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🌟 Empowering Our Health Heroes: A Must-Watch Webinar for Nurses and Midwives 🌟 At MUN Global, our commitment extends beyond providing high-quality, sustainable PPE to healthcare professionals. We believe in the power of knowledge and continuous improvement to empower our frontline workers in dental, medical, hospital, and aged care sectors. 📢 Join Us for an Insightful Webinar: "Unleashing the Potential of Our Health Workforce – for Nurses and Midwives." Dive deep into the Scope of Practice Review and its first Issues Paper with our esteemed presenters: -Professor Alison McMillan PSM, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, -Department of Health and Aged Care -Professor Mark Cormack, Independent Review Lead 🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm AEDT This webinar is a golden opportunity for nurses and midwives to explore and discuss scope of practice issues affecting Australia’s healthcare heroes in primary care. Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of nursing and midwifery practice in Australia. 💡 Why Attend? -Gain insights directly from healthcare leadership. -Discuss the first Issues Paper now out for public consultation. -Ask questions, share your comments, and engage in shaping the future of your profession. 🔗 Register now: Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gUtvRbrv Can't make it live? Don't worry! Register to receive the recording post-webinar and stay informed. At MUN Global, we are more than PPE suppliers; we are partners in progress, committed to the growth and empowerment of every member of the healthcare community. Let's learn, grow, and thrive together. #HealthcareHeroes #NursesAndMidwives #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #MUNGlobal #PPE #HealthcareInnovation

House of Reps halts implementation of Nursing Council’s revised certificate verification guidelines The House of Representatives has halted the revised guidelines set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) for the verification of certificates for nurses and midwives. The decision was reached following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Rep. Patrick Umoh (APC-Akwa-Ibom) during Tuesday’s plenary in Abuja. The revised guidelines, dated February 7, 2024, were slated to take effect on March 1, 2024. The key points included a stipulation that applicants for verification must possess a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience from the date of obtaining a permanent practice license. This requirement involves securing a letter of good standing from the CEO of the applicant’s workplace and the last training institution attended, with the processing time expected to be a minimum of six months. The House of Representatives decision Rep. Umoh argued that the two-year post-qualification experience prerequisite was unreasonable, arbitrary, and unfair. He expressed concerns that it could impede the educational pursuits of nurses seeking further training or skills enhancement in foreign universities. Moreover, the motion highlighted the demand for applicants to secure a letter of good standing from their employers, deeming it a potential source of forced labor. This requirement, according to Rep. Umoh, could subject applicants to the arbitrary decisions of their employers, resembling a form of modern slavery. The House, adopting the motion, urged the NMCN to postpone the implementation of the revised guidelines pending an investigation by the House. The House Committees on Health Institutions and Legislative Compliance were mandated to ensure compliance with this resolution and investigate the controversies surrounding the revised guidelines, with a report expected within six weeks. https://lnkd.in/gesm_7ke ICN-International Council of Nurses World Health Organization Nova Scotia College of Nursing Nursing Times Nursing Now Challenge

Malaffi Events: 2nd International Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Congress - Malaffi #MalaffiEvents: 2nd International Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Congress #Introduction The 2nd International Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Congress, organized by Malaffi, is a platform for healthcare professionals to discuss and share knowledge on various topics related to nursing, midwifery, and allied health. #Keynote Address The keynote address emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation in healthcare, highlighting the role of technology in improving patient care and outcomes. #Panel Discussion: Transforming Healthcare through Technology The panel discussion focused on the transformative power of technology in healthcare, discussing topics such as electronic medical records, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence. #Workshop: Leveraging Data for Improved ai.mediformatica.com #connect #health #midwifery #nurses #nursing #digitalhealth #healthit #healthtech #healthcaretechnology @MediFormatica (https://buff.ly/3ttf0OE)

WHO’s Nursing and Midwifery Global Community of Practice invites you to a webinar Basic Emergency Care for Nurses and Midwives: Evidence, Impact and Outcomes 5 March 2024 14:00 CET, Online Aim The aim of the 25x25 Basic Emergency Care Campaign is to provide nurses and midwives with access to training that offers first contact emergency care to patients, mothers, children, and communities in 25 low- and-middle-income countries by 2025. This will be achieved within community and acute integrated health settings. Objective The objectives of the webinar will be to: Showcase the evidence, impact and outcomes following the implementation of basic emergency care in 2 countries; Uganda, in a large city hospital, and Afghanistan, for mothers and newborns. Outline the work undertaken in many countries and the impact that this has had on positive outcomes for people especially in low- and-middle-income countries. Demonstrate the impact for populations when they engage in population health projects. The webinar endeavours to offer a lived reality to the campaign. Register here! You are receiving this email notification because you have registered to the Nursing and Midwifery Global Community of Practice. To adjust your notification settings please click here.

Championing International Nurses in the UK! International nurses are the backbone of UK healthcare - a truth the NMC acknowledges. Enter the NMC's new initiative: a forum for international nursing and midwifery associations (INMAs). It's a progressive step in bolstering support and understanding for internationally educated nurses and midwives who enrich our health service. This forum will convene twice yearly, creating a bridge between INMAs and the NMC. The goal? To deepen insights into the lived experiences of these professionals and to shape strategic, empathetic policies. It's not just a meeting - it's a commitment to action and inclusion. The first of these pioneering meetings unfolds today, underpinned by a shared purpose: to ensure a supportive, respectful work environment for all. It's time to celebrate the diversity and dedication these professionals bring to the UK. Expect robust discussions, fresh perspectives, and meaningful outcomes. #NMC #InternationalNurses #HealthcareHeroes

📌Dear Nurses and Midwives, https://lnkd.in/d_UGMctj ✒️We are pleased to invite you to an online workshop focused on "Transformative Leadership and management in Nursing and Midwifery Profession" ✒️Transformative leadership and management are critical in the nursing and midwifery professions. These roles demand individuals who can lead with vision, inspire and motivate teams, and drive positive changes in healthcare settings. The evolving healthcare environment, characterized by complex patient needs, technological advancements, and policy changes, requires nurse and midwife leaders who are adept at managing resources, advocating for patients, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Transformative leadership involves a shift from traditional, hierarchical models to more collaborative and inclusive approaches that empower staff and improve patient outcomes. ✒️The rationale for this topic is to equip nurses and midwives with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective leaders and managers. In the face of increasing challenges in healthcare, such as workforce shortages, rising patient acuity, and financial constraints, it is imperative that nursing and midwifery professionals possess the competencies to lead their teams effectively. This module will address the need for leadership development by providing practical strategies and theoretical insights into transformative leadership. By fostering leadership skills, this training aims to improve healthcare delivery, enhance job satisfaction among staff, and ultimately lead to better patient care outcomes. ✒️This topic is designed for practicing nurses and midwives, nursing and midwifery students, and healthcare professionals aspiring to take on leadership roles within their organizations. It is also suitable for nurse and midwife educators who are responsible for preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders. ✒️Details Date: 27 July 2024 Time: 07:00pm-10:00pm Venue: Gogle Meet Platform For Registration Just click Here: https://lnkd.in/d_UGMctj

📌Dear Nurses and Midwives, https://lnkd.in/d_UGMctj ✒️We are pleased to invite you to an online workshop focused on "Transformative Leadership and management in Nursing and Midwifery Profession" ✒️Transformative leadership and management are critical in the nursing and midwifery professions. These roles demand individuals who can lead with vision, inspire and motivate teams, and drive positive changes in healthcare settings. The evolving healthcare environment, characterized by complex patient needs, technological advancements, and policy changes, requires nurse and midwife leaders who are adept at managing resources, advocating for patients, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Transformative leadership involves a shift from traditional, hierarchical models to more collaborative and inclusive approaches that empower staff and improve patient outcomes. ✒️The rationale for this topic is to equip nurses and midwives with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective leaders and managers. In the face of increasing challenges in healthcare, such as workforce shortages, rising patient acuity, and financial constraints, it is imperative that nursing and midwifery professionals possess the competencies to lead their teams effectively. This module will address the need for leadership development by providing practical strategies and theoretical insights into transformative leadership. By fostering leadership skills, this training aims to improve healthcare delivery, enhance job satisfaction among staff, and ultimately lead to better patient care outcomes. ✒️This topic is designed for practicing nurses and midwives, nursing and midwifery students, and healthcare professionals aspiring to take on leadership roles within their organizations. It is also suitable for nurse and midwife educators who are responsible for preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders. ✒️Details Date: 27 July 2024 Time: 07:00pm-10:00pm Venue: Gogle Meet Platform For Registration Just click Here: https://lnkd.in/d_UGMctj

🌟 Joint Response from Nursing and Midwifery peak bodies on Scope of Practice (SoP) Issues Paper 2 🌟 We are excited to share our collaborative response to the SoP Issues Paper 2. This is a crucial step in ensuring the best outcomes for both nurses and midwives. Click the link below to read more: https://lnkd.in/gDKKTqDk

NMCWatch Registrant care CIC was encouraged to read this article by the Independant https://lnkd.in/diNpuXVq However the culture is not isolated to how they treat their own staff - it is endemic on how they behave and how it has become the norm to behave as above how any other organisation in healthcare is expected to behave. Someone very wise said to me recently " If this were an NHS trust it would have been in special measures years ago and the whole board / council would have gone" There are some very good personell at the NMC trying their best to influence change but when behaviour is so indoctrinated something big has to happen. We hear from families of patients, registrants and friends of registrants who have taken their own lives to hear this behaviour is to ALL the NMC deal with. Just because you are under investigation does not mean you should be treated with any less compassion, fairness and care. Many of those under investigation will have their no case to answer and many of those even going to hearing will be cleared. From those cases we have been involved with the glaring aspect is even cases that have gone on years have had very poor investigation, lack of transparency around evidence gathering and a complete disregard for what this is supposed to be about - ensuring safe practitioners remain in the workplace and ones that are beyond remediation are shown this is not the profession for them Currently the process does nothing for "learn" and all for "blame

Dr. Sandra Davis, Deputy Chief Director of the NLN/Walden University College of Nursing Institute for Social Determinants of Health and Chair of the ICN Education Experts Advisory Committee (ICNEE), is attending the Global Partners Meeting for Nursing and Midwifery this week in Geneva, Switzerland. There are 152 countries attending the meeting in person, which is occurring one week before the 77th World Health Assembly and provides a strategic opportunity for policy dialogue and planning on nursing and midwifery contributions to stronger and more resilient communities and health systems. Meeting objectives include: -Enhance nursing and midwifery leadership at national, regional, and international levels in the context of broader health workforce, health systems, and global health priorities. -Take stock of progress and accelerate implementation of the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021-2025. -Strengthen the engagement in and data reporting capacity for the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 and future State of the World’s Midwifery reports.