<p class="bodytext">"Let the oath taken by the nursing students during graduation ceremony be a guiding star in the profession," wished Athena Institute of Health Sciences chairperson Raviraj S Shettian.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He was presiding over the graduation ceremony of the 12th batch of GNM, 10th batch of BSc, 7th batch of Post Basic BSc and MSc Nursing at the Town Hall, Mangaluru.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Stating that nurses face a Herculean task these days, Shettian rued that the thin line between business and service is fast diminishing in the profession. "You have chosen a noble profession. Wherever you go, love humanity and always think to be a better human being," he told the fresh graduates.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Addressing the gathering, AECS Group of Institutions dean and Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Karnataka branch, secretary Prof P Girijamba Devi, the guest of honour, appreciated the support extended by Athena Institute of Health Sciences towards TNAI and congratulated the graduates, especially the 64 rank holders (from RGUHS).</p>.<p class="bodytext">Stressing the importance of creativity, righteousness and courage in nursing profession, she encouraged the students to believe in their individual capacities.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chinchumol Thomas, who secured the fourth rank in the fourth year examination conducted by RGUHS in September 2017, and other 63 students who secured subject-wise ranks from BSc and PBBSc nursing and many other prizes and award holders were honoured. A total of 113 graduates received their certificates on the occasion.</p>.<p class="bodytext">AIHS secretary Asha Shettian and Institute vice principal Dr Sr Alphonsa Ancheril were present while principal Prof Sr Dhanya Devasia presented the annual report.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The graduation ceremony was followed by a scintillating cultural programme by the students.</p>
<p class="bodytext">"Let the oath taken by the nursing students during graduation ceremony be a guiding star in the profession," wished Athena Institute of Health Sciences chairperson Raviraj S Shettian.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He was presiding over the graduation ceremony of the 12th batch of GNM, 10th batch of BSc, 7th batch of Post Basic BSc and MSc Nursing at the Town Hall, Mangaluru.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Stating that nurses face a Herculean task these days, Shettian rued that the thin line between business and service is fast diminishing in the profession. "You have chosen a noble profession. Wherever you go, love humanity and always think to be a better human being," he told the fresh graduates.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Addressing the gathering, AECS Group of Institutions dean and Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI), Karnataka branch, secretary Prof P Girijamba Devi, the guest of honour, appreciated the support extended by Athena Institute of Health Sciences towards TNAI and congratulated the graduates, especially the 64 rank holders (from RGUHS).</p>.<p class="bodytext">Stressing the importance of creativity, righteousness and courage in nursing profession, she encouraged the students to believe in their individual capacities.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chinchumol Thomas, who secured the fourth rank in the fourth year examination conducted by RGUHS in September 2017, and other 63 students who secured subject-wise ranks from BSc and PBBSc nursing and many other prizes and award holders were honoured. A total of 113 graduates received their certificates on the occasion.</p>.<p class="bodytext">AIHS secretary Asha Shettian and Institute vice principal Dr Sr Alphonsa Ancheril were present while principal Prof Sr Dhanya Devasia presented the annual report.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The graduation ceremony was followed by a scintillating cultural programme by the students.</p>
