Author(s)

Zhang Nan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ International Nursing School, Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, 571137, China

Corresponding Author

Zhang Nan

ABSTRACT

The landscape of healthcare is continually evolving, necessitating corresponding transformations in nursing education to prepare graduates capable of meeting complex clinical demands. Redesigning undergraduate nursing curricula is pivotal to ensure that new nurses possess the competencies required for contemporary practice. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of current frameworks employed in the redesign of nursing undergraduate curricula, focusing on competency-based education models, the integration of simulation-based learning, and the incorporation of person/family-centered care approaches.

KEYWORDS

Current Frameworks; Nursing; Undergraduate Curriculum

CITE THIS PAPER

Zhang Nan, Transforming Nursing Education: A Conceptual Overview of Curriculum Redesign Models. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2025) Vol. 8: 95-98. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2025.080313.

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