Nursing and healthcare focuses on all aspects of patient care. Hence, it is central to the care of families and communities as well, and ensuring that they acquire/maintain/recover optimal health and attain a better quality of life. From ensuring that the patients are provided the most accurate diagnoses and treatment, to educating the public about crucial health issues, such as vaccination programs, personal and community hygiene, and population specific treatment practices, healthcare professionals such as nurses are indispensable for safeguarding public health. Hence, research and development in the field of contemporary nursing and healthcare will help raise the standard of health of entire populations.