Mangaluru: Lamp Lighting and oath-taking ceremony for the 18th batch of GNM and 17th Batch of B.Sc Nursing students of Athena Institute of Health Sciences was held on 10th March 2021 at college auditorium.
The programme was presided over by R.S Shettian Chairman Athena Institute of Health Sciences and Professor Bridget Dsilva Principal Thejaswini College of Nursing was the chief guest. Asha Shettian, Secretary Athena Institute of Health Sciences, Dr Ashith Shettian, Trustee, Winny Crasta Nursing superintendent, Sr. Deepa Peter Principal, Athena College of Nursing and Dr Sr. Alphonsa Ancheril Vice-Principal Athena College of nursing shared the Dias.
Genevive Serrao Head of Fundamentals of Nursing Department welcomed the gathering.
The Dignitaries on the Dias lighted the Indian lamp and officially inaugurated the programme.
The chief guest lighted the Lamp for Florence nightingale and garlanded the portrait and all the dignitaries paid their homage to Florence Nightingale the founder of modern nursing by offering flower petals.
The significance of the day was highlighted by Dr Sr. Alphonsa Ancheril Vice-Principal and PG Coordinator.
109 students joined the nursing profession by lighting the lamps and taking the Oath. Principal Sr. Deepa Peter administered the Oath.
The chief guest stressed the value of the Nursing Profession and emphasized igniting the nursing profession with a lighted lamp all through life. To keep a lamp lighted all the time is not easy. We will come across many difficulties but this should not blow off our light. Overcome the difficulties and a bright future awaits you ahead. R.S Shettian Chairman of Athena Institute of Health Sciences in his presidential address reminded the nurses of their role in restoring patients back to health. He stressed that nurses are the backbone of the health profession and as such, they should be well equipped with knowledge and skill.
Lora Pais, Assistant Lecturer of Fundamental Nursing Department proposed the Vote of Thanks.
The programme was compered by Lerissa Montero and Lavita Dsouza.
