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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2026, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (5): 535-541.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2026.05.004

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Instructional design and practice of a nursing professional competency training course oriented by cultivating clinical thinking ability

GUO Yucheng1(), XIA Liping1,*(), ZHU Weiyi2, ZHANG Jing1, ZHANG Ru1, XU Jinghua3, XUE Meiqin2, QIAN Xin4, JI Wentao5   

  1. 1 Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huai’an 223300,Jiangsu Province, China
    2 Department of Nursing, Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
    3 Emergency Resuscitation Room, Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
    4 Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, Miller School of Medicine,University of Miami, Miami 33136,Florida, USA
    5 Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital,Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
  • Received:2025-11-17 Online:2026-05-15 Published:2026-05-14
  • Contact: XIA Liping,E-mail:Xialiping1976@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Jiangsu Higher Education Teaching Reform Research Project(2025JGZD057)

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effect of a nursing professional competency training course designed to cultivate clinical thinking ability as the core goal. Methods Guided by the goal of cultivating clinical thinking ability,a training course for professional competency in acute chest pain nursing was designed and developed through college-hospital collaboration. A progressive course implementation framework of “core theoretical knowledge learning + key operational skills practice—integrated application of knowledge and skills” was constructed,which incorporated high-fidelity simulation teaching methods. A pilot teaching program was conducted among 24 higher vocational nursing students in their fourth semester(prior to clinical practice). Results After the course implementation,all 24 students achieved scores above 80 in theoretical examinations,key nursing skills assessments,and scenario simulation evaluations,with a pass rate of 100%. Qualitative interview results indicated that students generally believed that the implementation of this course helped cultivate their clinical thinking ability and enhanced their comprehensive application of knowledge and skills as well as thier teamwork ability. Conclusion The nursing vocational competency training program,designed with a focus on cultivating clinical thinking skills,has achieved initial success and gained positive recognition from students.

Key words: Education,Nursing, Integration of Industry and Education, Clinical Thinking Ability, Acute Chest Pain, Situational Simulation Teaching