
Millions of COVID-19 infections have been reported among healthcare workers globally, and tragically, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-19 related deaths among nurses in 60 countries.
ICN Policy Brief - The global nursing shortage and nurse retention
Mar 11, 2021 · This report is intended to give an overview of the continuing challenges faced by nurses, highlight the potential medium- to long-term impacts on the nursing workforce, and inform policy responses that need to be taken to retain and strengthen the nursing workforce.
Publications and reports | ICN - International Council of Nurses
ICN produces a broad range of reports, guidelines and other publications designed to support the nursing profession’s development globally, expand the scope of nursing practice and strengthen leadership skills in nurses.
International Council of Nurses - Wikipedia
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations. It was founded in 1899 and was the first international organization for health care professionals. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
International Council of Nurses representing nursing at the World ...
Howard Catton is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). He is committed to ensuring that ICN effectively represents nursing worldwide, advances the nursing profession, promotes their wellbeing and advocates for health in all policies.
The Global Nursing shortage & Nurse Retention - ResearchGate
Apr 15, 2021 · ICN estimates up to 13 million of nurses will be needed to fill the global nurse shortage gap in the future. It is imperative that governments act now to mitigate the risk of increased turnover...
The ICN Global Nursing Leadership Institute: Integrating the SDGs …
Fueled by a vision to create a global community that recognizes, supports, and invests in nurses and nursing to lead and deliver health care for all (see Figure 1 5), the ICN has spearheaded policy related to a variety of issues, including the nursing workforce, access to primary health care, and counterfeit medications.
ICN Policy Brief Quantity, Quality and Relevance of the Nursing ...
Dec 17, 2015 · This brief summarizes the evidence concerning the impact of a well-educated nursing workforce on positive patient quality outcomes and discusses the implications of this evidence for country...
Policy Brief: Nurse Retention (ICNM publication) | ICN
Policy Brief July 2018 Health workforce, Jobs, Leadership, Nursing regulation
WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021 …
The WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021–2025 presents evidence-based practices and an interrelated set of policy priorities that can help countries ensure that midwives and nurses optimally contribute to achieving universal health coverage and other population health goals.