The Alumni Association of PSG College of Nursing and the Department of Nursing Service, PSG Hospitals, jointly organised a State-Level Seminar on “Beyond Cure, Beyond Care: The Essence of Palliative Care Nursing” at the PSG IMSR Auditorium recently.
Chief Guest Lt. Alice Stella Verginia, Nursing Officer and National Faculty in Palliative Care, inaugurated the seminar and highlighted the significance of palliative care in nursing practice.
Dr. Rajith, Consultant, Home Healthcare, PSG Hospitals, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour and encouraged young nurses to pursue specialised training in palliative care.
Anuratha, Nursing Superintendent, PSG Hospitals, and Jeyadeepa, Principal, PSG College of Nursing, served as the chairpersons.
A panel discussion on “Ethical Dilemmas in End-of- Life Care” explored the ethical challenges and compassionate approaches involved in palliative nursing.
The seminar aimed to strengthen nurses’ knowledge and skills in providing holistic, compassionate, and dignified care to patients with serious and life- limiting illnesses, while offering alumni a platform to reconnect and share professional experiences.
The event witnessed the participation of around 220 staff nurses, 120 alumni, and nursing students.
