Hi every one
HV's do not have the same problem because only qualified ones are
allowed to practice.
Ie any one can call themselves a OHN, this is similar for school nurses.
Becky
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Sent: 28 September 2006 10:52
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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] NMC register
I am still uncertain why so many apparently differing opinions are being
expressed by the NMC. Like Greta I long ago realised that the NMC is
not there for just me as a nurse but is there to set standards and
protect the public from unethical practises. However in setting the
standards and processes it seems they are not consulting with the nurses
of whatever branch of nursing these standards and processes are
applicable. I have always felt that it is set by individuals who have
little knowledge of the world in which we function and work. And they
seem to have lost the vision of nursing and become excessively
bureaucratic. I think Greta's comments about ensuring that nurses are
regulated is important and to be welcomed BUT I then expect the NMC to
act with the same level of professionalism, knowledge and understanding
as well as common sense that they expect from the nurse on the shop
floor. This seems to be lacking. At the moment confusion seems to
reign supreme. Just as it was suggested we register our opinions about
the very secretive possible sale of the RCN H'quarters is there any way
we can respond to these issues with the NMC. I believe we have the RCN
and we also have an OHA on a committee within the NMC so can they be
activated into acting on our behalf? I don't think I have ever seen the
RCN being proactive where OH is concerned but maybe they act behind the
scenes. But if enough OHA's were prepared to stick their heads over the
battlement could we put together some sort of proposal for the
registration of OHA's? And express our displeasure at the NMC not
allowing our branch of nursing to be recognised in its own right rather
than some add on extra to community nursing etc. Out of interest what
do HV'S do to register? Do they have the same problems or is it all
clearly set up for them? I cannot believe that OHA's are seriously
expected to re do their degrees when the failure of registration seems
to be a Council who don't really know what to do with us or even what we
do let alone have a know(by all the NMC staff)process in place. I would
like to know if the educational establishments who undertake OH training
are not flagging up these issues with both the students, the RCN and the
NMC. The big educational establishments must have some weight or does
the NMC only listen to its own voice. If that is the case no wonder all
is confusion and bureaucracy.
Regards
Sue
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