The Nursing Scope: Volume 9, Issue 2 is Out!

 

The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) is pleased to announce the publication of Volume 9, Issue 2 of The Nursing Scope (TNS), our peer-reviewed, open-access journal. This marks the 12th issue published since the journal’s revitalization five years ago, reaffirming our commitment to advancing nursing scholarship, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary healthcare research.

Articles in This Issue can be accessed via the following DOIs

1. Objective Structured Clinical Examination among Nursing Students
Ndikom, M.C., Bright, C.A., Mpasa, F., Kibuuka, R., Yusuf, W.O., Ayegboyin, M., Omowaare, F.O., & Ojo, A.O. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 1–23.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/1-23

2. Self-Reported Empathy among Nursing and Medical Students
Ojewale, L.Y., & Okwa, G.B. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 24–42.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/24-42

3. Occupational Stress and Nursing Performance
Fatukasi, A.O., et al. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 43–60.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/43-60

4. Gestational Diabetes: Knowledge and Preventive Practices
Opara, H.C., Dijeh, C.E., Omotola, N.J., & Omeke, C.A. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 61–87.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/61-87

5. Human Resource Management in Nursing
Akingbesote, F.F., Odetola, T.D., & Joseph, J.G. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 88–105.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/88-105

6. Mental Health Challenges among Frontline Healthcare Workers during COVID-19
Aliyu, D., Anyebe, E.E., Gabriel, I., Taiwo, A.I., & Idris, S.H. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 106–125.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/106-125

7. Genetic Counselling Education and Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
Adeniji, O.M., Samuel, G.A., Ogbe, H.E., Ogbu, R.O., Okafor, F.U., & Ogunkorode, A.O. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 126–144.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/126-144

8. Compassion Fatigue and Coping Strategies among Nurses
Anyebe, E.E., Hamzat, A.T., Madu, T.N., Ejodkun, A., Omitogun, E.O., & Abraham, E. (2026). The Nursing Scope, 9(2), 145–164.
https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope92/145-164

Open Access

All articles are freely accessible and downloadable at https://app.thenursingscope.org/. Subscribe at no cost for unlimited access.

Call for Papers — Volume 9, Issue 3

Submissions are now open for Volume 9, Issue 3. We welcome original research, systematic and scientific reviews, practice improvement articles, case studies, clinical and academic essays, and other healthcare-related manuscripts.

Authors who wish to publish with The Nursing Scope may submit their manuscripts via email at gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com or directly through the journal website (https://app.thenursingscope.org/ ) by clicking the Submit Manuscript button.

ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online) | 0795-6541 (Print)

UGONSA...Make a Positive Change!!!

Read More »

The Nursing Scope: Volume 9, Issue 1 is Out!

 

The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) is pleased to announce the official release of Volume 9, Issue 1 of its esteemed peer-reviewed journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS). This publication represents the eleventh issue released since the journal’s revitalization five years ago, reflecting our continued commitment to advancing nursing scholarship, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary healthcare research.

Explore the Latest Research

This issue features high-quality, peer-reviewed articles addressing contemporary and impactful topics in nursing, medicine, and healthcare delivery. Each article contributes valuable insights aimed at strengthening clinical practice, education, and policy development. Readers are invited to explore the full articles through their respective Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) provided below:

Abdulmumeen, I. O., Abdullateef, S., Olakunle, O., Abubakar, M. K., Ibraheem, M. A., Amosa, R., Abubakar, A. S. (2026). Knowledge and factors influencing spontaneous abortion among antenatal clinic attendees in Ilorin East, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 1-12. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/1-21

Obuezue, O.G., Udeh, N.N., Anarado, A., Madu, O.T. (2026). Diabetic retinopathy screening in Enugu, South-East Nigeria: A cross-sectional study of patients' barriers and practices. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 22- 40. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/22-40

Ojumu B.A. and Ishola A.G. (2026). Shifting attitudes: A mental health intervention to reduce stigma among Nigerian Students. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 41- 57. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/41-57

Oke, O.O. (2026). Effect of Breastfeeding Support App on the knowledge and practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers in Selected Health Facilities in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 58 - 73. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/58-73

Nwodoh, C.O. & Urom-Ndubuisi, U.C. (2026). Knowledge of service-area health centres and available healthcare services among residents of a South-East Nigerian state capital. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 74- 93. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/74-93

Ayalogu, O.S. & Nwodoh, C.O. (2026). Prevalence of random blood pressure categories and gender differences among health sciences undergraduates of a Nigerian university: a cross-sectional study. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 94-109. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/94-109

Awoyinka, M.F., Paul-Adoga, C.U., & Ohaeri, B.M. (2026). Infertility-related stress, coping strategies, fertility adjustment, and self-help practice among women attending selected gynaecological clinics in Ibadan: a pilot study. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 110-131. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/110-131

Ibu, J.M., Ibu, T.M., & Otorkpa, O.J. (2026). Development of a framework for facilitating the implementation of “prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV” through mentor mothers’ program in military hospitals in Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 132- 151. ISSN:  2645–2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/132-152

Chikeme, P. C., Ezeh, C. W., Abonyi, E. O., Ani, P., & Ihudiebube-Splendor, C. (2026). Knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurse educators towards integrating research-based evidence into teaching methods in selected nursing training institutions in Enugu, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 152 - 169. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795–6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/153-171

Joseph, J. G., Mohammed, S., Daudu, M.J., Dele-Alonge, O.I. & Iliya, J. (2026). Health Providers’ Readiness for Health Education Service Provision in Primary Health Care Facilities, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 170- 190. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/172-192

Nwafulundu, O. O., Eseropheroghene, D. O., Edeh, C. Nwakaego, & Uzor, C. B. (2026). Knowledge and utilisation of contraceptives among female undergraduate nursing students of Evangel University Akaeze, Ebonyi State. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 191- 203. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/193-205

Nwodoh, C.O., and Obiekwe, G.C. (2026). Willingness to own a nurse-led private business among selected undergraduate nursing students of a Nigerian University. The Nursing Scope, 9(1), 204- 224. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope91/206-226

Open Access and Free Downloads

As an open-access journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS) provides unrestricted access to all published articles. Readers can visit our website at app.thenursingscope.org to view and download articles free of charge. Simply subscribe to the journal at no cost to gain access to unlimited article downloads. 

Call for Papers

We are pleased to announce that submissions are now open for our next issue, Volume 9, Issue 2. We welcome a wide range of scholarly and professional contributions, including research articles, practice improvement articles, scientific reviews, case studies, clinical essays, academic essays, and other healthcare-related manuscripts. Authors who wish to publish with The Nursing Scope may submit their manuscripts via email at gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com or directly through the journal website by clicking the Submit Manuscript button.

UGONSA...Make a Positive Change!!!

 

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Editor-in-Chief

Prof.  (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere,

University of Nigeria; The Nursing Scope Main Editorial Office

Email: gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com; ijeoma.ehiemere@unn.edu.ng; ijeomere@yahoo.com.

 

Secretary

Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi, DNP, M.Ed, RPON, GANV, CCRN, NEA-BC, PMHNP-BC

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com.

 

Assistant Secretary

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Email: ejembianyebe@gmail.com; anyebe.ee@unilorin.edu.ng.

 

Editors

Prof. Joseph Osuji

Mount Royal University, Canada

Email: josuji@mtroyal.ca; joseph.osuji@unn.edu.ng.

Prof. Mildred Edet John,

Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana

Email: miljohn2k@yahoo.com.

 

Prof. Omolola Oladunni Irinoye

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Email: oirinoye@oauife.edu.ng; omololaoni@gmail.com.

 

Prof. Saleh Ngaski Garba

Bayero University, Kano – Nigeria

Email: sngarba.nur@buk.edu.ng; salenga2004@gmail.com

 

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Email: ejembianyebe@gmail.com; anyebe.ee@unilorin.edu.ng.

 

Ass Prof. Akon Emmanuel Ndiok

University of Calabar, Nigeria

Email: ndioka@unical.edu.ng. ; eakon9850@gmqil.com

 

Dr. Adenike Adebola Olaitan Olaniyi

University College Hospital, Ibadan

Email: adenikeolaniyi4@gmail.com.

 

Dr. Chijioke O. Nwodoh

University of Nigeria

chijioke.nwodoh@unn.edu.ng; cjontheweb@yahoo.com.

 

Dr. Nelson C. Okpua

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Timur Laut, Malaysia

nelson.okpua@student.usm.my.

 

Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi,

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com.

  

Nurse Baidy Barry Afoi,

Bingham University PMB 0005 Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

barry.afoi@binghamuni.edu.ng, afoibarry@gmail.com, afoibarry@yahoo.com.

 

Nurse Ogechukwu A. Nwigbo

Firstcare Beneavin House Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

nwigboogechukwu@gmail.com.

 

Nurse Opeyemi Idowu Ojo

Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria

bisopedow@gmail.com.

 

 

Read More »

The Nursing Scope: Volume 8, Issue 3 is Now Available!

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of our esteemed journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS). This marks the Tenth issue published since the journal's revitalization four years ago.

Explore the Latest Research

This issue features four cutting-edge articles that delve into pressing topics in nursing, medicine, and healthcare. Click on the DOIs below to access the online versions:

Ogundare, T.T., Salami, R.A., Oluseye, O.M., Adeniyi, O.E., Atekoja, O.E., & Orji-Okafor, U. (2025). Perceived effects of peer counseling on exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers attending child welfare clinic in two selected hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 1-13. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/1-13

Adelami, T.F., Basil, P.N., Kakamission, P.M., Olorunmo, F.R., Olubiyi, S.K., Edward, M.I., & Esan, D.T. (2025). Assessing the awareness and utilization of academic support services among undergraduates at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji‑Arakeji, Osun State. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 14-32. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/14-32

Oladosu, T.O., Awoseemo, A.B., Abiodun, C.S., & Faronbi, J.O. (2025). Quality of life of patients with glaucoma in tertiary hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria.The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 33-46. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/33-46

Chukwu, S.N. (2025). Digitalization of nursing education in Nigeria: implications for practice. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 47-55. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/47-55

Omitogun, E.O., Olaoye, K.O., Omirin, T.C., & Adejumo, O. (2025). Family roles in relapse prevention among relatives of patients living with schizophrenia in neuropsychiatric hospitals, South-West Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 56-66. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/56-66

Ovuoba-Emeka, S.N. (2025). Integrated management of childhood illness as a strategy for reducing under-five mortality: a literature review. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 67-71. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/67-71

Sani, B.S., Salihu, A.K., Dalhat, S.K., Sani, A. M., Sani, S.M., Bashir, S., Usman, U.M., Rajah, A.S., Balarabe, R., Abdullahi, S., & Opeyemi, E.O. (2025). Characterization of digital eye strain among undergraduate nursing students at distance learning center, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 72-82. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/72-82

Ovuoba-Emeka, S.N. (2025). Socio-demographic factors that affect utilization of family planning services among rural women of Nwofe in Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 83-95. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/83-95

Shittu, M.A., Anyebe, E.E., Omoniyi, S.O., Adeshina, K.A. & Imam, R.T. (2025). Relationship between sleep pattern and behaviour of students of health sciences in a Nigerian University. The Nursing Scope, 8(3), 96-107. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope83/96-107

 

Open Access and Free Downloads

As an open-access journal, TNS provides unrestricted access to all published articles. Visit our website at https://app.thenursingscope.org/ , to view and download articles free of charge. Simply subscribe to our journal (free of charge) to access and download as many articles as you like, all at no cost.

Call for Papers

We are now accepting submissions for our next issue (Volume 8, Issue 4). If you have a research article, practice improvement article, scientific review, case study, clinical essay, academic essay, or other healthcare-related article that you would like to publish, please submit it to us for consideration via this email gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com  or directly via the journal website by clicking on the submit manuscript button.

UGONSA...Make a Positive Change!!!

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Editor-in-Chief

Prof.  (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere,

University of Nigeria; The Nursing Scope Main Editorial Office

Email: gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com; ijeoma.ehiemere@unn.edu.ng; ijeomere@yahoo.com.

 

Secretary

Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi,

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com.

 

Assistant Secretary

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Email: ejembianyebe@gmail.com; anyebe.ee@unilorin.edu.ng.

 

Editors

 

Prof. Joseph Osuji

Mount Royal University, Canada

Email: josuji@mtroyal.ca; joseph.osuji@unn.edu.ng.

 

Prof. Mildred Edet John,

Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana

Email: miljohn2k@yahoo.com.

 

Prof. Omolola Oladunni Irinoye

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Email: oirinoye@oauife.edu.ng; omololaoni@gmail.com.

 

Prof. Elkenah Chubike Ndie

National Open University of Nigeria

Email: endie@noun.edu.ng.; chubike05@yahoo.com.

 

Prof. Saleh Ngaski Garba

Bayero University, Kano – Nigeria

Email: sngarba.nur@buk.edu.ng; salenga2004@gmail.com

 

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Email: ejembianyebe@gmail.com; anyebe.ee@unilorin.edu.ng.

 

Ass Prof. Akon Emmanuel Ndiok

University of Calabar, Nigeria

Email: ndioka@unical.edu.ng. ; eakon9850@gmqil.com

 

Dr. Adenike Adebola Olaitan Olaniyi

University College Hospital, Ibadan

Email: adenikeolaniyi4@gmail.com.

 

Dr. Chijioke O. Nwodoh

University of Nigeria

chijioke.nwodoh@unn.edu.ng; cjontheweb@yahoo.com.

 

Dr. Nelson C. Okpua

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Timur Laut, Malaysia

nelson.okpua@student.usm.my.

 

Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi,

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com. 

 

Nurse Baidy Barry Afoi,

Bingham University PMB 0005 Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

barry.afoi@binghamuni.edu.ng, afoibarry@gmail.com, afoibarry@yahoo.com.

 

Nurse Ogechukwu A. Nwigbo

Firstcare Beneavin House Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

nwigboogechukwu@gmail.com.

Nurse Opeyemi Idowu Ojo

Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria

bisopedow@gmail.com.

 

 

  

Read More »

The Nursing Scope: Volume 8, Issue 1 Now Available!

 We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of our esteemed journal, The Nursing Scope (TNS). This marks the eighth issue published since the journal's revitalization four years ago.

Explore the Latest Research

This issue features four cutting-edge articles that delve into pressing topics in nursing and healthcare. Click on the DOIs below to access the online versions:

Oko, C.C., Njaka, S., Ibeneme, G., Okpua, N. (2025). Factors influencing compliance with hand hygiene practices among nurses in neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care units nurses of a federal university teaching hospital in south-eastern Nigeria: a qualitative study The Nursing Scope, 8(1), 1-14. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope81/1-14

 

Muhammed, A., & Ango, F. (2025). Challenges of preterm infants’ care in the special baby care unit of Sokoto metropolis: perspectives of nurses and mothers. The Nursing Scope, 8(1) 15-22. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope81/15-22

 

Okpua, N.C., Oko, C.C., Njaka, S., Ibeneme, G., Nwedu, A.B. (2025). Post-pandemic impacts of COVID-19 responses among healthcare providers:  A cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary hospital. The Nursing Scope, 8(1), 23-41. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope81/23-41

 

Nshi, G. I., & Ogwu, C.A. (2025). The immortal cancer cell hypothesis: are there implications for cancer, soil formation, and climate change? The Nursing Scope, 8(1), 40-43. ISSN:  2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope81/40-43

 

Open Access and Free Downloads

As an open-access journal, TNS provides unrestricted access to all published articles. Visit our website at https://thenursingscope.org/ , to view and download articles free of charge. Simply subscribe to our journal to access and download as many articles as you like, all at no cost.

Call for Papers

We are now accepting submissions for our next issue (Volume 8, Issue 2). If you have a research article, review, case study, clinical essay, academic essay, or other article that you would like to publish, please submit it to us for consideration via this email gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com  

UGONSA...Make a Positive Change!!!

Signed

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS

Editor-in-Chief

Prof.  (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere,

University of Nigeria; The Nursing Scope Main Editorial Office

Email: gnan2ugonsa@gmail.com; ijeoma.ehiemere@unn.edu.ng; ijeomere@yahoo.com.

 

Editors

Prof. Joseph Osuji

Mount Royal University, Canada

Email: josuji@mtroyal.ca; joseph.osuji@unn.edu.ng.

Prof. Mildred Edet John,

Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana

Email: miljohn2k@yahoo.com.

 

Prof. Omolola Oladunni Irinoye

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Email: oirinoye@oauife.edu.ng; omololaoni@gmail.com.

 

Prof. Elkenah Chubike Ndie

National Open University of Nigeria

Email: endie@noun.edu.ng.; chubike05@yahoo.com.

 

Prof. Saleh Ngaski Garba

Bayero University, Kano – Nigeria

Email: sngarba.nur@buk.edu.ng; salenga2004@gmail.com

 

Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe

University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Email: ejembianyebe@gmail.com; anyebe.ee@unilorin.edu.ng.

 

Dr. Akon Emmanuel Ndiok

University of Calabar, Nigeria

Email: ndioka@unical.edu.ng. ; akonndiok157@gmail.com.

 

Dr. Adenike Adebola Olaitan Olaniyi

University College Hospital, Ibadan

Email: adenikeolaniyi4@gmail.com.

 

Dr. Chijioke O. Nwodoh

University of Nigeria

chijioke.nwodoh@unn.edu.ng; cjontheweb@yahoo.com.

 

Dr. Nelson C. Okpua

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Timur Laut, Malaysia

nelson.okpua@student.usm.my.

 

Dr Goodluck I. Nshi,

Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

Email: mekagoodluck@yahoo.com.

 

Nurse Baidy Barry Afoi,

Bingham University PMB 0005 Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

barry.afoi@binghamuni.edu.ng, afoibarry@gmail.com, afoibarry@yahoo.com.

 

Nurse Ogechukwu A. Nwigbo

Firstcare Beneavin House Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

nwigboogechukwu@gmail.com.

 

Nurse Opeyemi Idowu Ojo

Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria

bisopedow@gmail.com.

Read More »

TOTAL WITHDRAWAL OF THE COURT CASE INSTITUTED AGAINST NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NMCN) OVER THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE(S) WITH THE NMCN

 

TOTAL WITHDRAWAL OF THE COURT CASE INSTITUTED AGAINST NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NMCN) OVER THE REVISED GUIDELINES FOR VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE(S) WITH THE NMCN                                                                                                                                     

Nigerian Nurses under the auspices of the Graduate Nurses Association of Nigeria (GNAN), has withdrawn the Court Case filed against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN) over the Revised Guidelines for Verification of Certificate(s) with N&MCN. This is contained in a letter co-signed by it national President and General Secretary, Nr. Ojo, Opeyemi and Nr. Eteng, Philip, addressed to her legal representative in the Federal High Court sitting in Egugu, the Enugu State Capital. The letter read; 

All States and Unit Chapters of UGONSA,
All States Chairmen and Secretaries of UGONSA,

All Nursing Communities in Nigeria and the Diaspora,

The General Public.

 

Dear UGONSITES,

 

The National Administrative Council (NAC) of UGONSA conveys the fraternal greetings of all her members to you, and to the Nursing profession both in Nigeria and in diaspora.

2.      It should be recalled that the NMCN in a Circular Ref. No. N&MCN/SG/RO/MH/14/VOL.1/40, dated 7^th February 2024, released revised guidelines and requirements to be met by all applicants seeking Verification of Certificate(s) to foreign Nursing Boards/Council.

3.      Recall, also, that UGONSA in her attempt to draw the attention of the NMCN through the Registrar of the Council, to the damming consequences the contents of the Circular would have on the nursing profession if it is allowed to thrive, appealed to the Council in her letter Ref. No. UG/NAT/24/NMCN/LVGP/01, dated 9^th February 2024, titled: URGENT APPEAL FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE NEW NURSING REGISTRATION VERIFICATION POLICY, stating her commitment to dialogue and collaboration with NMCN, and other stakeholders in Nursing to achieve a favourable guidelines for Nigerian Nurses and Nursing Profession.

4.      Dear Comrades, given the promptness of the circular’s effective date of implementation (1^st March 2024), and what seemed to be an act of ignominy and disdain towards UGONSA by the Registrar due to the perceived silence to our letter dated 9^th of February, 2024, the association was left with no option than to approach the court for legal redress, praying the court to prevail on the Registrar cum Council to suspend the implementation of the circular pending when the contending issues in the circular are internally addressed. Hence, the court case against NMCN authorized/instituted on the 18^th of February 2024.

5.      Note, also, that the association, in her reply to the NANNM National President on his call for the association to withdraw the Court Case to allow NANNM resolve the issues in the guidelines, called the NANNM President to advise the Council to consult widely by engaging all stakeholders for a possible dialogue for out of Court settlement, while reinstating her commitment for making a positive change that gears towards peace, unity, harmony and progress in the Nursing Profession. All these measures affirm the association’s desire, ab initio, for dialogue and in-house settlement.

6.      Dear Nigerian Nurses. UGONSA makes bold to state that all the actions taken on this process were in good intent, and entirely for the interest and benefit of Nigerian Nurses both at home and in the diaspora, and for the future of the Nursing Profession in Nigeria, as the guidelines, as it were, challenged the autonomy of Nursing as a profession, and seen as an infringement on the fundamental human rights of Nigerian Nurses.

7.    Permit us, therefore, to say that, in life, maturity entails knowing when to fight and when to quit fighting to give room for negotiation, peace, and progress, and living to fight another day.

8.      It was on the above premise that UGONSA, with other two concerned Nursing groups that equally sued the Council on the same subject, came together to form a formidable coalition that initiated the dialogue meeting with the Registrar of NMCN, with our dear Mother, Nurse Franca Okafor, the Director of Nursing Services (the Grand Ambassador of Nightingalic Virtue (GANV)) in the Federal Ministry of Health mediating the negotiation process.

9.      Dear Comrades, the NAC,  haven taken into consideration the SWOT analysis of the whole process, came to a reasonable conclusion that, despite the strength and chances of our position in court, the harsh effect of the NMCM’s decision to suspend the verification of certificates of numerous colleagues and nurses all over the world until whenever the cases are concluded in court made us believe that further pursuance of justice in the court may jeopardize the lives and chances of Nurses whom we are fighting for. This belief led the NAC, in her emergency meeting held on the 17^th of July, 2024, to agree unanimously and decide to withdraw the Court Case totally, to allow for further dialogue between the Coalition of the Concerned Nurses and the NMCN towards re-opening of Certificate Verification Portal, and formulation of acceptable Guidelines for Certification Verification for Nurses.

10  We, therefore, appreciate all of you who stood by the association while this process lasted, either through phone calls, messages, and financial support. Please know that by taking our destiny into our hands by seeking redress in court, Nigerian Nurses and Nursing Profession are the winners of the struggle, and have made a bold statement to the powers that be for future struggles. Be assured that UGONSA is ever ready to partner with all well-meaning individuals or groups to make a positive change in the Nursing Profession.

11  Thank you. 

Read More »