Media Release
Udupi, Feb 2: “Nursing care is incomplete without a humane touch. Notwithstanding the importance of advancing technology, this one aspect can never be separated from the nursing profession. The art of healing is a combination of bio-psycho-social component. Nursing also encompasses art and humanism,” said Major General Elizabeth John, principal matron, Army Hospital, New Delhi, addressing students, faculty, parents and other audience on Saturday at the 27th Annual day of Manipal College of Nursing Manipal at the Dr TMA Pai Hall here.
“Do not look at patients as percentages and averages while providing a caring approach," she adviced the fraternity. To the students she said, "Persue your passion and hobbies without procrastination. Life is not easy. For every gain, there is also pain. Do not give up, persevere and follow your dreams and success follows”. Her advice to teachers was to restore and rekindle the art of nursing and teach students the way to talk to patients, place caring hands on them and listen to the patients.
She congratulated the students and their parents for choosing nursing as a profession and congratulated students who won awards.
Dr H S Ballal the pro-chancellor of Manipal University, presided over the programme and appreciated the contributions of nurses to the health care industry. He congratulated the college for being one of the leading colleges of nursing in the country.
Dr Anice George, Dean, MCON Manipal presented the annual report which highlighted the achievements, awards and projects over the last year.
Meritorious students of BSc nursing, PB BSc nursing, MSc nursing and MPhil nursing were awarded. Tenzin Tsetan was the best outgoing BSc Nursing student of the year 2015-2016 and Mamatha, the second rank awardee and the 'Best Clinical Expertise' award in BSc nursing for outgoing batch.
Sheela Shetty and Manjula, assistant professors were awarded for their profeciency in teaching. Shalini G Nayak, lecturer received the most accomplished faculty award.
Michael Johnson, SNA president presented the report of the activities of the Student Nurses Association 2016-17. Dr Judith A Noronha, Associate Dean welcomed the gathering . Dr Linu Sara George, Professor introduced the chief guest. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Shashidhara YN, associate professor and convener of the programme, MCON Manipal. The program was compered by Shalini G Nayak, lecturer MCON. The formal function was followed by cultural extravaganza by the students and faculty.