The European Forum of National Nursing and Midwifery Associations (EFNNMA) is the voice of nursing and midwifery within WHO European Region.Working in partnership and strategically with WHO and other key stakeholders we aim to influence health policy, improve the quality of health services and the health of people across the 53 Member States of the Region. We are passionate advocates of the central and unique contribution that Nurses and Midwives make to individual and population health and well-being across Europe and are committed to ensuring both professions are supported to deliver excellence in their practice. As the nature of care changes we believe that strengthening and developing the nursing and midwifery workforce through the provision of lifelong learning and research delivers excellence in public health and people-centered healthcare.
Membership
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National Nursing or Midwifery association of the European Region that meets certain criteria can be admitted as a member of EFNNMA. Membership application process starts with a letter from association to the EFNNMA Secretariat and completing of a membership application form.
Membership Application Form - English/Russian
EFNNMA is open for membership to nursing and midwifery organizations meeting the following criteria:
4.1.8. The organization submits an application form to the Executive Board of EFNNMA.
4.1.1. A national nurses organization, a national midwifery organization or a national organization for nurses and midwives that has been established for a minimum of 2 years. The organization may be a section of a national healthcare workers association.
4.1.2. A national organization seeking to join EFNNMA may be a professional association, a labor union, or a regulatory body or any combination of these.
4.1.3. A national organization in one of 53 member states* of the WHO European Region
4.1.4. The organization seeking membership in EFNNMA is open to all nurses or all midwives or both nurses and midwives in the country.
4.1.5. The organization is independent of government; however, a regulatory body may have a charter from the national government to conduct self-governance of the profession(s).
4.1.6. Generally, one nurse’s organization and one midwifery organization from each of the 53 member countries of the WHO European Region may be a member of EFNNMA. In the future EFNNMA may revisit membership opportunities for national nursing and midwifery association in partnership with the official EFNNMA members. The organization has a constitution/statutes/bylaws/internal regulations or operating principles that are formally adopted by the members (mission, vision, objectives).
4.1.7. The organization is run by and for nurses and/or midwives as evidenced by
- All members of the governing body are nurses or midwives (for ex board of directors/executive committee/steering committee).
- The governing body is elected through democratic, transparent processes.
- The organization is able to meet its financial obligation to EFNNMA as evidenced by financial reports of the organization.
4.1.9. The organization agrees to:
- Comply with the rights and obligations outlined in article 6 of the statutes of EFNNMA.
- Share the purpose and aims of EFNNMA.
- Provide EFNNMA with information regarding the organization including: name, address, e-mail, number of members, name and contact information of the president, vice-president, secretary general etc. EFNNMA representative and deputy representative as well as the main EFNNMA contact person. Report changes in their statutes that affect their membership in EFNNMA
- Notify the EFNNMA Executive Board on the number of its nurse and/or midwife members each year and pay the annual EFNNMA membership fees.
- Notify the EFNNMA on changes of the Governing officers and contact person responsible for communication with EFNNMA.
Membership fees categories
Criteria/categories
- Associations with up to 1500 members//Country GNI per capita, less than US $ 10 000
- Associations with 1501 and more members
- Country GNI per capita – US $ 10 000 – 15 000
- Country GNI per capita – US $ 15 001 – 20 000
- Country GNI per capita – US $ 20 001 – 25 000