Bridging borders in nursing: research and practice in community and mental health
We warmly welcome students, educators, researchers and practicing nurses to an international online nursing conference organised in collaboration between the Specialist Nursing Programmes at Kristianstad University and the School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira, Portugal.
Photo: Freepik
International online nursing conference 2026
The conference will highlight current research and ongoing projects within nursing, with presentations from both institutions. The event is open to everyone with an interest in nursing and health care.
Date: 15 April 2026
Time: 15:00–17:00 (Swedish time), 16:00–18:00 (Portuguese time)
Format: Online via Zoom
Zoom link: International online nursing conference 2026
Programme
Welcome and introduction - Pernilla Garmy, Kristianstad University, Sweden; Tânia Lourenço & Rita Figueiredo, School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira
Positive mental health and academic expectations: Exploring their relationship in nursing students - Mariana Câmara RN, MSN, School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira
Adolescent loneliness and substance use - Maria Niinimaa, RN, MSN, PhD Student, Kristianstad University, Sweden.
Empowering adaptation: A psychotherapeutic nursing program to promote coping in adults living with cancer - Ana Pereira, RN, MSN, School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira
School nurses’ perceptions of schoolchildren’s health - Minna Bergenwold, RN, MSN and Elisabeth Reuterscrona, RN, MSN, Kristianstad University, Sweden.
A master’s journey in family nursing: Dementia’s impact on families - Cristina Ferreira, RN, MSN & Rubina Rodrigues, RN, MSN, School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira
Sleep in children aged 11–12: Experiences and influencing factors. Maria Berglund, RN, MSN & Johanna Lewis, RN, MSN, Kristianstad University
Family healthy ageing: Challenges and contributions of the family health nurse specialist. Nicola Marques, RN, MSN, School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira
Organising committee
Tânia Lourenço, PhD in Nursing
Nurse Specialist in Mental Health and Psychiatrics Nursing, Coordinator of the Master’s in Mental Health and Psychiatrics Nursing, Coordinator of International Office. School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira, Portugal
Rita Figueiredo, PhD in Nursing
Specialist in Community Nursing and Palliative Care
Coordinator of the Master’s in Family Health Nursing. School of Nursing, San José de Cluny, Madeira, Portugal
Pernilla Garmy, PhD, RN
Professor in Nursing, Specialist Pediatric Nurse (Child and Adolescent Health)
Chair, Research Environment "Children’s and Young People’s Health in Social Context – CYPHiSCO. Chair, Network for Sleep and Health, Swedish Association of Nurses.