Seven nursing professionals from Jordan complete an immersive four-week training program, strengthening specialized nursing education and fostering China–Arab healthcare collaboration.
Seven nursing professionals from the University of Jordan and Zarqa University have successfully completed a four-week Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HPB) Nursing Workshop at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU), marking another milestone in the hospital's commitment to advancing international nursing education and strengthening healthcare collaboration between China and the Arab world.
Designed to bridge academic learning with clinical practice, the workshop provided participants with an immersive experience in FAHZU's comprehensive nursing model for patients undergoing hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and liver transplantation procedures. Through a structured curriculum integrating lectures, bedside observation, simulation training, multidisciplinary case discussions, and academic exchange, the trainees explored the latest developments in perioperative nursing, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), liver transplantation care, critical care nursing, symptom management, transitional care, and nursing quality improvement.
Clinical learning formed the cornerstone of the program. Throughout the workshop, participants rotated through a wide range of clinical settings, including hepatobiliary surgery wards, liver transplantation units, intensive care units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, interventional centers, and the Clinical Skills Center. Working alongside FAHZU nursing teams, they observed how evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and standardized nursing protocols are integrated across the entire patient journey—from preoperative preparation to postoperative recovery and long-term follow-up.
Beyond clinical observation, the workshop fostered meaningful professional dialogue between Chinese and Jordanian nursing professionals. Faculty members, clinical mentors, and trainees exchanged perspectives on nursing education, workforce development, patient-centered care, and the evolving role of nurses in improving healthcare quality across different healthcare systems.
At the closing ceremony, participants received certificates of completion and reflected on the value of the experience.
"This workshop was exceptionally well organized and professionally delivered," said Assistant Professor Mohammad Rasmi Mohammad Alosta of Zarqa University. "We were impressed by FAHZU's standardized and systematic approach to international nursing education. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration in nursing education and clinical practice in the future."
The trainees expressed appreciation for the workshop's well-structured curriculum, the professional guidance provided by FAHZU nursing faculty, and the warm support they received throughout the program.
The HPB Nursing Workshop reflects FAHZU's continued commitment to sharing expertise through international education and professional exchange. As the hospital expands its global partnerships under the framework of the China–Arab States Public Health Science and Technology Cooperation Center, initiatives like this provide a platform for cultivating nursing talent, promoting mutual learning, and advancing high-quality healthcare across borders.
