President's Message -

The International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO) held its 5th Global Conference, The Power of Nursing in Homes, Communities, and Primary Care Settings, from 17–19 June 2026 at City St George’s, University of London, in collaboration with ADNE. More than 200 participants from 33 countries attended, and over 70 new members joined IHCNO.

A major milestone was the launch of the IHCNO Scope and Standards of Home Care Nursing, an internationally developed framework supporting excellence in practice, education, leadership, and professional development.
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I extend my appreciation to my co‑chairs, Dr Dame Crystal Oldman and Mark Millar, whose leadership made this conference a success. We also celebrated Crystal’s appointment as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Mark’s recognition as the 2026 IHCNO DAISY Nurse Leader Award recipient.

I encourage all members to stay engaged in IHCNO’s work—through research, education, advocacy, leadership, and sharing experiences—to strengthen the global voice of home care nursing.

Thank you for your continued commitment to IHCNO and the communities we serve.

Susan M. Hinck, PhD, APRN, GCNS‑BC
President, IHCNO