Incorporating the International Council of Nurses' Competencies Into the Nursing Program Curriculum

Background This article provides nursing educators with strategies for incorporating the International Council of Nurses' (ICN) domains across nursing program curriculum. Method The ICN disaster nursing domains were incorporated in a nursing program using a scaffolding approach to ensure competencies were met. The program outcomes and objectives accompanying each domain were designed to be applicable across degree programs. Results Appropriate inclusion of ICN competencies in the nursing program curriculum leads to matriculation of students who are prepared to respond in a disaster. Specific courses at each academic level across the curriculum were identified to show that existing courses can be adapted to include the ICN competencies. Conclusion Ultimately, this article equips nurse educators with the skills to prepare nursing students to meet best practices related to disaster nursing through the integration of ICN competencies and domains. [ J Nurs Educ . 2025;64(4):243–245.]