RCSI Bahrain pays tribute to the History of Nursing in Bahrain

RCSI Bahrain pays tribute to the History of Nursing in Bahrain

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain), paid tribute to the history of nursing in Bahrain by hosting a webinar titled ' 2020', delivered by Nursing Policy and Education Consultant, Ms Batool Almohandis. The Director of Quality and Academic Development and Interim Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery, and host of the webinar, Dr Kathryn Strachan, commented, "As a former Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery in RCSI Bahrain with more than 50 years of experience in nursing and nursing education, Ms Almohandis has made an invaluable contribution to the nursing profession in Bahrain and the region. Therefore, it is necessary for our students to understand the contributions and achievements made by their predecessors.“ Ms Almohandis, started her presentation by surveying the rise of health services in Bahrain in the late 1800's and the medical practices that were performed to treat common ailments. Moving to the 20 century, Ms Almohandis highlighted the journeys of the main figures of the nursing field in Bahrain, such as the first Bahraini male nurse, Mr Habib Ghaith, the first Bahraini female nurses, Ms Fatema Al Zayani and Mrs Omaya Al Tajer, who established the first