Nigerian Nurses Express Frustration Over Revised NMCN Verification Guidelines

Nigerian nurses have voiced frustration following the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria's (NMCN) announcement of revised guidelines for verifying certificates from foreign nursing boards. The newly introduced guidelines entail several stringent requirements, including a mandatory two-year post-qualification experience, an increased non-refundable fee, and the necessity of possessing an active licence with at least six months of validity. Additionally, the verification process is now expected to take a minimum of six months.
These changes have sparked outrage among nurses across the country, who perceive them as obstacles hindering their career prospects. Many nurses argue that the experience requirement unfairly limits their opportunities to pursue international careers. While the NMCN defends the revisions as necessary measures to uphold quality standards and safeguard public health, nurses have taken to social media to express their dissent. The hashtag #NMCNUnfair #SayNoToNMCNverificationrule has gained traction on various platforms, with nurses condemning the policy as discriminatory and a violation of their rights to pursue better opportunities abroad.
Host: Lekan Onabanjo
Guest: Kelvin Ossai, UKRN, Public Health Advocate, Derby, England, United Kingdom
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