At right, Punitha Ezhilarasu, senior consultant to the Indian Nursing Council and former dean of the College of Nursing Christian Medical College Vellore. The colorful statue in the middle is a traditionally designed brass lamp. Lighting a lamp during an inauguration is a symbolic ritual representing enlightenment, knowledge, and wisdom.
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Elevating Global Nursing Education: University of Houston’s Role in India’s First Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The University of Houston (UH) has once again demonstrated its global influence, this time in the realm of nursing education. Through the visionary support of UH’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing, two prestigious universities in India—MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences—have launched the country’s first-ever Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. This groundbreaking collaboration not only advances India’s healthcare capabilities but also reflects the innovative spirit of Houston on an international stage.
