Kolkata, December 28, 2018.

 

The Lamp Lighting Ceremony of 25 Nursing Cadets of Batch IX and Commissioning Ceremony of Vth Batch Graduates of College of Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command)  here today. Maj Gen Sanjay Kapoor,  MG (Medical) HQ (EC) was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. Maj Gen Sunil Kant (Commandant), Brig S Hasnain (Deputy Commandant), Brig JS Sabharwal, Brig (Med) were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.

Lamp lighting ceremony is a significant event in the life of a student nurse. This ceremony marks the successful completion of initial 3 months of training and donning the nurse’s uniform for the first time symbolizing their readiness to undertake this noble profession. Lamp lighting ceremony is a token of remembrance to the founder of modern nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. The ceremony symbolizes transference of light of wisdom from the senior nurses to the future generation of nurses pledging to carry forward this noble profession with purity of thoughts and sanctity of profession.

Maj Gen Sanjay Kapoor in his address urged the newly commissioned Nursing Officers to contemplate on the oath “Care with Compassion” they have taken and rededicate themselves to upkeep the high standards set by the Military Nursing Service. He reflected upon the need to stay updated and well informed to meet clientele satisfaction. Lt Romin Abraham secured the highest marks in the final year University examination.

 

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