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ICN during wartime: 1912-1947.

G Boschma1, M Stuart

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

International Nursing Review
|May 26, 1999
PubMed
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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) adapted its identity from 1911-1947 amidst global conflicts and healthcare needs. Early missionary spirit transformed due to internal diversity and external societal shifts, reshaping the nursing organization.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing History
  • Global Health Organizations
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Examining the International Council of Nurses (ICN) from 1911 to 1947.
  • Understanding the influence of international politics, healthcare demands, and wartime on nursing.
  • Assessing the evolution of women leaders' roles in advancing nursing.

Observation:

  • ICN demonstrated resilience as an enduring organization despite significant global challenges.
  • ICN leaders were committed to advancing nursing economically, professionally, and culturally.
  • Internal disagreements and external societal changes, including war, impacted the organization.

Findings:

  • The initial unifying missionary spirit of ICN leaders evolved over time.
  • Diverse internal perspectives created tensions within the organization.

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  • Profound social changes and wartime upheaval were primary drivers of transformation.

    • Implications:

    • The postwar identity of the ICN was significantly altered by these transformative experiences.
    • Historical analysis reveals the dynamic nature of professional nursing organizations.
    • Understanding past adaptations provides insights into contemporary global health leadership.