Patient-centered care lies at the heart of quality healthcare, and few roles embody this principle more strongly than that of Nursing Advocates. These professionals champion the rights, safety, and well-being of patients across all healthcare settings. They ensure that patients are fully informed about their treatment options, help navigate complex medical systems, and safeguard patients’ voices in decisions regarding their care. Whether working in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, or community outreach programs, they serve as crucial intermediaries between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Nursing Advocates also play a powerful role in addressing systemic issues such as healthcare inequality, access to care, and patient discrimination. They support ethical decision-making, promote transparency, and speak up when policies or actions compromise patient rights or safety. These advocates are often involved in health policy reform, legal case reviews, and educational outreach to raise awareness on pressing healthcare issues. Their presence helps to build trust, reduce fear, and empower patients to take an active role in their health. As the healthcare landscape becomes more complex, Nursing Advocates are increasingly vital—not only as protectors of individual patients but also as agents of change within the system. Their advocacy ensures that compassion, dignity, and justice remain at the core of nursing practice.
Title : Nursing competence: Building the nursing interactive field in BSN students
Patricia M Burrell, Hawaii Pacific University, United States
Title : Research activity in emergency departments: A literature review of its impact on quality of care and patient satisfaction
Fabiola Sevilla Perez, University College of London Hospital, United Kingdom
Title : Factors influencing sustainability of newly qualified nurses in emergency departments: A literature review on stable workforce and retention
Bobby Garcia, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Title : Internet addiction and its effects on life style of the adolescents
Purnima Bejoy, GCON, India
Title : The mediating role of fear of contagion in the effect of nursing students perceptions of infectious diseases on their care behaviors
Ozcan Erdogan, Bezmialem Vakif University, Turkey
Title : Emotional intelligence approach in the digital era
Sofica Bistriceanu, EPCCS, APHC, Romania