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    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.

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

    Federica Sorrentino

    On March 5–6, the University of Parma will host the international conference FINE Europe 2026 – Strengthening Nursing Education for a Safer Tomorrow, one of the most important scientific events dedicated to nursing education at the European and international level.

    The event will bring together more than 200 delegates from numerous European countries and other international contexts, providing a space for dialogue among lecturers, researchers, professionals, and students on the key challenges related to the development of nursing education and the evolution of care models. The conference will include a plenary session and five parallel sessions, featuring more than 140 scientific contributions, including oral presentations and posters, along with keynote lectures from internationally recognized professionals.

    During a radio interview with Radio Duchessa, Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma and promoter of the initiative, highlighted the scientific and educational value of the conference: “This conference is addressed to a very broad audience: lecturers, researchers, tutors, and professionals, but also the large student community of our University. It will be an important opportunity to reflect on the most relevant issues concerning the evolution of teaching and nursing education”.

    The initiative represents an important opportunity for international dialogue, where educational models, academic experiences, and care practices from different contexts can be compared, contributing to the development of new perspectives for the profession. During the interview, Prof. Bonacaro also emphasized how Italy is playing an increasingly significant role in the scientific field of nursing sciences: “In recent years, our country has begun to play a leading role in nursing sciences, thanks to the development of doctoral schools and a growing scientific production, supported by increasingly strong collaborations with universities and research centers abroad”.

    Among the topics that will be discussed during the conference is the study of innovative care models, capable of responding more effectively to citizens’ needs and to the transformations of healthcare systems: “We are witnessing growing attention toward innovative care models designed to provide more timely and effective responses to people’s needs, also through the development of advanced nursing competencies”.

    The conference therefore represents a significant opportunity not only for the academic and professional communities but also to strengthen the dialogue between research, education, and health and social care services, promoting a vision of the nursing profession increasingly oriented toward innovation, international collaboration, and quality of care.

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    FINE EUROPE 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PARMA

    Federica Sorrentino

    The University of Parma will host the International Conference “FINE Europe 2026 – Strengthening Nursing Education for a Safer Tomorrow” on March 5 and 6, one of the leading biennial scientific events dedicated to nursing education at both European and international levels.

    Promoted by the European Federation of Educators in Nursing Science (FINE) in collaboration with the University, the conference represents a platform for dialogue and cooperation among lecturers, researchers, managers, and professionals from universities and academic institutions across Europe and beyond, with more than 140 scientific contributions presented to the academic community. The initiative involves the direct participation of Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master in Healthcare programmes at the University of Parma, as Organizer and Chair of the Conference Scientific Committee. The sessions will address strategic topics for the future of the nursing profession and advanced education, including governance and leadership in training pathways, curriculum development, quality and innovation in teaching, interprofessional education, and transversal skills, as well as the humanistic and cultural dimensions of teaching.

    The opening session, scheduled for Thursday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m., will feature institutional greetings from the Rector of the University of Parma, Paolo Martelli, the Regional Councillor for Health Policies of Emilia-Romagna, Massimo Fabi, Senator Albertina Soliani, and the Mayor of Parma, Michele Guerra. The conference aims to promote advanced scientific dialogue, encouraging the sharing of best practices, innovative models, and strategies for harmonising educational policies in nursing at the European level, with a focus on the global challenges of contemporary healthcare.

    PROGRAMME

    INNOVATIVE TEACHING AWARD: RECOGNITION FOR ANTONIO BONACARO

    Federica Sorrentino

    The University of Parma celebrated the first edition of the Awards for the Development of Innovative Teaching during a ceremony held in the Aula Magna at the University’s main campus. The initiative, promoted by the University to recognize faculty members’ commitment to experimenting with new and meaningful teaching practices, awarded both individual projects and group proposals that introduced advanced educational methodologies aligned with students’ needs and the challenges of contemporary teaching.

    Among the individual award recipients is Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master in Healthcare programmes at the University of Parma, recognized for his commitment to innovating teaching practices and for integrating active, participatory learning approaches aimed at building professional competencies.

    The awarding of this recognition reflects the University’s strong focus on teaching models capable of responding to the needs of advanced educational pathways and enhancing the learning experience for students. Within the Master in Healthcare programmes, educational innovation translates into a training offer that combines theory and practice, the use of educational technologies, Project Work and opportunities for professional dialogue, with the aim of developing high-level competencies. At a time when education for healthcare and social care professions is required to continuously evolve in response to transformations within the socio-healthcare system, the promotion of innovative teaching experiences represents a key factor in improving teaching effectiveness and the quality of acquired skills.

    In this context, it is worth noting that applications for the Master in Healthcare programmes at the University of Parma are open until January 30, offering the opportunity to enroll in highly specialized training pathways that combine advanced learning with practical skills for today’s and tomorrow’s healthcare system.

    “It is a true honor to have received this recognition, for which I am immensely grateful. This award for innovative teaching is not only a personal acknowledgment, but also a confirmation of the direction we want to give to the Master in Healthcare programmes: high-quality education, the development of skills applicable within healthcare and social services, and a continuous dialogue between academic knowledge and professional experience, fully aligned with the University’s strategic guidelines”. Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master in Healthcare programmes – University of Parma

    THE SHOOTING OF ALEX PRETTI: SHOCK AND SOLIDARITY

    Federica Sorrentino

    The tragic shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse in Minneapolis, has caused shock and deep sadness, particularly within the professional nursing community. Pretti, known by family, colleagues and friends as a compassionate healthcare provider dedicated to patient care, was shot and killed by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.

    The incident occurred amid widespread protests against federal immigration enforcement actions and has heightened national tensions over the use of force by law enforcement. The shooting of Pretti has led to public outcry and renewed calls for transparency and accountability in how the events unfolded.

    As a nursing and health-care community, we are saddened and deeply affected by what happened. The nursing profession is founded on profound ethical values, including the protection of life, safeguarding the most vulnerable, and respect for human dignity. In moments of great sorrow such as this, we extend our solidarity to those affected and reaffirm the importance of conducting objective, transparent and thorough investigations so that the circumstances can be clearly understood.

    “As the community of the Master’s programmes in Healthcare at the University of Parma, we express our deepest sympathy to the individuals and families affected by this tragedy. We join in the call for truth and clarity, without any form of political instrumentalisation, in respect of human dignity and the ethical values that guide our profession.” – Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master’s programmes in Healthcare

    THE ROLE OF THE CASE MANAGER IN CARE NETWORKS

    Federica Sorrentino

    In today’s social and healthcare services landscape, integration between hospital and community care and the effective management of care pathways represent one of the main challenges in ensuring continuity, quality, and appropriateness of care. In this context, the role of the Case Manager emerges as a key element in coordinating and supporting patients’ clinical and social pathways, promoting a person-centered approach focused on individual needs.

    The Case Manager operates across different care settings with the aim of facilitating continuity of care, reducing service fragmentation, and ensuring integrated management of complex needs. This professional figure acts as a link between different levels of care, contributing to the reduction of avoidable hospital admissions, the effective management of chronic conditions, and the promotion of personalized care pathways.

    The Case Manager role requires a combination of clinical, organizational, and relational competencies, including:

    • clinical skills to understand and interpret health needs;
    • coordination skills to organize complex interventions;
    • communication skills to encourage active participation of individuals in their own care pathways;
    • the ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, fostering cohesion among professionals from different sectors.

    The Master’s Programme in Case / Case Management in Hospital and Community Settings for Healthcare Professionals at the University of Parma responds precisely to the need to train professionals capable of undertaking this role with competence and strategic vision. The educational pathway integrates:

    • up-to-date theoretical knowledge on the dynamics of integrated care;
    • methodological tools for managing complex cases;
    • practical exercises, Project Work, and simulations that make the training immediately applicable in everyday service practice;
    • opportunities for dialogue and exchange with professionals and operational settings.

    Participating in the Master’s Programme means acquiring skills that are increasingly required by today’s care models, which are characterized by growing clinical complexity, service fragmentation, and the need for strong coordination between hospital and community care. In a social and healthcare system that is evolving toward increasingly integrated models of care, the Case Manager represents not only a functional response to care needs, but also a bridge between professions, contexts, and services.

    THE HEALTHCARE MASTER’S PROGRAMMES: AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THE SKILLS OF THE FUTURE

    Federica Sorrentino

    Applications for the Healthcare Master’s programmes at the University of Parma are open until January 30. These advanced training pathways are designed to address the current and future challenges of the social and healthcare system. In a context marked by organisational transformation, technological innovation, the development of community-based care and the increasing complexity of health needs, investing in advanced education represents a strategic choice for healthcare professionals.

    The Healthcare Master’s programmes offer a multidisciplinary approach, combining solid theoretical foundations with project work, practical exercises, case studies and opportunities for discussion and exchange among faculty members, students and professionals. The curricula address key areas such as service management, leadership, research, patient safety, sustainability, organisational innovation and the development of transversal skills required to operate effectively in complex settings.

    Taking part in a Healthcare Master’s programme means joining a dynamic learning community, where dialogue between academic knowledge and professional experience supports both individual and collective growth. Participants have the opportunity to develop skills that can be immediately applied in practice, strengthen their analytical and decision-making abilities, and acquire tools to lead change within healthcare and social care organisations.

    With applications open until January 30, now is the time to invest in your professional pathway and actively contribute to the evolution of the healthcare system. The Healthcare Master’s programmes at the University of Parma represent a concrete opportunity for those who wish to expand their skills, take on new challenges and become key drivers of innovation in health and social care services.

    FAMILY AND COMMUNITY NURSING: ADVANCED EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE

    Federica Sorrentino

    The Master’s Programme in Family and Community Nursing, part of the Master in Healthcare courses at the University of Parma, represents a highly relevant educational pathway for strengthening community-based care and for the evolution of models of care for individuals, families, and communities. In a socio-healthcare context increasingly focused on proximity, service integration, and continuity of care, the role of the family and community nurse plays a strategic part in health promotion, prevention, and the management of complex population needs.

    The Master’s Programme is fully embedded in this scenario, offering advanced education that integrates clinical, organizational, relational, and public health competencies. It prepares professionals to operate in community settings, work within multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable healthcare services.

    Within this framework of openness and dialogue, on February 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a study morning and roundtable discussion dedicated to the role of the family and community nurse will take place. The event is conceived as an inter-university study day, involving the University of Parma together with international partner universities, including the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and the University of Rio de Janeiro.

    During the morning, academics and experts will share contributions and reflections on community-based care models, the competencies of family and community nurses, and the future development of the profession at both national and international levels. The exchange between different experiences and contexts will provide a valuable opportunity for dialogue and mutual enrichment, in line with the international vocation of the Master in Healthcare programmes.

    The study day will also include the participation of professionals from the Local Health Authorities of Piacenza and Parma, who will share contributions and experiences developed within community care settings, offering a concrete perspective on the evolving role of the family and community nurse in healthcare services. The Master’s Programme is also built upon the continuous contribution of faculty members and students, who play a central role in a learning pathway based on the integration of academic knowledge and professional experience, critical reflection, and the shared development of competencies aimed at strengthening community-based care.

    This initiative confirms the commitment of the Master in Healthcare programmes to promoting high-quality education that is attentive to changes within the socio-healthcare system and capable of enhancing the role of healthcare professions in building services that are increasingly close to people and communities.

    “Investing in the education of family and community nurses means investing in a healthcare model that is closer to people, capable of responding in an integrated and continuous way to the health needs of communities. This Master’s Programme represents a fundamental element in supporting the ongoing transformation of community-based services,” emphasizes Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master in Healthcare programmes at the University of Parma.

    PROGRAMME OF THE STUDY DAY

    A YEAR OF TRAINING, DIALOGUE AND GROWTH: SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM THE MASTER PROGRAMS IN HEALTHCARE

    Federica Sorrentino

    As the end-of-year activities come to a close, the Master programs in Healthcare at the University of Parma take a moment to reflect on the journey just completed. It has been an intense and content-rich year, during which students, faculty and professionals engaged in dialogue on key issues shaping the present and future of the health and social care system.

    Throughout the year, the educational activities explored essential areas such as organizational innovation, scientific research, service management, continuing education, leadership, sustainability, patient safety and the transversal skills required to operate effectively in complex contexts. Lectures, Project Work, practical exercises and opportunities for discussion contributed to building a solid, multidisciplinary learning experience closely aligned with the realities of healthcare and social services. The Master programs in Healthcare thus confirm themselves as a space for both professional and personal growth, capable of integrating theory and practice and supporting participants in developing skills that are increasingly in demand in today’s health and social care landscape.

    On the occasion of the holiday season, the President and the entire Master in Healthcare team would like to extend their warm wishes for happy holidays and a peaceful New Year to students, faculty and professionals, with the hope that the coming year will bring new opportunities for learning, collaboration and innovation. Teaching activities will resume regularly starting from January 7. We look forward to continuing this journey of education and growth together.

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