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Achievements and challenges of formulating a strategic plan for nursing development at the national level in Bahrain
N Al-Gasseer1, F Al-Darazi, B Al-Kuwaiti
1World Health Organization, 1211Geneva 27, Switzerland. algasseern@who.ch
Background:
In this paper (initially presented at a symposium during the ICN Centennial Conference, 27 June-1 July 1999, London), we describe nurses' experiences in formulating a strategic plan for nursing development at the national level in Bahrain.
Aim:
Specifically, we address the process undertaken to produce a comprehensive and integrated strategic plan directed at what nurses in Bahrain need to do in order to contribute to cost-effective and high-quality health service.
Conclusions:
The following strategies are addressed: regulation of nursing; reform of nursing education; development of nursing services; development of a nursing information system, and development of nursing leadership.