ALUMNARS 2k24, is an initiative of the Nursing Alumni of Pushpagiri under the able leadership of Prof. Mrs. Vineetha Jacob, Principal, Pushpagiri College of Nursing. It is a bi-monthly care & share webinar series organized by the Pushpagiri Nursing Alumni as a part of the celebrations related to completion of 60 years of training nurses at Pushpagiri.
The ALUMNARS aims to-
- Gather all alumni who passed out of Pushpagiri through various nursing courses- MPH, ANM, GNM, BSc(N) and MSc(N) over the past 60years for a scientific venture.
- Provide an opportunity for alumni to share their experience & expertise in various fields with each other and to the younger generation.
- Maintain a strong bond between the alumni and their alma mater.
The 5th webinar of the series was scheduled on 3rd of September 2024 at 8pm IST. Mrs. Anu Savio Thelly MSc(N), MBA, Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care & PhD Scholar, MGMCRI, Pondicherry & 2004 batch BSc(N) alumni of Pushpagiri College of Nursing gladly consented to be the speaker for the same. Ms. Tiji Mathew [2017 batch BSc(N) alumni of PCON] drafted the brochure for the event. Mrs. Alphonsa Lizzy Abraham & Mrs Ligy Thomas, Faculty members of PCON & Scientific committee member of ALUMNARS contacted the alumni to take up various roles for the event, prepared the schedule and looked after all arrangements & preparation of the promo video. Mr. Marvin & Mr. Sony, System administrators provided all the needed technical support. The prepared meet link with brochure was circulated to alumni, faculty & students through whatsapp groups. Mr Jateesh K. S. MSc(N), Nursing Informatics Specialist, AIIMS, New Delhi and 2005 batch of BSc alumni of PCON welcomed the gathering. Ms. Anu Savio Thelly, gave an elaborate comprehensive talk on the topic, “Palliative care Nursing & Career opportunities.” A total of 87 participants which included students, staff and alumni, benefitted from the same. Following the talk there was a Q & A session. Ms. Bista Joshy, 2019 batch BSc(N) alumni of PCON proposed the vote of thanks. The entire program was compered by Sr. Tessin SIC, Lecturer, PCON & 2008 batch BSc(N) alumni & 2019 batch MSc(N) alumni of PCON. The program was well appreciated by all and it came to an end by 9pm.
