NIA Recruits More Local and Foreign Nurses to Enhance Human Capacity in the Healthcare System on Nevis

“I’m pleased to announce that we have secured the services of three additional Philippine nurses to work at the Alexandra Hospital, we welcome them, Nevis.

Mr. Brantley had made continuous appeals for locals to join the noble profession of nursing, highlighting that the NIA provides financing for those who choose to study in that field, whether at the College Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) or at the university level.

He noted with pleasure that several local persons have recently heeded the government’s implications to pursue a career in nursing.

“It must also be noted that since our appeal in 2021 for persons to enter the nursing profession four individuals have entered the Nursing Assistant program and four have entered the Bachelor’s Degree program at CFBC.

“All students are given financial support from the Nevis Island Administration and so I’m happy that our entreaties have not fallen on deaf ears and we are slowly building up our nursing cohort to provide relief. Many people would not know that during the pandemic in particular we had some nurses working very long shifts; 12 hours and sometimes longer. So the nursing shortage has really had an effect on us and taken a toll on our nursing staff,” he said.

The NIA’s financial assistance for those pursuing nursing includes payment of a monthly stipend that would provide some financial ease while they complete their education.