Research Paper: comparing and contrasting the nurse education systems of two countries


WRITE a paper (at least 750 words) comparing and contrasting the nurse education systems of two (2) of the following countries (Brazil, China, Haiti, Ireland, Jordan, Madagascar, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand).

-let me know the two you choose i will send you the one article for each that must be used.


 Comparison of Two Countries' Nurse Education Systems Paper: Finding References and Information

Choose two countries from the list of references in Module 5 to compare their nursing education systems. You can cite the references in your paperI recommend you also do an internet search to determine if more current information related to nursing programs (for example, post-graduate programs) now exist in your selected country.  

NOTE: This is your third paper.  In order to earn an "A" (93-100) score, the formatting for headings & subheadings, citations, and references must reflect assignment instructions and correct APA style.  See below for details. 


References:For web page references:

A web page title (in italics) MUST be included in the referenceIf the web page does not have a title, create a short title (in italics) based on the content of the page, i.e., Morbidity and mortality statistics in Peru.

ONLY the first word of the web page title (in italics) is capitalized (unless a proper noun), i.e., Resources for community health programs in Florida.

If an author's name isn't found on the web page, use the publisher, agency, company, or organization name as authorThe name or a lower case abbreviation (such as "who" -- World Health Organization) is often found within the URL link/web address in your browser or somewhere on the web page.

If you used the abbreviation for an agency/organization in your paper, spell out the full name of the agency/organization with the abbreviation in the reference.

Include a publication year; it is often found at the bottom of the web page.

NOTE:  References found in NUR 4667 modules are formatted in APA style.  

For journal article references

ONLY the first word of the title of the journal article is capitalized (unless a proper noun), i.e., Reducing nurse attrition and burn-out in California hospitals.

The journal name is capitalized and italicized, i.e., Journal of Nursing Administration

For book/textbook references:

ONLY the first word of the title of the book is capitalized (unless a proper noun), i.e ., Global health 101.






Using the articles, compare and contrast the nursing education systems of two (2) of the countries answering the following:


Title of Paper (top of page 2, centered)

Comparing Nursing Education in [Selected Country] and [Selected Country]


PAPER HEADING: [Level 1] Introduction Which countries are you comparing and why your interest? What were your expectations of the nursing education system in these countries before you read about the history and current educational system? Include the names of the countries in your paper title.


PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Political History and Development of Nursing Education Describe how the political history of the country influenced nursing education in your selected (2) countries. How did nursing education develop? Be specific.


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


Comparison of countries. [Level 3]


a)PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Government and Nursing Organizations Influencing Nursing Education Which government agency(ies) or organizations influenced the training of nurses and how did the agency(ies) do that? Did nursing organizations play a role? Be specific.


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


Comparison of countries. [Level 3]


b) PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Current System of Nursing Education According to the articles, what are the current systems for educating students to become nurses in the selected countries? Are there diploma (hospital-based) schools? What types of degrees and/or certifications are available? Has nursing education moved into university settings (baccalaureate-equivalent degrees)? Is there a combination of nursing education programs (similar to U.S. system) to train nurses? Be specific.


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


Comparison of countries. [Level 3]

c) PAPER HEADING: [Level 2] Post-Graduate (Masters) Education Is post-graduate (masters and doctoral) education for nurses available? NOTE: Use an internet search to determine if advanced nursing degrees have been made available in your selected country(ies) since the article's publication date.


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


[Selected country]. [Level 3]


Comparison of countries. [Level 3]


d) PAPER HEADING: [Level 1] Conclusion: Reflections on Nursing Education In conclusion, what surprised you about nursing education in the countries that you selected? How do you compare the current educational systems to the United States nursing education system?