Nursing graduates have been told to resist the urge to bribe while seeking out for jobs.
Speakers at PCEA Nakuru West Nursing School graduation ceremony noted corruption has become a phenomenon problem that is threateningly ruining most sectors of economy.
“We have to join hands to eradicate the vice. Yes we can if we join in concerted efforts and I believe you graduates will be part of this,” said Dr Daniel Mungai, county executive committee member for health in Nakuru County who was the chief guest.
He noted the demand for nurses in the country was high saying one nurse in Kenya handles a larger number of patients against the recommended international set ratio.
He said the county government of Nakuru will continue employing more health workers to better health standards in the county.
Dr Mungai lauded the college for churning out well-qualified nurses that will play a great role in ensuring Kenyans have healthy lives.
“As young people, you should never give up. Always have the right attitude and dedication. Nursing job is no other job, it demands those two things,” he advised.
The college’s board of management chairperson Elder Peter Muraguri said the institution had ensured the graduates had acquired the right skills to work even internationally.
“It is known in our history to provide quality nursing education. Our graduates are equipped to deliver quality services,” he said.
“We are a source of the best nurses who also have built morally strong characters,” said the college principal Amos Rono.
59 nurses graduated in the college’s second graduation ceremony.