Regulator of the nursing profession

Core values

- **Regulation and Standards**: The SANC sets and maintains standards for nursing and midwifery practice, ensuring that healthcare providers are qualified and competent, which directly improves the quality of healthcare services[4].
- **Public Safety**: By regulating the practice of nursing and midwifery, the SANC helps protect the public from unqualified or unsafe practitioners, thereby enhancing public health and safety.
- **Professional Development**: The SANC facilitates the ongoing professional development of nurses and midwives through the issuance of Annual Practising Certificates (APCs) and other regulatory measures, which contributes to better patient care and overall healthcare outcomes.
- **Community Well-being**: By ensuring that nursing practitioners are registered, qualified, and up-to-date with their training, the SANC plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of communities.