Health Minister P. Paiwang Konyak today stated that the Health and Family welfare Department has proposed to fill up all vacant post of staff nurse on the same principle of 50:50, that is 50 percent will be selected through direct recruitment (NPSC) and 50 percent through queue system upto the 2020 batch as has been allotted to ANM/FHW. The information was relayed during the 75th anniversary of the School of Nursing at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima on October 8, under the theme “Nurturing Nurses, Transforming Lives: Celebrating a Legacy,” at Molu Ki, Merhülietsa Kohima.
“Since the Auxiliary Nurse and Mid-Wifery/Female Health Workers and Staff Nurse are covered with the same service rule, therefore in line with ANM/FHW, the Health and Family welfare department has proposed to fill up all vacant post of staff nurse on the same principle of 50:50, that is 50% through direct recruitment (NPSC) and 50% through queue system upto the 2020 batch as has been allotted to ANM/FHW,” said Konyak expressing confidence that the proposal, put up to cabinet, will be approved soon.
“This will ensure fairness, equity and promote merit to all the trained nurses in the state,” added the Health Minister.
Acknowledging the demand for nurses that has been continuously increasing both at the domestic and international level, the Health Minister informed that the state government is contemplating to increase the number of schools of nursing besides the existing schools in Kohima, Mokokchung and Tuensang by introducing a school of nursing in almost all the districts. These nursing schools will impart training for job opportunities and also make nursing a viable and rewarding career choice for many.
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He also encouraged the nurses to look at Nursing beyond hospitals such as Home Care Service and Palliative Care. “Home Care Service setting encompasses a wide range of healthcare services provided outside traditional medical facilities including home health nursing, combining medical expertise with emotional and personal support in a familiar environment,” stated Konyak.
He also added that Palliative Care which provides care in the patient’s own home within a specialized care facility with emotional support and dignity will help to reduce the need for institutionalized old patient homes, allowing patients to remain in familiar environments for as long as possible.
“As nurses play a critical role in the healthcare system and therefore embracing technological advancements is vital as it will enhance their roles, improve patient care and contribute to the evolution of the healthcare delivery system in a rapidly changing digital world,” stated Konyak.