Mission of South African Nursing Council

	To protect the public by setting education, practice and research standards;
	Collaborate with relevant partners for holistic health care;
	Monitor nursing and midwifery practice based on set criteria;
	Formulate and ensure the implementation of nursing and midwifery legislation and policies in response to societal needs.

Guided by the Values

Advocacy

Caring

Quality

Professionalism

Innovation

Relevance

This MISSION of South African Nursing Council was adopted by the 14^th South African Nursing Council at a Special Council Meeting held on 2 October 2008.