 2(1), 15-18.

Arulappan, Jeya, V. & Vijayalakshmi (2016). A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of

Horticulture Therapy on Depression among Institutionalized Elderly in Selected

Old Age Homes, Kancheepuram. Research & Reviews: Journal of Nursing and

Health Sciences, 2(1).

Arulappan, J., Bhuvaneshwari A2, Jayabharathi B2, Sathish Kumar J3. (2015). A Study of

Lived Female Intimate Partner Violence in Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India.

Research & Reviews: Journal of Nursing & Health Sciences, 1(4), 27-30.

Arulappan, J., Kanmani, K., & Sujatha, T. (2016). A Comparative Study on Assessment of

the Effectiveness of Premeal Consumption of Water Versus Warm Footbath on

Quality of Life and Body Weight Among Women With Over Weight in Selected

Villages, at Kattankulathur Block. PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research, 4(9), 51-

55.

Pandey, S., Arullapan, J. Vijayalakshmi, & Vivek Pant, (2016). A Pre Experimental Study

to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training on Self-Esteem among

Adolescent Girls in Selected School, Nepal. International Journal of Health

Sciences and Research, 6(8), 241-246.

Balouchi, A., Shahdadi, H., AlKhasawneh, E., Mohammad, A., Firouzkouhi, M., Sarani,

H., & Gorgij, A. (2015). Rural Women's Awareness about Breast Cancer in

Southeastern Iran: a Cross-Sectional Study. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer

Prevention: APJCP, 17(4), 1875-1879.

Geetha, K. Dhanalakshmi. & Arulappan, J. (2015). A Study to Assess the Impact of

Leprosy on Quality of Life Among Leprosy Patients in Government Rehabilitation

Home at Paranur. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research,

7(6), 466-468.

Nair, D. G., Fernandes, S. J., & Roach, E. J. (2015). Effectiveness of Video Assisted

Childbirth Preparation on Knowledge, Childbirth Experience &

Stress. International Journal of Nursing Education, 7(2), 229-234.

Mathew, A. M., & Francis, F. (2016). Effectiveness of Foot Reflexology in Reduction of

Labour Pain among Mothers in Labour Admitted at PSG. International Journal of

Nursing Education, 8(3), 11-15.

Prince, E.J. & Seshan, V. (2015). The effects of selected antenatal exercises in reduction of

labor pain among primigravida women: implication to practice, Journal of South

Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 7(3), 185-190.

Seshan, V., AlKhasawneh, E., Hashmi, A., & Hamed, I. (2016). Risk factors of urinary

incontinence in women: a literature review. International Journal of Urological

Nursing, 10(3), 118-126.

Seshan, V., & Muliira, J. K. (2015). Effect of a Video-Assisted Teaching Program for

Kegel's Exercises on Women's Knowledge About Urinary Incontinence. Journal of

Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 42(5), 531-538.

Shukri R, Kilani H, Clara J, Norhana J, Shakaman L. (2016). Effect of post-natal exercise

program on the health status of Omani women. Canad J Clin Nutr, 4(2), 33-50.

Thomas, D. S., Shakman, L. M. W., Saraswathy, K., & Arulappan, J. (2016). Parenting a

child with metabolic diseases: Impact on health related quality of life of

parents. Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews. Advance

Online Publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2016.07.002

Valarmathi, V., Vijayalakshmi, R., & Arullapan, J. (2015). Assessment of relationship

between compassionate care and morality among nurses. TJPRC: International

Journal of Nursing, 1(2), 27-32.

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George, H., Bhattacharya, C., & Abraham, J. (2016) Effect of Psycho Education Program on

Antipsychotic Drug Compliance. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 5(1),

53-60.

Abraham, J., & Scaria, J. (2015). Influence of Sleep in Academic Performance–An

Integrated Review of Literature. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 4(4),

78-81.

Bassema, M., & Natarajan, J. (2016). The Prevalence of Depression among Patients with

Diabetes Mellitus in the Levant and Gulf countries. American Journal of Pharmacy

and Health Research, 4(2).

Sadan, V. (2016). Effectiveness of Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Program on

Knowledge and Attitude of School going adolescent girls in Kerala, India.

International Journal of Nursing Education, 7(3), 92-97.

Al Khasawneh, E. Combating Health Promotion Barriers among Women in the Middle

East. In: 3rd NUS-NUH International Nursing Conference and 20th Joint -Malaysia

Nursing Conference, Singapore, 18th – 20th November 2015.

Al Khasawneh, E. Risk Factors of Gestational Anemia in an Omani Hospital: A Cross-

Sectional Survey. In: The 2015 Pregnancy Summit, London U.K, 29th September –

1st October 1st 2015.

Arulappan, A. Mass screening for the early detection of chronic kidney disease among

asymptomatic school children. In: 19th International Pediatric Conference, Sultan

Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman 18th February 2016.

Elizabeth, S. An Intact Perineum – A Badge of Honor among Midwives – Analysis of the

Best Available Evidence for Perineal Protection. In: 2nd International Conference

on Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ICAOG), Sultan Qaboos University,

Muscat, Oman, 22nd - 23rd January 2016.

Francis, F. Preemie Positioning: Importance of Snuggling the Sprawlers. In: 19th

International Pediatric Conference on Controversies and Pitfalls in Management,

Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 18th - 20th February 2016.

Francis, F. An Intact Perineum – A Badge of Honor among Midwives – Analysis of the Best

Available Evidence for Perineal Protection. In: 2nd International Conference on

Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ICAOG), Sultan Qaboos University,

Muscat, Oman, 22nd - 23rd January 2016.


2. Conference Proceedings

Al Khasawneh, E. & Leocadio, M. (2016).

ExemplarEnabling Systems Raising Awareness of

Breast Cancer among Omani Women: A Case Study

Exemplar. In. Chesnay, M.D. Nursing Research

Using Case Studies, Springer Publishing Company,

LLC, New York.

Matua, G.A. & Locsin, R.C. (2016). Like a Moth to a Flame:

Ebola and the culture of caregiving in Sub-Saharan

Africa. In. Ray, M.A. Transcultural Caring Dynamics

in Nursing and health Care, 2, 352-373.

Saraswathi, K. (2015). Chapter 4.1 and 4.2: Classroom

Evaluation Methods. Training Module on Teaching

Methodologies for Nurse Tutors. In. Directorate of

Medical Education Government of Andhra Pradesh

Karkada, S. Ragi supplement in Improving hemoglobin among anemic high school girls of

Udupi, India. In: 3rd International Conference on Global Public Health, Colombo

Sri Lanka, 10th – 11th December 2015.

Sadan, V. Effectiveness of Adolescent Family Life Education Program on Adolescent Girl’s

Knowledge and Attitude in Rural South India. In: Global Public Health Conference,

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9th – 10th December 2015.

Saraswathi, K. Physical Health of Children of Alcoholics. In: 15th Asia Pacific Congress of

Pediatrics, 53 Annual Conference of Pediatrics & 5th Asia Pacific Congress of

Pediatric Nursing, Hyderabad, India, January 2016.

Shesan, V. Coping strategy and self-measures adopted by the women with Urinary

incontinence and its effects. In: 2nd International conference on Advances in

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 22nd - 23rd

January 2016

Raghavan, D. Role of Nurse Midwife in Infertility Management. In: 2nd International

Conference on Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sultan Qaboos University,

Muscat, Oman, 22nd -23rd January 2016.

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4. Research Presented in a Conference



Karkada, S. (2015, December). Ragi supplement in Improving hemoglobin among anemic

high school girls of Udupi, India. Paper presented at the 3rd International

Conference on Global Public Health, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Radhakrishnan, J. (2015, December). Effect of osteoporosis knowledge on women’s health

belief and self- efficacy for osteoporosis preventive behaviors: a cross sectional

multisite study. Paper presented at the IOF Regionals 3rd Middle East and Africa

Osteoporosis Meeting, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

AlBashayreh, A. (2016, May). Advanced General Medicine Conference, Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman (Participant)

Leocadio, M. (2016, July). Learn. Yes! Serve, Yes?: Arab Muslim male student nurses’

experience in learning maternity through simulation. Paper presented at the Sigma

Theta Tau 27th International Nursing Research Congress, South Africa.

Anitha, N.T. (2016, November). Problem Identification Web: A novel learning strategy.

Paper presented at the 4th International Conference of Academic Accreditation: the

road to sustainable Quality Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

Kizza, I.B. (2016, January). Acute pain assessment among critically ill- adult patients:

nurses’ knowledge, practices and perceived barriers. Paper presented at the

International Conference in Emergency Medicine and Public Health, Doha , Qatar.

Anitha, N.T. (October, 2016). Conference on EMS Pre Hospital Care, Sultan Qaboos

University, Oman

Katende, G. (July, 2016). The Ottawa Model of Research Use: Lessons learned from a

nurse-led hypertension pilot study. Paper presented at the Sigma Theta Tau 27th

International Nursing Research Congress, South Africa.

Al Khasawneh, E. (2015, November). Combating Health Promotion Barriers Among

Women in the Middle East. Paper presented at the 3rd NUS-NUH International

Nursing Conference and 20th Joint Singapore-Malaysia Nursing Conference,

Singapore.

C. Maternal Health and Child Health

Al Khasawneh, E. (2015, October). Risk Factors of Gestational Anemia in an Omani

Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Paper presented at the 2015 Pregnancy

Summit, London, UK.

Al Khasawneh, E. (2016, November). Najah (Success) of Arab Muslim Women: Developing

a culturally-sensitive mobile application to enhance breast awareness. Paper

presented at the ICOWHI Congress, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Al Nuaimi, N. (2015, November). Transition To Motherhood Among Jordanian Women.

Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics

San Antonio, USA.

Arulappan, J. (2016, February). Mass screening for the early detection of chronic kidney

disease among asymptomatic school children. Paper presented at the 19th

International Pediatric Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Elizabeth, S., Prabhakaran, H. & Thomas, D. (2016, February). Overcoming feeding issues

in children with Orofacial clefts: A Review. Paper presented at the 19th

International Pediatric Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Elizabeth, S. (2016, January). An Intact Perineum – A Badge of Honor among Midwives –

Analysis of the Best Available Evidence for Perineal Protection. Paper presented

durinhg the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Obstetrics and

Gynecology (ICAOG), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Elizabeth, S. (2016, February). Kangaroo care- Fathers role a boon to the newborn. Paper

presented at the 2nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics , San

Antonio, USA.

Francis, F. (2016, February). Preemie Positioning: Importance of Snuggling the Sprawlers.

Paper presented at the 19th International Pediatric Conference, Sultan Qaboos

University, Muscat, Oman.

Francis, F. (2016, January). An Intact Perineum – A Badge of Honor among Midwives” –

Analysis of the Best Available Evidence for Perineal Protection. Paper presented at

the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology

(ICAOG) Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Francis, F. (2015, November). Wi Fi Connection & Hi Fi Pregnancy - Impact of Internet

usage in Pregnancy. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on

Gynecology & Obstetrics, San Antonio, USA.

Prabhakaran, H. (2015, November) Kangaroo care - fathers role a boon to the newborn.

Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics,

San Antonio, USA.

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Roach, E. J. (2015, November). Kangaroo care - fathers role a boon to the newborn. Paper

presented at the 2nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics, San

Antonio, USA.

Raghavan, D. (2016, January). Role of nurse midwife in Infertility management. Paper

presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Obstetrics and

Gynecology (ICAOG), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Seshan, V. (2016, January). Coping strategy and self-measures adopted by the women

with Urinary incontinence and its effects. Paper presented at the 2nd

International conference on Advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sultan

Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.

Thomas, D. (2015, November). Feeding For Two: Going Dry Without Breast Milk. Paper

presented at the 2nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics, San

Antonio, USA.

Thomas, D. (2016, January). Physical Health of children of Alcoholics. Paper presented at

the 53rd Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (PEDICON) 15th

Asia Pacific congress of Pediatrics (APCP) & 5TH Asia Pacific Congress of

Pediatric Nursing (APCPN), Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.

Saraswathi, K. (2016, January). Physical health of children of alcoholics. Paper presented

at the 15th Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics, 53 Annual Conference of Pediatrics

& 5th Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatric Nursing, Hyderabad Telangana State,

India

Sadan, V. (2015, December). Effectiveness of adolescent family life education program on

adolescent girl’s knowledge and attitude in Rural South India. Paper presented at

the Global Public Health Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka.


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Abufarsakh, B. (2015). Get Rid of Stress. Horizon

Al Abri, W. (2015). The Wellness Mantra. FACES, Times of Oman

Arulappan, J. (2016, May 10). Reflective learning in Nursing. Horizon

Francis, F. (2016, April 1). Craniosacral Therapy in Pregnancy. Horizon

Saraswathi, K. (2015). Music a Tool for Stress Management. Horizon

Saraswathi, K. (2016). Study Stresses on Child Passenger Safety. Horizon

5. Media

Faculty Title of Research

Jansi Rani

Natarajan

Perceived academic entitlement and incivility in nursing

education: differences between nursing students and nursing

faculty at SQU College of Nursing (IG: 2700 OR)

Evaluation of simulation for nursing courses: student and faculty

perspectives (IG: 6500)

Efficacy of high fidelity simulator in an undergraduate nursing

curriculum (IG: 5800 OR)

Awareness and attitude of premarital screening services among

secondary school students in Oman (IG: 1900 OR)

Evaluation of outcome of simulation among novice nursing

students (DF: 200 OR)

Arcalyd Rose Ramos

-Cayaban

Psychological and structural empowerment of Omani nursing

students (non-funded)

Evidence - based practice competence among student nurses: a

cross - country comparative study (IG: 3300 OR)

The development, validation and testing of TEAM (Transcultural

Education and Allied Members of Health) simulation approach in

an Arabic nursing program

Test anxiety among nursing students in Oman (DF: 200 OR)

Asma Al Yahyaei

Exploring Omani nursing students’ perceptions of their clinical

experience (TRC: 1200 OR)

Role transition from education to practice and its impact on

career future of Omani nurses (IG: 2400 OR)

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Alaa Al Bashayreh



Nursing practice environment, job outcomes, and quality of

patient care in Oman: a pilot study (DF: 200 OR)

Quality of hospital work environment, nursing workforce, and

nursing outcomes: a pilot study (DF: 200 OR)

Attitudes toward inter-professional education among

healthcare professions students in the Gulf Cooperation

Council (GCC) countries (non-funded)

Arwa Atef Obeidat

Nurses’ knowledge and their perceived role and

responsibilities in genetics: a four-country study (non-funded)

The impact of electronic medical record system’s usability on

practicing nurses (IG: 1200 OR)

Leodoro J.

Labrague

Nurses’ knowledge and their perceived role and

responsibilities in genetics: A four-country study (non-funded)

Evidence – based practice competence among student nurses:

A cross country comparative study (IG: 3300 OR)

Dr. Suja Karkada

Evaluation of outcome of simulation among novice nursing

students (DF:200 OR)

Nursing practice environment, job outcomes, and quality of

patient care in Oman a pilot study (DF: 200 OR)

Quality of hospital work environment, nursing workforce, and

nursing outcomes: a pilot study (DF: 200 OR)

Jayanthi

Radhakrishnan

Evaluation of effect of simulation among novice nursing

students (DF: 2400 OR)



Dr. Jahara

Hayudini

The impact of electronic medical record system’s usability on

practicing nurses (IG: 1200 OR)

Exploring clinical learning experiences from students’

perspective (TRC: 1200 OR)

Dr. Michael

Leocadio

“Learn, Yes! Serve, Yes?: Arab Muslim Male Student Nurses'

Experiences in Learning Maternity Through Simulation”


Savithri Raman

Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh

Efficacy of High Fidelity Simulator in an Undergraduate

Nursing Curriculum



Lina Shakman

Awareness and Attitude of Premarital Screening Services

(PMSS) among Secondary School Students in Sultanate of

Oman



Devakirubai Jacob

Efficacy of High Fidelity Simulator in an Undergraduate

Nursing Curriculum



Anandhi Amirtharaj Efficacy of High Fidelity Simulator in an Undergraduate

Nursing Curriculum

Joy Kamayire Diabetic Foot Care Practices and Perceived Barriers of Omani

Type 2 Diabetes Patients



Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Knowledge and self efficacy for pain management and well

being among family care givers of adult cancer patients in

Oman

Quality of Life in Parents with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

in Oman

Determinants of day time sleepiness among Omani nursing

students and its implications on academic performance

Joshy Abraham Determinants of day time sleepiness among Omani nursing

students and its implications on academic performance

Bassema Abufarsakh Quality of Life in Parents with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

in Oman

Zainab Al Kindi Inter-professional Collaboration in Nursing Education


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Faculty Name of Journal

Leodoro J. Labrague

Philippine Countryside Development Research Journal

Nurse Education in Practice

International Journal of Caring Sciences

Western Journal of Nursing Research

Tropical Medicine & International Health

Clinical Nursing Research

International Journal of Nursing Practice

American Journal of Nursing Science

Dr. Suja Karkada International Journal of Nursing Research and Practice

Dr. Porkodi Arjunan IDC International Journal

The Genesis

Jansirani Natarajan

Oman Medical Journal

International Society of Nurses in Genetics

ISONG Conference Abstracts

Oman Cancer Association

7. Editorial/Reviewer Positions



Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah Nurse Education Today

Journal of Infection and Public Health

Dr. Godfrey Katende Urology Journal

Dr. Eilean Lazarus International Journal of Nursing Education

IDC International Journal


Mohammad Qutishat Test Anxiety among Nursing Students and its Implication

Kannekanti Saraswathi

Awareness and Attitude of Premarital Screening Services

(PMSS) among Secondary School Students in Sultanate of

Oman

C. Maternal Health and Child Health

Faculty Title of Journal


SQU Medical Journal/Associate Editor

Journal of Advanced Nursing/Reviewer

Journal of Oncology Nursing Forum/Reviewer

Nurse Education Today/Reviewer

BMC/Women’s Health Obesity/Reviewer

The Research Council, Saudi Arabia, Nourah University/

Proposal reviewer

Dr. Erna Judith Roach

Nursing Research Society of India

Global Health Action

Journal of Nursing Science and Practice

Dr. Vidya Seshan

BMC Women’s Health

SQU Medical Journal

Oman Medical Journal

Maternal & Child Health Journal (Springer)

Indian Journal of Health Sciences

Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and

Gynecology

International Organization of Scientific Research

British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research

International Journal of Urological Nursing

Bio-Medical & Scientific Journal

Dr. Joshua Muliira

Journal of Advanced Nursing

Cancer Nursing

AIDS Care

Psychology

Health and Medicine

Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

Shreedevi Balachandran Clinical Nursing Research

Irene Betty Kizza BMC-Medical Education

Devakirubai Jacob Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Bassema Abufarsakh Archives of Psychiatric Nursing

Joshy Abraham Journal of Medicine and Medical Research

Nursing and Care

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Dr. Judie Arulappan

SAGE Open

Symbiosis Journal of Nursing & Health Care

Journal of Nursing Research

Journal of Nursing Science and Practice

Journal of Global Qualitative Nursing Research

Research and Reviews Journal of Nursing and Health

Sciences

Rajiv Gandhi University of Nursing Sciences Journal

The Nurse

Journal of Integrated health Sciences Gujarat.

Journal of Public Health- Oxford University Press

International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Dr. Girija

Madhavanprabakaran Nurse Education Today

Sheeba Elizabeth. J

RCNP : Nursing Children and Young People Journal

Journal- Adolescent Health

Medicine and Therapeutics

Frincy Francis

Nursing Research and Reviews

Primary Health Care Journal

Clinical Simulation in Nursing

International Journal of Women’s health


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EXTENDED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Faculty Event

Dr. Judie Arulappan International Conference, MSAJ College of Nursing, India

Dr. Porkodi Arjunan 1st International Nursing Conference, AJ College of

Nursing, India

Dr. Jahara Hayudini Transforming the Skill Lab into Simulation Center,

Philippines

Shreedevi Balachandran National Conference, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed

University, India

Mohammed Qutishat Dignity of Mentally Ill Patients, World Mental Health Day,

Muscat, Oman

Bassema Abufarsakh

Dignity of Mentally Ill Patients, World Mental Health Day,

Muscat, Oman

Dignity of Autism Patients in Oman, Muscat, Oman

1. As Resource Speaker/Lecturer

Faculty Event

Hema Roslin Samson EMD, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, Summer 2016

Devakirubai Jacob Workshop on Simulation in Nursing Education, SQU

College of Nursing, Oman, 27th October 2016

Dr. Jahara Hayudini SQU Day Celebration, Oman

Arwa Atef Obeidat SQU Day Celebration, Oman,

Joshy Abraham Workshop on Psychological Issues Faced by the Students

for the 1st Oman Medical Students Congress, SQU, Oman

2. As Lead Person/Facilitator

Faculty Event

Nasir Matani Community Health Nurses Manual, Ministry of Health,

Oman.

3. As Expert Reviewer

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Faculty Institution

Dr. Vidya Seshan

The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR. Medical University, Chennai,

India

Annamalai University, Chennai, India

Saveetha University, Chennai, India

Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, India

Dr. Judie Arulappan Nursing Administration Course EBP Presentation, College

of Nursing, Oman

Dr. Suja Karkada

Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India

Vimayaka Missions University, Salem, India

Nitte University, Mangalore, India

Dr. Vathsala Sadan PhD Synopsis Presentation by the National PhD

Consortium, India

4. As Examiner for PhD Thesis/Adjudicator

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STUDENT—RELATED ACTIVITIES

During the academic year 2015-2016, the Nursing Group conducted various extracurricular

activities such as organizing and facilitating first aid workshops, college events, and community

engagements.

The Nursing Group celebrated

Children’s Day on the 20th of November

with an event dubbed as “Tiny Nurse,

Big Volunteer. The activity was

formulated to motivate young children

to volunteer in society and learn the

basic nursing skills that might be

helpful for them. Twelve (12) students

from Al Mnhil School were chosen to

participate in the event.

During this event, students were

exposed to the nursing skills

laboratory and they were taught the

different basic nursing skills and

practical ways on how to manage and

treat fever, cough, headache and small

wounds.

In order to enhance the knowledge and skills of

various professionals in the university

regarding first aid, the Nursing Group

organized and conducted a First Aid Workshop last

October 16, 2015. The workshop was attended

by more than 150 participants from various

professions and majors.

During the workshop, participants were given

lectures on the management of hyperglycemia,

hypoglycemia, and epilepsy. In order to provide

participants realistic and hands on experience

on providing first aid, training sessions were

provided such as on the management of

fracture, burns, wounds, suffocation, and even

CPR.

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The 2nd Nursing Convoy was launched on the 30th of

October 2016 in the vicinity of the College of Law. This

activity aimed: (1) to raise health awareness among

faculty and students, (2) to assess the level of health of

the students and the faculty, and (3) to provide health

education for the participants. The activities were

supported by Dr. Mohammed Al Lamki, the Dean of the

College of Law. The convoy started with an opening

remarks by the nursing group leader, Humaid Al Breike.

The convoy consisted of different stations. The first

station introduced the participants to the Nursing

Group. Participants were educated on the different

blood diseases such as anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency,

iron deficiency, and hemophilia in the second station.

In the third station, participants were given health

education on the importance of healthy eating habits

such as eating breakfast, the serious risks associated

with over consumption of soft drinks, and the benefits

of eating fruits and vegetables.

A first aid station was also set up to provide

participants helpful information about tongue-

swallowing and suffocation. The last station provided

participants with baseline assessments of their health

status such as checking their blood sugar and blood

pressure.

The Nursing Group participated in the Annual Major’s

Exhibition of the University October 4 to 5, 2016. The event

was organized to raise the awareness of students on the

various majors offered in the different colleges of the

University.

During this event, the Nursing Group installed a

separate booth introducing the nursing program of the

College of Nursing as well as the different theoretical

and the clinical courses that are required for successful

completion of the program. The group also introduced

the clinical training sites of the college and showcased

the newly-offered masters’ in nursing program.

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To formally welcome the new batch of nursing

students and to congratulate the graduating

students, the Nursing Group organized the

2016 Induction Ceremony also dubbed as “B and E16-

Beginning of the End.”

The ceremony commenced with a creative

comedian play which illustrated a story of a

freshman student and a colleague at the

college of nursing. Khalid Al Homani, a freshman

nursing student delivered a heartfelt poem to

the audience. Another talented student of the

college, Abass Al Ajmi performed magic tricks to

entertain the attendees. The ceremony

concluded with the awarding of a memorial

souvenir to the graduating students.

Oman’s National Day, a momentous event of

national pride and joy, was celebrated by

the students and faculty of the College of

Nursing. Organized by the Nursing

Group, the event was graced by the

students and faculty of the college.

The event started with a short video

that summarized His Majesty's efforts in

improving the country since he took the

role in 1970. Shortly after, an inspiring

speech was delivered by Dr. Esra Al

Khasawneh, the Dean of the College of

Nursing. In his speech, he highlighted

the importance of the occasion and role

the faculty and students play to further

the country’s development.

The event was also filled with

entertainment and fun games

highlighting the Omani cultures and

traditions.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

In line with the mission of the college, various efforts were implemented by the different

departments to benefit the community including health awareness campaign, health education

activities, capability programs, health assessment and screening, and counseling.

Faculty and students of the

Maternal and Child health

Department during the Down

Syndrome Day held on the

22th of March 2016 in Al

Khuwair.

1. Community Service

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Faculty of the Adult Health and Critical Care Department

in collaboration with Royal Oman Police and Nizwa

Hospital during their community activity in Nizwa held on

the 1st of September 2016. The activity was sponsored by

Nizwa Alsmood Club.

Faculty and Students of the

F u n d a m e n t a l s a n d

Administration Department

and Adult Health and Critical

C a r e D e p a r t m e n t

participating in a community

activity in Izki held on the

12th of November 2015.

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Community and Mental Health Department along with Behavioral

Medicine Unit conducted activity for celebrating World Mental Health Day during

the month of 8th and 13th October, 2015, with the theme Dignity in Mental

Health. Team gave health educations to secondary school children and

teachers on the topic. They have organized a exhibition at fountain area of

SQUH and given health educations to patients and visitors of SQUH.

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COLLEGE COMMITTEES

Committee Members

College Board

Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh*

Dr. Michael Leocadio

Mr. Nabeel Al Balushi

Jayanthi Radhakrishnan

Dr. Gerald Matua


Dr. Vidya Seshan

Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Dr. Suja Karkada

Shreedevi Balachandran

Dennis Fronda

Executive

Committee




Ms. Jayanthi Radhakrishnan

Dr. Gerald Matua


Dr. Vidya Seshan

Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Dr. Suja Karkada


Committee Members

College Quality

Assurance

Committee





Dr. Gerald Matua


Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Dr. Khaled Al Omari

Dr. Judie Arulappan

Nasir Al Matani

Wafa Al Jabri

Irene Betty Kizza

Financial

Administrative

Committee




Dr. Gerald Matua

College

Academic

Appointment






Concerned HOD

1. Standing Committees

The majority of the activities related to administration and implementation of the

academic programs in the College of Nursing are achieved through its standing

committees. The following are the faculty and staff members in each the respective

committees.

*Committee Chair

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Examination &

Evaluation

Committee

Jayanthi Radhakrishnan*

Devakirubai Jacob



Dr. Gerald Amandu Matua

Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Dr. Abd Al Hadi Hasan

Ms. Salma Al Mukhaini

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Committee Members

Research

Committee


Dr. Gerald Matua


Dr. Vidya Seshan

Dr. Vathsala Sadan


Name of Committee Members

Community

Service, Training &

Social

Responsibility

Committee

Dr. Michael Leocadio*

Hema Samson

Dr. Suja Karkada

Arwa Atef Obeidat

Mohammed Qutishat

Nisreen Al Nuami

Hatham Al Rawahi

Joshy Abraham

J Devanprabudoss

Faculty & Staff

Welfare

Committee

Arcalyd Rose Cayaban*

Susan Achora

Dr. Eilean Lazarus

Mohammed Qutishat

Rahma Al Harrasi

Suheir Al Hadrami

Khaled Al Harrasi

Ephraim Mirafuentes

Sophia Joshua

Baseema Farsakh

Arwa Atef Obeidat

Continuing

Education &

Professional

Development

Committee


Divya Raghavan

Dr. Eilean Lazarus

Nasser Al Salmi

Hema Roslin Samson

Nisreen Al Nuami

Devakirubai Jacob

Arcalyd Rose Cayaban

External Affairs &

Partnerships

Committee


Dr. Godfrey Katende

Nasser Al Salmi

Ephraim Mirafuentes

Mohammed Qutishat

Zainab Al Kindi

Chandrani Isac

*Committee Chair

Faculty Members

Grades

Verification

Committee

Dr. Girija

Madhavanprabhakaram*

Irene Betty Kizza

Dr. Porkodi Arjunan

Deepa Thomas

Harshita Prabhakaran

J Devanprabudoss

Sophia Joshua

Joy Kamayire

Joshy Abraham

Zainab Al Kindi

Anitha Nesa Thanka

Lina Shakman

Nasir Matani

Advising Pro-

bation &

Scheduling

Committee


Ms. Zainab Al Azri

Dr. Porkodi Arjunan

Bassema Abu Farsakh

Anandhi Deva Amirtharaj

Joshy Abraham

Sheeba Elizabeth

Deepa Thomas

Kannekanty Saraswathi

J Devanprabudoss

Asma Al Yahyaei

Devakirubai Jacob

Joy Kamanyire

Frincy Francis

Faculty Members

Library &

Textbook

Committee

Dr. Abd Al Hadi Hasan*

Susan Achora

Dr. Joshua Muliira

Dr. Jahara Ali Hayudini

Nasir Al Matani

Baseema Abu Farsakh

Anitha Nesa Thanka

Student

Liaison

Committee


Ms. Wafa Al Jabri

Dr. Gerald Matua

Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Salma Al Mukhaini

Rahma Al Harrasi

Clinical

Training &

Simulation

Committee

Dr. Gerald Matua*

Jansi Natarajan


Dr. Khaled Al Omari

Arwa Atef Obeidat

Deepa Shaji Thomas


Chandrani Isac

Devakirubai Jacob

Savithri Raman

Nasser Al Salmi

Frincy Francis

Zakiya Al Subeihi

Health and

Safety

Committee

Dr. Vidya Seshan*

Harshita Prabhakaran


Dr. Suja Karkada


Jansi Natarajan

Sumaiya Al Kindi

*Committee Chair

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Website &

Technical

Committee

Dennis Fronda*

Wafa Al Jabri

Leodoro Labrague

Arcalyd Rose Cayaban

Mohammed Qutishat

Naama Al Lamki

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Faculty Members

Peer Review of

Teaching

Committee

Dr. Vathsala Sadan*

Dr. Eilean Lazarus


Dr. Vidya Seshan

Dr. Judie Arulappan


Dr. Porkodi Arjunan

Name of Faculty Members

Post-Graduate

Studies

Committee

Dr. Erna Judith Roach*

Dr. Godfrey Katende


Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Curriculum

Committee

Dr. Gerald Matua*

Dr. Abd Hadi Al Hasan



Dr. Vathsala Sadan

Dr. Judie Arulappan

Dr. Khaled Al Omari

Dr. Joshua Muliira


Dennis Fronda

Anandhi Amirtharaj

Wafa Al Jabri

Zainab Al Azari

Monitoring,

Reports &

Documentation

Committee

Leodoro Labrague*


Dr. Suja Karkada


Sheeba Elizabeth

Sophia Joshua

Alaa Al Bashayreh


Strategic

Planning

Committee

Dr. Godfrey Katende*

Dr. Judie Arulappan

Dr. Gerald Matua

Jayanthi Radharkrishnan

Dr. Vidya Seshan

Dr. Suja Karkada

Dr. Girija

Madhavanprabhakaran

Asma Al Yahyei

Zainab Al Azri

Lina Shakman

*Committee Chair

ACEN

Standard 1

Dr. Erna Judith Roach*

Anitha Thanka**

Dr. Eilean Lazarus

Joshy Abraham

Ephraim Mirafuentes

Nasser Al Salmi

ACEN

Standard 2

Dr. Vathsala Sadan*

Savithri Raman**

Dr. Suja Karkada

Dr. Gerald Amandu

Nasir Matani

Devakirubai Jacob

Frincy Francis

Faculty Members

ACEN

Standard 4

Dr. Khalid Al Omari*

Dr. Vidya Seshan**

Dr. Suja Karkada

Dr. melba D’ Souza

Dr. Girija

Madhavanprabhakaran

Dr. Porkodi Arjunan

Arwa Atef Obeidat

Saraswathi Kannekanty

Anandhi Amirtharaj

Zainab Al Azri

Sheeba Elizabeth

Nisreen Al Nuami

ACEN

Standard 3

Dr. Rasha Ahmed*

Mohammed Abuel Ealeh**

Asma Al Yahyaei

Lina Shakman

Baseema Abu Farsakh

ACEN

Standard 5

Dr. Joshua Muliira*

Dr. Jahara Hayudini**

Sumaiya Al Kindi

Deepa Thomas

ACEN

Standard 6

Dr. Godfrey Katende*

Chandrani Isac**



Dr. Khaled Al Omari

Dr. Joshua Muliira

Jansi Natarajan

Joy Kamanyire

Susan Achora

Devan Prabudoss

Alaa Eden Al Basahyreh

Harshita Prabakaran

Hema Roslin Samson

Name of Faculty Position


Chair, Quality

Assurance and

Accreditation

Committee

Dr. Khaled Al Omari

Chair,

Accreditation

Committee

Dr. Erna Judith Roach Co-Chair

Dr. Michael Leocadio Co-Chair

Ms. Naama Al Lamki Coordinator

2. Quality Assurance & Accreditation Committee

*Sub-Committee Chair

**Co-Chair

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DISCLAIMER

This annual report has been prepared by the College Reports and Documentation Committee (CRDC).

Mr. Leodoro J. Labrague, Committee Chair


Dr. Suja Karkada

Ms. Shreedevi Balachandran

Mr. Alaa Edden AlBashayreh

Ms. Saraswathi Kannekanti

Ms. Sheeba Elizabeth

Ms. Sophia Joshua

Ms. Naama Al Lamki

Ms. Kawkab Al Ghabari

Mr. Sulaiman Al Qassabis, Student Representative

Ms. Tagred Hamed Al Mahrazi, Student Representative

REVIEWED BY:

Dr. Esra Al Khasawneh, Dean

Mr. Nabil Mahamoud Al Balushi, Administration Director

Dr. Michael Leocadio, Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

Dr. Erna Judith Roach, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research

Dr. Gerald Amandu Matua, Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs

Ms. Jayanthi Radhakrishnan, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Dr. Suja Karkada, HOD, Fundamentals and Administration

Dr. Sadan Vathsala, HOD, Community and Mental Health

Dr. Vidya Seshan, HOD, Maternal and Child Health

Ms. Shreedevi Balachandran, Acting HOD, Adult Health and Critical Care

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