2023-07-12 12:48:17
The 2023 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in Montreal ended with a ceremony that celebrated achievements, highlighted challenges ahead and set eyes on the next Congress, to be held in Helsinki (Finland) in 2025.
More than 6,000 nurses gathered at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal, Canada, for the 2023 ICN Congress, organized by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). Nurses from 126 countries were welcomed to this five-day event by Dr. Pamela Cipriano, President of ICN. They attended plenary sessions led by international luminaries, taking advantage of a very extensive four-day scientific program allowing them to make contacts, share their experience and improve their practice for the benefit of patients.
“When we take care of each other, patients are in good hands. Check in on others – it’s anything but trivial to know that someone cares regarding you. » Simon Sinek cAmerican-British lecturer, author of books on management and motivation
During the closing ceremony, on July 7 Dr. Cipriano and Mr. Catton spoke of how nurses stepped up during the pandemic and, as the world watched this time, showed courage, dedication and sacrifice. They mentioned the numerous reports to which the ICN has contributed and produced on a large number of issues, in particular the pandemic preparednessthe mental well-being of nursesthe aging staff and the migration internationale nurses. At the end of the Congress, Dr Cipriano unveiled ICN’s new branding and logo, reflecting the organization’s determination to continuously evolve to be closer to the global nursing community.
Howard Catton, ICN’s Chief Executive Officer, said: We designed a new visual identity that better represents who we are and what we stand for moving forward. Our new logo is an updated interpretation of ICN’s heritage and values, incorporating the image of a nurse, our global reach and, of course, the eternal flame of Florence Nightingale’s lamp. We believe that our new branding and logo will help us communicate more effectively with nurses, but also organizations and people outside the profession, and strengthen ICN’s position of influence as a spokesperson. world of nursing. »
The ICN CEO continued, noting that “ We are delighted with this new representation of our organization and we are very happy to continue to serve the nursing community with the same commitment and dedication that we have always shown. We are very pleased to share with you our new brand image. »
ICN’s rebranding will take place over the coming weeks and months, and ICN’s new logo will be used in all of its communication and marketing materials.
The final point of the Congress was the handover to the Finnish Nurses Association, which will organize the 2025 Congress from June 9 to 13 in the country’s capital, Helsinki.
• Press release July 5, 2023 – CII “The CII Congress in Montreal ends with a captivating ceremony and the launch of the organization’s new brand image and logo”.
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