Dr. Anil Raj A

Assistant Professor

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Anil Raj A is Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing. He takes classes for UG and PG students. He is also:

    • NAAC and IQAC Co-coordinator for MCON
    • Editorial committee chairperson: College magazine Dhwani.
    • Member of the Emergency response team of the college
    • AHA ACLS and BLS instructor & provider
    • Involved in departmental research activities.
    • Provides clinical supervision to the students.
    • Assists students in conducting projects

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Medical-Surgical Nursing - II III Year BSc Nursing
Critical Care Nursing - I (Theory) II Year NPCC
Adult Health Nursing II 4th Semester BSc Nursing
Diabetes Care (Elective Module) 3rd Semester BSc Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing - Clinical Speciality II Year MSc Nursing

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Gerontological Nursing Manipal Academy of Higher Education 2024
PG Diploma Geriatric Care KMM Academy of Health Sciences International 2020
Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials Johns Hopkins University - Coursera online 2017
Advance Course on Public Speaking MCPD, Manipal University 2017
Certificate course on Bioethics Bioethics Centre for Bioethics, Manipal University 2016
Introduction to systematic review and meta-analysis Systematic review and meta-analysis Johns Hopkins University, USA - Coursera online 2016
MSc Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing) Medical Surgical Nursing Dr M V Shetty College of Nursing Mangalore, Karnataka 2012
Certification in Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Methodology Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Methodology Department of statistics, Manipal University 2012
BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Nursing Institute of Nursing Education, SME Gandhinagar, Kottayam, Kerala 2008

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, MAHE Assistant Professor December 2021 - till date
Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, MAHE Lecturer November 2017-August 2021
Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University Administrative Officer - ICMR-DHR Funded Geriatric Project February 2015 - November 2017
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Lecturer September 2012 to February 2015

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Cardiology, Oncology, ENT, Ophthalmology and Geriatrics

Area of Expertise

Cardiothoracic and Geriatrics

Area of Research

Oncology and Geriatrics

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

  • Life member of Trained Nurses Association of India since 2008
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau International organization since November 2016
  • Life member of Indian Gerontological Association Since July 2017
  • Member of Mixed Method International Research Association since 2016

Achievements/Awards:

  • · Secured “Good Teacher Award” during the Manipal College of Nursing Awards and Annual Day 2024.
  • Secured certificate of appreciation for securing the highest FAIRE point during the Awards and Annual Day 2022
  • Secured second best published in the Scopus-indexed journal during the Awards and Annual Day 2021
  • Best Paper award during the National Conference on Gerontological Nursing organized by MIMS College of Nursing, MIMS Academy of Higher Education, Calicut 2018
  • Best Poster award during the National Conference on Gerontological Nursing organized by MIMS College of Nursing, MIMS Academy of Higher Education, Calicut 2018
  • Best Poster award during the International Conference on Global Challenges in Health Care organized by Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, MAHE 2018

Work Experience

Organisation Role Tenure
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam Nurse Intern

Meditation and yoga impact on dysmenorrhea (MY-ID): a study protocol

2022-30-05 Nayak, S.G Linu Sara George Dr Anice George Dr Kiranmai S. Rao Annapoorna Dr Vinutha R. Bhat Dr Ravishankar

F1000Research, 11, 2022

Pandemic Pedagogy: Perception of Nursing students’: A cross-sectional study

2022-01-04 Prima Jenevive Jyothi D’Souza Dr. G Muthamilselvi Dr. Veena M Joseph

F1000Research, 11 2022.

Effectiveness of comprehensive cognitive and balance training strategies (CCBTS) on gait, balance, quality of life, and fall-related self-efficacy among institutionalized elderly in Udupi District: A mixed-method study protocol.

2022-01-04 Dr Judith Angelitta Noronha Dr Anice George

F1000Research, 11 2022

Depression among older adults: a systematic review of South Asian countries.

2021-01-03 Dr Judith Angelitta Noronha Kamath, A Adhikari, P Baby S Nayak Shankar, R Dr Anice George

Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society, 21(2), 201–219. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12644

Structure, staffing, and factors affecting infection control nurses: Hospital based exploratory survey- A study protocol.

2021-01-02 Mrs Shalini G Nayak Sugunan, A Mukhopadhyay, C. Shankar, R Elsa Sanatombi Devi Dr Anice George

Journal of advanced nursing, 77(2), 1062–1069. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14658

Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module (SIM) On Knowledge Regarding Emergency Drugs among Health Workers in Selected PHC's of Udupi District.

2017-01-01 Janet D'souza Renilda D'souza Pinky D'silva Deepak Moily Julie John

i-manager’s Journal on Nursing;6 (3).

“Little old lady’s hernia” – A report of a rare case

2016-01-07 Rajendra. B

Manipal Journal of nursing and health sciences. 2(2)

Effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding pubertal changes among adolescent boys in selected high school of Udupi District.

2016-01-01 Ajith Kumar Shetty Alphoni P. George Beena K.J Tandra Kabiraj Blenita Paul Soumya Alex

The Nitte University Journal of Health Science, Vol. 6, No.2, ISSN 2249-7110: 17-19.

Pre-operative breathing exercise using instructional demonstration in preventing post-operative pulmonary complications for patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery

2016-01-01 Kathyayani, B. V

Manipal Journal of nursing and health sciences.2(1).

Knowledge and Anxiety Among Patients Undergoing Elective Invasive Urologic Procedures in Tertiary Hospital , Udupi Taluk

2015-01-11 Sharon, M. M Melita Sheilini

International Journal of Scientific Research; 4(11):11-13.

Effectiveness of preoperative planned teaching programme on prevention of post-operative pulmonary complications among patients undergoing elective abdominal surgeries in selected hospital of Udupi District.

2014-01-12 Thomas, B. Sujani I. Reji S.J. Rogers D Savitha

Asia Pacific Journal of research 1(20);104-110.

Effectiveness of Yoganidra on quality of sleep among cancer patients

2014-01-01 Anand D Linu Sara George

Manipal Journal of nursing and health sciences;1(1)