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Comparison of the Community Health Nursing Master's Curriculum in Iran and the United States: A Comparative Study
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Elahe Jahan   , Monir Nobahar , Hassan Babamohamadi |
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Introduction: Universities play a key role in training skilled professionals and advancing knowledge. Nursing schools must educate nurses with scientific expertise, clinical skills, and leadership abilities. This study aimed to compare the Master’s programs in Community Health Nursing in Iran and the University of Washington in the U.S. to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Methods: This descriptive-comparative study was conducted in 2023 using the Bereday model (description, interpretation, juxtaposition, and comparison). The comparative analysis examined the curricula of the Master’s in Community Health Nursing from Iran’s Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education and the University of Washington’s School of Nursing and Public Health.
Results: The analysis revealed that Iran’s program, with 32 credit units, emphasizes practical skills and family-centered care, offering stronger training workshops. In contrast, the University of Washington’s flexible 60-credit program prioritizes social justice and applied research.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that while Iran’s Community Health Nursing program has strengths, such as skill-based training, it requires greater curricular flexibility, enhanced research orientation, and the integration of health equity conceptsAdopting lessons from the University of Washington in leadership and technology could lead to more competent nurses. These changes would be a fundamental step in improving the quality of community-based care.
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| Keywords: Community Health Nursing, Educational Program, Iran, Master's Degree, USA, Washington. |
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Type of Study: Review |
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Received: 2024/12/30 | Accepted: 2025/06/29 | Published: 2025/04/30
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