P.D. Hinduja Nursing College, Andheri has conducted the graduation ceremony of 8th batch B.Sc Nursing (22 students) and 6th batch of M.Sc Nursing (17 students) at P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mahim. These students successfully underwent examinations conducted by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, with several meritorious and university rank holders felicitated during the ceremony.

Addressing the newly graduated students, Gautam Khanna, CEO, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC said, “Today is a great day for all those who are graduating and being awarded for their achievements. Not everyone possesses the capabilities to become a nurse, as it is a vocation that needs a plethora of skills- intelligence, empathy, heart and devotion. I would like to congratulate each one of you for taking up the challenge and wish each of you a bright and successful future.”

Nurses play an integral and vital role in the healthcare industry, and are dedicated to the promotion of health, prevention of disease/illness and care for the physically ill and disabled of all ages. Along with the above, nurses play an instrumental role in educating both, the patient and his/her family member about recovery and methods of preventing diseases.

As part of the graduation ceremony, Usha S. Raheja, Trustee felicitated and bestowed the prestigious Gold medal to the ‘Best outgoing student’, in memory of late Lalita Girdhar Hinduja. Additionally, Gautam Khanna, CEO, P. D Hinduja Hospital bestowed the Achiever’s trophy to the Outstanding M.Scnursing student, along with Prof Dr. Jaya Kuruvilla providing each graduate with a college pin.

Recently, P.D. Hinduja College of Nursing, in affiliation with the Maharashtra University of Heath Sciences (MUHS), launched India’s first Lactation Consultant Course for nurses. The nursing college, recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Maharashtra Nursing Council (MNC), started this new course on December 04, 2017. The College of Nursing has been NAAC ‘A’ accredited and is the only nursing college in India to be ISO 9002 certified.