ICN recognises the right of individual nurses to migrate, while acknowledging the possible adverse effect that international migration may have on health care quality. ICN condemns the practice of recruiting nurses to countries where authorities have failed to address human resource planning and problems which cause nurses to leave the profession and discourage them from returning to nursing. Disseminates data on nursing employment worldwide. Takes action to help reduce the serious effects of any shortage, maldistribution and misutilisation of nursing personnel.
Advocates adherence nationally to international labour standards.
Condemns the recruitment of nurses as a strike-breaking mechanism. Supports a trans-cultural approach to nursing practice. Promotes the introduction of transferable benefits, e.g. pension. Participate in the development of sound national policies on immigration and emigration of nurses. Promote the revision of nursing curriculum for basic and post-basic education in nursing and administration to emphasise effective nursing leadership.