– Need to appoint more male nurses
– Huge shortage of nurses in the State
– School of Nursing to be upgraded to Nursing College
Kohima, 12 May (MTNews): There are only 21 Male Staff Nurses in Nagaland out of about 952 Staff Nurses and 845 ANM totaling 1797, Commissioner & Secretary of Health & Family Welfare, Y Kikheto Sema IAS said today, stressing the need to appoint more male nurses to tend to male patients, especially in the Intensive Care Units.
The Commissioner & Secretary said this while speaking at the International Nurses’ Day program held at Multipurpose Hall, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK). The event was held under the theme ‘Our Nurses, Our Future’ to honor and appreciate the sacrifices, contributions and crucial role played by nurses in the healthcare industry.
Kikheto also said that there is a huge shortage of nurses in the State as per the Indian Public Health System (IPHS). He also announced on the occasion that the Government of India has approved for upgradation of the School of Nursing to Nursing College, and he expressed hope that the first Government Nursing College will start shortly.
While pointing out that the state has a huge number of Health Centers, Kikheto said that another issue facing the Health & Family Welfare Department is in the technical section adding that only 40% are technical posts and 60% comprises non-technical posts.
Further, Kikheto thanked all the nurses for their dedication and work, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stating that though nursing has been a profession with high standards and a strong sense of public service, he added that the working environments of nurses are tough and stressful.
Speaking on the theme, ‘Our Nurses, Our Future,’ Tiakala Longkumer, Principal, School of Nursing, NHAK said it highlights the crucial role that nurses play in shaping the future of healthcare, to address the global health challenges that exist today, and to improve healthcare outcomes for people across the globe.
She said that with constant changes in the healthcare delivery system, the nursing profession is faced with many challenges such as a shortage of nurses, working in a stressed environment leading to mental health challenges, low salaries in the private sector and contractual jobs, lack of timely promotions and opportunities of career growth, lack of dignity and recognition, etc.
Tiakala said this year’s theme is to strengthen the health system and to invest in nursing to address the growing global health demands; a call to support the nurses for ensuring a strong future for the profession, investing in nursing education and training, providing adequate resources and support for nurses in the workplace, address the root cause of nursing shortages and lack of professional development and opportunities.
She called upon the nursing community to not only be on the frontline of care but also to be on the frontline of change.
International Nurses Day, which is being celebrated around the world today, started in 1974 when the International Council of Nurses proclaimed 12th May as International Nurses’ Day to celebrate the birth anniversary of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, known as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’. This Day is also celebrated to honor the contributions of nurses for their selfless dedication to the service of mankind.
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