The Australian College of Nursing is saddened that while nurses around Australia and the world are providing care at great personal sacrifice during the coronavirus pandemic it has become necessary for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to call on governments to protect healthcare staff from abuse. “Any form of aggression towards nurses must not…
Across the world, nurses are playing a pivotal role in detecting, managing and preventing the spread of Novel coronavirus. Last week, the International Council of Nurses praised nurses working in Novel coronavirus impacted areas and stated nurses “must be provided with the personal protective equipment to safely care for those with the virus and ensure…
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has praised nurses for their role in treating and controlling the spread of the Coronavirus. ICN President Annette Kennedy wrote to the Chinese Nursing Association to convey her “admiration and solidarity to all the nurses in the region who are continuing to work in such difficult circumstances.” “Providing nursing…
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and global Nursing Now Campaign have expressed their condolences for those impacted by the Australian bushfires. ICN CEO Howard Catton addressed the impact of the bushfires on the Australian community in a personal letter to Australian College of Nursing (ACN) CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN. Mr Catton acknowledged…
Howard Catton, Chief Executive of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), has urged nurses across the world to join together in celebrating 2020 Year of the Nurse & Midwife. “Every nurse has a story to tell, and next year they have a special opportunity to tell it to the world. By getting the message out…