ROLE OF THE NURSE

Nursing is the diagnosing and treatment of human responses to the health and illness and therefore focuses on a broad array phenomina. Professional nurses who work in institution, community base setting have three major roles.

1    PRACTITIONER ROLE

The practitioner role: which include providing care, teaching, involves those action taken by nurses to meet the health care and nursing needs of individual patient , their families, and significant others. this role is the dominant one for nurses in primary , secondary and tertiary health care setting an in home care and community nursing. It is achived through use of critical thinking, clinical judgement and the nursing process. All of which are key tools for nursing practice. Nurses help patient meet their needs by using direct intervention by teaching patient and family member to perform care and by corordinating and collaborating with others disciplines to provide needed services. 


  2   LEADERSHIP ROLE. 

The leadership role is often viewed as a role assumed by nurses who have tittles that suggest leadership and who  lead large group of nurses or related health care profession, how ever because of the constant fluctuation of health care delivery demand and consumers, a broader definition of nursing leadership, one that identify the leadership role as inherent within all nursing positions is required. The leadership  setting  role as inherent within all nursing position is required, the leadership role involves those action that nurses execute when they assume responsibility for the action of others towards determine and achieving patient care goal. Many staffs nurses now work where they are held accountable for the nursing care delivered by unlicensed assistant personnel who work directly under their supervision.  The leadership has four component, decision making, relating with others , influencing and  facilitating. 


3     REASERCHERS ROLE

The primary task of nursing is to contribute to the scientific base  of nursing practice. study are needed to determine the effectivenes of nursing intervention and nursing care. the science of nursing grows through research . the research role is considered to be a responsibility of all nurses  in clinical practice. nurses are constantly alert for nursing problem  and important issue related to patient care that can serve as a bases for the identification of researchable questions.

nurses directly involve in patient care are often in the best position to identify potential research problems and questions, also data collection and collation will be very easy. 

INTRODUCTION OF ICN

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a global federation of national nursing associations.

Established in 1899, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Works to advance nursing, influence policies, and promote global health.


MISSION AND VISSION

Mission: To represent nurses worldwide, advancing the profession and influencing health policy.

Vision: A world where nurses and nursing organizations work together to improve health for all.


INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES (ICN)

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a global federation of national nursing associations, representing millions of nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The ICN works to advance the nursing profession, influence health policy, and promote high-quality healthcare for all.


FUNCTION OF THE ICN

1.Professional Advocacy – Supports nurses in leadership, education, and research.

2.Policy Influence – Works with organizations like the WHO to shape global health policies.

3.Nursing Standards – Establishes ethical guidelines and best practices for nurses.

4.Capacity Building – Provides training and development programs for nurses worldwide.

5.Global Health Promotion – Focuses on improving healthcare access and quality.


MAJOR PROGRAM AND INNITIATIVE

Leadership for Change (LFC) – Empowers nurses to be healthcare leaders.

Global Nursing Workforce Initiatives – Addresses nursing shortages and workplace safety.

ICN Disaster Response Network – Provides aid and training in crisis situations.

Nursing Now Campaign – Promotes nursing’s role in achieving universal health coverage.


 ICN’s Role in Policy and Advocacy

Works with WHO, UN, and governments to influence health policies.

Advocates for better working conditions, fair pay, and workforce sustainability.

Promotes ethical nursing practices and professional standards.


Membership and Global Reach

Represents 130+ national nursing associations.

Over 28 million nurses worldwide are indirectly part of ICN.

Provides a global platform for collaboration and professional development.


Impact of ICN on Nursing

Improves nursing education and training.

Increases global recognition of nurses’ contributions.

Enhances healthcare systems through policy and advocacy.


Challenges and Future Goals

Addressing nursing shortages and workforce crises.

Enhancing global health equity and access.

Strengthening nursing leadership and advocacy.

Expanding digital and technological advancements in healthcare.


CONCLUSSION

ICN plays a crucial role in global health and nursing.

Strengthens nursing leadership and policy impact.

Ensures nurses have a voice in shaping healthcare systems.