Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Vice-President, Mrs. Shashwati Das, emphasized the importance of nursing as a noble profession during the lamp lighting and oath-taking ceremony for the first batch of (link unavailable) Nursing students at SOA-run Nursing College-2. Mrs. Das highlighted that nursing is not just a profession, but a way of serving humanity, and the lamp lighting ceremony marks the beginning of this journey.
Key Highlights:
- Nursing as Human Service: Mrs. Das praised the role of nurses in healthcare, citing their dedication during the Covid pandemic.
- Florence Nightingale Oath: Students took the oath, committing to uphold the values of care and service in their nursing profession.
- Guest Speakers: Additional Director DMET Dr. Umakant Satapathy, Secretary of ONMEB Smt. Basanti Behera, Dean of IMS & Sam Hospital-2 Prof. (Dr.) Arasht Swain, and Medical Superintendent Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kumar Lenka addressed the gathering, emphasizing the significance of nursing and the values of Florence Nightingale ¹ ².
Inspirational Messages:
- Mrs. Das encouraged students to follow the path of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in modern nursing.
- Dr. Umakant Satapathy advised students to focus on emotional intelligence, in addition to their technical skills.
The ceremony was attended by faculty members, including Prof. Parvathi Tripathi, Director of SNC, and Smt. Anuradha Panda, Coordinator of Sam Nursing College-2. The event marked an important milestone for the nursing students, as they embark on their journey to become compassionate caregivers.