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The Nurse Educators’ Group (NEG), has announced a road map to withdraw its services from the various health training institutions across the country.
Speaking at the its 2024 Annual General Meeting held in Kumasi under the theme ”
“The Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice: The Situation in Ghana,” is appropriate especially at a time that technology is key in every aspect of life in this 21st century. I believe that this theme would enlighten you more on the new trends in technological advancement regarding nursing education and practice.”
Addressing the gathering today, Mr Bakinam Adamu, National Chairman, Nurse Educators Group listed some of their concerns as delay promotion of their members, allowances on script marking, care study, research supervision, practical assessment, labour ward assessment among others.
The issue of delays in promotions of our members is a matter of deep concern. We play an indispensable role in the healthcare system, and timely recognition through promotions is essential to boost our morale. We urge for streamlined processes and timelines to address this longstanding issue. I want to state clearly that most of our members are unhappy about our promotions and are running out of patience. If the MOH, COHHETTI as well as other stakeholders fail to resolve our longstanding concerns especially the promotions seven working days,
leadership may find it difficult to control our members on any actions thereafter.
We therefore call on Health Training Institutions Unit, Ministry of Health and Principals to work closely with N&MES to resolve these concerns in order to prevent further agitations of our members.
Secondly , there is an urgent need for a comprehensive review of internal allowances such as marking, care study, and research supervision. These allowances have not been adjusted to reflect the current realities and demands of our economy.
Thirdly , I want to urge the MOH to as a matter of emergency liaise with the various principals in the various colleges to procure vehicles for principals since most of them move with very old vehicles making their work and that of the institutions a much difficult task.
Fourthly ,the conversion of all colleges to degree-awarding status would be a transformative step that will empower our members and enhance nursing as a profession.
The elevation of the schools to tertiary status will not only enhance the status of nursing education but also open doors for our graduates to pursue further academic and professional opportunities.
Lastly, Mr. chairman, NMC licensure exams decoupling from the schools. This process is good and we support it. However, we are concerned about the modalities and arrangements surrounding it. Madam Registrar, we are of the view that we should relook at it again to ensure standards and credibility.
On her part, the President of Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association, Mrs Perpetual Ofori Amanfo also appeal to the Ministry of Health through the health training institutions as matter of urgent to release the promotion letters to the Nurse Educators Group members to have their peace of mind to work
