Mangaluru: The lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony of Father Muller School and College of Nursing was held at Father Muller Convention Centre on December 19. During the ceremony, a total of 156 nursing students lighted their lamps and took a pledge before entering into their profession as a tribute to the nursing founder, Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp.
The programme commenced with an invocation dance followed by the lamp lighting ceremony.
Principal of the School of Nursing, Jasmine Saritha Vas delivered the welcome note.
Chief Nursing Officer, Sr Janet D’Souza spoke about the significance of the day.
As a mark of privilege and honour, the dignitaries offered flowers to the portraits of Florence Nightingale and Fr Augustus Muller, Founder of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI). The nursing leaders lit the lamps of the novice nursing students and passed on the light of wisdom, knowledge and compassion. After this, they vowed to uphold their duties as nursing professionals by swearing an oath administered by the Principal, FMCON, Sr Jacintha D’Souza.
Principal of the Global College of Nursing in Bengaluru and Dean of Nursing, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Prof. Lakshmidevi N was the chief guest of the programme. Director of FMCI, Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho presided over the event.
Addressing the students he said, “Nurses are involved in the profession of saving, healing and transforming lives. A nurse not only changes the patient’s state of health but also soothes an aching heart. A nurse carries a God-given gift that saves people’s lives and hence, nursing is a great and noble profession. Discipline and time management help you in achieving greater heights. Always remain committed to your profession and learn to develop the nursing qualities.”
Fr Richard Coelho, during his address, invited the students to be committed to their profession.
Veena Melisha Fernandes and Laasya U B compered the programme. Vice Principal, Prof Victoria D’ Almeida delivered a vote of thanks.
FMMCH Asst Administrator, Fr Nelson Dheeraj Pais, FMCI Spiritual Guide, Fr Felix Monteiro, staff, students, and parents were present.
