European Parliamentary Elections<\/a>, nurses\u2019 vote is crucial to bring to Brussels politicians who care about those who care. On the International Nurses\u2019 Day, the EFN calls on future elected MEPs to champion a highly educated, supported and developed nursing workforce in the right numbers to deliver person-centred care and promote health in the EU.<\/p>\nWithout a proper education, in compliance with Directive 2013\/55\/EU, and a sufficient amount of motivated nurses, the healthcare system will not be able to reform itself towards a person-centred system. With the proper investments and efforts, nurses will be able to contribute to a sustainable health system reform benefiting health promotion and prevention and citizens\u2019 and patients\u2019 empowerment within the system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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