Shillong: The Meghalaya Government College of Nursing stepped into a new era Wednesday. It transitioned from a nursing school to a full-fledged degree college by welcoming its first class of 40 BSc Nursing students. The cohort includes 34 women and six men drawn from across the state. They marked the start of their professional journey during a lamp-lighting and oath-taking ceremony held inside the college auditorium.
Director of Health Services Dr. L. Mylliemumlong credited the launch to long-term work by the nursing faculty and the Health Department. She wants the school to become a center of excellence with future MSc and postgraduate programs. She told the students that nursing is a calling that requires "compassion, commitment and integrity in serving humanity."
Principal Prof. DH Langba views the enrollment as a major milestone for state education. Eight faculty members lead the program with help from the former School of Nursing staff. The college provides housing for women and has secured on-campus arrangements for the male students as well. Langba clarified that admission carries no service bond or government job guarantee. The program instead focuses on building skills for students to compete for nursing roles elsewhere.
Students praised the initiative for its low costs. The affordable fee structure creates a path to professional education that private institutions often block.
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