In keeping with practice in preceding years, the International Nurses Day (IND) was celebrated
by the Trained Nurses Association of India, in collaboration with TNAI Delhi State
Branch on 11 May 2010 in a befitting manner at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC)
Auditorium, New Delhi.
The chief guest of the programme was Prof GK Sharma, Director LHMC & Associated
Hospitals. He appreciated the yeoman’s role being rendered by the nurses in care of the
sick and the ailing. He said, they were contributing immensely for restoration of the health
of the people.
The programme began with an Invocation song by student nurses from LHMC. This
was followed by welcome of the guests by Mrs Sheila Seda, Secretary-General, TNAI. Highlighting
the genesis and significance of celebrating International Nurses Day, the world
over, Mrs Seda observed that the Day was an opportunity for us to rededicate ourselves to
the service of mankind. Mrs Ranjit Kaur faculty from College of Nursing, LHMC & Hospital,
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Seated on the dias (from left) Mrs. Annie Kumar, Mrs. Sheila Seda, Dr. Bimla Kapoor, Mr. A. B. Kulkarni,
Prof G. K. Sharma, Miss K. K. Gulani and Mrs. Santosh Yadav.
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assisted by students, felicitated the chief guest and the dignitaries gracing the occasion.
Presenting a bird’s eye view of life of legendary Florence Nightingale, Mrs Annie Kumar,
President, Delhi State Branch, TNAI, cited many examples from her life demonstrating
her vision and inherent zeal to mitigate the sufferings of the ailing.
The chief guest and other dignitaries present at this occasion lighted the lamp and paid
floral tributes to Florence Nightingale. Mr AB Kulkani, President TNAI & CNF Board Member,
South Asia Region, after sharing his views on IND celebrations, referred to the efforts
of TNAI in contributing to the national health goals set by the Government from time to
time. “An educated and empowered nurse can bring better results”, he said. “The occasion
provides an opportunity to the nurse professionals to rededicate themselves to the cause of
the suffering, the ailing and the ageing”, he added.
Unfolding the theme of International Nurses Day ‘Delivering Quality, Serving Communities: Nurses Leading Chronic Care’. Ms KK Gulani, former Treasurer TNAI, quoted and
drew attention to the fore many challenges before the nurse professionals in the current
environment. Citing the statistics she said, though the ratio of nurse was quite low, yet
they are doing their best in treatment and cure of the patients all over. She also suggested
how with improved skills, nurses can improve the quality of service being provided by
them.
Among others, the student nurses from Lady Reading Health School, Bara Hindu Rao in
uniform, made their presence prominent in reciting the Nightingale Pledge being led by
Dr Bimla Kapoor, Director, School of Health Sciences at IGNOU.
Release of a book, Essentials of Health Economics for Nurses by Ms AT Kora, Nursing
Superintendent at St Stephens Hospital by Mr AB Kulkarni and Prof GK Sharma. A variety
cultural programme was presented by students from various colleges and schools of nursing,
were other features of the function. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Nanthini
Subbiah, Dy Secretary-General, TNAI.
The programme, part-sponsored by Reed Elsevier India Pvt Ltd, was held in LHMC auditorium.
Prof. Kiran Walia, Hon’ble Health Minister of Delhi; Mrs. Satish Chawla, CNF Vice President
& Ex President of TNAI; Mr. T. Dileep Kumar, Nursing Advisor, Govt. of India & President,
Indian Nursing Council alongwith other members sent messages on the eve of International
Nurses Day Celebration.
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
1. Invocation song by Student Nurses from
Lady Hardinge College of Nursing, New
Delhi.
2. Lighting of the lamp by Prof. G. K. Sharma
alongwith Mr. A. B. Kulkarni and Dr. Bimla
Kapoor.
3. Floral tribute by Mrs. Sheila Seda alongwith
other senior nurses.
4. Mrs. Santosh Yadav felicitating Miss K. K.
Gulani.
5. Student Nurses from Lady Reading Health School reciting the Nightingale Pledge.
6. A view of the audience.
7. Mr. A. B. Kulkarni and Prof. G. K. Sharma releasing a book.
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