American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize individual nurses in specialty practice areas. ANCC recognizes healthcare organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. In addition, ANCC accredits healthcare organizations that provide and approve continuing nursing education and accredits transition to practice programs. ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001: 2015 certification.
ANCC’s consent to the use of Magnet® mark shall not be construed as ANCC sponsoring, participating, or endorsing the Magnet4Europe research study. |
Tipton Health
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Tipton Health works with more than 200 hospitals and health systems to better prepare nurse leaders, improve the nursing work environment, boost long-term nurse satisfaction, and strategically advance nursing practice, ultimately driving ever-increasing levels of nursing excellence and patient care. We use the well-established, evidence-based Magnet and Pathway frameworks for nursing excellence to help our clients achieve their visions for nursing.
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CGFNS International Inc.
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CGFNS International Inc. was founded in 1977 as an immigration neutral, non-profit organization by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the National League for Nursing (NLN). As an ISO certified organization committed to quality and standards, CGFNS International is the world’s largest credentials evaluation organization for the nursing and allied health professions. As the intersection of accreditation, education, regulation, and employment, CGFNS is the global leader in helping foreign educated nurses live and work in their country of choice. During our 45 years CGFNS has served over four million healthcare professionals from 200 countries.
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International Council of Nurses (ICN)
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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations (NNAs), representing the more than 28 million nurses worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organisation for health professionals. 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.
ICN's ever-increasing networks and connections to people reinforce the importance of strong linkages with national, regional and international nursing and non-nursing organisations. Building positive relationships internationally helps position ICN, nurses and nursing for now and the future. Our work with the specialised agencies of the United Nations system, particularly with the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organisation and the World Bank, are important for nurses everywhere. In addition, we work closely with a range of international non-governmental organisations and other partners. |
European Federation of Nurses' Associations (EFN)
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The European Federation of Nurses’ Associations (EFN) represents 36 National Nurses’ Associations with over three million nurses throughout the European Union (EU) and Europe. Established over 50 years ago, EFN is the independent voice of the nursing profession working with key stakeholders including the European Institutions (for example, the European Commission, European Parliament, and the European Council). EFN’s mission is to strengthen the status and practice of the profession of nursing for the benefit of the health of the citizens and the interests of nurses in the EU and Europe.
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European Hospital and Healthcare Federation (HOPE)
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HOPE, the European Hospital and Healthcare Federation, is a European non-profit organisation, created in 1966 representing national public and private hospital and healthcare associations and hospital, health, and social care services owners. With 36 organisations from the 27 Member States of the European Union, the United-Kingdom, Switzerland and the Republic of Serbia, HOPE covers almost 80% of hospital care and is also active in the healthcare and social fields. HOPE mission is to promote improvements in the health of citizens and a uniformly high standard of hospital care by the European Union, fostering efficiency, effectiveness and humanity in the organisation and operations of hospital and health services.
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European Health Management Association (EHMA)
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Active since 1982, the European Health Management Association (EHMA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation open to all those committed to improving health and healthcare. Our focus is on health management capacity and capabilities and on supporting the successful implementation of health policy and practice, so as to make a real difference to the lives of Europe’s 500 million citizens.
EHMA is the only membership organisation in Europe to bring together health and hospital managers, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, academia, policy and decision makers. EHMA provides an environment where evidence, challenge and experience are valued and complex debates on current topics take place. With a secretariat located in the heart of Europe, EHMA maximises its impact by placing its membership at the heart of all that it does. EHMA plays a crucial role in engaging with the full ecosystem of European health management systems. EHMA is a highly accessible and well-established place where people can debate and engage in issues that affect them, where they feel they can advocate for change, and find solutions. Through our members and networks, we reach local, regional, national, and international levels. While cynicism with politics grows, engagement in EHMA activities is a way for people to contribute to public life and support issues which are of concern to them. |
