MASTER ROTATION PLAN
INRODUCTION
Over all plan of rotation of all students in a particular educational institution, showing the placement of
the students belonging to the total program ( 4 years in B sc, nursing and 3 years in GNM) includes both
theory and practice denoting the study block, partial block, placement of students in clinical blocks,
team nursing, examinations, vacation, co-curricular activities etc.
DEFINITION
Master rotation plan is an overall plan which shows rotation of all the students in a particular
educational institution.
Master rotation plan denotes duration of the placement that includes theoretical block, partial block
(half clinical, half theory block) and clinical block.
PURPOSES OF MATER ROTAION PLAN
Availability of an advance plan before implementation of curricular activity during an academic
year, for the entire program.
All concerned are aware of the placement of students in clinical fields.
Coordination becomes more effective when theory, practice correlates an integrity exits.
Helps the students and teachers to prepare themselves for working in the areas .
Effective coordination can be made for smooth running of organizational activities between the
faculty and service staffs.
Evaluation of the program is more effective.
It helps to make tentative advance plan for leave or vacation.
PRINCIPLES OF MASTER ROTATION PLAN:
Plan in accordance with the curriculum plan for entire course or program.
Plan in advance for each students in the class for all years.
Plan the activities by the following maxims of teaching.
Pause the students based in their background preparation and the extend of guidance available.
Select areas that can provide expected learning experience.
Plan to build on previous experiences
.Acquaint the clinical staff/clinical supervisor with clinical objectives and rotation plan
Provide each clinical experience of same duration of 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 relational ship between class teaching and clinical experience.
Each area of clinical experience is indicated by a code to ward guide is attached.
The period of clinical experience is varied in length each year but the duration of such
experience is same for all students.
Student of one class are divided into groups and rotate the same clinical areas.
It is prepared in advance for the all years.
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, ie, Cognitive domain, affective domain,
psychomotor domain.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED:
Objectives of the course
Number of students in the class
Number of departments or areas
Size of the department
Duration of experience
Number if person available for supervision
Indian Nursing Council, University requirements.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TEACHING STAFF:
Corelate theory and practice.
Participate in teaching, supervision and evaluation
Prepare the students in theory block before they enter the clinical block.
Maintain adequate and regular attendance both in the classroom and clinical areas.
Report to the principal or immediate supervisor for any change or modification.
Plan for regular meeting to evaluate effectiveness of the plan.
CLINICAL ROTATION PLAN
INTRODUCTION:
Clinical rotation plan refers to regular successive and current posting of various groups
of nursing students belonging to different classes in specific nursing field , that is, specialty,
wards, OT, Labor Room, Community Health field, Clinical outreach centre, sub centre, schools
etc.
DEFINITION:
Clinical rotation plan is a statement which explain the order of the clinical posting of various
group of nursing students belonging to different classes in relevant clinical areas and community
health sittings as per the requirements laid down by the statutory bodies.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDER IN PLANNING ROTATION
The objectives of the course have t be clearly stated
Number of students in each class
Number and size of the departments , agencies, areas , technical units or wards where students
will be, should give opportunity for clinical experience.
Presence of students of other program on the same field.
The agencies and authorities concern should be considered.
The duration of clinical experience in each areas should be maintained.
Number of person available for clinical supervision should be considered.
Indian nursing council that is the individual college have the freedom to organize the clinical
experience the way they choose but all must need the minimum prescribed by the council.
Number of staff nurse employed to provide nursing services in the hospital and field.
Sector that is solely depend on student service during day and night.
Sequence of experience required.
Select wards depending on learning experiences to be considered.
Adhere to rotation plan.
BASIC PRINCIPLES IN PLANNING CLINICAL ROTATION:
Must be in accordance with the total curriculum plan.
It must be in advance.
Theoretical instructions should precede closely as possible with clinical experience,
simultaneously the ward teaching , case presentations, bed side clinics etc can be conducted
The teacher and student ratio will be 1:4 or as prescribed by INC or according to the type of
patients nursed. Eg –In ICU 1:1
Select the type of learning experience from simple to complex.
Clinical supervisors must be familiar with the rotation plan, ie, a copy of rotation plan must be
available in each area.
The students should be posted where they will get maximum supervision from clinical
supervisors and qualified nursing staff.
Each student should get all the experience on rotation wise.
Overcrowding in clinical area should be avoided.
Avoid overlapping of work.
All students should enter and leave the particular clinical area at the same tie and should
complete the assignment on time.
Continuity in clinical are is needed.
ADVANTAGES:
Every student will be exposed to all experiences.
Supervision will be easy
Overcrowding can be avoided.
Reduce confusion between teachers and students
Easy for evaluation
Students can fulfill all the objectives.
