32nd Florence Network Annual Meeting

To participate in the conference, you must register using our registration form: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/3iommblj2sh5q. Registration is now closed. For late registration we can decide to make an exception in special case and up to the absolute maximum. You need to contact [email protected]

Registration fees participation FNAM 2025
Lecturer/fleco and student: €400
Extra lecturer (without student): €400
Extra student (without Lecturer): €250
Galadiner (optional): €55
Cultural/Social program (optional):€45

If you want to cancel, please note that we, due to already made costs for the FNAM, have a cancellation policy:

• Cancellation up to 10th of March; 50 refund of the costs
• Cancellation between 10th  and  20th of March; 25% refund of the costs
• Cancellation after 20th of March; no refund of the costs

Below, you will find our program. Please scroll to the right for more details.

Teun Toebes

Humanitarian activist, Nurse

Teun Toebes (25) is an international healthcare innovator and humanitarian activist. His mission is to improve the quality of life of people with dementia worldwide. Before that, he lived for three and a half years in the closed ward of a nursing home to experience up close how we treat people with dementia and how we can change it for the better. Because dementia does not belong to healthcare, but to our society, the internationally award-winning film Human Forever takes his mission to the next chapter. He has many followers on social media and has been featured in international media. He speaks at international conferences and previously published the #1 global bestseller The Housemates, Een Wereld te Winnen and Human Forever together with Jonathan de Jong.

'Only if we start looking at people with dementia differently will the future be able to change, only then can the inky black stigma give way to hope. Because only if we continue to see the human being will he never disappear.'

Follow Teun on social media: @teuntoebes

Evelyn Finnema

Prof. dr. Evelyn Finnema is a full professor in Nursing Science and Education at the University Medical Center Groningen/ University of Groningen, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, and the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences.

She is a nurse, non-practicing, and health scientist. She obtained her PhD in 2000 on research into the effect of person-centred care on the quality of life of nursing home residents with dementia and job satisfaction of the care professionals. The research results contribute to the quality of life of frail persons and to improvement and support of professional action in this context. Her research themes are frailty, person-centred care, and the professional development of nurses.

In addition, she is the Governmental Chief Nursing Officer at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. In this role, she advises the ministers and represents the Netherlands in the field of nursing in Europe.

Esther Feijen-de Jong

Associate professor of obstetrics/ midwifery, Programme leader obstetric science North Netherlands, Accessible sustainable obstetric care

Esther Feijen-de Jong is a highly trained nurse and midwife, currently serving as an assistant professor of midwifery at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), within the Department of Primary Medicine and Long-term Care. She is actively involved in teaching both bachelor’s and master’s programs in midwifery. Her research program is dedicated to enhancing care that meets the needs of pregnant women while also supporting the sustainable employability of midwives. This dual focus aims to improve both access to care and the overall quality of midwifery services. Her work is situated at the intersection of practice, education, and research, with the goal of making research findings applicable to real-world settings and translating practical issues into research questions.

During the upcoming conference, Esther will provide insights into the world of midwifery in the Netherlands. She will explore its history, discuss current challenges, and share future perspectives for the profession.

Dear members of the Florence Network, 

During the next FNAM in Leeuwarden, we will once again organise poster presentations. Students, teachers, and researchers are invited to submit a poster about their research or project, including the following information:

• Title
• Authors (university, department, country)
• Background
• Aim(s)
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion/conclusion (including implications and future perspectives) 

Abstracts must be submitted in English and should not exceed 350 words. Please do not include tables, graphs, or references in the abstract. Complete the form via the link below by 15 February 2025 at the latest.

Registration form poster presentation

We plan to organise a lunch pitch during the next FNAM event in Leeuwarden. If you are interested in presenting your research idea, project, or one from your institution or research group, please complete the form via the link below by 15 February 2025 at the latest. In the form, provide a short description (maximum 350 words) of your research idea or project. Once we know how many members wish to present their research, we will share practical information.

Registration form lunch pitch

During the upcoming FNAM in Leeuwarden, we invite students and teachers to present the current state of Nursing and Midwifery in their countries.

• What cultural aspects are important in Nursing/Midwifery?
• What key developments are shaping the future of Nursing/Midwifery?
• How do politics and regulations influence Nursing/Midwifery in your country?

Given time constraints, it won’t be possible to cover every country in all workshops. Therefore, we aim to include presentations from at least two countries per workshop to provide insights into Nursing and Midwifery worldwide.

Presentation guidelines:

• Duration: Maximum of 6 minutes
• Presenters: Represent your university, department, or country
• Include relevant resources
• Highlight important points to consider when envisioning the Nurse/Midwife of 2050

Please complete the form via the link below by February 15th, 2025.

Form: Presentation Workshop

To assist you with your travel arrangements for the FNAM event in Leeuwarden, we have compiled an overview of hotel options. Below, you will find information about various hotels, including their rates, discounts, and booking details. This overview is intended to make your booking process as smooth as possible. We recommend reserving your accommodation early to secure your preferred choice.

Notiz Hotel

This hotel is located on the NHL Stenden campus.

Rates:

• Comfort Twin: €109.00 per night
• Comfort Plus: €115.00 per night
• Junior Suite: €139.00 per night
• Breakfast: €17.00 per person

Excluding city tax of €1.65 per person per night

Booking: www.notizhotel.com/florence-network

Fletcher Hotel Stadhouderlijk Hof

Address: Hofplein 29, Leeuwarden (20 minutes' walk to the campus)
Booking: Hotel in Leeuwarden - Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof

Oranje Hotel

Address: Stationsweg 4, Leeuwarden (25 minutes' walk to the campus)
Discount: 15% with the code FLORENCNET25
Booking: www.oranjehotelleeuwarden.nl

Vie Via Hotel (near Post Plaza)

Discount: Overnight stay including breakfast at the yoghurt bar, from €122 for a single small room
Discount code: FRIESCON
Booking: www.hotelvievia.nl

Additional instructions:

• Go to www.hotelvievia.nl.
• Enter your travel dates and press 'Check Availability'.
• Add the promo code FRIESCON to receive the discount.

In de Brouwerij

Address: Zaailand 94, Leeuwarden (25 minutes' walk to the campus)
Discount: 15% with the code Netwerk Event van NHL Stenden
Booking: Email [email protected]
Note: On Friday nights, live music is played from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, which may cause some noise in the rooms.

Hotel 't Anker - for students only

Please note: This arrangement is strictly for students. For the FNAM 2025 event, NHL Stenden will handle bookings for students who have registered. Accommodation at Hotel 't Anker will be provided from Monday, March 31st, to Friday, April 4th, 2025. Important: Students do not need to book these four nights themselves. NHL Stenden will take care of this process. If additional accommodation is needed outside of these dates, students must arrange and pay for it independently.

Adres:  Eewal 73 , 8911 GS, Leeuwarden
A very nice hotel very close to the city centre.
www.hotelhetanker.nl

Another option is to book a B&B yourself through one of the many websites where they are available.

Botel - for students only

Please note: This arrangement is strictly for students. For the FNAM 2025 event, NHL Stenden will handle bookings for students who have registered. Accommodation will be provided from Monday, March 31st, to Friday, April 4th, 2025. Important: Students do not need to book these four nights themselves. NHL Stenden will take care of this process. If additional accommodation is needed outside of these dates, students must arrange and pay for it independently. Extra nights are only available at Hotel 't Anker.

Adres:  Snekertrekweg 83, Leeuwarden

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