Nursing and Health Policy is at the centre of what we do. Ensuring that nurses have a voice in the development and implementation of health policy is fundamental to ensuring these policies are effective and meet the real needs of patients, families and communities around the world.
ICN explicitly seeks to align and integrate nursing with global health priorities. For the period 2017-2020, we have Identified several specific health topics priorities for a global focus and advancement.
ICN's endorsements and joint statements.
In consultation with our members, ICN produces position statements on a variety of topics.
As one of the first seven non-governmental organisations to be accepted into official relations with the World Health Organization in 1948, ICN has worked collaboratively on many projects of mutual interest over the years.
International Nursing Review (INR) is the official journal of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). It is a quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that focuses predominantly on nursing and health policy issues of relevance to nurses and has an increasing impact factor.
The definition of nursing policy
Guidelines and resources on education and regulation.
ICN's socio-economic initiatives and resources.
Every month, the ICN Chief Nurse, Dr Michelle Acorn, publishes a blog highlighting an important topic for ICN and nursing around the world
