Exploring Contemporary Issues and Opportunities in Nursing Across Borders
📅 July 18, 2024
📍 Room G311, University of the Cordilleras
On July 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON), in collaboration with the Philippine Nurses Association – Cordillera Administrative Region (PNA-CAR), hosted a nursing forum focused on current issues and research developments in the United States and Canada.
The event featured two esteemed guest speakers: Dr. Edward Cruz, who presented his latest research findings, and Dr. James Montegrico, who shared valuable insights on the evolving challenges and opportunities for nurses in North America. Their discussions emphasized the importance of evidence-based practice, cultural competence, and innovation in the global nursing landscape.
The forum provided UC-CON faculty and nursing students with meaningful perspectives on international nursing practices, fostering professional growth and preparing them for global engagement in education, research, and clinical practice.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 4.7 – Ensure all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development.
By engaging in international discourse on nursing research and practice, UC-CON enhances global awareness and critical thinking among its students and faculty.
SDG 9.5 – Enhance scientific research and upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors.
The forum’s focus on research and innovation underscores UC-CON’s commitment to strengthening scientific inquiry and integrating technological advancements in nursing education and practice.
SDG 17.17 – Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil-society partnerships.
The collaboration between UC-CON and PNA-CAR highlights the value of professional partnerships in advancing education, research, and nursing excellence across borders.
