Connecting nursing historians, scholars, clinicians, and researchers across Europe and globally to preserve, explore, and advance healthcare heritage.
The European Association for the History of Nursing (EAHN) is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the rich history of nursing across Europe and beyond. We foster scholarly research, engage the academic community and the public, and create international collaboration opportunities for researchers, educators, clinicians, and history enthusiasts.
We actively support the preservation of historical documents, institutional archives, and clinical artifacts to safeguard nursing heritage for future generations.
Close partnership with the European Journal for Nursing History and Ethics (ENHE), peer-reviewed monographs, and the annual EAHN Bulletin.
Explore Publications →Academic conferences, research colloquia, and international seminars facilitating cross-border dialogues between nursing historians.
View Events & CFPs →Membership is open to scholars, healthcare organisations, and history enthusiasts worldwide committed to elevating nursing history.
Member Organisations →The U.S. National Library of Medicine has unveiled a curated virtual collection tour spotlighting historical records, photographs, and finding aids on nurses, midwives, and hospital support workers.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Library and Museum has announced an extensive autumn and winter programme exploring the evolving intersections of nursing history, technology, material culture, and healthcare practice. […]
The year 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for the international academic community dedicated to the history of science, medicine, and nursing. With major international societies converging […]
Anica Radmanović (1921–1996) stands as a foundational figure in the history of Croatian nursing, having dedicated her life to the service and welfare of children. As one of the first […]
