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1King's College London, Department of Mental Health and Specialist Care, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, London, UK. zainab.zahran@kcl.ac.uk
International Nursing Review
|August 18, 2012
Summary
Nurse education in Jordan has rapidly evolved, influenced by international models. However, challenges remain in aligning education with practice, necessitating collaboration for future advancements in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Systems
- International Nursing
Background:
- Jordan's nurse education system has developed significantly, adopting North American and British models.
- There's a growing number of nursing graduates, indicating a rising status for the profession in Jordan.
- A notable gap exists between nurse education advancements and current nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of nurse education and practice in Jordan.
- To identify challenges and incongruities in the development of nursing education and practice.
- To offer insights for global restructuring of nursing education and practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of extant literature on Jordanian nursing history.
- Analysis of information from university academics and official nursing regulatory bodies.
- Inclusion of anecdotal accounts and conference presentations.
Main Results:
- Nurse education in Jordan has progressed rapidly over a short timeframe.
- Nursing practice is largely task-oriented, embedded within a medical model.
- Jordanian nurses encounter significant challenges in both education and practice.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration between academics and healthcare providers is crucial for shaping the future of nursing in Jordan.
- The Jordanian experience offers valuable lessons for other countries restructuring their nursing education and practice.
- Continued development is needed to fully integrate advanced nursing education with contemporary practice.
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