INDIA possesses a vast and talented nursing workforce that can achieve greater career heights through continuous professional development. Maharashtra, in particular, holds immense potential to emerge as a leader in the nursing sector, said Prof. Dr Deepa Chug, Nursing Director at Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Sawangi, Wardha. She was speaking at the inaugural session of the National Cancer Institute’s first Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programme on the theme ‘Enhanced Recovery After Surgery’ held recently.

 

Dr Chug emphasised that nurses across the country are ready to embrace change to improve healthcare delivery. The day-long programme focused on enhancing post-surgical outcomes and promoting advanced healthcare practices. Echoing her views, NCI Medical Director Dr Anand Pathak encouraged nurses to continuously upgrade their knowledge for career advancement. The programme featured expert sessions by distinguished faculty including Prof. Dr Rupa Verma, Principal, MKSSS, SNCON, Hingna, Prof. Dr Vaishali Tendolkar, Principal, DMCON, Hingna, Kunjan Kulkarni, Nursing Supervisor, NCI, Deepa Bhongade, Nurse Educator, NCI, and Nishikant Chakole, Nurse Educator, NCI.

 

Also present were Dr Prakash Kakani, Medical Superintendent, NCI, Col. Dr Ravi Shankar Ramani, (Veteran), GM-Operations, Col. Ranjit Mundle, (Veteran), GM-Administration, and Lt. Col. Preethi Sasidharan, (Veteran), Deputy Nursing Superintendent, NCI. The programme proceedings were conducted by Janhvi Dhabale. *Photo Caption:* (from left to right) Lt. Col. Preethi Sasidharan (Veteran), Dr Anand Pathak, Medical Director, Prof. Dr Deepa Chug and Dr Ravi Shankar Ramani (Veteran) at CNE programme.