Internationale Verpleegkundige Organisaties I

The International Council of Nurses, or ICN, based in Switzerland, is a union of national nurses' associations representing nurses worldwide.

The ICN strives to ensure quality nursing care, sound health policies, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and a competent workforce.

They act as an advocate to address critical issues that affect nurses.

For example, the Fight the Fakes campaign encourages nurses and other healthcare workers to convey accurate information to detect and eliminate counterfeit medications.

ICN addresses the issue of nurse shortages by designing measures to support and retain existing nurses, such as ensuring occupational health and safety policies for staff well-being.

The ICN Code of Ethics for nurses and nursing students includes a statement of professional accountabilities, ethical values, and responsibilities.

It functions as a framework for decision-making and ethical nursing practice to meet professional standards.

ICN delivers leadership training programs through the Global Nursing Leadership Institute and Leadership for Change program that prepare nurses for leadership roles in sectors like hospitals and universities.