International Centre on Nurse Migration News

New! ICNM November eNews

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:23:45 -0400

In this month's issue, we are informed that CGFNS International's founding executive director passed on, Australia updates its English language standard, countries consider foreign recruitment, an unemployment warning for nurses in the Philippines and more.

New eBrief "Medical Tourism" available for download

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:20:49 -0400

An emerging global business providing an alternative process for delivery of health care services.

August Issue of ICNM eNews is out now!

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:44:01 -0400

This month’s eNews introduces the new CGNFS International chief executive officer, informs you about the job market situation for Philippine nurses, briefs you about Cuban nurses arriving in Jamaica, tells you about discussions in the EU regarding a European Professional card and more.

The WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel fact sheet

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:10:25 -0400

The WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel fact sheet, outlining the code's objectives, policy background and guiding principles, is available now on the International Centre on Nurse Migration website.

CGFNS International appoints new chief executive officer

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:12:49 -0400

CGFNS Board of Trustees president Carol Bradley, MSN, RN, has announced the appointment of Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, as the new

ICNM upgrades its network

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:04:37 -0400

The International Centre on Nurse Migration will be performing network equipment upgrades on 5 May 2011

The International Council of Nurses offers new information regarding Japan and its Nurses Association

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:54:36 -0400

The International Council of Nurses provides timely information regarding the state of affairs in Japan on its Web site under What's New at

The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the launch of a Web-based public hearing from 21 March to 17 April 2011 on the draft of: Guidelines for monitoring the implementation of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:21:46 -0400

November 2010 eNews

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:27:00 -0500

This issue contains articles about global recommendations on increasing access to health workers in remote and rural areas, Mexican nursing and NAFTA, nursing development and exportation in the Philippines, concerns about health migration from Eastern Europe, supporting Indian nurses migrating to New Zealand, and more.

Positive Practice Environments Fact Sheet

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:06:34 -0400

ICNM has published a new fact sheet based on a review of current trends and issues related to the international migration of nurses, key considerations focusing on seven issues and strategic approaches are discussed to develop positive practice environments that influence long-term integration and retention of foreign-educated nurses.

September ICNM eNews

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:11:43 -0400

In this issue, we cover emergency responses in Haiti and nurse employment, Malta’s recruitment of foreign nurses, Directive 36, accountability in recruiting, brain drain graduates repaying state aid to Zimbabwe and implementation of the Code of Practice on International Recruitment of Health Personnel

Half the Sky Live

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:38:17 -0500

This International Women’s Day, celebrate the movement that’s changing the world one woman at a time with songs and stories inspired by the best-selling book Half the Sky.

ICN call for applications for the 2010 Global Nursing Leadership Institute

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:30:29 -0500

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is delighted to invite applications for the 2010 Global Nursing Leadership Institute, to take place 11 – 17 September 2010 in Geneva, Switzerland, where ICN is headquartered.

December 2009 ICNM eNews published

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:35:56 -0500

Work continues on ethical recruitment codes of practice and workforce planning around the globe; CGFNS launches International Standards for Professional Nurses program in Vietnam; Third global Forum on Migration and Development is held in Athens, Greece

CGFNS International promotes new book for foreign-educated nurses

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:41:31 -0400

A primary resource for foreign-educated nurses who continue to be part of the health care system in the United States has just been published by CGFNS International and Springer Publishing Company. more...

June 2009 ICNM eNews

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:11:31 -0400

The June 2009 edition of our ICNM eNews is available on the Web site

Panel 79: African Health Worker Migration to Europe: Problems, Prospects, Policies – Third EGIS European Conference on African Studies

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:32:19 -0400

4 – 7 June 2009

The 24th Quadrennial Congress and CNR “Leading Change: Building Healthier Nations” takes place in Durban, South Africa from 27 June – 4 July 2009

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:28:49 -0400

The Council of National Representatives (CNR) will be held 27 – 30 June and the ICN Congress, 30 June – 4 July.