Tamil Nadu: World Nurses Day observed with awareness rally at Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital
Thoothukudi, May 12
World Nurses Day was observed at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital on Tuesday with an awareness rally and participation from doctors, nurses, trainee nursing students, and hospital staff.
As part of the programme, hospital authorities appreciated the dedicated service provided by nurses in patient care and treatment.
At the beginning of the event, the Dean of the hospital and senior doctors extended their wishes to the nurses and said that their contribution to healthcare and patient treatment was immeasurable.
A nursing awareness rally was also organised as part of the celebrations. The rally commenced from the hospital campus and proceeded towards V.O.C. College.
Nurses who participated in the rally also shared their views about their service and dedication.Speaking on the occasion, Nursing Superintendent Amutha Rani informed that World Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12.
"World Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12. Even though there is a shortage of nurses at present, we continue to perform our nursing duties with dedication, keeping the welfare of patients in mind," she said.
Nurse Uma Maheswari stated that Nurses Day is a special celebration for them and informed that nurses and nursing school students were also participating in the awareness rally."Every year, we specially celebrate World Nurses Day on behalf of our hospital. For nurses, the most important celebration is Nurses Day alone. Many times, we are unable to celebrate festivals like Deepavali and Pongal due to our work commitments. We consider Nurses Day as our own special celebration. Today, nurses and nursing school students are participating in the awareness rally," she said."Following the rally, the District Collector will honour and felicitate nurses who have completed 25 years of service," she added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartwarming to see the recognition of nurses' hard work in rural areas. I'm from the US and we often forget how challenging it is for nurses in smaller towns. The 25-year service awards are well-deserved. Keep serving with that same dedication!
It's good that they appreciated nurses, but the shortage of nurses mentioned by the Nursing Superintendent is worrying. During COVID, we saw how overworked our nurses were. Government should focus on recruiting more nurses and improving their working conditions, not just one-day events.
This is a beautiful tradition. In many places worldwide, Nurses Day is just a token gesture. It's inspiring to see the local community, including the District Collector, getting involved. The rally must have boosted morale among the staff.
As someone from southern Tamil Nadu, I know how much our nurses sacrifice for their patients. My mother was a nurse in Thoothukudi for 30 years. She missed many family functions but never missed a shift. This recognition means a lot to these women who are the backbone of our healthcare system. 🙌
Respect to all the nurses in Thoothukudi! It's heartening to hear the Dean acknowledge their 'immeasurable contribution.' I hope this awareness rally also educates the public about the importance of supporting healthcare workers in smaller cities.
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