NURSES DAY CELEBRATION - 2024
The nurses day was celebrated on 9th May
2024 at Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay in collaboration with nurses
service Dept. FMHT. On account of international nurses day celebration
different events were held like: Poster making competition, symposium on the
theme of nurses day, Session on nurses day theme and finally the nurses day
program.
The poster making competition was held for the
students and 19 teams participated in it. The posters were evaluated and the
best 3 posters were awarded with cash prizes and participation certificates to
all the participants.
The students of 3rd semester BSc nursing
conducted a symposium on the theme of international nurses day, OUR NURSES. OUR
FUTURE. The Economic Power of Care. The students took up the role of moderator
and speakers and presented the content and answered the questions raised by the
audience at the end.
A session on the theme of international nurses day was
organized for the students as well as for the staff nurses of Father Muller
Hospital Thumbay. Dr Agnes EJ, Vice principal, Father Muller College of Nursing
was the resource person. Madam highlighted on different aspects related to the
theme which was very informative.
The nurses day programme was held at 3.30 pm in the Florence
Nightingale hall. Rev Fr. Richard A Coelho, Director,FMCI, Dr Agnes EJ , vice
principal FMCON , Chief Guest , Rev Fr. Sylvester Vincent lobo, Administrator,
Dr. Kiran Shetty Medical Superintendent, Rev Sr Dhanya Devasia CNO, Dr Sr Judy
SIC Prinicipal, and Mrs. Silviya Nisha Lobo ANS were the dignitaries.
The programme started with a prayer song led by the 2nd
year BSc nursing students. Dr Sr Judy welcomed the gathering followed by paying
tribute to our founder Fr. Augustus Muller and founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale. Chief guest Dr Agnes EJ addressed the gathering and spoke
on the healthy life style practices to reduce stress and prevent burn out among
the nurses. The best bedside nurse of FMHT was announced and awarded by the
Director. The winners and runner up trophy for sports and cultural activities
was awarded to the students. The Director in his presidential address spoke on
the qualities of nurses highlihting on humility.
The students performed mime and a dance depicting the
roles of nurse and paying tribute to the nurse. Games were conducted and prizes
were distributed to the winners.
Mrs. Silviya
Nisha Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. Programme was concluded with Institutional
anthem. Refreshments were served to all.