NETNEP 2024, the global conference on “From disruption to innovation in nursing and midwifery: Celebrating and driving outcomes through education,” concluded successfully, reaffirming its status as one of the most important international gatherings in the field of nursing and midwifery. With over 700 delegates from around the world, the event provided an invaluable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among professionals and academics.

The University of Parma actively participated in the event, standing out for its significant scientific contributions and an exhibition stand showcasing its extensive postgraduate educational offerings in nursing, healthcare, and social sciences.

The University’s team, led by Professor Antonio Bonacaro, a nurse and Associate Professor in “General, Clinical, Paediatric, Obstetric-Gynaecological, and Neonatal Nursing Sciences” at the Department of Medicine and Surgery, played a prominent role in the conference. The group included Dr. Massimo Guasconi, PhD candidate, Dr. Elisa La Malfa, Research Fellow in Nursing, and Dr. Santina Gavagni, Clinical Nurse at the University Hospital of Parma. Together, they moderated and presented several sessions, highlighting the advanced expertise and innovative practices of the nursing community in Parma.

Expressing his satisfaction with the outcomes, Professor Bonacaro stated:
“The scientific contributions and the educational offerings presented at this event reflect the remarkable and dedicated work of the nursing community at the University of Parma and the University Hospital of Parma, for which I extend my commendation and recognition.”

This participation reinforces the University of Parma’s strategic role in the international landscape of advanced nursing and midwifery education. It serves as a catalyst for new perspectives in research and innovation within the health sciences, paving the way for continued excellence and collaboration.