In October, the focus was on collaboration, further development and strategic planning - in the Executive Board, the head office and the entire network. Here is an overview of the most important activities and impulses
Calls and announcements
Akademie Menschenmedizin - For a humane healthcare system
The Academy of Human Medicine (amm) promotes a solidary, affordable and humane healthcare system in Switzerland. It engages professionals, patients and the public in dialog.
More information on the Academy of Human Medicine and its projects can be found on the Website of the amm.
Review of the Patient:Indoor Safety 2025 campaign week
Under the motto "Keeping an eye on risks - child's play?", a wide range of patient safety activities took place from September 15 to 19. The focus was on risks that are often overlooked - such as medication dosage, unconscious bias, language barriers, sepsis and gender medicine.
Numerous organizations set strong signals for more security. Information and webinar recordings are still available on the Website available.
WHO report on loneliness - impulses for practice
The WHO has published a resolution on loneliness, recognizing the issue as a global health priority.
The connect! network has summarized key findings for professionals in Switzerland and presents practical approaches for identifying and preventing social isolation at an early stage.
The "connect!" impulses for practice are available here for Download ready.
Advance health planning in retirement and nursing homes - new brochure published
A new brochure shows in six steps how GVP can be implemented in long-term inpatient care.
The project is part of the NIP-Q-UPGRADE program, which introduced a new quality indicator in October. The brochure is available free of charge in German, French and Italian.
Medicine and health in the academy network
The Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) has published a new factsheet on PFAS - chemical substances that are widespread worldwide and sometimes harmful to health.
In addition, the film "Phage therapy - medicine goes viral" highlights the opportunities and limitations of this alternative treatment against antibiotic resistance.
More information on the Website of the SCNAT.
Artificial intelligence: progress and medical-ethical challenges
A new series of articles in the Schweizerische Ärztezeitung (SÄZ) sheds light on the opportunities and ethical issues of AI in medicine. Paul Hoff, President of the ZEK, emphasizes: "AI can provide support, but it can never replace the relationship between practitioners and patients.
More on the article and other ethical topics from a-z.
Updates committees and office
Board
In October, the Executive Board took the opportunity to deepen its expertise in key areas. The focus is on strengthening evidence-based nursing science, resuming our involvement in SRAN, intensifying exchanges with scientific societies and continuing to network with partner organizations. We know that we still need to improve our communication platform in particular. The office is therefore in close contact with the Executive Board. We would like to thank all our members for their commitment and patience during the digital restructuring process, which did not always run smoothly.
We look forward to further developments.
Office
In October, the office focused on coordinating ongoing projects and stabilizing the digital restructuring process, particularly in the area of finance. After the first few months of migration and familiarization, we can now gradually build and maintain the specialist network and deepen our knowledge of the content. At the same time, we are continuing to work on standardizing the legacy data.
In the area of marketing, we have laid the groundwork for the anniversary year 2026 - including for increased member recruitment and the anniversary congress, which will take place on January 28, 2027. Please mark the date in red in your agenda now. The aim is to further strengthen the visibility and positioning of the association and our concerns for the nursing sciences.
At the end of the month, a reminder of the membership fees was sent out to finalize the annual accounts.
We would like to thank all members for their support and their trust in the work of the Board of Directors and the head office.
Events
You can find current events from our partners and members at any time on our Website- or onLinkedIn. We would also like to draw your attention to other events:
8th Swiss Oncology & Congress (SOHC)
19-21 November 2025, Congress Center Basel
Meeting place for oncology nurses with an interdisciplinary program and sessions on nursing practice in cancer care. Particularly relevant: the TARDOC session for Advanced Practice Nurses.Link to the program
Link to registration
16th DGP University Day
November 28, 2025, University of Greifswald
For students and early career researchers: Exchange, presentations and networking around nursing science research.
More info
Seriously ill and lonely? Solutions to loneliness in palliative care
December 1, 2025,
Careum Aarau
Symposium on the prevention of loneliness and social isolation in palliative care. With presentations, panels and practice-oriented impulsesMore information about the symposium
2nd symposium "connect!"
Save the Date! The second symposium of the "connect!" association will take place on 27.08.2026. Further details will follow.
Interprofessional treatment standards and person-centeredness - a contradiction?
Treatment standards can be combined with a consistent person-centered approach. The focus is on how teams can create structures without losing the individuality of the patients. The BFH event in cooperation with the UPD Bern offers space for interprofessional exchange and practical discussions. More information about the symposium.
ECVCP-Kongress 2026 in Bern
Der internationale ECVCP-Kongress (European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology) findet 2026 erstmals in der Schweiz statt. Gastgeberin ist die Universität Bern. Der Anlass vereint Fachpersonen aus Veterinärmedizin, Forschung und Diagnostik und bietet ein vielseitiges Programm mit wissenschaftlichen Beiträgen, Workshops und Networking-Gelegenheiten.
More information about the ECVCP Congress 2026.
Jobs
The job page has changed location and is now in its own Rider.
We also want to make this page better known in the long term and would be grateful if you could also share relevant announcements from your institutions.
Swiss Nursing Research Overview
Since 2020, the Swiss Nursing Research Overview an overview of ongoing and completed research projects involving nursing scientists in Switzerland. The aim is to make research visible and promote exchange.
New contributions are welcome Members and institutions are invited to submit their projects and dissertations, taking into account the Conditions for inclusion in the database.
This keeps the overview up to date and strengthens the visibility of nursing research in Switzerland.
Finally, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed their commitment, patience and expertise to nursing science. Every initiative, every project and every contribution strengthens our joint work on evidence-based, patient-centered nursing practice. We look forward to the coming months - with new impulses, exciting collaborations and the further development of our network. Together, we are shaping the future of nursing science in Switzerland.
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