Mangaluru: Yenepoya Nursing College, a constituent unit of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru, organized an International Conference in collaboration with the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Karnataka State Branch, on the 2nd and 3rd of August, 2024, on the theme “Exploring the Boundless Horizons of Mixed Method Research: Integrating Insights and Advancing Healthcare.” The inaugural event was held on August 2nd, 2024.
The event commenced at 11:00 AM with an invocation, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Leena K C, Dean of Yenepoya Nursing College. The program featured lamp lighting by dignitaries, followed by a video message by Sri U.T. Khader, Honorable Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, who highlighted that nursing care is very important in society. The Chief Guest, Dr. B.L. Sujatha Rathod, Director of Medical Education, Govt of Karnataka, addressed the gathering, and she focused on the importance of mixed-method research in the fields of medicine and nursing. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Rajeswari Devi, appreciated the quality-oriented initiatives by Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), which is reflected in the establishment as one of the best universities in India.
Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.H. Sripathi Rao, Registrar, and Dr. Gangadhara Somayaji K S, Registrar of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), and Dr. Theresa L Mendonca, Chairperson of Nursing Education & Research, TNAI, Karnataka Branch, graced the occasion. Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), presided over the function. The conference souvenir was released. Dr. Binsha Pappachan C, Organizing Secretary, proposed the vote of thanks.
Around 300 participants from across 15 states of the country and abroad participated in the conference through both offline and online modes.