University of Panama adds 206 new nursing professionals to healthcare system

The University of Panama celebrated the graduation of 206 new nursing professionals, who will now join the country's healthcare system. The ceremony highlighted the dual importance of scientific knowledge and compassionate patient care.

University authorities stressed that beyond scientific training, the new nurses must prioritize empathy and commitment in their practice. Eliécer Cedeño Morales, who received the first honor, spoke on behalf of the graduates, reflecting on their professional commitment. "May God bless our hands so they never harm, our knowledge so it never stops growing, and our hearts so they never get used to the suffering of others," he expressed.

Yolanda González, dean of the Faculty of Nursing, reminded the graduates that technological advancements do not replace human interaction. "Technology is not here to replace the human touch with empathy," she stated, encouraging a collaborative practice grounded in scientific knowledge and focused on people. Jaime Gutiérrez, vice-rector for Research and Postgraduate Studies, administered the university oath, underscoring the profession's significance. "The world does not need more indifference. It needs hands that hold, gazes that understand, and silences that accompany," he said.