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Volume 2, Issue 7

July 03, 2025

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IHCNO President's Message

IHCNO President's Message

We welcome Crystal Oldman to the office of Vice President and to the Board of Directors. Crystal lives in London, England. Her first activity in the role is to assist with planning and implementing an in-person nursing conference in London June 17-19, 2026, in collaboration with City St. George’s, University in London and the Association of District Nurse and Community Nurse Educators (ADNE). You can read more about Crystal and the 2026 conference in separate articles in this newsletter.


Research Funding Opportunity - Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant

Research Funding Opportunity - Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant

Application Deadline: September 30, 11:59 PM EST (New York City, USA)

Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant

The International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO) is pleased to announce the 2026 Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant. This grant provides up to $5,000 (USD) to support work that advances the field of home care nursing.


Congratulations Zidu (Miranda) Xu (2024 Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant Recipient)

Congratulations Zidu (Miranda) Xu (2024 Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant Recipient)

Congratulations to Dr. Xu on successfully defending her dissertation (Early Risk Detection for Infection-Related Hospitalization or Emergency Department Visits Among Home Healthcare Patients) and completing her PhD at Columbia University School of Nursing. Dr. Xu was the recipient of IHCNO’s Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant in 2024.


Research Spotlight – JAMA Network Open

Research Spotlight – JAMA Network Open

Home health care (HHC) is vital to the US health care system, delivering skilled care to patients aged 65 years or older with acute illness. Nearly 3 million Medicare beneficiaries received care from more than 12 000 Medicare-certified HHC agencies, costing approximately $16 billion. Home health care spending is projected to outpace other sectors, driven by an aging population and a preference for in-home care, especially after COVID-19.


In the News - IHCNO Vice President – Dr. Crystal Oldman

In the News - IHCNO Vice President – Dr. Crystal Oldman

Nursing Times – 19 June, 2025

Outgoing QICN chief warns of new threat to community nursing

The name Dr Crystal Oldman has almost become synonymous with community nursing.

For more than 40 years, she has been a leading figure in the field, most recently as the chief executive of the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing (QICN), known until very recently as the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI).


Global Summit 2025 Call for Abstracts

Global Summit 2025 Call for Abstracts

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Global Summit 2025 is now accepting abstract submissions!

The Nursing and Health Professions teams at SNHU invite you to participate in our upcoming 5th annual virtual event, Global Summit 2025, Global Collaboration: Resilient Health Systems in a Changing World.


IHCNO Membership Subsidy

IHCNO Membership Subsidy

Do you need financial assistance to cover the cost of the IHCNO membership fee? IHCNO can provide a subsidy for up to 90% of the annual membership fee for nurses in low- or middle-income countries, as designated by the World Bank, who find it difficult or impossible to pay the full membership fee.


New Initiative: Pathway to Home-Based Nursing Certification

New Initiative: Pathway to Home-Based Nursing Certification

The Education Committee is pleased to share an exciting new IHCNO initiative: the development of a Pathway to Certification in Home-Based Nursing. While no formal certification currently exists in this specialty, the need is clear—home-based nursing requires a unique skill set that deserves recognition and support.


2026 IHCNO Conference Save the Date

2026 IHCNO Conference Save the Date

When: June 17-19, 2026

Where: City St George’s, University of London, London, United Kingdom


Mid-Year Thank You to Our Donors

Mid-Year Thank You to Our Donors

Your support has been vital in helping us achieve our mission. Thank you!

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our work in promoting inclusion and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Your generosity allows us to expand our reach, enhance our services, and create more community engagement opportunities.


IHCNO DAISY Award

IHCNO DAISY Award

Nominate a Nurse today!

Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse Leader today! Celebrate nursing leadership and excellence in home-based nursing care by nominating a clinical nurse or nurse leader for a DAISY award.


Share Your News

Share Your News

Please email info@ IHCNO.org by the 15th of each month with your accomplishments, new initiatives, programs, successes, recognitions, and invitations to collaborate for inclusion in our Member News column.