Page 79 - New Medley 5 Semester 2

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1. THE STAR-EYED SHEPHERD

Some famous instrument players are known the world over. They have given outstanding
performances over the years. Let us find out some renowned names from the world of
music.

Pandit Ravi Shankar was well-known as a sitar player.
Dr L. Subramaniam is a famous violin player.

Another prominent name is Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. He is a great sarod player.

Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is an iconic Indian flute player.

Mozart was an extraordinary artist from Austria. He was widely recognised as one of the
greatest composers in the history of western music. He could play the piano and violin
with great mastery.

Kenny G, a well-known American, plays the saxophone extremely well.
These are just a few of the world-famous instrumentalists known all over the world.

2. THE LADY WITH THE LAMP

Nursing is a noble profession. It deals with the care of sick and ailing patients. Nurses
play a very important role in providing healthcare. They take care of patients and help
in their cure. They also provide support to the patients. They help the patients and their

families cope with the illnesses and if necessary, live with them.
Nurses spend more time in direct contact with the patients than the physicians. So, the
experiences of the patients are greatly influenced by the nurses, their care and efficiency.

Training programmes for nurses include routine care, intensive care, patient safety and
other kinds of care.

Nurses also give important information to doctors about the condition of patients, based
on their observations. It helps the doctors to take suitable patient-care decisions.

The Nursing Training Course in India varies from one year to four years, depending
on whether it is a degree or a diploma course. There are many institutes and colleges in
India and abroad that offer this course.

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