International Conference on Nursing

Nurses are the main and largest component, accounting for almost 50% of the global health workforce (WHO, 2018). For this reason, nurses are in a strong position to influence positive outcomes for the client's health status. Nursing as a profession is demanded to develop its knowledge as a form of caring in improving the welfare of mankind both in the preclinical and clinical levels. To be able to develop their knowledge, nursing is required to be sensitive to changes that occur in their environment at any time. It also can not be separated from the existence of various changes such as medical equipment technology, variations in the types of diseases and nursing intervention techniques. The various changes that occur will lead to various trends and issues that demand increased nursing care services.

The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) explained that there is a shortage of global health workers, especially nurses who represent more than 50% of the current shortage of health workers. The biggest shortage of need-based nurses is in Southeast Asia and Africa. For all countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3 on Health and Wellbeing, WHO (2018) estimates that the world will need an additional 9 million nurses by 2030.

Nurses play an important role in health promotion, disease prevention and providing primary care in the community. Nurses will be key in achieving universal health coverage. Investing in improving the quality of nurses provides the best value for a country's finances. The report of the United Nations High Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth concludes that investment in education and job creation in the health and social sectors results in a threefold increase in public health, globally safe health services, and economic growth.

Some of the facts above are a big challenge to prepare qualified nurses in both the research and clinical settings. The Nursing Conference, 5th ICON 2019, is a good opportunity to disseminate our achievements in the field of nursing, add to the body of knowledge and contribute to professional development towards global nursing through superior and competent research and clinical practice. This conference provides an opportunity to advance participants' understanding and skills regarding evidence-based practice, improving service quality and research.

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Workshop

Date : Thursday, 28th November 2019
Venue : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya
Limited Seat for 15-30 participants

1. Preparing a Manuscript for International Publication (Prof. Dr. Titin Andri Wihastuti.,S.Kp.,M.Kes, Universitas Brawijaya)
2. Qualitative Research Analysis (Dr. dr. Retty Ratnawati., M.Sc, Universitas Brawijaya)

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