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Toward globalization of a profession.

Sandra M Ouellette, Betty J Horton

|April 9, 2011

Summary

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The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) has promoted quality nurse anesthesia education and practice standards since 1989. IFNA is launching a new initiative for approving education programs to improve global anesthesia care quality.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Anesthesia Care
Healthcare Education

Background:

The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) was established in 1989 to advance nurse anesthetist education and practice.
IFNA's commitment to quality has been recognized by international bodies like the International Council of Nurses.

Discussion:

This editorial reviews IFNA's historical contributions to nurse anesthesia.
It highlights IFNA's new program approval process designed to elevate global anesthesia care standards.

Key Insights:

IFNA has a long-standing dedication to improving nurse anesthesia education and practice.
A new initiative focuses on a formal approval process for educational programs.

Outlook:

The program approval process aims to standardize and enhance the quality of nurse anesthesia education worldwide.
This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to global patient safety and anesthesia care outcomes.