Last Updated on May 13, 2023, 5:41 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, who handles the responsibility for the Ministry of Health, shared his greetings on International Nurses Day. Dr Drew believes nurses are important to the nation’s development. Accordingly, on the occasion of international nurses day, Dr Drew delivered brief remarks in honour of the nurses of the Federation.
Dr Drew stated that it is his honour and privilege to recognize the contributions of all nurses in Saint Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of International Nurses Day. The day is celebrated on May 12, which is the anniversary in remembrance of the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
Dr Terrance Drew stated that this is an occasion to grow the profession through recognition and Rejuvenation of the Workforce. I proudly Acclaim nursing as a viable and Noble profession of service. He added that for the 2023 edition of International Nurses Day, we join voices with the rest of the world to salute all nurses for their significant and invaluable service under the theme of our nurses, our future.
Dr Drew added that according to the International Council of Nurses, Our Future campaign is to shine a light on nurses to move nurses from invisible to invaluable in the eyes of policymakers, the public and those who make decisions affecting Health Care delivery.
According to the minister of Health in the government of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, the demands of Health Care in the 21st century call for nurses who are prepared to meet the needs of diverse patients to be leaders in delivering safe and high-quality patient care and work at the top of their licenses in St Kitts and Nevis,
Dr Terrance Drew stated that our nurses and midwives have a critical role in shaping the healthcare system’s future. He noted that nurses in the Federation account for most of the technical human resources in the public health sector in applying evidence-informed Health principles to protect the Health and well-being of patients and the public.
Dr Drew stated that the nurses of the Federation continue to contribute significantly to the achievements of the priority areas of the Ministry of Health, such as improved immunization coverage, sustaining the fight against entities and infectious diseases and improving mental Health, among others.
Here, minister of Health, Dr Terrance Drew stated that I acknowledge the amazing contribution that our nurses and midwives make daily. He committed to working collaboratively to promote and enhance the nursing profession as the backbone of the Health Care system.
The Minister of Health in the government of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, stated that the appointment of the principal nursing officer is consistent with his government’s commitment to develop and implement the Strategic priorities and policy framework necessary to promote the development of a highly skilled and professional Workforce
Accordingly, he stated that the government had taken significant steps to deliver leadership training to nurse Managers from St Kitts and Nevis over the last few months. Additionally, eight nurses have applied for enrollment in speciality training in Jamaica and Saint Lucia commencing September 2023. The nursing staff will get training in areas such as critical care intensive care Nephrology with dialysis component operating rule technique Public Health Nursing Administration and education.
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew added that they are exploring more opportunities for training in Psychiatry, accident and emergency and oncology. The recent Amendment to Saint Christopher and Nevis Nurses and midwives act in March 2023, which allows nurses to register biennially instead of annually, is further testimony of our government’s commitment to our nurses’ welfare and working conditions.
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