Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession

About the Conference

Call for Abstracts

We invite registered nurses, nurse educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, clinicians, nursing administrators, and healthcare experts to submit abstracts for presentation at the 34th World Congress on Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession, taking place on December 23–24, 2026, in Paris, France.

This is an excellent opportunity to present innovative research, evidence-based nursing practices, clinical experiences, healthcare strategies, and impactful case studies that are advancing the nursing profession, improving patient care, strengthening healthcare systems, and promoting better health outcomes worldwide.

Share your knowledge, showcase your research and clinical expertise, and contribute to meaningful scientific discussions that are shaping the future of registered nursing and global healthcare.

Abstract Categories Include:

• Nursing Practice and Clinical Care
• Registered Nursing and Professional Development
• Nursing Education and Training
• Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
• Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
• Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
• Community Health and Public Health Nursing
• Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing
• Geriatric Nursing and Elderly Care
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care
• Maternal, Women’s Health, and Reproductive Nursing
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Nursing Leadership, Management, and Administration
• Nursing Informatics and Digital Health
• Telehealth and Technology in Nursing
• Chronic Disease Management and Long-Term Care
• Patient-Centered and Holistic Nursing Care
• Global Nursing and Healthcare Systems
• Healthcare Innovation and Emerging Technologies
• Interprofessional Collaboration and Team-Based Care
• Nursing Research and Clinical Practice Innovations
• Case Reports and Case Studies in Nursing
• Student Research and Early-Career Nursing Studies

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts must be written in English and structured with Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Word limit: 250–300 words.
• All submissions must be original and unpublished at the time of submission.
• Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format: Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation, or Workshop Presentation.
• Multiple abstract submissions are welcome from individuals, institutions, and research groups

Visa Information for Attendees

We warmly welcome all international participants to the 34th World Congress on Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession, taking place in Paris, France, on December 23–24, 2026. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience, we strongly recommend that attendees begin their visa application process well in advance of the congress dates.

Early preparation will help minimize potential delays and ensure you have sufficient time to complete all required travel and visa documentation.

Do You Need a Visa to Enter France?

Participants traveling from non-Schengen countries may need to obtain a short-stay Schengen visa to attend the 34th World Congress on Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession in Paris. Visa requirements vary according to nationality and individual circumstances. We recommend checking with the nearest French Embassy or Consulate for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Steps to Apply for a Schengen Visa for France

1. Check Visa Requirements
Visit the official France-Visas portal to determine whether you require a visa and review the documentation required for your application.

2. Gather Required Documents

• A valid passport with sufficient validity beyond your intended stay
• Completed visa application form
• Proof of accommodation
• Travel medical insurance
• Flight itinerary or travel reservation
• Official conference invitation letter
• Proof of sufficient financial means
• Any additional documents requested by the French authorities

3. Request an Invitation Letter
After completing your congress registration, eligible participants may request an official invitation letter from the conference organizers. When requesting the letter, please provide your full name, passport details, and registration confirmation as required.

4. Schedule a Visa Appointment
Book an appointment with the appropriate French Embassy, Consulate, or authorized visa application center in your country. As processing times can vary, we recommend scheduling your appointment as early as possible.

5. Attend the Visa Appointment
Submit your completed application and supporting documents and provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a photograph, when required. Additional documentation or information may be requested by the visa authorities.

Important Notes

• The congress organizers are not authorized to influence or intervene in visa decisions. However, we will be pleased to provide eligible registered participants with the necessary official documentation to support their visa application.
• Visa processing times vary depending on the applicant's country, individual circumstances, and time of year. Applicants should check the latest processing information with the relevant French authorities.
• Please ensure that your visa, if required, covers the entire period of your intended stay in the Schengen Area, including your congress dates and travel period.
• Visa approval is solely determined by the relevant French immigration and consular authorities.

Need Assistance?

For visa-related inquiries or assistance with obtaining your official congress invitation letter, please contact the conference support team. We will be happy to guide you regarding the available conference documentation and registration requirements.

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris on December 23–24, 2026, for the 34th World Congress on Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession, where nursing professionals, researchers, educators, and healthcare experts will come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and advance the future of the registered nursing profession and global healthcare.

Sessions & Tracks

Nursing Practice & Professional Development

The evolving role of registered nurses in modern healthcare requires continuous professional development, clinical competence, and adaptability. This area focuses on evidence-based nursing practice, advanced nursing roles, clinical decision-making, leadership development, and professional competency. Sessions explore strategies for enhancing nursing performance while promoting safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care.

Nursing Education & Training

Nursing education is essential for preparing competent professionals to meet the demands of increasingly complex healthcare environments. Discussions focus on innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, simulation-based learning, competency-based education, clinical training, digital learning, faculty development, and student engagement. Emphasis is placed on developing strong clinical, critical-thinking, communication, and leadership skills among future nurses.

Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

Patient safety and healthcare quality are fundamental to effective clinical practice. This area explores strategies for reducing medical and clinical errors, improving communication, strengthening safety culture, managing risks, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Sessions also address healthcare quality indicators, accreditation standards, evidence-based interventions, and patient-centered approaches that promote better outcomes and protect patient wellbeing.

Clinical Nursing & Advanced Patient Care

Advances in healthcare require nurses to develop specialized clinical knowledge and advanced patient-care skills. Topics include comprehensive patient assessment, critical care, emergency nursing, perioperative care, complex disease management, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based interventions. Discussions also highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative care models, and the expanding responsibilities of nurses across hospital and community healthcare settings.

Critical Care & Emergency Nursing

Critical and emergency nursing requires rapid assessment, advanced clinical expertise, and effective decision-making in high-pressure environments. Sessions address intensive care nursing, emergency response, trauma management, resuscitation, critical patient monitoring, acute care management, and evidence-based interventions. Emphasis is placed on innovative strategies for improving outcomes among critically ill and emergency patients.

Digital Health, Telemedicine & Nursing Informatics

Digital transformation is reshaping nursing practice and healthcare delivery worldwide. This area explores electronic health records, telemedicine, mobile health applications, remote patient monitoring, clinical decision-support systems, and nursing informatics. Discussions also examine data management, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and the responsible integration of emerging technologies into nursing practice and patient care.

Community & Public Health Nursing

Community and public health nursing plays an important role in disease prevention, health promotion, and population health improvement. Topics include community-based interventions, health education, vaccination programs, disease prevention, primary healthcare, and public health nursing strategies. Sessions explore approaches to reducing health disparities and developing sustainable healthcare solutions for diverse communities and populations.

Pediatric & Neonatal Nursing

Specialized pediatric and neonatal nursing focuses on delivering safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care to infants, children, and adolescents. Discussions include neonatal intensive care, pediatric disease management, child development, pediatric emergencies, early diagnosis, and family-centered care. Sessions also address ethical considerations, effective family communication, and innovative approaches to improving outcomes among young patients.

Geriatric Nursing & Healthy Aging

The growing global aging population highlights the importance of specialized geriatric nursing and comprehensive healthy-aging strategies. Topics include chronic disease management, dementia and cognitive disorders, mobility challenges, medication management, long-term care, and preventive health. Sessions explore person-centered approaches that enhance quality of life, promote independence, and provide effective support for older adults and their caregivers.

Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing

Mental health and psychiatric nursing focuses on providing comprehensive care to individuals experiencing psychological, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Areas of discussion include psychiatric assessment, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, psychiatric rehabilitation, and community mental health services. Sessions emphasize early intervention, patient-centered care, and integrated approaches to improving mental health outcomes.

Oncology Nursing & Palliative Care

Oncology nursing requires specialized knowledge and holistic support throughout the cancer care journey. Topics include cancer treatment, symptom management, chemotherapy care, patient education, survivorship, psychosocial support, and supportive care. Discussions also address palliative and end-of-life care, ethical decision-making, dignity, comfort, and interdisciplinary approaches to supporting patients and their families.

Infection Prevention & Control

Infection prevention and control are essential components of safe and effective healthcare practice. Sessions explore healthcare-associated infections, infection surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak management, vaccination, sterilization, and healthcare hygiene. Discussions emphasize the important role of nurses in implementing infection prevention protocols and protecting patients, healthcare professionals, and communities from preventable infections.

Women’s Health & Maternal Nursing

Women’s health and maternal nursing encompasses comprehensive care throughout different stages of a woman’s life. Topics include maternal health, reproductive health, prenatal and postnatal care, gynecological health, maternal complications, and health education. Sessions emphasize strategies for improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes while promoting compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered nursing care.

Nursing Leadership, Management & Administration

Strong nursing leadership is essential for developing effective healthcare organizations and delivering high-quality patient care. This area examines nurse leadership, workforce management, healthcare administration, organizational change, policy development, governance, and strategic decision-making. Sessions focus on developing leadership competencies that strengthen healthcare teams, improve workplace environments, and contribute to more effective healthcare systems.

Interprofessional Collaboration & Team-Based Care

Effective collaboration among nurses, physicians, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers is essential for comprehensive patient care. Discussions focus on communication strategies, teamwork models, collaborative decision-making, integrated care, and coordinated healthcare delivery. Sessions highlight how effective interprofessional collaboration can improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, care coordination, and healthcare efficiency.

Healthcare Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Rapid technological advancement continues to transform nursing and healthcare delivery. Topics include artificial intelligence, robotics, wearable devices, smart healthcare systems, medical technologies, digital solutions, and innovative nursing models. Sessions explore how healthcare professionals can responsibly adopt emerging technologies while maintaining clinical excellence, ethical standards, human connection, and compassionate patient-centered care.

Evidence-Based Nursing & Nursing Research

Research and evidence-based practice are essential for advancing nursing knowledge and improving patient outcomes. This area focuses on clinical research methodologies, translational research, nursing interventions, research implementation, and the integration of scientific evidence into clinical practice. Sessions provide opportunities to present research findings and explore effective strategies for translating evidence into meaningful improvements in patient care.

Global Nursing & Healthcare Systems

Global healthcare challenges require collaboration, innovation, and sustainable approaches to healthcare delivery. Topics include international nursing practices, healthcare workforce development, health policy, healthcare accessibility, health disparities, and global health initiatives. Sessions examine the contribution of nurses to strengthening healthcare systems and improving health outcomes across diverse populations and international settings.

Chronic Disease Management & Patient-Centered Care

The increasing burden of chronic diseases requires coordinated and long-term approaches to nursing care. Discussions address the management of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, neurological conditions, and other chronic illnesses. Sessions emphasize patient education, self-management, care coordination, preventive strategies, personalized care, and approaches that improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes.

Case Studies & Clinical Practice Innovations

Clinical case studies and practice innovations provide valuable opportunities to share real-world experiences and practical solutions to healthcare challenges. This area welcomes unique clinical cases, innovative nursing interventions, successful care models, and emerging approaches to clinical practice. Sessions encourage knowledge exchange among nurses, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals while highlighting strategies that can enhance nursing practice, patient safety, and healthcare outcomes.

Market Analysis

The global market for nursing services, registered nursing professionals, healthcare delivery, and nursing education is experiencing continued growth, driven by increasing healthcare demands, aging populations, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, workforce shortages, and rapid advancements in healthcare technology. These developments strongly align with the objectives of the 34th World Congress on Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession, which will be held in Paris, France, on December 23–24, 2026.

The global nursing workforce remains a fundamental component of healthcare systems, providing essential services across hospitals, primary care centers, community health settings, long-term care facilities, and specialized clinical environments. Growing healthcare needs and the increasing complexity of patient care are creating greater demand for qualified registered nurses with advanced clinical, technological, leadership, and communication skills.

At the same time, healthcare organizations and governments are placing greater emphasis on nursing workforce development, professional education, clinical competency, and retention strategies. Investments in nursing education and professional development are helping healthcare systems prepare nurses to manage increasingly complex patient needs while supporting safe, evidence-based, and high-quality care.

The rapid adoption of digital health, telemedicine, electronic health records, artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring, and healthcare analytics is also transforming modern nursing practice. These technologies are creating new opportunities for nurses to improve care coordination, support clinical decision-making, monitor patients remotely, and enhance access to healthcare services. At the same time, nurses require ongoing education and training to effectively integrate emerging technologies into clinical practice.

The growing burden of chronic diseases and an aging global population is further increasing demand for nursing services. Registered nurses play a central role in chronic disease management, elderly care, rehabilitation, preventive healthcare, patient education, and long-term care. The expansion of community-based and patient-centered healthcare models is also creating new opportunities for nurses to contribute beyond traditional hospital environments.

Furthermore, the increasing focus on patient safety, healthcare quality, infection prevention, evidence-based practice, and personalized care is strengthening the importance of skilled nursing professionals within healthcare organizations. Hospitals and healthcare institutions are investing in quality improvement initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical training, and innovative care models to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

The global nursing sector is also seeing increased collaboration between universities, nursing schools, hospitals, professional organizations, research institutions, and healthcare technology companies. Such partnerships are supporting research, workforce development, clinical innovation, and the implementation of evidence-based practices across healthcare systems.

These evolving market trends highlight the importance of continuous education, professional development, research, technological adaptation, and international collaboration within the nursing profession. The 34th World Congress on Nursing and Registered Nursing Profession provides an important platform for nurses, educators, researchers, healthcare leaders, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, present innovations, explore emerging trends, and contribute to the continued advancement of registered nursing and global healthcare.