NSBM Green University proudly held the Nursing Pledge Ceremony 2026 on 11 November 2026, marking a significant milestone in the professional journeys of the 25.2 and 25.3 Nursing batches as they formally pledged their commitment to the noble profession of nursing.

The ceremony was graced by Mrs. H. M. C. M. Herath, Former Chief Nursing Officer and Lecturer in Nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo, as the Chief Guest.

The occasion was attended by Professor E. A. Weerasinghe, Vice Chancellor of NSBM Green University; Professor Chaminda Rathnayake, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor; Professor Thilini de Silva, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic); Dr. Nuwanthi Katuwavila, Dean of the Faculty of Science; Ms. Anne Pathirana, Dean of the Faculty of Business; Dr. Madhavi Hewadikaram, Dean of the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies and Professional Advancement and Head of the Department of Life Sciences; Ms. Gosia Betcha, representing the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom; Dr. Miruna Rabindrakumar, Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science; and Ms. Sandyani de Silva, Senior Grade Nursing Tutor and Head of the B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing Degree Programme.

The ceremony was further honoured by the presence of distinguished representatives from the healthcare sector, including Ms. Nirosha Waduwatte, Chief Nursing Officer of Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital; Ms. Janaki Ruwanpura, Chief Nursing Officer of Durdans Hospital; Ms. D. S. J. Ranasinghe, Palliative Care Master Trainer and Matron of Shanthi Nivasa; and Dr. Madura Sanka Gunawardhana, alongside Senior Grade Nursing Officers, Nursing Sisters and Nursing Officers. Parents of the nursing undergraduates also joined the occasion to share in this proud and memorable milestone.

The ceremony celebrated the students’ dedication to embracing the values, ethics and responsibilities of the nursing profession. The ceremonial presentation of nursing caps, together with the lighting of traditional three-wick oil lamps, symbolised the knowledge, wisdom and compassion that will guide them as they embark on their professional journeys.

As these aspiring nursing professionals take their first steps towards a career of service and care, NSBM Green University extends its best wishes to the students of both batches for a fulfilling and meaningful journey ahead.