From a young age, Armine Sahakyan, 37, was drawn to healthcare. Becoming a head nurse was her dream, and helping others in treatment became her lifelong mission.
Today, her dream has become a reality. After successfully completing FAR's Training for Head Nurses, Armine now leads over 200 nurses at Goris Medical Center in Syunik Province, overseeing operations at the center and nearby community clinics.
Her journey to head nurse began when she was a senior nurse in the pediatric department. It was a colleague, impressed by the training, who encouraged her to apply for the program. “I had attended many online trainings before, mostly via Zoom, but nothing compares to the in-person training. We learned hands-on and experienced healthcare management in real-time,” Armine explains. “We were trained in areas we hadn’t even realized needed improvement, like updating our journal formats and following the latest procedures for prescriptions and medication management. My supervisor was grateful when we brought back the knowledge to implement at Goris.”
Armine frankly notes that the training has also enhanced her leadership skills, instilling both personal and professional confidence. “Becoming a head nurse seemed daunting at first—it’s a position with immense responsibility, requiring collaboration with every department in the medical center. But FAR’s training equipped me with the knowledge and confidence I needed to take on this role”
To help more regional nurses like Armine become dedicated leaders, consider donating to FAR today.
Launched in 2022, the Continuing Professional Development Program for Head Nurses aims to empower regional nurses through a hands-on, two-week training program in Yerevan. Supported by the Nazarian Family of New Jersey and the Dr. Raffy Hovanessian Education Fund, the program has successfully enrolled and trained over 100 regional and Artsakhtsi nurses, who have earned valuable 48 credits in the process.
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