REPORT OF ALUMINARS 2K24
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-
1. 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.
2. Provide an opportunity for alumni to share their experience & expertise in various fields with each other and to the younger generation.
3. Maintain a strong bond between the alumni and their alma mater.
The 2nd webinar of the series was scheduled on 20th of March 2024 at 8pm IST. Mrs. Vimala Treasa Thomas [PB BSc(N), Diploma In Counselling, MA Psychology], Psycho-educator, Chief co-ordinator & faculty of Diploma in Counselling courses, Pravasi Guidance Centre, Bahrain & 27th batch GNM alumni of Pushpagiri School 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, Faculty PCON & Scientific committee member of ALUMNARS contacted the alumni to take up various roles for the event. Mrs Ligy Thomas, Faculty PCON &
Scientific committee member of ALUMNARS, 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 through whatsapp groups.Mrs. Asha Jacob, Member, Alumni Association, & Faculty at PCON [2020 batch MSc(N) alumni of PCON] welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Vimala Treasa Thomas spoke on the topic, “Effects of stress
and its management.” The whole event was compered by Mrs. Sneha Chacko, MSc(N) student, PCON [BSc(N) 2014 batch alumni]. Around 75 first semester students and 10 staff/alumni from different parts of the world joined in the event. Following a short Q & A session, between the Speaker and delegates, Mrs. Sajitha Skariah, 13th batch GNM alumni of Pushpagiri School of Nursing proposed the vote of thanks and the event concluded by 9.10pm.
