Vom School of Nursing Welcomes 543 Students, Highlights Upgraded Facilities

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Vom has officially welcomed 543 new students into its nursing and midwifery programs. This cohort includes sets 83 and 84 from the School of Nursing Vom, sets 72 and 73 from the School of Nursing Jos, as well as sets 19 and 20 from the School of Midwifery Vom and set 2 from the School of Midwifery Jos.

In addition, improvements were made at the Jos campus, including the renovation of dilapidated buildings, the construction of 100 double bunk beds, the installation of solar lights, and the commissioning of various rehabilitation projects to commemorate the occasion.

During the event, a representative of the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan, who is also the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, praised the college for its long-standing commitment to producing qualified and well-trained nurses and midwives. He expressed that the institution has secured a revered place in the hearts of the state’s citizens.

Additionally, Dewan assured both the management and students that the current government prioritizes the health sector and is dedicated to enhancing the healthcare system on the Plateau to ensure it remains among the best in the region.

He urged the new students to remember the nobility of their chosen professions, emphasizing that nursing and midwifery require skills, intellectual rigor, resilience, empathy, and integrity. “As you sit here, you are not just students but future leaders in healthcare, advocates for patients, and crucial members of an ever-evolving global health community,” he stated.

He further encouraged the students to be hardworking, committed, dedicated, compassionate, and truthful in their calling.

Mr. Sambo Danlami Bako, the Provost of the college, extended his congratulations to the students for choosing an institution committed to mentoring them into qualified nurses. He reassured them that the college is dedicated to providing quality education that combines scientific excellence with real-life experience

Bako reiterated that academic achievement must be complemented by holistic development, stressing the necessity of cultivating essential skills to maintain a high-quality, patient-centered care system that thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. He also reminded the students of the profound impact they can make as nurses, regardless of the challenges they may face along the way.

In his keynote address on “The Nurse and the Quest for Knowledge in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects in Nursing Education.” Mr. Caleb Mwelpun Mwansat, the Guest Speaker and Provost of Yagongo College of Nursing Sciences in Kuje, Abuja, noted the significant difficulty of initiating change in nursing education, emphasizing that new nurses must adapt to changes in this globalized world to provide effective solutions for patient care.

He pointed out that the complexities of nursing behavior necessitate a reconsideration of how education is delivered. He highlighted the value of simulation laboratories as a means of equipping nursing students with skills applicable in real-life situations. Moreover, he advocated for online learning opportunities in nursing education, stressing that colleges must integrate digital platforms to facilitate timely knowledge acquisition.