https://www.who.int/campaigns/annual-theme/year-of-the-nurse-and-the-midwife-2020
The world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030. That's why the World Health Assembly has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Join WHO and partners including, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), International Council of Nurses (ICN

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/documents/yonm-2020/campaign-toolkit.pdf
to celebrate World Health Day (7 April - devoted this year to nurses and midwives) as well as the International Day of the Midwife (May 6) or International Nurses day (May 12). There may be other moments and opportunities in your own country that you know would be a good time to celebrate and lobby for more, better supported health workers 9.

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240081925
The 72nd World Health Assembly designated 2020 The International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. This provided a special opportunity to celebrate the two professions and drive investments in the education, employment, leadership and working conditions of the largest component of the health workforce. A rapid review was conducted of online

https://www.midwife.org/2020-year-of-the-nurse-and-midwife
The World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO), designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife to advance nurses' and midwives' vital position in transforming healthcare around the world. It also is in honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7373846/
In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared 2020 to be the Year of the Nurse and Midwife (YONM) to draw attention to the critical role that these 28 million healthcare workers play in the health of communities and nations [].With 2020 being the bicentenary of Florence Nightingale's birth, the YONM was designed to shine a spotlight on the global need for 9 million more nurses and

https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/375009/9789240081925-eng.pdf?sequence=1
The primary search terms were "International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife" AND [each WHO Member State]. A data charting form was developed in Excel to record relevant findings. Items were included on the charting form if they occurred after the designation of the YONM by the 72nd WHA and had an implicit or explicit relationship with

https://www.ninr.nih.gov/newsandevents/news/2020-year-nurse-and-midwife
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, indicating how vital nurses and midwives are to the health and well-being of our nation and the world. Since its founding, NINR has supported nurses in their mission to promote and improve health by funding research to build the foundation of evidence for their clinical practice.

https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/328943
World Health Assembly, 72. (‎2019)‎. 2020: International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife: report by the Director-General. World Health Organization.

https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA72/A72(19)-en.pdf
2020: International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. The Seventy-second World Health Assembly, having considered document A72/54 Rev.1, decided to designate 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Seventh plenary meeting, 28 May 2019. A72/VR/7.

https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA72/A72_54Rev1-en.pdf
The Health Assembly is invited to adopt the following draft decision: The Seventy-second World Health Assembly, having considered document A72/54 Rev.1, decided to designate 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. 1 See documents EB144/25 and EB144/26 and the summary records of the Executive Board at its 144th session

http://www.emro.who.int/pdf/world-health-days/world-health-day-2020/international-year-of-the-nurse-and-midwife.pdf
WHO designated 2020 the year of the nurse and midwife to acknowledge the work of nurses and midwives globally. A once in a generation opportunity to put nurses and midwives at the centre of global and health policy, the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife is a year to celebrate the 28 million nurses and 2 million midwives who make up

https://www.oncnursingnews.com/view/2020-whos-international-year-of-the-nurse-and-the-midwife
The challenge, created by the American Nurses Association, is designed to engage at least 1000 organizations in providing leadership development to at least 20,000 nurses and midwives under the age of 35. - Nursing Now. This is a global campaign between the WHO, the International Council of Nurses, and Burdett Trust for Nursing. The intent is

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6978565/
This year sees the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale and has been designated the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Council of Nurses in support of the Burdett Trust's Nursing Now campaign which culminates at the end of 2020.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31721199/
The World Health Organization has designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. With a predicted shortfall of more than nine million nurses and midwives by 2030, the World Health Organization has recognized the urgency of tackling the approaching workforce issues head on. The activities planned should provide a once in a generation

https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/year-of-the-nurse-midwife
The International Year of the Nurse and Midwife has been extended into 2021. Following this announcement, SAGE Publishing is proud to support this international celebration by continuing to showcase the latest nursing and midwifery research, providing leading academics and professionals with a platform at a time when their contribution is more valuable than ever.

https://www.icn.ch/news/2020-international-year-nurse-and-midwife-catalyst-brighter-future-health-around-globe
As the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife begins, ICN and Nursing Now are urging world leaders to make massive investments in nursing and midwifery to pave the way for a brighter future for health around the world. ... 2020 was designated as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife by the World Health Organization in recognition of the

https://canadianmidwives.org/international-year-of-the-midwife/
The world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030."The World Health Organization has declared 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. At the heart of this campaign are three key messages: Strengthening nursing and midwifery to achieve health for all

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33253393/
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife: A Look Back, A Look Forward. International Year of the Nurse and Midwife: A Look Back, A Look Forward J Nurs Educ. 2020 Dec 1;59(12):663-664. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20201118-01. Author Amy J Barton. PMID: 33253393 DOI: 10.3928

https://www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/featured-article/the-unimaginable-year-of-the-nurse-and-the-midwife-2020-a-reflection-from-india/
The year 2020 concluded with the announcement of 100 outstanding Nurse and Midwife Leaders by Women in Global Health (WGH), supported by the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses (ICN), International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) and the Nursing Now Campaign. This

https://www.nurse.com/blog/its-year-of-the-nurse-and-midwife-why-does-it-matter/
"Florence Nightingale used her lamp to illuminate the places where nurses worked, and I hope the designation of 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife will provide us with a new, 20-20 vision of what nursing is in the modern era and how nurses can light the way to universal health coverage and healthcare for all," she said.

https://www.who.int/news/item/30-01-2019-executive-board-designates-2020-as-the-year-of-the-nurse-and-midwife-
The Executive Board, today, designated the year 2020 as the "Year of the Nurse and midwife", in honor of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. This proposal will now be presented to Member States of the 72nd World Health Assembly for consideration and endorsement.The year 2020 is significant for WHO in the context of nursing and midwifery strengthening for Universal Health

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7258832/
The World Health Organization has declared 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife ( WHO, 2020a ), coinciding with the 200 th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, viewed by many as the founder of modern nursing ( Harimi & Alavi, 2015 ). Contemplating what the public understands about "being a nurse" and why

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32241337/
International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife Aust Health Rev. 2020 Apr;44(2):170-171. doi: 10.1071/AHv44n2_ED2. Author Sue Matthews 1 Affiliation 1 The Royal Women's Hospital, Locked Bag 300, Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Vic. 3052, Australia. Email: Sue.Matthews@thewomens

https://slhd.health.nsw.gov.au/2024-news/nursing-and-midwifery-awards-2024
SydneyConnect image: Balmain Hospital's International Nurses Day award winners. Congratulations to all the nurses and midwives who received awards as part of our facilities' celebrations for International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day 2024. Here is the full list of winners. Balmain Hospital

https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/nurses-and-midwives-receive-284-cent-pay-rise
The Allan Labor Government will deliver a massive pay increase for our hardworking nurses and midwives.Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation members today voted in favour of the heads-of-agreement. The four-year deal will see nurses and midwives delivered a wage increase of 28.4 per cent - helping to retain and recruit more nurses so more Victorians can get the best care.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2024/release/workforce-crisis-prompts-doors-to-open-mid-year
This entitles nursing and midwifery students to a $319.50 weekly stipend during clinical and professional placements. "The payment is very welcome news to our students when cost-of-living concerns are front of mind for so many, and is another reason why now is a good time to think about starting your studies," Professor Mills said.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/nurses-fought-back-against-their-union-for-better-pay-here-s-what-s-now-on-offer-20240622-p5jnvn.html
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Victoria's nurses and midwives will consider a 28.4 per cent pay rise over four years after an in-principle agreement was hammered

https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2024/07/01/gearing-celebrate-international-year-woman-farmer
The United Nations' designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer gives the global community a chance to highlight that fact and celebrate the incredibly important role women play in ensuring global food security. At the same time, it's an unprecedented opportunity to underscore - and to address - the myriad social

https://publications.coventry.ac.uk/index.php/pblh/article/view/966
This paper presents findings from a cross-sectional study into the motivational factors of students who chose nursing and midwifery as a career. 189 students from the University of Bedfordshire (UoB) and 223 students from Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) completed a questionnaire at the start of their studies in 2018. The findings are generated from the first stage of the Placement

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-27/victoria-hospitals-hiring-freeze-budget-cuts-staffing-health/104028710
Her defence of the need for hospitals to cut their budgets comes as the government has agreed on a pay rise for nurses and midwives of 28.4 per cent over four years.