Manipal: MAHE signs MoU to start unique training centre for nurses

Manipal: To set up a state-of-the-art graduate training centre for nurses, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and International Skills Development Corporation (ISDC, UK) and the University of the West of Scotland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at MAHE recently.

It is a unique training centre that the Manipal College of Nursing has ventured for the first time in India.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr Poornima Baliga, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences, MAHE, Dr Anice George, Dean MCON, Dr Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Professor & Head, Medical-Surgical Nursing department. Dr Claire Chalmers, Assistant Dean, School of Health and Life Sciences, the University of the West of Scotland and Mr Joel Cutinho, Head Project, ISDC were present.

This MoU will enable Indian nursing graduates to be better equipped to clear certifying exams for UK and Scotland and can be globally employed. It is a unique training centre that the Manipal College of Nursing has ventured for the first time in India.