Nursing colleges in city warned against exploiting students

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October 21, 2011

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Mangalore, October 21: Karnataka Nursing Council registrar B N Muninarayanappa said that he has received many complaints from the students of some nursing colleges in the city, especially those having hospitals or medical colleges of their own, that they have been virtually exploited even after they finished their course.

He was speaking at the inaugural of the year-long silver jubilee celebration of Dr M V Shetty College of Nursing at St Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Auditorium here. The event is being organised by the College in association with M V Shetty Memorial Trust.

Issuing a stern warning to those institutions, which allegedly forced their students to work for 2-3 years through illegal bonds, Mr Muninarayanappa said that University would take appropriate actions based on genuine information.

Pointing out the complaints from the nursing students saying that, they are forced to work for the institution through bonds for 2-3 years, he said University will act appropriately against such institutions based on genuine information.

He also appreciated the high standard of education that the institution is providing for the students of this part of the country.

Dr Sriprakash K S, Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences was the guest of honour. Dr M Ramgopal Shetty, Secretary of the Trust presided over the function.

Prof Chandrashekar Shetty, administration officer of the college, Kathayini, principal and Vimala, vice principal were present among others.

A National Conference was organised to mark the inaugural of the celebrations. The theme of the conference was 'Evaluation a working tool for professionalism'.

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February 3,2026

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Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

•    Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

•    The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

•    Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

•    Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.

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