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R Sapra, principal, School of Nursing, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in an interview with Pranab Ghosh.
What is the scope of work for a nurse in India?
After doing a BSc in nursing, one can work in the clinical side or as a teacher at the various schools and colleges of nursing. A nurse who has an MSc can take up administrative posts such as that of a principal in a nursing college or work as registrar in the state councils or the Indian nursing council. An MPhil or PhD would enable a nurse to work as a researcher or research coordinator. Nurses 
with diplomas like ANM (auxiliary nursing midwifery) or GNM (general nursing and midwifery) can work in healthcare centres and hospitals as multi-purpose workers or care providers.
Where can a nurse find employment?
In hospitals and nursing homes — that everyone knows. They can also work for the Red Cross Society, Nursing Councils — they provide the highest possible positions to a nurse — rural and urban PHCs (primary health centres) and MCH (maternal and child health services). They can also work in CHEB (Central Bureau of Health Education), TNAI (Trained Nurses Association of India) as secretaries and secretary general, in colleges, schools (school health services), etc. Moreover, they can run nurses’ bureaus and work as self-employed professionals.
What are the challenges facing the profession today?
In the field of healthcare, hi-tech equipment is introduced on a regular basis and different modalities of medical care are coming up. A nurse has to know everything about handling these technologies and equipment. Quality care is expected of a nurse but the nurse patient-ratio in our country is still very poor, leading to increased workload for a nurse, which can become quite stressful.
Author: Pranab Ghosh
Date: 16th Sep., 2009
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