Abstract
The 10th International Conference on Nursing Science & Practice brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, clinicians, and innovators from around the world in Boston, MA, USA (April 13 – 16, 2026). The event included both in-person and virtual sessions, creating an engaging experience for all participants.
Key Themes
• Innovation meets practice: Sessions explored the transformative role of artificial intelligence, virtual nursing, and simulation-based education—highlighting how technology is reshaping patient care and nursing workflows.
• Bridging education and clinical excellence: Speakers emphasized the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and healthcare systems to build a competent, future-ready nursing workforce.
• Mental health and well-being: With growing recognition of burnout and emotional resilience, multiple presentations focused on preventive mental health, self-care in education, and supporting both patients and providers.
• Leadership, policy and workforce development: Panel discussions and sessions addressed urgent challenges like nursing shortages, leadership retention, and the responsibility of practice settings in shaping education.
• Global perspectives in care delivery: From pediatric trauma care to cancer survivorship and maternal health, the conference showcased diverse international research addressing real-world clinical challenges.
Citation: Wane D. 2026. Advancing Nursing Through Innovation, Leadership and Global Collaboration | Nursing Science 2026 Highlights. USG Proc J 2(1): 9-10.
