Improving Nursing Education in Sri Lanka to take on New Challenges faced by Global Healthcare Systems

Abstract

This article discusses some novel approaches that can be implemented in Sri Lanka to upgrade its nursing education to meet global challenges. Globally, employers look for nursing professionals who possess competencies compatible with the new demands of the global healthcare system. Therefore, it has become necessary to upgrade nursing education to broaden its scope, and provide more exceptional patient care and job satisfaction. The relevant literature for the article was gathered from the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed and Google Scholar. The search was restricted to the English language and 2020 as the year of publication. Health professionals in the field were also interviewed for their opinion on improving the Sri Lankan nursing curriculum. Enhancing nursing education is one of the best investments a country can make towards a quality healthcare system. Training is crucial. The implementation of new approaches to nursing education will standardize and develop the quality of nursing professionalism in Sri Lanka.