Key Topics
Strategies for quality and safety in people-centred care
Highlighting the growing challenge of improving and ensuring patient safety in health service delivery globally, the focus areas of this session include physical safety, the psychological wellbeing of health workers, safe working environments and safety culture. Drawing from the latest research evidence and unique country experiences, this session offers diverse perspectives from the two speakers on minimizing health care risks. The session will examine global developments in patient safety and nursing, including the implementation of the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030. Emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare, this session underscores the importance of quality and safety in people-centred care, aiming to elevate health care standards worldwide and ensure every patient receives the best possible care.
Advanced practice nursing: seize the moment
This session underscores the critical opportunity we have to transform health care by empowering and optimizing the nursing profession. The speakers suggest this is a pivotal moment in time to redefine and enhance nurses' roles in meeting the urgent and evolving health needs worldwide to achieve universal health coverage. They advocate for a strategic overhaul of nurse-led care models, supported by conducive legislation, regulations and innovative funding models that acknowledge the value of nursing practice. The speakers will explore how to strategically plan for and invest in the future nursing workforce, ensuring it can meet global health challenges with agility and comprehensive care.
Educating nurses of tomorrow
Nursing education is crucial in equipping nurses to understand the social determinants of health, develop skills to meet changing demographic needs and adapt to evolving technologies. This session will explore cutting-edge educational models that integrate advanced technology, simulation-based learning, and interprofessional education to enhance clinical skills and cultural awareness. The discussion will focus on fostering leadership qualities in nurses, enabling them to drive change and improve health outcomes. The speakers will address the importance of inclusivity in nursing education, ensuring that all future nurses are prepared to meet the diverse needs of the populations they serve. The speakers will discuss and describe how forward-thinking educational practices can shape the next generation of nurses, empowering them to lead and innovate in a rapidly evolving health care landscape.
Upholding professional standards for quality nursing care
Nursing ethics and regulation are foundational elements for the professional conduct and practices of nurses worldwide, ensuring that care is both clinically competent and ethically sound. This session will examine key topics including the regulations of education, which ensures nursing programmes meet quality standards for professional readiness, and explore ethical challenges in modern health care. The speakers will provide insights into how robust ethical and regulatory frameworks support public safety and advance the nursing profession.
Realizing the right to health of indigenous peoples
According to World Health Organization, indigenous peoples make up approximately 6% of the worlds’ population. This session will explore the health challenges indigenous peoples face in realizing the right to health and focus on the vital role of nursing in promoting health equity and cultural competence within indigenous populations. Nurses are at the forefront of addressing the unique health challenges faced by indigenous communities and advocating for culturally sensitive care. The discussion will explore innovative, strengths-based approaches to health care that respect indigenous traditions and values. The speakers will cover strategies to reduce health disparities, enhance cultural competence among health care providers, and ensure that Indigenous voices are central in health policy and programme development.
Nursing on the frontlines: delivering essential care in crisis and conflict
Nurses have a pivotal role in providing essential health care services in crises and challenging environments. This session explores humanitarian action and the delivery of emergency health care in changing situations and highlights how nurses demonstrate adaptability and compassion while delivering life-saving care, and addressing urgent medical needs. In addition, nurses play an essential part in fostering health system resilience in fragile and conflict-affected countries by supporting access to health care for vulnerable populations and fostering societal security through education, preventive measures and preparedness initiatives. The speakers will discuss the unique challenges health personnel face in such environments and the innovative strategies they employ to ensure continuity of care and promote health in adverse situations.
Caring for nurses, strengthening economies
Nurses are the backbone of healthcare systems globally, yet their health and wellbeing are often overlooked, despite the direct impact on healthcare quality, workforce sustainability, and economic outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges related to nurse burnout, mental health, and physical wellbeing, significantly affecting the healthcare workforce and, consequently, healthcare systems and economies. This symposium will explore the economic implications of investing in nurse health, presenting positive case studies where healthcare systems have successfully addressed nurse wellbeing and, in turn, strengthened the economy. By showcasing repeatable, sustainable strategies that benefit both the health of nurses and the broader healthcare system, the session will demonstrate how improving the health of nurses can lead to better patient outcomes, reduced turnover, and more robust healthcare economies. It will highlight the crucial link between a healthy nursing workforce and a thriving economy, underscoring the long-term value of systemic investment in nurse health.
Experience Nordic Nursing at the ICN Congress
This session celebrates the excellence and innovation in nursing across the Nordic region. The presentation will cover several key areas, including the high-quality nursing education programs in the Nordic countries that prepare nurses for diverse and advanced roles. You’ll learn about the comprehensive care provided by Nordic nurses, from advanced practice roles to elderly care and mental health services. We’ll explore how Nordic countries are at the forefront of integrating health technology to enhance patient care and gain insights into the unique and effective healthcare systems of the Nordic region. Additionally, we’ll discuss the strength and influence of nurses within the Nordic healthcare framework and look ahead to the vision and direction of nursing in the Nordic countries, focusing on future trends and developments. This session aims to provide a positive and inspiring overview of the nursing profession in the Nordic region, highlighting the contributions and advancements that make it a model for the world