Call for nurses to be empowered as they celebrate International Nurses Day

The Weekend View

TODAY is International Nurses Day. This year's theme is, "Investing in Nurses and the Economic Power of Care", which emphasizes a global call to reshape perceptions about nursing. This as there are amplified calls for countries to move away from a General Practitioner or doctor-centric healthcare system towards one that is more nurse-led. This however will also require advanced training and education, promoting leadership development, and advocating for policies that support nursing excellence and professional growth. The National Independent Nurses Association South Africa - NINA SA - is an organisation whose vision is to provide support for nurses through the provision of education and training. It's chairperson, Grant Pepler, now joins us on the line.....