Redeemer’s University inducts 76 students into nursing profession

The Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, on Thursday, inducted 76 of its students into the nursing profession.

Dr Deborah Onisile, Acting Head of Department of Nursing Sciences of the university, said that the inductees successfully passed the General Nursing Council Examination.

She made the assertion during the induction, awards and oath-taking ceremony of the nurses.

While urging the inductees to stay resolute and serve humanity with compassion and dignity, Onisile declared that the inductees achieved flawless success in the general nursing council examination.

She commended the inductees for displaying extraordinary strength, unity and dedication during their examination period.

Onisile urged the inductees to be proud ambassadors of the nursing profession and be compassionate in the discharge of their duties.

In his remarks, Prof. Olumide Olukanni, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, urged the inductees to attend to their patients with patience and in an ethical manner.

Olukanni also urged them to be open to changes and embrace innovation.

“You are stepping into the health environment that is changing and you must be open to changes.

“Learn new techniques and embrace new opportunities, believe in yourself and ability; this is important because smart and intelligent nurses are the future of health care,” he said.

Also, Prof. Shadrach Akindele, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, said the nursing profession is a call to serve humanity.

Represented by his deputy, Prof. Parker Yerima, Akindele urged the inductees to be good and proud ambassadors of the profession.

“You have been found worthy in character to be inducted into the nursing profession, therefore, be upright in your dealings,” he said.

The vice-chancellor also appreciated the visitor to the university, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for his support to the growth and development of the university.

Prof. Prisca Adejumo, the induction Keynote Speaker, urged the inductees to embrace excellent mentality in the pursuit of their profession.

Adejumo, who spoke on the theme “Embarking On A Journey Towards Excellence In Nursing Practice: The Myriad Of Diversity And Opportunities,” said excellence in nursing enhanced decent care and improved over all health outcomes.

“Your degree is essential, but your competence is important.

“Excellence involves skill, knowledge and also with element of attitude. Therefore, you must be ethical, promote integrity and continue to improve yourself,” she said.

Adejumo urged the inductees to uphold outstanding standards and be excellent in the discharge of their duties.