Nursing Education in Spain in 1974The official curriculum in use in Spanish schools of nursing today is that which was approved in 1953 by the Ministry of Education. Implementation of this curriculum varies from school to school, with most schools supplementing both the number of courses given and the amount of theory hours given for each course. The curriculum in five of the six Spanish schools of nursing failed to meet the minimum requirements for theory hours as set forth in the European Agreement on the Instruction and Education of Nurses. Although Spanish schools do not yet meet the standards as set forth in the European Agreement, great strides have been made in improving nursing education since 1953. Numerous problems, such as lack of a strong professional association, lack of direct communication between nurses and the Ministry of Education, and lack of representation of nurses in groups which make decisions that affect nursing education, have hindered progress. Many nursing leaders as well as many heads of schools and instructors are fully aware of the deficiencies in the educational system and are aware of the obstacles they must overcome to improve it. Increased professional activity among Spanish nurses in the last three years has helped to increase this awareness. |
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