We have successfully held the 13th International Scientific Conference on Research and Education in Nursing, which brought together nearly 100 participants from 13 countries. Experts from Slovenia and abroad presented advances in nursing research and education.
Higher education teachers and students from prestigious universities delivered 50 presentations from ongoing scientific research projects focused on providing effective, safe, humane, and patient- and family-centered healthcare. The contributions addressed current and complex topics in nursing and healthcare, where nurses require evidence-based knowledge to advance both education and clinical practice.
We were honored to welcome distinguished and award-winning professors and researchers as keynote speakers at this year’s conference. They shared their extensive experience, professional insights, and modern approaches that connect technology, education, clinical practice, and the spiritual dimension of nursing and health sciences.
- Prof. Dr. Brendan McCormack spoke on Humanity in Person-Centered Care;
- Prof. Dr. Beth Virnig and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Max Topaz addressed The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Clinical Judgement and Practice;
- Dr. Vivian Hui introduced NurseBot, a support tool for clinical skills development;
- Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Bloomfield presented on Interprofessional Collaboration in Education; and
- Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Whelan explored Spirituality as a Foundation of Innovative Practice.
In the second part of the program:
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Zvonka Fekonja discussed Patient Safety in Triage;
- Senior Lecturer Dr. Anton Koželj examined Stressors in Resuscitation;
- Lecturer Dr. Petra Klanjšek presented a Screening Tool for Child Malnutrition; and
- Dr. Nina Fijačko spoke about the Impact of Mobile Learning on Basic Life Support Training.
We sincerely thank all the participants and the organizing team who contributed to the success of the 2025 International Scientific Conference!
