title: The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists: its role in the globalization of nurse anesthesia education and practice.
abstract: Since its beginning in 1989, the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) has had as its major goal in the advancement of educational standards and practices that support and enhance patient care and safety. This article highlights the development of the IFNA, its purpose, and its structure. Educational and practice standards are discussed and quality assurance in international education highlighted.
authors.affiliation: International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Caulk
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ouellette
mesh_terms: D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012956:Societies, Nursing