RCSI Bahrain hosts Nursing Careers Day

RCSI Bahrain hosts Nursing Careers Day

Under the Patronage of Her Excellency Dr Mariam Al-Jalahma, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) hosted an array of guests on the occasion of Nursing Careers Day to prepare final year nursing students for immediate employment and various career development opportunities.

The meeting was attended by Dr Zubaida Al Shaikh, Medical Consultant and Chief Health Profession Regulation, NHRA, on behalf of Her Excellency Dr Mariam Al-Jalahma. The annual event is a collaboration between the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Careers and Alumni Office, to provide senior nursing students with information about career progression in the field of nursing and midwifery and future educational opportunities.

The day started with an opening speech by Professor Alfred Nicholson, RCSI Bahrain Vice President for Academic Affairs and Head of School of Medicine, in which he addressed over 120 senior nursing students who will soon be graduating to join the workforce. Professor Nicholson commented, “Upon graduation, RCSI Bahrain nursing students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed and make a positive impact in healthcare. The Nursing Careers Day provides our students with the opportunity to gain insights