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.