- Advertisement -
LAHORE, Jan 04 (APP):Nurses play a pivotal role in instilling hope and providing continuous care to patients, said Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal.
He made the remarks while addressing a Nursing Leadership Workshop organized under the Nursing Faculty Development Program at the College of Nursing, AMC/LGH, on Sunday. Prof. Afzal noted that the nursing profession has rapidly evolved, with nurses now contributing to improved patient care through specialization, research, and leadership.
He emphasized that nursing services form a fundamental pillar of healthcare, and, in line with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision, strengthening nursing leadership and providing world-class training was a top institutional priority.
The workshop was attended by Program Director Dr. Saira Zeeshan, Principal College of Nursing Samrah Naz Kanwal, DCNS Fazilat Lal, NS Saima Fatah, Nursing Supervisor Naseem Akhlaq, nursing instructors Shehnaz Dar and Ramzan Bibi, faculty members, nursing officers, and students.
Dr. Saira Zeeshan said the workshop aimed to enhance the capacities of nursing faculty, align them with professional standards, and prepare them for leadership roles in healthcare. Sessions featured lectures by Dr. Naseem Rafiq, Principal Shalimar College of Nursing, and Dr. Nazia Ilyas, Principal College of Nursing, University of Child Health Sciences Lahore, focusing on leadership, teamwork, and effective communication.
Participants described the sessions as highly beneficial, expressing confidence that the training would enhance decision-making, leadership skills, and overall patient care.
Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal told the media that the Faculty Development Program would be further expanded to enable nurses to elevate patient care standards globally. He added that such initiatives would create new opportunities in research, leadership, and professional development, directly benefiting patients.
“A strong nursing system is the backbone and guarantee of an effective healthcare system,” he concluded.