{"id":9286,"date":"2026-06-10T15:58:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/?p=9286"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:13:40","slug":"nurses-take-the-lead-in-stroke-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/?p=9286","title":{"rendered":"Nurses Take the Lead in Stroke Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medicosnext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000023271-edited.jpg?resize=448%2C597&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9288\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500127103563984;width:137px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medicosnext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000023271-edited.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/medicosnext.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000023271-edited.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roshani Dangol<br><\/strong><em>She is a Nursing Supervisor at the UDM-NINAS. With over 15 years of rich clinical and supervisory experience. Her expertise lies in acute patient care, communication and leadership, contributing significantly to quality improvement and patient-centered care.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reena Shrestha<br><\/strong><em>She is an experienced nursing professional with a Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN) and a Fellows<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a landmark moment for Nepal\u2019s healthcare system, nurses at the Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences (UDM-NINAS), Bansbari, Kathmandu, have set a new benchmark- organising the country\u2019s first Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme dedicated exclusively to nurses on acute stroke management.<br>Held as part of the institute\u2019s 20th anniversary celebrations under the theme&nbsp;\u201c20 Years of Dedication, Innovation, and Hope,\u201d&nbsp;the programme brought together more than 138 nurses from 43 hospitals across Nepal. The strong turnout reflected a growing national recognition: nurses are central to improving patient outcomes, especially in time-critical emergencies like stroke.<br>Why Stroke Care Matters<br>Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. In such emergencies, every minute counts. Early recognition, rapid intervention, and coordinated care can mean the difference between recovery and lifelong disability.<br>This CME focused on exactly that- equipping nurses with the skills to act swiftly and effectively. Sessions covered early identification of stroke symptoms, emergency nursing interventions, stabilisation, referral systems, and early rehabilitation strategies.<br>As Prof. Dr. Madhu Dixit Devkota, Executive Chairperson, noted:<br>\u201cThis CME by nurses, for nurses- reflects our commitment to empowering those at the forefront of patient care. Strengthening nursing capacity is an investment in the future of healthcare in Nepal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach<br>What made the programme truly distinctive was its collaborative design. Instead of siloed teaching, the CME brought together expertise from across disciplines- nursing, physiotherapy, dietetics, and clinical psychology, offering a holistic perspective on acute stroke care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key areas covered during the CME<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neurological Basics and Introduction to Stroke by Reena Shrestha (Nursing Supervisor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Management and Initial Nursing Care of Stroke by Roshani Dangol (Nursing Supervisor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychological Support After Stroke Reecha Khadka (Clinical Psychologist)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frontline of Recovery: Critical Role of Nurses in Early Stroke Rehabilitation Kailash Ghimire (Physiotherapist)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrition Management in Acute Stroke Geeta Karki (Dietitian)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From nutritional management to psychological support and early rehabilitation, the sessions highlighted how coordinated teamwork improves recovery. The CEO of the hospital, Mr Milan Gurung, summed it up:<br>\u201cAcute stroke management demands precision, speed, and teamwork to save lives. The importance of making resources available for this readiness cannot be overemphasised.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition and Impact<br>The initiative received strong endorsement from national professional bodies. The Nepal Nursing Council accredited the programme with 2.0 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, underlining its academic and practical value.<br>Prof. Muna Kumari Thapa, President of the Nepal Nursing Council, praised the initiative:<br>\u201cThe participation of nurses from different hospitals was impressive. The knowledge gained here will directly improve the quality of patient care in everyday practice.\u201d<br>Similarly, Prof. Chandrakala Sharma, President of the Nursing Association of Nepal, described the programme as&nbsp;\u201ca commendable step toward uplifting nursing knowledge and practice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nurses at the Centre of Change<br>This CME marks more than just a successful academic event. It signals a shift in Nepal\u2019s healthcare culture. Nurses, often under-recognised despite being the backbone of patient care, are now taking leadership roles in education and clinical excellence.<br>The programme was entirely nurse-led and nurse-focused, creating a space for meaningful exchange, practical learning, and professional growth. As Matron Chhaya Devi Gurung reflected:<br>\u201cThis initiative strengthened nursing competencies in emergency stroke care while fostering pride, collaboration, and purpose among participants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carrying Forward a Vision<br>The event also paid tribute to the visionary legacy of Prof. Dr. Upendra Devkota, whose belief in continuous learning and innovation continues to shape the institution.<br>By placing nurses at the center of academic and clinical advancement, UDM-NINAS is not only honoring that legacy but actively building the future of healthcare in Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking Ahead<br>As healthcare challenges grow more complex, the need for continuous professional development becomes increasingly urgent. This pioneering CME sets a powerful example for institutions across the country: investing in nurses is investing in better healthcare outcomes.<br>With stroke cases rising and emergency care demands intensifying, such initiatives are no longer optional, they are essential.<br>In empowering nurses with knowledge, confidence, and leadership, Nepal is taking a decisive step toward a stronger, more responsive healthcare system- one where every second, and every caregiver, truly counts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roshani DangolShe is a Nursing Supervisor at the UDM-NINAS. With over 15 years of rich clinical and supervisory experience. Her expertise lies in acute patient care, communication and leadership, contributing significantly to quality improvement and patient-centered care. Reena ShresthaShe is an experienced nursing professional with a Post Basic Bachelor in Nursing (PBBN) and a Fellows &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[42],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","","category-in-the-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9286"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9289,"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9286\/revisions\/9289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicosnext.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}