It is just the Day 1 of the "Better Workplace Conference 2024" and my thinking is stretched! Indeed, we need to prioritize making our workplaces more culturally and psychologically safe for employees to thrive. #BWC24#HealthyWorkplaces#WorkplaceWellness
I have been interviewing nurses for over 6 years now. What I heard two days ago moved me to tears: A registered nurse earning N20k as monthly salary! @ARISEtv . Till now, I doubt if the guy knew what he was saying...but then, I heard me loud and clear...๐
@ARISEtv As a child, I suffered the consequences of an ailing healthcare system. As an adult I decided to step into healthcare through nursing. Practicing in Nigeria as a visionary and pioneer nurse has been all shades challenging.
@ARISEtv The question the government, regulators and employers of nurses and health workers should be asking is "how can we best manage our human resources for health?"
@ARISEtv: about two years ago, we conducted a survey on why nurses are leaving Nigeria. Two main factors topped the list of reasons: Poor remuneration and working conditions.
When will Nigeria get things right? If other sectors are being mismanaged, should we do same with the health sector? Shouldn't we invite healthcare professionals and really find out what the issues are?#NMCNverification#NigerianNursingReform
I'm deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of my dear friend, Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Holdings, along with his wife and son, and another close friend, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former group chairman of NGX Group.
@Nigeria_NMC , kindly take a peek at what's happening on X streets and WhatsApp forums. When children cry and seniors think it's foolish, then let the elders use their wisdom to resolve the concerns #NigerianNursingReform#NMCN#NMCNVERIFICATIONRULE
I know the registrar, Dr. Faruk Abubakar means well for Nigerian Nursing and Nurses. I am saying this as a fact because I have worked closely with him. @Nigeria_NMC , we implore you to not stay silent on this. Address the plight of your constituents. #NigerainNursingReform
How can we effectively care when we learn the ideal yet find ourselves unable to practice the ideal due to lack of proper structure, autonomy, poor working conditions and so on? #NigeriaNursingReform
Isn't prevention part of our cause as professional nurses? Isn't holistic care a demand we are compelled to meet for the betterment of those we care for? How can we effectively care if our ability to do so is being suffocated? #NigerianNursingReform
Can we call a meeting to strategize on how to prevent the inevitable frustration many Nurses are about to face or are already facing? The ripple effects of this decision could be unintended and should be prevented @Nigeria_NMC . There are ripple effects. #NigerianNursingReform
1/6. Is it possible for us to clearly articulate our needs, concerns and demands backed-up by best practices and research and effectively communicate that to the authorities? #NigerianNursingReform
1/5. How about having a circular mandating an improved welfare package for Nigerian nurses? How about inviting Nursing innovators and progenitors to discuss the plight of nurses and the way forward? #NigerianNursingReform
1/4. Was the issue resolved? Yes and promptly! Did we eventually protest, No! Am I saying nurses should not protest? No! Everyone has a right to do what they know how to do, we just should not 'label' anyone for doing their thing. #NigerianNursingReform
1/3. There was a threat to the dignity of nursing students and frustration from not having electricity for weeks! It seemed as though the authorities didn't care! #NigerianNursingReform
1/2. As a student leader, we faced two major crises in school...a protest was looming and all I had to do was be the leader and lead the protest! #NigerianNursingReform
1. As a nursing student leader, I have had cause to face the authorities. Those who know me know I'm fearless. Thanks to my secondary school principal who taught me that those in authority don't have fire on their head. #NigerianNursingReform