Program Description

Nursing is a comprehensive and practical First-level Medical Discipline involving independent knowledge and a systematic theoretical system, guided by both natural science and social science. This program prepares students to become general registered nurses with the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China. 

Graduates of the program are qualified to provide quality patient care and promote the health of people within the complex and increasingly technological healthcare environment. The principal subjects studied include biological and behavioral sciences, health promotion and maintenance, nursing practice and theory, nursing research, and information technology. In addition, students gain experience caring for clients in both community and hospital settings.

Mode of Study

4 years, full-time, credit-based

Program Structure

As a four-year program, the program is designed to train professional nursing practitioners to provide students with a solid background in nursing theory and clinical knowledge. The program covers all aspects of nursing, from basic nursing care to advanced nursing care for patients with complex health problems.

Program Requirement

1. Knowledge Requirement

1. Solid knowledge of basic medical science and systematic knowledge of basic, clinical, and community nursing.

2. Basic knowledge of preventive health care.

3. Knowledge of natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

4. Knowledge of sports, military, and law.

2. Skills Requirement

1. Students should be prepared with basic nursing skills, knowledge of common diseases, specialized nursing and critical care skills and special monitoring skills.

2. Students should be able to apply nursing procedures to implement safe and effective holistic care; must have basic disease prevention and health promotion skills, as well as good communication skills.

3. Strong ability of independent learning and lifelong learning; good command of foreign language and computer application; basic research ability.

4. The ability to exercise the body scientifically

3. Quality Requirement

1. Possess a scientific worldview, lofty professional dedication, rigorous work style, and caring spirit.

2. Demonstrate excellent medical ethics, positive innovative spirit and critical thinking, and lifelong learning concepts.

3. Have a scientific attitude, a harmonious nurse-patient relationship, and a good team spirit.

4. Have a healthy body and mind; Master basic legal concepts.

Why Choose the Xiangya School of Nursing at CSU for your Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program?

1. Top Ranking in China

The nursing program at Central South University ranked A+ in the fourth round of the Ministry of Education's assessment of First-Level Disciplines in 2016.

2. Innovative Teaching Technologies

The BSN program is well-designed, with theoretical and practical components that are integrated across four years of study in order to prepare students to become professional nurses with a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge. The program highlights the practical skills of students. The school is equipped with patient simulation systems that can display signs and symptoms of different illnesses and emergency conditions such as shock, sudden drops in blood pressure, etc.

3. Enhanced Clinical Practice

The school has four affiliated hospitals (including three general hospitals and a cancer hospital) and several communities. The program includes more than 1,000 hours of clinical practice. Students have the chance to practice in different hospitals and community settings and apply their nursing knowledge and skills under the supervision of school lecturers and clinical mentors.

4. Exceptional Overseas Exchange Opportunities

The school has established a stable collaboration with renowned universities, including Yale University, University of California, University of Washington, Johns Hopkins University, University of Dundee, University of Toronto, Monash University, Flinders University, Kyushu University, Chiang Mai University, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, etc. In the past 10 years, the school has sponsored lots of students to visit renowned universities and hospitals to enrich their learning experience and international exposure.

5. Diversified Scholarships

The school offers a rich array of scholarships to recognize students’ outstanding achievements in academic performance or community service.

6. Promising Career Prospects

Graduates of the program are qualified to work as registered nurses in hospitals and community settings. Outstanding students may also pursue postgraduate studies, leading to career promotion as nurse specialists, nurse consultants, clinical managers, or educators.