[The report's conclusions as seen by professional nursing organizations]. / Les conclusions du rapport vues par les organisations professionnelles infirmières.

Nurses have largely contributed to the national effort to fight the Covid-19 crisis, but have also been strongly affected by its consequences. This observation, reinforced by the recent recommendations of the World Health Organization's report on the situation of nurses in the world, underlines the need to initiate changes in the nursing field in France without delay.

[Involvement of nurses in vaccine prevention policies]. / Implication des infirmières dans les politiques de prévention vaccinale.

The Covid-19 health crisis demonstrates that a world without vaccines would expose us to epidemics with certainly, still today, appalling consequences. Today, more than an act, vaccination is a major public health issue.

[Supporting end-of-life at home during a pandemic]. / Accompagner la fin de vie à domicile en temps de pandémie.

The brutal collective ordeal of the pandemic and lockdown has disrupted the activities and settings of home nurses. The impossible accompaniment at the end of their loved one's life in the hospital, led the family of M. P. to ask for his return to the home. With in-home support, the nursing team, accompanied by the family, provided non-invasive end-of-life care while respecting the patient's wishes.

Leadership professionnelProfessional leadership.

The largest health profession in terms of the number of employees, nurses are affected by the decisions taken with regard to their professional group but they also want to be involved in the decision-making processes relating to healthcare issues. In these negotiations, the task of professional nursing organisations is to demonstrate professional leadership.

[A small dose of impertinence in end-of-life care at home]. / Au domicile, oser l'impertinence dans l'accompagnement de fin de vie.

The patient-centred palliative care approach means establishing partnerships between him or her, the caregivers, the family, social sector professionals and care volunteers. Communication, which takes the form of dialogue, listening, establishing a relationship of trust and observing behaviour and body language is essential faced with the uncertainty and existential questioning of the patient and their family. In the patient's home, as this experienced nurse describes, this questioning leads caregivers to reflect on their professionalism and humanity.

[Commitment at the heart of the nursing profession]. / L'engagement, au cœur de la profession infirmière.

Although it is a free choice and appears paradoxical, the choice to be a nurse is binding. In keeping with its Code of Ethics, the nursing profession demands an ethical, social, political and collective commitment that we cannot shy away from or we will fail to fulfil our obligations.

[Promoting the code of ethics for nurses]. / Diffuser le Code de déontologie des infirmiers.

The publication of the code of ethics for nurses requires the French National Order of Nurses' structures to undertake initiatives with the aim of promoting it as well as implementing the public service missions which have now been attributed to the Order. Each regional and departmental body has its role to play in raising awareness of this code and its application in the field.

[The day after the Nice attack]. / Le jour d'après l'attentat de Nice.

A private practice nurse talks about the day after the terrorist attack which took place in Nice during the night of 14th July 2016. Caring, listening, supporting, sharing and drawing on her resources as a local health professional were her immediate reflexes.