NMC Urges Nurses and Midwives to Stay Within Professional Boundaries
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana has advised nurses and midwives to strictly adhere to their professional job descriptions and avoid taking on responsibilities meant for other healthcare practitioners.
According to the Council, some practitioners go beyond their mandate, assuming duties outside their scope of practice, a development that carries legal risks.
Upper East Regional Officer of the NMC, Ms. Pascalina Anupio Ayirezang, gave the advice when she chaired the Bolgatanga Municipal launch of the Nurses’ Week celebration.
“Know your limitations, and do away with needless issues,” she cautioned.
The launch, organized by the Municipal branch of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), was held under the theme “Nurses and Midwives, Our Future: Caring for Nurses and Midwives Strengthens Economies.” It brought together regional and municipal executives of the GRNMA, officials from the Municipal Health Directorate, and members of the Association.
Ms. Ayirezang noted that while compassion, care, and kindness are central to nursing and midwifery, professionals must always remain mindful of their job descriptions. She urged them to serve humanity with the highest standards of professionalism to ensure effective healthcare delivery.
She also emphasized the heavy psychological toll on practitioners who face legal challenges, despite the GRNMA’s continuous support. She encouraged members to support one another in their workplaces and to avoid dismissive or derogatory remarks toward colleagues.
“Let’s advise ourselves, support each other, and stop working against ourselves,” she appealed.
Ms. Ayirezang urged members not to be discouraged but to remain professional and focused.
“Social media does not forget, and whatever you post will come back to you. Let us be mindful of our posts and comments,” she cautioned.
Mr. Louis Tindan, a representative of the Bolgatanga Municipal Health Directorate, underscored the vital role of nurses and midwives in healthcare delivery.
He urged them to embrace research and innovation, particularly in clinical practice.
Mr. Tindan, who is also a Principal Nursing Officer at the Directorate, stressed the importance of digital literacy, noting that while nurses and midwives possess strong clinical knowledge, some lag behind in digital skills. He therefore called on GRNMA leadership to prioritize digital training and invest in technology to better equip members in the fast-evolving healthcare space.
