South American Division

Good Hope Adventist Clinic Receives Top Award in Nursing

The "Florence Nightingale Lamp" award is the most prestigious globally recognized award in this profession.

Peru
Liseht Santos, South American Division, and ANN
“Florence Nightingale Lamp” Award presented under CRIII-CEP Resolution.

“Florence Nightingale Lamp” Award presented under CRIII-CEP Resolution.

[Photo: Good Hope Adventist Clinic]

In a public event, members of Regional Council III—Metropolitan Lima and the College of Nurses of Peru (CRIII-CEP), represented by the Dean, Rafael Chucos, presented the most prestigious award globally recognized in this profession, "Florence Nightingale's Lamp," under Resolution No. 130-2024 / CRIII-CEP, to the nursing team of the Good Hope Adventist Clinic (CAGH) in recognition of their hard work and careful dedication.

International Prestige

The "Florence Nightingale Lamp" award recognizes professionals who make a tangible difference to the well-being of the population. It is of great importance not only for the prestige it carries internationally but also for the impact it has on the valorization of nursing in Peru, in recognizing the contributions of nurses in the national health system and showing the world the work that is being done in the country.

Members of Regional Council III – Metropolitan Lima, of the College of Nurses of Peru present the recognition.
Members of Regional Council III – Metropolitan Lima, of the College of Nurses of Peru present the recognition.

Professionals who Inspire

This recognition highlights nurses who, in the midst of challenges, are a source of inspiration for new generations of professionals, encouraging them to participate in training and advanced education programs to help improve health care in the country and raise the standards of Peruvian nursing, as key players in health promotion, disease prevention, and primary care.

CAGH nurses accompany the award ceremony.
CAGH nurses accompany the award ceremony.

Recognition ceremony

Master Bany Zárate Vergara, nurse and Nursing Manager at CAGH, had the honor of receiving the award on behalf of her colleagues. This recognition was made in the presence of authorities, including Master Charlles Britis, CAGH Board president; Dr. Sara Muñoz, CAGH General director; Dr. Orfelina Arpasi, Executive director of the Contigo program of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion, representatives of the Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU) and guests.

Authorities, administrative and health personnel attend the recognition ceremony.
Authorities, administrative and health personnel attend the recognition ceremony.

The nature of Adventist health network professionals is based on an exceptional legacy: a shared mission and a passion for service, reflected in their commitment and innovation in patient care.

The original article was published on the South American Division Spanish website.

Subscribe for our weekly newsletter