Uniforms and badges

(1) In this part of these Rules the expression “registered nurse or midwife” means a nurse or midwife registered in the general part or any supplementary part of the Register. (2) The uniforms and badges of registered nurses or midwives shall be such uniforms and badges as the Council may decide. (3) The various uniforms in all their details shall be strictly adhered to and no alteration or embellishment of any kind is permitted. A registered nurse or midwife wearing the uniform shall wear the complete uniform and shall not wear any part of the uniform by itself. (4) No registered nurse or midwife shall purchase or wear the uniform and badge without a permit from the Secretary to do so, but the wearing of the uniform by registered nurses or midwives shall not be compulsory. (5) A registered nurse or midwife desirous of obtaining the uniform or badge shall apply to the Secretary for a permit and must furnish the following particulars– (a) name in block letters; (b) registration number; (c) date of registration; 26 (d) the part of the Register in which she is registered. (6) The completed uniform or material for the uniform must be obtained only from the firms appointed by the Council and must be made with designs approved by the Council. (7) The uniform must not be given away unless all registered braid, buttons and badges have been removed. (8) The badge may be worn with or without the uniform and shall only be obtained from the Council. The badge must be suitably affixed to the right of the person. Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 27 FIRST SCHEDULE [Rule 4] FORM OF REGISTER Each part of the Register shall show in respect of each nurse or midwife admitted, the following particulars– (a) Registration number; (b) Full names and if married, maiden name; (c) Permanent address; (d) Date and place of registration; (e) Qualifications. (Under this heading shall appear the qualification in each case for admission to the Register (including certificate of training, if any) the dates of obtaining such qualification and every hospital in which the qualifying training has been received). 28 SECOND SCHEDULE [Rule 13] THE NURSES AND MIDWIVES REGISTRATION ACT APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION To The Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize. 1. I hereby apply for admission to the General* midwifery,* (other specified)* part of the Register of Nurses for the sick and of midwives. My particulars are submitted below. 2. Full name. 3. Date and place of birth. 4. Married or single. 5. Maiden name. 6. Full permanent postal address. 7. *(a) Having been successful in the Council’s (final nurses’ examination) * (Midwifery examination) * (other specified examination) * held on I hereby request the Council to enter my name in the appropriate part of the Register maintained by the Council. *(b) I am to the best of my knowledge and belief qualified to be entered in the (specify) part of the Register of the Nurses for the sick and of Midwives maintained and kept by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize in support of which I enclose the following documents (or photostatic or certified copies of the same) including evidence that my name has been entered in the register of Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 29 at and three references of good character, and I hereby request the Council to enter my name in the said part of the said Register. (List documents here. If any document is not available state here the reason and give address(es) of training institution (s) from which evidence of training can be obtained). 8. I promise in the event of my being so registered and in consideration thereof to be bound by and conform in all respects to the rules for the time being in force. 9. I enclose herewith the sum of $ in respect of my registration fee. Signature of applicant Witness to signature if paragraph 7(b) applies. Return this form to the Secretary, Nurses and Midwives Council, Belize City Hospital. If you are married, your marriage certificate should be enclosed. *Strike out if not applicable 30 Schedule of Registration Fees General Trained Nurses $4.00 Midwifery Trained Nurses $2.00 Mental Trained Nurses $2.00 Auxiliary Nurses $2.00 Practical Nurses $2.00 A renewal fee of $1.00 will be required annually from all nurses who wish to maintain their names on the Register. Any person who has paid the fee for the Council’s examinations in Belize is exempt from payment of the initial registration fee. Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 31 THIRD SCHEDULE [Rule 15] SYLLABUS OF SUBJECTS FOR EXAMINATION PART I [Rule 15 (b)] Preliminary Examination (a) The minimum number of lectures which shall be given are as followsAnatomy 40 Physiology 30 Bacteriology 35 Hygiene 10 Theory and Practice of Nursing 40 First Aid 10 (b) The candidate shall have attended at least 75 % of the lectures given. (c) The candidate shall have undergone practical instruction in the wards in the subjects included in the theory and practice of nursing in the syllabus of subjects for examination. Final Examination (a) The minimum number of lectures which shall be given are as followsDoctors lectures Tutorial lectures Medicine and Medical Nursing 25 25 Surgery and Surgical Nursing 25 25 Gynaecology and Gynaecological Nursing 10 10 32 Paediatrics 8 8 Theory and Practice of Nursing 150 hours (b) The candidate shall have undergone practical instruction in the wards in the subjects included in the theory and practice of nursing in the subjects for examination. PART II [Rule 15 (c)] SYLLABUS FOR EXAMINATION OF MIDWIVES (a) The minimum number of lectures and instruction shall be as follows25 lectures by Medical Officers, 30 Tutorials embracing the following topicsAnatomy of the Pelvis: Measurements, divisions, abnormalities. The organs of Generation: The breasts. The Foetal Skull The Ovum and Foetus: Formation of the placenta, abnormalities, umbilical cord, foetal circulation Pregnancy and Antenatal care: Signs, symptoms and duration, special tests for pregnancy, diet and blood pressure. The Mechanism of Labour The Management of Labour: Normal labour, twins and multiple pregnancies. The Puerperium and Postnatal Care Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 33 Abnormalities of Pregnancy: Abortion, hydatidiform mole, extra uterine gestation, ante-partum haemorrhage, post-partum haemorrhage, toxaemias of pregnancy, eclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarium, pyelitis of pregnancy, intra uterine death of foetus, rhesus factor. Abnormalities of Labour: Complications of 1st and 2nd stages of labour. Uterine inertia, precipitate labour, tonic contractions of the uterus, malpresentations and malposition of the foetus. Occiput posterior position. Breech presentations. Presentation and prolapse of cord. Disproportion and trial labour: obstructed labour. Injuries during delivery. Complications of the 3rd Post-partum haemorrhage. Retained stage of Labour: placenta, Inversion of the uterus. Diseases associated with Pregnancy including Tuberculosis Diabetes. Diseases associated with the Puernerium. The New-born Infant: Prematurity. Drugs used in Midwifery Venereal Diseases. Degenerative Processes: Malignant growths. Analgesia used in Midwifery. 34 Relaxation and Exercises. (b) The candidate shall have attended and watched the progress of no fewer than twenty labours, making abdominal and rectal examinations during the course of labour and personally delivering the patients and nursing them during the lying- in period for at least ten days. Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 35 FOURTH SCHEDULE [Rule 18 (1)] NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL FOR BELIZE FORM I Certificate in support of Application to sit for the Preliminary Examination Result 1. I certify that No. (Name of candidate) (Index number of candidate) has (a) undergone a course of months training during the period to at the school of nursing/hospital, which period of training included weeks preliminary instruction before entry to the wards in accordance with the conditions under which the said school of nursing/hospital is recognised as a training establishment by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize; and (b) attended the courses of lectures prescribed by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize, specifically as followsLectures Given Lectures Attended Anatomy Bacteriology Hygiene Theory and practice of Nursing First Aid Subject 2. I have been personally acquainted with the said for a period of years months from to and during this period her conduct has been satisfactory. 36 3. The said has paid a fee of $2.00 for her examination. 4. I hereby declare that all the particulars herein contained are in every respect complete and true. Matron or Nurse Tutor Date Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 37 FOURTH SCHEDULE [Rule 18 (1)] FORM 1A Application to sit for the Preliminary Examination This form is to be filled in and signed by Candidate. This Form will NOT BE ACCEPTED unless it is completely filled up in Accordance with the rules and accompanied by a Certificate of Instruction, Declaration, Examination fee and addressed envelopes. It must be returned no later than to the Secretary, Nurses and Midwives Council for Belize, c/o Belize Hospital. I submit herewith my application to sit the preliminary examination in My particulars are as follows: Surname: (Please use block capitals) Other names (in full): Place and date of birth: Permanent Private Address (not hospital): (The Secretary should be notified immediately of any change) Place and date of birth: Place Age Full date of birth 38 State here in writing whether single, married or widow. If married or widow give maiden name and enclose marriage certificate. Name of School from which you are entering: Have you previously sent in an entry form? Have you at any time previously applied for Entrance to the Preliminary Examination either from your present school or from any other school? (Important – please state “Yes” or “No”) If so state– (1) Name of Training School …………………………………………………… (2) Date of examination …………………………………………………… (3) Result …………………………………………………… Before signing please verify that every section has been completed and that the particulars given are accurate. I hereby declare that the above particulars are in every respect true and correct. Signature of Candidate (Please give your full name in your own handwriting) Date: This entry is made subject to the provisions of the published rules. Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 39 FOURTH SCHEDULE [Rule 18 (2)] NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL FOR BELIZE No. ..................................... FORM 2 Certificate in support of application to sit for the Final Examination for General Trained Nurses GENERAL For official use Result IMPORTANT 1. Candidates entering from Approved Training SchoolCandidates are required to have Section A of this certificate filled up and signed by the matron and/or Sister Tutor of the training School or other persons occupying similar position. SECTION A 1. I certify that Commenced her period of training (name of candidate) As a Student Nurse on at Her training as prescribed by the Nurses and Midwives Council is due to terminate on 40 2. The abovementioned candidate has attended a course or courses of lectures as prescribed by the Nurses and Midwives Council of Belize, specifically as followsLectures Lectures Attended Given Medicine and Medical Nursing Surgery and Surgical Nursing Gynaecology and Gynaecological Nursing Theory and Practice of Nursing Paediatrics 3. The abovementioned candidate has undergone practical instruction in the wards in the subjects included in the Theory and Practice of Nursing in the Syllabus of the subjects for examination. 4. Certificate of good moral characterI certify that I have been personally acquainted with For a period of And during this period her conduct has been satisfactory. Signature of Matron or Sister Tutor Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 41 FOURTH SCHEDULE [Rule 18(2)] FORM 2B Application to sit for the Final Examination This form is to be filled in and signed by the Candidate. These forms, completely filled up in accordance with the Regulations and accompanied by Marriage Certificate (if married since passing the Preliminary Examination), Matron’s Declaration, Examination fee and addressed envelopes must be returned not later than ....................... to the Secretary, Nurses and Midwives Council, c/o Belize Hospital. Please mark your envelope or parcel “Examination”. IMPORTANT-Before posting this form please check to see that the names given on the Entry Form agree with the names given on your Birth Certificate and that the spelling is the same. If any change has been made since the entry of your name on the Index of Student Nurses, the Birth Certificate and a copy of the Deed Poll must be sent with the Entry Form. I submit herewith my application to sit the final examination in ...............................…………………………………………………….. My particulars are as follows: Surname: (Please use block capitals) Other names (in full) These names and the spelling of them must agree with your Birth Certificate. Date of Birth: 42 Permanent Private Address The Secretary should be notified immediately of any change. State here in writing whether single, married or widow. (If married since passing the Preliminary Examination, give maiden name and send Marriage Certificate). Date on which you passed the Preliminary Examination. If you are already registered on ANY part of the Register please state the part of the Register and give your number This space not to be used Have you previously entered for the Final Examination? If so, state date, place and result. Name of Training School. If you are applying to re-sit any part of the final examination state here the subjects in which you have previously failed. I enclose the sum of $ …………….in respect of this application. I hereby declare that the above particulars are in every respect true and correct. (Candidate) Date: Fees: 1. For first entry $4.00 2. For re-entry $2.00 Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 43 FOURTH SCHEDULE [Rule 18 (3)] NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL FOR BELIZE FORM 3 No. Certificate and Application to sit for the Examination for Midwives Result 1. The above named candidate commenced her period of training as a Student Midwife on at as Prescribed by the Nurses and Midwives Council. 2. The above named candidate has: (a) Attended and watched the progress of no fewer than TWENTY Labours, Making abdominal and rectal examinations during the course of labour and Personally delivering the patient: Nursed Twenty lying-in women during the days following labour. (b) Attended not less than twenty-four lectures apart from instruction at labour cases in preparation for the examination in accordance with the Council’s requirements. Doctor i/c of Lectures. Matron or Nurse Tutor. 44 3. Certificate of good moral characterI certify that I have been personally acquainted with for a period of and during this period her conduct has been satisfactory. Matron of Nurse Tutor. 4. I hereby request permission from the Nurses and Midwives Council to write the Midwifery Examination. 5. I submit a fee of $2.00. Name of Candidate: Nurses and Midwives Registration [CAP. 321 45 FIFTH SCHEDULE [Rule 22] COPY OF CERTIFICATE NURSES AND MIDWIVES COUNCIL FOR BELIZE NURSES AND MIDWIVES REGISTRATION ACT Reg. No. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that Was admitted by Examination to the general art of the Register maintained by the Nurses and Midwives Council for Belize on the and that she is entitled, in pursuance of the Nurses and Midwives Act, to take and use the title of without limit of time. Chairman of Council Seal The Seal of the Council was hereunto affixed this day of , 2 Secretary