The Student Nurses Association (SNA) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of the C.S.I. Jayaraj Annapackiam College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Madurai, jointly organized a special guest lecture on “ORGAN DONATION” on 31.03.2017. It was conducted at Bishop New Begin Seminar Hall in the college.
Dr. C. Jothi Sophia, Principal of the college presided at the function. She explained the importance of knowledge on organ donation movement and its importance to the paramedical and allied health students. Dr. Merlin Jeyapal, Vice Principal of the college inaugurated the special guest lecture programme.
The chief guest for the programme was Mr. S. Venkatesh, Transplant Coordinator, Department of Anesthesia, Government Rajaji hospital, Madurai. He explained the basic steps to be followed for the transplant programme in the hospital. Initially he conducted a pre and post test survey among the student nurses. He also explained the important procedures to be carried out during the transplant surgery. The students and the staff clarified all their doubts related to organ donation. He also explained the activities, goal and objectives of MOHAN Foundation. Prof. D. Edwin Raja Kumar, N.S.S programme officer of the college welcomed the gathering. Nearly 300 student nurses and 50 faculty members actively participated in the programme.
A quiz about organ donation was conducted by Mr. S.Venkatesh during the programme. Dr. Jeya Thanga Selvi, SNA Advisor spoke about the activities of the association. Donor cards were distributed to those who were interested in the cause. Mr. Nalla Tamil Selvan, Educational Chairperson of the college proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Jeya Jothi, Assistant SNA Advisor and office bearer of the association made all arrangements for the one day special guest lecture programme.
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