International nursing associations help to inform healthcare professionals.
ICN Intenational Council of Nurses – The International Council of Nurses: this organization serves as an international platform for nurses worldwide. Included in this website are pillars and programs, active projects, related publications, International Council of Nurses networks, a newsroom for current advances in the nursing field, and special events involving the International Council of Nurses.
International Association for Human Caring – The International Association for Human Caring: this organization serves as a center for advances and the dissemination of these advances in “caring science.” This website includes helpful links, information on continuing education, information on “caring conferences,” an organizational journal, a list of bylaws, and detailed information about the organization itself.
International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses – The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, an organization directed toward the advancement of the practice of psychiatric and mental health nursing. This official website includes information about the organization, helpful links, conferences by the organization, news and information relative to the organization’s goals, and related publications.
The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International – The International Honor Society of Nursing: has a mission to “improve world health through knowledge.” This website is rife with information, including a research library, publications, media, a foundation, career provisions (such as advice, assistance, and links), a meeting place for volunteers, a discussion forum, and a leadership institute.
International Nurses Society On Addictions (IntNSA) – The International Nurses Society on Addictions: as suggested by the name, this is a nursing organization that concentrates on nurses committed to the prevention and treatment of addition-related issues. This website contains information on certifications, mentoring, related publications, and related events. There are also helpful links, a journal, and an online store.
International Association of Forensic Nurses – International Association of Forensic Nurses: this website includes innovations such as a “review and discuss” message board regarding recent news and publications, a career center, information on certifications, and a section on corporate support.
IOMSN – The International Organization of MS Nurses: the mission statement of this organization is to, “address the needs and goals of professional nurses who care for people with [multiple sclerosis].” While this website does not have the same breadth of information as other organizational websites have exhibited, it does include necessary provisions such as assistance with research grants, a speaker’s bureau, and a fellowship awards program.
International Nursing Association for Clinical Nursing Simulation and Learning (INACSL) – International Nursing Association for Clinical Nursing Simulation/Learning: this organization and its website sets clear directives for improving and dissemination information regarding clinical simulation in the nursing and medical field.
International Childbirth Education Association – The International Childbirth Education Association: this is an organization that aims to assist professionals and educators with information and knowledge regarding maternal and newborn care. This website offers a myriad of useful pages that cover the certification process, information for expectant parents, and resources for currently certified professionals in the U.S.
University of Michigan – The International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing: this organization aims to optimize nursing education in the doctoral level through international collaboration. Provisions within this website include a database of doctoral programs, conference papers, and scholarly journal articles.