European strategic directions for strengthening nursing and midwifery towards Health 2020 goals

2015
The European strategic directions for strengthening nursing and midwifery towards Health 2020 goals, the first such document produced in the European Region, was developed as a result of extensive collaboration with senior nurse and midwife leaders and consultation with policy makers. The document aims to guide Member States in enabling and enhancing the contribution of nurses and midwives to achieving the Health 2020 goals of improving the health and well-being of populations, reducing health inequalities, strengthening public health and ensuring sustainable, people-centred health systems.