PD Mobility Program to Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Karanataka, India.

A professional development mobility visit was planned for nine staff members from the School of Nursing at Maldives National University to Manipal College of Nursing in Karnataka, India. The visit aimed to facilitate institutional learning and exchange of best practices in nursing education. Key areas included teaching and learning approaches, nursing education facilities, student assessment and examination systems, student welfare initiatives, faculty development programmes, community health nursing arrangements, and the functions and activities of different nursing departments. The programme also aimed to establish professional networks and explore opportunities for future academic, research, and capacity-building collaboration.

The visit strengthened the knowledge and professional capacity of participating staff by exposing them to established practices and innovative approaches in nursing education. Knowledge gained supported improvements in curriculum delivery, assessment systems, learning facilities, student support, community health nursing, faculty development, and departmental operations at MNU. Sharing the learning with other staff can extend the benefits across the School of Nursing. The visit may also strengthen collaboration between the two institutions and create opportunities for joint education, research, staff development, and student exchange initiatives, ultimately contributing to the quality of nursing education and healthcare in the Maldives.