International Nurses Day

          Every year 12th May is celebrated as International Nurses Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.  At PGIMER, Chandigarh, also International Nurses Week is being celebrated from 12th to 18th May, to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale the founder of modern nursing profession.  The theme this year is, ‘CLOSING THE GAP: FROM EVIDENCE TO ACTION.’  Rich tributes were paid to great nursing leader under the leadership of Mrs. Jaspal Kaur and Mrs. Nirmal Dogra, our Nsg. Supdts. The function started with prayer song and the inauguration was done by Prof. Yogesh Chawla, Director PGIMER, Chandigarh, by lighting the lamp.  The theme was introduced by Mrs. Jaspal Kaur, Nsg. Supdt. PGIMER, Chd., which is very relevant in this era of modern healthcare scenario.  In our quest for quality and access to healthcare we must constantly strive to use evidence based approaches to nursing services.  Stronger emphasis needs to be placed not just on the discovery of new products, drugs and diagnostics, but also on how we put knowledge into use, on how we close the gap between evidence and action.  The teams that produce research need to work closely with the teams that use their findings to get the best results.

           In his inaugural speech Prof. Yogesh Chawla, Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh, motivated the nurses to follow the path of Florence Nightingale and advised the nurses on specialization of care.  He also encouraged them to participate in the CMEs held in the hospital to enhance and update their knowledge for the improvement of patient care services in the hospital   

         Prof. Anil Gupta, Medical Superintendent, emphasized that National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE) and Nursing Administration in the Hospital should collaborate academically to update the knowledge regarding patient care services.  

        During the week various educational activities were performed such as symposium on Evidence Based Nursing Practice, chaired by the Principal, NINE, health teachings to patients and their attendants on different topics in the clinical areas, demonstration on hand washing technique to nurses to prevent and minimize cross infection in the hospital, etc. Talk on importance of sterilization technique and prevention of needle stick injuries were also delivered.

         The International Nurses Week concluded with valedictory function on 18th May, 2012.  The Chief Guest of the function was Prof. Arun Aggarwal, Additional Medical Superintendent PGIMER, Chandigarh.  The welcome address of Chief Guest was given by Mrs. Amrita Edwin. Prof. Arun Aggarwal, in his valedictory speech emphasized to practice theme in day today nursing practice. He encouraged the nurses to practice hand hygiene. The report of nurses’ week (12th to 18th May, 2012) was submitted by Mrs. Jaspal Kaur, Nsg. Supdt. and the vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Nirmal Dogra, Nsg. Supdt, she concluded the function with thanks and congratulations to all the nurses for their participation.

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