ODENNA’s Nursing Association Mentorship Initiative (NAMI)

ICN’s Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations (ODENNA) programme is designed to increase the influence, sustainability and advocacy of participating National Nursing Associations (NNAs) to help them meet ever-growing demands.

ICN recognizes that NNAs are pivotal in representing, nurturing and advancing the nursing profession within their countries.

To help make that happen, ICN has created ODENNA’s Nursing Associations Mentorship Initiative (NAMI), which is a pioneering scheme that sets up mentoring relationships between NNAs at different stages of their development. ICN has set up the NAMI scheme to recognise and utilise the vast experience and expertise  of our ICN global network. NAMI is an important step in reinforcing both ICN and our Associations’ sustainability to support the nursing profession and their patients.

The NAMI process is intended to empower, develop, sustain and increase the potential of the mentee NNAs by boosting their sustainable development and fostering international collaboration. The provision of support and a structured exchange of expertise with established global counterparts reinforces the mentee NNA’s foundational strength and operational efficacy.

The NAMI initiative is designed to:

1. Enhance strategic planning and/or change management capabilities of ODENNA participant associations within 12-months.
2. Implement approved strategic plans and/or change projects, catalysing sustainable development within these organizations.
3. Enhance operational efficiencies through effective knowledge transfer.
4. Expand professional networks to foster global collaboration and sustainable practices among NNAs.