This document discusses international and national nursing organizations. It describes the International Council of Nursing (ICN), which represents over 16 million nurses worldwide and works to advance nursing globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also discussed as the leading international health organization. On a national level, the document outlines the roles of the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), which regulates nursing standards, and the Pakistan Nurses Federation (PNF), which advocates for nurses' welfare.

1. Unit IV-International Health Organizations and
Nursing Organizations
BY
SEHRISH NAZ & RABIA LOHANI
RN, Post RN, MSN
Lecturer, Institute of Nursing Sciences, Khyber
Medical University
Subject: Community Health Nursing
credit hour: 2+1=3

2.  By the end of this session, the learner will be able
to:-
 Identify Nursing Organization all over the world.
 Discuss function of International Council of
Nursing.
 Discuss the role of World Health Organization.
 Elaborate the functions of Pakistan Nursing
Council and Nursing Federation.

3.  The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a
federation of more than 130 national nurses associations
(NNAs), representing the more than 16 million nurses
worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first
and widest reaching International Organization for
health professionals. Its headquartered in Geneva,
Switzerland.

4.  Operated by nurses and leading nurses
internationally, ICN works to ensure quality
nursing care for all, sound health policies globally,
the advancement of nursing knowledge, and the
presence worldwide of a respected nursing
profession and a competent and satisfied nursing
workforce.

5.  ICN's ever-increasing networks and connections to
people reinforce the importance of strong linkages
with national, regional and international nursing
and non-nursing organizations. Building positive
relationships internationally helps position ICN,
nurses and nursing for now and the future.

6.  ICN works with the specialized agencies of the
United Nations system, particularly with the World
Health Organization, the International Labor
Organization and the World Bank, are important
for nurses everywhere. In addition, ICN works
closely with a range of international non-
governmental organizations.

7.  To represent nursing worldwide, advancing the
profession and influencing health policy.

8.  Foundations
 Florence Nightingale International Foundation
(FNIF)
 The International Council of Nurses Foundation
(ICNF)

9.  FNIF is the International Council of Nurses (ICN)
premier foundation, it supports and complements
the work and objectives of ICN. Its purpose is to
support the advancement of nursing education,
research and services for the public good.

10.  Its signature project is the Girl Child Education
Fund (GCEF), which supports the primary and
secondary schooling of girls in developing countries
whose nurse parent or parents have died, paying for
fees, uniforms, shoes and books.

11.  The International Council of Nurses Foundation
was created in 1990. It is the ICN Swiss-based
Foundation registered with the Geneva Registry
Commerce. The ICNF Board is composed of the
ICN Executive members and two Swiss-based
members.

12.  The Foundation is organized exclusively for
charitable, scientific, literary and educational
purposes.

13.  The World Health Organization (WHO) is the
directing and coordinating authority on
international health within the United Nations’
system. WHO experts produce health guidelines and
standards, and help countries to address public
health issues

14.  WHO also supports and promotes health research.
Through WHO, governments can jointly tackle
global health problems and improve people’s well-
being.

15.  April 1945
 7th April 1948-Formal Existence
 World Health Day-7th April
 Specific theme each year
Objective:
The attainment by all peoples of the highest level of
health

16.  Constitutional Function: Act as the directing and
coordinating authority on all International health
work
 Prevention and Control of specific Diseases
 Development of Comprehensive Health Service
 Family Health
 Environmental Health

17.  Health Statistics
 Bio-Medical Research
 Health Literature and Information
 Cooperation with Other Organization

18.  World Health Assembly
 The Executive Board
 The Secretariat

19.  South East Asia-New Delhi
 Africa-Harare (Zimbabwe)
 The Americas-Washington D C (USA)
 Europe-Copenhagen (Denmark)
 Eastern Mediterranean-Alexandria (Egypt)
 Western Pacific-Manila (Philippines)
SEARO: (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Korea,
Maldives, Timor-Leste, Myanmar, Nepal, Srilanka,
Thailand)

22.  The PNC is an autonomous, regulatory body
constituted under the Pakistan Nursing Council Act
(1952, 1973) and empowered to register (license)
Nurses, Midwives, Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) and
Nursing Auxiliaries to practice in Pakistan. PNC
was established in 1948.

23.  PNC sets the curriculum for the education of
Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing Auxiliaries.
 PNC inspects educational institutions for approval
based on established standards.
 PNC provides registration (license) to practice.

24.  PNC maintains standards of education and practice.
 PNC works closely with the four provincial Nursing
Examination Boards (NEBs).
 PNC plays and advisory role for the overall benefit
of Nurses, Midwives, LHVs and Nursing Auxiliaries
in the country.

25.  PNC maintains an advisory role for the Federal and
Provincial Government regarding nursing
education and nursing services.
 PNC prescribes penalties for fraudulent registration
by intention of pretense, and removes persons from
the Register for professional misconduct.

26.  PNC communicates policy decisions regarding
nursing education and the welfare of nurses, taken
in Council meetings, to Governments, Nursing
Institutions, NEBs and Armed Forces Nursing
Services for implementation.

27.  What is Pakistan Nurses Federation (PNF)?
 The Pakistan Nurses Federation (PNF) is an
independent non-governmental professional
association of nursing in Pakistan.

28.  The PNF was registered on July 6, 1972, by the
Assistant Registrar, Joint Stock Companies, Lahore
Region, under Societies Act 1860, as a successor to
the Trained Nurses Association of Pakistan which
was founded and duly registered in 1949.

29.  To work for the welfare and betterment of nurses,
Midwives and health visitors in Pakistan and AJK.
 To pursue and enter into negotiations with
concerned Government regarding matters
pertaining to the welfare of nurses.

30.  To advance high ethical and professional standards
among nurses.
 To bring professional knowledge and skills to the
service and care of the sick.

31.  To improve nursing practice through in-service
education.
 To publish a journal providing updated information
in nursing.

32.  To endeavor to furnish legal aid to members, within
the financial means of the PNF, when needed by
them for the protection of their professional rights.

33.  PNF consists of branches in cities and districts
across Pakistan. These branches report to the
Provincial Nurses Associations (PNA) in each
province. The PNAs, in turn, communicate directly
with the national body of the PNF.