title: An international perspective The International Council of Nurses has its Congress every four years and hundreds of nurses from around the globe will congregate for the opening in Seoul on May 28. Nursing Standard previews the event and talks to Trevor Clay who adds his perspective from ten years of ICN involvement.
abstract: This month's ICN Congress is the 19th of its kind and focuses on the theme 'Nursing - A New Tomorrow'. Over a week, at the Inter-Continental Hotel, all kinds of nurses will congregate, give papers, swap experiences, hold meetings and air the most pressing issues facing the profession worldwide. The Royal College of Nursing is the UK representative and members pay a part of their subscription to the ICN.