Category Archives: The International Council of Nurses

The Philippine Board of Nursing: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

The Philippine Board of Nursing is an administrative body under the Professional Regulation Commission that regulates the practice of nursing in the Philippines. Vision of Philippine Board of Nursing: The Professional Regulation Commission is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy and progressive system of determining the competence of professionals by credible and

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Special payments announced for more than 25,000 Singapore nurses

Singapore nurses

More than 25,000 Singapore nurses in Singapore’s public healthcare clusters will receive the 2022 Nurse Special Payment (NSP) Package, of between 1.7 and 2.1 months of their base salary, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Sunday (31 July 2022). These Singapore nurses – who work in the National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth – will be

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Exclusive: Due to Covid-19 Over 5000 Nigerian Nurses Died, 7256 Left For UK

Nigerian nurses in group photo

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has charged the federal and state governments with increasing investment in nursing and midwifery, claiming that the profession is the health sector’s backbone. Nnachi Michael, the national president of NANNM, expressed this at an event in Abuja to commemorate International Nurses’ Day, saying that nurses should be recognized and fairly compensated

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Code of Ethics and Standard Conducts for nurses in Brunei

Code of Ethics Download Relevant to all levels of nurses and midwives and areas of practice including those encompassing clinical, management, education and research domains.  Outlines the ethical standards expected and required of nurses and midwives practicing in the unique multi cultural context of Brunei as well as the profession’s intention to accept the rights of clients and to uphold

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Nursing Board for Brunei

Nursing Board for Brunei or the Board is a Regulatory Body established under the Nurses Registration Act as stipulated in the Laws of Brunei that governs and regulate the practice of nursing in Brunei Darussalam. The Board came into force in 1988. Establishment & Constitution of the Nursing Board for Brunei The Board is empowered by the Laws of Brunei Darussalam which

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100% Guide: What is SNB Licensure Exam, Singapore Nursing Board License?

What is SNB Licensure Exam, Singapore Nursing Board License? To practice nursing in Singapore, foreign-trained nurses must pass the SNB (Singapore Nursing Board) Registered Nurse Licensure Examination (SNB RN), which is a standard test. It is the regulatory authority for nurses and midwives in Singapore. Who requires SNB, Singapore Nursing Board License? Nurses who pass this test will be registered

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Singapore Nursing Board, SNB

About SNB The Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) is the regulatory authority for nurses and midwives in Singapore.  Its scope and functions are defined in the Nurses and Midwives Act (Chapter 209) for the purpose of registration and enrolment of nurses, the registration of midwives and the certification of Advanced Practice Nurses and related matters. Vision of Singapore Nursing Board World-Class Nursing for

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16 DUTIES OF THE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL, NIGERIA, NMCN.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria is the only professional Council for all grades and Cadres of Nurses and Midwives in Nigeria. It is the only legal and administrative, corporate and statutory body charged with specific functions to perform on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure the delivery of safe and effective Nursing and Midwifery care

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ICN Revised Code of Ethics for Nurses

A revised Code of Ethics for Nurses was launched by the International Council of Nurses on International Ethics Day on October 20. The extensively revised Code addresses many of the challenges and ethical dilemmas which were brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is most evident in the new section on Nurses and Global Health. Purpose of the ICN Code of

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