Question

A. State SEVEN (7) functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana ​

Answer 1

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana is charged with several critical functions including setting standards, registration, conducting examinations, discipline, accreditation of institutions, ensuring continuing professional development, and providing policy input.

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Functions of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana is responsible for a range of functions to regulate the nursing and midwifery professions. Seven main functions are:

Setting Standards: Establishing and improving standards for nursing and midwifery education and practice.

Registration: Maintaining a register of qualified nursing and midwifery practitioners.

Examinations: Conducting licensing examinations for nurses and midwives.

Discipline: Upholding professional conduct by investigating and sanctioning misconduct.

Accreditation: Accrediting nursing and midwifery training institutions and programs.

Continuing Professional Development: Ensuring continuing education and professional development of registered practitioners.

Policy Input: Providing advice on health and professional regulations to influence policy development.

Answer 2

Bring all practicing nurses/midwives in Ghana under a unified body

Advance the interest of the nursing/midwifery profession

Promote a better understanding and dignity of the profession

Maintain the honour and independence of the profession with special reference to professional standard, conduct, discipline and etiquette.

Promote nursing/midwifery research

Affiliate and promote good relations with the International Council of Nurses Commonwealth Nurses Federation, International confederation of Midwives and similar organization of Nurses in other countries.

Promote and support law reforms on matters affecting the nursing/midwifery profession

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