Issues in nursing education in Nepal

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• International Health
• Comparative Education

Background:

• Nursing education in Nepal faced unique challenges in the early 1990s.
• A comparative analysis revealed underlying issues mirroring those in developed countries like Canada.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and discuss the key issues confronting nurse educators in Nepal.
• To compare nursing education challenges in Nepal with those in Canada.

Main Methods:

• Data synthesis from questionnaires and interviews conducted in Nepal (1991-1992).
• Analysis of government and institutional documents related to nursing education.
• Qualitative synthesis of findings.

Main Results:

• Identified specific challenges in Nepal related to students, faculty, curriculum, and institutional constraints.
• Highlighted the surprising similarity in underlying nursing education issues compared to Canada.
• Provided a comprehensive overview of the nursing education landscape in Nepal.

Conclusions:

• Despite differing contexts, fundamental challenges in nursing education are often universal.
• Understanding these commonalities can inform strategies for improving nursing education globally.
• The findings underscore the need for context-specific yet globally informed approaches to nursing education development.