IMPHAL, Dec 3 (Newmai News Network): The 4th Foundation Day of Colleges of Nursing, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal was held at the institute`s Jubilee Hall with Manipur PHED minister I Hemochandra gracing the programme as chief guest while RIMS director Prof S Sekharjit Singh, ADG of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India Dr Mangala Kohli and Prof Ashia Qureshi of Community Health Nursing, AIIMS, New Delhi attended the fuction as dignitaries.
I Hemochandra urged the young nurses to take the example of Florence Nightingale and said dedication is the key word for any nurse anywhere.
I Hemochandra also said that team work, good policy making and smooth co-ordination are important for any institute dealing health care.
The Manipur PHED minister then said that patients should be grateful to the nurses more as they are the ones who spend more time with them than the doctors.
RIMS director S Sekharjit said that RIMS Nursing College was established in the year 2009 but coud not take off properly untill two years ago. He said it was revived two years ago and now the college is in great gear. Sekharjit then hinted that the authority is planning that Ph.D degree and other short courses will soon be made possible to pursue by students in the Nursing College.
Prof Ashia Qureshi said that with this college, the nurses from the region will shine soon in the country.