(1) A person desirous of obtaining the Certificate in General Nursing shall be required to pass the necessary examination.
(2) A person shall not offer himself or herself for the said examination unless he or she has had 4 years' training at the Victoria Hospital or at some approved institution in Saint Lucia or elsewhere.
(3) All applications for examination shall be made to the Medical Board and must be accompanied by testimonials of good character from 2 persons of approved standing, one of whom must be the Matron of the Victoria Hospital, if the applicant was trained or has been employed at the Victoria Hospital, and if not, by the senior nursing sister or principal nurse of the institution in which he or she was trained or has been employed.
(4) The examination shall be conducted at the Victoria Hospital and shall consist of written papers in addition to practical and oral tests. Examinations shall be held at such times as the Board may decide.
(5) The examination shall be held under the direction of the Medical Board who shall themselves examine or appoint examiners.
(6) If satisfied by the report of the examiners that the applicant has satisfied them as to proficiency and knowledge of nursing, the Medical Board shall thereupon grant a certificate in the form prescribed in the Medical Registration Act.