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Nursing in transition in Kyrgyzstan
Guljahan Pirnazarova1, Jane Schlickau
1Vladimir Mayakovskiin Female Pedagogical Institute, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Summary
Kyrgyzstan is upgrading nursing education and retraining nurses following healthcare reforms after 1991. The study examines challenges in meeting international standards for nursing practice and advanced degrees.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Reform
- International Standards
Background:
- Post-Soviet healthcare decline in Kyrgyzstan since 1991.
- Initiation of the Manas Health Care Reform program in 1996.
- Deterioration of healthcare services impacting nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe current nursing practice and education in Kyrgyzstan.
- Analyze the impact of reforms on nursing.
- Compare Kyrgyz nursing education with US and Soviet models.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of nursing education and practice.
- Comparative study of educational systems.
- Identification of challenges in nursing advancement.
Main Results:
- Nursing education is being upgraded and nurses retrained.
- Comparisons reveal differences with US and Soviet nursing programs.
- Obstacles exist in achieving international standards and advanced nursing degrees.
Conclusions:
- Kyrgyzstan's nursing sector is undergoing significant transformation.
- Reforms aim to elevate nursing education to global benchmarks.
- Addressing challenges is crucial for developing advanced nursing roles.
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