NERS NEWS — On Monday, August 31, 2026, the Opening of the Nursing Profession Education Program of Universitas Airlangga in Community and Family Nursing was held at RW 1, Gebang Putih Village, Sukolilo District, Surabaya, which is one of the working areas covered by Klampis Ngasem Community Health Center. The activity was attended by Nursing Profession Education students of Universitas Airlangga, academic supervisors Neisya Pratiwindya Sudarsiwi, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep. and Dr. Elida Ulfiana, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Mus’adah, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kes. as a representative of Klampis Ngasem Community Health Center, local officials, and health cadres (Surabaya Hebat Cadres) of RW 1 Gebang Putih.
The activity began with an opening and introductions among the students, supervisors, representatives of the community health center, and local officials. This was followed by an explanation of the purpose and objectives of conducting the Nursing Profession Education Program in the community and family, including an overview of the activities that would be carried out by the students during their practice in RW 1 Gebang Putih.
After the objectives of the activity were presented, a discussion was held with representatives of the community health center, local officials, and health cadres regarding the health conditions of the community in RW 1 Gebang Putih. The discussion covered various health problems in the area, community conditions, existing potential, and health needs that could serve as a basis for students in conducting community and family assessments. The activity also included a question-and-answer session and coordination regarding the students’ planned activities while carrying out their practice in the community.
On this occasion, the Head of RW 1 Gebang Putih, Dr. Drs. Moch. Kalam Mollah, M.Pd.I, expressed his hope that the presence of Nursing Profession Education students of Universitas Airlangga would benefit the community while also providing an opportunity for students to learn directly from the community.
“We hope that RW 1 can benefit from the presence of the students, and on the other hand, the students can also benefit the community through the knowledge and activities they carry out during their practice,” he said.
The opening activity and discussion proceeded in an orderly, smooth, and interactive manner. Through this activity, students gained an initial overview of the health conditions and health problems in RW 1 Gebang Putih. In addition, this activity became the first step in building synergy among students, academic supervisors, Klampis Ngasem Community Health Center, local officials, and health cadres in implementing community and family nursing practice.
With this collaboration, the implementation of the Nursing Profession Education Program is expected not only to serve as a learning opportunity for students but also to make a real contribution to supporting efforts to improve community health in RW 1 Gebang Putih.
Writer: Danella Aura Shifa
