Overview
The Department of Fundamentals of Nursing trains BSc Nursing students in the development of clinical bedside skills. Undergraduate students are equipped to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the pre-clinical laboratory before they are exposed to real hospital situations. The main aim of the department is to mould beginners with the right attitude towards the nursing profession. We provide a perfect base for first-year BSc and PBBSc students through quality education. Apart from their academic commitments, the department conducts various outreach programmes and workshops.
Core competencies:
- Communication
- Problem-solving & critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Health assessment
- Nursing process
- Patient safety
- Infection prevention and control
- Medication administration
- Activity and exercise
- Hygiene & nutrition
- Oxygenation
- Fluid electrolyte and acid-base balance
- Elimination needs
- Wound care
- Ethics & values
- Legal implications in nursing practice
- Evidence-based practice
Programs
The Department of Fundamentals of Nursing offers training in nursing to the following programs:
Faculty
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Facilities
MAHE has best-in-class facilities for students of all constituent institutes
Hospitals
Access to hospital facilities gives student hands-on training
Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research
Labs
Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience
Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium
Libraries
Libraries give students access to study resources, digital and print
Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes
TESTIMONIALS
It has been a journey of rich experience in teaching, interactions with students, personal and professional development.
Alma Juliet Lakra Francis
Lecturer, FON
At MCON Manipal we have the opportunity to meet, learn and socialise with students from diverse culture.
Vishnu Renjith
MSc (2011-2013)
For those intending to join Nursing as a career, the choice for multifaceted quality Nursing education is MCON.
Vithoba Mhalkar
MSc Nursing (2011-2013)
Living in Manipal taught me how to enjoy studying. Manipal is 'Inspired by Life' and I am inspired by Manipal.
Aditi Gurung
2nd Year, MSc Nursing
I love Manipal. It is eco-friendly and instils responsibility. It’s a habitat more than a campus, with a rare mix of cultures.
Soumya C Varghese
2nd Year, MSc Nursing
I love Manipal because MU, a deemed university, has knowledgeable faculty forming the core of the institutions.
Celastin Susan
2nd Year, MSc Nursing
There's no place better than MCON to pursue my graduation as it provides the best of the learning experience.
Tenzin Phagdol
2nd Year, MSc Nursing
I am proud to be a student of this institute. I have had a sound experience of nursing practice and gained knowledge.
Judith Relma J Fernandes
Intern, MSON