Nursing Science Department celebrates Nurses Day
COMMITTED TO CARING: The Nursing Science Department recently celebrated Nurses Day.
Monday, 08 June 2026
Staff and students from the Department of Nursing Science recently came together to celebrate Nurses Day under the theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.
The event, held at the Auditorium, Bellville Campus, highlighted the vital role nurses play in healthcare and recognised their ongoing commitment to caring for communities and improving lives.
Acting Head of the Department, Dr Bridgette Lockett, welcomed the attendees, and the programme included an informative workshop presented by Dr Hilda Vember, who retired from the Department a few years ago.
The workshop covered a range of important topics, including ethics in nursing, the historical development of the profession and the key characteristics that define compassionate and effective nurses.
Staff and students recited the nurses’ pledge, reaffirming their commitment to their profession.
View a photo gallery of the event here.
Written by Ilse Fredericks
Email: Frederickskennediji@cput.ac.za
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