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Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR (AJK), November 6: At least 39 students of the State College of Nursing have commenced a one-year internship at the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur as part of their professional training after the programme was formally launched, on latest lines harmonious to the modern age, in this almost World-class Teaching Hospital, official sources said.
Continuing the practice of previous years, the hospital will provide the students with practical training opportunities in various areas of nursing. Internship certificates will be awarded to them upon successful completion of the programme, Medical Superintendent Mirpur DHQ Teaching Hospital Prof. Dr. Ijaz Ahmed Raja told this Correspondent here on Friday.
Earlier the programme was formally inaugurated after the students held an introductory meeting with Medical Superintendent Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur, Professor Dr Ejaz Ahmed Raja. Deputy Nursing Superintendent Jameela Rajab was also present.
Welcoming the students, Professor Dr Ejaz Ahmed Raja extended his best wishes for their professional careers and said nursing was a noble profession dedicated to serving humanity. He emphasised that, alongside professional competence, good conduct, a sense of responsibility, patience and a compassionate attitude towards patients were essential qualities for nursing professionals.
Commending the professional capabilities and experience of Deputy Nursing Superintendent Jameela Rajab, the MS described her as a competent, experienced and astute officer and advised the students to benefit fully from her guidance and professional expertise to enhance their practical skills during the internship.
He urged the students to strictly observe hospital rules and regulations, maintain discipline and punctuality, and uphold high standards of professional conduct. He also encouraged them to demonstrate dedication, commitment and responsibility in their duties to bring pride to their parents, educational institution and the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur.
The hospital administration, has meanwhile, reaffirmed its resolve to providing the students with quality practical training and professional guidance to help them emerge as skilled, responsible and compassionate nursing professionals dedicated to serving humanity.
