LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH),
Tezpur (Assam) : Dept of Nursing organised a 10-day workshop
on ‘The Nurse Manager : A changing Concept’ for the nursing
personnel during 26 June - 5 July 2009. About 30 nursing
personnel from various places of Assam participated in
the workshop. The inaugural session was graced by Dr B
Kalita, Jt Director of Health Services, Sonitpur District
as chief guest, SK Deuri, Director LGBRIMH and the Principals
of various schools of nursing, faculty and staff of LGBRIMH.
Mrs Arunjyoti Baruah coordinated the workshop. The workshop
included lectures, demonstrations, group activities and
video clipping to cover various aspects of nursing management
and latest trends. The workshop ended with the post-evaluation,
followed by the valedictory session and sharing of experiences
by the participants.
Annammal College of Nursing, Kuzhithurai : Lamp
lighting ceremony of the B.Sc. Nursing and Diploma nursing
students was held on 24 March 2009. The guest of
honour was Bro Mohan C Lazarus, Founder of Jesus Redeems
ministries who highlighted the import of divine calling
of nursing and professional qualities of nurses to discharge
the duties effectively. Dr Sheeba Jeyalal, the chairman
lighted Kuthuvilakku. Earlier, Mrs Hazlin Linnet, the
Admin Officer welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Jerlin Priya,
the Principal, introduced the students. Mrs Mary Jasmine,
Vice Principal, Mrs Lilly Moni, Nursing Suptdt handed out
the lamp to the students. Mrs Jobin Livingstone, Lecturer
recited the Nightingale’s Pledge for the students. Students
were blessed by Dr Jeyalal, Secretary, Rev Moses Kesari,
District Minister Kuzhithurai, Dr Anburanjan, Peace Health
Centre, Tirunelveli, Dr K Sampath, Medical Officer, Govt
Hospital, Kuzhithurai and Rev Justin, District Chairman, CSI
Peyyad, Trivandrum. Vote of thanks was rendered by
SNA Advisor, Mrs Mahizha.
Sree Narayana Nursing College, Nellore (TN) : State
Nurses Conference - 2008 was held in the College with the
theme, ‘Research methodology’ on 12 September 2008 with
the objectives of enriching the knowledge of students in
research methodology, and to encourage them to participate
in research at their level. The conference had six
scientific sessions on nursing research, statement of problem,
research design, sampling, data collection and statistics.
About 450 delegates from various parts of Andhra
Pradesh and outside participated in the conference. The
eminent nursing personnel present in the conference, who
made presentations included Dr Esther Sirria, Dr AV Raman
and Prof Sudaram.
Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam, Kollam (Kerala) : The
CNE South Zone Kerala State Branch was held on 9 June
2009 at Holy Cross Hospital, Kottiyam on the theme ‘Nursing
Education and Nursing Practice - Bridging the Gap’. There
were 75 delegates who participated in the CNE which aimed
to create awareness regarding the role of a nurse educator
and nursing service personnel towards integration of nursing
education and nursing practice. Sr Doris Mookamparambil,
Principal welcomed the gathering. The presidential address
was given by Sr Mary Lucita, Regional director and Principal,
SME Institute of Nursing Education, MG University, Regional
Centre, Angamaly. Mrs SA Samuel, TNAI National Ex-
President gave the keynote address. The resource person,
Dr Angela Gnana Durai, Vice Principal, CSI College of Nursing,
Karakkonam, led informative sessions on the need to
bridge the existing gap, dual responsibility and role of a
nurse educator and nursing service personnel towards integration,
followed by discussions on problems and issues
related to integration of nursing practice and education.
Focus group discussions dwelt on relevance of nursing in
the 21st century. The valedictory function was chaired by
Prof Kochuthresia Emmannuel, Principal, Azeezia, College
of Nursing, Meeyannoor and Sr Fides Thottan, Administrator,
Holy Cross Hospital. Sr Gabriella Illickal, Principal,
Lourdes School of Nursing, Kottiyam delivered the vote of
thanks.
