NewsKarnataka – Mangalore

Mangalore: Father Muller College and School of Nursing organized Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking ceremony for the 56th batch of GNM students and 27th batch of B Sc Nursing students on December 17 at the Academy Hall in Father Muller Charitable Institutions.

Dr Lavina M Noronha, Director of Ave Maria Palliative Care was the Chief Guest for the function and Fr Patrick Rodriguez, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions presided over the function. The dignitaries on the dais were Sr Ilene, Chief Nursing Officer, father Muller Medical College Hospital, Sr Winnifred, Principal, Father Muller College of Nursing along with Jasmine Sarita Vas.

During the ceremony the students lit the lamp which signifies the ray of hope and love. They pledged to serve the ill, wherever and whenever needed, to treat the patients with love, respect and dignity.

The Chief Guest while addressing the gathering said, “To be a nurse is truly a blessing. From a cradle to the grave you need a nurse.”

Fr Patrick Rodrigues said, “Life of a patient is in your hands. Nurse should have sacrificial love; they should be prepared to sacrifice. A sense of commitment towards their work will make them do better in their profession.”