Janet Alva

Assistant Professor

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Mrs. Janet Alva is Assistant Professor in the department of Medical Surgical Nursing.

    • Conducts theory classes on clinical teaching II, Geriatric nursing and medical surgical nursing for Undergraduate, MSc Nursing and Post Basic diploma students.
    • Class Coordinator – II Year PBBSc Nursing.
    • Conducts class orientation program.
    • Medical Surgical Nursing II Subject Coordinator for III Year BSc Nursing
    • Clinical Nursing II Subject Coordinator for Post Basic Diploma in critical care nursing
    • Sets question papers for sessional and university exams
    • Evaluates answer sheets and assignments.
    • Provides clinical supervision to the students.
    • Sensitizes students and staff nurses about evidence-based practice.
    • Assists students in conducting projects.
    • Teaching for UG and PG students
    • Prepares clinical rotation and internal assessment plan
    • Provides health education in diabetic clinic at Kasturba Hospital Manipal
    • Responsible for departmental CNE

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Medical Surgical Nursing Third Year BSc Nursing
Geriatric Nursing Second Year PBBSc Nursing
Clinical Specialty (Medical Surgical Nursing) First Year MSc Nursing
Nurse Practitioner in critical care Critical Care Nursing I
Clinical Specialty (Neuroscience) Second year MSc Nursing

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
MSc Nursing (Master of science in nursing) Cardiovascular &Thoracic Nursing Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education 2010
PCBSc Nursing(Post Certificate Bachelor Degree in Nursing) Nursing Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education 2007
GNM General Nursing and Midwifery Nursing) Nursing Manipal School of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education 1993

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Assistant Professor April 2012 till date
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Lecturer August 2010 to March 2012
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Assistant Lecturer August 2007 to July 2008
Kasturba Hospital Manipal Staff Nurse December 1993 to July 2005

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Cardiovascular Thoracic Nursing, Microbiology, Fundamentals of Nursing Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Research

Area of Expertise

Critical Care Nursing, Cardiovascular Thoracic Nursing, dialysis and renal transplant

Area of Research

Cardiovascular, transcultural nursing, Nursing Audit, Community and School

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

  • Registered member of Karnataka Nursing Council (27023)
  • Life time member of Trained Nurses’ Association of India 
  • Life member of ONAI (Oncology Nurses Association of India)
  • Member of Sigma Nursing
  • ACLS and BLS Care provider

Achievements/Awards:

  • Secured First prize for the Innovation held during the Innovation Day on 19/12/2016 for the students and Faculty of MAHE, Manipal
  • Secured consolation prize for the Innovation held during the Innovation Day on 19/12/2015 for the students and Faculty of MAHE, Manipal

Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Under-Five Children on Worm Infestation in Rural Community in Dakshina Kannada District

2016-01-01

International Journal of Nursing Education, Volume : 8, Issue : 1(page 151-155)

“Perception of the staff nurses regarding Caring patients from different culture “

2014-01-01

The Journal of Nursing Trendz, Volume: 5 Issue: 1 (page 18-22)

Perception of audit process among staff nurses

2012-01-01

Nursing Journal of India

Perception of audit process among staff nurses.

2012-01-01

Nursing Journal of India, Vol CIII No 5.

Knowledge and attitude of adults on Filariasis and Mass DRUG Administration of Filariasis in view of developing a leaflet

2011-01-07

International Journal of Nursing Education

“Knowledge and attitude of adults on Filariasis and Mass DRUG Administration of Filariasis in view of developing a leaflet”

2011-01-07

International Journal of Nursing Education Volume 3 Number 2 July – December 2011