Nurses go on mass casual leave in Nagaland

The Nagaland Staff Nurse Association (NSNA) and Nursing Sisters without Degree and Diploma went on a three-day mass casual leave from today to press for their demands.
"The agitation, which has partially affected medical services in the entire state" will continue till the demands are fulfilled," NSNA President Catherine said.
The Association has asked the government to fulfil their demands by introducing two distinct channels in the functioning of the staff nurses and nursing sisters (Registered Nurse Registered Midwife - RNRM)) without degree and diploma to the clinical side whereas the degree and diploma holders be allowed to the line of teaching and tutoring line.

They have also demanded gradation to be granted to the general nursing staff.
Meanwhile, Degree and Diploma Nurses of Nagaland urged the people not to hesitate in availing health services as the auxiliary nurses, midwives, lady health visitors, Degree and Diploma holders and nurses under National Health Mission and State AIDS Control Society and nursing students are performing their duties.
At the same time, they requested the government to look into the issues raised by the agitating nurses.