Nursing – OUSL https://ou.ac.lk Tue, 18 Jul 2023 06:24:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 /wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-favicon-logo-RGB-32x32.png Nursing – OUSL https://ou.ac.lk 32 32 Ms. A.S.K. Kodagoda https://ou.ac.lk/ms-a-s-k-kodagoda/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 03:48:35 +0000 https://ou.ac.lk/?p=33169 I graduated from University of Sri Jayewardenepura with BSc Hons in Nursing in 2018. I joined OUSL as a Lecturer (Probationary) in 2022. My research interests lie on the area of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing.

 

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]]> Ms. A.S.P.L. Senadheera https://ou.ac.lk/ms-a-s-p-l-senadheera/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:55:04 +0000 https://ou.ac.lk/?p=30035 […]]]> EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (October 2011 – December 2016)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Lecturer (Probationary) in Nursing – The Open University of Sri Lanka (September 2019 – Present)
  • Lecturer (On Contract) in Nursing– The Open University of Sri Lanka, Kurunegala Regional Centre (September 2018 – September 2019)
  • Temporary Demonstrator – Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka (March 2017 – August 2018)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Registered Nurse at the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (Registration Number: 14168)

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]]> Mrs. N.R. Kuruppu (On study leave) https://ou.ac.lk/mrs-n-r-kuruppu/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:59:47 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/mrs-n-r-kuruppu/ […]]]> I graduated from University of Ruhuna with Bachelor of Nursing Degree in 2016. I joined OUSL as a Lecturer (Probationary) in 2018. My research interests lie on the area of critical care nursing. Also I am interested in analyzing research data by using different statistical software pakages like SPSS, Amos and SmartPLS.

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]]> Mrs. P.N. Hewabatage https://ou.ac.lk/mrs-p-n-hewabatage/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:59:47 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/mrs-p-n-hewabatage/ I graduated from The Open University of Sri lanka in 2016. I joined OUSL as a Lecturer (Probationary) in 2018.  My research interests lie on the areas of gynaecology and obstetrics.

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]]> Ms. H.U.C. Nuwansala https://ou.ac.lk/ms-h-u-c-nuwansala/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:59:37 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/ms-h-u-c-nuwansala/ […]]]> Education

  • BSc (Nursing) Special Degree (May 2014), Faculty of Medical Sciences, USJP, Sri Lanka

Employment History

Nursing Officer                                               :  April 2014- September 2014

Lanka Hospitals.

Temporary Demonstrator                               : October 2014- August 2015

Department of Allied Health Sciences,

Faculty of Medical Sciences,

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Lecturer (On Contract) in Nursing                 : August 2015- February 2018

Matara Regional Centre

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Temporary Demonstrator                               : February 2018- July 2018

Matara Regional Centre

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Lecturer (Probationary) in Nursing                : July 2018- Present

Colombo Regional Centre

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) in the Sri Lanka Nursing Council (Reg. No. 10282)

Memberships

  • Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka (GNFSL)
  • National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka (NSFSL)
  • Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

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]]> Ms. M. Laavanya (On Study Leave) https://ou.ac.lk/ms-m-laavanya/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:58:35 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/miss-m-laavanya-on-study-leave/ […]]]> Education

  • Reading for PhD at the School of Public Health and Social Works, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology(QUT), Australia – July 2019 to date
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Special Degree in Critical Care Nursing, 2nd Class Upper), Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – October 2011 – December 2015

Certificates

  • Certificate in Teaching for Higher Education (CTHE), Open University of Sri Lanka – November 2017- July 2018
  • Teaching Advantage – Building Academic Careers, QUT Academy of Learning and Teaching, November 2020
  • Certificate in Basic Sinhala, Open University of Sri Lanka, November 2019
  • Certificate in Counselling, External Studies Unit, Eastern University Sri Lanka, August 2015

Employment

  • Lecturer (Probationary) in Nursing in Regional Educational Services – Open University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura Regional Centre – November 2016 to date
  • Temporary Demonstrator – Department of Supplementary Health Sciences, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka – April 2016 – October 2016

Professional Qualifications

  • Standard Mental Health First Aider – 26 June 2022 to date, accredited by Mental Health First Aid, Australia
  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK (Fellowship Reference: PR206589) – 16 December 2022 to date
  • Registered Nurse at the Sri Lanka Nursing Council ( Registration Number: 14394)

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]]> Dr. B. Sunil S. De Silva https://ou.ac.lk/dr-b-sunil-s-de-silva/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:56:41 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/mr-b-sunil-s-de-silva-on-study-leave-2/ […]]]> Education__________________________________________________

2016 – 2020: PhD in Nursing, College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, USA.

2009 – 2010: Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education Staff Development Course for Probationary Lecturers,                                  University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

 2007 – 2009: Master of Nursing by Research (02 Years full time), Australian Catholic University, Australia.

2004 – 2005: Diploma in Psychological Counseling, National Institute of Social Development, Colombo – Ministry of                           Social Services and Welfare, Sri Lanka

2002 – 2003: Certificate Course in Psychiatric Nursing, School of Nursing in Mullariyawa – Ministry of Health, Sri                               Lanka

2003 – 2004: Diploma in Management & Supervision, Post Basic School of Nursing in Colombo – Ministry of Health,                           Sri Lanka

1999 – 2002: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2nd Class Upper Division), The Open University of Sri Lanka

1992 – 1996: Diploma in Nursing (03 Years), School of Nursing in Colombo – Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

1984 – 1990: Secondary education up to Advanced Level, Mahanama College, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

 

ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT  _________________________

2017 onwards: Senior Lecturer in Nursing – Grade 1, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health                                                        Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka,

2015 – 2018: Head of the Department / Senior Lecturer in Nursing. Department of Medical                                                         Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka,

2012 – 2015: Head of the Department / Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences, Department of Health                                          Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka,

2011 – 2017: Senior Lecturer in Nursing – Grade 11, Department of Health Sciences/Nursing, Faculty of                                    Natural Sciences/Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka,

2006 – 2011: Lecturer (Probationary) in Health Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, The Open                                          University of Sri Lanka,

2007 – 2009: Aged Care experiences in MEWS Aged Care Facility at Camberwell in Melbourne, Australia.

2004 – 2006: Nurse Manager (Ward Master), Genitor-Urinary Unit 1 – NationalHospital of Sri Lanka

1996 – 2002 : Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology, Neurosurgery Units – National Hospital of Sri Lanka

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]]> Mrs. P.W.G.D.P. Samarasekara https://ou.ac.lk/mrs-p-w-g-d-p-samarasekara/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:56:29 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/mrs-p-w-g-d-p-samarasekara-3/ Senior Lecturer in Nursing,

RN, RM

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]]> Dr. (Mrs.) K.A. Sriyani https://ou.ac.lk/dr-mrs-k-a-sriyani/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:56:28 +0000 https://www.ou.ac.lk/dr-mrs-k-a-sriyani/ […]]]> Academic Qualifications

2019  June to date: Following Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice in English

2012  July  –  2016 September: Ph.D. (USJP)

2013:   Certificate in Computer Based Data Analysis (USJP)

2010- 2011 :    Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, The Open University of Sri Lanka

2002-2003 :     Diploma in Teaching and Supervision, Post Basic College of Nursing, Colombo.

1999-2002 :     BSc. Degree  in Nursing  (2nd upper) The Open University Sri Lanka.

1996 :              Midwifery in Nursing, School of Nursing, Galle

1992-1995 :     Diploma in Nursing, School of Nursing, Galle

Other

2013:      Certificate in Computer Based Data Analysis, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Professional Experience

Jan1996 -Jan 2004:   Worked as Staff Nurse at Cardiothoracic Theater, The National Hospital of  Sri Lanka, Colombo

Jan 2004 -July 2009:  Worked as Nursing Tutor at the School of Nursing, Colombo.

July 2009- July 2016:  Lecturer in Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

August 2019 to date : Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of  Sri Lanka.

Affiliations:

Member:

Open University Teachers’ Association (OUTA)

Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Sri Lanka Nurses’ Association (SLNA)

Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World:  Member Since 2018

Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka (GNFSL)

2003/2004 -Assistant Secretary

2005/2006 – Secretary

2018/2019 – Secretary

2020/2021 – President

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