Letter from the Editor Nanomedicine is rapidly moving from the margins of research into routine clinical care. In the near future, nano-enabled diagnostics and therapies will become increasingly common across healthcare settings, influencing how diseases are detected, treated, and monitored. Because these interventions operate at a scale largely invisible to both patients and clinicians, they challenge traditional approaches to assessment, monitoring, and clinical decision-making—placing new demands on the healthcare workforce. This February issue of INSCRIPTION situates these developments within key health observances, including American Heart Month and National Cancer Prevention Month. Cardiovascular care and oncology remain at the forefront of nanomedicine innovation, and their continued expansion signals what is coming next for everyday practice. As these technologies become more integrated into standard care, nurses will be among the first professionals expected to understand, explain, and safely manage them. The role of nursing in the near future will extend beyond administration and monitoring to include informed interpretation of nano-level effects, recognition of subtle or delayed patient responses, and clear communication of complex science in ways patients can trust. Precision at the molecular level does not reduce the need for nursing judgment—it heightens it. This reality underscores an urgent need for expanded education and ongoing professional development focused on nanomedicine, its mechanisms, risks, and implications for patient care. Education, therefore, is not optional; it is foundational to safe, ethical, and equitable care.
Patricia Goyette
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