Document Archive

BS 2078/02/14: Formal condemnation of the assault on nurses and doctors at Bheri Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocacy for workplace security and legal action against perpetrators.

BS 2079/02/29: Press release protesting the physical assault of an ANM nurse during her duty at a health post in Vyas Municipality, Tanahun. Demanding safe working conditions and dignity for all government nurses.

BS 2078/02/27: Memorandum to MoHP regarding nursing participation in the Minimum Services Standard (MSS) scores and fair allowance distribution under the "One Doctor/Health Worker One Health Institution" directive.

BS 2078/02/27: Press release demanding an end to discrimination in allowances and ensuring nurses are included in health facility management decisions. Demanding revision of the 2077 directive to include nurses alongside doctors for extra duty pay.

BS 2082/07/16: Congratulatory letter to Dr. Sudha Sharma (Health Secretary) highlighting long-term systemic nursing career development problems including promotion pathways and professional autonomy.

BS 2079/06/13: Attention letter regarding organizational structure and conflicting job descriptions for nurses at the local government level. Addressing morale issues caused by improper cadre placement in local levels.

BS 2080/12/25: GoNAN's formal stance advocating for a dedicated Health Act instead of the Federal Civil Service Act for managing nursing staff. Discussing the impact on healthcare delivery and nursing profession.

A comprehensive national advocacy paper detailing 13 systemic issues: nurse-to-patient ratios, level upgrade discrimination under Health Service Act 2053, Night Shift Allowances (to 100% of daily salary), Hazard/Risk Allowances (25%), 6 months maternity leave, study leave reforms, and retirement age extension to 63. Signed by President Kalpana Shrestha.

Collective bargaining and advocacy letters for systemic changes in healthcare workforce management, including promotion pathways and professional autonomy for government nurses.

BS 2081/11/23: Celebrating the appointment of GoNAN life member Durga Lakshmi Shrestha as Health Secretary of Lumbini Province. A milestone for the nursing community in high-level governmental appointments.

BS 2077: Official Constitution of the Association detailing its legal mission, organizational structure, and the rights of ordinary and life members.

BS 2082/04/17: A comprehensive regulatory document defining the minimum qualifications for specialty nursing roles including Pediatric, Psychiatric, and Oncology Nursing.

BS 2079/03/24: Technical proposal advocating for a staffing ratio of 133 nursing personnel (including 10 Nursing Officers) for 50-bed government hospitals.

BS 2077/12/25: Formal request to the Health Minister to ensure reserved seats and study leave quotas for nurses pursuing higher education (BNS/BMS).

BS 2077/12/25: Letter to the Health Secretary citing the Health Service Act 2053 to protect the rights of nurses working in remote areas to access educational leave.

BS 2078/11/20: A detailed 7-point suggestion paper submitted for the amendment of National Health Service Regulations to improve professional growth and leave eligibility.

BS 2081/11/10: Advocacy letter and seat allocation tables regarding government quotas for Master in Nursing (MN) and MSc Nursing programs.