National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research explained

National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research
Established:	2016
Head:	Hamima Umme Morsheda
Head Label:	Director
Location:	Mugda, Dhaka

The National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research (NIANER) (Bengali: জাতীয় নার্সিং উচ্চ শিক্ষা ও গবেষণা প্রতিষ্ঠান) is the only higher education and research center for nursing in Bangladesh.^[1]

History

NIANER was initiated by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh during her visit to Korea in May 2010. 'Establishment of National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research' was launched in 2013 by the Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA) and Younsei University College of Nursing in partnership with the Bangladesh government.^[2] Bangladesh's prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the institute on 12 May 2018.^{[3] [4]}

Organogram

The Director is the head of the institute. Three deputy-directors assist in administration, education and affiliated centres affairs.^[5] Hamima Umme Morsheda is serving as first Director of NIANER.^[6]

NIANER is affiliated under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: Expanding nursing education. 2020-08-11. The Independent . Dhaka.
2. Web site: NIANER National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research. 2020-08-11. en-US.
3. News: Create skilled manpower for accurate diagnosis of diseases. 2020-08-11. The Financial Express.
4. https://pmo.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/pmo.portal.gov.bd/pm_speech/0e8d3f0c_b2e2_4a66_8e14_8d6fd6f65add/intl_nurses_120518_eng.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjFoZO09pLrAhVCX30KHZ1zBd4QFjAKegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw0kpl9nxd_aKsMwP3e89eP7&cshid=1597141451090 International Nurses' Day and National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research (PDF)
5. Web site: Organogram NIANER. 2020-08-11. en-US.
6. Web site: Director’s Profile NIANER. 2020-08-11. en-US.
7. News: BSMMU holds intake test for Master’s in nursing . New Age . 24 November 2020 . en.