Sanjha Morcha

COMMAND HOSPITAL GETS NEW LIEUTENANTS

CHANDIGARH: From the 49th batch of the School of Nursing, Command Hospital, Chandimandir, 20 probationer nurses were commissioned as lieutenants into the military nursing service. Command Hospital (Western Command) commandant Maj Gen Rashmi Datta was the chief guest at commissioning ceremony held on Saturday.

Maj Gen Datta said, “Military nursing is highly challenging profession where nurses need to work hard in the hospitals and many times in difficult terrains to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to the soldiers and their families.”

Lt Reshma Ajith K won the gold medal for securing first position in academics in the 49th batch and made it to the fist position in all India merit list. Lt Pritee Yadav won the silver medal for securing second spot in the batch and fourth spot in all India merit list. Lt Athulya T received a rolling trophy for the best all round cadet. Lt Keerthi Krishna was awarded the best bedside nurse rolling trophy.