Nordic Nurses Lead the Way at the 119th EFN General Assembly in Warsaw
At the 119th EFN General Assembly in Warsaw, Nordic nurses from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland actively contributed to shaping the future of nursing in the EU.
October 2024
The Nordic Nurses Associations played a crucial role in the discussions, driving forward key policy topics such as Advanced Practice Nursing, ethical recruitment, and the use of responsible AI to support nurses on the frontlines.
Key Contributions and Policy Advancements by Nordic Nurses
The Nordic delegates were especially vocal in advocating for the engagement and inclusion of European nursing students within EFN, ensuring the voices of future nurses are central to decision-making.
EFN members approved critical Policy Statements on co-designing the EU Health and Care Workforce Strategy, supporting ethical recruitment, strengthening nurses’ economic power, and leveraging digital tools to enhance patient care. These discussions are essential to advancing the EFN Strategic and Operational Lobby Plan (SOLP) 2021-2027, aiming to influence EU policy for a resilient health system, economic prosperity, and social justice.
The Nordic delegation at the EFN meeting in Warsaw led by the presidents of the National Nurses associations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.