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Sikkim Government Nurses Welfare Association organises Special Nurses’ Run for International Nurses Week
Gangtok, May 5 (IPR): Sikkim Government
Nurses Welfare Association is celebrating the occasion of ‘Nurses Week,’ an annual celebration, recognising the exceptional contributions of nurses globally, commencing from 5th May 2024 to 11th May 2024 at the premises of STNM Hospital, Gangtok.
To start the celebration, the Association hosted a special Nurses’ Run today at 7 AM from STNM Hospital till Jhakri Falls Area covering 5 kilometres and then back to STNM Hospital.
The opening marathon had the presence of Ms Phurba Lhamu Bhutia, Nursing Superintendent, Ms Sumitra Rai, Community Nursing Officer, Ms Sashi Kala Tamang, Deputy Nursing Superintendent and other Association members.
The first position was achieved by Ms Shova Mishra, Staff Nurse, Female Ortho Ward STNM Hospital, the second position by Ms Roshni Sharma, Staff Nurse, Oncology Ward, STNM Hospital and the third position by Ms Karma Laden Bhutia, Staff Nurse, Male Ortho Ward, STNM Hospital.
Likewise, the nurses marathon majorly aimed to commemorate Nurses Week, where each participating nurse received a special t-shirt and a finisher’s medal.
This year, International Nurses Week is themed as “Our Nurses, Our Future, the Economic Power of Care," highlighting the significant role of nurses in healthcare and expressing gratitude for their dedicated service throughout the year.
Further, events like herbal gardening and blood donation camps are scheduled for the week-long occasion.
Subsequently, the Nurses Day will be celebrated on 11th May 2024.
Additionally, the Association will also be adapting Pediatrics ward I and II.
Nurses Welfare Association is celebrating the occasion of ‘Nurses Week,’ an annual celebration, recognising the exceptional contributions of nurses globally, commencing from 5th May 2024 to 11th May 2024 at the premises of STNM Hospital, Gangtok.
To start the celebration, the Association hosted a special Nurses’ Run today at 7 AM from STNM Hospital till Jhakri Falls Area covering 5 kilometres and then back to STNM Hospital.
The opening marathon had the presence of Ms Phurba Lhamu Bhutia, Nursing Superintendent, Ms Sumitra Rai, Community Nursing Officer, Ms Sashi Kala Tamang, Deputy Nursing Superintendent and other Association members.
The first position was achieved by Ms Shova Mishra, Staff Nurse, Female Ortho Ward STNM Hospital, the second position by Ms Roshni Sharma, Staff Nurse, Oncology Ward, STNM Hospital and the third position by Ms Karma Laden Bhutia, Staff Nurse, Male Ortho Ward, STNM Hospital.
Likewise, the nurses marathon majorly aimed to commemorate Nurses Week, where each participating nurse received a special t-shirt and a finisher’s medal.
This year, International Nurses Week is themed as “Our Nurses, Our Future, the Economic Power of Care," highlighting the significant role of nurses in healthcare and expressing gratitude for their dedicated service throughout the year.
Further, events like herbal gardening and blood donation camps are scheduled for the week-long occasion.
Subsequently, the Nurses Day will be celebrated on 11th May 2024.
Additionally, the Association will also be adapting Pediatrics ward I and II.