The phenomena have created injustice among healthcare professionals. For example, Indonesian nurses with Bachelor of Nursing graduated before 2015 are classified as nurse technicians, while Philippine nurses classified as nurse specialists. The system states that bachelor's degree holders will be directly classified as specialists, but in reality, each country decided differently.
However, I discovered the reason behind their depiction. Some of the reasons are related to the nursing education system in Indonesia, which was changed to include an additional year of clinical nursing, and the fact that bachelor's degree holders in nursing cannot officially practice without completing the clinical training and obtaining a license.
The recommendation to our academic institutions and government of Indonesian are provide an explanation through the embassy. In addition, the Ministry of Health of Indonesia should engage or negotiate with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) to resolve the problem.
Based on the new regulations from SCFHS, additional ranks for nurses are senior specialist and consultant. Both of ranks provide opportunities for nurses who have obtained master's and doctoral degrees.
The blueprint mentioned the ranks were developed to allow nurses to explore their competencies not only at the bachelor's levels but also master's and doctoral levels.
The rank of nursing classification recently present into five categories such as health care assistant, nurse technician, specialist, senior specialist and consultant. In order to upgrade their classification, nurses must take an exam that corresponds to their educational background.
The process aims to improve the nurse's position in healthcare centers and enable them to implement their competencies effectively.
This opportunity presents a challenge for better career prospects. We have to face the reality of upgrading our capacity in the nursing profession.
We should not limit our steps toward achieving higher levels. Education is the key, we must invest more in this area, because the future will favor those who continuously strive for self-improvement.
In conclusion, rank and classification serve as steppingstone towards acknowledging the future of nurse's careers. However, education remains the key.
Nursing classification may undergo annual change, but the competence gained from a robust education will make a significant difference in achieving our objectives as nurses.
