Global Community

A Global Network Advancing Nursing Knowledge

The International Nursing Knowledge Association (INKA), formerly NANDA® International, brings together a global community of nurses, educators, researchers, and health system leaders committed to advancing assessment-driven, diagnosis-centered nursing knowledge and clinical reasoning.

Through partnerships, network groups, and collaborative research initiatives, this community supports the development, application, and dissemination of nursing knowledge across diverse healthcare environments.

How We Work Together

INKA’s global community is built through three interconnected areas:

Partnerships that support academic, clinical, and organizational collaboration
Global Network Groups that connect nurses within regions and languages
Research Collaborations that advance nursing knowledge through shared inquiry

Together, these efforts strengthen the visibility, consistency, and impact of nursing practice worldwide.

Partnerships

INKA partners with academic institutions and professional organizations to advance nursing knowledge through education, research, and clinical application.

These partnerships support:

Development of nursing knowledge and clinical reasoning
Integration of standardized nursing classifications into practice and education
International collaboration among scholars and clinicians

Global Network Groups

INKA Network Groups connect nurses within specific regions and language communities to support collaboration, education, and the use of assessment-driven, diagnosis-centered nursing knowledge in practice.

These groups create opportunities for:

Professional dialogue and knowledge exchange
Regional education and training
Application of nursing diagnoses in local contexts

Research Collaborations

INKA supports international research collaborations that advance nursing knowledge through shared projects, data, and scholarly engagement.

These collaborations focus on:

Validation and development of nursing diagnoses
Use of standardized nursing classifications in research
Integration of nursing knowledge into clinical and digital systems

Research Registry

The INKA Research Registry connects researchers engaged in the study of nursing diagnoses, standardized nursing classifications, and clinical reasoning.

It supports visibility of research activity and helps build connections across the global research community.

Why Global Collaboration Matters

Nursing knowledge is developed and applied across diverse healthcare systems, cultural contexts, and clinical environments.

A global approach supports:

Broader validation of nursing diagnoses
Improvements in NANDA 360, our expanded classification
Shared learning across regions and disciplines
Stronger integration of nursing knowledge into practice and research
Increased visibility of nursing’s contribution to patient care worldwide

Through its global community, INKA helps ensure that nursing knowledge is not only developed, but also shared, applied, and strengthened across contexts.