Nursing and Infectious Disease
Nurses are on the front line of infection prevention and control in every healthcare setting. They stop the spread of infection, care for patients with infectious diseases and lead vaccination and outbreak response in communities.
The Nursing and Infectious Disease session at Nursing Science 2027 brings together infection prevention nurses, clinicians, public health nurses and researchers. Much of this work happens at the bedside, linking it closely with nursing practice and patient care.
Key Topics in Nursing and Infectious Disease
- Infection prevention and control practice
- Hand hygiene and personal protective equipment
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship
- Sepsis recognition and management
- Vaccination programmes and vaccine confidence
- HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis nursing
- Outbreak and pandemic preparedness
- Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
- Isolation and care of infectious patients
Recent Advances in Nursing and Infectious Disease
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, and nurses now play an active role in antimicrobial stewardship. Early sepsis recognition remains vital in hospitals, an area shared with acute care, critical care and emergency nursing.
Electronic surveillance systems are helping infection prevention teams spot clusters and outbreaks faster, using data from EHRs and nursing informatics. Lessons from recent pandemics have also strengthened preparedness and protection for healthcare staff, a key concern in occupational health nursing.
Who Should Attend the Nursing and Infectious Disease Session
- Infection prevention and control nurses
- Infectious disease and HIV nurse specialists
- Tuberculosis and hepatitis nurses
- Public health and immunisation nurses
- Antimicrobial stewardship team members
- Infection control researchers and educators
Why Present Your Research in Nursing and Infectious Disease
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for infection prevention and infectious disease research. You can share outbreak lessons and connect with colleagues in community and public health nursing who lead vaccination and prevention work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this session include antimicrobial stewardship research?
Yes. Nurse-led stewardship and antimicrobial resistance research is a key part of this session.
Can I present an outbreak investigation?
Yes. Outbreak reports and lessons learned are welcome as oral or poster presentations.
Where is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor in London, UK.