The Most Important in Brief

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 20 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.

The International Council of Nurses Foundation is the ICN Swiss-based Foundation organised exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes.

1. Purpose (SOGC)

   promotion des connaissances générales et amélioration de la formation des infirmières ainsi que de la recherche et des services au public.

2. The Most Important in Brief

   The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 20 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.

   The International Council of Nurses Foundation is the ICN Swiss-based Foundation organised exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes.

Area of Impact

• Switzerland
• Abroad, general