The Nursing and Midwifery Council has begun the March 2021 online licensing examinations for the basic programmes.

The Registrar of the Council, Mr. Felix Nyante, accompanied by some senior officials of the Council visited the examination centre at the University of Cape Coast

Mr. Nyante commended the Chief Examination Officers as well as invigilators for maintaining order and discipline in all the examination centres.

The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council,  Mr. Felix Nyante, accompanied by some Senior Officers of the Council have embarked on an operational visit to the Central Region.

The week-long visit which begun last Sunday is expected to end on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Whiles in central region, the Registrar and his team are expected to visit the following places:

1.    College of Community Health Nursing, Winneba
2.    Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba
3.    Regional Health Directorate, Cape Coast
4.    Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Cape Coast
5.    Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
6.    Psychiatric Nurses Training College, Ankaful and other facilities in the region.

The Registrar will hold Staff & Student durbars and tour facilities in the schools and hospitals during his visits.

The Registrar of the Council, Mr. Felix Nyante yesterday took his first dose of the #Covid19vaccine.

The MCE of the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly, Hon. Sandra Owusu- Ahenkorah who launched the #Vaccination campaign at the Council’s Head Office for the Ayawaso West Municipality also took her shot. This was followed by some #Nursing and #Midwifery leaders.

These included Ms. Hannah Acquah, Rector, Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM), Dr. Abigail Kyei, President GCNM, Prof. Lydia Aziato, Dean SoNM, University of Ghana Legon, Mrs. Eva Mensah, Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Ghana Health Service.

The rest were Dr. Barnabas Yeboah, Head, Nursing and Midwifery, Ministry of Health, Mrs. Stella Antwi Bosiako, Chairperson, COHHETI Greater Accra Region, Mrs. Netta Ackon, President, Ghana Registered Midwives Association, Mrs. Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, President, Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association and Mrs. Judith Asiamah, Director, Nursing and Midwifery Services, University of Ghana Medical Center.

Mr. Felix Nyante urged health personnel and the general public to dispel conspiracy theories casting doubts on the vaccination programme. He said “It is important we follow the President’s footsteps and set the example that the vaccine is safe”

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has formed a Committee to make proposals and design a road map towards the digitization of the Patient/Family Care Study.

This means that soon Candidates for the Patient/Family Care Study will no longer submit hard copies of their work. Full details of the road map will be communicated in due course

This development is part of the Council’s digitization agenda for the Council’s operations.

Members of the committee are:

1. Dr. Samuel Adjorlolo - Chairman

2. Prof. Veronica Dzomeku- Member

3. Prof. Victoria Bam- Member

4. Dr. Vida N. Yakong- Member

5. Dr. Nancy Ebu Enyan- Member

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has begun issuing the new PIN/AIN cards to practitioners. The new Card currently has five-year validity and replaces the card with three-year validity.

Additionally, the new cards feature enhanced security measures that will reduce the likelihood of them being compromised.

The underlying technology for the online payment and PIN/AIN renewal could support greater and greater capabilities for a long time to come.

All cards with the three-year validity will be phased out by March 31, 2021

As the world faces the challenge of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, it is instrumental to ensure that the Janitorial Staff we work with gain the correct information about this illness; its risks, means of prevention, and also the myths surrounding it.

In view of this, a training programme was organized by the N&MC COVID-19 Team for the Janitorial Staff of the Council.

The participants who numbered about 20 were given practical training on the WHO COVID-19 protocols which included but not limited to handwashing techniques, sanitizer application, disposal of waste and new and effective ways of cleaning the premises to ensure safety of the entire Staff and themselves.

The training forms part of the entire training programme for Staff and other Stakeholders scheduled by the COVID-19 Technical Team of the Council So far, in addition to this training is the online training on COVID-19 protocol management at the workplace which was held for all Staff on February 1, 2021

It is with joy to announce to our stakeholders and the general public that the Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched a course book for Nursing and Midwifery titled “A history of Nursing and Midwifery in Ghana”

The book was launched on November 20, 2020 by Dr. Janet Ampadu Fofie, Chairperson of the Public Services Commission at the grand durbar of the Council’s 50th anniversary celebration which took place at the Council’s Head Office.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Otchere Addai-Mensah, member of the 14th Governing Board said the book had addressed all the conflicting view points by outlining series of events that took place in terms of the beginnings of the two professions.

He also encouraged the younger generation to do their part in ensuring that the country looked forward to a far brighter future in the training, education and practice of nursing and midwifery.

Stakeholders interested can get copies at the Council’s Head Office or call the call centre on 0200862772

At the grand durbar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s 50th anniversary celebration on November 20, 2020, the first French Course Book for Nursing and Midwifery trainees and practitioners was launched.

The book was launched by H.E. Ron Strikker, Ambassador, Kingdom of the Netherlands. He was supported by Mr. Felix Nyante, Registrar of the Council and some members of the 14th Governing Board.

H.E. Ron Strikker said that “the ability of our Nurses and Midwives to communicate effectively in French will help healthcare professionals better understand and assess the patient’s needs.

He added that the introduction of French in the curriculum and the French course book for the training of Nurses and Midwives will go a long way in promoting and contributing to the attainment of universal health coverage by 2030.

Stakeholders interested can get copies at the Council’s Head Office or call the call centre on 0200862772

The Registration Directorate registers Nurse Assistants, Nurses and Midwives who have completed their nursing and midwifery education in accredited institutions and were successful in the Licensing examination.
Registration with N&MC assures the public, employers and colleagues that a nurse or midwife:
Has the qualifications needed to practice
Has not had his or her name removed from the Register for misconduct
Is working in a regulated profession
Registered Nurses and Midwives practice independently and in collaboration with other health professionals, perform general nursing and midwifery functions, and supervise Nurse Assistants and others.
Registered nurses and midwives use knowledge and judgment to:
assess health needs
provide care
Advise and support people to manage their health.
Nurse Assistants are healthcare providers who have undergone two- year training in Health Assistant Clinical or Community Health Nursing programmes. They provide healthcare to patients or clients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife.

PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

Upon passing the Council’s licensing examination, a Nurse Assistant, Nurse or Midwife is required to go through the following procedure to be registered to practice legally in the country:

The Council issues Professional Identification Numbers (PIN) to Nurses and Midwives upon completion of the Registration process.  Nurse Assistants are also issued with Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) after registration.

Registration of Foreign-Trained Nurses and Midwives (Permanent):


Foreign-trained Nurse Assistants, Nurses and Midwives who wish to practise in the country would be required to pass a Licensing Examination and satisfy other requirements before they are registered.
 


Requirements:
1. Transcript of training
2. Three (3) passport-sized photographs
3. A copy of Birth Certificate
4. Photocopies of Professional Certificates (original copy to be presented for inspection)
5. Marriage certificate where applicable
6. Two (2) testimonials from previous/current employers where you have practiced for at least one year
7. Copy of last appointment letter
8. Verification of registration from the original Council/Board.
9. Copy of certificate of proficiency in English from approved school of languages.
Upon fulfilling all eligibility requirements, applicants are required to sit for a written examination. The fee for the examination is …..? The amount is subject to review from time to time. The examination is organized twice a year that is, June and December.
 
 
 
After the written examination successful candidates will:
1. Complete Registration Forms and pay a fee of $ 125 or its Ghana cedi equivalent to the Council.
2. Undergo a three- month practical orientation programme in a Teaching, Regional or any hospital accredited by the Council.
3. Be registered to practice based on satisfactory performance during the practical orientation programme.
A provisional license for newly qualified foreign trained Nurses and Midwives would attract a fee of $ 125 or its Ghana cedi equivalent.
 

NB:
Documents which are in Languages other than English should be translated into English with a copy of the document in the original language attached to it.

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