189 ‘Angels of Mercy’ of Fr Muller are Proud Nursing Graduates
189 ‘Angels of Mercy’ of Fr Muller School of Nursing; and Fr Muller College of Nursing are Proud Nursing Graduates
“No man, not even a doctor, ever gives any other definition of what a nurse should be than this – ‘devoted and obedient’. I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse. I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words; they ought all to be distilled into actions which bring results. The very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm. To understand God’s thoughts one must study statistics… the measure of his purpose. There is no part of my life, upon which I can look back without pain.”-Florence Nightingale
Mangaluru: “We come to comfort and to heal, to love and serve in woe and weal; We come to comfort and to heal, to love and serve in woe and weal”- these are part of the lyrics from the Fr Muller’s Institution Anthem- and these words fit for these 189 nursing students A total of 189 students (23 from general nursing, 105 from Basic Nursing Course; 3 from BA School of Nursing, 40 post basic BSc Nursing; and 18 MSc nursing.of Fr Muller’s School of Nursing (FMSoN); and Fr Muller’s College of Nursing (FMCoN) who graduated today to lead the community as responsible and dedicated Nurses, to care for the patients who depend on them.
The Graduation Day ceremony of Fr Muller School of Nursing and Fr Muller College of Nursing was held on 8 April 2017 at Fr Muller Convention Centre- A graduation ceremony is a pageant celebrating the transition from student to graduate and marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their life. 189 graduates all dressed to thrill in their graduation gowns, and who were about to receive their certificate and medal were all beaming with smile and pride as they were ready to enter the hall for the big celebrations, amidst their teachers, parents and college-mates. The 189 students who took their oath before graduating belonged to BA School of Nursing; GNM; Basic B Sc Nursing; Post Basic B Sc Nursing; and M Sc Nursing- and they were all happy that their dreams came true in becoming the “Angels of Mercy” referred to “Nurses”!
The function commenced with the entry of graduates to the tunes of Fr Muller Nursing Band in a beautiful “Graduation March” by the way of traditional pattern with flowers and balloons all around followed by the dignitaries of the occasion. The dignitaries were welcomed in a traditional Indian style. And now as these Nursing graduates of Fr Muller’s emerge out of the campus and look forward to serving the community, they will be great asset to the needy patients who are anticipating their dedicated and professional services. The programme commenced with an invocation prayer by the students of Nursing, followed by a heart welcoming speech delivered by Rev Fr Richard Coelho- the Director-In-Charge of Fr Muller Charitable institutions.
The august dignitaries on the dais were Chief Guest Dr Sr Celcy Mary- Principal, St John’s College of Nursing, Bengaluru, along with other dignitaries namely Rt Rev Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu-Vicar General of Mangaluru Diocese; Rev Fr Rudolph D’sa- Administrator-FMMC; Rev Fr Ajith Menezes- Asst Administrator-FMMCH; Rev Sr Winnifred D’souza – Principal, Fr Muller College of Nursing; Ms Jasmine Sarita Vas-Principal, Fr Muller School of Nursing; Rev Sr Janet D’souza – Chief Nursing Officer, FMMCH; Prof. Victoria D’Almeida-Vice Principal, FMCON, among others. The Annual Report of Fr Muller College of Nursing was read by Sr Winnifred, followed by SNA report by Ms Preethi, SNA Vice President. The graduation and oath taking ceremony commenced next, where the 189 graduating students received their badges and certificates, to the loud applaud from the audience.
Chief Guest of the day Dr. Sr. Celcy Mary, conferred the candidates with medals and certificates and enlightened the graduates that they are the true ambassadors of this institution to alleviate suffering, inspire and innovate their service through integrity, compassion and loyalty. Addressing the gathering, Sr Celcy said ” All of you full-fledged nurses who have now stepped into this fertile and promising field of nursing, as full-fledged professionals would be competent to provide professional care to the sick and needy. You are willingly embracing this dedicated profession which has its branches rooted in service to humanity from time immemorial”.
“To all you graduates I say you need to have Integrity, Loyalty and Compassion’. Quoting a famous writer who said, ” Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off”. In other words, let passion dictate the 86,400 seconds you share with the world each day. This profession of caring is passed from generation to generation. Make sure that you are vibrant, vigilant and more knowledgeable. You should be proud of yourselves to be graduated from Fr Muller Institution, where you have learned the values, discipline and respect.” added Sr Celcy.
She further said, “You have entered into this dynamic profession, ready to face the challenges of today. There many are many hurdles on your way, but you can overcome them. If you’re not making mistakes, you’re not experimenting. You’re not trying new approaches. Therefore never give up try, try and try. So dream to be better ME. Celebrate the beginning, the being and becoming, God bless you all. But never forget your Alma Mater, which has made you what you are. Also be grateful to your parents for supporting and encouraging you during your academic” On behalf of the graduating nursing students, Ms Rose Mary, a nursing graduate spoke a few words of wisdom.
During the occasion, Fr Muller Spring college magazine ‘Belleze’ was released. In his presidential address, Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu said, “You should be all grateful that you all belonged to a respectful institution. You all are just like a family belonging to the Fr Muller community. Many students of different faith and religion have passed through this institution and have become great assets to the nation and the world. Ranks don’t matter much, but your service and commitment to your duties count a lot. Now that you are moving out of the college and will be serving those patients in needs, you should be an asset to the community through your dedicated services. Utilize your talents and knowledge that you gained from this prestigious institution. Be ready to help someone who is in need of medical assistance. Make sure you don’t forget your Alma mater, which has done so much for your career in this nursing field. Wish you all best of luck and success in your future endeavors”.
Mementos were presented to the chief guest and guest of honour. Vice-principal of Father Muller college of nursing Prof Victoria Almeida delivered the vote of thanks, while the entire ceremony was professionally compered by Ms Sonia Sequeira -Lecturer, and Ms Seema Chavan- Assistant Professor, both at Fr Muller College of Nursing. The formal programme was followed by a mesmerizing cultural session comprising of Bollywood, Bharatanatyam and Free style Dances performed by the students of Fr Muller school and college of Nursing.
In conclusion, Nursing, as Florence Nightingale would tell you, is a noble profession. It’s all about caring, self-sacrifice, and a whole lot of patience. Yes. Nursing is a freaking hard job. But if you forget about how big (or small) your salary is and focus more on what you can offer to suffering patients, you will always enjoy coming to work every day. You are the hospitality of the hospital. You are the heart of the hospital. Nurses lead very demanding lives. Working with doctors, healing patients and educating the communities are just a few of the responsibilities nurses perform on a daily basis.
In fact, you could say that nurses are the backbone of our healthcare care system, providing us with the attention and medical care that we need to live healthy long-lasting lives. Sometimes being a nurse can be exhausting at times, but the knowledge and power to help heal others are what keeps them going in challenging times. They come to comfort and to heal, to love and serve in woe and weal. You have all taken up a very professional career to love and serve the sick. Keep up the good work that you all entrusted with, and God will surely bless you. Have a successful nursing profession. To all the nurses a big thank you for caring and healing those in the hour of medical attention.
I end this report with thought provoking words by Jonathan Lockwood Huie- “Grant that I may radiate Thy Light, Thy Love, Thy Healing, Thy Joy, and Thy Peace to all those around me and all those in my thoughts this day and evermore.” Long live the Nurses- the Angels of Mercy to the patients!
Hearty congratulations to all.