International nurses Day theme “our nurses our future the economic power of care” by Department of Nursing, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospitals – 29 May2024. International Nurses Day is observed on May 12 every year. This is to commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale in 1820, the foundational philosopher of modern nursing. The event, established in 1974 by the International Council of Nurses (ICN), also serves to highlight the important role of nurses which has to be fulfil in health care. In view of this Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital , celebrated the International Nurses day on 29th May 2024. The guest of the event was Sr. Eugin Plavara Alexander , Nursing superintendent, St Johns Medical college & Hospital. Dr. AC Shanmugam – Founder Chancellor, RRGI, Dr.Naveen.S – Principal, RRMCH, Dr. Sathyamurthy. B – Dean, RRMCH, Dr. Basavaraj Bandari – Vice Principal, RRMCH, Dr. Praveen Kumar – Medical Superintendent, Dr. Sahajananda.H – NABH Coordinator, RRMCH. The program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by all the dignitaries, and then preceded with a welcome speech. The speech included ‘the thanks’ to the nurses and ‘the recognition of their noble contribution’ also. Senior Nurses were felicitated for their long services. There was Cultural performance by all the staff and program came to an ended with a vote of thanks and a official lunch to all the participants. View Event Report