College of Nursing, CMC&H hosts 1st Annual National Conference Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Forum, India “PNNFICON 2019”

Ludhiana, November 21, 2019: The College of Nursing, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab hosted the  1st Annual National Conference Paediatric and Neonatal Nurses Forum, India  “PNNFICON 2019” in collaboration with PNNFI on the theme “Exploring Advancement and Innovations in Paediatric & Neonatal Care” from 20th to 22nd November 2019.

Preconference workshop was held on 20.11.19 with thought provoking key note lectures and hands on work stations by the experienced National Nursing faculty to promote learning in Paediatric & Neonatal Health care. 

Today, at the inaugural function, Dr. Reena Jairus, Professor & Principal, College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana welcomed the dignitaries. Dr. Deepak Bhatti, Dean (College Development), Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot was the Chief Guest of the occasion, he  expressed his views and said that it’s a dawn of new era for specialization in Nursing. He also emphasized on the contribution of College of Nursing CMC in the impartation of Quality Nursing Education for over 125 yrs. Dr. Pity Koul, President PNNFI unfolded the theme and spoke about the importance of advance and innovative practice in Paediatric Nursing. Prof. H.C.L. Rawat, Secretary PNNFI introduced the Forum and said that PNNFI was originated with the aim to share knowledge and experience by the Paediatric Nurses nationwide. Ms. Gladis S Kumar, Nursing Superintendent, CMC & H, was also honored at the inaugural session. Mrs. Premlata Prakash, organizing secretary delivered the vote of thanks.  

Chair persons, Resource persons and around 300 delegates from all over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, J & K, Rajasthan, Bihar and Uttarakhand attended the preconference workshop and conference.  The plenary sessions and guest lectures were conducted by eminent speakers.  Scientific paper presentations and Research Poster display were an important feature of the conference. To make the event Eco-friendly, saplings were distributed to the chairpersons and to the resource persons. Prizes were distributed to the winners and certificates to the participants at the valedictory session. Conference was much appreciated by the participants.