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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Nurses: advocating, leading, caring!

Stephanie L Ferguson¹

¹Director, ICN LFC Programme and Facilitator, Global Nursing Leadership Institute, International Council of Nurses.

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|October 3, 2013

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The "No Nurses No Future" campaign advocates for nurses' rights, education, and research to ensure a robust future healthcare workforce. This initiative is crucial for maintaining quality care and advocacy for Italian citizens.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Policy
Public Health

Background:

The Italian Nurses Association (CNAI) launched the "No Nurses No Future" campaign to address critical issues facing the nursing profession.
The campaign emphasizes the need to protect nursing practice, enhance education, and support research.

Discussion:

The campaign highlights the importance of a sufficient future nursing workforce for advocacy, leadership, and patient care.
Italian nurses actively engaged with experts, including Prof. Ferguson, to discuss and promote the campaign's objectives.

Key Insights:

Sustaining nursing practice, education, and research is vital for the profession's future.
A strong nursing workforce is essential for citizens' healthcare advocacy and care.
National and regional nursing associations collaborate to advance the profession's agenda.

Outlook:

Continued advocacy is needed to secure the future of nursing in Italy.
Investment in nursing education and research will be critical for future healthcare systems.
The campaign aims to ensure a sufficient number of nurses to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the population.