Nursing students celebrated
The students were praised for their strong leadership, unwavering dedication to patient care, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Port Shepstone Regional Hospital recently hosted a heartfelt send-off for its first group of R171 nursing students who have successfully completed their three-year practical training.
The final assemble celebrated the students’ dedication, leadership and achievements in clinical and holistic care, marking an important milestone in their journey to becoming professional nurses.
The event highlighted the calibre of students in this group, with some of them reflecting on their learning experiences and personal growth throughout their training.
The students were praised for their strong leadership, unwavering dedication to patient care, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the common goal of delivering exceptional healthcare.
During the event, students were awarded for excellence in several categories, including full attendance, ethics and professionalism.
Some of these students were also commended for their ability to provide clear, concise patient reports to senior management, demonstrating their readiness for the nursing profession.
Clinical preceptors Sister Vimla Naicker and Phathuxolo Nongci were specially thanked for their exceptional guidance and unwavering support, while the Port Shepstone Nursing Campus management and lecturers were acknowledged for their quality teaching and collaboration with the hospital management to ensure the success of the programme.
The hospital clinical preceptors were also recognised for creating a conducive learning environment that allowed the students to thrive.
Keynote speaker Thandeka Makhanya from Healthcare Christian Fellowship inspired the students with a powerful message of faith, urging them to make God the foundation of their lives and careers.
She emphasised that despite the challenges they may face in service delivery, with God, all things are possible. She also encouraged the students to develop empathy and strengthen their human skills, particularly when interacting with patients.
Former healthcare worker Kholeka Yako also addressed the students, advising them to always deliver service with a smile, combined with meaningful eye contact and a gentle touch, as a way to build trust and rapport with patients.
Awards for exemplary clinical performance during the students’ training were presented.
Tusani Mkwena, the hospital’s monitoring and evaluation manager, congratulated the students on achieving their nursing diplomas, noting that South Africa’s trained nurses are highly sought after worldwide for their excellence in care.
All the speakers wished the nursing students the very best as they continue their careers, confident that they are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
The event was a fitting tribute to a group of outstanding students who have successfully completed their training and are now poised to embark on their careers as qualified nurses.
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