Purpose:
In 2015, all UN member states adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote global economic, social, and environmental progress. This scoping review explores how the nursing profession is connected to the SDGs and highlights the critical role nurses can play in advancing these global goals.

Methods:
Using Arksey and O'Malley’s five-stage framework, researchers reviewed literature from 2015–2020 using key terms related to nursing and the SDGs. Out of 447 articles identified, 35 were selected for final analysis.

Findings:
Two key perspectives emerged from the review:

In Recognition of Nurses’ Week (May 6–12, 2025)

This global health, nursing-led initiative highlights the vital role of nurses in addressing substance use disorders (SUD) through evidence-based practice. The effort promotes improved health outcomes and wellness for adults living with SUD across all nations, with a focus on drug demand reduction (DDR) and the prevention of related chronic diseases.

Objectives of the Presentation:

1. Recognise the global risks linked to the rising prevalence of substance use disorders.

2. Reflect on the critical role nurses play as stakeholders in drug...

Background
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important for helping nurses keep their skills and knowledge up to date. While it’s well known that CPD is essential, we know less about how nurses feel about it and what challenges or benefits they experience. This article brings together findings from several studies to better understand how nurses experience CPD. The goal is to help improve future CPD programmes by learning from different countries and settings.

Methods
The authors reviewed 25 qualitative research studies that explored nurses’ experiences with CPD.

Key Findings
Five...