About

We are delighted to announce the 30th International Conference on Nursing Education and Research scheduled to take place from February 17-18, 2025, in Thailand. The Conference on Nursing Education and Research is an annual event for professionals, educators, researchers, and students to discuss the latest in nursing education and healthcare research.
It features keynote addresses, oral presentations, and workshops aimed at improving nursing education and patient care. Overall, the Conference on Nursing Education and Research aims to inspire, educate, and empower attendees to drive positive change in nursing education and healthcare delivery.

Why Attend?

• Meet Worldwide Experts: Connect with leading professionals and thought leaders from around the globe.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable professional relationships and expand your network.
• Greater Focus: Gain in-depth knowledge and focus on current trends and challenges in nursing education and research.
• Learn Skills and Stay Up-to-Date: Stay current with the latest skills, techniques, and advancements in the field.
• Position Yourself as an Expert: Showcase your expertise and become recognized as a thought leader in your area of interest.
• New Tips & Tactics: Acquire new strategies and tactics that can be directly applied to your professional practice.

Young Researchers Opportunity:

The Young Researcher Awards program is a worldwide initiative aimed at supporting early-career scientists and advancing ground breaking discoveries across diverse fields of study. This prestigious award highlights young researchers with remarkable achievements, a dedication to pioneering solutions, and the promise of conducting impactful research.

Through this program, we are committed to nurturing and motivating young investigators by:

• Promoting Their Work: Offering platforms for oral presentations to showcase their research to a global audience.
• Fostering Collaboration: Encouraging interactions with fellow young researchers and established scientists from around the world.
• Building Professional Networks: Helping recipients connect with leading experts in their disciplines to foster academic partnerships.
• Learning Opportunities: Providing chances to learn from peers and enhance their expertise in interdisciplinary research.

Recognition for Outstanding Posters

The Best Poster Awards are part of a worldwide effort to support promising student researchers. These awards celebrate individuals who demonstrate exceptional academic potential, a commitment to innovation, and the ability to produce high-quality research. During interactive poster sessions, the Poster Evaluation Committee will identify the most impressive submissions. This initiative aims to give emerging researchers increased visibility, constructive feedback, and opportunities to engage with the broader research community.

Sessions

Session 1: Nursing Education

Nursing education involves the theoretical and practical training required to pursue a career in nursing. It covers responsibilities related to physical patient care while integrating multiple disciplines to support and expedite the healing process. The profession has been shaped over time by factors such as women's efforts to gain professional recognition, the influence of religion, societal perceptions, advancements in technology, and historical conflicts. A key component of nursing education is the application of evidence-based research to guide and validate nursing practices. The primary focus areas include:

Track 1: Fundamental Knowledge
Track 2: Advanced Clinical Techniques
Track 3: Specialized Settings
Track 4: Technological Skills
Track 5: Ethical and Legal Standards

Session 2: Nursing Practice

Nursing Informatics is a specialized field that merges nursing science with information and analytical sciences to efficiently manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in healthcare. This discipline has played a crucial role in integrating technology into nursing practice, transforming patient care delivery. By addressing contemporary challenges in nursing, informatics significantly enhances workflows for healthcare providers and ensures the effective use of best practices in managing information systems, processes, and technologies.

Key contributions of nursing informatics include:

Track 1: Patient Support
Track 2: Pain Management
Track 3: Health Literacy
Track 4: Comprehensive Documentation.
Track 5: Professional Standards

Session 3: Nursing Management

Nursing management involves supervising and coordinating nursing staff and patient care within healthcare facilities. It encompasses planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and overseeing nursing services to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Nursing managers play a critical role in leading teams, distributing resources, enforcing policies, and maintaining compliance with established best practices. Their efforts contribute to better patient outcomes, efficient budget management, and the professional growth of nursing staff.

Track 1: Resource Management
Track 2: Leadership Training
Track 3: Enhancing Care Quality
Track 4: Performance Review
Track 5: Promoting Teamwork

Session 4: Nursing Research

Nursing Research involves a systematic process of inquiry, investigation, or experimentation aimed at uncovering and interpreting facts, revising established theories or laws based on new evidence, and finding practical applications for these updated concepts. In the context of nursing, research is a scientific approach to examining and refining existing knowledge while generating new insights that enhance clinical nursing practices. This evidence-based research underpins nursing practices, ensuring they are informed and effective.

Track 1: Study Design
Track 2: Data Interpretation
Track 3: Evidence-Based Practice
Track 4: Ethical Considerations
Track 5: Knowledge Sharing

Session 5: Advanced Nursing Practice

This area delves into specialized nursing roles, including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and advanced clinical management professionals. Discussions emphasize evidence-based practices, managing complex patient cases, telehealth innovations, patient safety strategies, leadership development, and policy reforms shaping advanced nursing roles. Participants will explore the integration of technology, data analytics, and clinical decision-making to enhance patient outcomes. The sessions also address the challenges and opportunities in advanced practice nursing, focusing on education, licensure, and career progression.

Track 1: Clinical Expertise
Track 2: Comprehensive Assessments
Track 3: Advanced Interventions
Track 4: Coordinated Care
Track 5: Leadership RolesSession

6: Trauma and Critical Care

This session focuses on managing life-threatening injuries and severe medical conditions that require immediate, intensive care. Key topics include trauma evaluation, surgical procedures, pain management, and rehabilitation strategies. Participants will learn about evidence-based approaches, patient safety measures, and the use of advanced technologies in trauma and critical care settings. The primary goal is to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to effectively handle acute emergencies.

Track 1: Emergency Response
Track 2: Advanced Life Support
Track 3: Injury Treatment
Track 4: Patient Monitoring
Track 5: Rehabilitation Planning
 

Session 7: Midwifery and Women’s Health Nursing

Midwifery is a healthcare profession dedicated to supporting women’s sexual and reproductive health, with a focus on pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care. Midwifery practices vary across cultures and countries, reflecting differences in education and professional standards. Women’s health encompasses a wide range of gender-specific concerns, including hormonal regulation, mental health, sexual well-being, and fertility. Menopause-related hormonal changes can present significant health challenges, requiring specialized care and support.

Track 1: Prenatal Care
Track 2: Labor and Delivery
Track 3: Reproductive Health
Track 4: Family Planning
Track 5: Postpartum Support

Session 8: Improving Patient Education, Care & Outcomes

Improving patient education, care, and outcomes focuses on fostering effective communication and encouraging active patient involvement in their healthcare decisions. This involves educating patients about their medical conditions, treatment options, medications, and preventive health measures. High-quality care also prioritizes emotional support, empathy, and respecting patients’ preferences to enhance their overall healthcare experience.

Track 1: Health Literacy
Track 2: Communication Techniques
Track 3: Monitoring and Follow-Up
Track 4: Digital Tools
Track 5: Outcome Evaluation

Session 9: Public Health Nursing

Public health nursing integrates expertise from nursing, public health, and social sciences to protect and enhance the health of communities. These professionals focus on community-level interventions, empowering individuals and groups to achieve better health outcomes. By engaging directly with populations and fostering community connections, public health nurses significantly contribute to overall population health. Effective communication and teamwork are vital for collaborating with community members, partner organizations, and governmental bodies.

Track 1: Community Assessment
Track 2: Health Promotion
Track 3: Disease Prevention
Track 4: Epidemiology
Track 5: Health Education

Session 10: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing focuses on delivering high-quality care to patients who are critically ill, have severe injuries, undergone major surgeries, or face life-threatening conditions. Critical care nurses manage patients requiring specialized interventions such as endotracheal intubation, titratable vasoactive intravenous medications, or mechanical ventilation. These nurses work across various settings, including general intensive care units, surgical intensive care units, medical intensive care units, cardiothoracic intensive care units, trauma intensive care units, coronary care units, burn units, pediatric units, and trauma center emergency departments.

Track 1: Fundamentals
Track 2: Advanced Life Support
Track 3: Specialized Care Environments
Track 4: Track 1: Technological Skills
Track 5: Ethical and Legal Considerations

Session 11: Pain Management & Preventive Medicine

Pain management and preventive medicine prioritize alleviating discomfort and proactively addressing health issues to maintain wellness. Pain management focuses on identifying, diagnosing, and treating both short-term and long-standing pain conditions, enhancing patient comfort and quality of life. Treatments may include medications, physical therapy, psychological support, and alternative techniques like acupuncture or massage.

Preventive medicine emphasizes safeguarding health and averting diseases through measures such as immunizations, routine screenings, promoting healthy lifestyle practices, and educational programs. These two fields complement each other, fostering overall well-being by addressing current health challenges while preventing future issues.

Track 1: Evaluation
Track 2: Therapeutic Approaches
Track 3: Management of Chronic Pain.
Track 4: Health Risk Reduction
Track 5: Collaborative Care

Session 12: Pediatric Nursing

Pediatric nursing specializes in providing medical care to children from infancy through adolescence. These nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team to monitor health, provide treatments, and support young patients. They communicate effectively with both children and their families to explain health conditions and treatment plans. Pediatric nurses may administer vaccinations and ensure that children adhere to their immunization schedules.

Track 1: Developmental Assessment
Track 2: Chronic Illness Management
Track 3: Vaccination Administration
Track 4: Family Education
Track 5: Emergency Care

Session 13: Cardiac Nursing

Cardiac nurses, also known as cardiovascular nurses, collaborate with cardiologists to care for patients with heart conditions. They specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing cardiovascular illnesses such as coronary artery disease, heart surgery recovery, and heart transplants. These nurses emphasize preventive measures, including health counseling and screenings, and are active in diagnostic, rehabilitative, and long-term care settings.

Track 1: Heart Disease Management
Track 2: Post-Surgery Care
Track 3: Medication and Treatment
Track 4: Lifestyle Education
Track 5: Monitoring

Session 14: Oncology Nursing

Oncology nurses are healthcare professionals who focus on supporting patients with cancer throughout every stage of their illness. This includes prevention, early diagnosis, treatment (such as surgery, radiation therapy, and medical oncology), managing symptoms, and providing end-of-life care. They play a vital role in addressing the physical and emotional challenges associated with cancer and its treatments, offering compassionate care in diverse settings like hospitals, outpatient facilities, private practices, clinics, and long-term care institutions. Their expertise extends to both medication-based and holistic care approaches.

Track 1: Symptom Management
Track 2: Patient Education
Track 3: Palliative Care
Track 4: Chemotherapy Oversight
Track 5: Research and Innovation

Session 15: Nursing Leadership

Nursing leadership involves guiding, inspiring, and influencing teams of nurses to deliver high-quality patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. Nurse leaders make strategic decisions, foster teamwork, and ensure that nursing practices align with organizational goals and standards. They play a key role in mentoring and developing nursing staff, advocating for the profession, and implementing evidence-based practices. Effective nursing leadership creates a positive work environment, supports professional development, and enhances patient safety and care quality.

Track 1: Strategic Planning
Track 2: Team Management
Track 3: Change Management
Track 4: Policy Development
Track 5: Professional Development

Session 16: Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing

Perinatal nursing, also known as obstetrical nursing, provides care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Obstetrical nurses assist with prenatal testing, manage complications, and support patients during delivery. They oversee postoperative care, perform stress tests, and monitor cardiac and vascular health in surgical settings. Gynecology nursing focuses on disorders of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries, and vagina, addressing a wide range of women’s health issues.

Track 1: Labor and Delivery Nursing
Track 2: Neonatal Care
Track 3: Reproductive Health Nursing.
Track 4: High-Risk Pregnancy Nursing
Track 5: Oncology Nursing

Session 17: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric nurses specialize in the psychological and physical care of patients with mental disorders or behavioral issues. They assess mental health needs, develop care plans, and implement and evaluate interventions. These nurses work with individuals of all ages experiencing conditions such as schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and suicidal tendencies. They provide psychological therapies, establish therapeutic alliances, manage challenging behaviors, and administer psychiatric medications.

Track 1: Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Nursing
Track 2: Geriatric Psychiatry Nursing
Track 3: Forensic Psychiatric Nursing
Track 4: Addiction Nursing
Track 5: Crisis Psychiatric Nursing

Session 18: Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Child and adolescent mental health focuses on the emotional, behavioral, and psychological well-being of young people from infancy through adolescence. Professionals in this field work to identify, assess, and treat mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and developmental challenges. They provide therapy, support, and interventions tailored to the developmental stage of the child or adolescent, helping them manage stress, trauma, and emotional difficulties. Collaboration with families, schools, and communities is essential to fostering a supportive environment that promotes healthy mental development.

Track 1:Pediatric Psychiatric Nursing
Track 2: School-Based Mental Health Nursing
Track 3: Early Intervention Nursing
Track 4: Child and Family Therapy
Track 5: Behavioral Therapy Nursing

Session 19: Rehabilitation Nursing

Rehabilitation nurses specialize in helping patients with impairments and chronic illnesses achieve optimal function, health, and lifestyle adaptation. They assist patients in setting realistic goals and developing treatment plans that promote independence and progress. As part of a multidisciplinary team, rehabilitation nurses manage patient care, prevent complications, and provide education, counseling, and case management to both patients and their families. They advocate for patients, contribute to research to improve rehabilitation practices, and ensure comprehensive support throughout the recovery process.

Track 1: Neurorehabilitation Nursing
Track 2: Orthopedic Rehabilitation Nursing
Track 3: Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing
Track 4: Pain Management Nursing
Track 5: Pediatric Rehabilitation Nursing

Session 20: Anesthesia and Peri Anesthesia Nursing

Perianesthesia nursing is a specialized area focused on caring for patients throughout the perioperative period, including before, during, and after anesthesia. This field involves diverse practice settings and requires a wide range of skills. These nurses provide critical care as patients awaken from anesthesia and oversee their recovery until they are stable enough for transfer. Collaborating closely with anesthesiologists, perianesthesia nurses are experts in pain management, particularly in the context of surgical procedures.

Track 1: Intraoperative Nursing
Track 2: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing
Track 3: Ambulatory Surgery Nursing
Track 4: Pain Management Nursing
Track 5: Preoperative Nursing

Session 21: Men in Nursing

The nursing profession is witnessing a notable increase in male-identifying nurses. As both healthcare providers and patients recognize the unique benefits that male nurses bring, there is a growing demand for more males in the field. For instance, having more male nurses can enhance the representation and understanding of male patients’ needs. Although male nurses have faced significant challenges in terms of professional practice and growth, their contributions to healthcare delivery have gained greater recognition in recent years.

Track 1: Leadership
Track 2: Critical Care
Track 1: Military Nursing
Track 1: Mental Health
Track 1: Community Health

Session 22: AI and Emerging Technologies in Nursing

The integration of AI and emerging technologies in nursing research holds significant promise for enhancing patient care and optimizing clinical workflows. AI-powered systems can analyze health data, identify early signs of diseases, and tailor treatment plans, assisting nurses in making quick and informed decisions, particularly in critical care settings. Innovations such as wearable devices, virtual assistants, and telehealth platforms expand the availability of nursing services to remote and underserved areas. As AI and technology continue to evolve, nursing research plays a crucial role in establishing ethical guidelines and ensuring that these tools improve care quality across diverse populations.

Track 1: Telehealth Nursing
Track 2: Robotics in Nursing
Track 3: AI-Powered Diagnostics
Track 4: Wearable Health Technology
Track 5: Electronic Health Records (EHRSession

23: Future of Nursing

Nursing research is continually evolving to address the challenges of a dynamic healthcare environment. In the future, there will be a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations, bringing together nurses, scientists, and clinicians to address complex health issues collectively. Emerging technologies will enable nursing professionals to improve patient care through digital health innovations and customized medical approaches. By actively participating in research, nurses will drive systemic changes that focus on sustainability, equity, and better healthcare outcomes.

Track 1: Ethical Decision-Making
Track 2: Legal Compliance
Track 3: Patient Rights Advocacy
Track 4: Informed Consent
Track 5: Confidentiality and Privacy

Session 24: Hospice and Palliative Nursing

Hospice and palliative nursing focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses by prioritizing comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Research in this field aims to develop effective strategies for pain management, alleviating distressing symptoms, and addressing the psychosocial needs of both patients and their families. Evidence-based practices shape comprehensive care models that provide holistic support and respect individual preferences. Innovations in nursing education and advanced care planning are key to advancing care in hospice and palliative settings.

Track 1: Pain and symptom management
Track 2: End-of-life
Track 3: Pediatric palliative nursing
Track 4: Grief and bereavement support

Track 5: Home-based palliative care

Session 25: Globalization and Health

At a nursing conference focused on globalization and health, discussions typically cover disease transmission, cultural competence, healthcare access disparities, nursing education standards, policy implications, and ethical considerations. Nurses play a key role in managing global health challenges, advocating for equitable care, and preparing to work in diverse and interconnected settings.

Track 1: Disease Transmission and Control
Track 2: Cultural Competence
Track 3: Healthcare Access
Track 4: Nursing Education

Track 5: Medical Tourism

Market Analysis

The Nursing Education sector in Thailand and the broader Asia-Pacific region is experiencing substantial growth driven by rising healthcare demands, an aging population, and increased globalization. The global market, valued at USD 8.8 billion in 2023, is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% through 2032, spurred by investments in healthcare infrastructure and international collaborations.

Key Drivers:

1. Aging Population: The global aging population is increasing the demand for healthcare services, requiring a larger and more skilled nursing workforce.
2. Healthcare Infrastructure Expansion: Investments in building and upgrading healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics are creating a greater need for trained nurses.
3. Technological Advancements: AI, simulation-based learning, and telehealth platforms are improving nursing education, equipping nurses to meet contemporary healthcare challenges.
4. Globalization and International Collaboration: Partnerships between global healthcare providers and nursing education institutions are helping to standardize curricula and enhance quality assurance across borders.

Challenges:

1. Rural Access to Advanced Facilities: Many rural and underserved areas still lack access to advanced healthcare facilities and quality nursing education. Bridging this gap is a major challenge for policymakers and educators.
2. Nurse Turnover: High turnover rates among nurses remain a concern due to factors such as work-related stress, long hours, and inadequate compensation. Addressing these issues is essential to retaining skilled professionals.
3. Regulatory Alignment: There is a need for better alignment between national nursing education standards and international accreditation frameworks. Harmonizing these standards can facilitate nurse mobility and improve the recognition of qualifications across borders.

Opportunities:

1. Online Learning: Digital education can expand access to nursing education in underserved areas.
2. Cross-Border Collaboration: Partnerships can improve education quality and clinical practice.
3. Career Pathways: Mentorship and leadership training can reduce nurse turnover.
4. Policy Support: Government investment can enhance regulatory alignment and workforce retention.