Yenepoya Nursing College, constituent unit of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru organized an
International Conference in collaboration with Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Karnataka State
Branch on 2 nd & 3 rd August 2024, on the theme "Exploring the Boundless Horizons of Mixed Method Research:
Integrating Insights and Advancing Healthcare". The inaugural event was held on 2nd August 2024. The event
commenced at 11:00 AM with an invocation followed by a welcome address by Dr. Leena K C, Dean of Yenepoya
Nursing College.
The program featured lamp lighting by dignitaries, followed by a video message by Sri. U.T. Khader, Honorable
Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly highlighted that nursing care is very important in the society. The Chief
Guest Dr. B.L. Sujatha Rathod, Director Medical Education, Govt of Karnataka addressed the gathering and she focused
on the importance of mixed method research in the field of medicine and nursing. The Guest of Honour Dr. Rajeswari
Devi appreciated the quality-oriented initiatives by the Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) which is reflected on the
establishment as one of the best University in India. Dr. M. Vijayakumar Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.H. Sripathi Rao, Dr
Gangadhara Somayaji K S Registrar, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Dr. Theresa L Mendonca, Chairperson,
Nursing Education & Research, TNAI, Karnataka Branch graced the occasion. Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor,
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) presided over the function. The conference souvenir was released. Dr. Binsha
Pappachan C, Organizing Secretary proposed vote of thanks. Around 300 participants across 15 states of the country
and abroad participated in the conference through offline and online mode.