NURSES' REGISTRATION.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10419, 16 August 1901, Page 1

NURSES' REGISTRATION.

Tho Hon. Hall-Jones moved the second reading of the Hospital Nurses' Registration Bill, which originated in the Legislative Council. He referred to the necessity of persons entrusted with tho care of the sick being 'made to show that they possessed the necessary qualifications, as they carried out duties equally aa important' as those whicb.' wore performed by people who hod to undergo very severe tests be-

fore they were allowed to pursue their callings. Several members spoke, there being a general agreement as to the necessity for legislation of this land. The debate waa interrupted by tho 5.30 adjournment. Tho House resumed at 7.30, when the debate on the second reading of the Hospital Nurses Registration Bill waa continued.

Several' members urged that the Bill should be made to apply to all nurses, instead of being confined to hospital nurses.

The Hon. Hall-Jones, in -replying, thanked the members for the favourable reception the Bill 'had met with. It was not compulsory for anyone to register uuder the Bill, which was of an optional character. If private hospitals came under Government control and were otherwise suitable, he would have no objection to their coming within the scope of the Bill. The second reading was agreed to on the voices.