Policy Support and Flexible Operation Plan for Qualitative Improvement of Clinical Practice Education of Nursing College Students

Abstract

Purpose : This study aims to develop practical standards and models and present operational plans so that clinical practice education for nursing students can be operated efficiently and quality improvement is achieved. Methods : The study was designed as a systematic review of citations or analysis of information published articles on the theme and related national administrations. Results : First, 1,000 hours of clinical practice consists of 4∼6 credits in school training and 20∼21 credits of clinical field training. Second, it is based on essential credits of each clinical subject and considers flexible operation. Third, it is necessary for the Ministry of Education to support job retraining every 2 years and to establish a system, and gives practical instructor of institution 2 positions by clinical/educational institutions. Fourth, the Ministry of Health and Welfare should state the duty of training for nursing students, reflect it in institutional evaluations, and apply a dedicated nurse education program for new nurse education to nursing student. Fifth, in hospitals with more than 200 beds, and in the case of obstetrics and pediatrics, if there are specialists and educational nurses, even a clinic should be recognized as an institution for clinical nursing practice. Conclusion : 1,000 hours of clinical practice, including in school practice, can be maintained, which requires reasonable government support and cooperation between relevant national administrations and nursing professionals.