Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Feb 17: “Reach to greater heights climbing as the ambassadors of the institute where you studied,” said Dr B V Kathyayini, of NIMHANS institute, Bengaluru.
“We live lifelong remembering the institutes that gave us life. Be the ambassadors upholding the banners of your alma maters and reach the milestone of success,” he said.
He was speaking after inaugurating the anniversary of Nitte Institute of Nursing Sciences titled ‘Tarang 2k24’ at Nitte deemed to be university, Panir grounds.
“The anniversary is being held by the collective efforts of the teams. The service of nurses is not for themselves but for society. Nitte institute has the best ranking in the country. Success is possible only by hard work. The world could watch the work of nurses during Covid. Repay your debt by praying daily for your parents, institute, country, soldiers and the farmers. President late Abdul Kalam and retired Lokayuktha justice Santhosh Hegde have said that nurses are the goddesses available for treatment even at nights. Nursing profession was given first place for service by Galab survey of America. The nurses should give justice to the profession even in the future,” he said.
Hasha Halagalli who presided over the programme congratulated everybody for the success of the programme. “May the efforts continue. Nitte institute has received Asia ranking and national ranking. Artificial intelligence can get all the work done on its own. Therefore, there is anxiety in every profession. But the work of nurses cannot be done by robotics,” he said.
Professor Philomena Fernandes and staff Varija were felicitated. Prizes were awarded to winners of various competitions held during the anniversary and best outgoing students.
School of nursing principal Clita Allen Pinto welcomed. Nursing college principal professor Fathima D’Silva read the annual report. Dr Nalini and Keerthimala read the details of felicities. Prof Bindu compered the programme. Vice principal Dr Sabita Nayak proposed vote of thanks.