# The Public Servants Association says it is concerned about the excessive delay by the South African Nursing Council in finalising the registration of Nurses who qualified at the end of 2024. The country is facing a significant shortage of nurses, with estimates suggesting a need for some 26-thousand additional Nurses. The council has stated that the delays often result from late submissions of applications by provincial departments or nursing education institutions. PSA says addressing this issue requires streamlined processes for registration and proactive measures to retain and recruit nurses.
Public Servants Association concerned about delay in registration of nurses amid shortage