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Accolades as Calista Chinyere Obasi Bags PhD in Nursing

By Genesis Ogiri

Accolades have continued to trail Dr. Calista Chinyere Obasi, a distinguished nursing professional, midwifery educator, healthcare administrator and author, following her attainment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing from the University of Bamenda, Cameroon.

The academic accomplishment marks another significant milestone in a career defined by decades of professional dedication, institutional leadership, international exposure and an unwavering commitment to developing competent nurses and midwives. Her educational achievement further underscores her investment in academic advancement and the strengthening of professional standards in healthcare education.

Dr. Obasi's professional trajectory reflects an enduring commitment to nursing and midwifery education, with extensive experience spanning classroom instruction, clinical training, academic administration and professional examination. She has distinguished herself through her contributions to the training and mentoring of successive generations of healthcare practitioners, both within and outside Nigeria.

A defining attribute of her professional philosophy is her unwavering determination to translate intentions into tangible outcomes. She maintains that once she commits herself to achieving a goal, she pursues it with tenacity, resourcefulness and an uncompromising sense of responsibility, irrespective of the challenges, sacrifices or demands involved. This results-oriented disposition has remained a defining feature of her professional engagement, reinforcing her commitment to excellence, institutional development and the advancement of nursing and midwifery education.

At the Federal School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gwagwalada, Abuja, she served for several years as Vice Principal  contributing to academic administration, professional training and the institutional development of nursing and midwifery education. Her years of service were characterised by a strong emphasis on discipline, professional competence and adherence to high standards of practice.

Her professional experience also extended to the Primary Health Care Board (PHCB), Garki Area 3, where she served as Head of the School Health Unit. She subsequently joined Yagongwo College of Nursing, where she made history as the first Head of Department of Midwifery, providing pioneering leadership in the development and administration of the department.

Beyond her contributions within Nigeria, Dr. Obasi's professional competence earned her an international assignment with the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Zambia as an expatriate. During the assignment, she taught midwifery at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) School of Nursing, Lusaka, extending her wealth of knowledge and professional experience to the training of nurses and midwives beyond Nigeria's borders.

Her professional influence has equally extended to nursing and midwifery institutions across the country through her involvement as a council examiner. Her examining and teaching experience spans the Federal School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gwagwalada; Post-Basic School of Intensive Care, Specialist Hospital, Gwagwalada; Schools of Midwifery in Minna, Irrua, University College Hospital, Ibadan, University Teaching Hospital, Jos, and Jalingo, Taraba State, as well as the University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lusaka, Zambia.

Beyond the classroom and professional examination responsibilities, Dr. Obasi has also demonstrated an interest in health education through authorship. She is the author of Understanding Diabetes Mellitus, a publication reflecting her engagement with health information, knowledge dissemination and public health awareness. The work adds another dimension to her professional contributions, extending her commitment to education beyond the conventional boundaries of nursing and midwifery training.

Her academic and professional credentials include Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), Diploma in Nursing Education, Higher National Diploma in Public Health Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration, Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc), Master of Science in Health Administration and Management, and PhD in Nursing. 

Dr. Obasi's PhD further consolidates a distinguished career built on academic excellence, institutional leadership and professional service. Her contributions to nursing and midwifery education in Nigeria and Zambia underscore her role in developing healthcare manpower and strengthening professional standards. Her achievement is not only a personal academic milestone but also a recognition of the enduring value of experience, knowledge and leadership in advancing the nursing profession.

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