{"id":490057,"date":"2025-07-14T08:58:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T03:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=490057"},"modified":"2025-07-14T08:58:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T03:58:33","slug":"investing-in-nursing-education-can-improve-healthcare-systems-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/investing-in-nursing-education-can-improve-healthcare-systems-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing in nursing education can improve healthcare systems, Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Lahore<br \/>\nNursing education plays a vital role in preparing nurses to provide high-quality patient care.<br \/>\nBy investing in nursing education, healthcare systems can improve patient outcomes, and support the development of skilled and compassionate nurses.<br \/>\nAmeer Uddin Medical College (AMC) Principal Prof. Dr. M. Farooq Afzal expressed these views while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of new students for Session 2025 at the Nursing College of AMC, Lahore General Hospital.<br \/>\nHe emphasized that it is crucial to focus on nursing education and modern training. He stated, \u201cBy providing resources for proper training of nurses the healthcare system will perform in more efficient manner and aligned with international standards.<br \/>\nPrincipal college of nuring Rubina Inam, DCNS Fazeelat Laal, Nursing Superintendent PINS Asia Khanim, nursing instructors and large number of nurses\/students were present on the occasion.<br \/>\nProf. Farooq noted that in the light of the increasing patient load across hospitals nationwide the training of highly skilled nurses is indispensable. For this purpose, a comprehensive and integrated program must be designed to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services to every patient, he added.<br \/>\nPrincipal Nursing College Rubina Inam administered the oath to the new students, emphasizing their commitment to serve humanity and staying loyal to the noble nursing field. She welcomed the students and assured them of high-quality education and training during their time at the Nursing College.<br \/>\nIn his address, Prof. Farooq Afzal urged the students to incorporate skills, discipline and ethical values into their education adding that thorough study and consistency are the keys to professional success while shortcuts in education are never fruitful. Referring to the 63-year legacy of LGH Nursing College, he asserted that its graduates are not only serving across Pakistan but are also holding prestigious administrative and academic positions in developed countries around the world, as well.<br \/>\nNursing Instructor Shahnaz Dar highlighted the historical contributions of the college recalling how students tended to the wounded during the 1965 war and in 2011 dengue outbreak second-year student Asma Kanwal, daughter of a visually impaired father, sacrificed her life while caring for patients, symbolized the nobility of the profession.<br \/>\nThe event was also addressed by distinguished faculty members including Ms. Tabassum Zia, Ms. Sobia Latif, Ms. Asia Miraj, Ms. Ramzana Bibi, Madam Sajida, and Madam Shazia Yaqoob who provided valuable guidance to students for a successful future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore Nursing education plays a vital role in preparing nurses to provide high-quality patient care. 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