LICNMS-26
Medicinal Chemistry Biomedical Technology Nursing Vascular Medicine
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:
These subjects provide the biological and chemical basis for understanding the human body in health and disease.
Anatomy & Physiology: Gross anatomy, histology, and the mechanics of organ systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, etc.).
Medical Biochemistry: Chemical processes within living organisms, metabolism, and molecular biology.
Pathopathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases or injuries.
Microbiology & Immunology: Bacteriology, virology, mycology, and the body’s immune response mechanisms.
Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics (how the body affects the drug) and pharmacodynamics (how the drug affects the body).
Genetics: Heredity, genetic disorders, and genomics in personalized medicine.
These topics focus specifically on the "art and science" of patient care and the professional framework of nursing.
Nursing Fundamentals: Basic patient care, hygiene, vital signs, and the Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation).
Nursing Theories: Frameworks by theorists like Florence Nightingale, Jean Watson (Caring), and Dorothea Orem (Self-Care).
Community & Public Health Nursing: Epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, and rural healthcare.
Nursing Leadership & Management: Healthcare administration, staffing, budgeting, and unit management.
Nursing Informatics: Using data and technology to improve patient outcomes and streamline documentation.
These subtopics represent the specialized branches where medical and nursing care intersect for specific populations or conditions.
Medical-Surgical Nursing/Medicine: Care for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses.
Pediatrics: Neonatology, adolescent medicine, and developmental disorders.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN): Maternal-fetal medicine, labor and delivery, and reproductive health.
Psychiatry & Mental Health: Behavioral health, substance abuse, and psychiatric disorders.
Gerontology: The study of aging and specialized care for the elderly.
Critical Care & Emergency Medicine: Trauma, ICU protocols, and advanced life support.
Oncology: Cancer biology, chemotherapy, radiation, and palliative care.
Modern medicine relies heavily on the "soft sciences" and regulatory frameworks.
Bioethics: Medical ethics, patient autonomy, informed consent, and end-of-life decisions.
Medical Jurisprudence: Healthcare law, malpractice, and professional regulations.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Research methodology, biostatistics, and applying clinical research to bedside care.
Global Health: Health disparities, infectious disease control on a global scale, and health policy.