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The South African Nursing Council is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005). During a time when the world is facing one of its worst crisis, especially in the area of healthcare, the South African Nursing Council (SANC) has continued its commitment towards the nursing profession and the registration of nurses to enable them to practice.The SANC recognises and understands the need for as many registered nurses as possible to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result has also offered free restoration into the Nursing Register to nurses who want to assist for the period of the COVID-19 National State of Disaster. It is disheartening in the midst of a crisis of this magnitude to find that there is still misinformation causing misperceptions that ultimately result in damaging the SANC’s image and work... read the entire Press Release 5 of 2020 SANC Officeopening on Monday 8 June 2020June 2020The National Department of Health published the above Regulations in Government Gazette No. 43305 published on 12 May 2020 for public comments for a period of one month. It was discovered after publication that an incorrect version of the Regulations was published. The National Department of Health regrets this error. The correct version of the Regulations will be published in due course to enable the public to comment.Factualinformaton on R425 Registered Nurse, R174 Professional Nurse and Midwife, and R171General Nurse25 May 2020The South African Nursing Council has become aware through various media platforms that there is misinformation regarding the status of the current and future status of the four(4)- year degree/diploma nursing programme (Regulations Relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife leading to Registration-Government Notice No. R. 425 of 22 February 1985 as amended) and possibly other qualifications. This has caused confusion to the profession and the public at large.1. Current status of the Four year (4) Degree and Diploma programme. (R.425)This is a legacy nursing qualification that is being phased out like all other legacy qualifications in the country, in line with the requirements of the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and as supported by the Board Notice published in the Government Gazette by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation in July 2016. The last intake for this programme was 2019. It must be noted however that the programme leading to this qualification continues and is going to continue being offered for pipeline students for the next four (4) to six (6) academic years including 2 years teach-out period.This programme will for some years run concurrently with the new four-year Bachelor programme. These two qualifications are mutually exclusive qualifications and none is a replacement of the other.Any person that completed the R. 425 programme leading to Registration with the SANC as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife shall retain this title and qualification and shall not be "degraded" or "demoted" in any way.On completion of the R. 425 programme, graduates and diplomats from the four-year programme will be registered by the South African Nursing Council as Nurse (General, Community Psychiatric) and Midwife. This programme will not under any circumstances be downgraded or changed in any way. It will run its course until it is naturally phased out in about 6 years.No downgrading of the four-year R425 CourseThe profession needs to note that the Registered Nurse qualifying from this programme will not be downgraded in anyway whatsoever. Section 31 (1) (c) of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act no. 33 OF 2005), prescribed a category Staff Nurse. Following various changes in legislation, particularly the National Qualifications Framework Act, it became necessary that the nursing qualifications fit within the country’s qualification framework.As a result, the Category General Nurse was created through a board notice published in Government Gazette R.939 of 28 June 2019 by the Minister of Health. This programme will have a duration of three years and is not a replacement of any other qualification. This is a new four-year programme governed by Regulations Relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner leading to Registration in the Categories Professional Nurse and Midwife (Government Notice No. R174 of 8 March 2013).Several Universities and Public Nursing Colleges were accredited by the Council to offer the programme. The SANC is aware that they have opted to commence with the offering of this programme in 2021. Further information for students:Students that are currently undergoing the R 425 programme should therefore not panic due to misinformation and disinformation from informal sources. They are encouraged to enquire and seek clarity from their principals regarding the uncertainties. The Heads of Nursing Education Institutions can if necessary enquire and be duly and formally advised by the SANC.SANC - Appreciating therole of nurses in society on International Nurses' Day May 2020The global nursing community is celebrating International Nurses Day on 12 May 2020. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” in honour of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.How fitting is this theme during the Covid-19 crisis, where nurses are at the forefront of the crisis and serve as the backbone of the profession, often at great cost to themselves and their families. Nurses have never been thrown into the spotlight the way they are now, and have never been needed more. Daily, we are faced with stories of nurses’ compassion, selfless acts, courage and dedication in the midst of this crisis.The SA Nursing Council is adding its full support to International Nurses Day 2020 with the Council-approved theme: Appreciating the role of nurses in society. This theme carries even more value during the Covid-19 outbreak, as the value of nurses and nursing become paramount in our fight for survival. The SANC is therefore proud to announce the launch of the SANC Nursing Excellence Awards as of 2020. The Awards will focus on conferring annual merit awards for outstanding service by nurses and providing a means for recognizing the contributions of nurses to the profession and to the public.Nursing is a noble profession which requires the highest degree of professionalism, dedication and care. The health system cannot function without nursing as its backbone. But the stress that nurses work under daily cannot be under-estimated, especially during this pandemic.Ms S Mchunu, Registrar and CEO: “We acknowledge the efforts and sacrifices made by nurses daily, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the Year of the Nurse in so many ways. We urge nurses and employers to remember that their health and safety are of key importance in the fight against this pandemic. We wish the nurses in South Africa a memorable International Nurses Day. Let us keep alive the words by the late Florence Nightingale: ‘For the sick it is important to have thebest’”.’”.Kindly note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Professional Conduct Hearings that were scheduled to be held at the offices of the South African Nursing Council from the 11th to the 13th of May 2020 is hereby formally postponed until further notice.If you have received a summons or a subpoena to appear at these hearings, please note, we will be in contact with you in due course to inform you of the new arrangements.Kindly note that the SANC office is not open for clients yet, due to regulatory restrictions of the lock-down under Level 4.The SANC will communicate as soon as the office is open again for clients.The dates of the SANC examinations will be communicated in due course as informed by relaxation or lifting of restrictions on gatherings as provided for in the COVID-19 regulations that are promulgated by Government from time to time.In the interim you may continue to contact the office via the service email addresses.Dear StakeholderPlease note that the process for private hospitals is the same as for Provincial Departments of Health, with the following exceptions:1. All Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA)- affiliated health establishments will be handled via HASA directly – the process has been communicated to and agreed upon by HASA. The contact person is Lauren Drysdale at email: lauren.drysdale@hasanet.co.za2. Private hospitals NOT affiliated to HASA will follow the process as set out below and submit the list per hospital. If you need clarity on this process kindly contact Mr Patrick Modiselle at email: pmodiselle@sanc.co.zaThe process, in short: Position/s are advertised by the Employer, who will do the screenings for the positions (nature of engagement agreed upon between practitioner and health establishment). The form has been sent to HASA (The form is also on the SANC website as a backup). Once an employment or engagement agreement is reached with the employing health establishment, HASA (or if a private hospital it can be sent to the SANC if not affiliated to HASA) sends a bulk pack of applications to the SANC for processing. The SANC will issue the certificate letters to the Employer as proof of registration of a Nurse with the SANC. The Employer then communicates to the Nurses as they issue letters of engagement. No individual applications can be sent to the SANC for processing.NB: Registration lapses immediately upon lifting of the National State of Disaster.RestorationForm for Private HospitalsSANC offers free restoration toqualifying nurses during COVID-19 National State of DisasterThe SANC notes and applauds the efforts by Government and in particular theMinistry of Health in the fight against the coronavirus, and the dedication tothe health of all South Africans.In support of these efforts, the South African Nursing Council (SANC) ispleased to announce a further solution to have more nurses available to assistduring the crisis. Any nurse, who for the period of the COVID-19 National Stateof Disaster, wants to be restored back onto the Nurse Register for the solepurpose of rendering services and aiding in the prevention of the spread ofCovid-19 or the treatment of affected patients, and is currently not on theNursing Register, may restore and be registered at a fee of R0.00.The Board Notice regarding this special concession was published in theGovernment Gazette on 9 April already, but it was important that the process hadto be communicated by the Department of Health on provincial level first toensure a stream-lined and simplified restoration process. Thus said, it isimportant to note that this process of restoration for the said period will bedone via the relevant departments e.g. Department of Health, Department ofCorrectional Services and South African Military Health Services. Nursescannot restore individually for this process. The SANC has created asimplified restoration form to assist the respective departments with theprocess. Upon completion of the form, the departments will then provide same tothe SANC with a list of all the nurses to be restored for the National State ofDisaster period only. The completed form, available on the SANC website, must besubmitted to the respective Provincial Departments of Health together withapplication sent in response to the advertisement.Says the SANC Registrar and CEO, Ms Sizo Mchunu: “It is important thatnurses note that this is an exception to the normal restoration rules and thatthis restoration will expire at the end of the National State of Disaster, aswill be pronounced by the President of South Africa. These Nurses’ names willthen be removed from the Register and the normal restoration process and feeswill then apply for those who choose to remain registered in order to practicenursing.”The SANC calls for calm and patience on the side of the public during thisoutbreak and implores the public to keep in mind that nurses work long hours andunder gruelling pressure during this outbreak while at the same time they alsohave families that they worry about.If we all make a concerted effort, together, we will be able to #flattenthecurve...COVID-19 Restoration Form.. Press Release 2 of 2020COVID-19 SURVEYThe HRSC, in assisting Government with information, is still running the survey below and requests that nurse practitioners, on a voluntary basis, respond to the survey questionnaire.Your opinion is important, please assist.The purpose of this Circular is to inform the National Department of Health, Provincial Departments of Health, Nursing Education Institutions and relevant stakeholders about the postponement of the May 2020 examinations.2. BACKGROUNDThe State President’s proclamation on extension of “lockdown” for non-essential services to the end of April 2020 has necessitated that the South African Nursing Council (SANC) postpones the examination that was supposed to be conducted from 4 May 2020.3. IMPLICATIONWelcome to the third 2020 edition of#SANCnews - your electronic newsletter that will provide regular updates onimportant happenings at the SA Nursing Council, in the nursing arena andhealthcare in general....read the March Newsletter 1.1 supportive guidance /reminder to Nursing Education Institutions on managing interrupted teaching and learning activities, in respect of students nurses and midwives. 1.2 information to the National Department of Health, Provincial Departments of Health, and relevant stakeholders in respect of point 1.1 above. 2.1 The Declaration of “a national state of disaster” by the State President on 15 March 2020, followed by pronouncement by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, on 17 March 2020, on measures to deal with COVID-19 threat in the post-school Education and Training Sector, refers. The South African Nursing Council supports, unequivocally, the measures and initiatives put in place by the South African Government in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. 2.2 The following, regarding academic breaks and academic interruptions for Student Nurses and Student Midwives in Nursing, need to be noted: o Students in the Post-School Education and Training Sector, specifically Universities, ordinarily have recesses in line with university calendars. o Student Nurses and Student Midwives in the rest of Nursing Education Institutions do not have recesses but normally take an annual leave which is scheduled by the respective Nursing Education Institutions, in collaboration with health establishments where they are placed for clinical teaching and learning. 2.3 Despite these different arrangements, Student Nurses and Student Midwives are expected to meet the same specified theoretical and clinical/practical requirements in line with the requirements of the relevant nursing programme. 2.4 The pronouncement by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, that all Post-School Institutions must close on 18 March 2020 is inclusive of “the CET Colleges, private higher education institutions and colleges, as well as all training colleges which are managed by other ministries, such as Nursing, Agricultural and other Colleges”.While theoretical provisioning may continue through various distance learning modalities, Student Nurses and Midwives may not be able to meet the clinical/practical requirements of the their respective programmes, depending on the duration of the academic interruption. 4.1 Comply with the pronouncement by both the President of the country and the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation; 4.2 Explore, while contact teaching is hampered, various alternative methods to enhance theoretical provisioning; and 4.3 Work on tentative recovery plans for implementation once the academic activities resume, that will ensure that more attention is given to clinical/ practical teaching and learning. The recovery plans should be kept as reference records for possible future discussions with the South African Nursing Council, where necessary.The examination conducted by SANC will go ahead as planned unless circumstances regarding the outbreak warrant that the SANC reschedules and in that event, the SANC will inform the candidates and the relevant stakeholders in due course.SANC: Nurse are at theforefront of the Coronavirus25 March 2020Following the Presidential pronouncement on 23 March 2020 regarding the coronavirus outbreak, the South African Nursing Council has made a decision to also shut down operations at the SANC building as of Friday, 27 March 2020 as part of the President’s call for control of the outbreak.During a crucial time in nursing, this does not mean that the SANC will not be available or that services come to astandstill. We have introduced several measures to ensure business continuation with key staff members working from home with the necessary means of connection via WIFI, amongst other measures.We also remind you that you can use the tools already made available by the SANC for service delivery e.g. the eRegister to verify registration, the service emails as posted on the SANC website and social media pages, faxes, etc.In addition, payments can still be made via electronic banking. A reminder about the relevant codes and banking details to be used when you do make a payment islisted below this communication for your convenience.As distinguishing devices need to be posted or collected physically, we regret that this service will not be available during the shutdown period. All orders received will be processed as soon as the building has opened for operations again.Your cooperation is appreciated. We pray for your well-being and protection during these trying times.A list of payment codes provided below will assist the SANC in detecting payments easily from our account so that deposits can be processed speedily.Please Note: To expedite the processing of transactions for payments made by direct deposits, nurse practitioners are requested to fax or email the proof of payment and prescribed SANC forms such as restoration forms, distinguishing devices form, registration form etc. to the contact details as provided on the formSANC: Nurse are at theforefront of the Coronavirus19 March 2020The coronavirus outbreak is escalating and the burden on the healthcare systemis increasing daily. Nurses are at the forefront of the healthcare system andtherefore also of this outbreak, and crucial in combating this virus. The SouthAfrican Nursing Council (SANC) would like to commend all nurses responsible forcaring for those infected and dealing with long queues to assist patients.Generally, Nurses are educated and trained in principles, guidelines andprotocols regarding infection prevention and control and these continue toapply, regardless of the type of infection. However, employers remainresponsible for, and are urged, to keep supporting nurses and providingadditional supplies for infection control.The SANC also implores employers to ensure that nurses have personal protectiveequipment (PPE) and access to running water to assist them to safely executetheir duties. As the backbone of healthcare it is imperative that we protect thenursing staff as this will assist in curbing the spread of the virus andsustaining a healthy workforce.The SANC calls on the public to keep nurses in mind and in their prayers –they are at risk and exposed, work long hours, deal with long queues and workunder difficult circumstances while their own families are at home coping withthe outbreak by themselves.The public is reminded to always adhere to the following outbreak preventionguidelines: Maintain your distance from other people, wash your hands as per theapproved protocol, sanitize your hands, do not cough or sneeze into your handsand do not touch your face. If you do suspect that you are infected pleaseremember to dial the hotline numbers first, as going to a hospital or clinicdirectly means you are placing others at risk of infection. These hotlinenumbers are operational 24-hours a day: 0800 029 999 and 0800 111 132.We call for calm. If we all work together and follow the guidelines, we willassist in curbing the spread.SANC officeclosure with immediate effect16 March 2020Please be informed that, following the Presidential pronouncement on 15 March 2020 regarding the coronavirus outbreak, the South African Nursing Council has made a decision to (with the exception of SANC staff) restrict all physical access to the SANC building as of close of business today to ensure your protection.This is not applicable to suppliers necessary for business continuity and will be in force until further notice.For more information, please visit the website: http://www.nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-index/covid-19/Note: The SANC is communicating this information on request of the NICD . It remains the responsibility of the Employer to ensure that the nurses are well trained to cope with the virus.The purpose of this Circular is to inform/update the National Department of Health, Provincial Departments of Health, Nursing Education Institutions and relevant stakeholders about the following: Current and future examination practices of the South African Nursing Council (SANC); Language to be utilized for all South African Nursing Council examinations.2.1 The South Africa Nursing Council has been conducting examinations and appointing examiners and moderators in accordance with section 4 (1) (c) of the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005).These examinations have been conducted for the following ‘legacy’ nursing programmes:4.1.3 Should any other language besides English be used when writing an examination, such scripts will not be marked; and4.1.4 It is the responsibility of the NEIs to draw the attention of learners to the content of this Circular. 5. IMPLEMENTATIONThis Circular becomes implementable and valid on the date of issue.... read Circular 3 of 2020State of readiness forthe offering of nursing education programmes towards Higher EducationQualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF)-aligned nursing qualifications17 January 20201. PURPOSEThe purpose of this Circular is to provide an update to the National Departmentof Health, Provincial Departments of Health, Nursing Education Institutions(NEIs) and other relevant stakeholders about the state of readiness of publicand private nursing education institutions to offer nursing programmes leadingto Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF)-aligned nursingqualifications.2. INTRODUCTIONThe long-awaited implementation of the nursing education programmes towards theHEQSF-aligned nursing qualifications has now materialized. This follows lengthyand drawn-out processes over a period of several years, as well as the SouthAfrican Nursing Council’s fruitful collaboration with critical partners toensure that this was achieved. The SANC can now confirm that several educationalinstitutions, both public and private, which have complied with accreditationrequirements and criteria are already accredited and their names have beenpublished on the SANC website.3. BACKGROUNDA series of processes and events took place, which culminated in the transitionfrom the process of the phasing out of legacy qualifications and the phasing inof HEQSF-aligned nursing qualifications. Several ‘enablers’, bothlegislative and otherwise, facilitated the transition. This includes thefollowing:... read Circular 1 of 2020South African Nursing Council Examination Schedule -11 December 2019Attached is the ExaminationSchedule for 2020Kindly take note of the following requirements applicable to the Councilexaminations: The closing date for the examinations should be strictly adhered to and no exceptions or allowances will be made to extend these dates. Only registered learners will be eligible for an examination: The Head of the Nursing Education Institution (NEI) must ensure that all learners are registered with the Council within the prescribed period. Foreign applicants apply as individuals though will have to adhere to the prescribed period. Candidates will not be registered for an examination with only an identity number. Council reference numbers are needed in all cases. Please follow up with the Council Registration department first, if learners are not registered for the course before registering candidates for an examination.... read Circular9 of 2019SANC warns againstintake for nurses' Bridging course14 October 2019The South African Nursing Council (SANC) notes with concern that Clinix HealthGroup/Academy has published an advertisement for applications for admission intothe Bridging Course for Enrolled Nurses leading to Registration as GeneralNurse.“The public is again reminded that the last intake for the Bridging Coursefor Enrolled Nurses leading to registration as a General Nurse was in June 2019,and this institution is thus not approved for an intake for the Bridging Course.Enrolled Nurses are warned NOT to deposit money into an account of anyinstitution for this programme. The SANC will not register any students whoregister for this course,” says Ms Sizo Mchunu, Registrar and CEO.The annual fees for the calendar year 2020 for different categories of practitioners are provided in the table below:The Council has resolved to introduce reduced fees for nurses 60 years of age and over as per the table below:NB: To qualify for the discount amounts, practitioners may be required to submit a certified copy of their identity document in order to confirm their age.Notes:The annual fees for 2020 must be received by the SANC on or before 31 December 2019.The amounts in the tables above all include 15% VAT.The restoration fees for different categories applicable from 1 January 2020 are shown in the following table.- Who must have been removed from the register at his/her own request; or- Who must be 60 years of age or older on 1 January 2020. However, this must be confirmed with the Council before paying the reducedamount.A Nurse Practitioner who no longer wishes to practise in South Africa or who is unemployed, may request, in writing, voluntary removal of his/her name from the register, by completing the form available from the SANC. If voluntary removal is granted by the SANC, the nurse practitioner’s name will be removed accordingly on the 31 December of the year in which the application is received. Once removed, the nurse practitioner will no longer be required to pay annual fees while he/she is removed from the register.If the nurse practitioner requires reinstatement onto the register, he/she will, in addition to paying the reduced restoration fee, be required to complete a Restoration Form. It must be noted that practising while not being registered is illegal.Please note that for the calendar year 2020, the closing date for the payment of annual fees is 31 December 2019. Payments must reach the SANC bank account on or before the closingdate. You are, therefore, urged not to leave payment for the last minute to avoid problems associated with making payments at year end. Remember: Bank transfers from non-FNB banks may take up to 3 working days – pay well in advance to meet 31 December 2019 deadline.Please note that other fees and fees payable by institutions will be applicable with effect from 1 January 2020.The SANC has made an eRegister facility available on the SANC website which can be utilised by employers to verify the registration status of all nurse practitioners in their employ. Employers are urged to utilise this facility in the absence of a physical Annual Practising Certificate (APC). Visit: http://www.sanc.co.za/eRegister.aspx for moredetails.Community Service Practitioners are not eligible to be issued with an APC and therefore should NOT pay annual fees. They MUST pay a conversion fee on completion of their Community Service in order to be registered as Nurse Practitioners using the REGFPRA registration fee code instead of ANLFEES (e.g. 12345678REGFPRA).The purpose of this Circular is to update the National Department of Health, Provincial Departments of Health, Nursing Education Institutions (NEIs) and other relevant stakeholders about the following matters:1.1 Special concession granted by the South African Nursing Council to qualifying Nursing Education Institutions to have a final intake of students in 2019 for the following nursing programmes: Course leading to registration as a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife (Government Notice No. R.425 of 22 February 1985, as amended); Course in Clinical Nursing Science leading to registration of an Additional Qualification (Government Notice No. R.212 of 19 February 1993, as amended); Diploma course in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (Government Notice No. R.48 of 22 January 1982, as amended); Course leading to registration of the Additional Qualification in Nursing Education (Government Notice No. R.118 of 23 January 1987, as amended); Course for the Diploma in Nursing Administration (Government Notice No. R.1501 of 08 July 1983, as amended).1.2 De-accreditation of Nursing Education Institutions that are only accredited to offer the phased out nursing qualifications, as follows: Course leading to enrolment as a Nursing Auxiliary (Government Notice No. R.2176 of 19 November 1993, as amended); Course leading to enrolment as an Enrolled Nurse (Government Notice No. R.2175 of 19 November 1993, as amended).The South African Nursing Council (SANC) notes with concern the recent article in the news by Solidarity’s Occupational Guild for Nursing regarding the training of nurses in South Africa.According to the article South Africa is experiencing critical problems with regards to the training of nurses, with Mr Hennie Bierman, Head of the Occupational Guild for Nursing is quoted as saying:“…. the SANC’s ineffectiveness has a negative impact on the finalisation of regulations on nursingtraining”.About SANC tells you all about the Nursing Council - the Council vision, mission and objectives, the members that make up the Nursing Council, the various Council committees and the members that serve on each, etc. Archive shows the numbers of Council Circulars and Press Releases for previous years. Complaints deals with the process ofinvestigating matters which have been reported to the Nursing Council and which may constitute unprofessionalconduct . You can find out how to lodge a complaint (if you have one)and the process which will follow the receipt of your complaint. If youfind yourself in the unfortunate position of having a complaint against you,this information will help you to understand the whole process - including yourown rights. Education and Training containsdocuments related to the education and training of nursing and midwiferystudents. This is where you will find Exit Level Outcomes, the Community Serviceprocess, the Standard and Qualifications framework, etc. Education Institutions contains a full list of allthe nursing education institutions accredited by the South African Nursing Council and their contact details (arranged byprovince). If you are a prospective student, this will enable you to findan institution near where you live OR in a place where you would like to study. Employment contains the currently advertisedvacancies at SANC. eRegister is a link to the Nursing Councilelectronic register of nurses and midwives - where you can confirm the statusand qualifications of registered practitioners. Events is where you will find the dates of plannedmeetings and any other planned Council events. Examinations deals with those examinations which areconducted by theNursing Council. Here youwill find the schedule of examinations to be held as well as a link to the examinationresults page. If you are a candidate whois planning to write or who has written a Council examination, you willdefinitely be interested in this information. News is where you will find all the latest decisionsof the Nursing Council, newpolicies, proposed policies and discussion documents on which the Council wouldlike your comments. You should visit these pages if you want to keep informedand to be involved in shaping the future of Nursing and Midwifery in SouthAfrica. Policies contains some of the Nursing Council policies and position papersthat are published for general information. Presentations contains Nursing Council presentations delivered atvarious events. Delegates may find this useful material to supplement theknowlege gained during the event. Professional Practice is where youwill find the various competencies and Code of Ethics for nurses.Publications contains the full texts ofofficial publications which are available from the Nursing Council. These include the Annual Reports,Guidelines, Learner Documents, Nursing Acts (previous and current), thePromotion of Access to Information Act Manual and examples of Acts andOmmissions. Although youare welcome to print and use copies of these documents, it is recommended thatyou refer to them on-line as you will then be sure to obtain the very latestinformation. Regulations contains the regulations of the Council. Although youare welcome to print and use copies of these documents, it is recommended thatyou refer to them on-line as you will then be sure to obtain the very latestinformation. Services gives details of the services providedby the Nursing Council and howmuch each costs. You can also download various official forms from thesepages - this will ensure that you always use the current version of theform. This is also the correct place for you to find out about the variousoptions available for paying annual fees. Statistics is for the inquisitive and theresearcher. Ever wanted to know how many nurses qualify each year?This is where you will find all the information you need. Supply Chain is where suppliers or prospectivesuppliers can download the form used to apply for registration as a supplier onthe Supplier Database. You can also find out about current bids/tendersand download necessary forms and information.

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