Whither ICN on its 90th birthday.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Global Health
• Professional Organizations

Background:

• The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is approaching its 100th anniversary.
• The organization has a history of supporting nursing and healthcare worldwide.
• Assessing the ICN's impact and future direction is timely.

Purpose of the Study:

• To retrospectively evaluate the accomplishments of the ICN.
• To assess the current state of nursing globally.
• To contemplate and suggest future goals for the ICN to better serve the nursing profession.

Main Methods:

• Review of ICN's historical contributions.
• Analysis of the present global nursing landscape.
• Evaluation by current and former ICN team members.
• Consideration of the ICN's long-term plan and its flexibility.

Main Results:

• The ICN is recognized as a viable and meaningful organization for nurses.
• The ICN's long-term plan is adaptable to evolving healthcare needs.
• Insights from ICN team members provide valuable perspectives on its worth and potential improvements.

Conclusions:

• The ICN has a significant legacy and continues to be relevant.
• Adaptability is key to the ICN's sustained impact.
• Continuous evaluation and strategic planning are essential for the ICN to effectively support the global nursing profession.