C O V E R S T O R Y
The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill , 2023
The Act will replace the existing Indian Nursing Council with a modern regulatory structure , marking a significant legislative reform in the sector .
In a landmark move aimed at bringing transformative changes to the nursing education and practice landscape , the Parliament has passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission ( NNMC ) Bill , 2023 . Under the NNMC Act , a National Nursing and Midwifery Commission and Autonomous Boards at the National level will be established . Corresponding State Nursing and Midwifery Commissions will also be set up to regulate and maintain education and service standards , oversee professional conduct , and manage online and live Registers . One of the pivotal reforms introduced
by the Act will be the provision of fixed tenures for members and the chairperson of the Commission , eliminating reappointment and preventing vested interests . The National Commission will implement a standardized admission process to ensure consistency across nursing education . Moreover , it will focus on maintaining the competence of nursing and midwifery professionals to ensure high-quality healthcare services .
The NNMC Act will encourage the use of cutting-edge technology and innovation in nursing education . The Commission will collaborate with industry and other institutions to foster synergy , excellence , and research in the nursing field .
24
BioVoiceNews | August 2023