A Nigerian man has shared his frustration on social media about the Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMCN) policy of assigning night duties to married nurses, including his wife.
In a viral video, he expressed how the frequent night shifts have impacted his marital life, stating that he no longer enjoys quality time with his wife. His wife, however, disputed his claims, mentioning they had a good time together earlier that day.
The man appealed to the NMCN to reconsider their policy and assign night duties only to single individuals. This sparked a heated online debate, with some sympathizing with the man’s concerns and others arguing that nursing requires sacrifices.
Single nurses shared their perspectives, highlighting the challenges they face due to staff shortages. Some jokingly suggested the man should open a shop for his wife to leave nursing.
@blissfamily1 NMCN Stop putting married nurses on night shift because… 😃 . . . #blissfamily #nurse #couples #rant
The video has ignited a broader conversation about the challenges faced by nursing professionals and their families in Nigeria, highlighting the need for better work-life balance and support systems.
jayni_pearl: “So make I sleep for hospital everyday because I Dey single.”
Olayinka Arike Bamid: “Boya you will go and open shop for your wife make she leave Nursing 😂.”
Florence/Virtual Assistant: “It’s the wife in the background for me😂.”
Nuella5161: “Dey play, so because I never marry make I Dey sleep for hospital everyday 🙄.”
Ola❤😘💗: “You don’t know before you married a nurse.”
Erinayo||RN🩺: “Awa singles ma wa daran o😩.”