Nursing
Nursing is the backbone of the healthcare delivery system, accounting for over 50% of health professionals. Nurses play vital roles in providing care both within hospitals and in the community. Strengthening the nursing profession is essential, not only through specialized skills but by fostering a broader understanding of nursing’s contribution to improved healthcare.
Role and Importance of Nursing
- Healthcare delivery is labor-intensive, with nurses playing a crucial role in ensuring quality care. Collaborative efforts are needed to enhance nursing and midwifery services by expanding nurses’ knowledge and skills to uphold high standards of care. Education and training are foundational to professional practice, aiming to provide the best possible care for patients, families, and communities.
Training Programs
- Master’s in emergency medicine
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Response
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- First Aid
Mission Statement
Nursing and midwifery are dynamic professions focused on providing quality healthcare and promoting the quality of life for Bhutan’s people.
Objectives
- Ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care.
- Prioritize in-service training for nurses to improve healthcare quality consistently.