by InTrieste
Two specialized postgraduate nursing programs focused on neonatal-pediatric care and pediatric emergency medicine were inaugurated on Monday at the IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, a leading maternal and child health research hospital in northeastern Italy. The programs aim to strengthen advanced clinical skills among nurses and respond to evolving demands within the public health system.
The initiatives include the 11th edition of the master’s program in neonatal and pediatric nursing and the sixth edition of the pediatric emergency and urgent care program. Both are organized in collaboration with the University of Trieste and draw on a faculty that combines academic researchers, hospital-based specialists, and healthcare professionals from across Italy and abroad.
Speaking at the inauguration, Riccardo Riccardi, the regional councillor for health, emphasized the strategic role of nursing professionals in healthcare delivery. He described the programs as part of a broader effort to enhance professional competencies and support structural transformation within the health system.
“Nursing staff play a central role in the organization of healthcare services,” Mr. Riccardi said. “Investing in advanced training not only raises professional standards but also improves the quality of care and supports necessary processes of reorganization. The system must ultimately serve people, not the other way around.”
The programs are designed to address the increasing complexity of pediatric care, particularly in hospital environments that require high levels of specialization and coordination. According to regional health officials, the goal is not only to improve clinical outcomes but also to make the local healthcare system more attractive to highly qualified professionals.
