Australia’s chief nurse wins ICN presidency
Published: 1 July 2009
The Australian
Nursing Federation (ANF) today warmly congratulated Rosemary Bryant – Australia’s
Chief Nursing and Midwifery officer - on her appointment as President of the
International Council of Nurses (ICN).
Lee Thomas ANF
Assistant Federal Secretary said Rosemary’s appointment was great news and an
honour for Australian nurses.
“Throughout her extensive and significant career, Rosemary Bryant has worked to
maintain and develop excellence in nursing. She is a great choice for the
position and it is a reflection of the international standing of Australia and
Australian nurses,” Ms Thomas said.
The ANF looks forward to continuing a strong relationship with Rosemary,
working together on issues that are vital to nurses and international health
care.
“Australian nurses will now be officially represented in international nursing
forums by their Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer who is also the President
of the ICN. This is a significant development for nurses and one we are very
pleased about,” Ms Thomas said.
The ANF anticipates the appointment will facilitate greater Australian nursing
input to current international health reform and debate.
“Australian nurses deliver a high level of quality health care and the
international respect we are achieving is reflected through this significant
appointment,” Ms Thomas said.
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