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According to ICN’s 2025 report, investing in the global nursing workforce could boost productivity by 20% and generate economic returns ranging from USD 100 to USD 300 billion globally.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has raised a red flag about what it describes as an “unprecedented crisis” facing the global nursing workforce — one with far-reaching consequences for public health, economic stability, and the future of global healthcare.
Under the theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Health Systems and Economies,” the ICN emphasises the urgent need to invest in the well-being and professional development of nurses.
Pamela Cipriano, President of ICN, emphasised the urgent challenges facing the nursing profession and called for greater care and sustained investment in the well-being of nurses.
According to ICN’s 2025 report, investing in the global nursing workforce could boost productivity by 20% and generate economic returns ranging from USD 100 to USD 300 billion globally.”
The report also paints a stark picture of the current situation: “There is a global shortage of 5.9 million nurses,” it states. Moreover, projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation suggest that meeting future healthcare demands will require an additional 30 million nurses worldwide.
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ICN criticizes the reliance on short-term fixes like international recruitment and task-shifting to less-skilled workers. The 2024 survey of 68 National Nursing Associations (NNAs), conducted by ICN, paints a troubling portrait of the global nursing landscape.
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