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The College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has inducted 28 nurses and called for increased investment in the nursing profession. The induction ceremony, themed “Our Nurses. Our Future: Caring For Nurses Strengthens Economies,” highlighted the importance of nurses in the healthcare system.
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Prof. Ademola Oremosu, Provost of the College, emphasised the need for capacity development by investing more in the profession. He said, “The nurses are a key component of the healthcare manpower structure, hence the need for the country to invest more in their training to encourage the nursing profession.”
Oremosu urged the inductees to abide by the integrity and ethics of the profession, advising them to focus on their career development and prioritise patient care. He added, “So, the more nurses we have, the more we are able to keep our people healthy and able to save a lot of money in terms of indirect costs to make healthcare and the economy stronger for the nation.”
Prof. Prisca Adejumo, guest lecturer and pioneer dean of the Faculty of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, described nurses as the backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. She emphasized the need to adequately equip nurses with necessary empowerment, education, and training for better outcomes.
Adejumo decried the nation’s nursing deficit due to the “Japa syndrome,” saying, “Let the country begin to pay more attention to the nurses and look inward to create a conducive working environment in order to retain the nurses.”
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The Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Mr Ndagi AI-Hassan, reminded the nurses of the core values of the profession, including respect, empathy, excellence, and commitment. He encouraged them to further hone their skills and prioritise self-care and wellbeing.
The event featured recognition and presentation of awards to the best graduating students, with the overall best student, Ms Jimoh Adefunke, appreciating the college management and tasking the inductees on excellence in their career development.
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*UNILAG College of Medicine Inducts 28 Nurses, Calls for Increased Investment in Nursing Profession*
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The College of Medicine, University of Lagos, has inducted 28 nurses and called for increased investment in the nursing profession. The induction ceremony, themed “Our Nurses,” Our Future: Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies,” highlighted the importance of nurses in the healthcare system.
Prof. Ademola Oremosu, Provost of the College, emphasized the need for capacity development by investing more in the profession. He said, “The nurses are a key component of the healthcare manpower structure, hence the need for the country to invest more in their training to encourage the nursing profession.”
Oremosu urged the inductees to abide by the integrity and ethics of the profession, advising them to focus on their career development and prioritize patient care. He added, “So, the more nurses we have, the more we are able to keep our people healthy and able to save a lot of money in terms of indirect costs to make healthcare and the economy stronger for the nation.”
Prof. Prisca Adejumo, guest lecturer and pioneer dean of the Faculty of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, described nurses as the backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. She emphasised the need to adequately equip nurses with necessary empowerment, education, and training for better outcomes.
Adejumo decried the nation’s nursing deficit due to the “Japa syndrome”, saying, “Let the country begin to pay more attention to the nurses and look inward to create a conducive working environment in order to retain the nurses.”
The Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Mr Ndagi AI-Hassan, reminded the nurses of the core values of the profession, including respect, empathy, excellence, and commitment. He encouraged them to further hone their skills and prioritise self-care and wellbeing.
The event featured recognition and presentation of awards to the best graduating students, with the overall best student, Ms. Jimoh Adefunke, appreciating the college management and tasking the inductees on excellence in their career development
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