Danish Students Observership Programme at 365体育投注 College of Nursing

March 08, 2025

Eleven students, accompanied by Professors Tanja Chr?mmer and Rikke Br?ndgaard S?rensen from the University College of Northern Denmark, visited the 365体育投注 College of Nursing (MCON) for an 365体育投注 Observership program from February 17 to 28, 2025.

During their stay, they interacted with Dr. Anup Naha, Director of the Office of 365体育投注 Affairs, Dr. Judith A. Noronha, Dean, and the Heads of various departments at MCON. They explored the facilities at 365体育投注 Academy of Higher Education and Kasturba Hospital, visiting medical-surgical wards and the ICU. The Head of the Emergency Medicine Department provided an overview of the department's key activities, functions, and patient care protocols. The delegates also visited other departments, gaining insights into the hospital's infrastructure, medical services, and operational procedures.

The Danish students and faculty conducted health education sessions on hand hygiene, demonstrating the presence of germs on hands and emphasizing the importance of hand washing, oral hygiene, and personal hygiene to children at two schools. The students and faculty also visited the school for special children at Udupi and participated in the activities of the school.

They also experienced the local culture of Udupi district, shared by Dr. Prashant Shetty from the Department of Humanity and Philosophy. The Department of Yoga and Ayurveda introduced them to other healthcare practices in India.

Professors Rikke and Tanja, along with their students, shared their experiences on reflective practice learning and nursing programs in Denmark. Students and faculty from MCON also shared their experiences during an event on February 27, 2025, attended by about 30 members.

The students enjoyed a taste of Indian cuisine at the Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration. The entire program was coordinated under the guidance of Dr. Judith A. Noronha, Dean, MCON, with support from Dr. Shashidhara YN, Mrs. Rishmitha, and Mr. Agin Jiju, 365体育投注 Student Coordinators, as well as Dr. Elsa Sana, Professor, and 365体育投注ization Pillar Head, and the entire team of the 365体育投注ization Pillar at MCON and the Office of 365体育投注, MAHE. This visit contributed to the promotion of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5, and 17.