Since April nurses and midwives have a statutory entitlement for higher salaries. Hospital in Nitra will, according to its director, respect the law, but if hospital does not reach an agreement with health insurance companies, hospital will get into debt. This will start by delaying of payments for suppliers. Faculty hospital in Nitra is currently employing 558 nurses and 38 midwives. From April 1st the personnel costs on their wages will increase by approximately € 120 000 monthly.