Ludhiana, May 16
As part of a week-long celebrations to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, “The Lady with Lamp”, staff and students of the College of Nursing of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) held a function at Dumra Auditorium here yesterday. The function was inaugurated by the chief guest, Mr Deepak Dumra. A welcome dance was presented by the second year nursing students of GNM.
Dr Jasbir Kaur, Principal, College of Nursing, welcomed the guests and also highlighted the theme of the week-long celebrations “safe staffing saves lives”. She stressed the need for adequate nursing staff to provide comprehensive care and healthy working environment.
Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, DMCH, observed that even though patients came to the hospitals for treatment, they went back homes happily only if they received quality nursing care. Mr Prem Gupta, secretary of the DMCH managing society, dwelt upon the need for quality nursing care in the fast-changing medical care.
Ms Kuldeep Kaur, a lecturer of the College of Nursing, outlined the profile of Florence Nightingle, founder of the profession of nursing, and her achievements. A play on the theme was depicted by students of B.Sc IV (Nursing).
The chief guest presented “Dumra noble trust award” to meritorious students and staff while Mr Satish Sanwalka, treasurer of the managing society, gave away “Savitri memorial scholarship” to GNM students. A monthly G.C. Dhawan scholarship for the best nursing staff for the month of April and May was given to Ms Inderjit Kaur and Mr Harjit Singh.
Among others present on the occasion were Dr Sandeep Puri, Medical Superintendent, DMCH, Ms Uma Aggarwal, Nursing Superintendent, DMCH, Ms G.K. Walia, Principal, GTB College of Nursing, and Ms Shavinder Kaur, Principal, Mata Saraswati School of Nursing.
Following are the recipients of awards and scholarships.
Dumra noble award : Ms Jasmine Kaur Chauhan (B.Sc Nursing I), Ms Manpreet Kaur (B.Sc Nursing II), Ms Tanveer Kaur (B.Sc Nursing III)
Savitri memorial scholarship-2006: GNM I — Ms Gundeep Kaur and Ms Sarabjeet Kaur; GNM II — Ms Malivi Gupta and Ms Gaganpreet Kaur; GNM III — Ms Kamalpreet Kaur Ms and Harmeet Kaur.
