The Jordanian Nursing Council is a government institution with administrative and financial independence, responsible for regulating the nursing profession in Jordan. Established in 2002 under temporary legislation, the council was later formalized by Law No. 53 in 2006. Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al Hussein is the council's esteemed chairperson, and its members include the secretary-general, along with 14 representatives from healthcare and educational institutions, as well as community representatives. The council became part of the government institutions restructuring process in 2012, followed by a significant transformation ensuring alignment of all its systems and directives with governmental regulations.
The council aims to enhance nursing services in the kingdom, safeguarding the community and improving their health by regulating and advancing the nursing profession both scientifically and practically
The Establishment of Jordanian Nursing Council ....Milestones
1995
The Minister of Health formed a committee, with representation from various health sectors in Jordan to set a strategic plan for nursing and midwifery services in Jordan, to improve health care service; establishing nursing council was one of the committee core recommendations
1999
HRH Princess Muna chaired a Meeting of Jordanian sectors and the first draft of the proposed JNC law came out and finalized
2002
The Jordanian Nursing Council temporary law was passed by Royal Decree in 2002.
To view or download the law, Click here (File type: pdf , File size 106.79 KB)
1982
Preparation started to establish Nursing Council in Jordan by Nursing Leaders
1997
The Minister of Health formed a committee consisted of nursing leaders from various health sectors and headed by Dr. Rowaida Al-Ma'aitah to draw up a draft law for the Jordanian Nursing Council.
2001
Another meeting to complete the work on the JNC Law.
2006
The permanent Jordanian council law number 53 was issued after being passed by the Parliament. (53)
To view or download the law, Click here (File type: pdf , file size 175.84 KB)
1982
Preparation started to establish Nursing Council in Jordan by Nursing Leaders
1995
The Minister of Health formed a committee, with representation from various health sectors in Jordan to set a strategic plan for nursing and midwifery services in Jordan, to improve health care service; establishing nursing council was one of the committee core recommendations
1997
The Minister of Health formed a committee consisted of nursing leaders from various health sectors and headed by Dr. Rowaida Al-Ma'aitah to draw up a draft law for the Jordanian Nursing Council.
1999
HRH Princess Muna chaired a Meeting of Jordanian sectors and the first draft of the proposed JNC law came out and finalized
2001
Another meeting to complete the work on the JNC Law.
2002
The Jordanian Nursing Council temporary law was passed by Royal Decree in 2002.
To view or download the law, Click here (File type: pdf , File size 106.79 KB)
2006
The permanent Jordanian council law number 53 was issued after being passed by the Parliament. (53)
To view or download the law, Click here (File type: pdf , file size 175.84 KB)
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
اA Valued and Recognized Leader in Nursing & Midwifery Profession Regulation.
Mission
Enhancing nurses and midwives accountability and professionalism, through a scientific and professional framework, and commitment to ethical and professionals standards, and improving nursing knowledge through, research, policy making, and implementation, and collaborative leadership.
Values
Visionary leadership
we strategize and lead health care regulation in the region.
Accountability and Transparency
we act in the best interest of our people, take responsibility for our actions and communicate effectively.
Professionalism
We strive for quality, function with high standards, and rely on our expertise.
Efficiency in performance
We innovate, embrace change and turn ideas into actions.
Partnership
We consult, network and collaborate with others to achieve our goals.
Aims
The Council aims at enhancing nursing services in the Kingdom which would amount to protecting members of the society and promote their health, through regulating the profession and developing it scientifically and practically according to legislations in effect, including the following:
- Joining in setting the national health strategy and in performing established plans and programs regarding the profession and their implementation.
- Developing human resources in the field of nursing to raise the standard of nursing performance in accordance with scientific and practical developments.
- Supporting scientific research with the aim of enhancing the development of the profession.