NERS NEWS — Surabaya, May 23, 2026 – The Education and Profession Department of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Nursing successfully organized a Career Talk event conducted in a hybrid format, both offline at GKB Campus C, Universitas Airlangga, and online through a virtual platform. The event was enthusiastically attended by participants and served as a strategic platform to enhance knowledge and prepare students for career development in the nursing field.
The event began with participant registration, followed by the screening of a sponsor video as an opening session. The program was officially opened by the Master of Ceremonies (MC), followed by the singing of the Indonesian national anthem Indonesia Raya, the Airlangga Hymn, and the PPNI March, creating a solemn atmosphere. A series of welcoming remarks were delivered by the Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, the President of the Student Executive Board, the Faculty Advisor, and the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, all of whom expressed their full support for the event.
Before entering the main session, participants completed a pre-test as an initial evaluation of their understanding of the topics to be discussed. The event then continued with two main presentations delivered by competent speakers in the field of nursing.
The first session was presented by Mrs. Widia Yuniarti, S.Kep., Ns., who discussed nursing career opportunities and the importance of clinical competencies and soft skills in meeting professional demands. During this session, participants were encouraged to understand how to develop their potential from an early stage in order to remain competitive in the workforce. The session was conducted interactively through discussions and question-and-answer exchanges between participants and the speaker.
The second session was delivered by Mrs. Hj. Yulia Dewi Puspitawati, S.Kep., Ns., RN., M.T., who explained nursing career development from academic and biomedical perspectives, including opportunities for advanced careers, research, and nurses’ contributions to healthcare innovation. Participants’ enthusiasm was reflected in the large number of questions regarding career pathways, employment opportunities, and continuous professional development.
As a token of appreciation, the organizing committee presented plaques to both speakers. The event also included an ice-breaking session to maintain participants’ enthusiasm, as well as awards for the most active participants and game winners. At the end of the event, participants completed a post-test as a final evaluation, which demonstrated an improvement in understanding after attending the seminar. The event concluded with a group documentation session.
Through this activity, participants are expected not only to gain new knowledge but also to develop a clearer understanding of career directions and opportunities in the nursing field, while preparing themselves to become competent and competitive healthcare professionals. This activity is also aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, Good Health and Well-Being, which emphasizes the importance of improving health quality through educational, promotive, and preventive efforts within the community.
Writer: Fadilatul Azzahra
