The Orientation and Inaugural Ceremony for the new batch of B.Sc. Nursing students (2025–2029) was held on18th August 2025 at Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. The program marked the beginning of the academic journey of 150 freshers, warmly welcomed into the Amrita family.
Dignitaries Present
- Swami Nijamrithananda Puri, Administrative Director, Amrita Hospital
- Dr. Lekha Viswanath, Principal, Amrita College of Nursing
- Swami Harshamritha
- Ms. Maria Lazaro, Nursing Director, Amrita Hospital
- Faculty members of Amrita College of Nursing
- Senior students (Mr. Ananthakrishnan V M, Mr. Thejas Vinod, Mr. Kasinath R, Ms.Aleena Manoj, Ms. Hanna Mary Jacob, and Ms. Alka J Shaji)
Program Schedule
| SL
| Time
| Event
| Faculty
|
| 1 |
10:00AM |
Welcoming the students |
Senior batch B1S6 |
| 2 |
10:30AM |
Lamb lighting and prayer song |
| 3 |
10:40AM |
Welcomeaddress |
Dr. Lekha Viswanath |
| 4 |
11:00AM |
Inaugura laddress |
Swami Nijamrithananda Puri |
| 5 |
11:20AM |
Introduction of staff members |
| 6 |
11:30AM |
Vote of Thanks |
Ms.K S Omega Khayla |
| 7 |
11:45AM |
Sweet distribution |
| 8 |
12:00PM |
Special session |
Dr. Lekha Viswanath |
| 9 |
12:30PM |
Course Orientation |
Ms.K S Omega Khayla |
Program Overflow
- Welcoming the Students
- The senior students of Batch (Batch 2022) extended a heartfelt welcome to the incoming batch, setting a positive and encouraging tone for the day.
- Lamp Lighting & Prayer Song
- The event began with a solemn lamp-lighting ceremony accompanied by a prayer song, symbolizing knowledge, wisdom, and the divine blessings guiding the journey ahead
- Welcome Address
- Dr. Lekha Viswanath, Principal, delivered the welcome address, warmly greeting the new students. She highlighted the college’s mission of nurturing competent, compassionate, and professional nurses
- Inaugural Address
- Swami Nijamrithananda Puri inspired the students with his keynote address, stressing the values of compassion, discipline, and dedication in nursing. He reminded the gathering that nursing is not only a career but also a sacred service to humanity
- Sweet Distribution & Blessings
- The program concluded with sweet distribution by Swamiji, symbolizing joy and auspicious beginnings, followed by informal interaction among students, and faculty.
- Vote of Thanks
- Ms. K. S. Omega Khayla delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, and parents for their presence and contribution to the successful conduct of the program.
- Introduction of Staff Members
- All faculty members of Amrita College of Nursing were introduced, enabling the students to become familiar with their mentors for the years ahead
- Course Orientation
- Ms. Omega Khayla provided an overview of the academic curriculum, examination patterns, clinical training opportunities, and co-curricular activities, giving students a clear picture of their educational journey.
- Vote of Thanks
- Ms. K. S. Omega Khayla delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty, staff, students, and parents for their presence and contribution to the successful conduct of the program.
- Lunch
- The event formally ended with lunch, marking the close of a memorable and inspiring day.
Key Highlights
- Warm welcome by senior students.
- Lamp lighting and prayer song setting a spiritual beginning.
- Motivational inaugural address by Swami Nijamrithananda Puri.
- Sweet distribution as a gesture of blessings and celebration
Conclusion
The program concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by an informal interaction between the students, and faculty members. The orientation served as an inspiring start to the academic journey of the new batch, instilling in them a sense of belonging and responsibility as future nurses.
