Act of praying for patients is not part of nursing practice- NMCN Registrar

Dr. Faruk Abu-Bakr, the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), emphasized that the act of praying for patients by nurses should not be associated with their professional conduct.

In response to the recent incident involving a Nigerian nurse who was dismissed and deported from the United Kingdom for praying for a dying patient, Abu-Bakr stated that nurses have a responsibility to care for patients regardless of their religious or ethnic background.

He emphasized that religion is a personal freedom and should not interfere with the duties of a healthcare professional.

Abu-Bakr, represented by NMCN Project Manager, Olaniyi Adeyemi, further explained that the profession of nursing requires healthcare providers to prioritize the well-being of patients, regardless of their beliefs or faith.

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He stressed that one of the ethical principles of the nursing profession is to provide care to all patients, irrespective of their ethnic background or religious affiliation.

Abu-Bakr cautioned that the preferences or status of patients should not influence the level of care they receive, emphasizing the importance of treating every individual with equal respect and professionalism.

The Vice Chancellor of Uniosun, Professor Clement Adebooye, also commended the newly inducted nurses and highlighted the consistent excellence of nursing students from the university in their final professional examinations over the past four years.

He expressed gratitude to the NMCN for increasing the admission quota for the Nursing Science program from 50 to 150, acknowledging the opportunity for more students to contribute to the well-being of fellow citizens.

Professor Adebooye encouraged the inductees to have faith in Nigeria and prioritize serving local and urban communities, emphasizing the significant impact they can make in the lives of those in need.