{"id":5101,"date":"2017-11-09T16:08:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T10:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5101"},"modified":"2024-12-23T16:29:41","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T10:59:41","slug":"exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Family Nursing &#8211; Highlights from the 7th International Nursing Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#Akal_College_of_Nursing_Hosts_the_7th_International_Nursing_Conference\" >Akal College of Nursing Hosts the 7th International Nursing Conference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#Emphasizing_Family-Centric_Healthcare\" >Emphasizing Family-Centric Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#Opening_Ceremony_and_Inaugural_Address\" >Opening Ceremony and Inaugural Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#Inspiration_from_Leadership_and_Spiritual_Guidance\" >Inspiration from Leadership and Spiritual Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#International_Collaboration_and_Keynote_Addresses\" >International Collaboration and Keynote Addresses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#Eminent_National_Nursing_Personalities_in_Attendance\" >Eminent National Nursing Personalities in Attendance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/exploring-family-nursing-highlights-from-the-7th-international-nursing-conference\/#A_Platform_for_Collaborative_Learning\" >A Platform for Collaborative Learning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Akal_College_of_Nursing_Hosts_the_7th_International_Nursing_Conference\"><\/span>Akal College of Nursing Hosts the 7th International Nursing Conference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Akal College of Nursing, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, organized its 7th International Nursing Conference on \u201cFamily Nursing: A Futuristic Approach to Healthcare\u201d on October 27-28, 2017. The event, held at Bhai Gurdas Hall and the campus auditorium, welcomed attendees to the serene valley of Baru Sahib, renowned for its spiritual and educational environment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2024-12-23 162721\" width=\"713\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721.png 713w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721-370x349.png 370w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721-270x254.png 270w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721-570x537.png 570w, https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-162721-531x500.png 531w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emphasizing_Family-Centric_Healthcare\"><\/span>Emphasizing Family-Centric Healthcare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The conference highlighted the importance of family as the foundational unit of society in promoting healthful living. This year\u2019s focus was on embedding family nursing practices into healthcare systems, addressing grassroots health interventions, and fostering a transdisciplinary approach in nursing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_Ceremony_and_Inaugural_Address\"><\/span>Opening Ceremony and Inaugural Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Lekha Vishwanath provided an overview of the conference. The event commenced with a Shabad recitation by students of Akal College of Divine Music. Mrs. Ranjit Kour, Principal of Akal College of Nursing, welcomed the gathering, and Dr. H.S. Dhaliwal, Vice-Chancellor of Eternal University, officially opened the conference.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Guest, Dr. Rathi Balachandran, ADG, Nursing, Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Delhi, delivered the inaugural address. Honorable Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, Directorate Medical Education &amp; Research, Himachal Pradesh, also graced the occasion, expressing his delight at the event&#8217;s organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration_from_Leadership_and_Spiritual_Guidance\"><\/span>Inspiration from Leadership and Spiritual Guidance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hon\u2019ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Chancellor of Eternal University and President of The Kalgidhar Trust, inspired attendees with his address, emphasizing professional excellence and disciplined living for nursing students. He also released the film Chup, focusing on drug de-addiction, and unveiled the conference souvenir.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Collaboration_and_Keynote_Addresses\"><\/span>International Collaboration and Keynote Addresses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The conference featured collaborative partners from Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA, including Dr. Jill Derstine, Dr. Mary Lu McHugh, Dr. Carol Okupniak, and Dr. Jane Green Ryan. Dr. Jill Derstine delivered the keynote address, sharing insights on advancing nursing practices globally.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eminent_National_Nursing_Personalities_in_Attendance\"><\/span>Eminent National Nursing Personalities in Attendance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The conference welcomed prominent national nursing figures, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Anice George, Dean, Manipal College of Nursing<\/li>\n<li>Mrs. Bandana Bhattachrya, Former Dean, Rufaida College of Nursing<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Latha Venkatesan, Principal, Apollo College of Nursing<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Sandhya Ghai, Principal, NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many others from esteemed institutions across India participated, sharing innovative ideas and addressing current issues in nursing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Platform_for_Collaborative_Learning\"><\/span>A Platform for Collaborative Learning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 7th International Nursing Conference has cemented its reputation as a hub for collaborative learning and exchanging groundbreaking ideas. It continues to provide a global platform for addressing pressing issues in nursing and healthcare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Akal College of Nursing Hosts the 7th International Nursing Conference Akal College of Nursing, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, organized its 7th International Nursing Conference on \u201cFamily Nursing: A Futuristic Approach to Healthcare\u201d on October 27-28, 2017. 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