Prof. (Dr.) Raminder Kalra is the Principal at the Holy Family College of Nursing. She has done Ph.D in Nursing from IGNOU and has an overall experience of 38 years. She has been awarded the President’s Gold Medal for Excellence in Master of Nursing and RULA, Ratna Research Award 2019 for Excellent Research in Community Psychiatric Nursing. She is the examiner for M.Sc. and B.Sc. Nursing Examinations in Theory and Practical for different universities including University of Delhi, Punjab University, Kurukshetra University, IGNOU, Baba Farid University, IP University and Jamia Hamdard University. She has also published papers in various National & International Journals and has also written a Chapter on ‘Psychiatric Nursing’ for the book titled ‘Postgraduate Psychiatry’ by Ahuja and Vyas.

Holy Family College of Nursing

What motivated you to choose a path in higher education administration, and what attracted you to your current position as a principal?

I have spent all my 38 years of professional life in Nursing Education, wherein I had the opportunity to be in the clinical as well as teaching. I have the passion for Quality Nursing Education with focus on strengthening clinical skills.

What’s your vision for the college?

My Vision for college is Promoting Quality Nursing Education with focus on strengthening clinical skills. I believe in having a student-friendly environment and promoting overall development of the students. I want an environment where college and students grow and move together towards the path of success.

How do you tend to establish a relation with the students being the Principal/ Vice- Principal of the university? How do you make yourself available to them?

The relationship begins with pre-admission counseling. I personally meet all the students and parents at the time of admission individually. On the day of starting the course, I interact with all the students and parents as part of the orientation program. Students are free to meet the Principal anytime they require. Off duty time they can message or call-in case of emergency.

What advice would you offer to the present-day youth and aspiring students?

My advice for present-day youth and aspiring students would be that when you join Nursing as a profession, feel proud to be a Nurse, be a good human being, be honest, sincere, work hard and learn time management and treat others the way you want to be treated by others.

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What specific measures or programs has your institution implemented to address the increasing mental health issues and stress among today’s youth?

The specific measures or programs that our institution implemented to address the increasing mental health issues and stress among students consist of Pre-Admission counseling, well planned detailed orientation program, conducting sessions on stress management and resilience building, mentorship program for each student, availability of counseling facilities, self-defense training and co- curricular activities.

What are your primary responsibilities as a principal/Vice-Principal and how do you balance them with other aspects of your job?

My primary responsibilities as a principal consists of Overall management of the College, making strategic plans for the growth of college, member Secretary of the Governing Body of the College, Chairperson of various committees including Admission Committee, College Council Committee etc., manpower planning, faculty & staff recruitment, planning for the financial budget, member of University Court &Curriculum Committee of the University and Planning of different academic activities.

What differentiates your college from other institutions in terms of its unique attributes and offerings?

Our college has a well-qualified, experienced, and dedicated faculty. It was the first NAAC-accredited College of Nursing in Delhi-NCR. It provides enriching strong clinical experience in NABH and NABL accredited Parent Hospital, as well as other affiliated hospitals. It focuses on the overall development of the students and has a beautiful green campus with water harvesting, a biogas plant, an effluent treatment plant, and a sewage treatment plant. The college ensures 100% job placement for students. Overall, I would say it offers a comprehensive package of opportunities for the overall development of students as compared to other institutions.

In your experience, what benefits students can gain from studying here in your college?

According to me, the benefits that students can gain from studying at our college would include the development of clinical competencies based on a strong theoretical foundation, overall personality development, excellent job opportunities associated with the Holy Family CON institution as the parent institute, and 100% job placement for students.

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How does the curriculum of your college ensure the best practices of industry?

It is based on the INC curriculum. Clinical experience is provided in a variety of settings. Clinical experience is always under the supervision of the experienced faculty.