The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has recently announced plans to implement an integrated nursing education and service model. This model, approved by the Indian Nursing Council, aims to improve patient care quality and enhance nursing students' clinical skills. The Dual Role model, as it is known, integrates nursing education and service and has been successfully implemented in renowned institutions such as the College of Nursing in CMC Vellore and the St. John's College of Nursing, SJMCH, Bangaluru. These institutions have demonstrated how this model effectively bridges the gap between nursing theory and practice, raises nursing standards, and optimizes the utilization of nursing personnel across various healthcare roles.

In light of these successful implementations, AIIMS Delhi has proactively decided to explore adopting the Integrated Nursing Education and Service Model. To evaluate the feasibility and modalities of this implementation, a dedicated committee comprising key stakeholders has been constituted by the institute's administration, with Dr. M Srinivas, the institute's director, leading the efforts.

The committee's primary task is to review the Indian Nursing Council's notification on integrating nursing education and service, assessing its potential advantages and challenges. Furthermore, the committee will study the experiences and outcomes of institutions that have already implemented a similar model. Based on their findings, the committee will formulate a comprehensive proposal for integrating nursing education and service within the AIIMS Delhi framework. They will also recommend strategies for the effective implementation of the model, taking into account the unique context of AIIMS Delhi.

The committee is expected to submit its recommendations by November 2023. AIIMS Delhi will then determine the next steps to bring this innovative nursing education and service model to fruition. Dr. Rima Dada, the professor in charge of the media cell, expressed enthusiasm for the model. She stated that it aims to enhance the quality of nursing care provided to patients and to advance the clinical skills of nursing students. This initiative is also expected to optimize the utilization of nursing cadres in both academic and clinical settings. By introducing the integrated nursing education and service model at AIIMS Delhi, the nursing education sector is set to revolutionize and healthcare services are expected to improve. The medical community is eagerly anticipating the positive impact this initiative will have on patient care and the future of nursing in India.