Table 1 Roles of stakeholder groups in professional nursing and midwifery regulation
| Â | Chief nursing officers | Association presidents | Academicians |
|---|---|---|---|
Role of stakeholder group in regulation | 9 respondents | 10 respondents | 8 respondents |
| Â | (82% response rate) | (91% response rate) | (80% response rate) |
|  | • Advise on policy; supervise (5) | • Advocate on behalf of nurses (4) | • Advise on training standards and curricula (6) |
|  | • Support the council (2) | • Collaborate and liaise between council and nurses (4) | • Facilitate collaboration between Ministry of Health and education institutions (2) |
|  | • Ensure regulations protect the public (2) | • Ensure compliance with licensure and professional development (2) |  |