Practical training for data entry into the first Nursing Registry in Republika Srpska for nurses from health institutions in Republika Srpska has begun. A single registry of nursing workforce with secondary and higher education in the field of nursing care will have multiple significance for the profession and nursing practice in Republika Srpska. The registry is established with the support of the Government of Switzerland.

A single database is a prerequisite for every nurse in Republika Srpska to have her/his own verified profile listing all professional competencies. It is intended for collecting and processing data in order to improve nursing profession and for nursing workforce monitoring and planning.

Practical training for nurses from the Republika Srpska is organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Republika Srpska in cooperation with Fami Foundation and Lanako Company.