The Department of Health Sciences of the Faculty of Science at NSBM Green University successfully conducted a specialised Palliative Care Nursing Workshop for final-year nursing undergraduates on 14 October 2026, as part of the Palliative and Geriatric Care Nursing module of the B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing Degree Programme.

The workshop was facilitated by an experienced team of palliative care professionals, bringing valuable clinical knowledge and practical expertise to the learning experience. The resource persons included Ms. Samindra Ranasinghe, Palliative Care Master Trainer and Matron of Shantha Sevena Hospice; Ms. Priyanka Kasthuriarachchi, Palliative Care Master Trainer at the National Institute of Cancer; Ms. Ajitha Nimali, Nurse-in-Charge of the Pain Management Unit at the National Institute of Cancer; and Ms. W. A. K. Kumari, Nursing Officer at the Palliative Care Unit of the National Institute of Cancer.

Designed to strengthen students’ understanding and practical competencies in palliative nursing, the workshop focused on the delivery of holistic, compassionate and patient-centred care. Key areas covered included patient assessment, pain and symptom management, non-pharmacological approaches to pain relief, end-of-life care, bereavement support and effective therapeutic communication. The sessions provided students with valuable insights into addressing the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of patients requiring palliative care.

Special appreciation is extended to Ms. Sandyani de Silva, Senior Grade Nursing Tutor and Programme Coordinator of the B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing Degree Programme at NSBM Green University, for coordinating and facilitating this valuable learning opportunity and connecting the undergraduates with experienced professionals in the field.

Through practical learning opportunities and engagement with experienced healthcare professionals, NSBM Green University continues to strengthen its clinical education approach, equipping future nursing professionals with the knowledge, skills and compassion required to provide dignified, evidence-based and patient-centred care.