I agree with you Sir Luther. I do also believe that even though you have the highest position in nursing, you couldnt do anything over the politicians. But I must ask, will a five year course in nursing education assure more competitive nurses? What if market capitalism still runs in the nursing schools today? Does adding one year to our curriculum makes us more competitive than those who studied nursing for only four years?

luder wrote:

I believe that our nurse leaders will not allow our profession to be exploited. although they have no power to go against the flow. being in a high position means having more responsibilities that would include being expected to follow legislation. the point is although it seems that the politicians have control over what happens to the educational system, it would be up to our nurse leaders to make sure that we get the best of what the policies dictates. a five yr nursing course is not a bad idea, if it will produce more competitive nurses, not easily said when it comes to caring attitudes. but at least, we're confident they won't jeopardize patient safety.

I believe it is a matter of quality, not quantity of units. The Philippines is known to run around the bush and have knee-jerk reactions to situations. Adding another year would not solve the root of the problem, which is the lack of quality teaching in some schools. Do you agree?

Kriselda Anne Moreno wrote:

I agree with you Sir Luther. I do also believe that even though you have the highest position in nursing, you couldnt do anything over the politicians. But I must ask, will a five year course in nursing education assure more competitive nurses? What if market capitalism still runs in the nursing schools today? Does adding one year to our curriculum makes us more competitive than those who studied nursing for only four years? luder wrote: I believe that our nurse leaders will not allow our profession to be exploited. although they have no power to go against the flow. being in a high position means having more responsibilities that would include being expected to follow legislation. the point is although it seems that the politicians have control over what happens to the educational system, it would be up to our nurse leaders to make sure that we get the best of what the policies dictates. a five yr nursing course is not a bad idea, if it will produce more competitive nurses, not easily said when it comes to caring attitudes. but at least, we're confident they won't jeopardize patient safety.