Challenges Faced by Nigerian Nurses: A Critical Examination of NMCN's New Verification Policy by Olabanji Joel
Nursing is a noble profession in almost every part of the world with only few countries not placing so much value on the procession. sadly, Nigeria belongs to the group of few countries that doesn't value Nursing as a profession and this has made many nurses trained in the country to opt for better opportunities in developed countries. In recent times, the nursing profession in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges, with a significant number of nurses seeking better opportunities abroad due to perceived under valuation and inadequate recognition. Unfortunately, the latest circular issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) regarding the verification of nurses pursuing international opportunities seems to lack a nuanced understanding of the underlying issues faced by nurses in the country. The new circular by the NMCN as regards verification of nurses who want to explore international opportunities shows that NMCN has no knowledge of the problems facing nurses in ...