Dr. P Suba Sooria of Kasturba Hospital Manipal completes ICN’s Leadership for Change & LFC Trainings of Trainers programs

Press Release, Mar 22, 2024, 6:54 PM IST

Manipal: Dr. P Suba Sooria, Head of Nursing Services at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the prestigious ICN Leadership for Change (LFC) Programme and ICN LFC Trainings of Trainers Programme, offered by The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and The Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi.

The ICN LFC programme, established in 1995, is designed to equip nurses with essential leadership skills necessary for implementing organizational change to enhance nursing practice and achieve better health outcomes. As a global leader in nursing representation, the ICN’s mission is to advocate for health policies that support the nursing profession worldwide and promote the well-being of nurses.

The certificate was presented jointly by Dr. Anand Venugopal, Chief Operating Officer of Teaching Hospitals, MAHE, Manipal, and Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Mr. Sachin Karanth, Head of Marketing, and Mr. Suresh Shenoy, Head of Human Resources were present.

On this momentous occasion, Dr. Anand Venugopal congratulated Dr. Sub Sooria for her remarkable achievement, stating, “Dr. Suba Sooria’s dedication to professional development and leadership within the nursing field is truly commendable.”

Dr. Avinash Shetty expressed his appreciation, saying, “Dr. Suba Sooria’s successful completion of the ICN Leadership programs reflects her commitment to excellence in nursing and will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of patient care at Kasturba Hospital.”

This accomplishment underscores Dr. Suba Sooria’s commitment to advancing nursing leadership and excellence within the healthcare sector. Her achievement aligns with Kasturba Hospital’s mission to provide high-quality patient care and promote continuous professional development among its staff.