Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Inducts 97 Graduates from Igbinedion University
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Inducts 97 Graduates from Igbinedion University
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A significant milestone was achieved when the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) officially inducted 97 graduates of Bachelor of Nursing Sciences from Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo, into the nursing profession.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, the Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, underscored the institution's substantial contributions to bolstering and enhancing the nation's healthcare system. He highlighted that the university had played a pivotal role by training over 725 professional nurses who are currently practicing both within and outside Nigeria.
Over the span of two decades, the Department of Nursing at Igbinedion University has consistently maintained a position of eminence and distinction in the academic arena. The excellence of the nurses it has produced has led to an ongoing surge in applications for admission to the IUO Nursing program, a demand the university is striving to meet.
Professor Ezemonye further noted that the demand for nurses continues to rise, and Igbinedion University has established itself as the preferred destination for prospective nursing students. The university is committed to addressing the shortage of nurses in Nigeria and beyond. To facilitate an increase in student intake, the Senate of the University recently approved the transformation of the Department of Nursing into a College of Nursing. This change is designed to facilitate an increase in student quotas, pending approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
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In his remarks, Prof. Dominic Osaghae, the Dean of the School of Basic Medical Sciences at the institution, stressed the importance of professionalism within the nursing profession, emphasizing that nurses are the cornerstone of the nation's healthcare system.
The guest lecturer, Prof. Anthonia Chinweuba from the Department of Nursing Sciences at the University of Nigeria (UNN), delivered a lecture on "The Place of the Nurse in Global Healthcare Delivery System." Her presentation highlighted the crucial role nurses play in delivering high-quality healthcare services and underscored the need for diligence and commitment in this noble profession.
