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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore
Mangalore, Oct 29: On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Father Muller College of Nursing, an International Conference (INCON - 2011) on ‘Translational Research: Nurses Making a Difference’ has been organized in the FMMC Decennial Memorial Hall November 2 and 3. A press meet regarding the event was held at the press club on Saturday October 29.
The Objectives of the Conference are to orient nurses to translational research, its scope and implications for nursing practice and to equip nurses to engage in and apply the findings of translational research in day-to-day practice.
In keeping with the theme, the conference specifically targets doctoral scholars, nurse administrators / managers, post graduate teaching faculty, and research guides. During the two days' conference, nine technical sessions on the main theme are organized.
Speakers for the technical session include eminent academicians and researchers from India and abroad. Some of the important sessions include - Foundations of translational research in nursing, multidisciplinary approach, setting benchmarks in research, equipping future scientist, Efficacy of Metacognitive Training to reduce delusions: A randomized clinical trial, Respiratory muscle Training and Chest Physiotherapy to enhance post operative recovery, complementary medicine and ethics in translational research.
A scientific paper presentation session will be held on both the days. Selected papers would be presented by faculty and students of various Nursing Colleges from all over the country. A cultural programme will also be put up as a part of the INCON - 2011 by the students of Father Muller College of Nursing.
Fr Denis D’Sa, administrator, FMMC, Sr Winnifred D’Souza, principal, FMCON and Bridget D’Silva, organizing secretary was present at the press meet.
About Father Muller College of Nursing
Father Muller College of Nursing, a Unit of FMCI, was started in the year 1987. Since its inception, the College has been rendering its services to society with a high standard of quality nursing education and dynamic involvement in health care services. Today, the college has established itself as a premier centre for imparting quality nursing education, and supporting various developmental activities.
The institution also has a tradition of research for several decades. A glimpse into the past reveals the dedication behind grooming nurses with the noble motto ‘Search Share, Care’.
The alumni/alumnae of the College are spread globally at various levels as educators, administrators and researchers, and serving the sick and suffering with the touch of ‘Heal and Comfort’ for decades.