"Điều dưỡng trong tương lai – Ước mơ trong tầm tay"

Care and treatment are the two most essential tasks of the medical field in protecting public health. If doctors are the ones who diagnose and prescribe treatment, nurses are the companions who implement care plans, supporting the physical and mental well‑being of patients at every moment. They work quietly but are indispensable, serving as the link between modern medicine and humanity in each recovery journey.

In response to International Nursing Day on May 15, 2025, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City (BV ĐHYD) organized a commemorative ceremony in Hall 3A. During the program, the hospital honored teams and individuals who have made significant contributions in patient care, quality improvement, and professional capacity building, while also listening to inspiring stories from those who work tirelessly day and night alongside doctors on the journey of bringing health and confidence to the community.

The highlight of the series of activities commemorating the photo contest “Nursing in the Future – Dreams Within Reach”, capturing beautiful, authentic, and emotionally rich moments in the journey: from clinical care, training, research to community activities. The photos not only demonstrate the dedication and professionalism of the nursing team, but also reflect the aspiration to rise, master knowledge, and be ready to integrate with international medicine. Representative works are displayed in the exhibition space at the ceremony. The outstanding photo that won first prize is titled “Where the Smile Begins from a Loving Embrace” from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

On this occasion, the Hospital officially launched a professional publication: “Handbook for Guiding Goal Setting and Outcome Evaluation in Nursing Interventions”. This is a research result from practical care at the hospital, aiming to standardize processes, improve intervention effectiveness, and develop the independent — proactive role of nurses in the multidisciplinary treatment system. In 2025, the nursing staff of BV ĐHYD received JCI certification for the program “Prevention of Infection Risk and Medication Errors in Intravenous Therapy (PRIME)”. Nearly 1,000 nurses, pharmacists, and infection control staff have been trained, almost fully meeting the requirements of the JCI organization, with nearly 200 core trainers receiving the PRIME Champions certification.

Speaking at the event, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dinh – Deputy Director of DHYD Hospital acknowledges and highly appreciates the great contributions of the nursing team over more than 31 years of the Hospital's development, with notable achievements such as building a standardized nursing sector system, obtaining the international JCI Prime certification, as well as publishing valuable professional books on nursing practice. The Hospital also commits to continue strong investment in professional development, enhancing language skills, new technologies and creating conditions for nurses to develop their careers, while establishing awards and scholarships to honor and promote the sustainable development of nursing.

Sharing at the event, Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Minh – Head of the Hospital's Nursing Department emphasized: “We do not only care for patients, we accompany them through every sleep, pain, and hope. We dream of a future where nursing is developed appropriately, deserving its central role in modern healthcare.” In the context of a rapidly transforming healthcare sector, as technology advances daily, it is the dedication, patience, and love of nurses that remain irreplaceable. “Nursing in the Future – A Dream Within Reach” affirms the strategic role and ambition of a noble profession, a caregiving vocation that soothes pain, helping the community stay healthy and happy.