I. The college houses 6 Clinical Departments and a Behavioural Science Unit to cater to the academic needs of the students. The Clinical Departments are -
II. We have students from all over India and foreign countries
The college strives for
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Value- based Nursing Education
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Continuous improvement of conducive environment for learning, practice and research
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International standard
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Overall development of staff
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Enhanced students’ satisfaction
III. MCON Mangalore is committed to deliver quality education incorporating quality in curricular, co-curricular & extra-curricular activities
Objective 1: We incorporate following teaching learning activities to enhance student’s satisfaction
1. Teacher Guardianship or mentorship – to guide their academic performance and personal life decisions, proving a home away from home.
2. Interactive Teaching-learning methods adopted are
- Active lectures
- Demonstrations
- Brain-storming
- Reflective Learning
- Small Group Discussions
- Panels
- Seminars
- Symposiums
- Programmed Instructions
- Clinical Conferences
- Participatory Learning
- Nursing Clinics
- Students are involved in group and individual research
- Learners are actively participate in scientific paper and poster presentation
3. Co curricular activities
The co-curricular activities of the students include the activities of SNA (Student Nurses’ Association), a constituent organisation of Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI). This body has six committees, solely activated and monitored by the students, under the guidance of teacher advisers. The aim is to develop their personality and leadership qualities in all possible walks of life.
Objective 2: Enhance faculty capability in Teaching & Research
1. The College organises one Workshop or Conference a year, at National or State
level. The general and departmental monthly CNE programmes are a
regular feature of the College.
2. Research and other academic activities
a. Faculty –
b. Students’ research Studies: Group research projects are planned for BSc Nursing students in 4th year
Objective 3: Out-Reach Health Education & social work Programmes So far the college has organised such programmes for rural & urban public; school & college students; specific women’s groups; old-age
homes; orphanages; factory workers and homes for mentally retarded.
Objective 4: Student’s performance is assessed periodically and special coaching is provided .Individual educational need based attention is provided for the needy.
IV. Future Initiatives:
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To activate the Rural Health Centre services
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To work towards Integrated Health Care compliance
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To avail collaborative research projects with National/ foreign funding agencies
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To start need-based specialty courses
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To bring up the academic standard to make the institution a Centre of Excellence
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To start an e-journal in Nursing