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Nursing Shortage in China

Nursing Shortage in China. Tamika Johnson February 14, 2013. History of Nursing In China. Care provided by relatives 1842 Western Missionaries 1884 Elizabeth McKechnie 1888 Ella Johnson, 1 st nursing school 1910 Nina Gage, nurse training program. History Continued.

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Nursing Shortage in China

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  1. Nursing Shortage in China Tamika Johnson February 14, 2013

  2. History of Nursing In China • Care provided by relatives • 1842 Western Missionaries • 1884 Elizabeth McKechnie • 1888 Ella Johnson, 1st nursing school • 1910 Nina Gage, nurse training program

  3. History Continued • 1930 1st government funded school • 1949 Communist Party takeover • 1952 Soviet modeled education reform • 1977 fall of the government • 1983 Bachelor degree education revived

  4. Education • 9 years primary and secondary schooling • 3 years health school • Required to set for state RN exam • University Bachelors; 5 years full time study • Automatically receives RN title

  5. Education Continued • National nursing program; two paths • Chinese medicine program • Foreign language program

  6. Facilities Nurses Work At • First Level Hospitals • Second Level Hospitals • Third Level Hospitals • Rural Areas

  7. Work Conditions • Large patient to nurse ratio 10-14:1 • Overcrowded hospitals • Poor ventilation • Excessive noise • Lack of break areas

  8. Causes for Shortage • Long hours • Minimal pay • Large patient ratio • No respect • No job security • Foreign countries recruiting nurses

  9. Healthcare Issues • Cancer • Cerebrovascular diseases • Elderly living longer • Heart disease • HIV/AIDS • Mental health • Smoking

  10. Environmental Issues • Air Pollution • Public Sanitation • Water Pollution

  11. What’s Next • Healthcare Reform Plan • Accelerate training for workforce nurse • Improved education • Professional development • Better wages, benefits, and social security • Health protection and healthcare services • Expand the scope of community nursing

  12. Reference Yun, H. Jie, S., & Anli, J. (2010). Nursing Shortage in China: State, Causes, and Strategy. Retrieved February 13, 2013 from http://www.sciencedirect.com

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