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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2025, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (10): 1162-1168.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.10.002

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Analysis of the current status of the secondary discipline system in nursing in China based on enrollment data and departmental construction

LI Tengfei(), SHI Jiyuan, LI Zheng()   

  • Received:2025-07-01 Online:2025-10-15 Published:2025-10-16

Abstract:

This study aims to analyze the current status of the construction of the secondary discipline system in nursing in China. By reviewing policy documents,analyzing enrollment directions for academic master's programs and doctoral programs in nursing in China,2025(excluding Hong Kong,Macao,and Taiwan),and investigating the establishment of departments and teaching/research units within nursing graduate enrolling institutions,the study identified several key issues:inadequate implementation of policy,weak development of basic and interdisciplinary subjects,and poor coordination within the discipline system. To address these challenges,the study proposes optimization strategies such as strengthening policy enforcement,standardizing enrollment direction settings,and enhancing the alignment between departments and the discipline system. These measures are expected to promote the effective implementation of secondary discipline development in nursing,facilitate standardized and scientific advancement,and enhance the overall competitiveness of nursing discipline.

Key words: Nursing, Nursing education, Discipline development, Discipline classification system, Secondary discipline