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.

This is the online CPD

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in a release dated June 9, 2020 says it has received a notification from the National Security Council Secretariat concerning a fake potentially dangerous vaccine which claims to prevent COVID-19 infection.

According to the release the vaccine which is contained in a small sealed vial bearing the logo of the manufacturer and a set of counterfeit instructions in the Hebrew language was manufactured by the Galilee Research Institute (MIGAL) in Israel and is being sold currently in several South American countries including Ecuador.

Chief Executive Officer of the FDA Mrs Delese A.A. Darko, stated that the World Health Organisation as well as the Israeli and South American Authorities are aware of the situation and investigations are ongoing by MIGAL to determine the source of the vaccine.

The FDA confirmed that its officers in all the regions are working to ensure that these products do not get into the country’s supply chain and warned that all medicines are to be imported through Tema Habour and Kotoka International Airport after registration.

The release said that the general public should contact the Head of Communication and Public Education of the FDA on 0244337235 for any clarification or suggestion.

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL KICKS OFF YEAR-LONG 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Touching on the achievements of the Council, Mr. Felix Nyante said that throughout its 50-year history, the Council has been a ground-breaker. Some of its accomplishments include the digitization of licensing examinations (Online Exams), PIN/AIN printing, Results checking, Indexing, Registration, Online CPD and Records for Nurses and Midwives.

Opening the Webinar, Rev. Veronica Darko, Chairperson of the 14th Governing Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council said it was a great privilege and responsibility for the Council to regulate such an important and trusted profession.

“We want to use our anniversary to reflect on all that has been achieved since 1971 and show how nurses and midwives have made and continue to make a difference for people using standards, protection and service. If we are to play our part in making sure safe, high quality and consistent standards of care are being delivered, we need to continue to improve” she said

Topics presented for the two days were; embracing 21st Century Technology for the 21st Century Nurse or Midwife, Nothing about the Patient without the Patient, Exploring Mutual benefits between Nurses and Midwives in the Diaspora and Ghana, Nurses and Midwives, the Drivers of Universal Health Coverage.

The speakers were Diana Mukami, Digital Learning Director and Head of Programmes Amref, Kenya, Elizabeth Oywer, Nursing Education and Practice Consultant, Kenya, Gifty Y. Lano, Founding President and Chairperson of Board of Trustees, NAGNF, USA and Dr. Emmanuel Ankrah Odame Director, Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, MOH, Ghana.

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