Presented by:- Hemant Kumari
[Link]. Nursing previous batch 2023-
24
GCON Kota.
INTRODUCTION
• Overall plan of rotation of all students in a particular educational
institution, showing the placement of the students belonging to total
program (4 Yrs. in [Link]. (N) & 3 &1/2 Yrs. in GNM) includes both theory
& practice denoting the study block, partial block, placement of students in
clinical blocks, team nursing, examination, vacation, co-curricular
activities etc.
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 denotes duration of the placement that includes
theoretical block, partial block (Half clinical, half theory block) and
clinical block.- (Nurses of India-Journal)
PURPOSES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN
• Availability of an advance plan before implementation of curricular activity during an
academic year, for the entire program.
• All concerned are aware of the placement of students in clinical fields.
• 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.
• Effective co-ordination can be made for smooth running of organizational activities
between the faculty and service staff.
• Evaluation of the program is more effective.
PRINCIPLES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN
• Plan in accordance with the curriculum plan for entire
course/programme.
• Plan in advance for each students in the class for all years.
• Plan the activities by following maxims of teaching.
• Post the students based on their background preparation and the
extent of guidance available.
• Select areas that can provide expected learning experience.
• Plan to build on pervious experiences
FEATURES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN
• It gives complete and clear picture about the students.
• It must include period of vacation teaching block, preparation time, examination and
vacation
• The teacher should be aware of the student’s placement.
• Overlapping particular area or shortage in particular area can be noted.
• The teacher should follow Indian nursing council and university syllabus.
• The teacher should consider all three domains.
RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHING STAFF
• Correlate theory and practice.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and evaluation.
• Prepare the students in theory block before they enter the clinical block.
• Maintain adequate and regular attendance at both the class room and
clinical areas.
• Report to the principal or concerned person for the any change or
modification.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• 1. Néeraja. K.P. “Text book of Nursing Education”, Jayvee, Brothers New Delhi,
1’t, edition, 2003, Pp 175-181.
• 2. S. Sankaranarayanan B, Sindhu B. Learning and Teaching Nursing, Barinfil
publisher Calicut (2004), 1 st edition, Pp: 77-78.