Swiss film director Petra Volpe talks to ICN about her new film, Late Shift, a powerful story of a nurse working tirelessly in an understaffed hospital ward. 🎙️ Listen now: 🔗 Spotify: bit.ly/4q0QwE1 🔗 YouTube: bit.ly/4acjoEU

Our Investing in Nurses Series continues! Join my conversation with @howardcatton.bsky.social - CEO - International Council of Nurses in Episode 128: Nurses Are Humanity In Action! What does it truly mean to invest in nursing and to meet global challenges with clarity, commitment, and heart?

This week, ICN launched the #Nursing Leadership for Crisis Response and Recovery (NLCRR) in Kyiv. 24 Ukrainian #nurse leaders joined the in-person session of this programme, strengthening crisis leadership and resilience amid conflict. Made possible through the #NursesforPeace campaign.

Just appalling. We believe that at least one #nurse was amongst the fatalities. This must stop. The lack of adherence to international law represents a loss of our collective humanity. Here again the @ICNurses Global Council of Nursing Representatives resolution.

ICN President Dr @jlcobosserrano, accompanied by ICN CEO @HowardCatton, met with @WHO leaders Dr Yukiko Nakatani and Dr @AfuhaAmelia to strengthen partnership and address critical #globalhealth issues. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46iZfJF

With almost 50% of #nursing associations around the world seeing an increase in #nurses leaving the profession retention must be a top policy priority and why the WHA decision to accelerate progress on the global nursing strategy is so critical. Read the full survey results bit.ly/3Vor3XO

Link to and text of the emergency resolution passed by the worlds National Nursing Association’s at the recent @ICNurses Council of Nursing Representatives. Healthcare, healthcare workers and journalists are #NotATarget icn.ch/sites/default/…

No universal health coverage without #nurses #BMJEditorial bmj.com/content/390/... @bmj.com @howardcatton.bsky.social @who.int #SoWN2025 #SoWN #nursing

Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social

ICN CEO quoted in a @CBC article highlighting the critical role of #nurses in tackling the resurgence of #vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, both in Canada and globally. Read the full article here! bit.ly/44ROtKV #gnphconf2025 #GlobalHealth

The @WHO has reported “mass starvation” and a “deadly surge in malnutrition-related deaths” caused by aid blockades with a quarter of #Gaza’s population facing famine-like conditions. ➡️ Read our full article: bit.ly/ #nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace

ICN CEO says @WHO must ensure that organization’s restructuring takes account of breadth of workforce + #nursing interventions needed to address the current global shortfall of 6 million #nurses + projected 11 million #health worker gap by 2030. Read full @HealthPolicyW article here ➡️ bit.ly/3TFqyb9

The UK is among a group of wealthy nations saving billions by recruiting nurses from poor nations, which are seeing as little as $1,000 per nurse. This practice has been dubbed a 'ripoff' by an organisation representing nurses around the world. www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

ICN President Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano @jlcobosserrano calls for #health equity and justice as vulnerable nations lose hundreds of thousands of #nurses to aggressive recruitment by wealthy countries. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3GnXZvR

ICN CEO @HowardCatton welcomes the @UN Special Rapporteur’s report recognizing #health and care workers as #humanrights defenders, and calls for urgent enforcement of legal protections for those on the front lines. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ldS5fK

New @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social definition of Nurse and Nursing

Nurses working in war zones across the world have spoken about the challenges they face on a daily basis, as a vigil was held in their honour. #ICN2025 www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

The head of an international nursing body has called on nurses from all countries to pay attention to global crises like climate change and war, no matter how far removed they may seem. #ICN2025 www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...

📢Exciting news! ICN releases a new, comprehensive definition of a #nurse and #nursing, providing an authoritative articulation of the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global #health. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/400WdHo

“It’s Europes work to serve you” Thank you @vonderleyen for your powerful message and your thanks to the worlds nurses @ICNurses #ICN2025

Looking forward to welcoming our @ICNurses Association leaders to the Council of Nursing Representatives meeting tomorrow. The team can barely contain their excitement!#ICN2025

During World War I, Amelia Earhart volunteered as a nurse and she looked after combat pilots who shared their experiences with her, ultimately sparking her interest in aviation.

At the @WHO #WHA78, ICN urges governments to use #SOWN report data, implement its policy recommendations & invest boldly in #nursing to tackle shortages & strengthen #health systems. ➡️ ICN statements: bit.ly/3Hkkkuc ➡️ SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a

In the latest @SafeguardingHC report, ICN CEO @HowardCatton warns of the alarming rise in violence against #nurses and #healthcare workers. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mmt6rX

New report from the @SafeguardingHC supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on #healthcare have become normalized in conflict. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mmt6rX

Global media outlets across all regions are highlighting key #SOWN findings on worrying trends in inequitable #nurse migration patterns & unequal distribution of #nurses — urgent action is needed! ➡️SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a ➡️#IND2025 report: bit.ly/42XCR87

On #IND2025 @WHO and ICN with other partners will host the global launch of the State of the World’s #Nursing 2025 report (#SOWN). The webinar will feature ICN CEO @HowardCatton and will cover why #SOWN is important to #nurses globally. Join the webinar! bit.ly/438et2x

Happy #IMD2025 to #Midwives right around the world and thank you for your vital and unique contributions to maternal, newborn and family health and this year especially remembering those who have who have supported new life in places of danger, conflict and disasters.

Happy International Workers’ Day #MayDay everyone. Preparing today for release of next State of the Worlds Nursing report with WHO CNO and Workforce Director Amelia and Jim on 12 May #IND2025

In his 2020 message to #nurses #PopeFrancis referred to them as “guardians of life” and connected caring for each other with caring for the planet “our common home”. Care and compassion have never been more needed or important to our world. RIP www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Between 25-42% of nurses experienced a real decrease in their pay since ‘21 accorsing to @ICNurses global survey of nursing associations.For between 42-65% pay stayed the same. As we know this for many is already from a low base. The worlds nurses need a pay rise.

Without immediate investment in the #nursing workforce, we risk a future without #nurses to safeguard our #health. Explore ICN's International #Nurses Day report & survey for more insights ➡️ bit.ly/4jcMTI4 #OurNursesOurFuture #IND2025

Increased violence against healthcare workers, poor pay, and exhaustion are driving many #nurses to leave the profession altogether. ⬇️a new report by the ICN warning of a deepening crisis in the global nursing workforce. @howardcatton.bsky.social @weforum.org @worldeconomicforum.bsky.social

🚀ICN launches new report and survey, warning of deepening global #nursing crisis and outlining key solutions to protect #nurses, #health systems and economies! ➡️Read them here: bit.ly/4jcMTI4 #OurNursesOurFuture #IND2025

This wkend there have been reports of attacks on a refugee camp, health clinic, hospital and a city centre filled with church goers. Military strategies are now designed to terrify populations and target the most vulnerable. Left unchallenged humanity is in peril #NursesforPeace

Our upcoming #IND2025 webinar reveals how inadequate working conditions, workplace violence, and undercompensation is driving a crisis in #nursing. Join us on 16 April at 13:00 CET to discover how we can care for #nurses. Find out more: bit.ly/4imCd8Q #OurNursesOurFuture

ICN is delighted to announce Helen Clark as a keynote speaker for the Inspiring Leaders plenary at the #ICN2025 #ICNCongress! Rt Hon Helen Clark is a strong voice for critical topics on pressing #globalhealth issues. Join her session, register now! ➡️bit.ly/3YRMLWR

A summary of ICNs interventions at the 7th Global Ministerial Summit on #PatientSafety: “Evidence shows staff and patient safety are 2 sides of the same coin. We are telling #healthministers we need specific policy action, just cultures, safe staffing policies & legal protection for #nurses.”

A summary of ICNs interventions at the 7th Global Ministerial Summit on #PatientSafety: “Evidence shows staff and patient safety are 2 sides of the same coin. We are telling #healthministers we need specific policy action, just cultures, safe staffing policies & legal protection for #nurses.”

ICN joins +47 million #healthprofessionals, advocates, organizations and individuals worldwide in signing a powerful call to action, led by the @WHO to reduce #airpollution and protect people’s #health from its devastating impacts. Read more: bit.ly/4hULMvu @WHPAlliance

ICN is looking for a visionary leader to join our team as the Head of Nursing Practice & Regulations to advance global standards & policies for #nursing! 📍#Geneva #Switzerland or remote ⏳One-year fixed-term contract, full-time 📅Apply by 30 April 2025 ➡️bit.ly/3NIPiwt

ICN provides clear evidence of catastrophic impacts of #USAID funding cuts and elevates #nursing voices from the front line. Read more: bit.ly/42cuhlr

Heading to US this week for events & meetings #CSW69 @PennNursing @CGFNS @nyuniversity with gender equity, international recruitment and the health impacts of recent US decisions all on the agenda.

On #IWD2025 ICN President @PamCiprianoRN: “Women make up 90% of the #nursing profession, today we must celebrate our achievements & call for #genderequality. The theme For All #Women and #Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment is close to all our #nurses’. bit.ly/4irSmde

In @WHO #Nursing & #Midwifery GCP webinar, ICN CEO @HowardCatton stated in these uncertain times, #nurses are more essential than ever. He called for urgent investment & visibility in nursing with the upcoming State of the World's Nursing report addressing #globalhealth crises.

A lasting peace is a just peace

@intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social just released a new policy guide on integrating #nurse leaders into the heart of #health workforce planning. Read more here: bit.ly/4gLDPrD

WHO poised to renew global nursing and midwifery strategy The leadership of the World Health Organization has signaled its intention to renew a global strategy advising governments across the world on nursing and midwifery. #nursing #midwifery #global #policy www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...