Curses criticise course delay
PA Wellingtoni The Nurses’ Society has criticised continuing delays! in introducing a new programme of midwifery training for nurses. The society’s national president (Nir David Willis) said that the need for! a revised programme had been recognised by the profession for many years, but its introduction had been delayed by the failure of the Minister of Health to give his approval. All other parties to imple-[ mentation of a new pro-
• < Igramme had given their con- ’J sent, and the delays were;, causing growing concern!! within the profession, Mr* Willis said. A new programme was. 8 essential to maintenance of high standards within the J maternity service. t “Delays are also forcing; many nurses overseas in ; 1 efforts to obtain better mid-n wifery qualifications,” Mr: Willis said. L The society had been un-lf able to get any indication ; from the Minister as to when.| c [if ever, he would give. 3 approval. a
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Press, 14 April 1978, Page 18
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