Nurses play bigger role in health care'

November 2, 2011

Mangalore, October 29: Fr Muller College of Nursing, as part of its silver jubilee celebrations, has organised an International Conference (INCON - 2011) on 'Translational Research: Nurses Making a Difference' at the FMMC Decennial Memorial Hall, here.

Inaugurating the two-day event on Wednesday, Dr BM Hegde, former vice- chancellor, Manipal University, lamented the commercialisation of health care. “The concept of health care has been gradually reducing into disease care, which is curse to the medical field”, he said.

Dr Hegde said that the role of a nurse is much more than that of a doctor in health care, as former has to take care of the patient till he or she recovers.

“Nursing is the best profession to treat patient through human approach and nurses can really make a difference”, he said.

Dr K Reddamma, Nodal Officer, PhD Consortium, NIMHANS, Bangalore, Dr Anice George, Dean, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Fr Patrick Rodrigues, Director, FMCI, and Prof Favrod Jerome, RN, CNS, University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland were present during the inaugural session.

Earlier, Fr Denis D'Sa, Administrator, FMMC, said that the objectives of this conference are to orient nurses to translational research, its scope and implications for nursing practice and to equip nurses to engage in and apply the findings of translational research in day-to-day practice.

In keeping with the theme, the conference specifically targets doctoral scholars, nurse administrators / managers, post graduate teaching faculty, and research guides. During the two days' conference, nine technical sessions on the main theme are organised.

Speakers for the technical session include eminent academicians and researchers from India and abroad. Some of the important sessions include - Foundations of translational research in nursing, multidisciplinary approach, setting benchmarks in research, equipping future scientist, Efficacy of Metacognitive Training to reduce delusions: A randomized clinical trial, Respiratory muscle Training and Chest Physiotherapy to enhance post-operative recovery, complementary medicine and ethics in translational research.

A scientific paper presentation session will be held on both the days. Selected papers would be presented by faculty and students of various Nursing Colleges from all over the country. A cultural programme will also be put up as a part of the INCON - 2011 by the students of Father Muller College of Nursing.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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