The objects of the Council are to—
| (a) | serve and protect the public in matters involving health services generally and nursing services in particular; |
| (b) | perform its functions in the best interests of the public and in accordance with national health policy as determined by the Minister; |
| (c) | promote the provision of nursing services to the inhabitants of the Republic that complies with universal norms and values; |
| (d) | establish, improve, control conditions, standards and quality of nursing education and training within the ambit of this Act and any other applicable laws; |
| (e) | maintain professional conduct and practice standards for practitioners within the ambit of any applicable law; |
| (f) | promote and maintain liaison and communication with all stakeholders regarding nursing standards, and in particular standards of nursing education and training and professional conduct and practice both in and outside the Republic; |
| (g) | advise the Minister on the amendment or adaptation of this Act regarding matters pertaining to nursing; |
| (h) | be transparent and accountable to the public in achieving its objectives and in performing its functions; |
| (i) | uphold and maintain professional and ethical standards within nursing; and |
| (j) | promote the strategic objectives of the Council. |
