Reason Why Ghanaian Nurses Wear Green Uniform Revealed

In Ghana, nurses and midwives have the most attractive uniforms. Sometimes the color of their uniforms inspires admiration for a profession.

In today's article, we will examine the reason why nurses in Ghana wear green uniforms. Before we proceed, let's examine the colors each health worker in Ghana wears.

The District Director of Nursing Services must wear a belted white uniform.

The uniform of degree nurses (nursing officers) is white.

Nurses with a diploma don a green uniform with a white collar.

The uniform of certified nurses is green with a green collar.

The nurse practitioner's option of attire is multicolored.

The uniform of community health nurses is beige.

7. Midwives with a degree don white uniforms.

Midwives with a diploma don a green uniform.

The uniform of senior nursing officers is blue.

Typically, theatre nurses wear scrubs.

The scrub uniform is worn by scrub nurses.

Based on their credentials, mental health nurses don either the green or white uniform.

Now return to the subject.

The color green donned by nurses represents life. They don the green uniform as an indication of the patients' vitality and health. Because green is the exact opposite of red on the Color wheel, doctors also don green uniforms to improve their visibility in the operating room. Because of this, the green increases their sensitivity to various hues of red.

Nursing Duties in Ghana
Patients are treated with a variety of medications and therapies.
Administer medications, document patient conditions, and monitor dosages.
Monitor and document the patient's condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and adverse drug reactions.
Monitored patient vital signs following surgery, administered medications, and managed medical equipment.

To enhance the mental and physical health of patients, develop care plans containing effective nursing interventions.

Patients should be immunized against influenza and pneumonia to safeguard vulnerable populations from deadly diseases.
Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical personnel in order to prepare for treatment, implement interventions, and improve continuity of care in order to provide comprehensive services.

Respond to patient inquiries and provide take-home materials for further study.
Assist with patient manual handling and transfer in accordance with hospital policy.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patient care.
Educate patients and family members, as appropriate, about health promotion and disease prevention.
Perform final rites for deceased patients and provide relatives/caregivers with pertinent information.

Assist the ward manager/unit in-charge in promoting the rights of patients/clients and preserving the confidentiality and dignity of patients/clients and personnel.
Perform additional official responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager or Unit Supervisor.
Participating in meetings, conferences, and ideation sessions.
Respond promptly to requests to clean and disinfect areas affected by accidents.