The valedictory program of the certificate course in Oncology nursing and Neuroscience nursing offered by the department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal, to staff nurses of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal was held on December 19, 2022, at the Conference Hall of Shirdi Saibaba Block, Kasturba Hospital (KH), Manipal.

Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical superintendent of KH, Manipal was the chief guest and Dr. Suba Sooria P, Head Nursing Services, KH, Manipal was the guest of honor. Mrs. Rishmitha, Lecturer, Department of Medical-surgical Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal, welcomed the gathering.

The awardees of the Oncology nursing certificate course were presented by Dr. Radhika R Pai, Associate Professor, Department of Fundamentals of Nursing, MCON, Manipal. The certificates for the participants of the course were awarded by Dr. Avinash Shetty and, Dr. Judith A Noronha, Dean, MCON, Manipal.

The awardees of the Neuroscience nursing certificate course were presented by Dr. Soumya Christabel, Assistant Professor, Dept of Medical-surgical Nursing, MCON Manipal. The certificates were awarded by Dr. Girish Menon, Professor and Head, Department of Neurosurgery, and Dr. Navin Salins. Professor and Head, Palliative Medicine & Supportive care. Dr. Avinash Shetty congratulated the participants and encouraged them to apply the gained knowledge in patient care. Dr. Suba Sooria emphasized on updating the knowledge and skills, and Dr. Judith A Noronha motivated the participants to apply evidence-based practice to improve the quality of care.

A total of 40 participants received their certificates during the event. The program was coordinated by Mr. Raghavendra and Mrs. Rishmitha Lecturers, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, MCON, MAHE, Manipal.