Secretary
Readers Club under Tuki Nepal, SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gandaki
- Literary events
- Communication
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
Future Healthcare Professional
Rishma Pande
B.Sc. Nursing Student · Tribhuvan University, IOM · Learning to Care
Lekhnath, Kaski, Nepal
A student nurse from the lakeside city of Pokhara, now studying in Kathmandu. My days move between textbooks, hospital wards, and quiet conversations at the bedside, and I am learning that good care is equal parts science, patience, and presence.
Clinical Care
Compassion
Evidence-Based
Who I am
About Me
Hello, and thank you for visiting. I am Rishma Pande, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at the Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, pursuing nursing with a strong commitment to compassionate, evidence informed, and patient centered care.
I grew up in Lekhnath, Kaski, where my early experiences, education, and community shaped my values and inspired my interest in serving others through healthcare.
I believe learning never truly ends. Every patient, every book, and every clinical experience offers an opportunity to become a better healthcare professional.
Beyond academics, I enjoy reading Nepali literature, exploring psychology, listening to audiobooks, reflecting on philosophy, and spending time with stories that deepen empathy and understanding of people. I value curiosity, humility, kindness, meaningful conversations, and continuous personal growth.
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New Lekhnath Public Academy (Class 1–8)
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Shree Laxmi Adarsha Secondary School (Class 9–10)
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SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gandaki (+2 Science)
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Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University — B.Sc. Nursing
A calling, not a career
Why Nursing
Nursing appealed to me because it brings together scientific knowledge and compassionate human connection. It is a profession that never asks you to choose between the mind and the heart.
Caring for people during their most vulnerable moments requires not only clinical knowledge but also patience, empathy, emotional intelligence, and lifelong learning. Every shift is a small classroom, and every patient is a teacher.
I hope to become the kind of nurse who listens carefully, learns continuously, and contributes positively to both individual patients and the broader healthcare community.
What I bring
Core Competencies
Clinical Focus
- Medical-Surgical Nursing82%
- Mental Health Nursing78%
- Nursing Process88%
- Patient Care90%
- Evidence-Based Practice80%
- First Aid & BLS Aware75%
First Aid & BLS Aware
I am aware of first aid principles and basic life support, with continuing practice through campus sessions and clinical observation.
First
Aid
BLS
Aware
Committed to continuous clinical safety education.
Languages
Nepali
NativeThe language of home, family, and the patients I serve every day.
English
Professional WorkingFor academic study, clinical reading, and international collaboration.
Service and responsibility
Leadership Journey
Treasurer
Interact Club of Annapurna SOS
- Financial stewardship
- Community projects
- Youth leadership
- Volunteering
Curiosity in practice
Academic Interests
Among all nursing subjects, Psychology has been the most fascinating so far. Understanding emotions, behaviour, mental wellbeing, and human resilience is just as important as understanding physical health, and it has strengthened my belief that healing involves both the body and the mind.
Why Psychology Moves Me
A patient rarely arrives with just a diagnosis. They bring worry, memory, family, and hope. Psychology has taught me to notice all of that, and to remember that a calm word can be as therapeutic as a well timed medication.
Digital Health
I am curious about how technology can make healthcare more accessible, especially in rural Nepal. From telemedicine and health apps to simple digital tools that help patients stay connected with care, I believe thoughtful innovation can support nurses and communities in meaningful ways.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Patient-Centered Nursing Care Plans
Mental Health Advocacy
Women's Health
Public Health Awareness
Clinical Education
Healthcare Communication
Evidence-Based Nursing
Digital Health
Research Collaboration
Although I am still at the beginning of my academic journey, I am genuinely enthusiastic about learning through research, collaborating with experienced mentors, and contributing to meaningful healthcare projects.
I believe every great researcher begins as a curious learner, and I am eager to grow through evidence based inquiry, teamwork, and continuous learning.
If you are working on nursing, healthcare, psychology, community health, or public health research, I would be delighted to connect, learn, and contribute wherever I can.
With gratitude
A Journey Built on Opportunity
Education has been an important part of my life, and I feel deeply grateful for the opportunities I have received along the way.
Secondary Education
SOS Hermann Gmeiner School
Full Scholarship
I completed my schooling at SOS Hermann Gmeiner School on a full scholarship, an experience that strengthened my appreciation for education, perseverance, and community support.
Undergraduate Studies
B.Sc. Nursing, IOM
Full Scholarship
I am currently pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing on a full scholarship, a privilege that motivates me to work diligently, continue learning, and give back through healthcare and service.
Academic path
Education
January 2025 — Present
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tribhuvan University · Institute of Medicine · Maharajgunj Nursing Campus
July 2022 — March 2024
+2 Science
SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Gandaki
April 2019 — April 2021
SEE
Shree Laxmi Adarsha Secondary School
Early education, Class 1 to 8
Primary and Lower Secondary
New Lekhnath Public Academy
Moments
A Little Gallery
A few glimpses from campus, ceremonies, and quieter days between them.
The person behind the scrubs
Beyond Nursing
A little of what shapes how I think, feel, and care outside the ward.
Reading Library
Reading has always been one of my favourite ways of learning beyond the classroom. I particularly enjoy Nepali novels because they beautifully capture culture, relationships, emotions, and everyday life while offering meaningful perspectives on people and society.
Books That Shaped My Thinking
Ikigai
Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
Why it matters
I first discovered this book at the SOS Hermann Gmeiner School library. It encouraged me to think deeply about purpose, discipline, and living a meaningful life, and it still guides how I plan long study days.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Why it matters
A steady reminder that character, and clinical excellence, are built one small deliberate choice at a time.
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
Why it matters
A gentle companion for anyone chasing a calling through long years of study.
The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides
Why it matters
A psychological study that sharpened my curiosity about the stories patients cannot yet tell in words.
Recommended World Classics
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi
Why it matters
A neurosurgeon writing about his own dying, and about what makes a life worth living, and a doctor worth trusting.
Being Mortal
Atul Gawande
Why it matters
Reframed end-of-life care for me as a matter of dignity, autonomy, and honest conversation.
Tuesdays with Morrie
Mitch Albom
Why it matters
A quiet, generous book about listening to elders and letting their wisdom shape how we care.
Nepali Literature I Love
Pahelpur (पहेँलपुर)
GS Poudel
Why it matters
One of my favourite Nepali novels because of its unique storytelling, atmosphere, and emotional depth. Its accompanying song Kaakh Tero Shira Mero stays with me long after the last page.
Nilo Prem
Purushottam Bajgain
Why it matters
A beautifully emotional story with memorable characters. It has a way of making ordinary moments feel deeply human.
Seto Dharti
Amar Neupane
Why it matters
A powerful story about a child widow that shaped how I think about women's health and social care in Nepal.
Ek Sarko Maya
GS Poudel
Why it matters
A tender Nepali story about love, separation, and the quiet strength it takes to keep caring across distance.
Radha
Krishna Dharabasi
Why it matters
A lyrical reimagining that broadened how I think about women, devotion, and inner life.
Summer Love
Subin Bhattarai
Why it matters
A warm, familiar read that reminds me why so many young Nepali readers first fell in love with books.
Featured Song · Pahelpur
Kaakh Tero Shira Mero
काख तेरो शिर मेरो — the song that carries Pahelpur beyond the page.
Films I Return To
Hi Nanna
Shouryuv · 2023 · Family Drama
A soft, sincere story about a single father that reminded me how much of care is simply presence.
Kahaani 2
Sujoy Ghosh · 2016 · Thriller
A film that treats trauma with unusual seriousness and lets its women carry the truth.
Drishyam
Nishikant Kamat · 2013 · Thriller
A masterclass in how ordinary people protect the ones they love under impossible pressure.
Inception
Christopher Nolan · 2010 · Sci-Fi
A reminder that the mind is a landscape worth studying carefully and imaginatively.
Interstellar
Christopher Nolan · 2014 · Sci-Fi
For its faith that love and knowledge belong in the same equation.
Hacksaw Ridge
Mel Gibson · 2016 · Historical Drama
The story of a combat medic who saved lives without ever picking up a weapon. A quiet hero for every caregiver.
Me Before You
Thea Sharrock · 2016 · Romance
A hard, honest film about autonomy, disability, and the ethics of loving someone through their choices.
Songs on Repeat
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
Kishore Kumar
A tender classic I return to when I need the day to slow down.
Pehla Pyaar
Armaan Malik
Warm, familiar, and quietly hopeful, like the best kind of memory.
Unstoppable
Sia
The song that plays in my head on long clinical days when I need to keep moving.
Audiobook Voices I Trust
Achyut Ghimire
Thoughtful Nepali narrations that make classic and contemporary writing feel intimate again.
Sai Grace
Calming, reflective readings that turn quiet commutes into small moments of learning.
A Thought I Carry With Me
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you."
As a student and a future healthcare professional, I carry this thought into every lecture hall, every ward round, and every quiet hour with a book. Knowledge grows the person we become, and once it is ours, it belongs to us for life.
How I show up
A Little About Who I Am
Compassionate Listener
I try to hear beyond words. Being present with patients, families, and friends is where I believe real care begins.
Curious Learner
I ask questions often, read widely, and let curiosity guide me from textbook chapters to bedside conversations.
Thoughtful Reader
Books, especially Nepali literature, help me understand people. Reading is how I sharpen empathy off duty.
Psychology Enthusiast
The human mind fascinates me. I keep returning to psychology because emotional wellbeing is inseparable from physical health.
Lifelong Student
I believe learning does not end with a degree. Every ward, every mentor, and every patient continues my education.
Future Research Collaborator
I am eager to grow through evidence based inquiry and teamwork, contributing to work that improves care in Nepal and beyond.
Community Focused
I want my work to reach beyond hospital walls, especially in public health and community wellbeing across Nepal.
Evidence Informed Thinker
I try to base decisions on careful reasoning and current evidence, tempered with humility about what I am still learning.
Calm Under Pressure
Clinical settings can move quickly. I work to stay steady, focused, and kind when the stakes feel high.
Always Learning
Growth is a daily practice. I welcome feedback, seek mentors, and trust that small, honest improvements add up over time.
Professional networking
Let's Connect
I am always happy to connect with healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, students, and anyone who shares an interest in nursing, psychology, public health, or community wellbeing. Whether you would like to discuss healthcare, collaborate on research, exchange ideas, or simply connect professionally, I would be delighted to hear from you.