Who we are
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of over 140 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the over 30 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals.
Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all, sound health policies globally, the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the presence worldwide of a respected nursing profession and a competent and satisfied nursing workforce.
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Discover our identity
Exploring ICN's mission, vision, constitution, structure, partnerships and opportunities
ICN’s mission is to represent nursing worldwide, advance the nursing profession, promote the wellbeing of nurses, and advocate for health in all policies.
From strategic planning to operational implementation, ICN’s structure enables us to achieve our mission.
Working together with trusted partners, ICN is able to implement several projects supported by funding external to our core budget.
Read about Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF) and the International Council of Nurses Foundation (ICNF).
The ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network (NP/APN Network) was established more than 20 years ago as an official ICN affiliate group.
The WHPA brings together the global organizations representing the world’s dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and physicians and speaks for 47 million health care professionals in 179 countries and territories.
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