Nurse Practitioner

New Delhi, India – October 28, 2024 — The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has unveiled a landmark initiative aimed at transforming healthcare delivery and enhancing nursing specialization through three highly targeted Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency programs in Anesthesia, Nephrology, and Pediatric Nursing. This ambitious program aligns with India’s National Health Policy (NHP) of 2017, which highlights the importance of a […]

November 08, 2024 – In a major development for India’s healthcare sector, the Indian Nursing Council (INC) has officially launched the Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program on a pilot basis. This initiative, in collaboration with the University of Houston, introduces the highest academic qualification in nursing to the Indian education system, marking a crucial step […]

The Indian Nursing Council has taken a significant stride towards the advancement of nursing education and practice by introducing a new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This program specifically targets graduates of MSC Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Critical Care (NPCC) programs, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for elevated clinical practice and […]

India’s nursing industry is on a transformative journey towards international standards of excellence. The recent introduction of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) pilot program by the Indian Nursing Council has garnered praise and excitement. This article explores the significance of the DNP program, its potential impact on nursing practice, and India’s progress toward aligning […]

The healthcare landscape in India is on the brink of a transformative shift with the rapid integration of nurse practitioners (NPs) into the healthcare workforce. With the initiatives led by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Indian Nursing Council, every government hospital in the country is poised to have a nurse practitioner […]

The New Zealand government has recently taken decisive action to address the severe shortage of nurses in the country. To tackle the pressing nursing workforce crisis and attract qualified professionals, the government has expanded its immigration fast-track scheme, incorporating 32 healthcare roles. This significant development aims to alleviate the shortage and ensure essential positions within […]

On January 27, 2021, the Indian Nursing Council held a webinar to discuss the implementation of the Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery (NPM) program. The orientation was hosted by Dr. K. S. Bharati, Joint Secretary of the Indian Nursing Council. The NPM orientation featured eminent guests, namely Dr. Punita Ezhilarasu, Mr. Mithali Adhikary, President of SOMI, […]