International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 20 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
News
ICN charts a bold vision and calls for urgent investment in nursing to secure the future of care
Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, the ruling council of the ICN has issued a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis.
11 June 2025
The next generation of nurse leaders tackle pressing health challenges at ICN Student Assembly with new alliance of student and early career nurses
This weekend over 250 student and early career nurses from all around the world came together at ICN's biennial Student Assembly ahead of this week’s ICN Congress in Helsinki, Finland.
11 June 2025
Royal College of Nursing and the International Council of Nurses collaborate on education
The Royal College of Nursing and ICN have today signed a historic partnership agreement to boost nurse education and continuing professional development.
11 June 2025
ICN’s new definition of nurse and nursing is a global milestone in professional identity
ICN has proudly unveiled a new, comprehensive Definition of Nursing and the Nurse, providing an authoritative articulation of the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global health.
11 June 2025
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ICN charts a bold vision and calls for urgent investment in nursing to secure the future of care
Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, the ruling council of the ICN has issued a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis.
11 June 2025
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Congress
The next generation of nurse leaders tackle pressing health challenges at ICN Student Assembly with new alliance of student and early career nurses
This weekend over 250 student and early career nurses from all around the world came together at ICN's biennial Student Assembly ahead of this week’s ICN Congress in Helsinki, Finland.
11 June 2025
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Royal College of Nursing and the International Council of Nurses collaborate on education
The Royal College of Nursing and ICN have today signed a historic partnership agreement to boost nurse education and continuing professional development.
11 June 2025
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ICN’s new definition of nurse and nursing is a global milestone in professional identity
ICN has proudly unveiled a new, comprehensive Definition of Nursing and the Nurse, providing an authoritative articulation of the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global health.
11 June 2025