On-Campus Nursing Training During COVID-19 in Japan: A Systematic Literature Review

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, nursing education in Japan recommended the implementation of on-campus practical training as a substitute for hospital-based clinical training. This study explores nursing students' experiences with on-campus nursing training as an alternative to clinical practice by clarifying its advantages and disadvantages. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis and we included 26 articles in this study. Our findings reveal both the advantages of acquiring nursing knowledge, basic skills, and membership among students. Contrastingly, many students failed to acquire skills related to patient communication and flexible nursing care. Thus, despite some strengths, on-campus training is not a complete replacement for clinical training. Although this method has benefits in emergency situations, it is desirable to consider other educational methods in preparation for future pandemics.