Comparative Analysis of Curriculum Structures and Clinical Practice Models in Baccalaureate Nursing Education: Implications for Chinese Context
Journal: Advanced Journal of Nursing DOI: 10.32629/ajn.v6i3.4328
Abstract
This study compares nursing education in China and Australia, focusing on curriculum, clinical practice, and theory-practice integration. It identifies differences in credit hours, clinical hours, simulation use, and interprofessional collaboration through document comparison and interviews with educators from six universities. Australian education highlights outcomes, simulations, and community placements, whereas China prioritizes theoretical teaching and hospital practice. Recommendations for China's curriculum revision, clinical innovation, and educator development are suggested based on Australia's model. The research offers insights for improving nursing education in China's modernizing healthcare system.
Keywords
Nursing education; China; Australia; clinical practice; curriculum design; comparative study; localization strategy
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