Reps intervene in controversial NMCN guidelines to nurses, midwives

The House of Representatives intervened on Tuesday in a growing controversy surrounding revised guidelines for issuing verification certificates to nurses and midwives, implemented by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

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Nurses and Midwives: The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) voiced concerns that the revised guidelines are designed to obstruct their pursuit of opportunities abroad.