FORUM ON NURSING PRACTICE REGULATION IN THE REGION OF THE AMERICAS Registration

The Forum

The Forum on Nursing Practice Regulation in the Region of the Americas aims to:

– Present the regulatory frameworks for professional practice in health care, particularly nursing.
– Discuss strategic actions for strengthening professional regulatory systems and supporting capacity-building for regulators.
– Analyze the requirements in regulatory frameworks on licensing and license renewal, as well as proficiency exams for initial registration, credits for continuing education, and the possibilities for expanding professional roles and responsibilities.
– Share successful national experiences in nursing regulation.

15 - 16

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

MARCH 2023

15 - 16

MARCH 2023

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Forum

The Forum on Nursing Practice Regulation in the Region of the Americas aims to:

– Present the regulatory frameworks for professional practice in health care, particularly nursing.
– Discuss strategic actions for strengthening professional regulatory systems and supporting capacity-building for regulators.
– Analyze the requirements in regulatory frameworks on licensing and license renewal, as well as proficiency exams for initial registration, credits for continuing education, and the possibilities for expanding professional roles and responsibilities.
– Share successful national experiences in nursing regulation.

Welcome Message

Betânia Santos

President of the Federal
Council of Nursing - Brazil

Silvia Cassiani

Regional Advisor on Nursing and Health Technicians, PAHO/WHO

Pedro Fredemir Palha

Dean, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing

Carla A. Arena Ventura

Director, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing Research Development

Agenda

The Forum will be attended by representatives of Ministries of Health, Professional Practice Regulatory Bodies, National Nursing Associations and Professional Councils and the International Council of Nurses (ICN), PAHO and other stakeholders.

Access

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Simultaneous interpretation in English, Portuguese, and Spanish will be available

Personal Information


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    Organizers

    Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Federal Council of Nursing – Brazil (COFEN), Ministry of Health of Brazil, and Ribeirão Preto School of Nursing, University of São Paulo – Brazil (EERP/USP).