The Finnish Association of Public Health Nurses
The Finnish Association of Public Health Nurses represents public health nurses, audionoms*, and students in the field. Since 1938, we have been advancing our members’ expertise, careers, and working conditions. We actively contribute to stronger preventive care and to the promotion of health and wellbeing across society.
The Finnish Association of Public Health Nurses brings together 15 regional public health nurse associations and a national association for audionoms. At the local level, these associations lead advocacy work and offer their members networking, training and events. Together, we form a strong national community.
We also run a nationwide student network that connects student members from every university of applied sciences providing public health nurse education. The network ensures that students have a strong voice and meaningful opportunities to participate in the Association’s activities and decision-making.
*Audionom (Finland) is a Finnish hearing care professional educated at a University of Applied Sciences, specializing in hearing assessment, hearing aid fitting, auditory rehabilitation and patient counselling.
What we do:
- Advocate for our members and offer expert advice on salaries and employment matters.
- Strengthen wellbeing and resilience at work.
- Shape the future of the profession, its practice, and education.
- Influence labour market, education, and health policy through active advocacy, statements, and initiatives.
- Support lifelong learning by providing continuing education and professional development opportunities.