The Pearl Cruz show Ep. 5. Nurse Practitioner- A way forward for Indian Nursing with Anita Lopes

Nurse practitioners are highly skilled, independent healthcare professionals who provide specialized care in their fields. According to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), nearly 70 countries, including South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand, have successfully integrated nurse practitioners into their healthcare systems.
India is in dire need of an alternative to general medical practitioners due to shortage, and Nurse Practitioners could be the ideal solution to decentralize healthcare through a task-shifting approach. This is a vital step toward achieving a #SwasthBharat and #ViksitBharat.
🎧 Join us as we speak with Anita Lopes, a board-certified Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in New York. She shares her inspiring journey of becoming an independent practitioner, insights on how to pursue this field, and why nurses thrive in countries that recognize and utilize their expertise.
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about the way forwards for Indian healthcare delivery system!
FICCI Indian Nursing Council Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

[@GyansAcademy]

Hi Pearl! I hope you remember me! How are you? I completely agree with Anita-countries like the USA, Canada, and the UK show great respect for nurses, and we do have a fulfilling nursing profession here. I believe that a strong foundation in nursing knowledge and education helps us adapt well to the system. I currently work as an Infection Prevention and Control Specialist at the Health Authority (Head office position) , and I owe my position to my education and experience in India. What I learned in the Indian healthcare setting has truly benefited me here.

[@NXLacademy]

@@GyansAcademy I completely agree that Indian nursing education and experience helps us to gain a robust body of knowledge. Thank a for sharing your thoughts and watching the show. Please do share your email ID so that we can connect for future reference

[@alphamathew6165]

Anita! So proud of you dear❤

[@NXLacademy]

@@alphamathew6165 Indeed! Anita’s journey is quite inspiring. Thank you for watching the show!