VISION
The International Centre on Nurse Migration occupies a key role in establishing dynamic, effective global and national migration policy and practice that facilitate safe patient care and positive practice environments for nurse migrants.
MISSION
To serve as a global resource for the development, promotion and dissemination of research, policy and information on nurse migration.
GOALS
The ethical recruitment and equitable treatment of migrating nurses is a fundamental principle of the International Centre on Nurse Migration. The goals are:
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to promote, collect, create and disseminate data and information on nurse migration
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to act as a resource centre on nurse migration
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to track trends and patterns of global healthcare workforce migration
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to analyze current policy, generate policy options and advocate for sound policy concerning nurse migration
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to promote, undertake and disseminate research on nurse migration, particularly concerning the migrant nurse workforce
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to provide consultation and expert advice on nurse migration and
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to offer continuing education about migration
ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS
CGFNS International is an immigration neutral nonprofit organization that helps foreign educated healthcare professionals live and work in their country of choice by assessing and validating their academic and professional credentials.
CGFNS provides foreign students and healthcare professionals with a comprehensive assessment of their academic records to facilitate their successful admission to schools in the US and other countries.
CGFNS helps protect migrating healthcare professionals by advocating for ethical recruitment practices and continuously monitoring the global landscape for developing trends in employment recruitment and workplace norms.
CGFNS is an NGO with special consultative status to the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council (ECSOC), which serves as the central forum for international and social issues. In addition, CGFNS is a member of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CoNGO) and an associate member of the UN Department of Public Information (DPI).
The International Council of Nurses is a federation of national nurses’ associations (NNAs), representing nurses in 130 countries. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organization for health professionals. Operated by nurses for nurses, 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.
