Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, …
Nursing and midwifery occupations represent a significant share of the female workforce. More than 80% of the world’s nurses work in countries that are home to half of the world’s population. …
The retention of nurses in Member States of the WHO European Region is central to “Nursing Action”, a landmark European Union (EU)-funded initiative aimed at strengthening the nursing …
The State of the world’s nursing 2020 report provides the latest, most up-to-date (as of 2020) evidence on and policy options for the global nursing workforce.
The global nursing workforce has grown from 27.9 million in 2018 to 29.8 million in 2023, but wide disparities in the availability of nurses remain across regions and countries, according …
Nursing and midwifery To safeguard the future health workforce and the provision of high-quality health care, steps must be taken to ensure that nursing and midwifery are seen as …
The WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021–2025 presents evidence-based practices and an interrelated set of policy priorities that can help countries ensure …
The 2025 edition of the State of the world’s nursing provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the nursing workforce. The report features new indicators on critical areas …
State of the world's nursing 2020: investing in education, jobs and ...