Introduction: Various educational qualifications are acceptable for practice as a professional nurse in Nigeria. They  include RN, BNSc, and other degrees.  While the school of nursing programme lays emphasis on practical training, the university programme lays emphasis on academic training. The unclear definition of relationship and relativity of these programmes has resulted in unparalleled rivalry and division within the nursing profession. It has also caused stagnation in the profession. 

 

Objectives

The aim of this discourse is to review the dilemma of the qualification of a professional nurse and it's implications for nursing training, practice and career progression in Nigeria and also to identify and propose acceptable solution   

 

Programme highlights 

1. Laws guiding registrable qualification to practice. Registration status given to RN, BNSc and other degrees. 

2. Comparison of college of nursing programme leading to RN and university programme leading to BNSc. Highlighting the strength and weakness of each programme. 

3. Opportunities for bridging university programme to enable RN earn BNSc (full time /part time)

4. Justifiable correct placement of BNSc graduate, School/College of Nursing and other graduates in health related disciplines on government salary scale. 

5.Brain storming session and group work 

 

Date : Monday 14th - Wednesday 16th March 2016

Time : 9am daily

Venue : OACHS Main Auditorium Sagamu, Ogun State.

 

Chairman: Prof A E Jaiyesimi, CMD O.O.U.T.H Sagamu

Key Note Address Speaker: Prof. Adeleke A Ojo, Dept of Nursing Science, Osun State University Osogbo.

 

RESOURCE PERSONS

- Mrs E C Azuike, Secretary General/ Registrar Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Abuja

- Dr Modupeola Adeniran. Deputy Director, Academic Standards, National Universities Commission Aubja

- Com (Alh) Abdul-Rafiu Alani Adeniji, National President, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja

 

REGISTRATION FEES: N10,000 Per participant, N2,500 for student Nures (Accomodation not inclusive)

ENQUIRIES: Lizzy 08064752401, David 08033969166

 

Announcer: Mrs E.F Tade, Head of Nursing Services, OOUTH Sagamu.

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