Rigorous test for place on nursing register

IN response to Donna Roche's letter headlined 'Red tape hampers nursing services' (August 6), An Bord Altranais would like to state clearly that our role is to ensure that all those entered on our register are deemed professionally qualified and competent for such registration.

Each application for registration is processed in a most rigorous and secure manner.

The protection of the public underpins this process. The function of An Bord Altranais in processing applications for registration is only one part of complex and extensive recruitment processes that are being undertaken nationwide this year.