International Nurses Day was celebrated on 13th May 2023 at Auditorium of SMGS Hospital Jammu.

JAMMU, 13 May: Principal & Dean GMC & AH(Prof.Shashi Sudhan Sharma) was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Medical Superintendent(Dr.Dara Singh)was the Guest of Honour.

Program started with National Anthem followed by Traditional Lamp-lighting & Cake-cutting ceremony by the dignitories marking the Birthday of Legendary Mother  Florence Nightingale. 

All the HOD’s, HOU’s, Faculty, Registrars, Residents accompanied by Med.Superintendents & Dy.Med.Superintendents from GMC & Associated Hospitals . Ex-Matrons & Nursing Supervisors with Junior/Senior Nursing Staff & Students were also present in the event.

Various Cultural events including Punjabi & Dogri Dance items with Skit & Lectures presented by Nursing Staff were the Highlights of the show.

Crown of Glory for year-2023 was presented to Matron(Smt Nirmal Kumari)by the Chief Guest whereas Nightingale Award of the Year-2023 was presented to Ms.Pawanjeet Kour(Asst Matron & President of Nursing Association ).

While addressing the gathering, both Chief Guest & Guest of Honour highlighted the sacred & pious role of Nursing Staff in the treatment of Patients & promised to take necessary Administrative measures for upliftment & benefit of Nursing Staff in coming future.

Momentoes & gifts were distributed among dignitories invited & retired Officials were honoured with  life-time achievement Awards for their contribution in Healthcare Services.

Vote of Thanks was presented by Deputy Medical Superintendent(Dr.Rakesh Kumar Sharma) at the end of the program.

Lunch was also served among the Guests as well Staff present on the occasion at the end.

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