Inaugural of the Courses of Father Muller School and College of Nursing
The Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) has been a sought-after academic destination for the past 7 decades with its array of
courses. The Father Muller School and College of Nursing have been the torchbearers in nursing education in the private sector of our nation; training and
giving the best overall qualified nurses to the nation and the world. The course
inauguration of the 64th Batch of GNM, 35th Batch of
BSc (N), 34th Batch of PBBSc (N) and 30th Batch
of MSc (N) was held on 13th November 2021 at 10.00 am in the
Mini Hall, Father Muller Convention Centre.
Dr Padmaja Udaykumar whose repute as an academician par
excellence world over was the chief guest for the course inaugural which was
presided over by the Director FMCI, Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho. In her
eloquent welcome Sr Jacintha D'Souza, Principal of the Father Muller College of
Nursing (FMCON) welcomed the new entrants and their parents instilling the sense
of pride in choosing an institute of repute and proud traditions. Enlightening
on the mission and vision of the school and college in making the futures of
students bright and purposeful in service of humanity she highlighted the
importance of challenges in life, which makes life itself meaningful, and
teaching values that needed to be cherished.
Sr Anjana Rose gave a brief introduction of the
chief guest Dr Padmaja Udaykumar who is the Prof and Head, Department of
Pharmacology at Father Muller Medical College, having to her credit 23
pharmacology textbooks for students of the medical, dental, nursing and allied
health streams and over 50 research publications in journals of repute. She is
the president of the National Association of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Her
various affiliations in different committees and as a Ph.D. guide with various
universities have made her to be honoured by magazines and organizations.
Dr Padmaja in her address opined that the nursing profession
was the noblest among all, sharing her own experience of her friend's child
on swallowing a pill being brought to the casualty was prescribed stomach wash
by the doctor, to which the nurses with tender love and expert skill did the
whole procedure. Though the doctor prescribed the treatment plan, the execution
was expertly carried by the nurses. The nurses are the closest to their
patients and the most trusted too. This was evident in times of COVID-19 that
nurses were told the last request by their patients. Nurses lay down their lives
for their patients, this too was evident in the pandemic. Thus, honesty, integrity,
dedication, humility and steadfastness are the cloak of a nurse. The pandemic
has taught one thing, healthcare is important but nurses are even more
important. Women nurses are more in the field of nursing because of their
emotional quotient but we see the trends changing with even more men joining
the profession. In the west, many are changing over to the profession of nursing
as they feel a sense of gratification and self-worth. "Work with dedication, work will be satisfying
and at the end of your career, you will realize a sense of a job well done. Study
well for now."
Director allayed an analogy of a student nurse
sent to a patient to record the pulse was found to be still feeling the pulse
after long, empathizing with the patient and providing a sense of comfort. FMCI the prestigious and premier
institute of the Diocese of Mangalore has statistics of most nurses spread out
worldwide and in the nation. It is the first in private sector school and then
with its college of nursing. A Christian minority institute that emits the
principle of inclusiveness and principle of acceptance which was taught by
Jesus Christ followed by Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda and so on. Nursing
is a science and art providing healthcare, preventing disease and which when
done rightly improves human well-being. Nursing is a vocation called to be
empathetic with a human touch, to walk an extra mile with dedication and
commitment, and to be Angels of Love. With over 600 applicants this year, 370 were
selected for the test and only 80 were selected. This shows that the profession
is in high demand and that you are in a premier institute.
The world is changing and the patients are ever more aware of
their rights, so be ready for challenges, be a qualified nurse and remember to
put on a smile always. Our Life has 4
pillars, family, humility, kindness, and honesty but the foundation of always Love.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Sr Nancy
Priya Mathais, Principal Father Muller School of Nursing (FMSON); Master of the ceremony were Ms Riana and Ms Shirley (Assistant Professors of Nursing
college), the prayer dance was performed by the senior batch of the FMCON. Fr
Ajith Menezes, FMMC; Fr Rudolph Ravi D'Sa, FMMCH; Dr J.P. Alva, Dean FMMC; Dr
Antony Sylvan, Dean FMCOAHS, Sr Janet D'Souza, CNO; heads of departments, faculty and staff
graced the event.