This half-yearly progress report summarizes the work of research scholar P. Rajkumar, who is conducting a study under the supervision of Dr. C. P. Sharma to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program on nurses' understanding of advanced life support techniques in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. The report includes details of the planned and actual work completed, any publications, and conferences attended during the period. It concludes with the research guide Dr. C. P. Sharma certifying Rajkumar's performance as satisfactory.