Challenges and strategic directions in pediatric nursing clinical practicum in South Korea: a descriptive study.
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the current status and key challenges of pediatric nursing clinical education in South Korea and to provide strategic directions for quality improvement based on competency-based learning outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 89 pediatri...
| Publicado en: | Child Health Nursing Research Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 154 - 163 |
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Child Health Nursing Research
Apr2026
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