Udaipur: A state-level nursing conference was organized on Saturday at the late Shrimati Narmada Devi Agarwal Auditorium on the Geetanjali University campus under the joint aegis of the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) Rajasthan State Branch and Geetanjali University, Udaipur. The conference's theme was "Emerging Intelligence and Digital Health: Redesigning Nursing Through Technology, Research, and Innovation." Discussions focused on the growing role of nursing education, artificial intelligence, digital health, research, and innovation in healthcare.
Geetanjali University was selected for this joint event due to its outstanding reputation in the development and modernization of nursing services. The university was considered the first choice by representatives of the Indian Nursing Council (INC). The university's unique reputation in North India for education, research, modern healthcare facilities, and digital technology was also a key factor in its selection.
The chief guest of the program was Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Shri Vasudev Devnani, while former Leader of Opposition of Rajasthan Shri Rajendra Rathod was present as the special guest. On this occasion, TNAI Rajasthan State Branch President Dr. Jogendra Sharma, Geetanjali University Chairman Shri J.P. Agarwal, Vice Chairman Shri Kapil Agarwal, Executive Director Shri Ankit Agarwal, Vice Chancellor Dr. Rakesh Kumar Vyas, University Registrar Dr. Arvind Kumar Yadav, Dean of Geetanjali College and School of Nursing Dr. Vijay Ajmera, along with nursing experts and dignitaries were present.
In his address, Chief Guest Shri Vasudev Devnani stated that the scope of nursing has broadened over time. Today, nurses play a vital role in health education, awareness, research, and technological innovation, in addition to caring for patients. Emphasizing the importance of higher education, skill development, and continuous training in nursing, he said that nurses are the backbone of healthcare. Nurses from India, especially Rajasthan, are gaining a distinct identity abroad due to their competence, dedication, and efficiency.
Special guest Shri Rajendra Rathod, while referring to the development of nursing services, said that despite advances in medical science, compassion, dedication, and a human touch for patients remain paramount. He praised the nursing staff's spirit of service, saying that by standing with patients even in difficult circumstances, they provide a humane foundation to healthcare services.
Mr. J.P. Aggarwal, Chairman of Geetanjali University, stated that healthcare is unimaginable without nursing. He praised the courage, discipline, and dedication of nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling their contributions inspiring. He emphasized that despite the increasing use of artificial intelligence and digital technology, the true strength of nursing lies in human sensitivity and a spirit of service. He encouraged nursing staff to maintain excellence in their work while taking care of their health and families. He also emphasized that Indian nurses are gaining a unique identity worldwide through their competence, hard work, and dedication.
Dr. Jogendra Sharma, President of TNAI Rajasthan State Branch, while welcoming the guests, gave information about the contribution of the nursing community, the services during the Corona period, the Continuing Nursing Education (INC) module and about 60 webinars organized by the organization to promote nursing education. He stressed on continuously connecting the nursing personnel with new technologies and knowledge. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Nursing Research and Technology-based patient care were discussed in the conference. Experts said that human sensitivity along with modern technology is the basis for better nursing services.
The conference was attended by over 1,000 participants from across the state, including principals from over 150 nursing colleges. This widespread participation provided an important platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the fields of nursing education, research, and professional development.
A total of 52 research papers were presented by nursing faculty and students during the conference, while posters of 19 research papers were also displayed. This encouraged research, innovation, and academic activities in the nursing field.
Organised in collaboration with Geetanjali University, this state-level conference brought together modern nursing education, digital technology and research on a common platform to highlight the important role of nursing in future healthcare.