International Nursing Leadership: The role and vision of ICN

1. International Nursing Leadership: The role and vision of ICN Associate Professor Dr. Jintana Yunibhand RN, Ph.D. The President of NAT

2. The International Council of Nurses- ICN • A federation of national nurses’ association (NNAs) • Founded in 1899 • Representing nurses in 129 countries • Is the world’s first and widest reaching international organization for health professionals

3. The Nurses’ Association of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother By Jintana Yunibhand

4. History

5. The Nurses’ Association of Thailand [NAT] The national philanthropic organization that promotes the continued growth and development of nurses and service to advance the work of nursing profession through the development and support of programs of excellence throughout the country.

6. NAT • Founded in May 6, 1929 • Under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother since 1957 • Enrolled a full membership of the International Council of Nurses in 1961

7. NAT • A center of the research, education, charitable and collaboration among nurses, particularly the Nursing Council of Thailand. • The Association compliments the work of the Nursing Council of Thailand, the largest official nursing organization and other national and locally groups in Thailand

8. Established in 1961 Forum of nurses Enhancing the quality of nursing service through ethical development, the advancement of nurses and nursing profession Welfare for members Established in 1985 Licensing & relicensing Accreditation Certification of APN and CNEU Monitor nursing standard quality & Professional development NAT and The Nursing Council : Two major national nursing organizations in Thailand

9. Objectives • To be a forum and a center for sharing and exchanging of knowledge, expertise related to nursing profession • To promote the unity, morality and professional ethics in nursing practice • To advance nursing profession through the development of standards of nursing practice, promoting excellence of nursing education, research and dissemination of knowledge

10. Objectives [Con.] 4. To maintain equity and assist the welfare of members 5. To prevent and solve the problems of burdens ramifying nursing profession advancement

11. Objectives [Con.] 6. To assist in promoting and maintaining the welfare, health, well-being of the people 7. To represent the members in communication and collaboration with all government and private institutes, nationally and internationally

12. Members : 5 categories • Honorary member: invited by the executive board • Regular member: graduate nurses form accredited nursing schools, professional and technical nurses 3. Affiliated member: approved practical nurses or assistant midwives 4. Young member: nursing students 5. Member organization: association or society of nursing specialization or alumni of nursing schools

13. Being a member • Send the application to the Head Quarter in Bangkok • Membership [5 categories]: • Honorary member: no due payment • Regular member: lifetime –2000 Bahts • Affiliated member: yearly – 300 Bahts • Young member: yearly –100 Bahts • Member organization: Association- 500Baths, Society –300 Bahts

14. NAT, Northern Office NAT,Northeastern Office NAT, Head Quarter ADMINISTRATION NAT, Eastern Office NAT, Southern Office

15. Administration • Executive board – 25 members • 14 Elected from member at large • 4 Presidents of regional division • 7 Invited nurse experts • Term in office: 2 years and may serve only 2 consecutive terms

16. 13 Standing Committee • Academic • Nursing practice • Research • Community service • Nursing journal • Special nurses • Public relation

17. 13 Standing Committee • International relation • Welfare • Fund raising • Professional development • Librarian • Ad hoc

18. ICN Vision • United within ICN, the nurses of all nations speak with one voice. • The International Council of Nursesis set to serve as a hub for the international exchange of ideas, experience and expertise for the nursing professional.

19. ICN . • ICN operated by nurses for nurses, 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

20. ICN's Mission: To represent nursing worldwide, advancing the profession and influencing health policy. ICN’s 3 Goals and 5 Values

21. ICN To bring nursing together To advance nurses To influence health policy Visionary Leadership, Inclusiveness, Flexibility, Partnership, Achievement

22. ICN Goals • To bring nursing together worldwide; • To advance nurses and nursing worldwide; • To influence health policy.

23. ICN Advances nursing, nurses and health through its policies, partnerships, advocacy, leadership development, networks, congresses, special projects, and by its work in the arenas of professional practice, regulation and socio-economic welfare.

24. ICN Values • 1. Visionary Leadership • 2. Inclusiveness • 3. Flexibility • 4. Partnership • 5. Achievement

25. ICN Strategies ICN has chosen a networking mechanism to do this because networks are about: • Getting to know people outside your immediate circle of contacts; • Establishing and using contacts for information, support and other assistance; • Building relationships; and most importantly networks • Communication

26. ICN Actions • Identify issues early and monitor how they develop; • Follow trends; • Offer special expertise through creating a resource pool from network members; • Disseminate ICN’s and others’ work in the area of interest; and • Organize meetings and conferences.

27. ICN is particularly active in: A. Professional Nursing Practice • International classification of nursing practice - ICNP® • Advanced nursing practice • Entrepreneurship

28. ICN is particularly active in: A. Professional Nursing Practice • Women’s health • Primary health care • Family health • Safe water

29. ICN is particularly active in: B. Nursing Regulation • Regulation and Credentialing • Code of ethics, standards and competencies • Continuing education

30. ICN is particularly active in: C. Socio-economic Welfare for Nurses • Occupational health and safety • Human resources planning and policy • Remuneration, salary and wages • Career development • International trade in professional services

31. Activities of ICN • ICN congress • ICN International Conference and CNR • ICN Workforce Forum

32. Activities of ICN • International Regulation • Nursing Leadership TrainingConference • Creative Nursing guidelines • International Classification Nursing Practice ICNP

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