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ICN emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in the process of diagnosis on World Patient Safety Day
On World Patient Safety Day ICN is highlighting the vital role that nurses play within the multidisciplinary team in the process of diagnosing a health problem.
17 September 2024
ICN launches new position statement and discussion paper setting out a revolution in the delivery of Primary Health Care
ICN is launching its new position statement and a discussion paper on Primary Health Care at its NP/APN Network Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland.
9 September 2024
ICN Monthly Update July & August 2024
Welcome to the July & August 2024 ICN Monthly Update!
9 September 2024
ICN partners with humanitarian aid distribution experts Direct Relief to maximize the efficient delivery of disaster relief supplies
ICN has entered into a new partnership with global leader in humanitarian aid distribution Direct Relief.
30 August 2024
Don’t miss ICN’s Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, 9-12 September
There is still time to register for this year’s ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network conference.
27 August 2024
ICN urges nurses to be vigilant after WHO declares mpox an international public health emergency
ICN has called for extra vigilance in the wake of the WHO’s declaration that the upsurge in mpox 2024 outbreaks in the African region constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
22 August 2024
On World Humanitarian Day health professionals call for protection in conflicts
On World Humanitarian Day health professionals join humanitarians around the world to express unwavering condemnation of the escalating violence targeting healthcare facilities and personnel.
19 August 2024
ICN contributes to Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel
ICN has submitted a comprehensive evidence-based report highlighting gravely concerning nurse recruitment trends, as part of the latest reporting round on implementation of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
15 August 2024
ICN urges South Korea to make the right choice and back the Nursing Act
Nurses in South Korea have undertaken a long campaign for a new law to establish nursing as a stand-alone profession, but their government has not enacted the so-called Nursing Act, which means nursing is still considered to be subordinate to physicians only able to act as assistants rather than as autonomous health professionals.
8 August 2024
ICN’s latest #NursesforPeace update underscores need for urgent action to stop attacks on nurses in conflict zones
The #NursesforPeace campaign continues to support and fund nurses who are living and working in conflict zones and in areas that have experienced natural disasters.
6 August 2024
ICN urges United Nations Secretary General to instigate firm and decisive action to stop attacks on nurses in conflict zones
ICN has written to the Secretary General of the United Nations asking for firm and decisive action to be taken to prevent attacks on nurses and health care facilities.
30 July 2024
Graduates of ICN’s Global Nursing Leadership Institute working together to tackle the world’s most vital health issues
Former graduates of the ICN’ flagship nursing leadership programme are continuing to work together to address critical health issues around the world.
25 July 2024