Chandigarh, November 11
National Institute of Nursing Education, SNA Unit, PGIMER, Chandigarh organized lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony for the 54th batch of B.Sc. Nursing first year (4 years) course students yesterday. This ceremony is held every year before the induction of students to clinical areas. Prof. (Dr.) Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, Chandigarh was the chief guest of the day and Mrs. Jaspal Kaur (Chief Nursing Officer) and Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal (Additional Professor, Department of Hospital Administration) joined the program as Guest of Honour. Deputy Nursing Superintendents, Assistant nursing superintendents and representatives of CNE Cell of PGI also graced the occasion.
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Principal, NINE welcomed the guests. She emphasized the importance of lamp lighting ceremony in nursing profession and contribution of Florence Nightingale, the “Pioneer of Nursing Profession” in the field of nursing.
Prof. Koushal highlighted the crucial role of nurses in patient care and asked the students to be honest, punctual, sincere and empathetic while working with the patients. He motivated them to work whole heartedly and enthusiastically with the patients. Sir also highlighted the role of Florence Nightingale in upbringing the profession and motivated the novice students to follow the footsteps of the Pioneer.
Mrs. Jaspal Kaur emphasized on being empathetic & work with solicitude in clinical areas with patients. Dr. Navneet Dhaliwal stressed on prioritisation of all round development of students, discipline, and compassionate nursing care. The event concluded with lamp lighting and oath taking by the students delivered by Dr. Sunita Sharma, Associate Professor, NINE, PGIMER. The ceremony completed after a vote of thanks by Shruti, SNA advisor UT branch Chandigarh.
