MAR BASELIOS COLLEGE OF NURSING

BHOPAL

SUBJECT: NURSING EDUCATION

TOPIC PRESENTATION ON

MASTER PLAN

SUBMITTED TO,

SUBMITTED BY,

Ms. Jency John

Ms. Robsy Abraham

Tutor

M.Sc. Nursing, I year

Date: 11/12/2015

MASTER ROTATION PLAN

INTRODUCTION
Overall plan of rotation of all students in a particular educational institution, showing the placement of the students
belonging to total programme (4 years in B.Sc., N and 3 years in GNM) includes both theory and practice
denoting the study block, partial block, placement of student in clinical blocks, team nursing, examinations,
vacation, co-curricular activities etc.
It is prepared well in advance for the whole year so that it gives a complete and clear picture about students
placements either in theory or field during an academic session. For each year, it can be prepared separately and for
total programme one can be prepared so that every faculty will be aware of students placements. Teachers should
follow the Indian nursing council syllabus as a guideline for preparing a rotation plan.

DEFINITION
Master rotation plan is an overall plan which shows rotation of all the students in a particular educational
institution. (Nurses of India-Journal)
Master rotation plan shows the placement of the students belonging to various groups/classes in a clinical nursing
as well as community. (Nurses of India-Journal)
Master rotation plan denotes duration of the placement that includes theoretical block, partial block (Half clinical,
half theory block) and clinical block.

PURPOSES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN

Availability of an advanced plan before implementation of curricular activities during an

academic year for the entire programme.
All concerned are aware of the placement of students in clinical fields.
Co-ordination becomes more effective when theory, practice correlates and integrity
exits.
Helps the students and teachers to prepare themselves for working in the areas.
Any modifications are required based on situations concerned, collaboration between the
faculty and service staff can be made for smooth running of organizational activities and
meeting the objectives of educational; programme.
Evaluation of the programme is more effective.
It helps to make tentative advance plans for leave or vacation without jeopardizing the
teaching- learning activities.

PRINCIPLES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN

Plan in accordance with the curriculum plan for the entire course/ programme.
Plan in advance for each student in the class for all years.
Plan the activities by following maxims of teaching.
Post the students based on their background preparation and the extent of guidance
available.
Select areas that can provide expected learning experience. Plan to build on pervious
experiences.
Acquaint the clinical staff/clinical supervisor with clinical objectives and rotation plan.
Provide each clinical experience of same duration to all the students.
Rotate each student through each learning experience or block.
Plan for all students to enter and leave at same time schedule.

FEATURES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN

It shows the relationship between classroom teaching and experience.

Each area of clinical experience is indicated by a code to which a guide is attached
The period of clinical experience vary in length each year but total duration of such
experience is the same for all students.
Students of one class are divided into group and rotated through same clinical areas.
It is prepared in advance for the whole year.
It gives complete and clear picture about the students.
It must include period of vacation, teaching block, preparation time, examination and
vacation.
The teacher should be aware of the student's placement.
Overlapping particular area or shortage in particular area can be noted.
The teacher should follow Indian nursing council and university syllabus.
The teacher should consider all three domains.

INSTRUCTIONS
Theory block (TB)
TB = number hours /day (6) x per week (6) x per/month. (4) = 144 Hours/ month.
Partial Block (PB)
Clinical (8am -1pm) = number of hours/day (5) x per week (6) x per month (4) = 120 hrs/mnth.
Theory (2pm-4pm) = number of Hours/ day (2) x per week (6) x per 1 month (4) = 48 hrs/mnth.

Clinical block (CB)

CB = number of Hours/ day (6) x per week (6) x per month (4) = 144 hours / month.
(Full day (6 hrs) in clinical Block.)

DOMAINS USED IN PLANNING

Cognitive domain: it includes knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis,

synthesis and evaluation.
Affective domain: it includes receiving, responding, valuing, organization and
characterization.
Psychomotor domain: it includes imitation, manipulation, precision, articulation and
naturalism.

FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED

Objectives of the courses.

Number of students in the class.
Number of department or areas.
Size of the department e.g.: surgical ward, MSW, FSW, post operative ward
Duration of experiences.
Number of persons available for supervision.
Indian Nursing Council and university requirements.

PREPARATION OF MASTER PLAN FOR CURRICULUM

Preparation of master plan will guide the teachers in the placement of subject matter and
clinical experience.
This will give a clear picture as to how, in which year and in what stages is the subject
matter going to be taught and the relevant clinical experience to be offered.
Master plan should be prepared in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the
statutory bodies like Indian Nursing Council and Universities.
The master plan should also spell out the hours of planned instructions and required hours
of clinical experiences per week or per month of the year.
Invariably the master plan explains the following
Total duration of the programme, for example, three years for diploma programme and
four years graduate programme.
Explanation of different courses of study with special reference to theory and practical,
for example, theory and practical experiences meant for medical surgical nursing, mental
health nursing, etc.
Total allotted hours in terms of theory and practical for each course.

 Course plan of each course with details like total units, hours and objectives for each unit.

RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHING STAFF

Correlate theory and practice.

Participate in teaching, supervision and evaluation.
Prepare the student in theory block before they enter the clinical block.
Maintain adequate and regular attendance at both the classroom and clinical areas.
Report to the principal or concerned person for the any change or modification.
Plan for regular meeting to evaluate the effectiveness of a plan.

CONCLUSION
Master rotation plan is prepared well in advance for the whole year so that it gives complete and
clear picture about students placement either in theory or field during an academic session. For
each year, it can be prepared separately and or total programme one can be prepared so that every
faculty will be aware of students placements. Thus, it helps both the students and teachers to
prepare themselves for working in their consecutive areas.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

BOOKS
1. Clement. I, Textbook On Communication and Educational Technology, EMMESS
Medical Publishers, Bangalore, 2008:80-85.
2. Neeraja .K.P., Textbook of Nursing Education, Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 1 st edition,
2003:175-181.
3. Pramilaa . R, nursing communication and educational technology, Jaypee brothers,
New Delhi, 1st edition, 2010: 180-183.
4. S. Sankaranarayanan. B, Sindhu. B, Learning and Teaching Nursing, Barinfil Publisher,
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INTERNET
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