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The WHO Regional Office for Europe Nursing and Midwifery team, the European Forum of National Nurses and Midwives Associations (EFNNMA), European Nursing Students’ Association, and the European Federation of Nurses (EFN) invite nurses and midwives’ associations, nurses, midwives, nursing students and early career nurses and midwifery students as well as policy makers to this webinar titled European Nursing and Midwifery: charting progress, addressing challenges – May 6th 2025 1400h-1600h CET (Geneva time)
ONLINE REGISTRATION https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MGuDS-r1TMqYsCVj0cHFbw) This interactive online webinar on May 6th, 2025 from 14:00-16:00 CET (Geneva time) offers a unique opportunity to explore the progress made in nursing and midwifery field within the WHO European Region in the aftermath of the COVID- 19 pandemic.
The program features a dynamic lineup of speakers and engaging formats, including interactive polls and Q&A sessions, to encourage active all participants engagement throughout the event. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the key challenges faced by nurses and midwives, such as heavy workloads, and the critical need for improved well-being and safe staffing. Experts will share their perspectives on the advancements in these vital professions and the European Union’s initiatives to address these issues. A highlight of the webinar will be the interactive discussion about different program for improve health and well-being of both patients, students and healthcare professionals.
The webinar will culminate in a forward-looking discussion on the future directions for nursing and midwifery, led by associations and experts in the field. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation and contribute to the empowerment of nurses and midwives in the WHO European Region. Register now and get ready to participate in an engaging, informative, and transformative experience.
| Moderator: Steve Pitman EFNNMA Board Member, INMO Head of Education and Professional Development | |
| 14.00 – 14.05 | Welcome Mervi Jokinen, EFNNMA President |
| 14.05 – 14.20 | Tacking stock of nurses’ availability and wellbeing in WHO European Region Margrieta Langins, Nursing and midwifery policy advisor to the WHO Regional Office for Europe |
| 14.20 – 14.35 | The importance of safe staffing for the wellbeing of nurses Manuel Balotta, Policy officer, European Federation of Nurses |
| 14.35 – 14.55 | Hand in Hand – Mentorship as a Key for the wellbeing of Nursing Students Shaked Monadni-Dolled, Valentin Vallé, Tikva Koronnman, Tim Mitnik European Nursing Students’ Association |
| 14.55 – 15.10 | Flourishing – Wellbeing for Nurses and Midwives (confirmed) Mary Rose Sweeney, Katja Savolainen |
| 15.10 – 15.15 | Moderators comments and summary of interactive pools Steve Pitman/Walter De Caro |
| 15.15 – 15.50 | Panel Discussion: Direction for the future – Nursing and midwifery Associations and experts Jose Cobos Serrano, Vice president CGE, ICN Board MemberYana Gaboyan, Chief Nursing Officer, RussiaAisling Culhane, President Horatio Psychiatric Nurses AssociationNNAs and NMAs Representees |
| 15.50 – 15.58 | Summary and Discussion |
| 15.58 – 16.00 | Final thanks Mervi Jokinen |
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