International Nurses Day celebrated at CMCH

Ludhiana, May 12, 2014: International Nurses Day on May 12 is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Miss Florence Nightingale, well known as the founder of Modern Nursing. In this regard, College of Nursing, CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana celebrated Nurses Day on Monday. It was organised by TNAI (Trained Nurses Association) and SNA Unit (Student Nurses Association). The theme for this Nurses’ Day is “Nurses: A Force for Change – A Vital Resource for Health”.
Chief Guest of the day is Dr. Reena Jairus, Nursing Superintendent CMC & Hospital, Ludhiana. Prof. Ponnamma R. Singh, Principal, College of Nursing enlightened about the theme & introduced the Chief Guest. Mrs. Balqis Victor, President, TNAI (local Branch) unfolded the theme. Scientific session was held on the topic “Leadership” headed by Dr. Triza Jiwan & the team (Ritu P. Naihar, Kamlesh Gill and Florence John).
Paper presentation was done by Prem Lata Prakash, Sanjeet Johnson, Anushi Singh, Ashima Chugh and Rebecca Benson. Bhangra & cultural dance were presented by TNAI members. A week long activities were planned from 6th to 12th May, 2014 by TNAI & SNA Units (Local Branch). Following activities were conducted during the week.
On May 6, A.V. Aids exhibition was held by B.Sc. Nursing 2nd Year & M.Sc. Nursing 1st Year students. On May 7 Basic Nursing procedure competition was held by B. Sc. Nursing and GNM 1st Year students.
Quiz competition on Normal Labour was organised by M.Sc. Nursing 2nd Year (Obs. & Gynae. Nursing group) on May 8. Seminar and quiz on pharmacology in critical care was conducted by M.Sc. Nursing 1st Year and 2nd Year students (Medical Surgical Nursing group) on May 9. Poster exhibition competition was held by TNAI members on May 10.