Hello again colleagues and may I wish you all a satisfying year in this, the second decade of the 21st century. Many of you may recall how 10 years ago, there was great concern regarding the status of our computer systems as the clock switched from December 31st, 1999 to January 1st, 2000. Thousands of people around the world waited and watched the new century arrive after months of preparation, testing and planning for all the “what ifs”!!!!
System capacity and trust in those systems have increased exponentially since then. We are pleased to report that some 66% of Manitoba’s nurses registered online for the 2010 registration year; this is an increase over last year and we are encouraged by that as it is a secure, easy way to ensure your registration occurs correctly and on time.
Literally hundreds of you responded to a survey relating to online registration; we were overwhelmed by the response….thank you!!!!!!!!! We also surveyed many of you who completed paper registration forms to seek to learn what would prompt you to switch to an electronic method. We are listening to your concerns regarding passwords, access and security.
It is our goal to move to a totally online process. We are accepting the challenge to assure you, our members that online registration is as secure as online banking, online bill payment or any other financial and information sensitive transactions you might undertake online. This blog will contain more information regarding security levels and system improvements at the College to increase our service level to you.
Other provinces are also moving towards increasing online registration with BC this year moving to 100% online. We would hope to be completely online by the 2012 registration year.
I would welcome your thoughts on this matter; let’s start a conversation!!!!! Your comments will be welcomed and support us responding to your needs as registered nurses in the province of Manitoba.
