SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

2.4 Professional Growth and Advancement
A nurse is expected to grow professionally either vertically or
horizontally. This may be through:-
i) Up grading to improve on the current qualifications.
ii)
iii)
iv)
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) which may take
various forms ranging from refresher courses, workshops to short
and long term courses leading to Bachelors, Masters and PhD
degrees.
Research and publication of relevant material in the various
nursing specialties.
Continuous ethical and moral training to foster the required and
acceptable attitude towards clients, patients and colleagues in the
entire nursing and medical professions.
2.5 Career Progression
A Nurse can advance to higher grades on the basis of the following
conditions:-
i) Confirmation in appointment.
ii) Evidence of satisfactory performance.
iii) Existence of a vacant post.
iv) Attainment of necessary qualifications and relevant work
experience.
v) Personal interest in career growth and development
vi) Where there are no professional outlets a nurse shall be awarded
appropriate incremental credit in accordance with existing
regulations
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