Calls and announcements
The call for abstracts for the Austrian Nursing Congress 26 is now open!
Are you conducting research, analysis, or development in the field of health and nursing? If so, we warmly invite you to submit your research study for the scientific poster exhibition at pflegekongress26!
This is a great opportunity to present your work to a wide audience of experts, receive valuable feedback… and maybe even win a prize!
The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2026.
You can find all the information and criteria regarding submissions and registration here
How much is better long-term care worth?
How important is geriatric care expertise in long-term care facilities, and to what extent are facilities willing to make targeted investments in this area?
A national online survey conducted by the University of Basel is aimed at managers and decision-makers in long-term care facilities.
Target audience: Executive management, nursing service managers, and individuals with personnel and budget responsibilities
Duration: approx. 20–40 minutes
Time frame: starting in March 2026
Informationen und Link zur Umfrage:
Experiences working with female leaders
As part of the research support provided by the VFP/APSI, we would like to draw your attention to a current data collection effort: A master’s thesis in applied psychology at the ZHAW is examining collaboration with female managers in everyday professional life.
We are looking for women who would like to share their experiences in an anonymous online survey. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, is voluntary, and does not allow for any identification of individuals or organizations.
Mit Ihrer Teilnahme unterstützen Sie die psychologische Forschung. Zudem werden zwei Globus-Gutscheine im Wert von je CHF 50.– verlost.Click here to take the survey
Events
You can always find current events from our partners and members on our Website – or at LinkedIn. We’d also like to draw your attention to some other events:
Nursing Program at the Joint Annual Meeting of Cardiology, Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Pulmonology, and Thoracic Surgery
Look forward to a diverse nursing program as part of the joint annual conference of the professional societies for cardiology, cardiac and thoracic vascular surgery, pulmonology, and thoracic surgery. The program was developed in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Nursing and Therapies Working Group and the AFG Cardiovascular Nursing and offers up-to-date, practice-oriented insights for nurses and allied health professionals. The conference will take place from June 10 to 12, 2026, at the Congress Center Basel. Members of the AG-KAPT/VFP enjoy exclusive benefits: Those who register by April 22, 2026, will receive the early-bird discount as well as a reduced registration fee in the “Nurse and Allied Professionals – Member” category.
To the conference website
Save the date: CNS unconference on September 11, 2026
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is central to quality, safety, and innovation in the
Acute care, yet often invisible.
Die von der AS Acute Care, VfP-APSI organisierte Veranstaltung lädt Pflegeexperten, Führungskräfte und Interessierte ein, den Wert der CNS in der Akutpflege zu beleuchten, CNS-Rollen zu diskutieren und Anreize für die Zukunft zu setzen.
Event date: September 11, 2026, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Venue: Baselland Cantonal Hospital
Teilnahmegebühr: CHF 30.00 für VfP-APSI-Mitglieder/KSBL-Mitarbeiter, CHF 50.00 für alle anderen
Exhibition “Nursing: Past, Present … and Future?”
Through archival images, artifacts, personal accounts, and immersive installations, the exhibition traces the evolution of nursing: from the pioneers of the 19th century to current challenges such as an aging population, mental health, and the impact of technology. It highlights the essential role of nurses in society and the evolution of their profession, balancing dedication, expertise, and growing responsibility.
An interactive area invites every visitor to share their vision of the future of care.
An exhibition organized by the Institute and La Source University of Health Sciences in collaboration with the Institute for Humanities in Medicine at CHUV–UNIL and the Palais de Rumine.
More information about the exhibition
Climate Change and Health: Roles and Impacts of Stakeholders in Health Promotion and Prevention
The symposium is organized by La Source in collaboration with Unisanté. It will feature presentations by experts on climate change mitigation, adaptation strategies, and the implications for health promotion and prevention practices.
Event date: May 7, 2026, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: La Source, Beaulieu location, Lausanne
Nursing Congress 26 - “Communication: Power: Trust”
Nursing works through communication—and also through power. When this is reflected upon and practiced humanely, trust is built. Look forward to exciting presentations on topics such as multiprofessional nursing, nursing reflection, current nursing issues, animal-assisted nursing, and many more. Once again this year, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the accompanying trade show.
Event dates: November 5 and 6, 2026
Venue: Austria Center Vienna
Further information and registration
Jobs
You can find our job board right here here on our website.
We would like to further strengthen the platform and would appreciate it if our collective members would share job openings and calls for proposals from their institutions with us. This will allow us to publish them easily, share them via LinkedIn, and increase their visibility within the nursing science community.
We welcome feedback and ideas from your workplace.