The document discusses the International and National Nurses Week celebration from May 6-12, 2023. It outlines the theme of "Our Nurses. Our Future." and emphasizes protecting, respecting, and valuing nurses. It also remembers Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The speech discusses credentialing, privileging, and self-care for physical, mental, and emotional health as important for the nursing profession. It outlines the broad scope and opportunities for nurses in India and globally.

1. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL NURSES
WEEK SPEECH
DR.ANJALATCHI MUTHUKUMARAN
VICE PRINCIPAL, ECON
NURSING SUPERINTENDENT ELMCH
ERA UNIVERSITY , LUCKNOW 226003

2. HAPPY AFTERNOON ALL
 A warm and graceful afternoon to all our
most valued ,Honorable Director of TSM ,
Respectable Principal mam CON, Vice
Principal , teachers, faculty , my dear friends,
nursing students and everyone gathered
here.
 It’s my privilege to propose a special speech
and acknowledge the contribution of those
who worked really hard to make this
international and national nurses week
celebration happen successful from 6-12 of
may 2023 as nurse .

3. INTERNATIONAL NURSES WEEK THEME 2023
 ICN President, Dr Pamela Cipriano explained the theme:
 Our Nurses. Our Future. sets out what ICN wants for nursing in
the future in order to address the global health challenges and
improve global health for all.
 We need to learn from the lessons of the covid- 19 pandemic and
translate these into actions for the future that ensure nurses are
protected, respected and valued.
 Together our future depends on every nurse, every voice, to
not only be on the front lines of care, but also be on the
front lines of change.”

4. REMEMBRANCE OF MS. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE PIONEER OF
NURSING
 International Nurses Day, annual
observance held on May 12
that commemorates the birth in 1820 of
Florence Nightingale, the foundational
philosopher of modern nursing.
 The event, established in 1974 by the
International Council of Nurses (ICN),
also serves to highlight the important
role nurses fulfill in health care system
by every nursing officer contribution sin
the society .
 International and National Nurses
Week begins each year on May 6th and
ends on May 12th, Florence
Nightingale's birthday.
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5. PROTECTED FOR NURSING PROFESSION
 From state nursing council
 From Indian nursing council
 From international council of nurses
 From various of association
 From various of rule and regulation of
UGC , NMC, MOH&FW, etc.
 Consumer protection act 1986(CPA act)
 The factory act 1948 , The ESI act 1948
 The Labour law act of India
 From yourself , first protection where
your doing work, commitment, role and
responsibilities etc. as trusty, worthy,
honesty compulsory in your profession,
 If you remember these things your
protected your self ,if you forgot these
things unprotected by yourself.

6. RESPECTED FOR NURSING PROFESSION
From clinical aspect your consider for
various of post like Your Nursing officer
, nursing in-charge, nursing supervisor,
PHN, PHNO, ANS, DNS, NS, CNO,
Director of nursing services etc
As per specialities bases , OPD , IPD ,
cardiac, urology, nephrology, critical
care, diagnostic, rheumatology, scrub,
clinical trial , clinical reviewer, ICN,
educator, demonstrator, surgical,
medical, pediatric, chest medicine,
CTVS, OT, Gynecology, Obstetric,
labour room, midwifery, dai, community
area, vaccine, ASHA, USHA, VHN, etc.

7. CONTINUED
From education bases to be consider like
teacher i.e nursing tutor, assist.
professor, associate. professor,
professor, reader, vice principal,
principal, dean, director, national advisor,
national planner and policy maker,
secretary, registrar, became vice
chancellor , chancellor etc
As a nursing professional you maintain
your standard in various of area of
education, clinical, administration,
research, social activities, voluntary work
for community, society etc.
As your reflection show as a Hero,s and
heroine , angel in view of national and
international aspect.

8. VALUE FOR NURSING PROFESSION
 Professional nursing values
are defined as important
professional nursing
principles of human dignity,
integrity, altruism, and
justice that serve as a
framework for standards,
professional practice, and
evaluation.
 Values play a key role in any
profession including the
nursing profession.

9. CREDENTIALING
 Credentialing refers to the process
of collection and verification of the
evidences of credentials of a
nursing officer who is to be given
the responsibility of treating patients
in the hospital. The process
ensures the authenticity of the
details provided by the nursing
officer .
 Collection of evidences of
credentials: Documentary
evidences of following credentials
should be collected for a nursing
officer .

10. CONTINUED
 Education level
 Experiences level
 Continue nursing education
 Involvement of teaching and research activities
Others
a. Registration with requisite councils (Indian
medical council and state medical council) with
registration numbers
b. Details of two references who can confirm the
credentials of the doctor
c. Proof of identity d. Detailed curriculum Vitae
e. Equivalence and legal permit to practice in India,
for a nursing officer with nursing degree from a
foreign country. Etc
Verification of credentials to be verified by consent
authourity.

11. PRIVILEGING
Privileging refers to determining the scope
of clinical practice that a nursing officer
can be permitted for undertaking
independently in the hospital.
The scope of nursing officer ’s permitted
clinical practice is also called as ‘clinical
privileges’ of the nursing and the process
of granting the clinical privileges is called
as ‘privileging’.
Like nursing procedure are vital signs,
physical examination, blood sample
collection procedure, IM , IV, ID, SC,
medication, ryles tubes, catheter
insertion etc.

12. AS A NURSING PROFESSIONAL HAS TO REMEMBER THREE
SELF CARE ASPECT LIKE
Care of physical health like
 Keep your body Clean, maintain personal hygiene,
dental hygiene, clean cloth wash and dry ,use it .
 Take at least twice a week head bath followed by oil
bath at least one time weekly
 Take daily good walk to be brisk in job
 Take meditation /exercises at lease 10-15 mts per
day
 Take plenty of water every day at least 4-5 litre
 Take good balance diet like protein, fat, CHO,
vitamin, minerals etc. more add at least two days for
green leafy vegetables
 Try to eat seasonal food , at season time very
important
 Go for early bed sleep and wake up early
 Avoid spicy , fast food , junk food, ventors food etc.
 Avoid alcohol, smoking, betal leaves , any other bad
habbits etc.

13. CARE OF MENTAL HEALTH
 Feel free to speak every one
 Have respect with parents and other family
members
 At least daily once sit together have food /eat
with family members .
 Have worship with spiritual practices at once per
day
 Have good friends , neighbor and working area
environment .
 Listen good music, feel pleasant , try to visit
more nature scenario , avoid negative thougtht
 Stay with pet animals and others to have habit
grow them
 Have dance, craft, mind art, small industrial
work etc

14. CARE OF EMOTIONAL HEALTH
 Keep emotional under your control. Connect with
people ,Good relationships are important for your
mental wellbeing. ...
 Get regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking
every day can help boost your mood and
improve your health. ...
 Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated. ...
 Make sleep a priority. ...
 Try a relaxing activity. ...
 Set goals and priorities. ...
 Practice gratitude. ...
 Focus on positivity. ...
 Stay connected.
 Pay attention to the present moment
(mindfulness)

15. SCOPE OF NURSING PROFESSION IN INDIA
AND OTHER COUNTRY

16. AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOVT. /CENTRAL/
STATE/ HEALTH CENTRE /INDUSTRIAL
AREA/GERIATRIC CARE ETC.

17. NURSING IN RESEARCH/ INNOVATIVE

18. AS A REPRESENTATIVES /EDITOR
/REVIEWER/AIR FORCES / PHILOSOPHER

19. AS A CONSULTANT/CLINICIAN/OBSTETRICIAN/MIDWIFERY

20. PROF. LYDIA AZIATO IS THE FIRST NURSE TO ATTAIN THE
POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR
Nursing Personality DR.Pragna
Dabhi (Registrar-GNC)
#BestNurse, #Nursing_warrior,
#Nursing, #RegisterdNurse,
#gujaratnursingcouncil #gnc |

21. RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE NATIONAL
 Save the soil
 Save the water
 Save the tree and sapling the
plants
 Save the birds/animals etc.
 Save the electricity
 Be as a good citizen without
any crime /disobey the rules
and regulation of nations
 Don’t throw the waste here
and there
 Have pleasant and nature
environment

22. SAFETY OF YOUR LIFE
 Stay healthy life style biggest wealthy
 Vaccination For Health Care
Professional
 Immunization For Children &others
 Follow The Safety Rules
 Follow The Traffic Rules
 Steady, stable, patience wherever you
go …. ,
 Stay free with stress, emotion etc
 Think before doing ..s

23. GREEN ENVIRONMENT AND PLEASANT DAY

24. I AM SHORT OF WORDS FOR THEIR INVOLVEMENT AND THEIR
WILLINGNESS TO TAKE ON THE COMPLETION OF TASKS BEYOND THEIR
COMFORT ZONES.

25. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PATIENCE
LISTENING ………………..