Welcome to the DPV
English information about the German Nursing Association and its work for professional nursing and safe care.
Deutscher Pflegeverband e.V.
A professional voice for nursing in Germany
The Deutscher Pflegeverband e.V. (DPV) is a German professional nursing association based in Neuwied, Rhineland-Palatinate. The association brings nursing expertise into professional, social and health policy discussions and supports people working in, studying or connected with nursing.
The well-being of people in need of care and the professional conditions under which nursing is provided are central to the DPV's work.
Profile
What the DPV stands for
Nursing is essential to individual dignity, patient safety and reliable health care. The DPV works to ensure that professional nursing perspectives are heard wherever the quality and future of care are discussed.
Its approach combines professional representation with practical support: expertise is gathered, shared and brought into networks and deliberations, while members receive information and services relevant to their professional lives.
Areas of work
How the association contributes
A concise overview for international visitors; detailed pages on this website are currently available primarily in German.
Professional representation
The DPV communicates nursing perspectives in professional and health policy contexts and supports the visibility of the nursing profession.
Quality and safety
The association connects professional nursing responsibility with the aim of safe and high-quality care for people in need of support.
Knowledge and development
Information, continuing education perspectives and professional exchange contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice.
Members and networks
Members, regional contacts, governing bodies and cooperation partners form the network through which the DPV carries out its work.
Structure and orientation
Finding information on the DPV website
Objectives and statutes
The association's mission, strategic orientation and published governing documents.
German pageBoard, office and delegates
Information on the people responsible for leadership and representation.
German pageCommittees and networks
How professional nursing perspectives are connected with broader structures.
German pageRegional service points
Published regional contact points and the head office in Neuwied.
German pagePublished documents
Formal basis and strategy
The following documents are made available by the DPV in German. They provide the authoritative published reference for the association's statutory purpose and strategic positions.
Contact
Getting in touch from abroad
International visitors, professional organisations and individuals seeking information about the DPV can contact the head office by e-mail or telephone. Please state your request and preferred language in your message.