Last row, standing third from left: FMHS Head of Nursing Department Liew Siew Fun and Chin with the participants
A workshop titled “Paediatric Nursing Updates on Bronchitis & Acute Gastroenteritis” was organised by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Department of Nursing at Tung Shin Hospital on 30 November 2018.
The workshop aimed to discuss the updates on bronchitis and acute gastroenteritis, demonstrate related clinical skills and enhance effective communication techniques in nursing children. The workshop saw a total participation of 18 nurses from various departments.
Liew (left) presenting a token of appreciation to Chin
In her opening remarks, Tung Shin Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Chin Yee Fong said, “Having this workshop can contribute to learning by stimulating interest and enjoyment. We have a team of experts who is going to share their knowledge and experiences that will enhance your Paediatric nursing care.”
The workshop then saw three talks titled “Bronchitis: Current Knowledge and Intervention in Children”, “Treatment and Prevention of Rotavirus in Managing Acute Gastroenteritis” and “Communication – Speaking to the Little Ones” presented by FMHS Department of Nursing Lecturers Shamala Baskaran, Thulasy Perumal andMagesvary Maruthiah respectively.
FMHS Department of Nursing Dr Fong Ka Ling (second from left) showing the techniques of lung auscultation using SAM 3G manikin
Shamala (left) educating participants on the use of metered dose inhaler with spacer
Sheela (left) observing participants solving the puzzle on assessment of dehydration and fluid overload
Thulasy (left) discussing intravenous infusion calculation with the participants
The workshop was followed by various hands-on activities on related procedures and a role-play session where two teams presented. The teams were assessed by the nursing lecturers on the ranking based on their performance. Each team walked away with hampers as a gift.
Magesvary (front row, second from right) presenting hamper to the first place winners
Magesvary (front row, third from right) presenting hamper to the second place winners
“The positive impact of learning is profound as the nurses attain enhanced practical and personal competence with awareness on the latest updates in the clinical nursing practice. It also provides opportunities to Department of Nursing (FMHS) to strengthen links with individuals and groups in the wider community to support and enhance continuing education workshops,” said FHMS Department of Nursing Lecturer Sheela Devi Sukuru.
From left: Sheela, Thulasy, Chin, Dr Fong, Magesvary, Shamala and Tung Shin Hospital Clinical Nurse Educator Vasuki Rajoo
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