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Stephanie L Ferguson1,2, Fatima Al Rifai3,4, Maisa Maay'a5
1Stephanie L. Ferguson and Associates, LLC, Amherst, VA, USA.
The International Council of Nurses's Leadership for Change™ program has empowered nurses globally for 20 years, enhancing leadership skills and healthcare policy involvement worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership Development
- Global Health Policy
- Healthcare Management Capacity Building
Background:
- The International Council of Nurses's Leadership for Change™ (ICN LFC) program, established in 1996, aims to increase nurse participation in global healthcare policy.
- It equips nurses with essential skills for leadership and management in healthcare services.
Observation:
- The ICN LFC program has been implemented in over 60 countries across multiple continents.
- It operates through collaborations with national nurses associations, WHO, Ministries of Health, and donor organizations like the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, USAID, and AUSAID.
Findings:
- Certified ICN LFC nurse trainers have demonstrated significant impact in countries including the UAE, Vietnam, and the USA.
- The program has fostered nurse leadership development and empowerment on an international scale.
Implications:
- Nurse leaders are crucial for improving national health and well-being through collaboration with stakeholders.
- Effective nursing leadership, practice, education, and research drive advancements in health systems and policy change.
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