Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay
A Unit of Father Muller Charitable Institutions
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NURSES DAY CELEBRATION - 2024

Date 3: May 9, 2024

NURSES DAY CELEBRATION - 2024

The nurses day was celebrated on 9th May 2024 at Father Muller Nursing College Thumbay in collaboration with nurses service Dept. FMHT. On account of international nurses day celebration different events were held like: Poster making competition, symposium on the theme of nurses day, Session on nurses day theme and finally the nurses day program.

The poster making competition was held for the students and 19 teams participated in it. The posters were evaluated and the best 3 posters were awarded with cash prizes and participation certificates to all the participants.

The students of 3rd semester BSc nursing conducted a symposium on the theme of international nurses day, OUR NURSES. OUR FUTURE. The Economic Power of Care. The students took up the role of moderator and speakers and presented the content and answered the questions raised by the audience at the end.

A session on the theme of international nurses day was organized for the students as well as for the staff nurses of Father Muller Hospital Thumbay. Dr Agnes EJ, Vice principal, Father Muller College of Nursing was the resource person. Madam highlighted on different aspects related to the theme which was very informative.

The nurses day programme was held at 3.30 pm in the Florence Nightingale hall. Rev Fr. Richard A Coelho, Director,FMCI, Dr Agnes EJ , vice principal FMCON , Chief Guest , Rev Fr. Sylvester Vincent lobo, Administrator, Dr. Kiran Shetty Medical Superintendent, Rev Sr Dhanya Devasia CNO, Dr Sr Judy SIC Prinicipal, and Mrs. Silviya Nisha Lobo ANS were the dignitaries.

The programme started with a prayer song led by the 2nd year BSc nursing students. Dr Sr Judy welcomed the gathering followed by paying tribute to our founder Fr. Augustus Muller and founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale. Chief guest Dr Agnes EJ addressed the gathering and spoke on the healthy life style practices to reduce stress and prevent burn out among the nurses. The best bedside nurse of FMHT was announced and awarded by the Director. The winners and runner up trophy for sports and cultural activities was awarded to the students. The Director in his presidential address spoke on the qualities of nurses highlihting on humility.

The students performed mime and a dance depicting the roles of nurse and paying tribute to the nurse. Games were conducted and prizes were distributed to the winners.

 Mrs. Silviya Nisha Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. Programme was concluded with Institutional anthem. Refreshments were served to all.