1. The narration should give the time, the place, the circumstances, the deed and the recognition of
the event which qualifies the individual for nomination. Newspaper articles, journal articles, letters of
appreciation of other documentation which strengthen candidate’s application could be sent.
2. The committee is looking for outstanding performance or that performance which is beyond the
normal expectations held for every satisfactory employees. Normally one expects every employee
to report on time for duty, to report when assigned for duty, to be clean, neat, courteous and loyal to
the* employer. Normally one expects employees to be prepare for the position they hold and be
responsible for their own continuing education through self-study or participation in service or formal
through self study or participation in service or formal continuing education programme. It s expected
that the nurse will work as a member o the team to improve nursing care and nursing
education.
3. Past education and experience of the individual may be documented but that in itself will not
contribute to the selection of the nominee. The Committee is looking for outstanding performance
which occurs as the result or in spite of education and experience.
4. Mere listing of distinctions received in educational programme is not to be encouraged as many of
the outstanding deeds in history have been performed by persons who were not outstanding academically.
5. Avoid use of sweeping statements and the use of subjective adjectives such as a devoted, enthusiastic,
living example, good service record, very good work selfless worker, honest, efficient and
meritorious record etc. The facts only should be brought out.
6. The resume should not be more that two pages.
COMPOSITION OF THE STATE / CENTRAL SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR
NATIONAL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE NURSES AWARD
The application of the candidates for the National Awards of the State/Union Territory level will be
called by the Chief Nurse in the Office of Directorate Health Services i.e. Assistant Director Nursing/
Deputy Director Nursing. The State/Union Territory Selection Committee who will screen the
applications and recommend the candidates to the Central Selection Committee for the National
Florence Nightingale Nurses Award.
The State level Selection Committee will comprise of:
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1. Secretary, Health & F.W -
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Chairman
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2. Director of Health Services/ -
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Member Director of Medical Education
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| 3. Registrar/Representative -
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Member State Nursing Council
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| 4. President/Secretary
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Member T.N.A.I (State Branch)
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| 5. Chief Nurse in the Office -
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Member Secretary of DHS (ADHS Nsg / Dy Director Nsg)
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The members of Central Selection Committee for examining the applications of the candidates
recommended by the State Government/Union Territories are as follows:
| 1. Secretary/Addl. Secretary (Health & FW) -
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Chairman
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| 2. Nursing Adviser, Ministry of Health & FW -
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Member Secretary
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| 3. Director General of Health Services -
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Member
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| 4. President, Trained Nurses Association -
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Member of India
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| 5. President, Indian Nursing Council -
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Member
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| 6. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health -
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Member & Family Welfare (dealing with
the Subject)
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| 7. Deputy Director General (M) -
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Member
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| 8. Principal, RAK College of Nursing -
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Member
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