What does ECSACON mean?
East, Central and Southern African College of Nursing (ECSACON)
What are the responsibilities of ECSACON?
ECSACON is the professional body for nurses and midwives in the East, Central and Southern Africa (ECSA) region. It is mandated to strengthen the Nursing and Midwifery profession so as to respond to ever changing health needs of the population in the ECSA region.
When was ECSACON formed?
1990
The East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing (ECSACON) was established in 1990 as an executing arm of the then Commonwealth Regional Health Community Secretariat for East, Central and Southern Africa (CRHCS-ECSA) in the area of nursing and midwifery.
How many countries are in ECSACON?
16 ECSA countries
The study design also benefitted from consultation with ECSACoN re- presentatives during the workshops held in Nairobi (on March 2018) and in Singapore (June 2019). QUAD members from each of the 16 ECSA countries included in the study.
Who is the current president of ECSACON?
Ms Keoagtse Kgwabi
Office bearers for the year 2019 to 2022 term of office were also elected who included Ms Keoagtse Kgwabi from Botswana as ECSACON President and Mrs Theresa Sikateyo from Zambia as ECSACON Vice president.
What is the function of Zuno?
The Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) is a trade union and professional organisation for nurses and midwives in Zambia working in both the private and public sectors. We are committed protecting and promoting the interests of nurses and midwives through effective representation and worker education.
Who is the current vice president of General Nursing Council of Zambia?
Dr Catherine Mubita-Ngoma | University of Zambia.
Who is the current president of General Nursing Council of Zambia?
Director Nursing Services at the Ministry of Health and President of the General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNCZ) Dr. Lonia Mwape has called on all Zambian Nurses and Midwive…
What are the advantages of ZUNO?
Successful negotiation of salary and working conditions, training of shop stewards, junior female nurses (empowerment training) and nurse leaders, regular publication of a nursing magazine and a recognized position as negotiator for nurses are just some of the benefits ZUNO provides to its members.
When was ZUNO formed?
2001
The partnership between the Norwegian Nurses Organisation (NNO) and the Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) started in its current form in 2001 (at that time Zambia Nurses Association).
Who is Rosemary kabonga?
Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya has appointed Chilonga School of Nursing Principal Tutor Rosemary Kabonga as General Nursing Council of Zambia Chairperson. Lonia Mwape from UNZA School of Medicine Department of Nursing Sciences has been appointed Deputy Chairperson. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Dr.
What is a nursing diagnosis a syndrome?
A syndrome diagnosis refers to a cluster of nursing diagnoses that occur in a pattern or can all be addressed through the same or similar nursing interventions. Examples of this diagnosis include: While not an official type of nursing diagnosis, possible nursing diagnosis applies to problems suspected to arise.
How are nursing diagnoses approved by NANDA-I?
Nurses can submit diagnoses to the Diagnostic Review Committee for review. The NANDA-I board of directors give the final approval for incorporation of the diagnosis into the official list of labels. As of 2020, NANDA-I has approved 244 diagnoses for clinical use, testing, and refinement. History and Evolution of Nursing Diagnosis
What is an example of a nursing diagnosis statement?
Three-part nursing diagnosis statement is also called the PES format which includes the Problem, Etiology, and Signs and Symptoms. Examples of three-part nursing diagnosis statement include: Impaired Physical Mobility related to decreased muscle control as evidenced by inability to control lower extremities.
What is a problem-focused diagnosis in nursing?
A patient problem present during a nursing assessment is known as a problem-focused diagnosis. Generally, the problem is seen throughout several shifts or a patient’s entire hospitalization. However, it may be resolved during a shift depending on the nursing and medical care. Problem-focused diagnoses have three components.