International Council of Nurses (ICN)

The International Council of Nurses is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations, representing the more than 27 million nurses worldwide.

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02 November - 4 November 2021

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6 October 2021

Dr Pamela Cipriano elected as new president of the International Council of Nurses

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19 October 2021

ICN Congress to feature high-profile influencers, leaders, politicians, artists, nursing and health experts

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22 October 2021

K-Pop Band SHINee to honour nurses at International Council of Nurses Congress

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21 October 2021

New ICNP-SNOMED CT Nursing Practice Refset is first product from recent agreement to increase nursing visibility, ensure safety and enhance quality

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International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.

Girl Child Education Fund™ (GCEF)

The GCEF supports the primary and secondary schooling of girls under the age of 18 in developing countries whose nurse parent or parents have died.

Global Nursing Leadership Institute™ (GNLI)

The ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI) offers senior and strategic leadership development at the executive level for nurses from countries across all world regions. Applications for GNLI 2021 are now open!