Building Sustainability Competencies in Future Nurses

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Conditions studied: Sustainability, Competencies, Nursing Education

In brief

Global warming and social justice issues are increasing the complexity of global healthcare delivery. Health systems significantly contribute to environmental harm through carbon emissions, medical waste, and resource overuse. Nurses, as the largest group in healthcare, face workplace hazards and environmental challenges, highlighting the need for institutions to promote sustainable practices and workplace safety. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize integrated social, economic, and environmental sustainability, with health and universal health coverage as key themes. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) underscores nurses' vital role in achieving these goals by linking nursing care to public health, sustainability, climate action, and education. Developing sustainability competencies in nursing education requires practical training in environmentally responsible behaviors within healthcare settings, beyond theoretical knowledge.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07512544

Run by

Çankırı Karatekin University

People needed

107

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being a nursing student currently enrolled in the "HEM304 Nursing Management" course.
• Volunteering to participate in the research and providing informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Having participated in a similar sustainability training program previously.
• Being on medical or academic leave during the study period.
• Withdrawing from the study voluntarily at any stage.

Where it is running

• Cankiri Karatekin University — Çankırı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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