International Nursing Week: Experts Advocate For Increased Investment in Training

During the celebration of International Nursing Week, held at the Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre in Abuja on Thursday, May 9th, health experts emphasized the importance of investing more in nurse training to enhance the quality of healthcare services.

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Nurses fulfill various crucial roles in the healthcare sector, serving as the cornerstone of patient care. Their responsibilities include providing direct care to patients, advocating for their needs and preferences, and educating families about health conditions and treatment plans.Therefore, investing in the training of nursing students is ess ential.

Olalekan Olatise, the medical director of Zenith Medical and Kidney Centre, highlighted the invaluable role nurses play in healthcare, emphasizing that they constitute a significant portion of the healthcare workforce in every country, with over 30% being nurses.

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Several experts stressed the importance of investing in nurse training, asserting that every healthcare facility should prioritize this aspect.

Fadeke Olatisi, a senior family nurse practitioner, emphasized that nursing goes beyond simply administering medication or injections, underscoring the need for ongoing education and training for nurses.

Furthermore, the experts suggested that creating favorable working conditions for nurses by the government would encourage more students to pursue nursing careers, thus alleviating the current shortage of nurses in the country.