Acronym
ICN
Type
Standards Development Organisation
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) represents nursing worldwide to advance the nursing profession, promote the wellbeing of nurses, and advocate for health in all policies. Their vision is that the global community recognises, supports, and invests in nurses and nursing to lead and deliver health for all.
ICN maintains the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP). It provides an agreed set of terms that can be used to record the observations and interventions of nurses across the world. ICNP also provides a framework for sharing data about nursing and for comparing nursing practice across settings. The ICNP is available as part of SNOMED CT.
Find out more about the ICN.
Find out more about the ICNP.
Resources
International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) - Technical implementation guide
Category
Implementation Guide
Organisation
ICN
Type
Standard
Access
Open
Status
Active
Created
2021
This guide is an authoritative source to support the development and implementation of electronic record systems that use the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP).
International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) - Translation Guide
Category
User guide
Organisation
ICN
Type
Standard
Access
Open
Status
Active
Created
2021
The International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) is an agreed terminology, or dictionary of terms or expressions, that may be used to represent nursing practice consistently in any setting.