About

Established in 2004, FEPI is the European Federation of regulatory bodies and competent authorities for nursing.

FEPI's primary aim is to protect European citizens by securing excellence in:

• nursing competences and practice
• professional standards
• continuous education and training
• codes of conduct

FEPI seeks to achieve public protection and patient safety by being:

• An advocator of patient safety to the European Institutions
• A promoter of nursing excellence and public protection both at national and European levels
• A source of information to nursing professionals, policy makers, consumers, educators and researchers
• A networker with international organisations, academia and policy makers
• A point of reference to any interested party that is seeking realiable data on nursing regulation across Europe

FEPI areas of expertise and activity:

Policy development at European level with a focus on patient safety and public protection across the internal market and beyond (advocacy action and political positions)

Active participation and positioning with regard to European legislation in the field (EC directives and regulations)

Data collection and dissemination of issues regarding registration, fitness to practise, codes of conduct at European level (set up of European database of nursing regulators)

Support of self-regulation practice in those European countries where the area needs development (transfer of good regulation practice)

Promotion of continuous nursing education and training in line with European Life Long Learning policies.

Mrs. Anne Carrigy President	Prof. Loredana Sasso Vice-President	Prof. Tony Hazell Vice-President
Mrs. Dragica Simunec Secretary General	Mr. Lampros Bizas Treasurer	Dr. Gennaro Rocco Board member