The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), has inducted 68 nurses who graduated from the Department of Nursing Sciences in Edo State University, Uzairue.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, stated this at the fourth batch Induction/oath taking ceremony of 2023/2024 qualified bachelor of nursing.
Prof. Egbefo said the institution had groomed and equipped them to effectively take up challenges in the nursing profession.
The VC noted, “I want to remind our graduating class of the profound responsibilities that come with being a nurse.
“This noble profession demands not only deep compassion, but also a steadfast commitment to continuous learning and professionalism.
“As future leaders in healthcare, you bear the crucial responsibility of caring for the vulnerable and the ailing, a role that requires unwavering dedication”, he stated.
Continuing, Prof. Egbefo commended the State government for converting the central hospital Auchi to Edo State University Teaching Hospital.
According to him, “the development has significantly improved the training of the medical students and enhanced healthcare standard in Edo North and its environs.
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Also, the Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndagi Al-hassan said the new graduates were now certified nurses and were qualified to work in any health facilities in the country.
Al-hassan who was represented by the Deputy Director of the council Dr Dorothy Oneh congratulated the graduands and wished them successful career ahead.
“I urge you to adhere to the rules of professional conduct which are set of ethical guidelines binding on every nurse in Nigeria,” he said.