The global community comes together to observe the International Council of Nurses (ICN)' International Nurses Day every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth, this year focusing on nurses' health and well-being. This selection of content is related to the SDG 3 goal: "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages" and to the related key targets.
Must-Read Springer Nature Book Highlights for Nurses
The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Global Applications to Advance Health Equity. Explore how nursing can drive health equity worldwide, with insights into future trends and global applications.
Sickness in Health: Bullying in Nursing and other Health Professions. The author of this book and a Q&A post for International Nurses Day, Brenda Happell, provides an eye-opening look at bullying within healthcare professions, offering strategies for creating healthier work environments.
Workplace Wellness: From Resiliency to Suicide Prevention and Grief Management. A comprehensive guide to promoting wellness in healthcare settings, covering everything from resilience to suicide prevention and grief management.
Key Concepts and Issues in Nursing Ethics. Dive into the ethical challenges nurses face, with discussions on key concepts and issues in nursing ethics.
Coercion and Violence in Mental Health Settings. Understand the dynamics of coercion and violence in mental health care, and explore ways to improve patient and staff safety.
Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World. Discover the power of storytelling in nursing mentorship, with inspiring narratives from around the globe.
Preventive Cardiovascular Nursing: Resilience across the Lifespan for Optimal Cardiovascular Wellness. Learn about preventive strategies in cardiovascular nursing, focusing on resilience and wellness throughout the lifespan.
Principles of Nursing in Kidney Care: Under the Auspices of EDTNA/ERCA and EKPF. Gain insights into best practices in kidney care nursing, guided by leading organisations in the field.
Since 2016, Springer, under the Auspices of the ICN, has published the Advanced Practice in Nursing book Series of concise monographs exploring various aspects of advanced practice nursing at the international level, authored by prominent nurse experts. Springer also publishes a large program of approximately 200 academic nursing titles on various topics, which can be found here.
Join Springer Nursing Editors at the ICN Congress 2025
Join the global nursing community for the ICN Congress 2025 in Helsinki on June 9-13, 2025. Meet Nathalie L'Horset-Poulain (LinkedIn) and Marie Come-Garry, Editors for @SpringerNursing at booth 24!
Highlights from Springer Nature journals
Impact of Long Working Hours on Nurses' Mental Health
A study reveals that long working hours and dissatisfaction with shifts are detrimental to nurses' mental health in Iran. Conversely, a supportive work environment can significantly improve their well-being. Addressing these issues is essential for maintaining a healthy nursing workforce.
Structural Stigma in Substance Use Disorder Care
Research highlights how structural stigma negatively affects the care of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in acute medicine units. This stigma impacts nurses' ability to provide quality care, underscoring the need to address these structural barriers.
Challenges in Paediatric Critical Care in Low-Resource Settings
A study sheds light on the difficulties paediatric critical care nurses face in low-resource settings, particularly in detecting patient deterioration. Nurses believe that data-driven algorithms could be beneficial, but successful implementation requires careful attention to design and workflow integration.
Registrant posts from the ISRCTN clinical study registry
The following blog posts explore various innovative nursing and midwifery approaches highlighted by studies registered in the ISRCTN registry. The first discusses the development of a proactive diabetes review model led by nurses, aimed at improving patient outcomes through comprehensive management. The second highlights advancements in nursing assessment techniques, emphasising their crucial role in accurate diagnoses and personalised care. The third examines the midwife-led continuity of carer model, suggesting that continuous care from a dedicated midwife can enhance birth outcomes and maternal mental health, especially for vulnerable women. Lastly, the fourth post focuses on unique strategies to support nurses' mental health, underscoring the importance of mental well-being for healthcare professionals.
The author of the last post, Jasmine Laing (University of Oxford), also features in a Q&A for International Nurses Day 2025. In this post, the author shares a few thoughts on what drives their research and why it matters to them. The 2025 International Nurses Day theme strikes a chord and feels closely tied to the purpose behind their work. It’s a reminder that their research is about supporting nurses and helping shape a better future for healthcare.
Conclusion
To advocate, fundraise, organise an event, contact the media, and access social media resources, visit the official website for International Nurses Day.
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