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Regulations Index: Section 1

Regulations by Government Notice Number

R.7 of 8 January 1993
Regulations relating to examinations of the South African Nursing Council
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R.20 of 16 January 2008
Regulations relating to the nomination and appointment of members of the Council
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R.48 of 22 January 1982 Regulations for the diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care

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R.118 of 23 January 1987 Regulations concerning the minimum requirements for registration of the additional qualification in Nursing Education
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R.169 of 8 March 2013 Regulations relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner Leading to Registration in the Category Auxiliary Nurse
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R.170 of 8 March 2013 Regulations regarding Fees and Fines payable to the South African Nursing Council
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R.171 of 8 March 2013 Regulations relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner Leading to Registration in the Category Staff Nurse
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R.173 of 8 March 2013 Regulations relating to the Accreditation of Institutions as Nursing Education Institutions
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R.174 of 8 March 2013 Regulations relating to the Approval of and the Minimum Requirements for the Education and Training of a Learner leading to Registration in the Categories Professional Nurse and Midwife
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R.176 of 8 March 2013 Notice regarding the creation of categories of practitioners in terms of section 31(2) of the Nursing Act, 2005 [staff nurse (enrolled nursing)]
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R.195 of 19 February 2008 Regulations relating to the Particulars to be Furnished to the Council for Keeping of the Register for Nursing Practitioners, the Manner of Effecting Alterations to the Register, and Certificates that may be Issued by the Council
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R.203 of 6 February 1987 Regulations for the diploma in Unit Management for Registered Nurses
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R.212 of 19 February 1993 Regulations relating to the course in Clinical Nursing Science leading to registration of an additional qualification
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R.254 of 14 February 1975 Regulations for the course for the diploma in Midwifery for registration as a Midwife
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R.276 of 15 February 1980 Regulations for the diploma in Community Nursing Science
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R.277 of 15 February 1980 Regulations for the payment of allowances to members of the Council
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R. 368 of 15 May 2014 Notice regarding the creation of categories of practitioners in terms of section 31(2) of the Nursing Act, 2005 [Nurse Specialist and Midwife Specialist]
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R.373 of 13 March 1970 Regulations for the investigation of alleged misconduct and the conduct of inquiries
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R.387 of 15 February 1985 Rules setting out the acts or omissions in respect of which the Council may take disciplinary steps
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R.425 of 22 February 1985 Regulations relating to the approval of and the minimum requirements for the education and training of a Nurse (General, Psychiatric and Community) and Midwife leading to registration
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R.519 of 11 May 2020 Regulations regarding the registration for learner/student nurses and learner/student midwives


R.619 of 31 March 1994 Regulations relating to the constitution of committees
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R.635 of 5 June 2020 Regulations relating to the approval and the minimum requirements for the education and training of a student leading to registration as a Nurse Specialist or a Midwife Specialist


R.683 of 14 April 1989 Regulations relating to the minimum requirements for a bridging course for Enrolled Nurses leading to registration as a General Nurse or a Psychiatric Nurse
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R.765 of 24 August 2007 Regulations relating to performance of Community Service
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 R.767 of 1 October 2014 Regulations setting out the acts or omissions in respect of which the Council may take disciplinary steps


R.880 of 2 May 1975 Regulations for the course for the diploma in Psychiatric Nursing for registration as a Psychiatric Nurse
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R.1201 of 31 July 1970 Regulations regarding the distinguishing devices and uniforms for Registered Nurses and Midwives and Registered Student Nurses and Midwives
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R.1497 of 22 November 2019 Regulations relating to the approval of the minimum requirements for the education and training of a learner leading to registration in the category Midwife


R.1501 of 8 July 1983 Regulations for the course for the diploma in Nursing Administration

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R.1648 of 14 September 1973 Regulations regarding the conduct of Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries which shall constitute improper or disgraceful conduct
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R.1649 of 14 September 1973 Regulations regarding the conduct of Enrolled Nurses which shall constitute improper or disgraceful conduct
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R.1740 of 29 September 1972 Regulations regarding the distinguishing devices and uniforms for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives and Enrolled Pupil Nurses
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R.1747 of 29 September 1972 Regulations regarding the distinguishing devices and uniforms for Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries and Enrolled Pupil Nursing Auxiliaries
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R.1833 of 20 October 1972 Regulations regarding rolls for Pupil Nursing Auxiliaries
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R.2127 of 3 June 2022 Regulations regarding Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
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R.2175 of 19 November 1993 Regulations relating to the course leading to enrolment as a Nurse
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R.2176 of 19 November 1993 Regulations relating to the course leading to enrolment as a Nursing Auxiliary
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R.2418 of 2 November 1984 Regulations relating to the keeping, supply, administering or prescribing of medicines by Registered Nurses
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R.2488 of 26 October 1990 Regulations relating to the conditions under which Registered Midwives and Enrolled Midwives may carry on their profession
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R.2489 of 26 October 1990 Regulations concerning the control of the practice of Enrolled Midwives
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R.2598 of 30 November 1984 Regulations relating to the scope of practice of persons who are registered or enrolled under the Nursing Act, 1978
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R.3735 of 14 November 1969 Regulations regarding registers for students
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R.3736 of 14 November 1969 Regulations regarding rolls for pupils
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