Who We Are
Introduction
The International Association of School Nurses & Health Promotion (ISNA) is the international identity through which the Associació Catalana d’Infermeria i Salut Escolar (ACISE) develops and promotes its activities and initiatives worldwide.
ISNA brings together school nurses, professional associations, organizations and other stakeholders committed to advancing school nursing and strengthening health promotion in educational settings.
We foster international collaboration, encourage the exchange of knowledge, professional experiences, and support initiatives that contribute to the recognition and development of school nursing across different countries.
Through networking, professional development, research, education and institutional cooperation, we work towards a shared goal: strengthening school health services and promoting the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents in every school community.
Our Mission
To connect and empower school nurses and professional organizations worldwide, promoting knowledge exchange, collaboration and the development of school nursing to support quality healthcare and health education in all educational settings.
Our Vision
A world where every school has access to qualified school nursing professionals, recognized and integrated as essential members of the educational community, contributing to the health, wellbeing and development of every child and adolescent.
Our Values
We recognise the diversity of professional roles, competencies and school nursing models across countries, valuing different perspectives and experiences and promoting mutual respect, shared learning and international cooperation.
Our work is guided by the ethical principles of the nursing profession and a commitment to human rights, equity and the wellbeing of the school population.
- Responsibility · Commitment · Professional Integrity
- Collaboration · Solidarity · Mutual Support
- Empathy · Respect · Human Dignity
- Equality · Equity · Social Justice
- Quality · Excellence · Innovation
- Diversity · Inclusion · Cultural Awareness
- Health · Wellbeing · Prevention
Strategic Objectives
International Representation & Advocacy
Promote the visibility, recognition and professional development of school nurses at national and international levels, advocating for their integration into educational settings worldwide.
Global Collaboration & Networking
Build and strengthen connections between school nurses, professional associations, federations, institutions and organisations, encouraging international cooperation and the exchange of experiences.
Knowledge Exchange & Professional Development
Facilitate the sharing of professional knowledge, good practices and educational resources through publications, training activities, conferences, seminars and international meetings.
Research & Innovation
Encourage research, evidence-based practice and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, supporting the development and improvement of school nursing models and approaches.
School Health Promotion
Support comprehensive approaches to healthcare, health education, prevention and health promotion in educational settings, working alongside families and the wider school community.
Institutional Support & Development
Provide guidance and support to national school nursing associations and professional organisations, encouraging the creation and strengthening of networks and initiatives in countries where these are needed.
GLOSNET
Global School Nurses Network