Chandigarh, November 14
The National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGIMER, Chandigarh, organized its solemn Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony today for B.Sc. Nursing first-year students. The ceremony marks the formal initiation of student nurses into the noble profession of healthcare and service.
The event commenced with a traditional Lamp Lighting and Saraswati Vandana performed by the dignitaries and faculty members. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Principal, NINE and President, Trained Nurses’ Association of India (TNAI), delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the core values of compassion, dedication, and clinical excellence. This was followed by an introduction to the Student Nurses’ Association of India (SNAI) by Ms. Ananya, Vice President, SNAI, and the reading of the annual report by Sakshi, General Secretary, SNAI.
Dr. Ashok Kumar, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, Chandigarh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he lauded the vital role of nurses as the backbone of the healthcare delivery system and encouraged the young inductees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Jaspal Kaur, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), attended as the Guest of Honor, while Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal, Additional Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, joined as the Special Invitee, both sharing inspiring words of guidance with the students.
Following the felicitation of dignitaries by the President of TNAI, Chandigarh, faculty, and students, the highlight of the ceremony—the symbolic Candle Lighting Process—took place. Guests and faculty passed the flame of knowledge and service to the B.Sc. first-year students. The newly inducted students then took the Florence Nightingale Pledge, administered by Dr. Sunita Sharma, Associate Professor, NINE, and Secretary, TNAI, Chandigarh, committing themselves to selfless patient care. The ceremony concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks proposed by Dr. Ruchi Saini, Tutor, NINE, PGIMER, followed by the National Anthem.
