Date: 10^th March 2025

Time: 11 AM to 1 PM

Venue: Seminar Room, 2^nd Floor, Burns & Plastic Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi

Introduction:

The program started at 11 AM with Registration. The program aimed to educate and empower Nursing Students to become advocates for Breast Health Awareness (Common Breast Conditions and the importance of early detection and prevention strategies) in their communities. To ensure the successful execution of this initiative, a preliminary meeting was conducted with EC members of the TNAI Delhi Branch, as well as all the nursing schools and college principals from New Delhi and Delhi NCR.

Dr. Latha Venkatesan, Principal of the AIIMS College of Nursing, Delhi, has initiated a collaboration between the College of Nursing, AIIMS and the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burns Surgery in association with the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) Head Quarter. The entire Program was headed by Dr Maneesh Singhal, Professor and Head of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, who is keen to involve Nursing students in learning about common conditions of breast and its reconstructive surgeries.

Participants:

TNAI headquarters had invited the Principals of Nursing Institutions in and around Delhi & NCR and EC Members of the TNAI Delhi Branch. A total of 44 Principals and representatives attended the workshop.

Action Plan Presentation:

• An introduction about the Breast Ambassador Campaign was given by Dr Latha Venkatesan, Principal, College of Nursing AIIMS

• The Common Breast diseases and related treatment modalities were presented by Dr Shivangi Saha, Faculty at BPS, AIIMS
• Ms Aishwarya Raj, a clinical psychologist, explained the psychological aspects and myths of common breast conditions with some case study examples.
• Cervical cancer and its Prevention were presented by Dr Meenu, Faculty, BPS AIIMS
• At the end of the session, the principal’s group was provided time to discuss the possibility of widely implementing the Breast Ambassador Campaign through students in their respective clinical posting fields.
• At the end of the Program, all Participants were felicitated with participation certificates by BPS Team Head Dr Maneesh Singhal, Dr Latha Venkatesan (Principal, AIIMS CON), Mrs Annie Kumar (National President, TNAI) and Mrs Evelyn P Kannan (Secretary General, TNAI HQ)
• The collaborative effort between AIIMS and TNAI reinforced the importance of preventive health strategies and empowering student ambassadors with actionable knowledge in driving positive change in healthcare
• Post Lunch Session Orientation to the Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of AIIMS Orientation was given by Ms Mamta, Nursing Officer, BPS AIIMS.

The outcome of the Program:

• Mrs Annie Kumar, National President of TNAI, addressed the gathering and mentioned it is a good initiative, and students will get the opportunity to learn more about reconstructive surgeries.
• Mrs. Evelyn P. Kannan, Secretary General, briefed that TNAI’s Learning Management system will be helpful for the nursing students to go through the module on Common Breast Conditions and Awareness, Screening, and Vaccination of Cervical Cancer.
• Dr Latha Venkatesan has informed us that a TOT can be planned sooner so the faculties can guide their students.