The program, held in the Conference Hall of our hospital, was attended by KSÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ejder Berk, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Hafize Öksüz, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry Prof. Dr. Kamile Gül, Chief Physician of our hospital Prof. Dr. Sefa Resim, Chief Administrator of our hospital Mustafa Çakallı, Deputy Chief Physicians, academics, nurses, and students.
Head Nurse Serap Koca, who gave the opening speech of the program, stated that the nursing profession is one of the fundamental building blocks of the health system and congratulated all nurses who perform their duties with dedication and selflessness on Nurses' Day. Koca stated that the human-centered approach in health services is further strengthened by the nursing profession.
Deputy Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Neslihan Kurtul stated in her speech that nurses assume great responsibility at every stage of healthcare services. Kurtul noted that the nursing profession, carried out with knowledge, patience, and dedication, has indispensable importance for public health.
KSÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ejder Berk also stated that nurses are the unsung heroes of the healthcare system and thanked all nurses who work day and night. Berk noted that the nursing profession, which directly touches human lives, has always held a respected and valuable position.
As part of the event, Prof. Dr. Sermin Timur Taşhan, a faculty member of the Department of Women's Health and Diseases Nursing at İnönü University Faculty of Nursing, gave a presentation to the participants. Taşhan drew attention to the changing nature of the nursing profession with the development of health technologies, and provided information about current practices and academic studies in the field of women's health. The presentation also addressed the importance of professional solidarity, the role of communication skills in patient care processes, and new approaches in nursing education.
A video presentation was also shown during the program.
At the end of the program, plaques for "Nurses Completing 25 Years in the Profession," "Nurse Who Left Her Mark in 2025," and "Nurse of the Year" were presented to the nurses by the protocol members.
