Report of CNE on “Clinical skills and practices”

A continuing nursing education programme was organized on the topic “Clinical skills and practices” by the 2nd year MSc Nursing students of Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, in association with the Department of Nursing Services, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, on April 5, 2024. Dr. Jyothi Chakrabarty, Professor and Head of the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, presented the inaugural address. Sr. Punitha and Ms. Leena Chetry, students of 2nd year MSc Nursing, deliberated on the session on “Basic ECG Interpretation.”. The next session on “Titration of Sedatives” was deliberated by Dr. Souvik Chaudhuri, Associate Professor, from the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Manipal.

The sessions were interesting and inspiring, providing a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and the practical implications of the care of the patient. It garnered participation from a total of 33 participants, including staff nurses from KH, Manipal, students, and faculty members of Manipal College of Nursing. The program was coordinated by Mrs. Janet Prameela D’Souza, Assistant Professor-Senior Scale, and Mrs. Janet Alva, Assistant Professor, from the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal.

This program has contributed to the achievement of SDG 4: Quality Education.