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Professor Lorendana Sasso is a full professor since 2018 at Genoa University, Italy, and Past President & member of our Sigma European chapter Alpha Alpha Beta.  Having gained a master’s degree in nursing and Midwifery in 2006, a Degree in Pedagogy 1989 & qualifying as Paediatric Nurse in 1976. Her current research interests within the field of nursing mainly include missed care, skill mix, nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. Previously, she has conducted research in the fields of patient assessment of chronic illness care, staff attitudes towards nutritional care, child and family centred care, teaching methods for students, assessment of competencies, nursing leadership and management, prison nursing, and paediatric nursing.

Lorendana speaks French fluently. Her Teaching activity since 2004 has mainly been with teaching activities for post-graduate students (master’s Degrees) at the School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Genoa. She has also provided supervision for PhD students, residents and post-doctoral. Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in METHODOLOGY OF NURSING, supervisor of some Doctoral Students of the Doctoral Program in ‘Innovative Methodologies applied to chronic-degenerative and infectious diseases: epidemiology, statistics, prevention, management and nursing'. Coordinator of the Curriculum 'Methodology of Research in Nursing' within the Doctoral Program 'Innovative Methodologies applied to chronic degenerative and infectious diseases: epidemiology, statistics, prevention, management and nursing'.

Loeendana has managed to acquire many grant to help with research, for example in 2018 which is ONGOING EuropeaN curriculum for fAmily aNd Community nurse. From the European Commission. Also, a Creation of a European Curriculum for Family and Community Nurses 2017 – ONGOING RN4CASTIT - PED Forecasting Paediatric Nurses in Italy. This project addresses the issue of nurse understaffing in paediatric hospitals. 2016 – ONGOING Plus a Shared Learning from practice to Improve Patient Safety from the European Commission - ERASMUS+ Project Key Action 203 Strategic. This project aims at improving patient safety through patient safety learning events.

In December 2017 she became a Fellow Ad Eundem of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI).In  October 2016  a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). In June 2015 a Member of the Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International and in 2009 to 2013 Vice President of the European Federation of Nursing Regulators (FEPI). President of the European Federation of Nursing Regulators (FEPI) Brussels office from 2006 to 2009.

Here are some key reasons why peer collaboration between nursing students from different countries is crucial:

1. Cultural Competence: Nursing is a global profession, and nurses often work with patients from various cultural backgrounds in diverse settings. Collaborating with nursing students from different countries allows for exchanging cultural insights, enabling students to develop cultural competence. Understanding cultural nuances and practices is essential for delivering patient-centred care and promoting health equity.
2. Exchange of Knowledge and Practices: Countries' Nursing education and healthcare systems differ. Peer collaboration allows students to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and learn about healthcare policies and procedures in different contexts. This exchange enriches the learning experience and promotes innovation in nursing practice.
3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Nursing practice often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals from different backgrounds. Collaborating with peers from England and the USA encourages interdisciplinary learning and teamwork skills. Nursing students learn to communicate effectively, respect diverse perspectives, and collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines to achieve common goals in patient care.
4. Professional Networking: Peer collaboration fosters professional networking opportunities for nursing students. Building relationships with peers from different countries can open doors to future career opportunities, research collaborations, and professional development initiatives. Networking within a global community of nursing professionals enhances career prospects and promotes lifelong learning.
5. Global Health Perspectives: Engaging with nursing students from around the Globe exposes students to global health issues and challenges. By discussing global health trends, disparities, and innovative solutions, students develop a broader understanding of healthcare beyond their local contexts. This global perspective prepares future nurses to address complex health challenges and contribute to improving health outcomes worldwide.

In conclusion, peer collaboration between nursing students is essential for fostering cultural competence, exchanging knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitating professional networking, and cultivating global health perspectives. By embracing collaboration across borders, nursing education can better prepare students to thrive in an interconnected and diverse healthcare landscape.

A Renewed Purpose stellar blog written by Joanne Bosanquet FoNS Chief Executive. ( A member of our Phi Mu chapter, England & keynote at SigmaERC2024.) Wherein Joanna talks about her developing identity as a nurse & how working with @SigmaNursing is helping to build that identity. https://buff.ly/374CoEF

The Portuguese Association of Clinical Supervision in Nursing (APoSCE) has been launched.

Ground breaking initiative from the founders (in alphabetical order) who are: Ana Paula Macedo, Mariana Pereira , Maria Isabel Fernandes , João Filipe Simes, Maria do Céu Carrageta, Carla Nascimento , and Filipe Paiva Santos. (Phi Xi chapter, Portugal)

The APoSCE's mission is to contribute to the excellence of clinical supervision processes in nursing, in the academic and clinical practice context, promoting training, research and development projects, generators of knowledge and innovation, strategically establishing its association with national and international organizations and networks.

In Portugal there are some steps to be taken to set up a professional association, at the moment they are setting up all the legal requirements. They hope to in the near future elect their board members and set out their strategic plan They intend to help with the development of clinical nursing supervision, as many nurses do not have access in Portugal to supervisory knowledge. Part of their mandate will be to support training, defend the rights and interests of those who carry out clinical supervision, for example nurses who carry out clinical supervision must have a ratio of patients that allows them to facilitate student learning.