Gwangju University Selected for 'Nursing College Practical Training Support Project'

The Only University in Gwangju and Jeonnam

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong) announced on the 7th that its Department of Nursing has been selected for the Ministry of Health and Welfare's '2020 Nursing College Practical Education Support Project.' It is the only university in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region to be selected.

In particular, Gwangju University is the first private university in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region to be chosen as an executing institution for this project.

Gwangju University was selected as an educational executing institution and plans to operate various programs to enhance students' nursing practical skills by expanding the simulation practice center with support of over 206 million KRW until the end of this year.

The Nursing College Practical Education Support Project, which began in 2018, aims to improve new nurses' adaptability to hospital settings and the quality of medical services by strengthening clinical practice and practical education for nursing students.

Jang Mi-young, head of the Department of Nursing at Gwangju University, said, "Through this support project, students can experience rapidly advancing medical field cases through simulation-based practical education," adding, "We will do our best to nurture nursing talents who meet the demands of the times and lead the field."

Meanwhile, the Department of Nursing at Gwangju University, celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, achieved a 100% pass rate on the 2020 national nursing examination through accreditation programs and has established and operates a doctoral degree program, establishing itself as a cradle for nurturing nursing talents representing the region.

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