NERS NEWS — On Thursday, June 25, 2026, a Hospital Health Education (PKRS) activity with the theme “Ready to Be a Great Mother: Preparing Postpartum Support” was held in the Delivery Room (VK Room) of Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya. This activity was organized by Group D2.2 – B27 of the Professional Nursing Education Program, Maternity Nursing Rotation, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, targeting the families of patients in the VK Room. The activity took place from 09:00 AM until completion, using lecture and question-and-answer methods supported by leaflets and PowerPoint presentations.
The organizing committee consisted of Lilis Syarifah Aini as moderator; Ferlina Ernanda Rohman and Alifia Nabila Rahardi as presenters; Elfinta Nawang as facilitator; Aliyyah Fauziah Rahmah as observer; Elena Wardyanto as note-taker; and Mohammad Chandra Dwi Putra H, Elmi Mufida Dwi Anjani, and Chulfi Latifa Z in charge of equipment and documentation. The activity was supervised by academic advisor Retnayu Pradanie, S.Kep., M.Kep., and clinical supervisor Yeti Bangun Lestari, S.Keb., Bd.
The activity began with a 5 minutes opening session led by the moderator, including greetings, introductions, time agreement, explanation of objectives, and an oral pre-test. The main session lasted 30 minutes, during which the presenters delivered material on the definition of postpartum mothers, the goals of postpartum support, forms of support needed by mothers (emotional, informational, instrumental, appreciation, as well as support from husbands, families, and healthcare workers), the role of husbands and families in supporting mothers, and the negative impacts when mothers do not receive adequate support. Participants showed high enthusiasm by listening attentively and actively asking questions, which were answered clearly by the presenters and facilitator.
The activity concluded with a 10 minutes evaluation session in the form of an oral post-test, which showed an improvement in participants’ understanding, followed by a summary of the session, rewards for participants who answered questions correctly, and closing remarks. Overall, the educational session ran smoothly, orderly, and according to the planned educational program. Structural evaluation showed that all preparations had been completed properly, and participant attendance reached 75% of the target. Process evaluation showed that the activity started on time, participants were enthusiastic, the atmosphere remained orderly, and no participants left before the session ended. Participants were also able to explain the material presented accurately.
Writer: Elfinta Nawang Putri
