Forty-nine students of Diploma-III of Nursing Science Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) followed the Nurses’ Pledge Procession on Wednesday (01/12). The Rector of UMJ, Dr Ma’mun Murod, and the Dean of Nursing Science Faculty (FIK), Miciko Umeda, SKp MBiomed, led the procession. Also attended in the ceremony, the Daily Advisory Board of UMJ, Drs Ateng; the Executive Director of Jakarta Islamic Hospital, dr Pradono Handojo, MBA MHA, and all FIK leaders.

In his remarks, dr Pradono explained that 75% of the Jakarta Islamic Hospital (RSIJ) medical staff were alumni of FIK UMJ. He mentioned the collaborative works of UMJ and RSIJ about the UM Jakarta best graduates could be recruited as RSIJ medical staff. He also highlighted that all FIK  graduates could significantly serve in RSIJ because the hospital has improved its three pillars. “It includes the equipment maintenance, polyclinic rooms for the Social Health Insurance Administration Body (BPJS), and human resources improvement,” he said.

Dr Ma’mun Murod responded favorably to dr Pradono statement. Moreover, he also prompted the graduates to carry the pledge and maintain good communication with the campus. As reported on the official UMJ site, he reminded the nurse workload was humanitarian work because they would serve those who needed help. Afterwards, Drs Ateng also mentioned Muhammadiyah ideals. “Maintain Muhammadiyah ideals to serve Indonesian people and empower the community,” he added. He also added that UMJ was one of da’wah form in Muhammadiyah to bring amar ma’ruf nahi munkar implementation.