A delegation from the Manipal College of Nursing (MCON) and Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, visited the University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway, from 2nd to 6th June 2025 as part of the Erasmus+ and International Students Clinical Mentorship Training Project. This collaborative initiative was led by Professor Bodil, Professor Ingrid, and Mrs. Magdalena International adm. Coordinator from UiS.

The visiting team comprised:

· Dr. Judith A. Noronha, Dean, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal

· Dr. Shashidhara YN, Professor & Head, Department of Community Health Nursing; Assistant Director, Centre for Doctoral Studies, MCON, MAHE

· Dr. Soumya Christabel, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, MCON

· Mrs. Sweety Jousline Fernandes, Assistant Professor, Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, MCON

· Mrs. Neethu K Nair, Infection Control Nurse, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

· Mrs. Arathi Prabhu, Assistant Nursing Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

Key Highlights of the Visit:

Professors Bodil, Ingrid, and Janne Gabrielle provided an overview of the mentorship and supervision practices at the University of Stavanger, Norway. Dr. Judith Noronha presented an overview of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and the landscape of nursing education in India. Dr. Shashidhara YN delivered a presentation on the supervision and assessment of nursing students in India.

During the visit, the team had the opportunity to engage with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Stavanger. We also visited long-term facilities for the elderly and a hospital of the University of Stavanger, gaining valuable insights into the Norwegian healthcare system. Associate Professor Bodil, Professor Ingrid, and Assistant Professor Janne Gabrielle provided us with a comprehensive orientation on the program structure, supervision models, and mentorship practices followed at the University of Stavanger.

A TOPP-N application ( Technology – Optimize Practice Process in Nursing) Clinical Mentorship Practice Workshop was conducted by Professor Andria and Dr. Paula, a post-doctoral scholar. The session focused on the use of an online application for mentorship and assessment, concluding with a discussion on the competencies and evaluation methods for inbound and outbound international nursing students.

The team also had the opportunity to interact with the MCON students currently undergoing clinical training in Norway, gaining valuable insights into the international clinical learning experience.

This collaborative initiative supports the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

· SDG 4: Quality Education

· SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The faculty and students of Manipal College of Nursing extend their sincere gratitude to the University of Stavanger for their warm hospitality, support, and commitment to fostering international academic collaboration.