PGIMER Director’s interactive session with Nursing Students

The National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, Chandigarh, organized its 1st Interactive Session for the nursing students of NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh . The event was graced by esteemed guests including Professor Vivek Lal, Director, Prof. Naresh K Panda, Dean, Academics and Mr. Ummed Mathur, Registrar, PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The highly anticipated interactive session provided a unique opportunity for nursing students to engage with distinguished professionals in the field. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Principal, NINE, warmly welcomed the guests and provided a brief history and background of NINE.

She highlighted that NINE was established in 1964 as a Department of PGI with assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO) under the Post Basic Education Project. In 2003, the College of Nursing was upgraded to the National Institute of Nursing Education. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur also emphasized the various nursing programs currently being offered by the institute, including B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing Post Basic, M.Sc. Nursing, Ph.D. Nursing, and a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing. She further highlighted the importance of having highly qualified and dedicated faculty in preparing proficient nurses who can serve humanity. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur shared with pride that the alumni of NINE are now placed in reputed national and international organizations at various positions.

Professor Vivek Lal, in his address to the nursing students, congratulated them on choosing the noble profession of nursing and motivated them to give their head and heart in the service of mankind. He emphasized the purpose of the session and highlighted the importance of dedication and sheer hard work by nursing professionals in a healthcare system of national importance. He commended the upcoming nurses for their inherent compassion and commitment to the profession.

Dr. Naresh K Panda expressed his appreciation for the nursing faculty and students of NINE for their valuable contribution to patient care. He acknowledged the crucial role played by nurses in the healthcare system and highlighted the need for continuous learning and professional development in the field.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, who expressed her gratitude to the Director, Dean, Sub-Dean, and Registrar for gracing the event with their presence. She also thanked the nursing students for their active participation and urged them to make the most of the knowledge gained from the session.

The interactive session proved to be a valuable learning experience for the nursing students of NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh. It provided them with insights and guidance from experts in the field, motivating them to excel in their profession.