EuSEN Strategy & Vision Workshop 17/04/2026

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the European Society for Emergency Nursing (EuSEN), we are pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming Strategy & Vision Workshop.

During this interactive and forward-looking day, we will reflect on the past, critically assess the present, and collectively shape the future of emergency nursing in Europe. Together, we will define EuSEN’s strategic role towards 2035 and agree on concrete priorities and actions to guide our next phase.

 Date

Friday, 17 April 2026

 Venue

University Hospital VUB, Brussels, Belgium

Registration

Participation in the workshop is free of charge.

Please note that participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation expenses. EuSEN is unfortunately not able to provide reimbursement for travel or hotel costs.

Registration via treasurer@eusen.org

Programme Overview

09:00 – Opening & Framing

Objectives of the day

EuSEN’s role as initiator

The European context and key challenges

09:30 – Phase 1: The Past

Key question: How has emergency nursing evolved across Europe?

Working groups by region/country will create a shared timeline addressing:

• Professional recognition
• Education and training
• Key milestones
• EuSEN’s contribution to date

Output: A shared historical perspective, including success factors and missed opportunities.

10:45 – Phase 2: The Present

Key question: Where are we today — and where is EuSEN today? Themes include:

• Workforce and wellbeing
• Education and certification
• Clinical role and scope of practice
• Collaboration across the acute care pathway
• Research and evidence
• EuSEN’s current positioning

Output: A shared problem analysis and identification of EuSEN’s strengths and areas for development.

Afternoon Programme

13:00 – Phase 3: The Future (2035)

Key questions:

What will emergency nursing in Europe look like in 2035?

What role should EuSEN play?

Mixed stakeholder groups will develop future scenarios and “2035 headlines,” focusing on:

• Identity and role of the emergency nurse
• European standards
• Technology and innovation
• EuSEN as knowledge hub, policy voice, professional network, and education & standards actor

Output: Clear future visions and a defined strategic positioning for EuSEN.

14:45 – Phase 4: Common Ground

Key question: What do we fundamentally agree on?

Expected results:

• Shared values
• Strategic priorities
• Core roles for EuSEN

Examples may include competency frameworks, research collaboration, advocacy, and professional recognition.

16:00 – Phase 5: Action & Commitment

Multinational action groups will focus on:

• Education & certification
• Research & knowledge sharing
• Clinical standards & quality
• Workforce & wellbeing
• Policy & advocacy
• EuSEN organisational strategy & governance

Each group will define short-term objectives, concrete 12–24 month actions, and responsible leads or partners.

17:00 – Closing

Key commitments

Next steps

EuSEN’s role in follow-up and implementation

17:00–18:00 – General Assembly & Farewell

We very much hope you will join us in shaping the next chapter of emergency nursing in Europe.

Further practical information will follow shortly.

Kind regards,