Nursing in Different Fields and Specialties
Nursing is one of the most varied professions in healthcare, with nurses working in hundreds of fields and specialties. From renal units and diabetes clinics to prisons, ships and disaster zones, each specialty brings its own knowledge and skills.
The Nursing in Different Fields and Specialties session at Nursing Science 2027 is a home for research from every area of nursing, including specialties not covered by other sessions. It reflects the wide reach of nursing and healthcare across every part of the health system.
Key Topics in Nursing in Different Fields and Specialties
- Renal and dialysis nursing
- Diabetes and endocrine nursing
- Wound care and tissue viability
- Respiratory nursing
- Neurological nursing
- Orthopaedic nursing
- Forensic and prison nursing
- Military and disaster nursing
- Travel, transport and flight nursing
- Dermatology, ophthalmic and ENT nursing
Recent Advances in Nursing in Different Fields and Specialties
Specialist nurses are leading new services in long-term conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease and lung disease, often running their own clinics. These roles reflect wider advances in nursing practice, where nurses take on greater clinical responsibility.
Some specialties overlap with other sessions: nurses in industry and the armed forces share concerns with occupational health nursing, while breast care and stoma nurses often work alongside oncology nursing teams. Disaster and humanitarian nursing is also growing as climate and conflict affect more communities.
Who Should Attend the Nursing in Different Fields and Specialties Session
- Specialist nurses in any clinical field
- Renal, diabetes and respiratory nurses
- Wound care and tissue viability nurses
- Forensic, military and humanitarian nurses
- Nurses exploring a move into a new specialty
- Researchers in specialist nursing practice
Why Present Your Research in Nursing in Different Fields and Specialties
Nursing Science 2027 gives specialist nurses an international audience, even in niche fields. You can share specialist knowledge and connect with colleagues in midwifery and women's health and other areas who face similar challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
My specialty is not listed. Can I still submit?
Yes. This session welcomes research from any nursing field or specialty.
Can I present a case study from a niche specialty?
Yes. Case studies offering clear learning for nursing practice are welcome.
Where is Nursing Science 2027 held?
The conference is held at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor, London, UK, from 17 to 19 May 2027.