THE
GREEN
GUIDE
A Guide for First Year Students
An Academic Guide for First Year Students
College of Medicine, Nursing
& Health Sciences
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS PUBLICATION
At the time of publication all information provided in the Green Guide 2016 was
correct. The students should carefully read the entire official correspondence and
other sources of information to be aware of all the rules and regulations in order to
keep abreast with the latest information. This information booklet can also be
accessed online at the Fiji National University website, under the College of
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
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“Instruction ends in
the school-room,
but education ends
only with life”.
Frederick W. Robertson
(Anglican clergyman, English Divine)
(1816-1853)
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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM
Congratulations on joining the
College of Medicine Nursing and
Health Sciences! You have most
certainly made a fine choice by
joining
a
premier
Health
Professions Education institution
with over a century of history.
The first year of higher education
is one of the most exciting times in
student‟s life yet it could also
pose a range of challenges
associated
with “paddling
in
uncharted waters”. Therefore, it
was not uncommon to observe
the first year students of past
grappling with such challenges.
further compounded by the absence
of a systematic guide that could be
referred to. Therefore, five years
ago, the first version of this guide
was developed to provide the first
year
students
with
necessary
information pertaining to studying at
the College of Medicine, Nursing
and Health Sciences (CMNHS) of
Fiji National University. Students of
the previous years have enjoyed
this guide and have provided
valuable feedback which has been
incorporated in this, fourth edition,
of the Green Guide. Hope you find
this guide beneficial as well.
The
demands
of
University
learning
coupled
with
Editorial Team:
understanding the intricacies of a
completely
new
learning
Health Professions Education Unit
College of Medicine, Nursing and
Health Sciences
Email: [email protected]
environment
often
became
daunting for them. This was
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Significance of the color green in the Health Care disciplines
Ever wondered why hospitals are associated with the color green? Green
surgery scrubs, green operating theatres, green painted instruments, and
so on and so forth.
“Green was a popular choice. Surgeons first added “spinach-leaf green” to
their clothing in 1914 to reduce glare from traditional hospital whites. In the
1930s, hospital decorators used green to influence patient moods. It carried
associations with nature, growth and recovery. Tile surgical suites, patient
rooms, clothing and instruments all went green in the post-World War Two
era”.
David Pantalony is currently exploring the history of the color green in
medicine.
Source: http://www.corpereality.net/museion/2009/07/15/why-are- hospital associated-withthe- color-green/
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Throughout the entire period devoted to the preparation of this document,
we have received positive support and encouragement from staff across
various departments of the College of Medicine Nursing and Health
Science as well as external parties. The team wishes to thank all the
people who have provided support and guidance in the preparation of this
guide.
The Editorial Team
Health Professions Education Unit
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CONTENTS
Important Dates 2016
Welcome to Fiji National University
Overview of Fiji National University Colleges
Our Campuses
About College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Studying at College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Student Enrolment Population of College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health Sciences
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
Enrolment Guide
Online Registration
What Do the Course Codes Mean
What Fees Do I Need to Pay
How Do I Pay My Fees
Who Do I Contact For Advice
10
13
14
16
17
Support Services
Academic Office
Library
ICT Services
Halls of Residence
Pasifika Bookshop and Cafeteria
Counseling Services
Health Professions Education Unit
Student Life
Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century
Essential Services
19
21
26
29
30
31
32
37
39
42
Academic Regulation
Student Responsibilities
Academic Honesty
Student Feedbacks and Complaints
44
49
52
54
Program Plan
My Program Planner
My Timetable
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58
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IMPORTANT DATES 2016
Semester 1
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health
Sciences Orientation
10 - 11 February
Classes Begins
15th February
Deadline for Registration
15th February
Deadline for Withdrawal
26th February
Deadline for Semester I Fees
4th March
Mid Semester Break
4 - 8th April
Study Break
30 May – 3rd June
Examination Period
6 - 17th June
Semester Break
20th June - 5th July
th
th
th
th
th
Semester 2
Classes Begins
18th July
Deadline for Registration
18th July
Deadline for Withdrawal
29th July
Deadline for Semester II Fees
5th August
Mid Semester Break
5th - 9th September
Study Break
31 Oct- 4th November
Examination Period
7 - 18th November
End of Year Break
21st November
st
th
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CHANCELLORS MESSAGE
It‟s a great pleasure for me to welcome you to the
Fiji National University. You are joining a college
with a long and proud history of medical and
health education and training in the Pacific
Islands.
This is a special organization that encompasses
students and staff from many different cultures
and walks of life and plays a very important part
in the future development of the Fiji Islands and
countries throughout the Pacific. The college not
only faces, with excitement the challenges before
it but also understands the opportunities that can
be realized.
At the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health
Sciences our vision is to be the leading academic
and research institution in the Pacific Region and
a Mission to provide education programs and
conduct
research
compassionate
in
and
order
to
competent
graduate
health
professionals to improve the health of people in
the Pacific Region.
To achieve our vision we all
need to work together and to
continue to establish a studentcentered place of learning that
will provide technical knowledge,
human compassion and a
positive
and
empowering
learning environment.
I trust that you will enjoy your
time at the college and good luck
with your studies.
Ikbal Jannif
Chancellor
Fiji National University
Email: [email protected]
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OVERVIEW OF FIJI NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
The Fiji National University is Fiji‟s
Premium University, which comprises of six
colleges offering a wide array of courses
ranging
from
medicine,
humanities,
commerce, science and engineering. This
includes a broad selection of over 300 courses
and programs comprising
College of Medicine,
Nursing & Health
Sciences
Department/School of:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Health Sciences
Medical Sciences
Nursing
Oral Health
Public Health
Research Unit
Certificate, Trade Certificate ,Diplomas,
Advanced Diploma, undergraduate and
Postgraduate degree, with multiple, flexible,
entry and exit points as well as part time
studies that accommodate life opportunities
and career schedules.
College of Humanities
& Education
Department/School of:
College of Agriculture,
Fisheries & Forestry
Department of:
• Communications,
Language & Literature
•
•
•
•
• Education
• Creative Arts
• Social Sciences
Agriculture
Fisheries
Forestry
Animal Science
• Health Professions
Education Unit
National Training
& Productivity
Centre Department
of:
•
•
•
•
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Construction Industry
Electrical &Electronics
Engineering
•
•
•
•
•
•
Executive Management
Fashion & Design
Hospitality & Tourism
Information Technology
Marine Ports
Occupational
Assessment
College of
Engineering, Science
& Technology
School/Department of:
College of Business,
Hospitality & Tourism
Studies
School/Department:
• Building & Civil
Engineering
• Hospitality & Tourism
Studies
• Electrical & Electronics
Engineering
• Accounting
• Economics, Banking &
Finance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
and Road Transport
• Sciences
• Mathematical &
Computing Sciences
• Management
• Office Administration
• Law
• Aviation Studies
• Printing Technology
• Aviation Studies
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OUR CAMPUSES
From its humble beginning in 1885
and 1893 respectively the Fiji School of
Medicine and the Fiji School of
Nursing has endeavored to be leading
institutions in providing high quality
health professions education to the
Pacific community.
In 2010, the two healthcare training
institutions merged to form the College
of Medicine, Nursing and Health
Sciences under Fiji National University.
The College of Medicine, Nursing and
Health Sciences has five campuses,
three of which is located in Suva
and one in Lautoka.
The 5 campuses are:
Hoodless House Campus
Brown Street Suva, Fiji.
Phone: (679) 323 3200
Fax: (679) 303 3785
Email: [email protected]
On this campus, College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health Sciences main
Academic Office is situated, with the
School of Medical Sciences, School of
Oral Health and staff offices.
Pasifika Campus
Extension Street Suva, Fiji.
Phone: (679) 323 3036
Email: [email protected]
This campus has the School of Health
Sciences, teaching facilities for Oral
Health and Medical Sciences, the
Health Professions Education Unit as
well as the Pasifika Library and the
Bookshop.
Tamavua Campus
Princess Road Tamavua,
Suva, Fiji.
Phone: (679) 323 3502
Fax: (679) 323 3919
Email: [email protected]
This campus caters for the
School of Public Health and
Primary
Care as well as
research facilities. Shuttle bus
services run between Tamavua
Campus, Pasifika Campus and
Hoodless House.
MacGregor House
Lautoka Hospital Compound
Lautoka, Fiji.
Phone: (679) 666 9134
Fax: (679) 6651488
The campus is located in the vicinity
of Lautoka Hospital with all the
necessary facilities available for
student needs. The campus generally
caters for final year medical intern
students.
School of Nursing
Princess Road Tamavua,
Suva, Fiji.
Phone: (679) 3321499
Fax: (679) 3321013
Email: [email protected]
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE,
NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences provides students with
high quality educational and cultural experience. The College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health Sciences was established in 2010 following the amalgamation of
six tertiary institutions to form the Fiji National University. The College has national
and international recognition for excellence and leadership in distinctive and
innovative programmes of teaching and research. The College of Medicine, Nursing
and Health Sciences constitutes two of the oldest tertiary institutions in the country:
the Fiji School of Medicine and the Fiji School of Nursing. The colleges strive
towards achieving excellence in training and education of health professionals in
the Pacific region.
The various programmes of study of the College is delivered through its five schools of
Nursing and the Departments of Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Oral Health
and Public Health, while the learning enhancement programs are achieved through
Health Professions Education Unit. The College has the vision to be a leading
health workforce training, education and research institution in the Pacific region. It
strives to achieve excellence and focuses on graduating compassionate and
competent health professionals who will improve the health of people in the Pacific
region.
The schools have produced many motivated and skilled health care professionals
who are now serving in key positions in the South Pacific and abroad. The schools
provide training in a range of health professions disciplines including Medicine,
Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Laboratory Technology,
Public Health, Dietetics and Environmental Health.
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STUDYING AT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE,
NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Studying at a
tertiary
institution is
markedly different from the secondary
school setting that you‟re most likely to
be accustomed to. At the college, you are
expected to take greater responsibility of
your learning and less dependent on your
instructors because, at the College of
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences,
you will need to be an active learner and
critically evaluate, reflect on, and engage
with the information you receive in
order to ensure an effective and
worthwhile learning experience.
The global shift towards student
centered pedagogy i s
evidence of the
value being placed on the student‟s role in
setting the education agenda. It is being
increasingly recognized that the student
has to be actively involved in the
teaching and learning process for it to be
most effective. A t the college it is
expected that you are here because you
want to be here and that you are
enthusiastic about learning. This means
you as a student need to act responsibly
and adhere to the learning approach.
Furthermore, it would prudent on your
part about the academic rules and
regulations, attend classes on time to
avoid and undue difficulties. If you put in
your best effort you will achieve
personal
as
well
as
academic
satisfaction.
as Problem Based Learning (PBL) to
enhance the learning experience at the
school and to inculcate the ability to
actively engage with and critically
evaluate
problems while acquiring
knowledge and expertise.
Learning at the College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health Sciences also
requires
you
to
exercise greater
responsibility in managing your time and
resources
while
maximizing
opportunities to achieve success in your
academic pursuit.
Often students lose sight of their
academic goals and indulge in activities
that hinder their progress. In order to
enhance your learning experience there
are a number of support services
(including
counseling
and
learning
enhancement) that will assist you in
overcoming your problems and anxiety ,
and help you to become a successful
learner.
The College of Medicine, Nursing and
Health Sciences has embraced modern,
progressive pedagogic methods such
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The distance and flexible learning (DFL) mode of study is also available for selected
undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the college. DFL allows students to work
and study at the same time in order to upgrade skills and knowledge through formal
academic training. The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has
embarked on this mode of delivery due to a growing demand from health care
professionals who aspire to upgrade their skills and knowledge but are not in a position
to leave their workplace.
The Department of Public Health has a substantial number of courses delivered
through DFL. The demand for these courses is increasing and we hope to continue
developing courses to cater for the diverse needs. The Department of Public Health
successfully delivers these courses in Pacific region.
The Department of Health Sciences has also delivered several courses through DFL in
the following programmes, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science
and Medical Imaging Science.
There are a number of benefits of studying via DFL, a key one is the opportunity to
upgrade your knowledge without; leaving your job, family and friends behind to take
courses on campus. It should be noted that the same type of assessment that applies
to students on campus also applies to DFL.
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STUDENT ENROLMENT POPULATION
OF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, NURSING
AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2015
In the year 2015, it was seen that the female enrolment was greater to males in
the various programmes offered by the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health
Sciences.
Student Enrolment at CMNHS 2015
Male
28%
Female
72%
The enrolment by program showed that the undergraduate had the highest number of
students from various countries.
Student Enrolment by Programme 2015
Masters
Post Graduate Diploma
Post Graduate Certificate
Bachelors Degree
Diploma
Certificate
Unclassified
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
Number of Students
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ENROLMENT GUIDE
The following pages contain information on enrolment, that is, how to register for
courses, how to pay fees, and the fees structures. Also included is the contact
information for academic advisors. It is important for students to read this information
carefully, and refer to further readings on the Fiji National University Website. The
registration involves four steps which is described below.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
ENROLMENT/REGISTRATION
STEP 1
Go to www.fnu.ac.fj/www.cmnhs.fnu.ac.fj/
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STEP 2
CLICK ON
2016 ONLINE
ENROLMENT
UNDER QUICK LINK
STEP 3
LOGIN
Enter your student # with lowercase -„s‟ – with your six digits – example:
Sxxxxxx
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Enrolment Password -ICT will provide this- if not already provided please contact:
ICT helpdesk [email protected]
STEP 4
ENROLMENT/
REGISTERATION
Click on the My Registration Tab as shown above:
•
Do your Enrolment
•
View Your Registration if you want to make changes
Click on the Grades Tab as shown above:
•
View your result
Click on the My Finance menu Tab as shown above:
•
View Finance menu
YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY
ENROLLED/REGISTERED ONLINE.
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WHAT DO THE COURSE CODES MEAN?
All courses at College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences have an alphanumeric code which denotes the discipline/subject it is focused on and the level of
study that it covers. Certificate level courses begin at the 100 level; Diploma begins at
300 whilst Degree courses begin at the 500 level. The three letter prefix denotes the
subject of the course. A full list of the course prefixes is provided below.
Prefix
Discipline
Offered by:
ANT
Anatomy
Department of Health Sciences
BCH
Biochemistry
Department of Health Sciences
CDR
Community Disability &
Rehabilitation
Department of Health Sciences
CLP
Phlebotomy
Department of Health Sciences
CLT
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Department of Health Sciences
DNU
Dietetics & Nutrition
Department of Public Health
DNT
Dentistry
Department of Oral Health
DTE
Dental Technology
Department of Oral Health
EPI
Epidemiology
Department of Public Health
EVH
Environmental Health
Department of Public Health
HBI
Human Biology
Department of Health Sciences
HPM
Health Promotion
Department of Public Health
HSM
Health Service Management
Department of Public Health
IAP
Introductory Academic Program
MED
Medicine
Health Professions Education
Unit
Department of Medical Sciences
MIM
Medical Imaging Science
Department of Health Sciences
MLS
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
PBH
Public Health
Department of Public Health
PCP
Primary Care
Department of Public Health
PHT
Physiotherapy
Department of Health Sciences
RTH
Reproductive Health
Department of Public Health
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WHAT FEES DO I NEED TO PAY?
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
PROGRAMS
Bachelor in Dietetics and Nutrition
Bachelor in Medical Imaging Science
Bachelor in Medical Lab Science
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor in Pharmacy
Bachelor in Physiotherapy
Bachelor in Physiotherapy-Bridging
Bachelor in Public Health
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Environmental Health III
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Certificate in Applied Epidemiology
Certificate in Clinical Lab Technology
Certificate in Dental Hygiene
Certificate in Dietetics
Certificate in Disability and Community Based Rehabilitation
Certificate in Environmental Health
Certificate in Health Promotion
Certificate in Health Services Management
Certificate in Phlebotomy
Certificate in Public Health
Certificate in Public Health Nutrition
Diploma in Applied Epidemiology
Diploma in Dental Technology
Diploma in Dental Therapy
Diploma in Dietetics
Diploma in Dietetics and Nutrition
Diploma in Environmental Health
Diploma in Health Promotion
Diploma in Health Services Management
Diploma in Pharmacy
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Diploma in Public Health
Diploma in Public Health Nutrition
Introductory Academic Preparation
Master in Internal Medicine
LOCAL TUITION
FEES FJ ($)
900.00p/u*
9000p/y*
9,000.00p/y*
15,500.00p/y*
9,000.00p/y*
9,000.00p/y*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
15,500.00p/y*
900.00p/u*
14,500.00p/y*
900.00p/u*
700.00p/u*
15,500.00p/y*
900.00p/u*
9,000
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
3,600
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
15,500.00p/y*
15,500.00p/y*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
9,000.00p/y*
9,000.00p/y*
900.00p/u*
900.00p/u*
600.00
15,750.00
INTERNATIONAL
TUITION FEES FJ ($)
1170.00p/u*
11,700.00p/y*
11,700.00p/y*
20,150.00p/y*
11,700.00p/y*
11,700.00p/y*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
20,150.00p/y*
1170.00p/u*
18,850.00p/y*
1170.00p/u*
910.00p/u*
20,150.00p/y*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
20,150.00p/y*
20,150.00p/y*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
11,700.00p/y*
11,700.00p/y*
1170.00p/u*
1170.00p/u*
780.00
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Master of Medicine in Anesthesia
Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Master of Medicine in Paedriatics
Master of Medicine in Surgery
Master of Public Health Coursework
Postgrad. Certificate in Applied Epidemiology
Postgrad. Certificate in Health Promotion
Postgrad. Certificate in Health Research
Postgrad. Certificate in Health Service Mgt
Postgrad. Certificate in Public Health
Postgrad. Diploma in Anesthesia
Postgrad. Diploma in Applied Epidemiology
Postgrad. Diploma in Child Health
Postgrad. Diploma in Emergency Medicine
Postgrad. Diploma in Food Safety
Postgrad. Diploma in Health Promotion
Postgrad. Diploma in Health Service Management
Postgrad. Diploma in Internal Medicine
Postgrad. Diploma in Mental Health
Postgrad. Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Postgrad. Diploma in Pathology
Postgrad. Diploma in Public Health
Postgrad. Diploma in Public Health (Dentistry)
Postgrad. Diploma in Surgery
15,750.00
15,750.00
15,750.00
15,750.00
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
15,750.00
1575.00 p/u*
15,750.00
15,750.00
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
1575.00 p/u*
15,750.00
15,750.00
15,750.00
15,750.00
1575.00 p/u*
14,700.00
15,750.00
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Bachelor of Nursing (meal and accommodation
included)
11,782
20,782
Post Grad Certificate in Mental Health (meal and
accommodation included)
19,278
37,800
Post Grad Diploma in Midwifery (meal and
accommodation included)
19,278
44,478
Post Grad Diploma in Nursing (meal and
accommodation included)
21,628
44,478
Post Grad Diploma in Nursing Management
1,575.00 per
course
4,725.00 per
course
*p/u- per unit p/y- per year
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HOW DO I PAY MY FEES
All payments to the University shall be made as follows:
At all occasions, at the nominated bank in the nominated bank account of the
University following the payment procedure advised to the person by the University.
In exceptional circumstances when the nominated bank is not open, or cannot
be accessed for any reason, at the cashier at any campus or location, where the
person making any payment must demand an official receipt of the University.
(The excerpt has been adapted from the University Academic and Student
Regulations Revised: 2013 Pg.55)
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WHO DO I CONTACT FOR ADVICE?
There would be generally three categories of advice or support that you would
need during your tenure as a student at the College of Medicine, Nursing and
Health Sciences- Academic, Administrative and personal. If you require advice and
support on academic matters, you would need to see your course tutor, lecturer or
coordinator. There is also a learning enhancement department, the Health
Professions Education Unit (HPEU), which will provide your assistance in acquiring
the requisite skills and abilities to achieve your academic goals at College of
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
A counseling service has been setup to help you receive advice on overcoming
challenges that maybe more personal in nature.
All other kinds of support such as course registration, payments of fees,
accommodation, sponsorship, etc. will be provided by the relevant administrative
departments like the Academic Office, Student Services, a n d Finance
Department.
The list below contains information about the Academic Advisers/Program Cocoordinators of the various programs of study offered at the College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health Sciences. You may contact these personnel to get information
and advice with regards to your program of study.
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DO II CONTACT
CONTACT FOR
FOR ADVICE?
ADVICE?
WHO DO
DEPARTMENT
Acting Dean
CONTACT PERSON
William May
EMAIL
[email protected]
EXT
3000
Academic Office
Manager- Academic Office
Academic Administrative Officer
Mere Ravunibola
Radhika Prasad
[email protected]
[email protected]
3038
3034
Associate Dean Teaching & Learning
Apenisa Ratu
[email protected]
3030
Health Professions Education Unit
Head of Department
Clerical Assistant
Niraj Swami
Musharat Begum
[email protected]
[email protected]
3303
3304
Department of Health Sciences
Head of Department
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Community Disability Rehabilitation
Medical Laboratory Science
Pharmacy
Phlebotomy
Physiotherapy
Olusegun O. Ajibulu
Margaret M. Baekalia
Sharlene Nand
Adriu Sepeti
Praveen Maharaj
Anish Singh
Maria B. Waloki
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
3360
3364
3053
3050
3070
3060
3050
Department of Medical Sciences
Head of Department
Year 1 Coordinator
William May
Lusiana Tuilada
[email protected]
[email protected]
3123
3332
Department of Oral Health
Head of Department
Year 1 Coordinator
Leenu R. Maimanuku
Suniel Nath
[email protected]
[email protected]
3080
3139
Department of Public Health and
Primary Care
Head of Department
Railala Nakabea
[email protected]
3855
Student Life
Student Life Associate Dean
Bernadette Pushpaangaeli
[email protected]
3083
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WHO DO
I CONTACT
FOR ADVICE?
SUPPORT
SERVICES
ACADEMIC OFFICE
The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Academic Office
comes under the responsibility of the University Registrar. Academic Office is
responsible for the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences student‟s
academic records administration, academic regulations and processes, and
working collaboratively on these with the College of Medicine, Nursing and
Health Sciences Academic Schools, Departments and other services. It provides
the academic administration and support services in line with identified needs
to ensure the academic success and social wellbeing of all students.
The mission of the Division is;
“to manage the progression of students from selection, enrolment through to
graduation including many of the key underlying services and processes,
ensuring through regulation and quality assurance that academic standards are
met.”
The Academic Office at the College of Medicine, Nursing a n d Health
Sciences is committed to providing personalized professional services to
potential, new, and returning students, and to managing the administrative
aspects of every student‟s educational experience to the best of our ability. We
aim to do this by:
1) Cultivating a welcoming, friendly atmosphere that makes everyone
comfortable in approaching staff.
2) Carrying out our functions as efficiently as possible while remaining
friendly and providing personalized attention.
3) Responding to student needs and concerns.
4) Following academic regulations consistently and fairly.
5) Reviewing the services we provide, and how we provide them regularly in
order to make the ongoing positive changes to processes and/or
procedures as appropriate.
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6) Respecting the rights and privileges of prospective students, current
students, staff, and faculty, and to communicate openly with everyone
with whom we work.
7) Responding to every phone, in-person, and e-mail query as quickly as
possible.
8) Providing a “client services approach” for students with questions or
needs regarding admission, registration, advising, finances, and other
related matters.
Types of Services
 Academic
Advising

Transcripts
Graduation
 AdmissionsTransfer Credits

Reconsideration of grade
Open Day
 Confirmation of
enrolment letters

Appeals
Academic policies
 Registration
(Manual)

Reading courses
Degree audits
 Examination
Timetable

Forms: withdrawal,
change of program
Letters of Permission
 Exam proctoring
services
Academic Office Key Staff
Academic Office Manager: Mere Ravunibola
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3038
Direct Line: 323 3305
Academic Office Administrator: Radhika Prasad
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323 3302
Extension: 3034
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LIBRARY
The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences library is one of the
largest medical libraries in the Pacific. The library comprises three branches: the
main library is at the Pasifika Campus and the Environmental Health and Dietetics
library at the Tamavua Campus while the Nursing School library is located at
nursing campus in Tamavua. The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health
Sciences also has collections located in the Lautoka Hospital library to support
final year students undertaking clinical practice at the hospital and in other
western division sub-divisional hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Overall the library has over 30,000 printed volumes, which includes general
collections, reference collection, pacific collection, reserve items, journals,
serials and newspapers.
All the students registered at College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
have access to the Pasifika Library Learning Resource Centre. A wide variety of
resources which include electronic databases, computers, books, videos,
periodicals, newspapers, A/V equipment are available.
Computer workstations are located at level 1 of the Pasifika Library as well at the
Tamavua Campus Library. College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences staff
and students holding network accounts can assess:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Library catalogue
Electronic journals and databases
Email (Webmail)
Internet
Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat for PDF documents
Library services on the Web
Library Collections
The collection consists of the following:
General
Reference
Close Reserve
Pacific
Fiction
Archival
Periodical
Audio Visual
Newspaper
Exam Papers
Click on the link for more information.
http://www.fnu.ac.fj/library/library-collections
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Library Services
The library provides the following services to its users:
 Circulation Service
A valid ID card is required to become a member and to be eligible to use the
facility. All FNU Libraries use HORIZON 7.5 Information Management System
and barcode technology for circulation of books.
The following table stipulates the borrowing guidelines for different members:
MEMBER
FNU Students(at a
time)
RESOURCE
COLLECTION
General
Close Reserve
ITEM
PERIOD
FINE
10
21 days
F$0.50/ book per day
1
2 hours loan during the day if
item is not required by
another user. After 2 hours,
the library may call the user
to return the
item for issue to another user. F$0.50/ book per hour
Continuing use after 2 hours
for up to 6 hours if no other
user expresses need for this.
Overnight loan only(item
should be returned the next
day by 10.00am)
1
CD/DVD
FNU Academic
Staff& Official
Visitors
20
General
Close Reserve
CD/DVD
FNU
Administrative
Staff
General
2
2
4
2 hours loan only (item will be
used inside the library). After
2 hours, the library may call
the user to return the item for F$5.00/CD/DVD per hour
issue to another user.
F$0.50/per book per day
30 days
1 day
F$5.00/book per day
5 days
F$5.00/CD/DVD per day
F$0.50/per book per day
14 days
Close Reserve
1
CD/DVD
1
F$5.00/book per day
Overnight loan only(item
should be returned the next
day by 10.00am)
2 days
F$5.00/book per day
F$5.00/CD/DVD per day
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






Online Public Access Catalogue
Reference and Information Service
Current Awareness Service (CAS)
Bibliographic Service
E-Resources and Online Database Search Service
Information Literacy Program
Service Bureau-the following amount as mentioned in the table below
would be charged on photocopying, printing, scanning, binding, and
laminating.
TYPES OF SERVICE ITEM DESCRIPTION
Black& White A4 size
Photocopying
Black& White A3 size
Black& White A4 size without thin border and
less graphics
Black& White A4 size print with thick border
Black & White A4 size print with heavy graphics
Printing
Black & White A4 size photo
Color printing A4 size
Binding(Spiral)
Scanning
Laminating
1-30 pages
31-60 pages
61-90 pages
91-100 pages
100-200 pages
200 plus pages
Up to A4 size
ID Card size
A4 size
A5 size
A3 size
AMOUNT
$0.10/copy
$0.20/copy
$0.15/copy
$0.50/copy
$1.00/copy
$1.00/copy
$1.00-$2.00/copy(depending
on graphics)
$1.50
$2.50
$3.00
$4.00
$4.50
$5.00
$0.50/scan
$1.00
$2.50
$2.00
$3.50
Any size bigger than A3 Page would be
charged $0.20 per inch length but the width
must not exceed 30 inches
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Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday
Pasifika Campus Library- 24/7
Monday- Friday
Tamavua Campus- School of Public Health-7.00am- 10.00pm
School of Nursing- 7.00am- 10.00 pm
*Saturday, Sunday& Public Holidays- 8.00am-5.00pm
Library Key Staff
Pasifika Campus
Senior Librarian: Sushila Lal
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3312
Library Assistant: Suman Nand
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3313
Tamavua Campus
Library Assistant: Jovilisi Davetawalu
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3830
Nursing School
Library Assistant: Basant Swann
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3633
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Pasifika Campus Library
Click on the link for more information on library services
http://www.fnu.ac.fj/library/
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ICT SERVICES
The Information a n d Communications Technology Department manages the
University‟s IT infrastructure and offers a range of services to assist members of
staff and students. The network connects virtually all FNU campuses, offices,
laboratories and buildings that are located in wider Fiji. The intranet/extranet
network allow users to access detailed information and online material including
library online periodicals and electronic student resources.
Services Provided By ICT
 Emails- student email is hosted with Google‟s Google App for Education. To
access emails please click on the respective links available to you in the “Quick
Links”.
 Class Share- University student are provided with class shares for respective
colleges. These contain study materials that are uploaded by the lecturers.
 Internet- The internet is provided by the University ICT which is available to both
student and staff. There are some restrictions in place to control the contents of
the internet that is being browsed. The internet service is available 24 hours.
 Labs- University ICT also maintains the facilities in the ICT Labs that are available
throughout the FNU Campuses. The labs are equipped with computer sets which
have the necessary application software‟s necessary for all basic student needs
while special application labs are available on the respective campuses.
 The campus network connects together into one virtual campus, all offices,
laboratories, buildings and wireless hotspots that are located across the various
University sites in Tamavua, Nasinu & Pasifika.
ID card printing hours during enrolment: 7.00am- 7.00pm and
off-peak hours: 12.00 – 2.00 pm Monday to Friday at ICT lab
level 2 Library Building Pasifika Campus.
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COMPUTER LAB RULES
1. Students must have a valid id card before entering the lab.
2. No bags are allowed in the lab.
3. No pornographic materials, playing of music, games and videos in the lab
PC.
4. Students are not allowed to eat or drink in the lab.
5. No grouping around a particular PC.
6. Scan your flash drive for virus checks before using them, for assistance
contact the ICT rep.
7. If the computer has any fault, do not attempts to fix the problem. Notify
your course tutor or the ICT rep. He/she will assign you to another
terminal or share with another student until your computer is repaired. If the
mouse is faulty do not take one from another terminal.
8. Theft is a serious offence. Do not meddle or delete any software, hardware
or alter setting of the PC setting.
9. Do not turn off any power switch for any terminal. Your neighboring
computer maybe connected to your power switch.
10. Simply logoff without turning off the monitor/screen or computer, the
computer shall be ready for the next user.
11. Backup your work regularly in your flash drive. Do not use hard disk as a
backup drive as this will delete information.
12. Users should not use other students account. Do not share username and
password with others.
13. Keep the door closed at all times.
Students failing to comply will be asked to leave the lab and if the behavior
persists disciplinary actions will be taken.
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The Pasifika Computer Lab is situated at level 3, Library Building
ICT Key Staff Pasifika Campus
ICT Support Officer: Rohitesh Chandra
Email: [email protected]
Ext: 3300
ICT Lab Technician: Raenal Chand
Email: [email protected]
Ext: 3300
ICT Lab Technician: Krishneel Prakash
Email: [email protected]
Ext: 3300
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HALL OF RESIDENCES
LOCATION
RESIDENTIAL
ACCOMODATION TYPE FEES($)
MEALS
ROOMS 167
Hoodless House Campus, Brown Street, Suva
Shared Accommodation 7876/annum Meal provided
Pasifika Campus, Extension Street, Suva
232
Single Accommodation 7876/annum Meal provided
Tamavua Campus, Princess Road, Suva
50
Shared Accommodation 7876/annum Meal provided
FSN Campus, Princess Road, Tamavua, Suva
308
Single& Shared
6678/annum Meal provided
Accomodation
MacGregor House, Lautoka Hospital Compound,
50
Single& Shared
3800/annum Meal provided
Accomodation
Lautoka
Rooms are equipped with:
Single Bed
Study Table and a Chair Study Light
Closet 1x Pillow
1x Bedding Sheet 1x Linen
Blanket Ceiling Fan
Lavatory Facilities: Shared by residents on the same floor
Meal Hours
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Dinner:
7.30-8.30am
12pm-1pm
5pm-6pm
Accommodation Department Emergency Contacts
Talaini Ciri Seniu (Acting Student Services Administrator)
Email: [email protected]
Ext: 3338
Click on the link to read more on Hostel Accommodations.
http://www.fnu.ac.fj/new/introduction
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PASIFIKA BOOKSHOP
The Pasifika Bookshop is the official supplier of textbooks for the College of Medicine,
Nursing and Health Sciences. The Bookshop store is fully serviced campus store,
complete with an extensive range of textbooks, stationery and more. The Bookshop is
located in the Pasifika Cafeteria Building.
For any queries please contact Pasifika Bookshop Assistant:
Sheemal Chand
Email: [email protected]
Ext: 3570
PASIFIKA CAFETERIA
The Pasifika Cafeteria is available for student‟s meal convenience for breakfast,
lunch and dinner by providing tasty and healthy meals for everyone.
For any queries please contact:
Sunila Singh
Email: [email protected]
Ext: 3354
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COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling is a healthy way to deal with life‟s pressures. It provides an opportunity
to speak and be heard, gain clarity and an objective perspective on one‟s situation by
identifying and strengthening one‟s personal resources. It provides an intake crisis
short term and longer term personal counseling and psychotherapy for the university
students.
The counseling service, at College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, helps
students‟ gain understanding and insight into their difficulties, develop emotional
resilience and put into effect real change, enabling them to fulfill their academic and
personal potential.
The Service offers free and confidential support.
Some Reasons to Seek Counseling:





Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Behavioral problems like: relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, overcoming bad
habits, difficulties faced with adjustment in university and issues related to study
 Or any other reason of one‟s own
Students & Staffs are free to the counseling services; they can directly make an
appointment by following the contact details.
Counselor: Dharmendra Sharma
Email: [email protected]
Office: Uni Clinic, 361, Waimanu Rd, Suva.
Phone: 3301104
Extension: 3400
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION UNIT (HPEU)
The Health Professions Education Unit (HPEU) is the learning support arm of the
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. The unit provides assistance and
advice on strategies for the development of academic skills to all undergraduate and
postgraduate students enrolled at the College. HPEU primarily offers a
comprehensive range of student academic support services and plays a key role at
the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences commitment to providing an
academic environment of high quality that will enable all students to realize their
maximum academic potential.
Health Professions Education Unit will support the students registered at the College in
enhancing their academic skills. Some of the learning support activities that are
available at HPEU include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Individual consultations for learning enhancement
Student development programs
Academic skills workshops
Clinical skills workshops
Additional tutorials on subject areas
Peer writing program
Academic preparatory program for health professions education
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program
First Year in Higher Education experience program
Peer Mentoring Program
The Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program
The HPEU has also established a PASS program. The PASS Office is located at Level 2
of the Pasifika Campus Library Building. The Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
program is an initiative based on the Supplemental Instruction (SI) model developed by
Dr. Deanna Martin at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) in 1973 that uses
guided study sessions facilitated by peers to improve student retention and success
within targeted courses. The PASS program provides peer support by having
students who performed exceptionally well academically to help other students
complete these courses (PASS Leaders). PASS is a non-remedial approach that
provides regular review sessions outside of class. For the students, PASS is a time to
relax and review their course content in an informal and non- threating environment.
Students work collaboratively and consolidate ideas by discussing readings,
comparing notes, working together to predict test items, acquire learning skills, and
sharing ideas for improving class material. This gives the students the opportunity to
learn better by inculcating depositions of critical thinking.
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Objectives of the PASS Program
 To provide a comfortable environment where students can assist one another to
revise and discuss subject material and therefore, achieve better results;

 To promote deeper understanding and learning of subject concepts;

 To allow students to build a network of friends, including the leader, whom they can
turn to for support;

 To offer students extra support to aid in the successful transition from high school to
university;

 To demonstrate to student‟s effective learning and study techniques that can be
extended to private study, other subjects and promotes the development of
students as independent learners.
What happens in a typical PASS session?
PASS is a chance to get together in small groups with other students in the
subject to compare notes, discuss important topics,
and
to
develop
strategies for studying and learning. At each session a PASS Leader will be on
hand to guide students through the course material.
A PASS Leader is an experienced student who facilitates discussion of concepts,
ideas and study skills. Sessions are designed to be informal, flexible, and fun. The
focus of each session will be determined by the needs of the group. PASS is a
valuable opportunity for students to seek help and advice in a friendly, relaxed
environment.
It is important to note that PASS does not provide a tutorial environment. The role of the
PASS leader is to guide the group towards the answer, but getting the right answer will
largely be up to students.
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The following are the list of Lunch Hour Learning Skills Workshops Series provided
by the HPEU, which will be held in the HPEU Training Room, Pasifika Campus.
Venue: HPEU Training Room, Pasifika Campus
Topic
1.
Essay Writing for University Students
2.
Report Writing for University Students
3.
Reflective Journal Writing
4.
Note Taking
5.
Paraphrasing
6.
Effective Engagement in Group Study
7.
Avoiding Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
8.
Introduction to Bibliography Management, Referencing and Citations
9.
Reading for Retention
10.
Time and Activity Management for University Learning
11.
Summarizing and Retention
12.
Exam Taking (Written)
13.
Exam Taking (Practical)
14.
Exam Taking (Viva Voce)
15.
Basic Research Skills for Undergraduate Students
16.
Introduction to Research Data Management and Analysis
17.
Skills in Learning Human Bioscience (Anatomy and Physiology)
18.
Skills in Taking OSCE’s and OSPE’s
19.
Writing Literature Reviews
20.
Effective Presentation
21.
An Introduction to Academic Writing
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A number of new workshops will also be advertised during the course of the year.
Students can sign-up for up to three workshops each week which will be delivered
during the following two time slots 12.00-1.00pm or 1.00-2.00pm. You also request for a
group booking for up to 15 participants at a time. These workshops are open to all
students of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
HPEU Key Staff
Head of Department:
Email:
Extension:
Niraj Swami
[email protected]
3303
Program Assistant:
Email:
Extension:
Shayal Singh
[email protected]
3304
Clerical Assistant:
Email:
Phone:
Extension:
Musharat Begum
[email protected]
323 3000
3304
Senior Mentor:
Email:
Extension:
Amit Amol Prasad
[email protected]
3304
Mentor:
Email:
Extension:
Vinisha Khushal
[email protected]
3304
Mentor:
Email:
Extension:
Akash Prasad
[email protected]
3304
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From Left: Niraj Swami (HOD- Health Professions Education Unit), Adarsh Chand (Nominee
for 2015 International PASS Leaders Award for the Outstanding New Leader) and Akaash
Prasad (PASS Mentor & 2013 Award Recipient for outstanding New Peer Leader)
CMNHS winning the outstanding New Peer Leader (PASS)
International Award at Swissotel, Sydney, Australia in 2013
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STUDENT LIFE
The Student Life Unit of the CMHS was established in July 2013. The
CMNHS aims to provide its students an active campus life opportunity to
enhance their learning experience and to promote civic responsibilities,
community service learning, health and wellness, student work-study
programs, career development, intercultural competency and diversity and
recreational sport. The Unit creates programs and opportunities to assist
students in achieving academic success through student engagement and
by working collaboratively with the Health Professional Education Unit
(HPEU), academic staff, Teaching and Learning Unit, the Academic Office
and Registrar‟s Division.
To know what is happening and to share your ideas and stories visit us on
our page on Facebook: Student Life CMNHS-Official.
Students have opportunities to participate in activities organized by the Student Life
Unit through the student associations or as individual members.
Launch of Mock tails at the FISA farewell function 2014
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During the orientation week, the Student Life team and student volunteers will be at
the booths to register your interests in the clubs and societies and recreational
groups. You have the opportunity to propose recreational activities to the College for
students.
Stress less day 3rd October 2014
Student Life Key Staff
Associate Dean Student Life: Bernadette Pushpaangaeli
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3083
Personal Assistant: Pearl Sharma
Email: [email protected]
Extension: 3039
Programs Support Officer: Joanna Turaganiwai
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +679 354 8157
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LEARNING AND TEACHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. There could be a lot of
teaching without a n y learning; however, learning can occur without any teaching.
We learn every day. Most often wittingly while sometimes unwittingly. Universities
offer opportunities for structured learning to the students with the provision to
search for an acquisition of new and reliable knowledge.
Teaching and learning lies at the heart of university life with structured teaching
being the core of all the activities. Teaching in essence, encompasses various
principles and methods used for instruction delivery. There are many types of teaching
methods, depending on what information or skill the teacher is trying to convey to the
learners. Class participation, demonstration, recitation, and memorization are some of
the teaching methods being used.
However in order for effective learning to occur flexible and adjustable techniques
suited to the students is invaluable. Students‟ success in the classroom is largely
based on effective teaching methods.
Collaborating and Peer Learning
Working in groups is an excellent method of learning. Collaborating allows students
to talk with each other and listen to all points of view in the discussion. It helps
students think in less personally biased way.
A different kind of group work is discussion. After some presentation and with
clearly defined roles as well as interesting topics, discussions may well take up most of
the lesson, with the teacher only giving short feedback at the end or even in the
following lesson. Discussions can take a variety of forms, such as fishbowl
discussions.
Learning by Teaching
Learning by teaching is a widespread method in Germany, developed by Jean Pol
Martin. The students take the teacher‟s role and teach their peers.
This method is very effective when done correctly. Having students teach sections of
the class as a group or as individuals gets the students to really study out the topic
and understand it so as to teach it to their peers. By having them participate in the
teaching process it also build self-confidence, self-efficacy, and strengthens students
speaking and communication skills. Students will not only learn the given topic, but
they gain experience that could be very valuable for life.
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Problem Based Learning
Problem based learning or PBL is a curriculum design and a teaching/ learning
strategy which simultaneously develops higher order of thinking and disciplinary
based knowledge and skills. The PBL approach aims to challenge students with real
life problems and this way they play the role of active problem solvers (practitioners).
PBL is often used as a generic term with some schools of thought believing that the “P”
should stand for Problem whilst others believe it should stand for Project. To be
successful in their careers students need regular practice in solving ill structured
problems that reflects life beyond the classroom.
This skill is the goal of PBL, which confers greater responsibility on the student for
independent learning and allows the teacher to assume the role of resource guide and
facilitator. PBL offers an opportunity to provide students with both the technical skills
and the professional skills and attributes highlighted by employers through the
development of self-directed, independent learning and problem solving based upon
critical reflection.
The future challenge for teaching staff will be to see how PBL might form an integral
part of learning and learning across an increased range of disciplines within
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and higher education.
Useful Links:
Diana Wood© 2002:
http://cet.usc.edu/resources/teaching_learning/docs/Problembased.pdf
Central Queensland University© 2002:
http://pbl.cqu.edu.au.content/online_resources.htm
Tufts University©2009:
http://www.library.tufts.edu/hsl/pbl/pblskills.html
The Regents of the University of Colorado© 2008:
http://www/ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/education/degree_programs/MDPr
ogram/longtudinal/pbl/Pages/PBLBasics.aspx
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E-learning
Online learning is learning that either makes use of learning materials accessed
online or involves interaction over the internet or a combination of two. The term elearning is often used interchangeable with the term online learning, but it can
also include learning using electronic resources not attached to the internet.
Traditionally, medical education had as its foundation a combination of didactic
instruction in the classroom and integrated, hands-on “Socratic Method” learning in
the clinical setting. Of late, there has been an increase in the use of problem-based
learning discussions (PBL) in an effort to integrate the basic science knowledge
and clinical decision making with a goal of teaching critical decision making skills
to upcoming physicians and other health care providers.
Problem-based learning stems from an appreciation that the application of static
knowledge serves as a rich source of learning about dynamic and important clinical
decisions that are made every day in the medical arena.
E-learning adds many dimensions to the educational process and of utilized well, has
the potential to enhance both the students and instructors educational experience. One
benefit of e-learning allows students to access the lectures and other material when
they are most attentive. In addition, students have the ability to review the material
to the degree they feel necessary.
Conclusion
There have been great advancements in the process of teaching and learning in the
21st century. In the contemporary period the approach is to empower the learners
by making them realize that they are responsible for their own learning while the
teachers are only facilitators. This modern concept of learner centered education
system is a huge contrast to the traditional approach of the teacher being at the
center of learning. The essence of these ideas is aptly captured in the phrase,
“knowledge is caught, not taught”.
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES
STUDENT UNIONS
As an enrolled student, you are a member of the College of Medicine, Nursing
and Health Sciences Student Association (FSMSA). Students are encouraged to get
involved in FSMSA and its activities. Other prominent students associations are:
Dental Students Association (DSA)
East Timor Students Associations
Fiji School of Nursing Students Association
Indian Students Association (ISA)
Pharmacy Students Association (PSA)
Samoan Students Association
Solomon Island Students Association (SIMSA)
Tongan Students Association
The elected presidents of these associations represent their associations at the
FSMSA meetings.
TRANSPORT AND PARKING
Students can utilize the shuttle running three times a day to and from the main FNU
Campuses. Parking is available on a daily basis. The basement area is allocated for
student parking.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
Banks and ATMs
The major banks in Fiji are:
Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ)
Bank of South Pacific (BSP Fiji)
Westpac Bank
Bred Bank of Fiji
Bank of Baroda
Post Offices
These are the two nearest outlets, 5 minutes from the campuses:
City Post Office and Post Shop
Greig Street
P :( 679) 330 2022
Samabula Post Office
Waimanu Road
P: (679) 338 2862
Services include: postage services, money transfers, stamps and stationeries sales, bill
payments e.g. internet.
Seven Eleven Stores
There are many 7/11s stores operating around the college campuses and the
hospitals.
Public Transports:
These are readily available, there is a taxi base and bus station outside each campus
and Route 20 (bus) will take you to the city and nearest suburb - Samabula.
Fiji Emergency Numbers:
The most common emergency numbers that people need are those for the police, fire
and ambulance. In Fiji, the emergency number for the police is 917, and that for fire
and ambulance is 911. These can be used anywhere in Fiji.
Hospitals:
Suva Private Hospital (Amy Street Toorak)
P: (679) 3303404
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital
P: (679) 313 444
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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
The regulations of the University have been designed to provide the students with
information that is essential for planning while pursuing their chosen program of study.
Therefore, knowing your academic regulations, policies and procedures is crucial while at
the University. A summary of the academic regulations adapted from the University
Academic and Student Regulations (UASR) is provided below. However, it‟s imperative
that you read the detailed version of the UASR provided to you in your orientation pack.
1. Enrolments
To enroll in any unit/course or programme at the University, a student shall provide
evidence of meeting any criteria for entry to the unit or programme as specified in the
programme regulations.
2. Fees
The Council shall establish the fees and charges for studying in any programme
or course at the University.
3. Withdrawal, Discontinuance or Transfer
A student may withdraw from a course/unit or a programme by submitting an
application for withdrawal to the Academic Office.
4. Granting of Credits
Credits shall be granted to students by the Examination Board responsible for the
programme on the basis of assessments.
5. External Examiners
As and when necessary, the College Dean/Centre Director may decide to appoint
External Examiners for any or all programmes of for any or all units/ courses leading to
the award of a University certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or degree.
6. External Moderation
A college may have student assessments in one or more specific programmes moderated
externally.
7. Franchising University Programmes
The University may franchise its programmes to approved institutions within and outside
Fiji.
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8. Student Assessment
Each programme of study shall specify the methods of student assessment and
progression which can be conditions to pass a unit, minimum mark requirements
to qualify for end-point assessment.
9. Student Progress
The University has the right to monitor a student‟s progress through various stages.
The student is placed at the centre of the process and encourages them to work
with staff to reflect upon their progress in a purposeful and critical way.
10. Recording Assessment
Result Notations- results shall be specified in terms of marks obtained, letter
grades, and grade points for each unit.
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D+
DE
DNQ
W
CT
NV
I
X
DNC
CP
Aeg
PT
PT
NP
Marks
Grade Points
90-100
High
4.33-5.00
Distinction
85-89
Distinction 4.00-4.27
80-84
Distinction 3.73-3.93
75-79
High Credit 3.33-3.60
70-74
Credit
3.00-3.27
65-69
Credit
2.67-2.93
60-64
Pass
2.33-2.60
55-59
Pass
2.00-2.27
50-54
Pass
1.67-1.93
45-49
Fail
1.33-1.60
40-44
Fail
1.00-1.27
35-39
Fail
0.67-0.93
Below 35
Fail
0
Did not qualify: Student received over 50% of total marks but did not meet other Fail
0
specified
conditions
Withdrawn
from Unitfor a pass
0
Credit Transfer
Cross
0
credit(CT) 0
Null & Void for Dishonest practice
Result withheld/incomplete assessment
0
Continuing course
0
Did Not Complete
0
Compassionate Pass
0
Aegrotat Pass
0
Pass Terminating
0
Pass
0
Not Passed
0
11. Credit Transfers
Applications for the credit transfers are to be made to the respective College through
the submission of the Credit Transfer Application Form.
12. Pass Terminating
In exceptional circumstances the Examination Board responsible for the
programme, and on appeal the College Examination Board, may at its discretion
grant a “pass terminating” (PT) grade. Where a pass terminating is granted for a
particular unit the student cannot enroll in a unit for which a pass in that particular unit
is a pre-requisite.
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13. Special Consideration
Candidates who are prevented from siting final assessment through no fault of their
own, or consider that their performance in the examinations will be or was seriously
impaired, may make written applications to the Chair of the College/Centre
Examination Board, for consideration of the award of an aegrotat pass, compassionate
pass or to sit a special examination.
14. Aegrotat Pass
Candidates who are prevented by illness or injury from presenting themselves at the endpint assessments may apply for aegrotat pass.
15. Compassionate Pass
Candidates, who are prevented from attending classes or from sitting an
examination by exceptional circumstances beyond their control, may apply for
compassionate pass.
16. Special Examinations
Candidates may sit a special examination(s) where candidates apply to sit a special
examination(s) rather than be considered for the award of an aegrotat or a
compassionate pass, subject to compliance with the conditions entitling the students to
apply for an aegrotat or compassionate pass, or where the Examination Board upon
considering applications for aegrotat pass or compassionate pass, requires the
candidate to sit such an examination(s).
17. Appeals
A student may appeal to the College Academic Appeals Committee within five working
days of written notifications of the outcome of an application.
18. Confirmation of Grades and Notification of Results
Students can view their official results from the Online Student Services web link at
www.fnu.ac.fj using their student ID. Student account will remain active for a total of
four (4) weeks for this purpose. If the student is not able to view his/her results, it
becomes the responsibility of the student to contact the Academic Office. The
University may email the official results to the email address provided by the student
to the Academic Office.
19. Errors in Published Results
If it is found after publication of results that an error has been made in the recording
of a result, the error will be corrected. In all cases where errors are noted by a
student or teaching staff, the errors shall be brought to the attention of the
Examination Board which shall consider the errors and make appropriate
recommendations in correcting the errors to the Academic Office. The Academic
Office shall ensure that the student(s) affected are notified in writing of any change of
result.
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20. Final Examinations Scripts
A student may obtain a copy of his/her assessed final exam scripts and all other
written materials submitted for assessment in a unit, upon application on the prescribed
form with a fee.
21. Reconsideration of Assessment and Unit Grades and Appeals
A student may apply for reconsideration of the final assessment. Application can
only be made after the student has viewed his/her exam script and remains
unsatisfied with the results obtained. Application for reconsideration shall be made
within the five (5) working days.
22. Supplementary Assessment
Supplementary Assessment may be offered when a student scores more than 45%
and less than 50% in a course, or where a student receives a DNQ grade with a
final total mark of 50% and over.
23. Modified Assessment
Occasions may arise when a student is able to complete an assessment but not in
the form set out by the course guide. In such case, the student must apply in the
prescribed manner within the first three weeks of the commencement of the
academic term and before any assessment of the task proposed to be modified.
24. Re-Sit
A student may apply to re-sit the end-point examination with a fee applicable.
25. Application for the Relief of Hardships
Applications can be made for relief of hardships to the Academic Office, where it is
shown an alteration or amendment of a regulation involving a programme or a
change in examination requirement has caused undue hardships for the student.
The student may apply for relief for up to three years.
26. Examination Regulations
The University Senate shall provide for the Examination Regulations for the University.
Students should enter the Examination Hall with their University Identification Cards
and display on the desk for the supervisors. No students will be allowed to enter the
examination hall after 1 hour or leave until 1 hour has elapsed. Written materials are
prohibited in the examination hall.
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27. Dishonesty during Assessment
Dishonest practice can take many forms, including but not limited to:
Dishonesty during summative assessments- attempted dishonest conduct such as
communicating to students, being in possession of written or electronic materials and
leaving answer sheets exposed to the views of others.
Complicity- voluntarily or consciously aiding other students in the preparation of one or
more of the offences covered in these regulations.
Plagiarism- submitting or presenting someone else‟s work as one‟s own work.
Other Academic Misconduct (this includes but not limited to) - tempering with official
records, failure to abide by directions of the instructor, acquisition, falsification.
Reporting of Dishonest Practice and Follow-up Procedures
Where a unit instructor is satisfied that a student has plagiarized, the student shall
be warned or if the matter is serious he/she shall be referred to the Head of
the academic section or the Registrar.
Where a student indulges in dishonest practice, the student shall be warned or if the
matter is serious he/she shall be referred to the Head of academic section.
A student has the right to appeal to the College Dean against the Head of
academic section.
28. Student Appeals
Students levied any penalty for any offence under University regulations have the
right to appeal to the Students‟ Appeals Committee.
It is the responsibility of the student to read the University
Academic& Student Regulations to be informed of the policies
and procedures. Visit the FNU website to read on more
regulations at: http://www.fnu.ac.fj/images/stories/2014/FNU_
Student_Regulation_Book_2.10.14.pdf
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
It is expected that students will:
1. Engage actively with the educational, social and cultural life of the college.
2. Be fully committed to their own learning including taking responsibility for
monitoring their own progress.
3. Respect the diversity of all students and staff and support an environment free
from discrimination and harassment.
4. Acknowledge that enrollment into College of Medicine, Nursing
and Health Sciences requires commitment to the ethical values of honesty,
trust, fairness and responsibility including treating other students with
respect
5. Respect all college staff, property and facilities.
6. Provide honest and constructive feedback about their academic programs
and participate in the continuous quality assurance process of the college.
7. Acquaint themselves with the college policies and procedures relevant to
their enrolment and course of study and adhere to the rules and regulations
of the college as they apply to students.
1. Quality Assurance
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has committed itself to
academic and professional quality assurance and recognizes this as a major
responsibility. To ensure the maintenance of and sustainability of academic
standards of courses generally and specially, the college is committed to both
internal and external monitoring and review processes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Design of curricula;
Design of learning and teaching processes;
Design of student assessment and use of assessment rules;
Implantation process and activities;
Commitment of resources to quality education;
Review of teaching and learning policies and associated procedures.
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2. Student Registration: Fiji Medical and Dental Council
Part 7 (Sect 39): Practitioners Decree states:
Registration of Medical and Dental Students.
39. (1) a person is not entitled to provide medical and dental treatment in Fiji as a
part of a course of study related to medicine or dentistry, whether that course of study
is being undertaken by the person in Fiji or elsewhere, unless the person is
registered under the decree as a medical or dental student, as the case may be.
(2) A person is eligible for registration as a medical or dental student on the
relevant student register if the person, on application to the Secretariat, satisfies the
relevant Council that he or she
Requ
(a) requires registration on that registeri)
To enable him or her to undertake a course of study that provides
qualifications for registration on the register of medical or dental
practitioners; or
ii)
To enable the person to provide medical or dental treatment as part
of a course of study related to medicine or dentistry being
undertaken by the person in a place outside Fiji.
(b) Is medically fit to provide medical or dental treatment as part of the kind
authorized by registration on the relevant student register; and
(c) In other respects is a fit and proper person to be registered on the
relevant student register
(3) If a person who applies for registration or reinstatement of registration, on a
student register is not, in the opinion of the Council, medically fit to provide
medical or dental treatment of the kind authorized by registration on the register,
the Council ma confer conditional student registration and impose one or more of
the following conditions on the registration (a) A condition limiting the kind of medical or dental treatment that the
person may provide;
(b) A condition limiting the period the period during which the registration will
have effect;
(c) A condition requiring that the person be supervised in the provision of
medical or dental treatment by a particular person or by a person of a
particular class;
(d) (d) Any other conditions the relevant Council thinks fit.
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(4) A Council may delegate to a committee its powers under this section but a
decision on registration may only be made by the full Council.
(Adapted from Medical and Dental Practitioner’s Decree)
3. Student Registration Fees
Student Registration will cost $ 10.00 per annum.
4. Occupational Health and Safety
The College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has a statutory obligation to
provide and maintain, as far as practicable, a safe learning and working
environment where all persons are not exposed to situations that can be detrimental
to health and well-being. This obligation extends to students, staffs, contractors, their
employees and visitors to ensure:
1. Their own health and safety within the workplace and
2. To avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others.
As learning and teaching takes place in a variety of settings, it is important for staff to
know that they have a responsibility to ensure that students are provided with
information, instructions, training and supervision in order for them to work in a safe
and secure manner.
The involvement of students in clinical and laboratory learning and teaching can
present special types of risks: exposures to infectious diseases and presence of
hazardous chemicals and/ or the need to use particular types of instruments,
equipment or machines.
On the other hand, field trips and other off- campus activities such as workplace
learning, community service and overseas student exchange programs place
students in situations where they may be exposed to increase levels of risk.
Therefore, it is important with clinical and laboratory activities and other range of
off-campus activities that a higher duty of care in operating and supported by the
application of special policies and procedures.
College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences recognizes the importance of
safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of staff, students, contractors and visitors.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
The importance of academic honesty cannot be over emphasized in any academic
setting. Therefore, students registered at the College of Medicine Nursing and Health
Sciences are expected to adhere to high standards of academic integrity and
honesty, as well. Incidents of academic dishonesty will have dire consequences and
the various penalties pertaining to indulgence in any form of academic misconduct.
Academic dishonesty or misconduct in layman‟s term is defined as any type of cheating
that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise. Academic misconduct could be
broadly categorized under four areas which could be defined as follows:
1. Cheating
Intentionally or without authorization from the instructor, using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
“Unauthorized materials” include other students‟ test papers during examinations.
2. Fabrication
Intentional or unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in
an academic exercise. Students have been known to create “facts” or citations
when they are completing assignments, often at the last minute before they are due.
3. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty
Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of
academic dishonesty. Student‟s roommates and friends often overstep the bounds
of academic honesty because it is not clear how much collaboration and outside help a
particular assignment allows.
4. Plagiarism
Representing the words or ideas of another as one‟s own in any academic exercise.
For example, copying text from a library book or web-based or other sources into
his or her paper, either verbatim or paraphrased, as though it was his or her own
words or using pre-written essays that are available on-line related to multiple
subject areas and submitting as your own to gain credit.
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A list of activities that is defined as academic dishonesty, but is
not limited, is depicted below for you reference:
Cheating, which includes possessing unauthorized sources of information during
examinations, copying the work of others, permitting others to copy your work,
submitting work done by others, completing assignments for others, altering work
after grading and subsequently submitting it for re- grading, submitting the same
work for two or more classes without the permission of all instructors involved, or
retaining materials that you have been instructed to return to your instructor;
1. Plagiarism, which includes taking the words, ideas, or substance of another
and either copying or paraphrasing the work without giving credit to the
source through appropriate use of footnotes, quotation marks, or reference
citations;
2. Providing materials to another with knowledge they will be improperly used;
3. Possessing another‟s work without permission;
4. Selling, purchasing, or trading materials for class assignments (includes
purchasing term papers via the World Wide Web);
5. Altering the work of another;
6. Knowingly furnishing false or incomplete academic information;
7. Altering documents that make up part of the student record;
8. Forging signatures or falsifying information on any official academic document;
9. Inventing data or falsifying an account of the method through which data was
generated.
If you encounter any incident of academic misconduct during your course of studies,
you must promptly report this matter directly to the Office of the Dean of the College of
Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences and the Office of the University Registrar.
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STUDENT FEEDBACKS AND COMPLAINTS
Student Grievance Procedures:
Students with grievances have the following channels of redress.
1. Grievances against Students
Any grievance against a fellow student should be reported to the office of the
Registrar at the respective campus as soon as the grievance becomes one that can
be resolved through student collegiality.
Upon receipt of a report, the Office of the Registrar shall, upon audience with the
parties, determine whether the matter can be resolved through counseling the
parties, in which case the office shall facilitate counseling promptly.
If the Office of the Registrar determines that the matter cannot be resolved through
counseling, it shall direct the grievance to either the Students General Discipline
Committee, or the Students‟ Academic Discipline Committee, depending on the
nature of the grievance.
2. Grievances against Instructors
Any grievance against a student‟s instructor, including grievances on alleged
unfairness in assessment, should be raised immediately with the Head of the
Department or the instructor‟s immediate supervisor.
If the student feels uncomfortable in raising the matter with the instructor‟s supervisor
or the Head of the Department directly, the student may seek the company of the
Registrar in raising this grievance.
If discussing the matter with the instructor‟s supervisor or the head of
department does not resolve the grievance, the student must take the matter up
with the College Dean, who shall ensure that the aggrieved student is given a fair
opportunity to present his/her case, and that a fair decision is made.
If the student remains unsatisfied with the decision of the Dean, the student
may lodge an appeal to the Students‟ Appeals Committee for its consideration of
the matter.
In exceptional circumstances, and only where there is urgency in decision-making,
a student may appeal against the decision of the Dean to the Vice-Chancellor for his
urgent consideration.
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3. Grievances against staff other than Instructors
Any grievance against a staff other than the student‟s instructor should be raised
immediately with the staff member‟s immediate supervisor. If the student feels
uncomfortable in raising the matter with the instructor‟s supervisor, the student may
seek the company of the Registrar in raising this grievance.
If discussing the matter with the instructor‟s supervisor does not resolve the
grievance, the student must take the matter up with the Director of the section
responsible for the staff member, who shall ensure that the aggrieved student is
given a fair opportunity to present his/her case, and that a fair decision is made.
If the student remains unsatisfied with the decision of the Director, the student
may lodge an appeal to the Students‟ Appeals Committee for its consideration of
the matter.
In exceptional circumstances, and only where there is urgency in decision- making, a
student may appeal against the decision of the Director to the Vice-Chancellor for
his urgent consideration.
A student would commit a serious disciplinary offence if he/she does not follow the
grievance procedure as stated in this policy.
Any airing of a student‟s grievance by the student or by his/her representative, or
by someone the student has prompted to do so, in any audience outside the
University prior to the grievance being reported to or addressed through the
channels provided in this policy, would comprise a case of gross misconduct.
The penalties for breach of this policy on student grievance include
reprimands, suspension from some or all facilities of the University, and
suspension from the programme.
For gross misconduct, the penalty is summary termination of studentship, without
refund of any fee.
(Adapted from Vol. 1 FNU Handbook on Regulations)
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MY PROGRAM PLANNER
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Advised by: …………………………………………………..
Signature: ……………………………………………………..
Date: …………………………………………………………….
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Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 5
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 6
Semester 1
Semester 2
Advised by: ……………………………………………………
Signature: …………………………………………………….
Date: …………………………………………………………..
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TIME TABLE
Time
8-9 am
9-10am
10-11am
11-12pm
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12-1pm
1-2pm
2-3pm
3-4pm
4-5pm
5-6pm
6-7pm
7-8pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday