TODAY is International Nurses Day. This year's theme is, "Investing in Nurses and the Economic Power of Care", which emphasizes a global call to reshape perceptions about nursing. This as there are amplified calls for countries to move away from a General Practitioner or doctor-centric healthcare system towards one that is more nurse-led. This however will also require advanced training and education, promoting leadership development, and advocating for policies that support nursing excellence and professional growth. The National Independent Nurses Association South Africa - NINA SA - is an organisation whose vision is to provide support for nurses through the provision of education and training. It's chairperson, Grant Pepler, now joins us on the line.....