Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 8: Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS), organized a skill enhancement consultancy programme for 50 BSc nursing students and three faculty members from Red Crescent College of Nursing, Kozhikode, Kerala, under its Vriddhi Industry–Academia Collaboration initiative on June 6.
The programme was designed to strengthen the clinical competencies of nursing students through hands-on training, simulation-based learning, and expert guidance. It also served as a platform for academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development between the two institutions.
Dr Sharlet D’Souza, programme coordinator, welcomed the participants and presented an overview of NUINS, highlighting its vision, mission, academic achievements, infrastructure, student support services, and future initiatives. The participants were also taken on a guided tour of the institution's state-of-the-art simulation laboratories and learning facilities.
The training sessions focused on key areas of nursing practice, including the use of syringe pumps, Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and the management of labour and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The sessions were conducted by Basavaraj, lecturer, department of medical-surgical nursing; Sheryl Fernandes, lecturer, department of child health nursing; and Keerthimala, lecturer, department of obstetrics and gynaecological nursing.
The programme incorporated demonstrations, hands-on practice, return demonstrations, and interactive discussions, enabling participants to enhance their practical skills and clinical decision-making abilities. An interactive question-and-answer session further enriched the learning experience. The programme was Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 – quality education and SDG 17 – partnerships for the goals, the programme promoted competency-based learning and strengthened institutional collaboration in nursing education.
Participants expressed appreciation for the practical orientation of the programme, the expertise of the resource persons, and the opportunity to gain exposure to advanced clinical skills through simulation-based training. The initiative successfully enhanced professional competencies and reinforced academic partnerships, paving the way for future collaborative educational endeavours. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr Sharlet D’Souza.