NERS NEWS — Sunday, June 28, 2026 — The Ministry of Scientific Affairs of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, held the semifinal round of the Spectacular Nursing Festival (SNF) 2026. The event was attended by faculty lecturers, judges, and participants who had progressed through the competition from registration to the semifinal stage of SNF 2026. The competition consisted of two categories: essay and poster, with the theme “Technological Intelligence and Empathy in Chronic Disease Care.”
The event opened with an impressive Remo Dance performance as a welcoming gesture for all attendees who participated in and enlivened the event, followed by singing the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya, together. The event then continued with opening remarks from the Chairperson of SNF 2026, the President of the Faculty Student Executive Board, Ni Ketut Alit Armini, S.Kp., M.Kes, as the student organization advisor, and Tiyas Kusumaningrum, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., representing the Vice Dean I, who was unable to attend. Through this event, it is hoped that students will continue to grow and develop their potential.
Next, the moderator guided each group to deliver their presentations according to their competition category and the predetermined order. After each presentation, the panel of judges was invited to provide feedback and ask questions to each group. Once all presentation and discussion sessions were completed, participants were given time for a break. Toward the end of the event, participants gathered again for the announcement of winners and the awarding session.
This activity served not only as a competition platform for students but also as a space for self-development and skill enhancement. The event reflects the Faculty of Nursing’s commitment to supporting Universitas Airlangga’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education. Through SNF 2026, students were encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, conduct in-depth analysis, create plans based on existing concepts, and generate innovative ideas related to improving the quality of nursing care services.
Writer: Salma Ayu Pramesti
