By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – THE Registrar/ CEO, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Dr. Ndagi Alhasssan has cautioned newly inducted nursing science graduates of Wellspring University in Benin City to protect and maintain the ethics of the nursing profession so that they can excel in their chosen career. It is the 2nd oath-taking/induction of Nursing Science Graduates from the school.

Represented by the Chief of Staff to the Office of the Registrar/CEO of the Council, Godswill Stella, Dr. Alhasssan warned the new nurses not to reveal their patients’ details on social media.

Alhasssan told them not to forget the values they learnt from the University. He advised them against indecent dressing whenever they find themselves.

“I urged you to anchor your practice in an unwavering professional ethics, safeguard patients’ confidentiality, respect individual autonomy and always advocate for the safety and dignity of those in your care.

“Integrated compassion, humility and patient centredness in your daily routine, as you go into the field. In today’s interconnected world, maintaining professionalism extends to digital spaces.

“However, exercise caution utmost decision for using social media, your online personal reflection will not only represent you. But, your integrity will be at stake if you misuse or abuse social media. Even the integrity of your institution will also be at stake.

“As nurses, you are unlike other professions and be careful of what you do online. Avoid sharing any patients’ details on clinical scenarios and ensure your online conduct remains respectful, ethical and exemplary at all times. I urge you to maintain research integrity,” he added.

On his part, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi, said their induction into the nursing profession is a call to a greater responsibility and service and urged them to remain faithful to the values instilled in them during their academic knowledge.

“As you enter into the profession, I want you to remain faithful to the values that have been instilled in you in the institution. What are the values that have been instilled in you? The value of hard work, diligence, respect, integrity and excellence in service. These are the values I want you to uphold.

Speaking on the topic:” From Studentship to Professional Practice: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Nursing,” the guest lecturer, Dr. Olorunfemi Olaolorunpo, advised the new nurses to continue to build their character and avoid to sell their professional integrity just because they want to travel abroad.

In her welcome address, Dean, Faculty of Nursing Science, Wellspring University, Prof. (Mrs.) Ngozi Rosemary Osunde, said now that they have been inducted into the nursing profession that they are ambassadors of the University.