Mangalore, October 29: Father Muller College of Nursing, as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, will be organising an International Conference (INCON - 2011) on 'Translational Research: Nurses Making a Difference' at the FMMC Decennial Memorial Hall on November 2 and 3.
Announcing this at a press meet here on Saturday, Fr Denis D'Sa, Administrator, FMMC, said that 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 organised.
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.
Sr Winnifred D'Souza, principal, FMCON, Bridget D'Silva, organizing secretary and Prof Janu Bhattacharya, Media Convenor of the conference, were present at the press meet among others.
About the institution
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.
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