Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal organized a Guest Lecture on “Good Study Habits and Reverence” on 8^th September 2020 between 9:30 am & 10:30 am as part of Student Induction Program for students admitted to the various courses offered by the college for the academic year 2020-21 through Microsoft Teams Platform.  Mr Vithoba Narayan Mhalkar, Asst. Professor, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Institute of Psychiatry and Human behaviour, Bambolim Goa spoke on the topic. During his talk, he briefed on why good study habits and reverence is essential for a professional nurse.  He gave different tips for study viz: effective planning, choice of place for studying and also things and resources to be kept ready prior to start studying.  He stressed on ways to develop and practice critical reading skills such as important rules and characteristics for group study.  Giving hints to become a successful professional Nurse, Mr Vithoba stressed on the importance of self-care, self-discipline, managing study timings, developing a positive attitude and sharing the information.  He urged not to compare oneself with others. 

A total of 137 students and 8 faculty members from Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal attended this Guest Lecture. The session was interactive and informative.