In the Kyrgyz Republic, an important meeting was held on January 30th to discuss the development of nursing education programs. Representatives from three universities—Osh State University located in Osh region, Central Asian International Medical University in Jalal-Abad, and International University of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek—as well as KSMA University, a Korean expert group, the Kyrgyz Ministries of Health and Education, the Nursing Association, and the Medical College Association came together to discuss collaborative measures for the expansion of Bachelor of Nursing programs.  Participants deeply explored major issues within Kyrgyzstan such as the working environments for graduates of five-year nursing programs, the imbalance of healthcare personnel across regions, and the challenges in cooperation among government departments. Various strategies, including cooperation with the BK-LUPIC team, were proposed.  It was particularly shared that the Bachelor of Nursing program initiated at KSMA is expected to successfully expand, with three additional universities preparing to introduce the program. These improvements are anticipated not only to enhance the quality of nursing education in Kyrgyzstan but also to expand opportunities for nurses to acquire necessary skills.   This inter-university consultative meeting for the expansion of the nursing bachelor’s program marks a significant step towards the advancement of nursing education in Kyrgyzstan. The participants expressed hopes for continued collaboration to train more capable nurses. This meeting was a meaningful time for the future of nursing education, with all stakeholders coming together.

Professor Hyunsook Shin(from the College of Nursing Science at Kyung Hee University) was awarded \"The Merit of KSMA!\" (Memorable Medal) by the Rector of Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) Prof. Indira Kudaibergenova on January 26th.Prof. Indira Kudaibergenova, Rector I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA), expressed her gratitude during a meeting of the academic council for nursing education, stating that thanks to the efforts of the BK-LUPIC team and Professor Hyunsook Shin, the introduction of the nursing bachelor\'s program was swiftly advanced. She particularly highlighted the systematic approach of the BK-LUPIC team, rooted in a deep understanding of Kyrgyzstan, which greatly enhanced the value and outcomes of the cooperation project in the Kyrgyz Republic. Professor Hyunsook Shin has been engaged in international cooperation projects with Kyrgyzstan since 2014, serving as the Project Manager of the BK-LUPIC team, dedicated to introducing advanced international standards in nursing education to the Kyrgyz Republic since its inception in 2022.

(November 24, 2023)  Meeting with the President of Nurse Association of the Kyrgyz Republic

(November 24, 2023) Workshop and Working Group Meeting: Healthcare National/Sectoral Qualification Framework Development

(November 23, 2023)  Faculty Development Workshop #2 with Faculty members Responsible for Nursing Education  - Presenting the Plan of Modules and Courses for the BSN Program and Developing Strategies for Improved Nursing Education

(November 23, 2023) Meeting with the Head of Department of Healthcare Education and Science, Ministry of Health. 

(November 22, 2023) Faculty Development Workshop #1 with Faculty members Responsible for Nursing Education  - Presenting the Plan of Modules and Courses for the BSN Program and Developing Strategies for Improved Nursing Education

(November 22, 2023) Meeting with Dean (Faculty of Bioengineering and Nursing) for discussing strategies for student supports 

(November 21, 2023) Team working #4 of Faculty Development Workshop  - Planning Modules and Courses for the BSN program

(November 21, 2023) Team working #3 of Faculty Development Workshop  - Planning Modules and Courses for the BSN program

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Faculty Development WorkshopInnovative and Strategic Advancement of Nursing Education in the Kyrgyz RepublicTo improve the quality of nursing education in the Kyrgyz Republic through faculty capacity building and curriculum development  May 14, 2025Innovative and Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies for Nursing Educationl  Showcase 1: Simulation-based Learningl  Showcase 2: Serious Game (Friday Night at the ER)l  Showcase 3: Case-based Error Detectionl  Group Work: How to develop and apply a new/innovative teaching strategy in my course  May 14, 2025Accelerating Success: 2-Year Accelerated Program Curriculuml  Presentation of the Analysis Report on the current 2-year programl  Sharing of the Developed Program Curriculum and Processl  Group Discussion: How can we improve the 2-year accelerated nursing program curriculum?  May 15, 2025Strategic Workshop on Master’s Degree Program Developmentl  Overview of the Nursing Master’s Degree Programl  General Scientific Cycle: Nursing Theoryl  General Scientific Cycle: Nursing Conceptl  Group Work: Development of draft working programs – Nursing Theory, Nursing Concept, Nursing Research