The functionality and role of nurses in terms of properly caring for patients has expanded in response to the progressive development of medical science and the introduction of innovative technologies into the healthcare system. At present, a pilot project is being successfully implemented to transfer certain functions of doctors to nurses for conducting medical examinations among the public, preventing non-communicable diseases, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. However, in order to effectively transform nursing activities, it is crucial to develop professional associations and non-formal education, establish youth councils among specialists with secondary medical educations, and create a talent pool of nursing service managers, given the shortage and high workload of nurses, the need for greater public recognition, and the insufficient use of modern technologies. What steps to optimize nursing activities will enhance the prestige of the profession and create the necessary conditions for the professional development of medical personnel? What is the best way to attract and retain highly qualified specialists at the local level? How does managing nursing activities affect the national healthcare system?
Chief Visiting Specialist for the Management of Nursing Activities, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; Chief Nurse, Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Centre, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Alexander Gershtansky
Minister of Health of the Arkhangelsk Region
Ekaterina Karakulina
Director of the Department of Organization of Medical Care and Sanatorium and Resort Business, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Natalia Kasimovskaya
Head of the Department of Nursing Management and Social Work, Deputy Director for Educational and Educational Work of the Institute of Psychological and Social Work of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia (Sechenov University)
Valentina Sarkisova
President of the All-Russian public Organization "Association of Nurses of Russia"