From Passion to Global Recognition: Nilima Pradeepkumar Rane’s Inspiring Story - Video

Published On 2024-11-18T15:04:37+05:30 | Updated On 18 Nov 2024 3:04 PM IST

Overview

In this interview, Medical Dialogues is in conversation with one of the top 10 finalist of the prestigious Aster Guardians Global nursing award - Ms Nilima Pradipkumar Rane, a nurse from India, who has been selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious award – a recognition given to outstanding nurses who have significantly contributed to the field of healthcare.

Competing for a 2-crore prize, Nilima’s selection shines a spotlight on India’s nursing community on a global platform, underscoring the critical role nurses play in improving patient outcomes and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide.

She currently serves as the President of Nursing Association – Goa State branch and is a member of the Indian Nursing Council.

Medical Dialogues team asked her the following questions:

• Can you share a bit about your journey into nursing, and what motivated you to pursue this career?

• How do you feel being named as one of the top 10 finalists of such a prestigious nursing award?

• What were some of the biggest challenges you faced while working on your impactful projects, and how did you navigate these challenges. Also, what lessons did you learn from them?

• If you win the 2 crore prize, what are you planning to do with it?

• How do you think the nursing profession has evolved in India? What is your message to those considering joining the profession?

Speakers

Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

BDS, MDS

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is a Consultant Orthodontist at Sanjeevan Hospital, Delhi. She is also working as a Correspondent and a Medical Writer at Medical Dialogues. She completed her BDS from Dr D Y patil dental college and MDS from Kalinga institute of dental sciences. Apart from dentistry, she has a strong research and scientific writing acumen. At Medical Dialogues, She focusses on medical news, dental news, dental FAQ and medical writing etc.

Nilima Pradeepkumar Rane

Ms Nilima Pradeepkumar Rane serves as the President of Nursing Association (TNAI), Goa State Branch, India and is a member of the Indian Nursing Council. She has been associated with the Goa Medical College and Hospital as Assistant Matron. Her dedication to the nursing profession is exemplified by her leadership in establishing the Goa Nursing Council in 2014, which has been instrumental in advocating for the rights of numerous nurses. Through her efforts, new accredited nursing schools were created, significantly increasing the number of qualified nursing professionals annually and enhancing educational prospects for aspiring nurses in Goa. In her personal capacity, she also petitioned to the Public Health Department advocating for study leave for nurses pursuing part-time graduate and post-graduate degrees in nursing. As a staunch advocate for fair compensation for nurses, she addressed anomalies in the pay of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) by representing their issues based on the advisory committee's recommendations on equal remunerations to the Government of Goa. She also spearheaded initiatives to improve biomedical waste segregation by implementing colour-coded bins, reducing food waste, and ensuring the provision of safety gear.