Promoting Specialty Nursing Practice
Promoting specialty nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and global professional collaboration.
International Federation of Nursing Specialties
Promoting Excellence in Specialty Nursing Practice
Advancing specialty nursing practice through credentialing, education, certification, and global healthcare collaboration.
About IFNS
The International Federation of Nursing Specialties (IFNS) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, registered under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Government of India. It was founded on 25 March 2025, incorporated under the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with Corporate Identity Number, U85500GJ2025NPL160620. It is aimed to promote excellence in Specialty Nursing fields through certification programs, public awareness seminars, industry collaborations, and educational events. It defines a certification program syllabus for different nursing specializations, administering certification examinations, and provides credential certifications to nursing professionals.
Read MoreOur Objectives
Core focus areas that guide IFNS in advancing specialty nursing practice, education, and global collaboration.
Academic Curriculum Development
Developing structured curricula and training frameworks for specialty nursing education programs.
Recognition of Specialty Nursing Programs
Recognizing healthcare institutions and organizations offering quality specialty nursing programs.
Specialty Nursing Certification
Conducting competency-based certification and assessment programs for specialty nursing professionals.
International Specialty Nurse Registry (ISNR)
Maintaining a trusted global registry of qualified specialty nursing professionals.
Nursing & Healthcare Product Validation
Evaluating and validating healthcare products, services, and technologies for quality and safety standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about IFNS certification, membership, and specialty nursing programs.
The International Federation of Nursing Specialties is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in specialty nursing through certification programs, educational initiatives, professional collaborations, and awareness activities.
Yes, IFNS is registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 of the Government of India as a not-for-profit organization with Corporate Identity Number (CIN): U85500GJ2025NPL160620.
The mission of IFNS is to promote excellence in specialty nursing practice through standardized certification programs, continuing education, industry partnerships, and professional development opportunities for nursing professionals.
IFNS provides specialty nursing certification programs, conducts certification examinations, organizes educational events and public awareness seminars, collaborates with healthcare industries, and issues credential certifications to qualified nursing professionals.
Registered nurses and nursing professionals interested in advancing their expertise in specialized nursing fields can apply for IFNS certification programs, subject to eligibility criteria for each specialty.