College of Nursing at CIHSR, Dimapur conducted the Lamp Lighting and Oath-Taking Ceremony for its 16th batch of GNM and 13th batch of B.Sc. Nursing students on November 14.
Dimapur, November 14 (MExN): The College of Nursing at the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur on November 14, conducted the Lamp Lighting and Oath-Taking Ceremony for its 16th batch of General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and 13th batch of B.Sc. Nursing students, with 104 students taking the professional oath. The ceremony saw 50 GNM and 54 B.Sc. Nursing students solemnly pledge themselves to uphold the values, responsibilities, and ethical standards of nursing, a press release stated here.
Prof Alice Sony, Nursing Superintendent at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, was the Chief Guest at the event. In her address, she congratulated the students and noted that a nursing student's life has two significant milestones, the Lamp Lighting Ceremony, marking their entry into the profession and commitment to its values, and the Graduation Ceremony, when they step forward as professionals ready to serve society.
She encouraged the students to embrace their profession with perseverance, focus, and resilience, urging them to be bold in facing challenges, continue learning throughout their careers, and pursue excellence to "soar in the blue sky" and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve.
Dr Sedevi Angami, Director, CIHSR, delivered the exhortation, encouraging students to recognise and value the humaneness of every individual beyond the illness they present with. He emphasised that nursing is a profession of service, sacrifice, and responsibility, and that the oath is not merely a ceremonial practice but a solemn promise to uphold the dignity, trust, and wellbeing of those entrusted to their care. He also urged them to remain committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof Khumjanbeni Murry, Registrar, College of Nursing, followed by a prayer song presented by second-year Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing students. Prof. A. Purnungla Aier, Professor and Principal, College of Nursing, introduced the Chief Guest. The Prayer of Dedication was led by Dr Khrutsozo Kikhi, Head of the Department of Radiotherapy, followed by the College of Nursing theme song. The programme concluded with a closing prayer by Mathiuthailiu Kamei, Deputy Nursing Superintendent.
