ICN NP/APNN Webinar: Prescriptive Authority for Nurses - Global Perspectives in Advanced Practice

NP/APN Conferences Virtual
11 March 2026
NPAPN

This webinar explored nurse prescribing authority from both applied and global perspectives, highlighting how advanced practice nurses contribute to safe, effective, and accessible care across diverse health systems.

Aligned with ICN’s policy and advocacy priorities, the session underscored the critical role of nurse prescribers in strengthening health systems and ensuring nurses remain a dynamic and influential force in advancing global health.

 

Watch the webinar recording here

Agenda

Time (CET) Speaker Presentation
14:30-14:35 Ms Josette Roussel, ICN NP/APNN Deputy-Chair Opening remarks
14:35-14:40 Howard Catton, ICN CEO Message from ICN
14:40-14:50 Dr Daniela Lehwaldt, Chair ICN NP/APNN Outline of ICN Guidelines on Prescriptive Authority for Nurses
14:50-15:10 Dr Caroline Bohlender, ICN NP/APNN Health Policy SG member Advance Practice Nursing & Prescriptive Authority across Europe
15:10-15:20 Dr Eunice Ndirangu, ICN NP/APNN Health Policy SG member APN prescriptive authority in Kenya
15:20-15:30 Dr Wentao Zhou, ICN NP/APNN CSG Member APN prescriptive authority in Singapore
15:30-15:40 Dr Karen Moore, ICN NP/APNN Secretary APN prescriptive authority in Northern America
15:40-15:55 Dr Daniela Lehwaldt, ICN NP/APNN Chair Discussion
15:55-16:00 Ms Josette Roussel, ICN NP/APNN Chair Closing remarks

Speakers

Objectives

  • Describe the core principles, scope, and policy foundations of nurse prescribing within advanced practice nursing.
  • Examine educational pathways and regulatory frameworks for nurse prescribing across different countries and regions.
  • Identify country‑specific models and opportunities that support the expansion and effective implementation of nurse prescribing roles