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    FINE PARMA COMMITMENT 2026: A SHARED COMMITMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF NURSING EDUCATION

    Federica Sorrentino

    On the occasion of the FINE Europe Conference 2026, hosted by the University of Parma on March 5–6, the FINE Parma Commitment 2026 was adopted—a strategic document that translates the principles of the FINE Luxembourg Declaration into concrete actions, with the aim of strengthening nursing education at the European level.

    The Conference, dedicated to the theme “Strengthening Nursing Education for a Safer Tomorrow”, brought together academics, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and students from various countries, providing an important platform for dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in healthcare education.

    The FINE Parma Commitment represents a significant step toward a shared evolution of educational systems, identifying key priorities for the future of the nursing profession and, more broadly, healthcare systems.

    Among its main areas of action, the document highlights the need to:

    • promote the revision of educational policies at national and European levels, enhancing nursing education through high-quality and innovative standards;
    • strengthen the continuity of educational pathways, recognizing the value of interprofessional collaboration and the integration of different healthcare professions;
    • support the development of research and faculty training as key elements to ensure quality and innovation in education systems;
    • promote collaborative education models based on ethical principles such as equity, inclusion, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity.

    The Commitment also emphasizes the importance of integrating contemporary teaching approaches, including simulation and digital technologies, as essential tools to address the increasing complexity of healthcare contexts.

    Within this framework, the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma are fully aligned with the directions outlined in the document, reaffirming their commitment to developing advanced educational pathways focused on innovation, quality of care, and person-centered approaches.

    The adoption of the FINE Parma Commitment 2026 therefore represents not only the conclusion of the Conference, but above all a starting point for a shared European commitment aimed at strengthening the role of nursing education as a strategic driver for safer, more equitable, and sustainable healthcare systems.

    INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PROFESSIONS: VALUE AND DEVELOPMENT

    Federica Sorrentino

    Within the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma, a central role is dedicated to the introduction to research for health and social care professions, a key element for professional development and for improving the effectiveness, safety, and person-centeredness of services.

    Research is an essential tool for understanding health needs, evaluating outcomes, and enhancing the quality of care. It is not only about scientific production, but also a process that enables professionals to adopt a critical, evidence-based approach, guiding decision-making in everyday practice.

    Within the Master’s programs, students are guided through a progressive learning pathway, starting from the understanding of the fundamental principles of research and moving toward the development of skills in study design and analysis. Topics covered include the formulation of research questions, literature review, selection of appropriate methodologies, and interpretation of results.

    Particular attention is given to the link between research and clinical practice, promoting the use of scientific evidence to support both clinical and organizational decision-making. In this way, research becomes a practical tool for innovating care models, improving processes, and responding more effectively to the complexity of health needs.

    Another key aspect is the development of critical thinking, enabling professionals to analyze information, assess the quality of evidence, and actively contribute to the generation of new knowledge.

    Through this approach, the Master’s Programs in Healthcare aim to train professionals who are not only skilled in practice, but also capable of questioning, innovating, and contributing to the advancement of health sciences, fostering the continuous improvement of healthcare systems.

    CLASS PROFILE AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING PATHWAYS

    Federica Sorrentino

    At the beginning of each program, the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma promote the development of a class profile, a key tool for gaining an in-depth understanding of the student group and effectively guiding the organization of teaching activities.

    By collecting information on professional backgrounds, existing competencies, and learning expectations, it is possible to outline a clear and comprehensive picture of the class. This initial phase is not only an opportunity for mutual understanding, but also a strategic step to enhance the uniqueness of each participant and foster meaningful learning.

    Defining the class profile allows for the adaptation and personalization of the educational pathway, tailoring content, teaching methods, and learning activities to emerging needs. In this way, education becomes a dynamic and participatory process, capable of integrating theoretical knowledge, professional experience, and peer-to-peer exchange.

    Particular attention is also given to sharing students’ expectations, which helps to build a pathway aligned with individual and professional goals, while fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging active participation.

    This approach reflects a person-centered vision of education, where students play an active role in their own development. The Master’s Programs in Healthcare thus confirm their role as spaces for advanced learning, combining academic quality, flexibility, and responsiveness to the needs of healthcare professionals.

    PROXIMITY AND EDUCATION: A NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    Federica Sorrentino

    On the occasion of the inauguration ceremony of the 2025/2026 academic year of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma, Prof. Loredana Sasso, Full Professor of Nursing Sciences at the University of Genoa, delivered a lectio magistralis focused on the theme of proximity, offering an in-depth reflection on the ongoing transformations in contemporary healthcare systems.

    The concept of proximity is framed within a global context marked by significant demographic and social challenges, including population aging and the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions. In this scenario, healthcare is evolving from a performance-based model toward an approach centered on person-centered care, grounded in value, continuity of care, and the integration of services, increasingly developed at the community level. In her lecture, Prof. Sasso highlighted the main directions of the global health agenda, emphasizing the need to reorient healthcare systems toward primary care, ensuring continuous, integrated, and person-centered care pathways. Within this framework, nursing plays a strategic role, emerging as a key pillar in ensuring continuity of care, coordinating care pathways, and promoting patient autonomy. Among the key elements discussed, particular attention was given to accessibility, the reduction of inequalities, the integration between hospital, community, and social services, and the active involvement of patients and caregivers in care processes. In this sense, proximity is not only an organizational dimension but represents a true cultural shift, requiring a rethinking of care models and of the relationships between professionals and the people they serve.

    A central role was attributed to advanced nursing education, considered a fundamental lever to address the complexity of emerging needs. The development of advanced competencies in care management, clinical complexity, and the use of data to support decision-making processes represents a concrete response to current transformations, while also requiring greater recognition of professional roles at both organizational and managerial levels. The reflection also highlighted that, although European policies increasingly recognize the value of patient and public involvement, this is still not fully integrated into decision-making processes, nursing research, and the evaluation of care outcomes. Strengthening participation models based on trust and dialogue therefore represents one of the most significant challenges for the future of healthcare systems.

    The lecture concluded with a reflection on the transformative role of education:
    “It is through education that we transform the present and make the future possible. With these Master’s programs, I am confident you will make a significant contribution” – Loredana Sasso. The theme of proximity thus emerges as central to the Master’s Programs in Healthcare, serving as a key to developing more equitable, integrated, and person-centered care models, capable of effectively responding to the challenges of today’s healthcare systems.

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    EASTER GREETINGS FROM THE MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE

    Federica Sorrentino

    On the occasion of the Easter holidays, the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma would like to extend their sincere Easter wishes to the entire community.

    This period represents a valuable moment for rest and reflection, taking place at a particularly significant time for the Master’s programs, marked by the conclusion of the previous academic year and the beginning of the new 2025/2026 academic year. A transitional moment that invites us to look to the future with renewed energy, awareness, and a spirit of growth.

    Easter, a symbol of renewal and hope, reflects the values that guide daily commitment to the education of healthcare professionals: person-centered care, responsibility, collaboration, and a continuous drive for improvement.

    💬 “I would like to extend my sincere Easter wishes to all students, faculty members, and professionals involved in the Master’s Programs in Healthcare. May this time represent an opportunity for personal and professional renewal, in view of the beginning of the new academic year, to be faced with enthusiasm, commitment, and openness to change.” — Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare.

    INAUGURATION OF THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR OF THE MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE

    Federica Sorrentino

    On Monday, March 30, 2026, the Inauguration Ceremony of the 2025/2026 academic year of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma took place in the Aula Magna, marking the official start of educational activities and welcoming the new student community.

    The day opened with institutional greetings from Prof. Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Sciences at the University of Parma and President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare, who highlighted the value of a continuously growing educational project, capable of engaging an increasing number of professionals from different areas of the health and social care system each year. Prof. Bonacaro emphasized how the Master’s programs represent a space for the development of advanced competencies, designed to address the emerging needs of contemporary healthcare through pathways structured across clinical, community, managerial, educational, and innovation areas.

    During his speech, he also outlined the key distinguishing features of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare: person-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, quality and safety of care, the development of critical thinking and research skills, along with a strong focus on values such as equity, inclusion, and social responsibility. Particular attention was also given to the role of technologies, artificial intelligence, and new digital tools, underlining the importance of their conscious and critical integration into care processes.

    This was followed by the institutional greetings of the Rector, Prof. Paolo Martelli, who extended his best wishes to the students at the beginning of their educational journey and reaffirmed the importance of advanced education for the development of healthcare professions and systems.

    A central moment of the morning was the lectio magistralis delivered by Prof. Loredana Sasso, Full Professor of Nursing Sciences at the University of Genoa, entitled “Community and Advanced Nursing: The Contribution of the Profession to a Modern, Inclusive, and Resilient Healthcare System”.

    In her lecture, Prof. Sasso reflected on the transformations currently affecting healthcare systems at a global level, characterized by increasingly complex demographic and social challenges, including population aging and the rise in chronic conditions. In this context, she highlighted the shift from a performance-based model to an approach focused on person-centered care, grounded in continuity of care, service integration, and patient centrality. Referring to key directions of the global health agenda, she emphasized the strategic role of primary care and the need for healthcare systems capable of ensuring accessibility, equity, and responsiveness to complex scenarios.

    Within this framework, nursing emerges as a fundamental pillar, ensuring continuity, coordination of care pathways, and the promotion of patient autonomy. Significant attention was also given to the importance of advanced nursing education, considered essential for addressing emerging needs and developing competencies in managing complexity, ensuring continuity of care, and using data to support decision-making processes.

    The lecture also addressed the theme of patient involvement, noting that it is still not fully integrated into decision-making and research processes, and highlighted the need to strengthen participatory models based on trust and collaboration. The morning concluded with a message to students, emphasizing education as a key driver to face future challenges and encouraging them to become professionals capable of combining competence, responsibility, and vision.

    In the afternoon, the day continued with meetings between tutors and students of each Master’s program, aimed at presenting the educational offer, the organization of teaching activities, and the tools that will support students throughout the academic year.

    The inauguration of March 30 thus marks the beginning of a new year of education, exchange, and professional growth, confirming the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma as a reference point for the development of competencies in healthcare professions.

    GRADUATION CEREMONY – SECOND DAY OF THE MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE

    Federica Sorrentino

    On Friday, March 27, the second and final day of the Graduation Ceremony of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma took place, celebrating the completion of the educational pathways for the 2024/2025 academic year.

    The morning session featured students from the First-Level Master’s in Palliative Care and Pain Therapy for Healthcare Professionals, the First-Level Master’s in Family and Community Nursing and Integrated Care for Public Health, and the Second-Level Master’s in Educational Strategies in Social and Healthcare Settings: European Standards and Innovation.

    In the afternoon, the ceremony continued with the awarding of diplomas to students from the First-Level Master’s in Case/Care Management in Hospital and Community Settings for Healthcare Professionals, the Advanced Training Course in Infection Control Link Nurse, and the Second-Level Master’s in Management/Coordination of Healthcare-Associated Infection Risk Services.

    Both sessions of the day were enriched by a lecture delivered by Prof. Stefano Bettati, Director of the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma, entitled “Interprofessionality and Patient-Centered Care: Added Value for a Competent, Compassionate and Contemporary Healthcare System?”. The lecture provided a reflection on the value of interprofessional collaboration and the importance of a person-centered approach in healthcare systems, highlighting the strategic role of advanced education in the development of health and social care services.

    The ceremonies concluded with the awarding of diplomas, a symbolic moment marking an important milestone for the students, followed by the traditional group photos, an opportunity for sharing among graduates, faculty, and coordinators. With this day, the cycle of graduation ceremonies for the Master’s Programs in Healthcare comes to an end, reaffirming the value of educational pathways focused on advanced competencies, interprofessional collaboration, and the quality of care.

    “This day represents the culmination of a journey of growth that brings together skills, values, and responsibilities. Our graduates are called to bring an increasingly integrated, innovative, and person-centered vision into healthcare settings.” — Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Sciences, University of Parma, and President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare.

    GRADUATION CEREMONY – FIRST DAY FOR THE MASTER’S PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE

    Federica Sorrentino

    On Monday, March 23, the first of two days dedicated to the Graduation Ceremony of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma took place, marking the conclusion of the educational pathways for the 2024/2025 academic year. The morning session was dedicated to the First-Level Master’s in Critical Care Nursing, while the afternoon ceremony was held for the First-Level Master’s in Management of Healthcare-Associated Infection Risk.

    Both sessions opened with welcome remarks by Prof. Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Sciences at the University of Parma and President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare, who highlighted the value of the educational journey and the importance of the competencies developed by students within health and social care services. This was followed by a lecture delivered by Prof. Elena Giovanna Bignami, Full Professor of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine at the University of Parma, entitled “Interprofessionality and Patient-Centered Care: Added Value for a Competent, Compassionate and Contemporary Healthcare System?”. The lecture offered a reflection on the role of interprofessional integration and the importance of a person-centered approach in today’s healthcare systems.

    The ceremonies continued with the awarding of diplomas to the students, a symbolic moment marking the achievement of an important academic and professional milestone. Representing the graduates, a student spokesperson shared a message reflecting on the experience of the Master’s program and highlighting the personal and professional growth achieved throughout the journey. The day concluded with the traditional group photos, an opportunity for sharing and celebration among students, faculty, and coordinators.

    “This day represents not only the conclusion of an educational journey, but also the beginning of a new professional phase for our students, who are called to bring skills, responsibility, and core values into healthcare settings for the future of health and social care services”. — Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Sciences at the University of Parma and President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare.

    The next Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, March 27, with additional sessions planned both in the morning and in the afternoon to celebrate the completion of the remaining Master’s Programs in Healthcare.

    FINE EUROPE 2026: PARMA AT THE CENTER OF INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE ON NURSING EDUCATION

    Federica Sorrentino

    The conference FINE Europe 2026 – Strengthening Nursing Education for a Safer Tomorrow, hosted by the University of Parma and dedicated to nursing education and the development of competencies in the health professions, concluded with strong international participation. For two days, Parma became a meeting point for the scientific and professional community in the field, welcoming around 200 participants from more than 30 countries across Europe and beyond. The event provided an important opportunity for dialogue among university lecturers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and students, all engaged in discussing the key challenges currently shaping the education and evolution of the nursing profession.

    The scientific program featured more than 140 contributions, including oral presentations and posters, organized into several parallel thematic sessions. The discussions addressed central issues for the future of nursing education, such as the development of innovative pedagogical approaches, the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in educational processes, and the definition of shared educational standards at both European and international levels. The conference was promoted by the European Federation of Nurse Educators (FINE) in collaboration with the University of Parma, further strengthening the University’s role as a space for cooperation and dialogue between academic institutions and professional communities involved in the development of healthcare education.

    The opening ceremony was attended by several institutional representatives, including Vincenzo Colla, Vice President of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Massimo Fabi, Regional Councillor for Health Policies, Michele Guerra, Mayor of Parma, and Albertina Soliani, former Senator of the Italian Republic. Their presence highlighted the strategic importance of nursing education for strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring high-quality care for communities.

    The success of the event was made possible through the collaboration of several structures within the University of Parma, including the Rector’s Office, the Press Office, the Ceremonial Unit, the SELMA Center, which managed the live streaming of the conference, and the Security Unit, which provided logistical support throughout the event. The opening ceremony was also enriched by musical performances organized by CAPAS – Center for Activities and Professions of the Arts and Performing Arts.

    A particularly appreciated contribution came from the Students Ambassadors, students from the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Nursing at the University of Parma, who welcomed delegates and institutional guests and supported the organization of the conference with enthusiasm and professionalism.

    “The extraordinary participation recorded – stated Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Science at the University of Parma, Chair of the Scientific Committee of the conference, and President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare – demonstrates the growing importance of the debate on nursing education and the need to strengthen international academic cooperation. Events such as FINE Europe 2026 represent a key opportunity to share knowledge, promote educational innovation, and contribute to the development of safer and more effective healthcare systems”.

    With FINE Europe 2026, the University of Parma further reinforces its commitment to promoting research, international collaboration, and innovation in the education of healthcare professionals, confirming its role as a reference point within the European landscape of nursing sciences.

    “I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Magnificent Rector, Prof. Paolo Martelli, and Prof. Cecile Dury, together with all members of the Executive Board of FINE Europe, for their incredible support and commitment in making this important international event possible”. — Antonio Bonacaro

    Credits: Press Office of the University of Parma

    INTERNATIONALIZATION AND EDUCATION

    Federica Sorrentino

    As the 2024/2025 academic year approaches its conclusion, the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma are preparing for a particularly significant transition: on one side, the completion of the current educational activities and training pathways; on the other, the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, which will be officially inaugurated on Monday, March 30, 2026. This moment represents not only an organizational transition between two academic cycles but also an opportunity to reflect on some of the strategic directions that characterize the Master’s Programs in Healthcare, including the growing commitment to the internationalization of education.

    In recent years, the Master’s Programs have developed an increasingly extensive network of academic and scientific relationships with universities, research centers, and international healthcare institutions. Scientific conferences, research collaborations, academic exchanges, and the participation of lecturers and speakers from different countries contribute to building a learning environment open to global dialogue. Internationalization represents a fundamental element for the growth of professionals in the health and social care sector. Engaging with different care models, healthcare systems, and educational approaches makes it possible to broaden perspectives on the transformations currently affecting services, fostering the development of increasingly advanced competencies that can be adapted to complex contexts.

    From this perspective, the Master’s Programs in Healthcare promote an educational approach that integrates both local and international dimensions, encouraging dialogue among diverse experiences and supporting students’ participation in initiatives with a global outlook. The aim is to train professionals who are able not only to operate effectively within local healthcare services but also to understand the transformations taking place in healthcare systems at both the European and international levels.

    The inaugural day on March 30, 2026 will therefore be an opportunity to welcome new students and share the perspectives of the upcoming academic year, reaffirming the role of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare as a space for advanced education, research, and international cooperation in the field of health, social care, and community services.

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