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The Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, SGRRIM & HS, College of Nursing, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun, organized an educational hospital visit to Herbertpur Christian Hospital, Herbertpur, on 12 October 2026 to provide students with practical exposure to palliative care services.
The visit aimed to enhance students' understanding of the principles and practices of palliative care, particularly in providing holistic support to patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses and chronic conditions. A total of 48 students, comprising 42 B.Sc. Nursing students and 6 Advanced Course in Oncology Nursing (ACON) students, participated in the visit.
The objectives of the hospital visit were:
The hospital visit was organized to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice in palliative care nursing. The students visited Herbertpur Christian Hospital under the guidance of the faculty members of the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing.
During the visit, students were oriented to the importance of palliative care in improving the quality of life of patients experiencing serious illnesses. The educational interaction focused on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of patient care.
The students gained an understanding of the need for compassionate nursing care, effective communication, symptom assessment, emotional support, and the preservation of patient dignity. The visit also highlighted the importance of involving family members in patient care and supporting caregivers throughout the illness trajectory.
The ACON students gained an opportunity to relate their specialized knowledge of oncology nursing to the palliative care needs of patients with cancer and other serious illnesses.
The major learning experiences from the visit included:
The visit helped students appreciate the essential responsibilities of nurses in palliative care, including patient assessment, symptom monitoring, comfort measures, emotional support, patient advocacy, health education, and family counselling.
Students were encouraged to recognize palliative care as an approach that focuses not only on physical symptoms but also on the overall well-being of patients and their families.
The hospital visit provided valuable educational exposure to the principles and practices of palliative care. It helped students appreciate the importance of holistic nursing care, effective communication, compassionate service, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The visit also strengthened the understanding of B.Sc. Nursing and ACON students regarding the application of palliative care principles in medical-surgical and oncology nursing settings.
The educational visit to Herbertpur Christian Hospital on 12 October 2026 was a valuable learning experience for the 42 B.Sc. Nursing students and 6 ACON students. It provided an opportunity to understand the significance of palliative care in promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life among patients with serious illnesses.
The visit reinforced the importance of compassionate, ethical, and holistic nursing care and encouraged students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality palliative care in clinical settings.