What are the Objectives of nursing act 33 2005 as amended in South africs?

The objectives of the Nursing Act 33 of 2005 as amended in South Africa are as follows:

*To provide for the establishment of a South African Nursing Council (SANC) to regulate the nursing profession and to provide for the registration of nurses and midwives.

*To provide for the accreditation of nursing education institutions and programmes.

*To provide for the ethical practice of nursing and midwifery.

*To promote the professional development of nurses and midwives.

*To protect the public from unsafe nursing and midwifery practice.

*To ensure that nurses and midwives are competent to practice.

*To promote research in nursing and midwifery.

*To promote collaboration between nurses and midwives and other health professionals.

*To promote the delivery of quality healthcare services.

*To promote the interests of the nursing profession.