Notes:
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The increased fees apply to restorations that are EFFECTIVE
from a date after 31 December 2010 - no matter when the fee is paid.
In other words, if you meet all the requirements for restoration after 31
December 2010 OR if you request restoration with effect from a date
after 31 December 2010.
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The reduced restoration fee will only apply if your name was
removed from the register at your own request - this must be confirmed with
the Council before paying the reduced amount.
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The above amounts all include 14% VAT.
Update on
the Status of Offering of Legacy Nursing Qualifications and Implementation of
the New Nursing Qualifications Registered on the National Qualifications
Framework
30 June 2010
Nursing Council has issued and update on the status of the
legacy qualifications and implementation of new nursing qualifications.
You are encouraged to find out what is happening by reading the circular.
The circular deals with the phasing out of the legacy
qualifications during 2012 and the interim arrangements in place until that
happens. The circular also gies an update on progress towards the
implementation of the new qualifications aligned to the National Qualifications
framework.
Click here to access
a copy of the circular from this website.
International Nurses Day - 12 May 2010
Message from the Chairperson of the South African Nursing Council
“Delivery Quality, Serving Communities: Nurses Leading Chronic Care”.
The International Nurses Day celebrates the birth of Florence Nightingale and presents the nurses globally with an opportunity to remember and reflect on the meaning and value of their contribution in the delivery of health care.
2010 is also the International Year of the Nurse celebrating the centennial of the death of Florence Nightingale which challenges all nurses to maintain their commitment beyond the Nurses Day celebrations.
The global drive towards the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals emphasizes reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and communicable and non communicable diseases. In South Africa it coincides with the national campaign against HIV / AIDS.
The South African Nursing Council celebrates this historical milestone by acknowledging the tireless efforts of all nurses in South Africa, who despite daily pressures and challenges, continue to prioritize the welfare of their patients. The Nursing Council further salutes nurses who have chosen to be part of the national campaign on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases.
Ms JN Makhanya
Chairperson
South African Nursing Council
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Am Responsible - National HIV Counselling and Testing drive
Minister of Health's Call to Retired Nurses
25 March 2010
The Minister of Health today called on retired nurses to become
involved in the national HIV Counselling and Testing drive. Adverts
appeared in most major newspapers and the Minister held a press briefing during
the morning.
South African Nursing Council
fully supports this initiative of the Department of Health and has issued its
own press release. Click here to see a copy of the
press release.
Further information can be obtained from the AIDS Helpline on
0800 012 322.
Statistics
for the Calendar year 2009 published on website
31 January 2010
Statistics for the calendar year 2009 have been published on the SANC website. The statistics represent the latest
available information regarding the numbers of nurses registered in South
Africa. Requests to include additional statistics of general interest have
been considered and a number of new sections will be available within the next
few weeks.
Watch out
for bogus SANC employees
5 October 2009
It has been brought to SANCs attention that imposters are
contacting Nursing Institutions with information that SANC will be conducting
surprise inspections in the near future.
In the report we have received, a certain Mr "Khumalo" is passing
himself off as "the newly appointed Senior Registrar for SANC in
KZN". It is certain tht this man (who is unknown to SANC) is up to no
good.
Please be very careful if you are approached by any
(unexpected) person claiming to be a SANC employee. Do NOT believe
any information you receive about "surprise inspections". Report
any suspicious contact of this nature to the Council and to the S A Police.
Usually, the only time that SANC conducts "surprise inspections" is
for illegal nursing schools - and the inspection team is accompanied by the
local S A Police (because it is a criminal act to operate an illegal nursing
school).
It appears from the information that we have received that this person may be
intending to collect "fines" if anything is found to be amis. Be
warned, that a SANC employee on inspection will never collect cash or other
payments on behalf of the Nursing Council. If anyone requests any such
payment, please refuse to comply with the illegal request. All
payments due to SANC should preferable be paid into the SANC bank account - the
details of which can be requested from the SANC offices in Pretoria (see the
Contact SANC link at the top of this page).
If you have any queries in this regard, please contact
SANC for clarity or confirmation of suspicious activities or
occurences. We will be pleased to assist you in this matter.
Council
meets with Critical Strategic Partners regarding developments in the Nursing Profession
28 August 2009
A ground breaking meeting was held between several critical partners
regarding future developments in the nursing profession on 28 August 2009.
Click here to see a copy of the
press release issued by the Nursing Council following the meeting.
Nursing Council warns public to beware of illegal "nursing training"
South African Nursing Council has issued a
press release warning the public to beware of illegal "nursing
training" that is not accredited by the Council or that is being conducted by institutions that have not been accredited
by the Council.
Click
here to see a copy of the press release.
Department of Health clarifies Section 22A (15) permits
for nurses
The Department of Health has clarified the new requirements for applicants
and explained the limitations on the use of Section 22A (15) permits by nurses
in a letter to the Council.
For full details, click here to go
to Medicines Policies and Guidelines.
Nursing Council Press Releases
- Press release 1/2010
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South African Nursing Council
supports National Department of Health HIV/AIDS Consulting and Testing
(HCT) campaign.
- Press release 1/2009
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The South African Nursing Council, the Democratic Nursing Organization of S A,
the National Department of Health and the Council for Higher Education meet to lay
the ground for engaging on matters relating to the developments in the nursing profession
- Earlier Press Releases
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Earlier press releases can be found under the Archive section of this
website.
Nursing Council Circulars
- Index to 2010 Circulars
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An index of all circulars issued by
South African Nursing Council
during 2010 - with links to each circular.
- Index to 2009 Circulars
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An index of all circulars issued by
South African Nursing Council
during 2009 - with links to each circular.
- Earlier Circulars
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Earlier circulars can be found under the Archive section of this
website.
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