Last Updated on October 7, 2022, 4:19 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis hosted a ceremonial and symbolic rite of passage for nursing practice to celebrate twenty-two Nursing students who have progressed in their respective courses of study.
The students are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme at the Division of Health Sciences at Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC).
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, the students and a number of other attendees became part of the event at the Wesley Methodist Church. St Kitts and Nevis hosted the event under the theme “In Pursuit of Excellence.”
Reportedly, the ceremony was highly significant.
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and the Minister of Health, Dr Terrance Drew, attended the event along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr Geoffrey Hanley; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Delores Stapleton Harris; Chief Medical Officer, Dr Hazel Laws.
Additionally, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Lisa-Romayne Archibald-Pistana; Dean of the Division of Health Sciences, Dr Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw, were also present at the event.
Further, staff and students of the CFBC and the members of the nursing fraternity also attended the event to show their support.
Minister of Education in the government of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Geoffery Hanley delivered brief remarks at the event, telling the students they must be proud of their accomplishments.
He encouraged the students to be proud of their accomplishments, as “it signifies that you have satisfied the academic and professional requirement within your respective levels of study.”
He insisted that this was not a small achievement. He acknowledged that the students must have gone through many challenges, but he encouraged them not to dwell on those challenges but instead focus on the journey.
On the other hand, The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, who also started his career as a practising doctor, enlightened the students about the importance of their chosen career path.
He said that, In the nation, all the other professionals might stop working, and the nation would not feel the effects. However, if the nurses don’t show up, the country will feel the results immediately.
Saying this, he reminded the students of the immense responsibility and influence on their shoulders. He encouraged the students to use it, however, added that the students must do so wisely.
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