Leading Care for Family-Focused Health

A network dedicated to advancing the practice, research, and education of family nursing worldwide.

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Family nursing…what is it?

Family nursing is the application of evidence-based knowledge and practice expertise to promote the health of families and family members across the lifespan and practice settings taking into account how social determinants of health influence and are influenced by families.

Our Mission

Transform Family Health

The International Family Nursing Association (IFNA) embraces a compassionate family focus on health, social justice, human dignity and respect for all. The IFNA vision is to build a community of nurses and other health care professionals who are dedicated to transforming health for families worldwide. Our mission includes three core principles:

Serve as a unifying force and voice for family nursing globally
Share knowledge, practices, and skills to enhance and nurture the family nursing practice
Providing family nursing leadership through education, research, scholarship, socialization and collegial exchange on all aspects of family nursing

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17th International Family Nursing Conference

Perth, Australia

June 17 – 20, 2025

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Taking A Stance for Family Health

Discover how we champion family care, rooted in the values of compassion, social justice, dignity, and respect for all. See our position statements or check out stories from our members to see how we’re pushing family nursing forward, together.