Claudine College of Nursing Chellampatti conducted lamp lighting and Oath-taking ceremony of BSc Nursing students (3rd batch) and DGNM 29th batch on 12th Jan 2024 at the auditorium from 11 am – 1 pm. The program started with an invocation song by 3rd year BSc Nursing students. Sr. Felsi Secretary of Claudine College of Nursing highlighted the significance of the ceremony. The esteemed chief guests were Mrs. Mary Grace and Mrs. Maharani Matron of Dindigul Govt Medical College Hospital. The program ended with inspiring talk from the chief guests and mind-blowing, fabulous cultural events.
Claudine Echernier is the founder of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod. Claudine College of Nursing bears the name of its founder which is run by the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod. We were privileged to see the 6th generation family descendants of Mother Claudine. It was a great moment.
Theme of the Programme was "Invest in women: Accelerate progress." In view of celebrating women, Dr. Sr. Vasantha DGO Leonard Hospital arranged for a mega campaign to promote women's health through HPV Vaccine Awareness which helps prevent cervical cancer, which is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. India has a significant burden of cervical cancer, accounting for one-fifth of the world's total cases. The HPV vaccine provides approximately 90% protection from cervical cancer. Our Claudine students participated in the campaign and created mass awareness.
World Tuberculosis Day was observed on March 24 each year to raise public awareness. Claudine College of Nursing organized an awareness program on March 25, 2024, at Dindigul Medical College Hospital. The students hosted the program (Mime), which was based on the theme ‘Yes! We can end TB' to raise public awareness about tuberculosis. The awareness program encompasses the signs and symptoms, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis. The program was followed by a demonstration of hand hygiene.
We can't prevent the earth from shaking, the wind from blowing, the rain from falling. Disaster occurs when these events come in direct contact with the environment resulting in loss of human lives and properties. A mock drill is a practice of how to save a life in real-time situations. To train our Claudine students there was a mock drill conducted in college on code RED & ORANGE. The students did their best and learned to act in the real-time situations of disaster. Sr. Berna from Leonard Hospital (NABH co-ordinator) evaluated their performance and highly appreciated them.
Dr. K. Narayanasamy, Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), visited Claudine College of Nursing, Chellampatti, on 20th April 2024. He inspected the clinical and teaching facilities of Claudine College of Nursing, congratulated Team CCON on their outstanding performance, and encouraged them to continue the good work with team spirit.
As part of National Voters' Day, Claudine College of Nursing Chellampatti organized an awareness session on voting rights which is to be accepted as a basic need of human life. Our principal Dr. Jeyarani Premkumar said that only the voters who elect their representatives have the right to question anything that goes wrong. All the voters are considered wise citizens of the country and hence all the youth and citizens need to enroll their names in the electoral list.
Claudine College of Nursing Chellampatti conducted various activities in commemoration of International Nurses' Day 2024, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. The theme selected by the International Council of Nurses for 2024 is "Our Nurses. Our Future. The Economic Power of Care." Activities included poetry writing, elocution contests, collage, and poster competitions. The event concluded with cultural performances by students.
Hypertension is called the silent killer as it gradually increases in the body, leading to cardiovascular disorders such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure. This year, May 17, 2024, World Hypertension Day was celebrated by Claudine students in Leonard Hospital. The theme is "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer", highlighting the need to increase awareness through education and taking pledges by Claudine nurses.
Claudine College Hostel has stepped into another splendiferous and successful milestone since its inception in 2021. The foundation stone was laid on 21.12.2021, and on 5th June 2024, Archbishop Most Rev. Antony Pappusamy blessed the newly completed hostel. Sr. Fatima Kattar Provincial of Madurai Province opened the cornerstone. The entire celebration was an expression of gratitude to God.
Participating in recreational activities and Occupational Therapy is very important for maintaining physical, emotional, and mental health. It can help rebuild skills, improve mood, improve quality of life, and strengthen social connections. Claudine nursing students excelled in conducting such activities at Mesmer Hospital; the inmates benefitted a lot from the activities.
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is marked on 26 June every year. This year's campaign recognizes that effective drug policies must be rooted in science, research, full respect for human rights, compassion. Our Claudine students enacted a mind-blowing drama at Dindigul Government Medical College Hospital and Mesmer Hospital. They were highly appreciated and awarded certificates.
The awareness sessions focused on the basics of first aid, and how to provide first aid in wounds, bleeding, musculoskeletal injury, burns, heatstroke, poisoning, bites, drowning, fainting, seizures and unconsciousness. Students demonstrated dressing wounds, applying bandages, splinting, CPR, and transferring victims. Students expressed that the programme was very useful.
As part of the requirement, a visit to an old age home at Ammapatti was organized on 20.07.2024. There were 50 elderly inmates (both male & female). Students interacted with the elderly followed by an entertainment program with music, action songs, and dance. Later, fruits were distributed to them. The program was carried out under the guidance of Sr. Amali.
As Claudine College of Nursing bears the name of its foundress, August 10th is the heavenly birth of our mother Claudine. In view of celebrating Mother Foundress Day, novena prayer was started emphasizing the importance of praying to Mother Claudine as she is the miracle worker and patron of this Claudine campus.
The Department of Paediatrics of Leonard Hospital, along with students of Claudine College of Nursing, observed World Breastfeeding Week 2024. The theme for this year was "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All". The week-long program featured various activities to raise awareness and generate support for women in health facilities and workplaces.
The students of Claudine College of Nursing participated in the state-level intercollegiate extravaganza CONFEST 24 hosted by the SNA Unit of CMC Vellore. Prize winners: Ms. Kowsalya won 1st prize in Hairdressing, Ms. Merlin Princy got 3rd prize in Javelin throw, Ms. Bennila, Swetha Sathyapriya got 3rd prize in Extempore, Ms. Karunya and her team got 3rd prize for group singing.
The Student Nurses Association of Claudine College of Nursing celebrated Teachers Day on September 5, 2024. The students welcomed the faculty with flowers and a thank you card. Ms. Karunya and her team rendered a prayer song. Students dedicated a variety of entertainment programs and conducted games. Ms. Santhana Jeromiya compered the program.