The Inauguration of Simulation/Skill Lab was held on 8th June 2023 at 3.30 pm in P. D. Bharatesh College of Nursing, Halaga, Belagavi. The program began with invocation song by the students and welcome speech by Prof. Dr. Sangeeta A Moreshwar, Principal, P. D. Bharatesh College of Nursing, Halaga, Belagavi. The Chief Guest, Basavaraj R. Patil, Surgical Oncologist, Chairman, R.B. Patil Hospital, Hubli & Chairman, Karnataka Cancer Therapy & Research Institute, Navanagar, Hubli appreciated the managing committee efforts and support towards nursing profession and also highlighted about the quality of nursing education and scope of nursing services worldwide. Sir appreciated the campus and facilities provided by the management. The Guest of Honor, Dr. Ramesh P. Doddanavar, Managing Director & Consultant Physician, Deccan Medical Center Belagavi elaborated the role and commitments of nurses in hospital and society & also endorsed for the complete utilization of the skill lab to gain hands on skills for providing quality care for the patients. Shri. Vinod S Doddanavar, Secretary, Bharatesh Education Trust, Belagavi advised and motivated the students to make use of the simulation lab at the maximum. In the Presidential remark, Dr. Savitri R Doddanavar, Consultant, Obstetric & Gynecologist & G.C Chairperson, P. D. Bharatesh College of Nursing, Halaga, Belagavi emphasized on simulation-based education not only benefits budding nurses but sharpen their skills without jeopardizing patient safety and patient autonomy. Shri. Bhushan Mirji, Treasurer, Bharatesh education trust, Belagavi stressed on importance of working with commitment & dedication along with acquired skills for the improvement of the society.
Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Mr. Mahesh M Rebinal, Vice Principal from PDBCN, Halaga, Belagavi. The program was adjourned with national anthem.
