Guyana to coach 1,000 registered nurses yearly
Beginning subsequent month, the Ministry of Well being in Guyana can be rolling out a registered nursing program geared toward coaching 1,000 folks yearly.
Upon profitable completion, individuals can be assured a job inside the well being sector.
“In a few month’s time, we’re going to divulge heart’s contents to most of the people and to individuals who’re certified…We’re opening a name for individuals who’re concerned about doing the registered nursing program. We need to begin a program with 1,000 individuals this 12 months,” Minister of Well being, Dr Frank Anthony introduced on Saturday.
He made the announcement whereas delivering an tackle on the commissioning of a complete diabetes heart positioned in East Coast Demerara.
Based on Anthony, whereas coaching has been obtainable for individuals concerned about nursing over time, area has been restricted.
“And due to restricted area, individuals would apply for nursing after which they’re turned down. Now with 1,000 areas being obtainable this 12 months, we count on that each one that [has] an curiosity in doing nursing would have a chance to nursing,” he mentioned.
“I can guarantee you that everybody who’s concerned about doing this now we can have an area for you on this program.”
The well being minister mentioned the goal is to coach 3,000 folks in nursing over the following three years.
As soon as efficiently accomplished, he mentioned individuals can be assured a job with the Ministry of Well being.
Individuals concerned about this system are required to have a minimal of 5 CSEC topics, together with Arithmetic and English.
In the meantime, Anthony mentioned seven new regional hospitals are presently being constructed and all the hospitals within the hinterland are being up to date.
As such, he mentioned with the infrastructure and tools obtainable, the ministry has acknowledged the necessity for educated people within the space of medication.
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