The faculty of FY B.Sc. Nursing & FYDGNM, Institute of Nursing Sciences, and Shri G.H. Patel School of Nursing (Constitute of Bhaikaka University) celebrated the world environment day on 4th June, 2022. The theme for 2022 was “ONLY ONE EARTH”. An institute-wide cleanliness drive kicked off the celebration. As part of this day's activities, the institute held various competitions like vertical gardening, pot making, hanging planter making and stem painting. Total 26 students participated enthusiastically in the competitions. Dr. Sonal Chitorda from L.P. Patel Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology was invited as judge for the competitions. The winners of various activities were rewarded with prizes and certificates.

The 'Lamp Lighting & Oath Taking Ceremony' is an auspicious ceremony in the lives of nurses. Nursing students take an oath of allegiance to nursing profession in their first year all over the world.The Institute of Nursing Sciences and Shri G.H. Patel School of Nursing (Constituent of Bhaikaka University) organized an oath-taking ceremony on May 12, 2022 for the 8th batch of B.Sc. Nursing and 42nd batch of Diploma General Nursing.

The function was graced and blessed by dignitaries viz Chief Guest Smt. Manisha Modi (Associate Professor, AMC-MET Nursing College, Ahemdabad), Guests of Honor Smt. Reshma Ramanuj (Assistant Matron, SKH, Karamsad), and officials of Bhaikaka University. Total of 65 first year students recited  the pledge under the guidance of Prof. Shailesh Panchal (Principal, INS & GHPSN) followed by the ignition of candles by dignitaries. Later, the students' dedicated Nurse's Song as a tribute to Ms. Florence Nightingale who is also known as the founder of modern nursing. Furthermore, dignitaries presented medals and certificates to all academic achievers and winners of extracurricular competitions. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks and a national anthem.

Adult Health Nursing Department of Institute of Nursing Sciences and Shri G. H Patel school of Nursing celebrated "World Hypertension Day"  on 17 th & 18th May 2022.The  theme for 2022 was  "Measure your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control it, Live longer". In accordance with the theme screening for Hypertension and exhibition was organised at Rural Health Center, Bhadran in collaboration with PHC Bhadran and at Urban Health center Petlad  on 17th and 18th May, 2022 Respectively. Total of 113 people from Rural and Urban center took benefit of the programme and gave positive feedback.

On May 5, 2022, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing commemorated the International Day of Midwives. The department organized an Inter College Quiz Competition from 9 am to 1 pm at the H M Patel Academic Center, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad, with the theme "100 Years of Progress." The four teams competing in the Quiz Competition came from various nursing institutions. The event began with the lighting of lamps, followed by prayer. Ms. Vandana Shrimali subsequently gave a brief on the theme. The winners and runners-up were presented with trophies and certificates along with participation certificates for all students. The event came to a close with a vote of gratitude and delicious snacks.

The Institute of Nursing Sciences and Shri G. H. Patel School of Nursing hosted an orientation program for first-year B.Sc. Nursing and DGNM students on April 30th, 2022. The program began with the lighting of lamps, which was followed by prayers. The program's guest was Dr. Utpala Kharod (Provost, Bhaikaka University). Dr. Kharod inspired the newly admitted students with his inspirational words. The following topics are covered by various faculty members: Introduction to Charutar Arogya Mandal and Bhaikaka University, Nursing Scope, Campus, Hostel, and Examination Rules and Regulations, Anti-ragging Measures, and Mentoring Cell. The program comes to a close with a vote of thanks and a delicious lunch.

Department of Nursing Foundation of Shri G.H. Patel School and College of Nursing organized Inter-University Poster Competition on World Health Day, Theme: Our Planet, Our Health on date 7th April 2022 at Shri G.H. Patel School and College of Nursing for students of different nursing institutes from Kheda & Anand district. A total of 36 students participated from Shri G.H. Patel School and College of Nursing constituent institute of Bhaikaka University, B.N. Patel Institute of Nursing, Dinsha Patel College of Nursing, and Zydus School of Nursing, a constituent institute of Sardar Patel University. The external judge was Mrs. Sonal Patel (Principal, Zydus School of Nursing), and the internal judge was Mrs. Shany Thomas, (Professor, Shri G.H. Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad) for the Poster Competition.

Name of Winners

First: Simran Jitendrabhai Parmar, Fourth Year B.Sc. Nursing, Shri G.H. Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad

Second: Ashaben Jagdishbhai Chavda, First Year M.Sc. Nursing, Dinsha Patel College of Nursing, Nadiad

Community Health Nursing Department of Shri G.H Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad (A constituent of Bhaikaka University) hosted an Expert Talk as a part of the World Water Day celebration on 4th April 2022.

The Expert talk started with the introduction of the theme "Groundwater: Making the invisible visible". The esteemed speaker of the day was Er. Mehul Patel, Retd. Training Co-ordinator & Deputy Executive Engineer, Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI), Anand, Gujarat.

He imparted great knowledge to the participants with his expertise in water conservation and management in which he included some basic facts regarding the water on earth, world water resource distribution, water used sector-wise, and water scenario in India and Gujarat.

More than 200 participants including faculty and all students of Shri G.H. Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad were benefited from the expert talk.

Community Health Nursing Department of Shri G H Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad (A constituent of Bhaikaka University) hosted an Expert Talk as a part of the world Tuberculosis Day celebration on 4th April 2022.

The Expert talk started with the introduction of the theme “Invest to End TB. Save Lives”. The esteemed speaker of the day was Dr. R. R. Fulmali, District TB Officer, Anand.

He imparted great knowledge to the participants with his expertise on the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program. He even included the current scenario of TB burden in India and the World, sustainable development goals, and new initiatives in the National TB Elimination Program.

More than 120 participants including faculty and students from Second Year B.Sc. Nursing, Fourth Year B.Sc. Nursing, First-year DGNM and Second-year DGNM of Shri G H Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad were benefited from the expert talk.

Shri G H Patel School & College of Nursing celebrated Annual sports and cultural programme named as “UMANG”, organized by SNA & Co-Curricular committee on march, 23rd to 25th 2022 by holding various competitions. The opening ceremony was graced by chief guests Ms.Shweta Parmar, Gujarat’s first women skydiver, Dr.Ashok Nair, Academic Controller, Bhaikaka University, Dr.Sulabh, Vice-Principal, LPPIMLT, Mrs.Raksha Parmar, Principal, GHPSCN held on 23rd March at 9:00 AM. Mr.Smit and Mr.Ridham, Alumni of GHPSCON (Batch-2017-2021) were invited as sports referees for 2 days of the sports event. Moreover, on the 3rd day a cultural event was held where various cultural activities were performed by students. Mr.Panth Patel, Choreographer, PDX Dance Studio was invited as Judge for the dance competition, Mrs.Raksha Parmar, Principal, GHPSCN judged the singing competition, Mr. Sunny Parmar and Ms. Shiney Christy faculty of GHPSCN judged the Mr. and Ms.SNA competition. All the students have participated enthusiastically in each competition. All judges appreciated the performance and hard work of the students. Winners of each competition were declared by judges. At last, Ms. Sakshi Patel delivered a vote of thanks to judges, all the students, participants, winners and faculties for completion of the event successfully.

Shri G.H Patel School and College of Nursing celebrated International Women's Day organised by Women Development Cell on March 8, 2022. Theme of the day was "#BreakTheBias". Ms.Vandana Shrimali, Assistant Professor delivered the welcome address. Students and faculty participated enthusiastically in various activities viz. solo singing, group singing, theme based speech, skit, poetry narration and fashion show. Vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Praneeta Christian. Skit was played by students at N. R. Patel B.Ed. college, Karamsad. On this occasion Shri G.H. Patel School & College of Nursing launched FB LIVE Series of Talk. Guest speaker Dr. Sublbha Natraj addressed the viewers regarding "#BreakTheBias". Total 426 viewers joined the Facebook live session.

Bhaikaka University, Karamsad celebrated 73rd years of India’s Republic day This year Shri G. H. Patel School and College of Nursing, Karamsad organized Republic day celebration function. On this occasion Provost of Bhaikaka University Dr. Utpala Kharod, Principal, K M Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Dr. R. Harihara Prakash, PSMC Dean Dr. Himanshu Pandya and Principal, GHPSCON, Mrs. Raksha Parmar  and  other members of BhaiKaka university were present.

The chief guest Dr.Himanshu Pandya  Dean, PSMC hoisted the tricolor flag and received the ceremonial parade salutation followed by the National Anthem. During their speech they reminded the sacrifices of people in the freedom struggle. They saluted all the health care professionals across the globe for their untiring efforts in rendering their services during this pandemic and prayed for a corona free world.

The employees of the University, faculty members, students and other staff of the constituent institutes and hospital were present.