Alumni Engagement Guest Lecture Series – 07/2020

Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), MAHE, Manipal has organized alumni guest lecture on the topic ‘Communication skills and team-building’ on 04th September 2020 between 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm. Mrs Selma Kalathil, Nursing Director, Jeddah National Hospital, KSA (alumnus of MCON-BSc Nursing 1998– 2002 batch, MSc Nursing 2007-2009 batch) spoke on the subject. She highlighted on tips to improve communication skills and team building. She said non-verbal communication, active listening, written communication are important skills required for nurses at the bedside and teaching area. She opined that good communication improves the quality of care provided to patients. The session was conducted as a webinar session through Microsoft Teams and was attended by 92, 4th year BSc Nursing students and four faculty members of MCON Manipal.