Nursing council inducts 22 Chrisland Varsity students

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has inducted 22 graduating nursing students of Chrisland University into its council as certified practitioners.

The 22 graduates were inducted on Monday at the school’s Auditorium following their academic success and diligent performance in moral values, thereby making them qualified for the profession.

Speaking at the event in Abeokuta, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Dr Ndagi Al-Hassan, urged inductees to embrace the core values of the profession and accord everyone respect and care, irrespective of their background and circumstances.

He noted that effective communication and a spirit of cooperation are essential elements in the nursing profession.

Al-Hassan, represented by Mr Timbuak Yamai, advised inductees to always put in their best based on what they had learned during their training and to use the guidance and experience of colleagues to enable them to grow into seasoned professionals in nursing that society can be proud of.

He said that nursing is a lifelong journey of learning and growth, which is why they need to continue in their self-development and always seize opportunities to expand their knowledge.

He said, “You should continue to build your critical and clinical thinking, upon which you will build the foundation of your nursing career. In your pursuit of excellence, remember that nursing is going to be a collaborative endeavour; work in harmony with fellow healthcare professionals, recognize the value of teamwork, expand your knowledge, and use your growth and the experiences of colleagues so you can grow into seasoned professionals that the community can be proud of.

“I want to encourage you to remain adaptable and embrace innovation in healthcare. The field of nursing is constantly evolving with the advancement of new technology and new approaches. Embrace these changes and leverage them to enhance nursing.”

Speaking on the theme of the event, tagged “From Novice to Expert: Nursing Dynamics in the Era of Digital Technology,” Prof. Prisca Adejumo revealed that nurses are expected to be digitally literate, urging the newly inducted nurses to embrace technology and be digitally savvy.

She explained that no one wants to respect a nurse who works manually and who is not technologically savvy.

Adejumo added that consistency is key in trying to gain exposure to various clinical settings, which will give them leverage and access ahead of their counterparts.

Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Chinedum Peace Babalolo, disclosed that the 22 inductees should be proud as the first graduating nursing students of Chrisland University, noting that they have laid a good legacy by making the school shine both at national and international conferences.

She posited that they are 100% scorers; the world needs them while charging them to serve with passion and shine because they are full of light.

Speaking with one of the inductees, who is also a first-class student, Amusan Chukwudumebi expressed gladness, assuring that she would treat people as she treats herself because she believes that she cannot treat herself badly and she would not treat anybody badly.

Relatedly, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, has produced 25 First Class and 94 Second Class Upper among a total of 185 graduates for the 6th convocation scheduled for Tuesday.

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Chinedum Babalola, disclosed this at a press briefing held on Monday.

Prof. Babalola said that Omodehin Adeola Oluwasemilore, with a CGPA of 4.99 from the Department of Psychology, emerged as the best-graduating student, while Emmanuel Chineye and Hannah Elegbede from the Mass Communication and Mathematics departments emerged as the best behaved for the male and female categories, respectively.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the school had a population of about 57 students when she came in November 2017, with nine programs, now running 24 accredited programs with a student population of over 1,500.

Babalola said, “I came in from the University of Ibadan, where I had been the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy with about 500 students around me, but here I am with about 57 students. I never saw it coming, but I later realized it was a divine call.

“And hearing the encouraging story of our founder, Dr. Mrs Winifred Awosika, who said she started the Chrisland schools, which now has a university with five kids, actually strengthened my faith. I felt that if she could do it, I should be able to do it by God’s grace, and it has been forward ever.”

The Vice Chancellor said that the school has continued to raise the bar of academic excellence with 100 per cent accreditation of all its programs, while the students have also been coming out on top of their studies, either at the national or international level.

Babalola said the school doesn’t joke with discipline and that as an institution with zero tolerance for vices, it had sent some students packing in the past and is currently in collaboration with the officers of the NDLEA, who help drive campaigns against drug and substance abuse.

The VC said that the university, which received a provisional license in 2017, got its permanent approval in 2019, growing from having seven graduates during its first convocation to 185 at its 6th convocation.

Meanwhile, Babalola has urged the Federal Government to review the law establishing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to accommodate students of private tertiary institutions.