Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations (ODENNA)

 

 

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Learn more at the upcoming ODENNA: Growing Nursing Leadership from Africa to LatAm webinar!

Date: 19 November 2025 
Time: 14:00–15:30 Geneva time (CET)
Languages: English, French, and Spanish interpretation available 

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ODENNA is ICN’s strategic initiative to transform the organizational capacity of National Nursing Associations and Nurse Leaders through exceptional development training, empowering sustainable growth, governance, leadership, advocacy, and improved health outcomes.

What is ODENNA?

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ODENNA 3-Pillar Model Framework

ODENNA 3-Pillar Framework

ODENNA empowers national nursing associations and the leaders who drive them to strengthen their organizations, grow their influence, and lead sustainable change. 

IDENTIFY 
Pinpoint opportunities and strengths with ICN’s assessment tools to guide strategic growth and leadership development. 

EQUIP 
Strengthen organizations and leaders through the ODENNA curriculum, interactive workshops, and focused capacity-building experiences. 

GROW 
Turn insights into impact through mentorship, collaboration, and real-world projects that build lasting leadership and organizational excellence. 

Why ODENNA?

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ODENNA is a regional programme designed for National Nursing Associations (NNAs) that are members of ICN.

It supports both organizations and the leaders who guide them, strengthening institutions while advancing leadership capacity and sustainable impact across health systems. 

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ODENNA Africa

ODENNA Africa equips National Nursing Associations and their leaders with the skills and systems to drive sustainable change across the continent. Through organizational development, leadership education, and mentorship, African nursing associations are strengthening governance, advancing nursing practice, and transforming health outcomes for their communities. Learn more.

ODENNA LatAm

ODENNA LatAm builds on the success of ODENNA Africa, expanding the model to Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America. The programme empowers National Nursing Associations and their leaders to enhance organizational capacity, strengthen advocacy, and lead improvements in health systems, creating lasting impact across the region. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming programme and how to get involved.

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