Achievements and challenges of formulating a strategic plan for nursing development at the national level in Bahrain.
BACKGROUND
In this paper (initially presented at a symposium during the ICN Centennial Conference, 27 June-1 July 1999, London), we describe nurses' experiences in formulating a strategic plan for nursing development at the national level in Bahrain.


OBJECTIVE
Specifically, we address the process undertaken to produce a comprehensive and integrated strategic plan directed at what nurses in Bahrain need to do in order to contribute to cost-effective and high-quality health service.


CONCLUSIONS
The following strategies are addressed: regulation of nursing; reform of nursing education; development of nursing services; development of a nursing information system, and development of nursing leadership.
Al-Gasseer
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World Health Organization, 1211Geneva 27, Switzerland. algasseern@who.ch
Al-Darazi
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F
Al-Kuwaiti
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B
Al-Gaud
K
K
Al-Muhandis
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B
Murad
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L
D001445:Bahrain; D004506:Education, Nursing; D007857:Leadership; D007884:Legislation, Nursing; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000458:organization & administration*