This half-yearly progress report summarizes the work of P. Rajkumar, a research scholar studying under Dr. C.P. Sharma. Rajkumar is evaluating 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 Rajkumar's planned work and actual progress, any publications, conferences attended, and Dr. Sharma's recommendation that Rajkumar's performance is satisfactory.